NC0020966_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (3)

Hood, Donna
From:
Sent: Friday, August 1 2012 : AM
To: James davis@mindspring corn
Cc: Hood, Donna, Mcpherson, Fran
Subject: NC0020966 has been rescinded
Importance:
Weaver, Charles
High
alr , Davis:
Division staff has conl"zrrned that the subjec
ya ° request, NPDES Permit NC0020966 is d
anger required, Ther ore, in accordancwith
ive immediately,
It rrr tire. future your ornp n wishes to discharge w ast t ater to the t; t 's ur° ace water, you rnu�.
apply for and receive e a new NPDES permit, Discharge of wastewater without valid N.PJ)PS permit
subject the respons hle party to a civil penal( of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have guestiorrs bout this atter, sirrpl reply to this rn.esage,
Charles H. Weaver
NPDES Unit

JuL 2() 20,12 9:36AM
OF INNOVATION
July 5, 2012
TO: NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Subject Rescind of Permit NO.NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Sir/Madam,
RECEIVED
JUL 1 3 2012
CENTRAL FILES
DWO/BOG
On behalf of the Town of Spencer Mountain we wish to have the aforementioned
NPDES Permit be rescinded_ All activities ceased at this facility on June 11, 2012.
There are no residenti commercial, or institutional sewer connections are left in, the
Town's limits. We have operat this plant under a ul permit since May 1,
2012. Since the issuance of the pump permit activities to seal the collection system
have been undertaken. These activities include sealing of sewer lines and filling and
collapsing man -holes.
We believe the plant and septic collection tank will be cleaned and ready for
demolition the week of July 16, 2012. This action will be put off until contacted
by our local DENR office in Mooresville.
A monthly DMR w
pemiariently rescindei.
If any further iuforn
or email at james.,davi c\
I \Co- 0 C
You,
L. Davis
nmental Manage
hair Yams, LLC
Town of Spencer Moor
Pharr Yarns, LLC • 100 Main Street • PO Box 1939 • McAderMtle No
en:nit is
704-823-2310
• Phone [phone],3551

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality grm
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins `tn
Governor Director
April 6, 2009
The Honorable Janice Abernathy, Mayor
Town of Spencer Mountain
P.O, Box 128,
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
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DWQ-SurfaceiNair
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWI
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Abernathy:
In accordance with the application for discharge permit received on November 5, 2007, the
Division is forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or
as subsequently amended).
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has completed the major modification for the
addition of an effluent page with a lower flow of 6000 GPD and monitoring frequencies.
The final permit authorizes the Town of Spencer Mountain to discharge municipal
wastewater from the Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant to the South Fork Catawba
River, a class WS-V water in the Catawba River Basin. The permit includes discharge
limitations/or monitoring for flow, BOD5, ammonia nitrogen, total suspended solids, total
residual chlorine, and fecal coliform.
The following procedure has been recently implemented by DWQ: Total residual chlorine
(TRC) compliance level changed to 50 ug/I. Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received EPA
approval to allow a 50 ug/lTRC compliance level. This change is due to analytical difficulties
with TRC measurements. Facilities will still be required to report actual results on their
monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR) submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC
values below 50 ug/1 will be treated as zero. A footnote regarding this change has been added to
the effluent limitations page in the draft permit.
1617 Mail Service Cenler, Rateigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Caroilna 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www newaterquality.org
An Equal Qpporloolty Alltrmaqve Actin Employer
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The following modifications included in the February 1 Oth draft are also in the final
permit:
The inclusion of the following treatment components, a. 15,000 gallon septic tank and
tablet dechlorinator, on the supplement to permit cover sheet.
The addition of effluent page A. (1) for the permitted flow of 0.006 MGD. Effluent
limitations. for .BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, fecal colifot in and total residual chlorine
are included. Please note the measurement frequencies and sample types for all
constituents. Monitoring for total nitrogen and total phosphorus is not required at this
lower flow.
The addition of footnote 1 on effluent page A. (1), regarding when the lower permitted flow
would change to 0.050 MGD.
On effluent page A. (2). for 0.050 MGD, the measurement :frequency for total residual
chlorine has been changed to 2/week and the frequency for temperature has been
changed to weekly. These modifications were made based on North Carolina regulation
'15A NCAC 2B .050.8 (d) for Class II domestic wastewater facilities.
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 a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may require
modification 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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jacquelyn Nowell
at telephone number [phone],
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
DEH/ Mooresville Regional Office
NPDES File

Permit NC0020966
DEPARTME
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
T OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER i. NDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGEE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North. Carolina General Statute 143-215..1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental. Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a
y
ocated at the
Spencer Mountain WW'TP
NCSR 2003
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin in.
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II,111 and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2009.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall. expire at midnight on January 3.I, 2010.
Signed this day April 6, 2.009.
. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Cornrrtission

Permit NC0020966
SUPPLEN
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
re coked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued perm it hearing this number is no longer
ctive. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms. and provisions included herein.
The To
of SpencerMountaini hereby auauthorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.05 IVIGD activated -sludge wastewater treatment fa h
can be operated in either conventional or contact -stabilization modes) with the ng
components:
Influent pumps
Bar screen
Contact tank
Settling tank
15.000 gallon septic tank
Aerated sludge holding tank
Chlorinator with chlorine eontact tank
Tablet dech l rinator:
Flow measuring device
This facility is located on NCSR ')0 t (Main trey
Mountain, Gaston County:
at
h
SpencerMountain t v'TP, Spencer
Discharge from said treatmenaprks at the location specified on the a attached map into the South
Fork Catawba River, classified WS svaaters in the Catawba River Basin.,

Town of Spencer Mountain
Spencer Mountain WWTP
County: Gaston Stream Class: WS-V
Receiving Stream South Fork Catawba River Sub -Basin: 030836
Latitude: 35" L8°25" Grid/Quad: FI4SE
Longitude: 80' 06' 35" River Basin. Catawba
NPDES Permit No. NC0020966

Permit NC0020966
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until discharge discharges
above 0.006 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Perrnittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERIwSTICS
MITS
Monthly Weekly
Average, Average
Flo
T.C1tl6 MGD
Daily
mlaxitnut
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
teauret
Frectuen
Sample Type Sample
Lotion
ntaneous tnttuent o
Effluent
B©D, 5-day ('2tl'C)
OE0 sn L 45.0 rng/'L
er
afb
ntluent and
Effluent
otat Suspended S al .ds1
H3asN
fl mw'L 45e0
Grab Influent and
Effluent
2/Month
Grab Effluent
Fecal C
mean)
0/l(?0rni 4
k
Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorin
ek
Grab Effluent.
emperat if re
Grab Effluent
e
ab
Effluent
Footnotes:
I. When the most recent 12 months tow average is 95% of permitted flow (0.0057 MGD), permittee
shall send written request to DWQ to operate under the 0.05 MGD permit effluent page.
The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent values (85% removal).
The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 pg/1 to be
in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all
values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these
values fall below 50 Ag/l.
4, The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
THERE SHALL I3E NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

Permit NC0020966
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT
During the period beginning when facility discharges above 0.006 MGD and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20"C)
Total Suspended Sohds1
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliforrn (geometric
mean)
Total Residual
Temperature ("C)
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO1t-TKN)
Total Phosphorus
LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location
0.05 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or
Effluent
30.0 mg/t 45.0 mg/
30.0 mg/L 45.0 mc,f/L
200 / 100 400 / 100 ml
pH'
Weekly Composite tntluent and
Effluent
Weekly
Composite
1-nfluent and
Effluent
onth Composite Effluent
Weekly
Grab Effluent
28 pgiL 2/Week Grab Effluent
Weekly Grab Effluent
Quarterly Composite Effluent
Quarterly Composite Effluent
Weekly
Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent values (85% removal).
2. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 Agflto be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values
reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall
below 50 itg/i.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FTLOATNG SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definition.
%' Ionth
pies are collected twice peer month with at le
c
we en, sampling events.
days.
c°ncled, 3.3 USC 1231, et. seq.
Tl e a,ritl tnetia: txaeaata of all "dal
conform, the geometric mean of such claschar
Arithmetic Mean
The saxraanaa.tiran of the individual values
Bypass
The known diversion of ast,e streatxas frcorra eta l crticota o f a t
is rant a designed or established or operating iiode for the Cacili
Calendar Day
'Ile period from nndaaight of ores des taaatil rnidraight of the n.e: t day. 14
consecutive 24-hour pc that reaasouaably represents the caletadaar clay tram lac use( s artsplui .
c.
ter
ugh December.
sate
such a manner as to restal
gnate the most. appro.
axnples, etc.) can a
e obtained. h
with the tit
expected.
arposes of this peen
, April through June, July through September, and
a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or eoa l irting grab
t ire. a ta:ataal saaaa ple re°presetatativc a)f tl e wastewater disch<argc d
case b rear basis. aaaaples may he cullecte
following aatc t:hods:
ample collected over a 24-hour period
a series of t raab samples collected ar
charge and combined proportic
a constant tulle
st 113i1 in] to
,triple period. The
iquots necessary, the time
ually or automatically.
proportional to tle rate of flow.
equal time intervals over a 24 hour
red at the time of individual sample
hour pert
preset number
1e determined by use of a flow recorder and
le ceallecticoaa tl ec1 at no greater than 1/24 of the
s of egd over a 4-hour period at
Use of this method regtaires prior approval y tlae Director. This method
only be used in sitmations where effluent flow rates vary less than '5 percent. The following
s also apply:
-ffluent grab samples shall be of equal size and o
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r Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < :24 hours shall. collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minuteipart during any 24-hour period.
Pertnittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least- eVerV X liours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
sittnples shall be collected at least event six hours; there miltit be i minimum of fruit samples during a 24-
hour sampling peritid.
C01.1611(101.1ti flow. mettsurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Hliow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent nines when there may be no flow or for infreiluent nianitentince
activities on the flow device,
Daily Disc.harge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar du cir .ativ 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "dailv discharge" is. calculated as
the total mass of the polliThillt discharged over die da 1 he "daily discharge" concentration comprises 17 he mean
concentration for a 24-liciur stinipruig period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic Mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 (1 122.2)
Daily Maxitnum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters, NOTE: Pertnit tees inay not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance v,Tith permit limits.] f tr toxicants. See the relevant
Federal. effluent guidelinels1 for the approprii" ire calculation in al.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherykise specified 111 the
permit. The Division expects. that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where hi ilidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven clays of the week
rcu any permit ptutameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Pagets),
:DNX/i(2 or "the Division"
Fhe .Division of \\later Quality, Departnient of Environment and 'Natural Resources,
FIAIC
'1"he North Carolina Environmenta NI:antigenic rimision.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment tit a permitted .factility, or the cessation of all activities that re re coverage
under the NPDES, Completion of facilir- closure will allow this permit to be rescinded,
Geometric Nlean
Fhe Nth nail- of the product of the individual Values where N = the number of individual values, For pucruisesof
calculating the geomenic mean, values of 4'0" (or "< [detection levell") shall be cc insidered
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 nil collected over a period >f time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples, can be
collected manually. Grab siimples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for ins(ream
samples).
11;12m:dons Substance
Atn- substance deigntned under 40 CH
'art
11 . suan .0 Sect t (lean Water Act.
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Instantanetrus flow measurement
A measure of floW taken at the time: of sampling, when both the sat le and flow be representative of the total
discharge_
Monthly .1.verage icentration 1iinij
The arithmetic mean of all"daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month,.In
coliform the geometric .mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the 1)ivision of Water (:)nalitv.
v Averale .'"cc - • )
The. average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter,
e case of fecal
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the .treatment ,facilities which causes them ro becorne inoperable,
or substantial and, permanent loss, of natural resources which can. reasonably be expected to occur in die absence of a
bypass, Severe property damage excludes econ.omic loss caused by delays produ.ction.
Pcillutant:
Any pcillutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(l) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
ikti incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and tent porary noncompliance with.
permit effluent limitations and/or nionitoti.ng requirements, An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack cif preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly .Aver.age (concentration limit)
"fhe arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions.
1, 'Duty to (..,otriply
1 he Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit, Any permit iv:incompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water A.ct and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application 140 CFR 122,411,
a, The Perm:thee shall comply Ni,ith effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
(dean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established .under
section 405(11) of the Clean Water A.ct 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
40.2, or any requir' ement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(11)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act., is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25„000 per day for each viiilation. [40 CI R 122.41 (a)
(2)1
"Hie Clean Water Act provides that any person who nOgently violates sections 301, 302, 30(i, 307, ,308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
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section 402 of the Act, or any IT ijuirelnctlt imposed M. a pretreatment program approved under sect -toil
402(a)(3) or 402(4)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not in( re than 1 Nr ear, or both. ln the case of a second tir subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be SUbjeci to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per dav of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 yeius, or both, [40 (PR 122A1 (a) (2)1
d, iNny person who knowill,O, violates such sections, or such conditions or hniitatioris is subject to crihninal
penalties of S5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for nor more than 3 years, Or both. In
the case f a ectmil or Subseq oettu comiction for it knowing violation, a person shall be sublect to criminal
penalties of not more than S100,000 per day of ViOlation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 vears„ or both
[40 CFR 122..41 (a) (2)1
e, Any person who knowingly violittes section 301, 302, '303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 the Act, or anv permit
condition or limitation implementing 311S' 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 inaminent danger of death or serious
bodily injurv, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine („if not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. ha 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 mote than
30 years, or Ittith..An organizatittn, as defined in. section 309(c)(3)(13)(iii) of the CW.A., 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 S2,000,000 for second tar subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122,41 (a)
tinder state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to ',let in accordance with the terins„ ceinclitions, or reqtalH'eniert Is 01 a permit, [North
Carolina General Statutes c.143-21.5,6Aj
g„ Any perstin !nay aSSessecl an a dnaitliS tratiVC penalty 1),,, the .ulinlnitratur fur violating section 301,, 31)2,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this tct, or atav pet M C011aitil(n1 or limitation impleinenting any of such
sed1L(}ii 10 a permit issued under section 402 of this Ach .,:kilministrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per Vitidtation, with the maximum amount of am Gass I penalty assessed not to exceed.
S25,000, Penalties for ( Li-. 11 violattans are not to exceed $10,000 per day kir each day during which the
vitilation continues, with the maximum amount of :any Class :II penalty not to exceed $125,1„/00„ [40 (IT.
I22,4 I (a) (3)1
2. 1)01) to Mitigate
'Fhe Permitter shall take 01 reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with it retkSOnable likelihood (if adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 td)j,
.3.(i 11 and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" Tart IF C. 4), "1...„Jpsets" (Part II. C, i and "Pc)wer
Failures" Tart IL C, 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or pen.alties 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 [tuspended,
4. and fIazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permitshall be construed to preclude the :Uistitution of any legal ticnon or relieve the Permittee
froin 3.11Y- responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permitter is or may be subject to under NCC.l'S 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1.321.„ Furthermore, the Permirtee is responsible for
consequential damage., such ias fish kills, even though the responsib„ilitv for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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.0upon request, copies of records radar
Duty to Reappl}
If the I'ertnittee wishes to commit an AC uvit regtihated by this permit
Permitter tnust apply- for and olnt'atn a uew lac rniit ( ) CFR 122 41. (It)].
f Permit
4 he 11erinittee e ntit authorized to discharge
authoriz<iticata tc.o ciiseharge beyond the expiration chits, the Pernutt
ncy authorized to is tit e perrnzts no later
.Any Pernuttee that
have a permit after t
the Permittee to enfo:rccrnen
Requirements
1?
:t dures as p
cautie eXists tor mot
The Permittee shall
(40 (SR 122,41 (14
ffshore l iltrsi
circumstances, and the
expiration date of th
order to receive
uch inftarrrtzation,
ed renewal at least 180 days prior to expir.ttion, or ata. 1?ertrut'
al at least 180 days prior to exlaira
14:3-215X and 33 USC 1251 et. tied.
tivhiclt the
tiutotnatic
and
• date.
:s ttc?t
subject
eports, or in.formatiott sul)uutt&d to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be sigtae'd and certitic
41 (L)i
All per applications, shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a col:Ilc,ratiin: la ,t respoan,ible corporate officer, For the propose of this Sectic
corporate officer means: (t) a president, secretary, treawitre.r tar 'vice. president of .the corporaticyn
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who pertorins similar police or decistor
making functions for the 1 rpor
operating facilities, provided, the tn,ina
operation of the reg-ulated ftcihny inclu
Investment: recommendatiaus, and i
term. e nvu~on.n'aen'ta1 compliance with e
naizal er of ou.e or more manufacturing, prc,oduction, or
ized to make management decisions which govern. the
licit o't. unphcit dune of making major capital
ag
can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and at cura
petn'ut application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures
Ft.tr a partnership or stIle props°ietrsir hip. by a general partner or the }arolaalettar resp
a paltry, State, Federal, oxrs other public agency: by either a print.
40 C`:.FR. 122.2
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b, „All reports requir' ed by the permit ,and other 'information requested by the Permit issuing, Authority shall be
signed by a person described in panigraph a, above or by a dull, 'authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if
1, ".1' he authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The .;Authorization specitie,l either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regtilated facility tit: activity, such as the position of plant manager, (Teta tor of a well or
well field, superintendent, a positicm of equivalent responsibility, or an individual i„ir position having
iwetall responsibility for envm„mmental matters for the company. (1.A duly alidlUdZed representatiVe MA V
thus 1t either a named individual or any individual occupying a named positi( 4n.); and
3. Th, written authorization is submitted to the 'Permit Issuing zAuthoritv [40 C 1 R 122.22,1
c, Changes to authcnization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because ;I. different individual or pcisititin has responsibilirir for the twerall (,)peration of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements (..if paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Dtiaxtor
prior to or together with am reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative 140 CFR 122,221
cl, C,ertification. (Ane person signing of document under paragniplis a. or b, of this section sfiall makt-. the
following certification [40 CFR 122,221:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief true, accurate, and complete, 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 ,'.1.nd reissued, or terminated for cause. "f he tiling of it request by the
Pertninee for .a permit modification, revocation and rcissuance, or rermirration, or a notification Of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any perinit condition 140 CFR 122.41 (01..
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or 'rennin:anon
'rho issuance of this pertnit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority ItOrri reopening and modifying the
perrnit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or temiinatiTig the pennit as allowed h the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title. 40, ("faide. of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Tide 15,A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter .211 .0100; and North Carolina General. Statute 14,3-215.1 et. al.
14, (-Nnnual ...\,dmirnsterine. and Compliance Monitoring Fee Reviirements
The Permittec must pay the annual .tilininistcrng 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 I5A NC,AC 211,01.05 chi (2)
may cause this Division to initiate ACNOn t() reVOke the pennit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance ofPollutionCoutrols
1, Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wilier pollution control treatment system operator in responsible .charge (OR( ) of the water pollution
control treatment system, Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classificatkm assigned to the water pollturion ccmtrol treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee MUST. ;1,41.SO employ one or more certified Back-up ()RCS WhO 1)(1.).tiSetiti a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up OR( must possess as grade equal to ((>r no incite thim one grade less than) the grade
of the system [I' NCAC 8G.0201.1,
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The ORC of each Class I facility must(
Visit the facility at least xveeldv
Comply with i11other conditions of I.5A NC.A 8(3.02)4.
The (. )11C of etich Class II, Ili and. IV facility .must:
Visit the facilitY at least five days per week, excluding h.olidays
Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
Comply with all other ccmdition.s of 15.A NCIAC 86.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall sill:min a letter to the C.ertification Commission designating the
operator in reS'ponsible charge
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater 1 eu g introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
Receiving notification of a change in thcclassification 1asifiaiion of the system requiring; the designation of a
new ORC and back-up OitC.
A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORG
. Proper Operation and 'Alaintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessiiry to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Perrnittee shall at all nines properly operate and Maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control and related appurtenances) which are installed or used be, the Permittee to
.achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and ma.linenance also includes .adequate
laborateiry controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Peimit tee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary 'facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with. the ccinditions of the
permit [40 C.FR. 122.41 (e)1,
3, Need to Halt or Reduce not a 1.)efense
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 140 CFR 122.41
4. lls11ig4J1ertucnt Facilities
t. Bypass not exceeding limitations 140 (FR 12.2.41 (ni) f2)1
The Permittee may allow any bipass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, hut
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 1.40 CFR. 122.41 (m) (3)1
(I) (\nticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypa.ss, 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 '.Pertnittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated hipass as required in Part
II. E. 6.. (24-hour notice).
.Prohibition o f Rivas
(1) Bypass uu the treattnent facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing .Authority may take enforcetnent
action ;Igaitist a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(.A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss (if life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no 'feasible ithernatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes Cr r maintenance during normal period of equipment downtime. This
condition is not Sati$fied if adequate backup equipment should have 'been installed in the exercise cif
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass 'which occurred during normal peric.ids
equipment downtime or preventive m2intenance; and
(( ) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph 1..). cif this section.
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(2) 1) from the collecti(it SrStem i pr(thibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enliatcement
action against ;r1 Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide cxillection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) 'file Permit Issuing Authority mayapprove an inticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Is„suing Authority determines that it will meet the three COIlditiOrTS listed above in Patagriph e„
(1) of this section,
5. Upsets
a, E1Tcct ot an upupset [40 CFR.„122.41 (n) (2.3 Anupset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance .with such technology based permit effluent linntations if the requirements of
paragraph 1.), of this condition are met. No determintition made during achninistrative review (if claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and hef(ite an action for noncom.phance, is final ;,-tdministranve aCtiOn
subject to judicial review.
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b, Conditit.ms necessary for a demonstration of upset; Permittee whci 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 tune being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part IL 1 6, (b) cif" this permit,
(4) The Pernntree complied..with an remedialmeasures required under Part JI B 2, cif this permit.
Burden of proof [40 (,;FR 122,41. (n) OA; 'fhe Pormittee seeking to establish. the °cot tren.ce of an.
upset has the burden of proof in .a1:1V enfOrCellient
ed Sultstances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, tar other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control (if wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCCIS14.13-215.1 and in a manner such as to )revelit 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 >1 ewage slu(4.,(e„ Upon prcimulgation of
40 CFR Part .503, any. permit- issued by. the Permit Issuing Authority for the atilization„/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and .tri(id„ified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503, The
Permit tee 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 .petinit is not m.odifted to incorporate the
recluirement. 'f he Per -mince shall notify the Permit Issuing "1.utliority of an V :signi fi cant change in its sludge use
or disposal prtictices,
7: Power 'Failures
Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate .sateguards (as required by 15A N( AC,„ 211.0124 —
Rcliahultrm to prevent the discharge of untreated or imidequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by metatIS of alternate power sources, sta.ndliv generators Or retention of inadequately treated effluent.,
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative S mphri,g
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 le.ss than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over th.e entire period the sample represents„ All samples shall he taken at the
monitiiring points specified in this permit and, unless. otherw'LSC specified, before the effluent joins ot is diluted
by any other .wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122,41 (1)].
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g results rtlattutted during the
m nthly Discharge
l irectc>r. ttetstirtarkecl no later tl
API
and used
devices shall be intalle
cccpted capal
dc' aatiitn tc,f
"low measurement d
to ensure that the .accuracy of tl
month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported (Ai a
"urm (MR 1, L1, 2, 3) or alternative forms app
h followit
is due on the Last dat° of the month folioseuag the iss
day: of the :month f6l1n init the commencement
The Director ;shall .approve theflow inc
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of this p
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calibrated and nasittt
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hods consi tei-at 'vith acr-elated scientific l ttactice;s s
aeasarri.:rnents of the volume of niottitcrred di.ecl
that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
shall be capable of measuring flows with a
angc of expected. discharge
er year and, tnarnt'ained
calib
analysis caf pollutants shall co
:lid Air Quality Ili°purti
304(i), 3;3 11;C 1:314, of the Federal Water Pollution
of sludge trse or disposal, approved under 40 (°_.I R 136,.
er test procedures havi:4 been spec ifizd its this perniit [40 (.:'1 R
g period
is - of
rt- pump logs, or
I'tt meet the intent of the tnonito:
detection and reporting level., that are
,rted dt>t n to the minimum detection or
them the most sen
be used.
Penalties
The Clean Water .act proviiic
monitoring device aar method require
a fine of not more than $10,000 per viola -tit
Iry both, If a conviction. of a person is
paragraph, punishment is a fit
than 4 years, o.t: both [40 („T,FR. 122.411,
requ.tt
;epa'trtt
of achieving n°uniniutn detectiitta a.
(i, Records ,Retention
1 \ceps f xr re -curds a f taaonitcariaag itafaarrnat:ion requires
use and disposal act tt iti ° , vl ich .sh tll be ri #aitred for .t period atf at least five years
CFwR 503), the Perrnntee shallmonitoring cluding:
all calibration and ma
all original strip chart recor
o the
permtt•
ischarg
pied capahil.itl„- t_tf tltat
cation prior to ins
hour meters as lic°ciiiecl in Part I
tat this requirement,
ct bass .m Wiled), and 4i
less otherwise specified in 40 Cl°R 503, unless
all rest procedures must produce tnuum
:ocedure.. 1
v pert
ction and repo level
e
-proved rrtethods ears
tclttarge aecictiretnents
a roved method Witte
)ers with, or knowing', renc
permit ,hall, upott conviction
nnient for not more than two years per violation, or
cd after a last c:o::omictiatn of sticlt tterson under this
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; copies of all reports required by this permit
copies of a11 data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be inaintained for a period of at least 3 rears from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application, This periiid may be extended by request of the Director at any nine [40 CFR
122A11.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant (I) the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information 140 CIR 122,411:
The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who perfcirined the sampling or measurements;
cThe date(s) analyses \vete performed;
d.'!he individualts) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. '.[he results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and liaitry
The Permittee shall allow the Director., ru an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
S a representative of the Director), upon die presentation of credentials and other documents as Maylie required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, („ir where
records must be kept under the crinditicins of this 'permit.;
b„ Have 'access to and copy, at reasonable dines, records that nuiLre kept under the cam s of this
permit;
c. Inpect at reasonable timeur tacihnes, equipment (including monitoring and collard equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d, Sample or monitor at reastinable ii„tnes, for the putposes of assuring permit crimplianee or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water ..„:\e't, ,111V substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR .122.41 (i)1.
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
(V1,1 discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit, 11.1'he discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permi t more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute it violation of. the permit.
Planned Chaitges)
'1111he Permittee shall give notice to the Director 15 soon as possible Of any planned physical aireratitins or
additions to the permitted fitcdity 140 CFR, 122,41 (Ft Notice is required only when:
a„ The alteration or addit t: to1 permitied faciliry '. a- mett nnc of the criteria ,for new sonic (f,S at 40 CFR
122,29 (b): or
b. The alteratirm (it addition ct„ould significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged, This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations inthe permit,. nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (1,0 (1),
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change itt th.e PermitteeS. sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteraticin, addition cif 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 pennit application process or not reported pursuant to an apprcived. land application plan.
3, Anticipated N niiconlplLrncc
'11(he Permittee shall give advanc.e notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result innoncompliance with the permit 140 ( FR 122.41 (1) (2)1.
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4. Trans fers
This permit is not transferable to am person except tiller notice to the Director. The Director tray require
modification or revocation and reissuance of die permit to document the change of ownership; ,."\ny such action
may Manporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water „Act 140 (,FR 1,22.41 (1) (3)1,
Alonitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at .the inteiNals specified elsewhere in this pernut [40 (TR 122.41 (1)
Monitoring results must be reported on a Dischargct Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge LISC or disposal practices.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant inure frequently than required by this permit, Ole results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting. of the data submitted on the I3NIR.,
6,, Twenty-four Hour Reportngi
a, The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regicinal Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment, Any informaticin shall be provided. orally within 24
hours from the time the Pennittee became aware of the en' cumstances„ ,A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the 'Perna:ince becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain A description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
includingexact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has nut been corrected., the anticipated time ttis
expected, to contnmet and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reciccurrence of the
noncctmpliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. 'The Director 1111A7 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 tun also be reported t- thc Division's Emergency Respone
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
Other Noncompliance
flit Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E, 5 and 6, of this permit tit
the time :monitoring reports are submitted, '[he reports .shall contain the information listed in Part II—E. 6, of
this permit [40 C. 122.41 (1)
8. Other Information
\Xihere the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit :tiny relevant facts in a pernut .ipplication, 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 1.22.41 (I) (8.)1,
'). .Noncomplianee Notification
The Pertnittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the 'appropriate regicinal office of the
Division AS soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next worldrig day folloWing the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of ,iny f the following,:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the dischargc of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantit or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazard(JS substance through the facility: or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. AtIV process unit :failure, due ti 4 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 fticility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall all the a written report within 5 days folloto.sing first
knowledge ofthe occurrence.
10. ailability of Reports
Except for data determined I be confidentitil. under NCGS 143-215,3 (a)(2)ot Secticm. 3(.18 of the Federal .Act, ,33
I...3SC 1.318, all rept trts prepared in itccordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection t the offices
of the Division. As required by the _Act-, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such. report may- result 111 the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in.
NCGS 14.3-215,1 (h)(2) or tit Section fi109 of the .Federal Act.,
Penalties fOr Falsification of Reports
The Clean \Water ;\ ct provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,. representation, or
certification in any record Or Other document submitted or required to Ix initintained under this permit, including
monitriring reports or reports of compliance or ili„mcompliance li til, upon conviction, he punished by a fine
not more than S25,000 per Viola lion, or by imprisonment for not inure than two years per violation, or by lititth
140 CFR I22.11j.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permit tees who own cir (-Iterate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall p1 n ide an annual
report- to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Pennittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, its 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 rear, depending upon
which annual perird i used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall nor continence con!ructic of wastewater treatment facilities, ricir add to the plant' treatment
ctipacity, nor change the treatment pnicess(es) utilized tit the treatment plant unless the .Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct OT( ) permit.. Issuance of an ilit(will ncit (went until Final Plans. and Specification.s for
the proposed constructicm have been. submitted by the- Permittee and approvedby the Divisicm.
Section_B„ Groundwa x Monitoring
The Permittee shill. upon written notice from the Director, conduct gritundwater monitoring its may be req . red 1>„
determine the conipliarwe of this NTDES permittedfacility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Chang -es in Disc:haws of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall nt„ttify the Permit Issuing- .Authoriry as soon as itknows or has reastin to believe (40 (iER.122.42):
it. 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 not limited hi the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notifi.cation levels";
(I) One hundred micrograms per liter (10(1 itg/1„);
(2) Two hundred microgra.ms per liter (200 ug,,/.1„) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per "liter ,300 ug/1,) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitrophenolt :And one milligram per liter
ing/11) for antirnony;
(3) Five Mlles the maximum concentration value reported f> n. that pollutant '1 the permit application
b. That .any activity has occurred or \\till occur which. would result in any dis( harge,. on a nonsroinine or
ifrequent basis, of a ti.)xic pollutant which is not limited 'in the permit, if that .discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 jig/L)t
(2) One rink* ram per liter (1 nig/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 lir the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action Withill 60 darn of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure 'Requirements
Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
ccrvered by this permit. 'The Division may reqinre specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State, This pertnit cannot he rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility,
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPALFACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWO
INA POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the 'following:
1. .Any new introduction of pollutants into the Pt„YIAX-7 from an indh:ect discharger Which would be subject to
section 301 o.r 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
.Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that P( )! \\ at th.e 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„
Se 'on B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users,
Effluent Innitations are listed in Part 1 of this permt. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industrie,s using the municipal system mar he present in the 'Permittee's discharge. A.t such time as
sufficient iiiformation. becomesavailable to establish limitations for suchpollutants, this permit may be
revised 'to specify effluent limitatii'ins 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 fiillowing wastes in he waste
treatment system;
a. Pollutants which create 11 fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not Innited
wastestreams with a closed iaup 'fiashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 4)) CFR 26121.;
h. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, hut in no case Discharges
with pl--1 lower than 5,0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants .itHi amounts which will cause obstniction to the .flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pcillutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a ry
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POIAV resulting to Interference, but in
no case heat in. such quantities that the temperature at the POIAX7 Treatment Plant exceeds .40°(
(104°F) unless the .Division, upon request of the 14...)TW, approves alternate temperature
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1. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in atnounts that will
cause interference or .pass through;
Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POIAV in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health :Ind safety problems;
„kin trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POIAV,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part 1 f this permit., it may be. necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirementsenenc 1E the 1ederal Pretreatment Standards (40 ( Part 403) to
ensure complu'ince be the Perniinee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such iictions by the Pertnittee
mat be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system,
4, 'fhe Permittee hall require in industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
.Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the „Act. Privir to accepting
wastewiiter front any significant industrial user, the "Permittee shall either develrip 'and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for tipproval per 15A NCAC; 214 .0907(0 or inodifV an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15.,3 N( AC 211 .0907(b),
his permit shall he ttxxlified. or alternatively', revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modifi., an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a ct,impliance schedule fiat the development of a PC IAX7
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402di)(8) of the (dean Water :Act and implementing
regulations Or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment pruvram, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 40203)(8) of the Clean 'Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, N(irth Carolina General Statute 143-2.15.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15.,'‘ NCAC., 211
11900, .and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the 'Pretreatment Program Submittal arc 'an enforceable part of this permit.
'The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment pntgram in accordance with Sectkni 402(1))(8) of the Clean
Water .i\ct, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CF.R. Part <103, the State -Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NC:X(7, 211 ,0900, and the lega1. tit:tali:nines, policies, procedures, and financial provisions (1..4mtried in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
hut is ncit limited to the implementation of the f011tywing conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use. (-)rdinance (St_TO:
fhe Permittee shall maintain adequate legal audit. s ty to it plement its approved pretreatment pr)gratfl.
tid us trial Waste Survey (TWS)
The Permittee shall update its Indusnial Waste Survey (TW'S) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at leiist once every five years,
„3. 'Monitoring Plan
The Per:mince shall nn.plement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facilitv specific
data to be used in a was tew:ner treatment plant .Headworks :(11WA) for tile development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on. the 1.-)MR.s. (as required
Part 11, Section 1), and Section
4, Headworks Analysis Q 1\V...N) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division tipproval. of 'a Headwork's Analysis (NAVA) at least once every five
Years, and AS required. by the. Division. Within. 180 days of u he effective d.ate of this permit (or any
subsequent permit mtidification) the Perirnttee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local linnts (i.e., an updated FIAVA or documentatkin of why tune is not needed) [40
(.214R 122,441, The Permittee shall develop,. in iiccordance with 40 CFR. 403„5(c) and 13A NCAC 211 .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in. 40 C.FR 403.5(a) and (1)) and 1.5A NCz‘C 2FI
.0909.
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ccordtartce, ith NCGS I43 1S 1, tl e Pernv:ttee shall issue to all significant industrial users permits 1"rtr
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the. Pernuttee.'s treatment writ Ilne,e. permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting; requirements, appropriate standarI 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 4?Wocation Table (Al) which summarizes the results
of the lleadworks Analysis (ITW°A) and the limits from.all Industrial User. Pretreatment Permits (IUP):
Permitted 1UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the Puny as
determined by the 1IW.A.
6. Authortx*tier to Construct (AtC)
The Pernrinet: shall ensure that an Authornxation to Construct permit, ( tC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or mod tication of any pretreatment facility'. I rior to the issuance t j
an :AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment: process trust lie valtaated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limiitatiins.
PO'' V Inspection & Monitoring of their, SIUs
The Perrnittce shall conduct inspection, surveillance,. and monitoring activities as described in its Divisic
approved pretreatment program in order to deterniirae independent of information supplied lay industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Perrnittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
h. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from: janttaary 1 through June 30 and once during the
period froth July 1 through .December 31, except 'for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar. year;
SI11 Self .Monitoring :and Repotting
'The Pernnittee shall require ill indu,ttiral users to comply wi h the applicable mo
recluirernents outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the inch
or in 1.5A N;C:A.0 21-I .0908.
and reporting
9, Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Pcrnurtee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for v chat ors of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean 'Water Act (4() CFR 405 et. seq,), prohibitive
discharge standards as sex forth M. 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A. NCAC 2II .0909, and specific: local imitations.
all enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcernent Response Plan (ERP) a:pprovcd by the
Division,
lretreatrne tart AtanuAl ._Reports (PAR)
shallreport to the Division in accordance with 15 N. NCAC 2F-1 ,0908. In lieu of submitting
Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2I1 .0904 (b) may he
with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
tttnent implementation issaaehs
other active pretreat" rnent progranns, the Perrnittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment
ual Report (PAR) descxilaitag its pretreatment a :ttvatie. over he. previous twelve months to the
at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1 617 Mail Seavice Center
Raleigh, NC 276994617
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NPDES pernnnit Standard Con
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Pretreatment Program Summary .(PPS)
A pretreatment program sunnrnary� (PPS) o
Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNGR)'
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to co
c forms approved by the Divis a
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SIU). These analytical results must be .reported on 'I
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IrrTo: Western NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Alter -Mon: Torn .Belnick
SOC PRIORITY7 PROJECT: No
Date: August 28„ 2009
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMEND., ONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0020966
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and address: Spencer Mountain WWTP
Post Office Box 128
McAdenville, NC 28101
Date of investigation: August 27, 2009
Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Enironmenta1 Engineer 11
4. Person contacted and telephone number: James Davis, ORC, (704) -2310
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Lowell -Spencer Mountain Road (SR 2201) and Main
Street (SR 2200) in the Town ofSpencer 'Mountain, travel west on Main Street --: 0.1
mile. `The WWTP site is on the left side of Main Street (100 Main Street is the physical
address of the WWTP).
6. Discharge point(s) : Latitude' 35° 1825
Longitude: 80° 06' 35"
LSGS Quad No.: Fl4SE
7 Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a, Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030836
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downs ream uses: The receiving
stream is z 75 feet wide and 2 4 feet deep at the point of discharge (the channel
is split into two sections at the discharge point), There is a dam located on the
receiving stream. a few hundred feet upstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND 'TREATMENT WORKS
a, Actual treatment capacity 0.050 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Current permitted capacity: 0.006 and 0.050 MGD

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d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a septic tank with influent pumps, three aeration tanks
(diffused), a clarifier, tablet chlorination with chlorine contact tank, an aerated
sludge holding tank„ dechlorination, and a flow measuring device,
e.'Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no additional WWT facilities
proposed at this time.
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Toxic impacts are not expected,
however, chlorine is added to the waste stream.
2. Treatment plant classification: Class fl (no change from previous rating).
3. Compliance Background: Late DMRs and spotty compliance have plagued this facility in
recent years.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1 Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at is time,
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The existing WW1 P serving the Town of Spencer Mountain is in an advanced stage of
degradation. The steel walls of the various tanks are deteriorating and the overall integrity ofthe
structure is of major concern. According to the ORC, the owner of the 'WWTP does not plan to
spend any more, money on refurbishing the plant, and is contemplating closing the plant down in.
the near niture (likely during the term of the new permit). At the present time, there are only six
residences connected to the WWTP as well as a small country store and a small church: influent
flows averageless than 0.002 MOD, and as a result, the ORC has had a difficult time in
maintaining a quality biomass that will maintain a good food -to -bug ratio: There are no current
wastewater disposal options available to the 'Town such as connecting to another collection.
system or ground absorption disposal given the topography and the area's soil characteristics.
It is recommended that the permit be reissued as requested.
of Report -parer
it Regional Surierisor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 10, 2009
JAMES I, DAVIS
ORC
TOWN OF SPENCER 14IOUNT"AIN
PO BOX 128
MCADENVIL.LE NC 28101
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application.
NPDES Permit NO9020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
Dear t. Davis:
The NPDES Unit acknowleds receipt of the permit renewal application. for the above facility on August
5, 2009; however, on initial review it was noted that the required Sludge Management Plan was not included in the
submitted paperwork. Please submit to this unit a Sludge Management Plan. For your convenience, we can accept
a faxed copy at [phone] or you can mail it attention to me at the mail service center address listed below.
Upon receipt, a member of the NPDES Unit will further review your application and will contact you if additional
information is required.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject e t, please contact Tom Belnkk
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Direr S
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection.
NPDES Unit
t2 @7 fat Service Center, Rateigh, North Carniin a 22 9
Location: 512 N. SaUshery St Raleigh, North Caro' a 2
Phone; 919-807-63 31 FAX [phone] Customer
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IIlir NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publlcly Owned Treatment Works. (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MOD with no pretreatment program.
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
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61-1
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
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above 0
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
3. Operator Information:
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DEMR - WATER OUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
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
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
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4. Population served: c_Q L.)
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5. Do ye
receive
o 0 Yes (if you have an approved pre-treatment program, must complete Form 2A)
industrial waste?
NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment progran2.
6. Type collection system
IIE"§eparate (sanitary sewer only) Ei Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
7. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points
Outfall Identification number(s) 00
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? 111 Yes
8.
of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the
ct location of each outfall):
9. Frequency of Discharge: gr-Continuous El Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
10. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
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11. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow
MGD
Annual Average daily flow <-6E-) 3 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow - MGD (for the previous 3 years)
12. Is this facility located on
Yes
untry?
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POW!) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MOD with no pretreatment program.
13. Effluent Dsta
Prouide an average of the last 12 months of data for the parameters
Eliochernical Oxygen Demand
Fecal Coliform
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (April 1 - October 31)
Temperature (November 1 - March
pH
14. List all peu1ts coustruction approvals and/or applications:
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
Permit Number
15. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Type
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
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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.
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.)
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Secticn : ;Surr rnar of f rode"nc/ ornrnerrts (Attach additfcnat she of narrative and checklists as €re
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Section a' Summary. of Finding/Comments (Attach additi
RECORD KEEPING PROGRAM cent'd:
nal sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary')
The facility failed to achieve the 85''/i> removal efficiency for BOD during two months (Februrary 08 and
March 08) and for TSS during five months (April 08, May 08, July 08, August 08; and September 08).
The organization of the facility's records has been improved; however, the review of the facility's
self -monitoring data revealed the following discrepancies:
- the ""5" value was not transcribed with the BOD value on 2/21/08,
- the monthly average effluent fecal coliform value was not calculated/reported properly (0 colonies/100
mils.) for February 08 and May 08.
- no influent times were reported on the DMR on 5/15/08 and 8/28/08.
- no effluent BOD, TSS, fecal coliform were reported for the week of 7/20/O8 - 7/26/08*.
- no influent BOD and TSS were reported for the week of 7/20/08 - 7/26/08*.
- no effluent TRC was reported on 7/24/08* and 7/25/08.
- effluent values (temperature and TRC) were reported with no flow being discharged/reported.
- no flow was reported on the DMR on 8/31 /08*.
- the August 08 DMR was not signed by the permittee*.
- no effluent TRC was reported on 9/8/08*.
- no chain of custody forms could be found for the effluent TRC analyses on 9/29/08 and 9/30/08.
Note: * denotes the discrepancy was verified as a transcription error and an amended DMR will be
resubmitted.
The facility's self -monitoring program still needs improvement. The permittee and ORC must ensure all
permit -required documentation is being maintained at all times. In addition; the ORC must ensure all "<"
values are properly calculated to determine the monthly average values.
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r Permit.. NCOC209b6
Inspection Date: 12`18,„20G8
Permit
Owner - Facility: Spencer Mountain VWVTP
Inspection Type: Cornnplian'e Evaivation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permlttee submitted a new applicatscn?
is the facility as described ir1 the permit?
# Are there any special condrt,ons for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
is the inspector granted all areas for inspection?
Comment: The facility's description in the permit does not include the 15,000 gallon
septic tank and tablet dechlorination system. In addition, the "3 aeration tanks' should
be removed from the facility description. The Town has submitted a request to the
Division (by letter dated 12/9/08) for a permit modification regarding tiered flow limits
and the changing of the sample type from composite to grab.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and mar as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 year
Are analytical results cons' :tent with data reported on DPvIRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sarnpl'ing
Name of individual perfo
g
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete. do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DV)10..?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MOD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?'
is the ORC visitation log available and current"'
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility cfassrf'l« ation`?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade Iess or greater than the facili y classification?
is a copy of the current NPDFS permit available on site?
(Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Permit: NC0020966 Owner - Facility: Spencer Mountain VVWTP
Inspection Date: 121812008
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Kee_ping
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period February 08 through September 08:
Daily maximum effluent total residual chlorine (TRC) limit violations were reported in
February 08 (3-total), March 08 (1-total), May 08 (1-total), June 08 (1-total), August 08
(7-total), and September 08 (6-total). Weekly average effluent BOD violations were
reported in February 08 (1-total), March 08 (1-total), and May 08 (1-total), Weekly
average effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in March 08 (1-total) and August
08 (2-total). A weekly average effluent total suspended solids (TSS) violation was
reported in May 08. A monthly average effluent BOD violation was reported for
February 08. These limit violations are separately addressed by the issuances of either
an NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment. See "Summary" Section for additional
comments,
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Ceislus)?
Incubator (Fecal Conform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0 2 degrees?
!ncubator (BOD) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius 1.0 degrees?
Comment: Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (Certification #329) has been
contracted to perform the influent and effluent analyses, The ORC performs the effluent
temperature analyses under laboratory certification #5278.
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proport nal?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at lese than or equal' to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
!s sampling performed according to the permit?
Comment: The influent was not being sampled at the time of the inspection. The
facility is currently performing time -based composite samples due to the extremely low
influent flows, The Town has requested a permit modification to change the sample
type from composite to grab.
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Permit: NCOO2OY56
Inspection Date: 12/18/2008
Effluent Sampling
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage kept at less to 6_0 degrees
Is the facility' sampling performed as required by the permit ifrepuency sari ling type representativ
Comment: The effluent was not being sampled at the time of the inspection.
Operations & Maintenance
fs the plant generally dean with acceptable housekeeping?
Owner - Facility; spencer Mountain
Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation,
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Des the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Sctids, pH. DO, Sludge I
Judge, and ether that are applicable"?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and maintained. The ORC
and staff should increase the frequency of the process control testing (DO, settleability
tests, pH, etc.).
Septic Tank.
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and rdisual alarm opera'tional'?
Is septic tank, pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps. or syphons operating properly?
Are high and Jcw water alarms operating properly?
Comment:
Pump Station -Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass Imes or structures?
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operatlonal2
Is audible and visual alarm available and loperatienal?
Comment: One of the two influent pumps was not operational; however the pump had
been reparied/replaced and would be reinstalled within the near future.
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operahun
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Ins ecti an Date: 12/1 .,+' :308 inspection Type; Comphan Evs&u0tion
Aeration Basins
Are the diffusers operatlona
Is ttre foam the proper color €cr the treatn"rent process'
Does the foam cover less than '° of the: bas)rr's curt ce'
the DO level acceptable'
Is the DO level acceptable'n(1.tf t ." rrag, l)
Comment,
Secondaryt rrifle
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids sib oentro
,re weirs level?
Is the site. tree of weir bloa:te"
is the site free of evidence of shorter' rcurtwt g'
is scrum removaladequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sfudge"
s the strive unit operational
is the return rate ameptable turbulence '
Is the overflow 4ear of excessive soI dsipin ftoo
Is the sludge blanket level acceptdbien (pproxirna
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet ohlonnators op ratioraai'"
Are the tablets the proper shze and type9
Number of tubes In users'
he level of chorine re
dual acceptable
crrcrafar clan
ewrall depth)
Is the contact chamber froze of growth, or sludge buffdrrp"?
Is there etflorine residual en to de -chlorination`
Comment:
Flow MeasuremenMeasurement - Effluent
ow meter used for reporting?
Ns flown meter calibrated annually?
Yes No NA NE
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Inspection Date; ? ?.'t k" 0 ti Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluattcn
Flow Measurement = Effluent
Is the =taw meter operational?
(If its are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated by B,W. Allen
Co. on 9/25/08,
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving
If effluent (diffuser pipes ar
of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
d
are they operating properly?
Comment: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection, The receiving
stream (South Fork Catawba River) did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Aerobic Digester
us the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Os the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment: The facility has not hauled any sludge in 2008 due to the extremely Iow
influent flows, Any removed sludge would be taken to the Pharr Yarns Industrial VVVVTP
digester for further treatment. The digested sludge at this facility is dewatered and
taken to an approved landfill for final disposal.
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Michael F ik #jcrIiI
William G. Ross Jr., S .'retary
'North Carolina Departntem of Environment and Natural 'Resources
Alan W. Klimek,. P. E.. Director
Drvision of Water Quality,
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 26, 2005
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
P.O. Box 128
Spencer, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit No, NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear M„r, Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0020966 was issued on January 14, 2005
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Pelinit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon
commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you
have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form
(MVO Form MR -I). plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be
required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is
imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
revocation of your permit.
()Hid
rim izilg
NtDENR
N C. Division or Water Quality, IMomesville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] C.IllSlOTTler Service
1-877-623-6748

The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of
wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged,
expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such
violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of
the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special. Order by Consent (SOC) may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance..
As a final note, an NPDESfive-year Permit is normally issued for a period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permits Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. Lf you, as
the Perrnittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We Took forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,.
D. Rex. Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
A:INPDE,SLTR.WQ

Michael. F.. rite , Governor
State of North Carolina
rn G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
nt and Natural Resources
tan W. Klimek, P,E., Director
Division of Water Qualify
14, 2005
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
P.O. Box 128
Spencer Mountain, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUAN '.E
Permit Number NC002.0966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final 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).
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 fled with the
Office of Administrative hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714), Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. 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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Crawford of my staff at [phone], extension 538.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of Water Quality
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Permit NC0020966
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT'
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215..1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Spencer Mountain WWTP
NCSR 2003
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Part
and TV hereof.
This permit shall became effective February1., 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2010.
Signed this day January 14, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan W. Klimek, PE., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Perrrrit ( )fl(
All previous *DES Penults issu d to this fac hty. whether for
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit beari
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from
penult conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The "own o Spencer
unta rr i hereby au h
Continue to operate an existing 0,05 MGDactivated-sludge w to
an be operated in either conventional or contact -stabilization mode
components:
Influent pu ps
e Bar screen
Contact tank
♦ Settling t
3 aeration tanks
Aerated sludge holding tank
▪ Chlorinator with chlorine contact tarp
Flow measuring device
This facility is located on NCSR 2003 (Main Street) it Spencer
W1 P in Gaston County,
discharge are hereby
umber is no loner
lity arises under the
zed to:
fountain a
he Spencer Mountain
1. Discharge from said treatment °corks at the location specified on the attached snap into the Bout
Fork Catawba River, classified \ T - °` waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Town of Spencer Mountain
Spencer Mountain WWTP
County Gaslon Stream Claw WS-V
Receiving, Stream; South l'ork Catawba Rivcr StAb4lasint 030836
Latitude: 35' IS' 25(;rid/Quatit FI4SE.
no' u4: SO° Oh' 35"
Facility
Location
not 0kale
NPDES Permit No. NC0020966

Perrni
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATII NS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning February 1, 2005 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge from outfall OW, Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Perniittee as
specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
Total Suspended Solids'
N11.3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric
mean)
Total Residual Chlorine2
Temperature (°C)
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
To
Phosphorus
MGD
45.0 mg/L,
30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L
200/100mi' 400/100rnl
Continuous
Recording
tuent ar
Effluent.
Weekly .Con osite Influent and
Effluent
Weekly Composite Influent and
Effluent
Weekly Grab Effluent
Daily Grab
Daily
Effluent
Grab Effluent
Quarterd'y Composite Effluent
Quarterly Composite ^; Effluent
Weekly
Grab Effluent
Footnotes.
1. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended. Residue concentrations shall riot exceed
15% of the respective influent values (85% removal).
2. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect August 1, 2006,
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF .FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIT ALE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOLJNS,

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STAND
Section A. Definitions
ionth
Samples are collected twice per
as"4'eek
<amples are c(
PART II
D CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PE
days between sampli
;eek on three separate calendar di
Act or "theAct"
The Federal Water Pollution Control. Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amen
~annual °'fix"er are
The a,rithrts tic mean of •all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured du:
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mot-
ile summation of the deal values divided by the number of in.
Bypass
The known
is neat a desia`rned c
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one
consecutive 24-hour period. tlt;tt r
ndar (.)uarter
of the following d.istit
c ber through December.
Composite Sample
A. sample collected over a
manner as to result in
may des i mate the n
tween grab samples
Composite samples may be obtai
(1) Continuous; a single, con
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a se,
period of discharge and combined pre
collection, or
ct periods: Janua:
\'aria.ble titne/'constant volume:
nidnigght of the ne
esents the calendar
ITS
the calendar year. In the
ues.
pease;
may he used for sampling.
through March, April through June,.
sampling or con
the wastewater discharge
method (specific number and s
basis. Samples inav be co
methods:
:ted over a 24-hour
ampler collected at equa
nal to the .rate of flow measured at
series
ase of fecal
ction system., which
gh September, and
iples of at least lfl(7 tnl itt
sample period. The
necessart, the time
llyr car autc.•rnatically.
the rate of flow.
intervals over a 24 hour
the time of individual saml:tle
mples of equall volume collected over a 24 hour period
intervals between
mined
v
pointtlicF How measurement betweentlsample tit terti intervals lsli 11 beset number detert fined ofgallons
usetto f�aa int; thec sampling
and
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 treannent systcrn, or
(4) Constant tune/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period rat
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) dvc. influent grab samples 'hall 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 hciurs to the detention time of the
system in number of days. Floxi,Tever, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less. than four dining a 24-hour sampling period..
Contitmous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs vitbuut tnterruptun 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 dar 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 inean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during e calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
perrrnt. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
dismptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit pararneter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
'The Division of Water Quality, Department of Envir' onment and Natural Resources,
EMC
The North Carolina E vironmental :Management Conunission.
Facility Closure
'The cessation of Ivastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the :NPDE.'S. 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 "< Idetection lever) shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least .10( nil collected over a period .of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must he representative of the discharge or the receiving stream, for instream
s an iples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the (lean Water ,Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time cif sampling, when both he sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge,
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Minubly ,:\verage i centrationitrnit
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharg,es" of a pollutant measured during
coLiform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing .Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
-The average o -all samples taken over a cacalendar
e leinlar n
da
nth'„nthe case of fecal
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which CAUSCS theln 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.
'Fo„,;ie Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Sectiet
r Clean
'ate
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Perrnittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with.
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An 'upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly deigned treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation,
Wei4dy Average (concentration Ittnit)
Th.e anthmetic rn.ean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
Ditty 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 122.41j.
a. Tlic Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water ,A.ct for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge useor 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 vet been
modified to incorporate the requirement,
b. The Clean Water Act pnivides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 31,8 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such seeticins 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 subiect to a civil penalty not to exceed S25,000 per day for each violation, [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who nesii,genlly 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 cninnial 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 pet day of
violation, or Ivi imprisonment of not more than 2 .rears, cu. both. [40 CFR 122,4] (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowittiyy violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5„000 to $50„000 per day (..-)1 violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for Ji k.nowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal.
penalties of 001 TU01& hail S 100,000 pe.r day of violation, or Unprisonment 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 pertnit 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
/wire than 1.5 rears, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both, An organization, as .defined in. section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CAVA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the inuninent danger provision, he subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,00(1 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 (...leneral Statutes .§ :143-215.6A]
A.ny person mar be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator fur 'violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any perrnit 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 810,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of am Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day fur each day during which the
vicilation continues, with the maximum amount of amClass II penalty. not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
to
I'he Pernintee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize 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
[4(1 CFR 122.41 (d)J.
3. Civil and Criminal liability
Except a provided in permi1 conditions on "13),,passing" (Part II, C. 4), "Upsets" (Part I.I. C. 5 and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to .relieve the Permittee froin
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
tish las, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and I -hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this perrnit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which th.e 'Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et se, or Section 311 of the Federal ,:.Xct, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills,. even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property RigHus
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 Minty to private property or any invasion of personal fights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122,41 ()1„
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This perirnt does not authorize or .approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters,
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SeVerabitily
The provisions of this :permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of am 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 1NCGS 1.50B-231,
8, Duty to Provide Information
The Permitter shall furnish to the Permit Issuing .AuthoritY, within a reasonable tirne, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifyin.:;, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority uprin request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (11)].
9. Dutylo Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue :Ail activity regulated fry this permit after the e\plratlon. date of this permit, the
Pertnittee must apply .for and obtain it new permit [40 CFR 1.22,41 (b)1.
10. Expiration. i.,)1 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 inform.ation„ forms, and
fees as are required bv the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date,
A.111y Permittee that has not requested renewal at least.180 days prior to expiration., or an:A., 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 'LISC. 1251. et. seq.
11 Sinatory Requirements
All applications, :reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.4-1 (114
a, AD permit applications shall be signed as follows::
(1) For a iration: 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 iiiisiness function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (1)) the manager of one or more manufacturing, priiduction, 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 envircirtmental compliancewith environ.mental 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 tt.) 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: bv either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122,221.
b. All reports required by the permit and other Mformation requested by tine Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed be 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;
The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibiliri.' for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as tile 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
thusbe either a named individual or any individual occupying a mulled position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing ..Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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Changes to authorization: If an authorization. under paragraph (b) of -this section is. no longer accurate
beca.use a different individual or position ha.s responsibility fair the overall operatic:in 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 1.22.221
(1. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b, of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, The information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Pei -mince for a permit .modificat.ion, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated nonccimplianee does not stay any permit condition 140 CFR 122.41 (.01.
..Modifica Rev . t and Reissuatice Ten- aiatiin
.c issuance of this permit does notprolnbit the permit issuing authority. from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed b' the laws, rules., and regulations
contained in Tide 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 12.3; Title 1.5.A of the North Carolina.
Administrative Code, Subchapter 211 .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 1.43-215.1 et. al.
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The .Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division.. Failure to pa' the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 1.5A NCAC 211,0105 (b) (4)
ma.y cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit,
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified (.)perator
Upon classifi.cation 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-
classific.ation assigned to the -water pollution control treatment system In' the Certification. Commission. The
Pertnittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system.. Back-up CRCs !must possess a grade equal to r tto more than one grade less than) th.e grade
of the system I15A SC„;.0201j.
The ORC of each Class 1 facility must:
Visit the facility at least week+,
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The. ORC of each Class II, 111 and IV facility must:
Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
Properly manage and document daily operation .and maintenance of tl.
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G:0204,
°rice the facility is classified, the Permittec shall subrnn a letter to the Certification Commission dksnnat111g the
(operator in responsible charge:
a. Widun 60 calendar days prior to waste -water 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
new ORC and back-up ORC
A vacancy in the position of IIRC or back-up ORC,
requiring the designation of a
Proper Operation and Nlaiiitenance
*The Pertnittee shall at ali nines provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times. properly operate and tnaintainall facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenance's) which are installed or used lir the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the condition, of this permit. 'Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. 'Phis 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 122.44 (e)1.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permi.ttee in an enforcement action that it wiiuld 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)1
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 h. and c. of this section.
b.
c.
Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)1
(1) .Anticipated. bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
Unanticipated bypass., The Permittee shall submit n of an unanticipated. bypass as required in Part
IL E., (j. (24-hour n)tice).
Prohibition of lh
Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority' may take enforcement
action against a Permitter for bypass, unless:
(A) 13‘,NSS 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 auxiliantreatment 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 Pernuttee submitted notices as requUed under Paragraph h. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Pertnit 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,
(1)
(3)
The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated Inpa.ss, at -ter considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c,
(I) 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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b. Ccinditions necessary for a derntnistration of 'upset: A Pennittee 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 Pertnittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the tune being properly operated; and
(3) The Permitter submitted notice of the upset as reqinred in" Part IL E. 6, (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof 140 CFR 122.41 (n) (4) The Perrnittee seeking to establish the uccurrence f an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding,
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants reintived m the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent a.nv pollutant
from. such ti-iitterials front entering waters of the State or navigable 'waters of the United States, The Permittee
shall ctimplv with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon pronlulgatiot] 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 ric)tifv the Permit Issuing .A.uthority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7, Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as. required by 15.A NC\C 2171.0124 —
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 inadequatelytreated effluent,
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1, 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 ioins 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 2kuthority 140 Cl R 122,41 (j)1,
2, Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be stunmarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (I)MR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved b the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the .month following the issuance of the permit or in .the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge, Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall he submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flowl\leasureinents
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 capabilin- of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measurnig flows with a
maximum deviation of less than '10'4) from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Row measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements .ts consistent with the accepted, capability of that type of device.
The Director shill approve the flow measurement device and monitoring liication prior to installation.
Once -through condenser coiiling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour: meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer'spump curves shall not be subiect to this requirement.
4, Test Procedures,
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the E.MC regulations ublished pursuant to
N( .GS 143-215.63 et, seq.),. the Water and Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1.314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control .A.ct fits .Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 1.36, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures, have been specified in this pennit [40 ClR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the .most sensitive method with the kiwest 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, au
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon con.viction„ be punished. by
a fine of not more than $1.0,000 per violation, or in imprisonment fOr not .rwire than two years per violation, or
by both, If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a .first conviction of such person. under this
paragraph, punishment is. a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required in this permit related ti-.) the. Permittce's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years - longer as required by 40
CFR 5(13), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
all calibration and maintenance records
• all <Anginal strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
▪ copies of all reports required by this permit
• copies (if all data used to complete the application for this permit
'These records or copies shall be maintained for 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 time140 CFR
122.411.
Recording Results
For each measurement or saniple taken pursuant to the rtqiiitetiicnts nl thth petti111, the Permitter shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and tune of sa.mpling or measurements
h. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The clate(s) analyses -were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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f. 'The results of such analyses.
8, Inspection and Entry
'I' he Permittee shall allow .the Director, or an authorized representative (including °an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Dfrector), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as mat- be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Pennittee's premises 'where at 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 tinaes, any' records that must be kept under the conditions of this
perrniti
Inspect at reasonable time.s .facilities, equipment (including trionitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or .monitor at reasonable time, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized 'by the Clean Water Act,. am substances. or parameters at any location [40 CPR 122.41 (i)).
Section E Reporting Requirements
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 pertnit
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Plant ed Chat ,tcs
The Permitter shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible. of any planned physical altcrauons or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (I)]. Nonce 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
12.2.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged.. 71' his notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or .change may jutifV 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 .pkin,
3. i _;°.n ted Noncompliance
The Pcrmittee 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 pertain [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)1.
4. Transfer'
This permit is not transferable to 1-1111' person except after notice .to the Director. The Director may require
mcidification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership, Am such action.
may incorporate (Tither requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5, Monitorm' Reports
lonitoring results shall he reported at the intervals. specified elsewhere in this pertnit 140 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)1,
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Repeal (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 pciautant 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 DNIR.,
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Twent-y-four Hour Reportiug
a. The Permittee shall _report to the Director or the appropriate Regional („I)ffice 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 stibmission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the 'Permit -tee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not. been corrected, the anticipated. time it is
expected to continue; ;And steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent -reoccurrence of the
:noncompliance [40 CFR 122,41 (1) (6)1.
h. 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],
Other Noncompliance
The Perminee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part IL E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted, The reports shall contain the information listed in Part 11. I. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 12.2.41 (I) (7)j.
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 (11'R 122,41 (1) (8)1.
9. Noncompliance iN otifica'
'f he Perminee 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 eir on the next working dav followitq.it; 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
circums tances.
lj..Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical Of electrical failures of pumps, aerators,compressors, etc.,
c. Any failure of a putnping 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\vrlttefl Ieport within 5 days -following first
knowledge of the occurrence_
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215,3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality_ As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCG5 143-215..1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties forFalsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, Of
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 shalt upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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[40 CFR. 122411.
12, ..-kniial 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 Pennittee (NC,GS 143-21.5,1C).
The report shall s:umtnarize 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 ur water quality.
'file report shall be provided no later than sixty days. after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
whichannual 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 plantls treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
thorization to Cc:instruct (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 of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
:monitoring, as inay he required to deter:runic the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards. .
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Pennittee shall .notify the Permit :Issuing Authority :as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 ('FR: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 n4.)t limited in the pernut, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "ncttification levels":
(I) One hundred micrograms per liter MO ng/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 itg/L) for acrokin and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 ug/11.,) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-inethii-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one tnilligrarn per liter
mg/L) ,for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the pernut .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 exceedthe
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 itg/I..);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antim)ny;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in th.e 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 facilin- 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 font) and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternativesand a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division,
Section E. Facility Closure Regnirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days ptior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
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adverse 11' llpaCtS 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 MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned. Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWS must provide 'idequate no ice to the Director of the following:
Am new introduction of pollutants into the PCYLW from an indirect discharger winch would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of C\\ A. if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and.
Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
its influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
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. Mil icipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent :Limitations are listed in Part I of this perinit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittre's discharge—kt 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 suchother pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or .water quality standards;
Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introductionthe following wastes in the wastc
treatment s vs tem;
Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
was testreams 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 cause corrosive structural damage to the Ptlyrw, 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
resultingin interference;
d. Anv pollutant, including o,xygen demanding pollutants (130D, 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 POINV Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
04°.F) unless the Division, upon request of the P( )T\X", 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.„'kny trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed :in Part 1 of this permit:, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standard (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittec with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions In the Permittee
mav be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4; The Permittre shall require atn industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal 'Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Ac-t. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Pretreatment Pi t-.) gra tn for approval per 15A NCAC: 2/1 .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 211 .0907(1i5. ).
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 2ket and implementing
regulations. or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authonre 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 21-1.
.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,
he Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 40.2(b)(8) of the Clean
Water the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR. Part ,403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15.,A.
NCAC .0900, and the legal autluirities, 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:
Sc'ver t...Ise Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain .adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (AXIS) to include all users of thesewer collection
system at least once every -five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Nfonitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data tti be used in a wastewater treatment plant Fleadworks (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMR.s (as required
by Part 11, Section D„ and Section F.5.).
Headworks Analysis (HWA), and Local lints
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headwork.. Analysis (TWA) at least once every five
years, and 'as required by the Division Within 1.80 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 In -nits (ie., an updated FTWA or documentation. of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.4.2], The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A .NCAC 21-1 .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 40.3.5(a) and (b) and I5A NCAC 21-1
.0909.
5, Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (I.UP) & 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 pennits
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 (XI') which summarizes the results
of the Headworks _Analysis (FIWA) and the :limits from alt Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted 1UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed he treatment capacity of the POTAV as
determined by the HWA.
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The Pennine( shall eta ttre that an Autho
n to
industrial users for the construction or modifica,tiatn cal
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment :facility and treatment
comply with all Industrial User P'retreannent Permit (1UP) lino
ct permit (At() is issued tra all applicable
:atnrent facility, Prior to the issuance of
must be evaluated for its capacity to
Pta)T\V Inspectio & Motutori kgof their SPA
The Pernittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of infor nation supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Pertnittee 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 dutnng the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8, SILT Self l lcataitcati g sled Reporting
The Perrnittee shall require all industrial u.s
with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 1.5..E NCAC .? 14.0908,
9. Enfcarcerttent R�
Ia' ".RI'
The Periruttee shall enforce and obtaitn appropriate remedies for is lations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(a) .and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et, see.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CPR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 21I .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response. Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreat: r ttt ' tttttzal Rip<:at~tts (PAR),
The Permitter: shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A N C 21I .0908. In lieu of sulrtnitting
annual reports, Modified fied Pretreatment Programs developed under '15A NCAC 2F1..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 prca?rams, the Permittee hall submit t*vcta copies eaf a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretrc
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
t Unit
s shall be subtnitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
a.) Narrati
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all il?;rtiftcant Industrial
Users (SIUS) in'Sig ificant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Sutn)mai,, (PPS)
A pretreatment program sunam to (PPS) on specific forms approved b the Division;
c,) 'Significant Non-C n pliancc Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations can
specific forms approved by the Division;
d..) Industrial Data Summary form (IDSY)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the PO' I:'' ' and the Significant Industrial
User (SlU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data. Summary Fortes
(IIPSI) or other specific format approved by the Division;
Other Information
Copies of the P'OTWs allocation table, new or modified enforcemencompliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opitniun. of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
1'_ulnlic Nettce
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of *Mix Indns,trn 1 Users (SIUs) that were in Sig nificant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Per nittce'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.
Record Keeping
The 'Pernnittee shall .retain fcnr a inniinimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information includiing, general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittce shall maintain adequate funding and staffing; levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment progjram.
14, Ib'odificatiott to Pretreantnent 1
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including; but not lirnnited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Siggnificant 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 214 ,0907
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North Carolina Depa
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR
ent of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
February 10, 2009
The Honorable Janice Abernathy, Mayor
Town of Spencer Mountain
P.O. Box 128.
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Dear Mayor Abernathy:
nykift.)
"Jut
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has received your request for a major modification of the
above referenced facility. The request was for the addition of an effluent page with a lower flow
of 6000 GPD and modification of monitoring frequencies. The draft permit authorizes the Town
of Spencer Mountain to discharge municipal wastewater from the Spencer Mountain Wastewater
Treatment Plant to the South Fork Catawba River, a class WS-V water in the Catawba River
Basin. The draft permit includes discharge limitations/or monitoring for flow, BOD5, ammonia
nitrogen, total suspended solids, total residual chlorine, and fecal conform.
The following procedure has been recently implemented by DWQ: Total residual chlorine
(TRC) compliance level changed to 50 ug/1. Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received EPA
approval to allow a 50 ug/1 TRC compliance level. This change is due to analytical difficulties
with TRC measurements. Facilities will still be required to report actual results on their
monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR) submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC
values below 50 ug/1 will be treated as zero. A footnote regarding this change has been added to
the effluent limitations page in the draft permit.
The following modifications have been made to the draft permit:
The inclusion of the following treatment components, a 15,000 gallon septic tank and
tablet dechlorinator, on the supplement to permit cover sheet.
The addition of effluent page A. (1) for the permitted flow of 0.006 MGD. Effluent
limitations for BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, fecal coliform and total residual chlorine
are included. Please note the measurement frequencies and sample types for all
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constituents. Monitoring for total nitrogen and total phosphorus is not required at this
lower flow.
The addition of footnote 1 on effluent. page A. (1). regarding when the lower permitted flow
would change to 0.050 MGD.
On effluent page A. (2). for 0.050 MGD, the measurement frequency for total residual
chlorine has been changed to 2/week and the frequency for temperature has been
changed to weekly. These modifications were made based on North Carolina regulation
15A NCAC 2B .0508 (d) for Class II domestic wastewater facilities.
At this time, the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general circulation in.
Gaston County, inviting comments from you or your representative, the public and other
agencies on the draft permit. The notice should be published on or about February 17,
2009. Following a 30-day comment period, we will review all pertinent comments received
and take appropriate action on the permit issuance.
Please provide written comments on the draft permit no later than March 20, 2009. If you
have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at telephone number
[phone] or Jackie nowell Fnemail.net.
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DEH/ Mooresville Regional Office
NPDES File
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Permit. NC0020966
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North. Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal. Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
is hereby authorized to discharge
Town of Spencer Mountain
arac
y
cated at the
Spencer Mountain WWTP
NCSR 2003
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
lI, III and IV hereof,
This permit shall become effective XXXXXXXXXXXX.XXXX.
This pernnit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31., 2010.
Signed this day XXXXXXXXXXXX.XXXXXXXXX.
DRAFT
Coleen H. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLEME IT COVE SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether peration or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit hearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms and provisions included herein,
The Tow of Spen rMountain is hereby authorized .o:
Continue to operate an existing 0.05 MGDactivated-sludge wastewater treatment facility (which
can be operated in either conventional or contact -stabilization modes) with the foliowing
components:
Influent pumps
Bar screen
ontact tan
e Settling tank
15,000 gallon septic tank
Aerated sludge holding tank
Chlorinator with chlorine contact tang
Tablet dechlorinator
Flow measuring device
This facility is located on NCSR 003 t14 ain Street) at the Spencer !Mountain W TP, Spencer
Mountain, Gaston County.
Discharge from said treatment works at the Location specified on the attached r
Fork Catawba River, classified WS-V waters in the Catawba Ri •er Basin.
p into th
South

Town of Spencer Mountain
Spencer Mountain WWTP
County: Gaston Stream Class: WS-V
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River Sub-Basini 030836
Latitude: 35' 18' 25" Grid/Quad: F64SE
Longitude; 80' 06' 35"
Facility
Location
not to scale
NPDES Permit No. NC0020966

Permit NC0020966
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until discharge discharges
above 0.006 MGD, the Perrnittee is authorized to discharge from outfall. 001.. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Perrnittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (2 CI
Total Suspended Solids-2
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric
mean)
Total Residual Chlorine3
Temperature (T)
ptI4
l'ootnotes:
.en the most recent 12 months flow average is 95% of permitted flow (0.0057 MGD), pe-m-iittee
shall send written request to DWQ to operate under the 0.05 MGD permit effluent page.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The Division sh.a.11 consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 /10 to be
in compliance with the permit. However, the Perrnittee shall continue to record and submit all
values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these
valuesfall below 50 AWL.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Weekly
Average Average
0.006 MGD
30.0 mg/L 45.0 tng/L
30.0 m 45,0 mg/L
200 / 100 ml 400 / 100 rni
Daily
aximu
28 tig/L
easurement Sample Type Sample
Frequency Location
Weekly Instantaneous Influent or
Effluent
Weekly
Weekly
Grab Influent and
Effluent
Grab Influent and
Effluent
2/Month Grab
Weekly Grab
2/week
Grab
Weekiy Grab
y Grab
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

Permit NC0020966
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT
During the period beginning when facility discharges above 0.006 MOD and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall. 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C
Total Suspended Solids'
N113 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric
mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature (°C)
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
pH3
Monthly
Average
0:05 MGD
30.0
LIMITS
Weekly
Average
45,0 mg/1_,
30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L
200 / 100 ml 400 / 100 ml
Daily
Maximum
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
Continuous
Weekly
Weekly
/Month
Weekly
2/Week
' Weekly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Weekly
Sample
Type
Recording
Composi te
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
Composite
Sample
Location
Influent or
Effluent
Influent and
Effluent
Influent and.
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Composite Effluent
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent values (85% removal).
2. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 ggil to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values
reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall
below 50 ii.tg/L
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN 1RACL AMOUNTS,

DENR/DWQ
FACT SREET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOP NT
NPDES Permit NC0020966
Facility Information
.Applicant/Facility Nan
Applicant Addr
acility Addres
Permitted. F10
01 i,ate:
Town, of Spencer Mountain/ Spencer Mountain WWTP
P.0, Box 128; McAde, North Carolina 2
NCSR 2003; Spencer Mountain, North Carolina 28I39
0.050 MGD
Don
Facility/Perna Statu
Coun
Class 11 /Active;
Gaston
odifiation
neou
Receiving Stre
South Fork
Catawba Rtv
Reional ©fflce:
o sres
0
Stream. Classification.:
303(d) Listed?
Subbasin:
Drainage Area
V
No (2006 lis
03-08-36
621
Sumrp.er 7Q 1©
ntei 7CI10
5.5
0Q2
NA
Average Flow (cfs):
220
C (off
0.5
rid / USGS
Quad:
P
Date:
F14SE/Ru
South, NC
acqu
fordton
Nowel
kbruary 4, 2009
ude: 35' 18' 25" N Longitude: 80' 06' 35" W
BACKGROUND
The Spencer Mountain WWTP is a Class II facility with a current permitted flow of 0.050 MGD,
The plant serves seven homes, a store and a small church. The modification request is for a
lowered tiered flow of 6,000 GPD and the existing permitted flow of 50,000 GPD. The lower
flow tier will have a different type of flow measurement and influent/effluent samples can be
collected as grab, instead of composite. NPDES will also review the eadsting monitoring
frequencies for TRC and temperature and determine the appropriateness for this Class of
facility.
The last permit renewal was January 14, 2005, The pern t expires on January 31, 2010,
RECEIVING STREAM INFORMATION
gliis facility, discharges to South Fork Catawba River in sub basin 03-08-36 of the Catawba
River Basin. The South Fork Catawba River is classified WS-V waters at the point of discharge.
The discharge is located in the diversion below the Spencer Mountain Hydroelectric Project and
the 7Q10 at the discharge is 15,5 cfs, which is ,the leakage through the dam (per 9/20/1991
memo on the project).
The South Fork Catawba River is not listed on the NC 2006 Impaired Streams list. There has
been a toxicity review in the South Fork Catawba watershed because of metals exceedances
(primarily copper) in some of the tributaries. Additional monitoring and evaluation was to be
done.
PERMIT LIMITS
Existing limits for BOD5, TSS, NH3, fecal conform,. TRC, and pH will be recommended at both
flows, 0.006 MGD and 0.050 MGD, in this permit. No changes to these conventional
parameters. Effluent monitoring for temperature, TN and. TP monitoring will no longer be
required at 0.006 MGD. However. at. 0.050 MGD, quarterly monitoring for TN and IT. will
remain the same.
INSTREAM .MONITORING
Notrequired in this permit.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC002O9(6 Renewal
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit.
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: October 28. 2004
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0020966
MR0 No.: 04-73
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and address: Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP
Main Street
Spencer Mountain, NC 28101
Date of investigation: October 21...2004
Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
Person contacted and telephone number: Mike Church, Environmental Engineer.
[phone],
James Davis, (ORC), [phone]
Directions to site: From Interstate 1-85 take the Hwy 7 (Lowell/McAdenville) exit,
Travel northwest on Hwy 7 (McAdenville Road! Main Street) approximately 0.7
mile. Turn right (north) onto North Main Street. Travel approximately 3 miles on
North Main Street (Lowell —Spencer Mountain Road), At the end of Lowell
Spencer Mountain Road turn right onto Main Street, The WWTP is located
immediately on the left (north) side of the road adjacent to the Pharr Yam Plant.
6, Discharge point(s), List for all discharge .points: -
Latitude: 39' I :25"
Lonititude: 80' 06" 3$
Attach h US3S Map Extract and indicate treatment pizerit site and discharge point
on map. NA
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.

I8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP is located within
stheulhOOF-yekarcfloodbplairtRiv. eThr flooding.
edis no evidence or record of this portion of the
atawa
9. Location of nearest dwelling: There no dwellings within 350 feet of the facility.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork of Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-36
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The
receiving steam is approximately 40 feet wide and 2 feet deep. This portion
of the South Fork of the Catawba River is split into two channels with the
WWTP discharging into the lower (southern) portion.
PART 11- DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater: 0.050 MGD
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.050 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity):0.050
MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The
facility consists of an influent pump, three (3) aeration tanks, one clarifier,
an aerated sludge holding tank, a chlorine contact tank, and a flow
measuring device.
Description ofproposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible to)dc impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste
stream
h. Pretreatment program (POTWs only): Not needed..
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residual are hauled to the Pharr
YarrisiMeAdenville WWTP where they are combined with the McAdenville
wastewater. The residuals from the Pharr YarnlMcAdenville plant are belt -pressed
and hauled to the Gaston County Landfill. Residuals have not been removed from
the Spencer Mountain WWTP facility in two years.
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No. N/A
Residuals contractor: N/A
Telephone No. : N/A
b. Residuals stabilization:PSRP is achieved at the Pharr Yarn/Spencer
Mountain WWTP

r3age
ee
Landfill: Gaston County
Treatment plant classification: Class II
4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 01
MTU Code(s): 05007
PART HI - OTHER PERTINENT INFO Ri° 9ATION
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 a
Irnportant SOC/JOC or compliance schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: N/A
c. Subsurface: N/A
d.. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The perrnittee is applying for renewal of the permit to discharge w
recommended that the permit be renewed as requested.
The Spencer Mountain WWTP serves 10 homes, one church and a gas station. The
operator reported that the collection system is in very bad condition and that Pharr Yarn is
planning to take the plant off line in the future. There are approximately 20 manholes
associated with this system.
Signature of deport Prepares
Water Quaky Regioin 1 Supervisor
Date

Michael F, Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr,, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 3, 2004
Mike Church
Environmental Engineer
100 Main St,
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Pernut NC0020966
Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit received your perrnit renewal application on August 3, 2004. Charles Weaver of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. Mr. Weaver will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your
existing permit expires. The requirements in your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is
renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of th+e subject permit, please contact me at (919)
733-5ti83, extension 5.20.
cc CENTRAL. FILES
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPI)ES Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
t 617 Malt Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet h2o.enr,state.nc.us
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
AUG i
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center 1800 623-7748
e-malt: Carolyn,bryant nr nait.net
cf

July 26, 2004
s. Valery Stephens
NCDE
Division ofWater Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NBC 699-161
SPENCER MOlN' { ,N. C., 28052
To of Spencer Mountaro Tl
Renewal of DES Pe
. NC0020966
Gaston County; N
Dear Ms. Stephens:
The Town of Spencer Mountain requests the renewal . f the s,t permit with
expiration date of Janu t, 2005, please find attached the original and two pies of
this letter, the permit applications and the sludge management plan.
Thera have been no changes in the facility since the nem.ii was last
me at 04) 823-2310 Wally additional information is needed:
Mike Church
ee Mayor Divian Brooks
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To Clerk Jean Dillinger
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Please contact

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD (or similar privately owned discharges < 1MGD)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NCO() 20966
Please pit or type
Name of applicant/perrnittee Town of Spencer Mountain
Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Facility Name Town of Spencer Mtn . WWTP
B. Mailing address of applicant / perr lttee:
Address PO Box 128..
City McAdenvi.11e
County Gaston
State NC ZIP 28101
Telephone # [phone] Fax# [phone]
e-Mail address: mike . church@mindspring . corn
C. Physical Location of facility to be permitted:
Street address Ma in S tree t
City Spencer Mtn .
State NC
Telephone # [phone]
NCSR 2003
County Gaston.
Zip Code 28101
Fax# [phone]
Type of wastewater treatment:
El None Q Primary Q Intermediate Secondary Advanced
Design flow of facility 0 .050 MGD. Average monthly flow Q . 007 MGD
Percent BOD removal (actual):
0-29.9 © 30-64,9
Population served:
El 1-199
200-499
D 65-84.9
500-999 [ j 1,000-4,999
Q 85-94.9 0 95 or more
Number of separate discharge points:
ECj 1 © 2 El 3 © 4 or more (give number)
Description of wastewater volume discharged to receiving stream.
Discharge per
operating day
Average
Flow, MGD (million gallons per operating day)
Jan 2003- May 2004
.012 MGD
Maximurrr
.048 MGD
5,O00-9,999 1 i 10,000 or more
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
100%
100%
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Sludge frot
Septic
Tow n of Spencer ountain WWTP
Sludge Management Plan
PermNo. NC
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Gaston Conn
the Town of Spencer Mountain
Truckthe h. ,
F' aerobic digester i trsferred by
[C0 1 digester as needed.

April 27, 2006
Mr, Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
P.O. Box 128
Spencer Mountain, NC 281.01
jtL 1 asley, Governor
William 0, lios Jr, Secretary
North Carokna Depati vncra of En viro.runtan and Natuni K.esourees
..A1 W, Klimek, P.E. Director
- t*Iqroil of Water Qualoy
AND
RES'v% of:6, cL
MAY 0 1 2001;
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 020966A01
Town of Spencer Mountain
Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP
Dechlorination Facilities
Gaston County
Dear Mr, Church:
TION
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination .facilities was
received on .April 24, 2006, by the, Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction
of modifications, to the existing Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP, with, discharge of treated
wastewater into the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a tablet dechlorination system pursuant to the fast track application
received on April 24, 2006, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria
for Dechlorination Facilities,
This .Authorization to Construct is issued in aCCOFthinee with Part„111, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0020966 issued January 14, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0020966.
ln the event that the facilities failto performsatisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions,, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including .those, as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement. wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-' (99, shall he notified at
least fort y-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed .facilities so that an on site
flu ,
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An Equal OppontunitylAffirmatwe Action Employer -5O Recycled/10°/0 Post Consumer Paper
N(' 27.699- 6 '17 Phone [phone] .Crotomer
FAX [phone]i23417,48

Mr, Mike Church.
April 27, 2006
Page 2
inspection can be made, Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8M0 a.m. until 500 p,m, on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays,
Pursuant. to 15A NCAC 211 ,0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall he
submitted to the address provided on the form,
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification (ommission, the Permitter shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant. operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities,. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater tTeatment facilities by
the Certification Commission,
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and.
grade to comply with the conditions of "F 1 5A:8G,0202. The ORC of the facility must. 'visit each
Class 1 .facility at least weeklyand each Class 11, HI and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, mustdocument daily operation and
maintenance of the facility., and must comply with all other conditions of TI 5A:86.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall he maintained on file by the
Permittce for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit,
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the .project to he constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control A.ct, and, when applicable, the North.
Carolina Dam Safety Act, In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall he in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittce to an enforcement action by the Division of WaterQuality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute I 43-215,6A to 143-215,6C,
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittce from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may he imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.

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Town of Spencer Ntountain
A to C No, O2O%8O1
Issued April 27, 2006
Engineer's Certification
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodicall)/weekly/full hme)
the construction of the niodifications and improvements to the Town of Spencer Mountain
WW1 P located on NCSR 2(X)3 in Gaston County for the TONAM of Spencer Mountain, hereby
state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
following, construction:
Installation of a tablet deehlorination systein pursuant to the fast track application
received on April 24, 2t)06, and in conformity with the Minimum f)esign Criteria
for Dechlorinahon Facilities,
1 certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No
Date
Send to.
Constnietion Grants & 1 oan
DENR/DWQ
1.633/Mail Service Caner

Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Karr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August21, 2001
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
P,Oh Box 128
Spencer, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr, Church:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No, NC0020966 was issued on August 10, 2001.
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility, The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit, Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth, The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling.
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring, results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this,
Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive
the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I. have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form, It is imperative that
all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be required
for your facility. You will soon he receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative
that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of
your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s), The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc, Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
NctENFt
Jstorner Service
600 623-7748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]

Mr Mike Church
August 21, 2001
Page No_ 2
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities, Any changes in operation of wastewater
treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency,
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-2.15.E of the North Carolina General Statutes, A civil
penalty of up to S25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such violations,
If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you
should contact this Office immediately. .A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while
pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed, Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. ;Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit, This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Pernuttee, cease to need this Permit„ then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessarr
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Pennit. Please read the Permit. and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you
have any questions or need clarification, We look forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D, Rex Gleason, P.E.
later Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:dee

Michael F. Easley
Governor
Wither G:Ross, Jr., Secretaryl,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourcew.
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
August 1.0, 2001
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
P.O. Box 128
Spencer Mountain, North Carolina 28101
,AUG 2 0 200
WATERyr '0
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWI
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
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 facility is discharging excessive amounts of total residual chlorine. The average TRC concentration in
the effluent should be below 28 pg/L. This facility discharged an average of 197 p.g/L per month in 2000 and
187 jig/I, per month in the first quarter of 2001. Unless these concentrations are reduced, the Division may
include a chlorine limit in future permits.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714), Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511,
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
N. C. Dsion of Water Quality NPDES Unit
1617 Ma ii Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enrstate.nc.us
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WI,..SON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center. 1 800 623-7748

Permit NC0020966
STATE OF NORTH CAROL NA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance 'with the provisio.n. of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and rei.,rulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental 'Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Spencer Mountain WWTP
NCSR 2003
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance With effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, HI and IV hereof,
This permit shall become effective Septemberl, 2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire ar midnight onJanuary 3i, 2005.
Signed this day August 10, 2001.
ORIGINAL SGNED t3Y
SUSAN A. W LSON
Gregory j. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit C0020966
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Spencer Mountain is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.05 MGD activated -sludge wastewater treatment
facility (which can be operated in either conventional or contact -stabilization modes)
with the following components:
• Influent pumps
• Bar screen
.• Contact tank
• Settling tank
• .Reaeration tank
• _Aerated sludge holding tank
• Chlorinator with chlorine contact tank
• Flow measuring device
This facility is located on NCSR 2003 (Main Street) Spencer Mountain at the Spencer
Mountain WWTP in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the South Fork Catawba River, classified WS-V waters in the Catawba River Basin.

tulle: 35°18"28„ N C 9 ©2 ©9 6 6
3aude: B1'0617"
FI4SE Spencer Mountain 'NWT?
Stream Class: WS-V
Subbasin: 30836
Receiving Stream South Fork Catawba River
Facility
Location
SCALE t24000

Permit NC0020966'
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:
EFS-Li
CilAftACT1011S
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20T) 1
Total Suspended Solids1
NH3 as N
Fecal Colifor geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature (C)
onthy
erage;
0.05 MGD
30.,0 mgiL
30.0 mgfL
200 /100 ml
Weekly
Average-'"e:
45.0 mg/L
45.0
400 00 ml
Measurement
Frequency
Continuous
Weekly
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
Daily
Daily
filT(*)131NO RgctillftEftflg
Sample Type S4thpip. Location
Recording Influent or Effluent
Composite Influent and Effluent
Composite Influent and Effluent
Composite Effluent
Grab Eftiuerit
Grab Effluent
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
pH2
Quarterly
Quarterly
Weekly
Composite
Composite
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Footnotes:
The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent values (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
(continued)
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with
the following schedule:
2.
Permittee shall comply with Final Ef
specified below,
nt Lirnitations by the effective date of the permit unless
Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the exist'
facilities at optimum efficiency.
ng
3. No later than 14 calendar days 'following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the
permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by
identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall
include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial, actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next
schedule requirements.

PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS.
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. P- . The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
[)FM or "the Division" Means the. Division of Water Quality, L)eprtnient of Environment and Natural
Resources,
3. EMC
Used herein means the North a 'Environmental Management Commission,
4... Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control .Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
33 USC 1251, et. sec,
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and .measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by
adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number
of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b, The "weekly average discharge" i defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided
by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic
mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this SUM by
the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum
daily discharge," This limitation is identified as "Daily :Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily.
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmedc mean found by adding
the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal. coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled. and/or tneasured during such
month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is .the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation
is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit.

Part Il
Page 2 of 11
6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of ati daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values), The daily concentration value is equal
to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar clay, The average weekly count for fecal
coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit,
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is th.e concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day, if
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit.
d... The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured divided by the number of daily discharges. sampled and/or measured during such year
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples, is .the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow.
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
'bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified, as "Annual Average" under "Other 'Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygensample is taken over a calendar day, thesample is considered to he the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I. of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through
J une,July through September, and October through :December.
7. Other Measurements
a, Flow, (MGD): The flow Limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,averaged monthly. it is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month,
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the
sample and flow will he .representative of the total discharge.
c, A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually
without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually
except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the
flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a, Composite .Sa.mple.:. A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and
combined proportional to the rate of flow measuredat the time of individual sample collection, or

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a series of grab samples of equal volume: collected over a 24 hour period with the tinge intervals between
samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement
between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present
gallon intenval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
single continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than
once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples Shall be no greater than once per hour
except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases,
effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period which are
equal in nu.tnber of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days, 'However, in no case
may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of
samples less than four (4) during a 24-hour sampling period.
Grab Sample. Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples. must be representative of the discharge or the
receiving waters.
Calculation of Mans
Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of anv set of values is the summation of the individual values divided
by, the number of individual values..
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of tlae product of the individual
values where Nis equal to the number of individual values,. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog
of the arithmetic, mca.n of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (I).
Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times tts
respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
alendar_Day: A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day,
purposes of this permit, anv consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day
may be used for sampling.
Haza d at Stara e: A hazardous substance means anv substance de
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water• Act.
a
under 40 CFR Part 116
12. Toxic Pollutant: A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean
Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any pertntt noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for per
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
illation, revocation and reissuance,
a. The per•.rnittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit. has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.

Part II
Page 4 of 11
1. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition. is subject to a civil penalty.
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation, Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
'I year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to 550,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person
who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125„000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal ,Act 33 .U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. [Ref; North Carolina General Statutes § 1.43-2115.6A1
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class 11 violations are riot to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maxirtium amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to N.litig.ate.
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize 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
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
-Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part II, C-7),
nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 1.43-215.6. 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 shill he construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights.
The issuance of this permitdoes not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any irilur to private property or any invasion of 'personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical s
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
u es or
Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of anv.
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.

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n attc�n
to the l errnit .Issuing Authority, within a reason: hle time, any inforrzaation which th.e
uthority,• may request to determine whether cause gists for modifying, revoking aid reissuing, or
permit or to determine compliance with this permit_ The permitter shall also furnish to the
ring Authority* upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
Duty to Reapply
If t1�e permittee vvis
permittee must app
o continue an ;activrrity' rega
and obtain a crew perrni.t.
this permit aft
xpirat.ion date of this permit, the
xpiration ref f?t rnrit
I he pertnrttee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order, to receive automatic authorization
to discharge beyond the c: iration 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 18..0 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 l_1SC 1251 et. seq.
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pplications, reports, or information submitted to the permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified.
rmi.t applications shall be signed as follows:
a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
• officer means: (rr) a president, secretary, treasurer or vier president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or
operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or
delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking
elected official.
b, f\ll reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Per.Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly
authorized representative only if:
(1) 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.
c, Certificatirtn. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certiticauon.
",1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage th.e system,
or, those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of rntt knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility- of tines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
permittee for a pertnit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination„ or a notification of planned
Changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the pertnit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in 'fide 40, Code of Federal Regulations,. Parts 122 and 123; Tide 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2.1-1 ,0100; and North. Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this perrnit. The exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this
number is no longer effective,The conditions, requirements, terms., and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General .Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the
Certification Commission, the permittee shall .employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities, Such operator must hold a certification of the
grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the 'appropriate type
and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class 1 facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the .facility
and must comply with all other conditions of Tide 15A, NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50tVo complete.
Pro er eration and Maintcnance.
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the
conditions of this permit. Proper operation and :maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and
appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities
or similar systems installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to 'achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce :the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. :Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means. the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment
facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not.
mean economic loss caused by delays in production.

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4. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur whichdoes not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subiect to the
provisions of Paragraphs c„ and d, of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the 'pet:mince knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall subi t notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II,
L. 6.. of this permit.. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is 'prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement. action against a permittee
for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unayoid.able 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 preventa bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted 'notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing' Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse 'affects, if
the Permit Issuing .Authonty determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph
d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational.
error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment :facilities, lack of preventive maintenance,
or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition
are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by
upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action. subject to judicial. review.
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) ofthe 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) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit.„
d. Burden of proof: In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof.

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6. RemovedSubstances
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 NCGS143-215..1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States, The permittee
shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing .the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may he
reopenedand modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503.
The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part .503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage
Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to
incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant: change in
its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Tide 15A,
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H,0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by: means of alternate power sources, standby
generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
I. 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 tim.ethat is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be .taken at
the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during th.e previous month.(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (I)EM No. MR!, LI, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first .DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required h.erein,. shall be submitted. to the following address:
NC DhNR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section.
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Set -vice Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276.99-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall he installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are
consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring
flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected
discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump
hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's purrip curves shall not be
subject to this requirement.

4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMT: regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-21.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(,), 3,3 USG 13'14, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amen ied, and Regulation 40 CFR
136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,. approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR
503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitr ring 'squired bthis permit, all test procedures ralust produce minimum.
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used,
Penalties for Tana term
The Clean Water .Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,. or
by both.. If a conviction of a person .is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20„000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both.
6, Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall he retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the permittcc shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or
application, This period may he extended by request of the Director at any time.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record
the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e, The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Dirccror), upon the presentation .of credentials and other documents as may be required
by= law, to.;
a. Enter upon the permittec's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit,
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable runes any facilities, equipment (including monrtoting and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required 'under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable tunes, for the purposes, of assuring permit complian.cc or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this pertnit. 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 altcranons or addaions
to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a
facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (1i); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the qua.ntity of poflut
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the
permit., nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
c, The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, 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.
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3. Anticipated 'Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity
which may result in noncompliance \xith permit requirements,
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
.modification or revocation and reissua.nce of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may 'be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports.
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2 of this
permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting resultsof monitoring of sludge use or disposal
practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503,
or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting
of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean
unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the
time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided .within .5
days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and
.times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and
steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

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6. b. The following shall be included as inforrnatiun which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph:
Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
Any upset which exceeds anv effluent limitation .in the permit.
'Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the
penal it to lie reported within 24 hours.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by. -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of
this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
Other Noncompliance
The perrnittec shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part I1 E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part 1.1. E. 6.. of
this permit.
t)ther Information
Where the pertnittee becomes anvare that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of th.e 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 in letter form within 5 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water, Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidentiah
lnowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11, Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly snakes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be rnaintain.ed under this permit,including
monitoring reports or reports of com.p1 ance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not snore than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to
change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be be -gun until 'Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written .approval. and Authorization to Construct has been
issued,
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be requited to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted .facility with
the current groundwater standards.
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:
That any activity has occurred or vtill occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequ.ent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 itg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred. micrograms per
liter (500 for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitrophcno1; and one milligram per liter (1
mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported :for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge iU exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(I) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 pg/1.);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually 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 sixty (60) days of notification by the Division,
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FE.
REQUIREMENTS
A The permittee must play the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 1.5A
NC„AC 2H .0105(1i)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

SOC Priority Project: Yes No X
If Yes, SOC
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Valero Stephens
Date: June 26, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
MR0 No.01-79
Facility and address: Spencer Mountain WWTP
ck Mike Church
Post Office Box 128
McAdenville, N.C. 28101
2. Date of investigation: June 21, 2001
Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer 1
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Mike Church, (704)
824-3551.
Directions to Site: From the jct. of SR 2201 and SR 2200 in
Spencer Mountain, travel west on SR 2200 0.2 mile. The
WWTP is located on the right (north) side of SR 2200
adjacent to the receiving stream.
Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 18' 25"
Longitude: 81° 06' 35"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application:
Yes. Limited area is available for future expansion, if
necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
existing WWTP site appears to be at or within the 100 year
flood plain, however, it does not appear to be an area which

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receives frequent flooding.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 200 feet from the
WWTP site.
10. Receiving stream or af fected surface waters: South Fork
Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030836
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Excellent flow in receiving stream.
The only known uses of the receiving stream for a
reasonable distance (3.0 miles) downstream are
secondary recreation and agriculture.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater: 0.050 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.050 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current
design capacity): 0.050 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
ATCs issued in the previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed
WWT facilities: The existing WWT facilities consist of
an influent pump, three (3) aeration tanks, one
clarifier, an aerated sludge holding tank, a chlorine
contact tank(tablet chlorinator),and a flow measuring
device.
Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None other
than Chlorine.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Sludge
is removed as needed by Stanley Septic Tank Service and
taken for final disposal to the Pharr Yarns WWTP.
Treatment plant cl _f cation: Class II (no change from
previous rating).

4 SIC Code(s): 4952
5. MTU Code(s): 05007
PART III OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Wastewater Code(s): 01
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
This facility was constructed with public monies.
2 Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None at this time»
Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4 Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There are no alternatives
to discharge available at this time.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
recommended that the Permit be renewed as requested.
Signature ,;°" Report Preparer Date
ater Qualit*y Regional Supervisor Date

ROAD CLASSIF!CATI©N
PRIMARY HIGHWAY
HARD SU+pFACE
LIGHT -DUTY ROAD, HARD OR
IMPROVED SURFACE
SECONDARY HIGHWAY
BARD SURFACE - -7 UNIMPROVED ROAD
atitude
MaD F SF
Strew Cuss
Discnaras O ass
k
Receiving Stream
c. c5C
Design C MGn
Longitude B1 °0'3-,,
Sub -basin 03083D
ork Catawba River
expires 9/30/01
SCALE 1:24 000
0
CONTOUR INTER' AL
1 MILE
a000 FE
ETER
l,JAp.LOCATION
rt Spencer Mountain
NC0J2096r
Gaston County
WWTP

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
April I2, 2001
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP
PO .Box 128
McAdenville, North Carolina '28101
NORTH CAROL
ENVIRONMENT AN
A
APR 1 9 2001
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC0020966
Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on. April 10, 2001. Thank you for submitting
this package,
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to Charles Weaver, This staff member will contact
you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has
several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over a year and is delaying all permit renewals.
Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests,
major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a
y of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program,
va
if this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0020966 the existing requirements in your permit will remain
in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. if you have any additional questions
concerning renewal of the subject pert it, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone],. extension 511.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office Watr
NPDES File
hty Section
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET 4 httplt12o.enrsstate,nc,us/NP©ES
Sincerely,
a
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
919 733-5083, extension 520
Valery Stephens n r a9 net
719

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SPENCER MOUNTAIN, N. C. 28052
March 5, 2001
Ms, Valery Stephens
1~+tiC DENR / Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617
Subject::. Town of Spencer Mountain WWTP
Permit No, NC0020966
Renewal Request
Gaston County
Dear Ms, Stephens:
The Town of Spencer Mountain requests the renewal of our subject wastewater
NPDES permit which expires September 30, 2001. There have been no changes
or modifications in the existing permit conditions,
Please find attached the completed application form in triplicate and a description
of the sludge management plan..
Respectfully Subn
Mike Church
cc: The Honorable Tracy Hamrick
Mayor Town of Spencer Mountain
d,

Town T Spencer Mountain WWTP
NPDES P it No, NC0020966
Sludge nt Plan
Domestic sludge generated at the own s
digester to the Ph; Industrial
it mix and_ ate
P s transferredfrom the aerobic
1 0-MG aerobic digester where

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF 1*'TVIRpNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of W ater Quality - NPDES
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD (or similar privately owned discharges <1MGD)
NPDES Permit NC©© 20966
1. Name of applicant/perrnittee
Please print or type
Town of Spence
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Facility Narne Town of Spencer Mtn. WWTP.
B. Mailing address of applicant / permittee:
1. Address PO Box 128
2. City Mc_4denvi vine 3. County Gas ton
4. State NC 5. ZIP 28101
6. Telephone # [phone]. Fax [phone]
8. a -Mail address: mile .church@mindslarin . co
C. Physical Location of facility to be permitted:
Main Street NCSR 2003
1. Street address
2. City Spencer Mtn.
4. State NC
6. Telephone # [phone]
0
3. County Gaston
5. Zip Code 28101
7. Fax# [phone]
4. Type of wastewater treatment:.
© None Primary ❑ Intermediate x Secondary C Advanced
5. Design flow of facility 0.05 MGD.
6. Percent BOD removal (actual):
© 0-29.9 © 30-64.9
Average monthly flo
65-84.9
0.008.
7 85-94.9 C] 95 or more
7. Population served:
E 1-199 200-499 0 500-999 1,000-4,999 [ 5,000-9,999 0 10,000 or more
Number of separate discharge pa
E
Q 2 3
0 4 or more (give number)
9. Description of wastewater volume discharged to receiving stream.
Discharge per
operating day
Average
Flow, MGD (million gallons per operating day)
0,008
0.024
1ef2
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
100
100
04/20/99

N. C, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Water Quality - NPDES
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO .DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
10. If any wastewater, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than surface waters, check
below as applicable.
Wastewater is
discharged to
Deep well
Evaporation lagoon
Subsurface percolation.
system
Other specify:
0-0.0099
Flow, MGD (million gallons per operating day)
0.01-
0.049
0.05-
0.©99
11. Is any sludge ultimately returned to a waterway?
© Yes Q No
0.1-0.49
0.5-0.99 1.0-4.9
5 or
more
12. Do you receive industrial waste?
Yes 0 No
If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. Separate sanitary
B. Combined sanitary and storm
C. E6 Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. Name of receiving streams)
South Fork the Catawba. River
15. Does your discharge contain (or is it possible for your discharge to contain) any of the
substances (circle all that apply):
Ammonia cyanide aluminum beryllium cadmium chromium
Lead
mercury nickel copper selenium zinc phenols
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.
Tracy Hamrick
Mayor
d name of Person Signing
Signature of Applicant
Title
Date Application Signed
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 $10,000, 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 $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
2 of 2
04/20/99

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
P.Q. Box 128
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Dear Mr, Church:
September 19, 1996
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Subject: NPDES Permit Issuktieet.5Vail ilLONAL UffiCE
Permit No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on March 19, 1996, the Division is
forwarding herewith the subject NPDES 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 US
Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
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, Post Office Drawer
27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part IL E4. addresses the requirements to be followed
in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
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, Coastal Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governrnental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mary Cabe at telephone number (919) 733-
5083, extension 518.
Sincerely,
Original Signc6
David AL Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE,
cc Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
P,O, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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Permit No. NC0020966
ENT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATI NAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General. Statute 143-215,1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
NCSR 2003
Spencer Mountain
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective November 1, 1996..
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September. 30, 2001.
Signed this day September 19, 1996.
Dilvid A. Goodrich
A. Preston. Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Mangernent Commission

is hereby authorized to:
Pe it No, NC0020966
SUPPLE "O PE CO R S ET
Town of Spencer fountain
1. Continue to operate a 0.05, MOD activated sludge (which cane operated in either
conventional or contact scabilization treatment modes) consisting of influent pumps, bar screen,
reaeratin , contact tank, settling tank, aerated sludge holding tank, chlorinator, chlorine
contact and flow measurement located at Spencer Mountain Wastewater l"reauncut Plant,
NCSR 2003, Spencer Mountain, Gaston County (See Part III, of this Permit
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the lonation specified on the attached map into South
Fork Catawba River which is classified Class WS-V waters in thn Catawba River iasin.

ROAD CLASSIFICATION
LIG HL. DUTV ROAD, HARD OR
IMPROVED SURFACE
UNIMPROVED ROAD
Latitude 18'28" Longitude 81 °06°37"
Map # F14SE Sub -basin 030836
Stream Class WS-V
Discharge Class 01 - Domestic
Receiving Stream South Fork Catawba Raver
Design Q 0.05 MGQ Permit expires 9/30/01
CONTOUR INTERVAL 20 FEET
Town of Spencer Mountain
NC0020966
Gaston County
WWTP

A. ( EFFLUENT LIMITATION S A ND MONITORING REQUIREIVIENTS FINAL, Permit No. NC0020966
During the period beginning ( rHE EFFECTIVE DATE OF EXPANSION AI3OVI 0 10 M(E) and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
authorized to discharge from outt all (s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pennittee as specified below:
Effluent ,Characterlstics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20*C**
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Fecal Conform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (N024-NO3+TKNI)
Total Phosphorus
ar e Limltatinns
o t
0.050 MCI)
30.0 mgil
30.0 mg/I
Vat
Weekly Avg* PAIN WIN.
45.0 mgil
45.0 mgil
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Hering
easursiment
,Frealuericy
Continuous
Weekly
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
Nally
Weekly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Requirements
Sample
Type
Recording
Composite
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
Composite
Composite
*Sample
Location
I or E
E, I
E
E
E
E
E, I
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
Section B. hedule of Compliance
1 The perrnittee shall comply with Final Effluent Lirnitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance recess
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
0 opera
the
.. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements..

Part l.I
Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTM9 A DEFINT IQNS
1. Permit Issui;g Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2.
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Envnt tent, Health and
Natural Resources.
. EC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Maniagernent. Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or treasured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit_
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and.
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore,an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found.
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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Page 2 of 14
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sure of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month, This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Lirnits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" s the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sarnple is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f, The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through. December.

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Page 3 of 14
7. tither Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this perm is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b, An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sarnple and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8 . Types of Samples„
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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Page 4 of 14
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Pazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
sEcnopu. GENERAL ONDONS
1. Duty to c.ompv
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.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the temis, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

Penalties for Class II violations
which the violation continues, v
exceed $125,000.
Part II
Page 5 of 14
not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part. H, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal.
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. aeverability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty1Q Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to de
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Perm
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
a reasonable time, any
me whether cause exists
determine compliance
suing Authority upon.

1©.
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Page 6 of 14
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit,
permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
The perrnittee 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 perrnittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requester) by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
p) 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.

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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous PGrniits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this fac
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to opera
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND I AIN I"ENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the perniittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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?roper Operation and Maiptenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reducenot 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 perm
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
ted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal

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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c, of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section,
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset '" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of thi
permit_
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Snbstances
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of an upset
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MOi1T©RII NTZRFCQ DS.
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Flow Meas
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Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges, The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than + 10% fmm the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected

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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this 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 Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
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 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the perrnittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. ,Recording Results.
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit,
perrnittee shall word the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.

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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 perrnittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (inciuding 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.
SECTION E, REPORTING R,EOVIREMENTS
1. Change M Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the perrnittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, 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 in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.

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4. Transfe
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utili
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit,
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part H. E. 6. of this permit.

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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 t+o the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual 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 in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a}(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-2L5.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification ofReports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both,

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Oro iniwater ttionittying
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
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:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4,6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate A1tGgtives to Wastewater pi,sctlargcs
The permittee shall continually 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
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division,

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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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October 4, 1996
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
Post Office Box 128
McAdenville, North Carolina 2810
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County, NC
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 22, 1996
Mr. Mike Church
P.O. Box 128
Mc Adenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: Receipt of NPDES Permit Application
Permit No. NC0020966
Town of Spencer WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Church:
The Division acknowledges receipt of your NPDES permit renewal application,
Short Form A, and your sludge management plan, in triplicate, and a check (#1443) for
$200 received on. March 18, 1996.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide
recommendations from the Regional Supervisor for this project prior to final action by the
Division.
This application has been assigned to me for review. If you have any questions, I
can be contacted at [phone], extension 518.
Sincerely,
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Permits Engineering Unit
Mary L. Cabe
NPDES Group
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
To be filed only by municipal wastewater discharges.
Do not attempt to complete this forrn before reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name of organization responsible for facility Town of Spencer i Ln .
2. Address, location, and telephone nurnber of facility producing discharge:
A, Name Town ©f Spencer 1 ltn
B, Mailing address.;.
1. Street address PO
128
2. ON McAdenvi I
4, State NC
C. Location:
1. Streetaddress NCSR 2003
1 City Spencer
4. State NC
D. Telephone No, 704-824-3551
Area
Code
3.
5,
28101
Count r n
ur waste is dischpublicly owned waste treatment facility and to the best of your knowledge your are
fired to obtain a discharge permit, proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
3. If v u meet the condition stated above, check here and supply the information asked for below. After completing)
ems, please complete the date, title, and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewin
ithout completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Faciiity receiving waste:
1, Street address
2. City, 3, County.
4. State 5,, ZIP ,
4. Type of treatrr,ent:
AN. one B. fl Primary Q.
E. Li Advanced
5. Design flow (average daily) of facility _ © • 0 50
6, Percent BOD removal (actual);
A. 170-29.9 B. 30-64.9 C 65-84.9
E. :95 or more
Population served:
A, f1-199 B. :200-499 C. :500-999
E. E5,000-9,999 F. 10,000 or more
Number of separate discharge points:
A, Fci. 1 B. "f2 C E,3 D. C4 E. 5 F.
condary
D, [85-94.9
D. 01,000-4,9

9, Description of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discharge per
operating Cv
A, Average
0,0
.ons per operatrng clay
Volume
discharg'
tore
0.032
111 If any waste water, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as
applicable.
Waste water is 6:6:0099
discha (1)
A. Dee
B. Iva oration lagoon
u urtace perco a tion
system
D. Other, specify:
.01-0.04 (103-0.099
(2) (31
Pow, MCD (million :zailorts p
4
a dav)
:0-4.9 5 or more
(6) (7)
11 „ Is any siud eultimately returned to a waterway?
A. riYes B. 1No
12. a. Do you receive industrial waste?
1. flYes 2. E1No
b. If yes, enter approximateindustrial dischargers into system
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A„ 2Separate sanitary
B. ECombined sanitary and storm
C. :Both separate arid combined sewer systems
14. Name of 'receiving water or waters.,_
South Fork of the Catawba River
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury,
nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
A. Yes B. No
I certify that 1 am familiarwith the information contained in the application and that to the best of rnv knowl
such information is true, complete, and accurate,
Mike Church
Printed name of Person Signing
Environmental Engineer
Ti
Date Application Signed
and belief
Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215%6. (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained
under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies,
tampers with, or knowlv renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or
maintained under Article 2.1 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable 0 a fine not to exceed S10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceedsix months, or by
both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than 510,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
Year"-, or both„ for a similar offense,)

Town of Spencer Mountain
Sludge Management Plan
NPDES No. N0066
Domes t ic sludgegeneratedfrom the Town of Spencer Mtn , wastewater
treatment is transferred from the aerobic digester to the Pharr
Yarns Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant where i t
s either
introduced to the activated sludge process or the sludge thickener
for dewatering.
The Pharr Yarns Industrial Wastewater TreatmentPlant Permit, No,
NC 1, applies the sludge as required in their landillin
g
perm i t N. WQ0000148.
Approximate annual sludge volumetransferred t0 Pharr
24,000 gallons at i , ncentration.
Yarns

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 25, 1994
Donald E. Sherrill
P. O. Box 128
McAdenville, NC 28101
Subjeot: NPDES No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Permit Modifications
Gaston County
Dear Mr, She
The Division has reviewed the subject permit and has made some modifications to better
describe the subject facility as it is being utilized. Enclosed please find the modified
Supplement to the Cover Sheet and modified effluent page. These pages should be inserted into
your permit and the old ones discarded. 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 December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this
permit modification 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, Post Office Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final
and binding,
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable, Part II. E.4. addresses the
requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. This
permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, 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 Susan Robson
at telephone number 919/733-5083.
S'ncerely,
A. Preston Howard,
cc: Mr. Jim P
EPA
Compliance -Jeanne Phillips, ISB
Central Files
Kim Brantley
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
P.E.
P.J. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 TEdephone 919-733-5083 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity A.Firma ve Acton Employer 501% recycled/ post -consumer paper

is hereby authorized to:
Permit No, NC0020966
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Spencer Mountain
I. Continue to operate a 0.05 1‘/IGID activated sludge W\VTP (which can be operated in either
conventional or contact stabiliLation treatment modes) consisting of influent pumps, bar screen,
reaeration tank, contact tank, settling tank, aerated sludge holding tank, chlorinator, chlorine
contact tank, and flow tneasumment located at Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant,
NCSR 2003, Spencer Mountain, Gaston County (See Part, III of this Perinit), and
2 „. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into South
Fork Catawba River which is classified Class NWS-III waters in the Catawba River Basin.

A. . EFFIENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL
Perm' No, NC0020966
During the period beginning ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF EXPANSION ABOVE II.030 lb GI) and lasting until ex irtrtir n, the Penni
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial. number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the per ittee as specified below:
Effluent
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20'C"®
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Fecal Coii form (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge Limitations
©.050 MGD
30.0 mg/I
3©.© mg/I
Yieekly _'fig.=
45.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400,0 /100 ml
* Sample locations: E - Effluent„ I - Influent
** The monthly average effluent BODS and Total Suspended Resir
% removal).
The pH shall. not he less than 6..() standard units nor greater than 9,
sample,
Tlr
e
be no discharge of f7
lids or visible foamy in of
Monitoring
Measurement
Eregue_ncv
Continuous
2/Month
2/Month
Monthly
2/Month
Daily
Weekly
Regirejients
$,Arapi e ' Mate.
e
Type LQctipn
Recording I or E
Composite E, I
Composite E, I
Composite E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
especti je influent value (85
uent by grab

State Of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural R
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
March 29, 1993
Donald E. Sherrill
P 0 Box 128
McAdenville, NC 28101
Dear Mr. Sherrill:
Subject: Permit No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on May 14, 1992, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES 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 US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part 11, E.4. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, 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 Mr. Jule Shanklin at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Director
cc: Mr, Jim Patrick, EPA
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NC0020966
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
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NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM M'AR 3 1 1993
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In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carohna Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
NCSR 2003
Spencer Mountain
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set fo
Parts I, II, and 111 hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1996
Signed this day March 29, 1993
Original Signed By
Colter H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Director
Division of Environmental Management'
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit rt,NC002096
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER S
Town of Spencer Mountain
is'her eb° aautEacari.d t::
Con le to discharge at. 0.024 i IGD permitted capacity and operate the existing 0.050 MGD
extended aeration wastewater treatment plant consisting of bar screen, aeration basin, contact tank,
settling tank, sludge holding tank, chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, and flow measurement
located at Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant, NCSR 2003, Spencer Mountain,
Gaston Count (See Parr 11I of this Permit), and
After receiving approval and an Authorirati n to Construct frc na the Division of Environmental
Maanagernent, add dechl rination facilities and increase permitted discharge capacity to 0.050
1 1GD and
Disc ari treatment works at the l `atic n specified on the attached map into South Fork
Catawba River r NV°hich is classified Class W -I I iaaters in the Catawba River Basin,

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0020966
During the period beginning on the effective data of nie permit, and lasting UNTIL EXPANSION ABOVE 0.024 MOD, the Pennittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial nuinber 001: Such discharges shall belimited and monitored by the pemlittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic. Discharge Limitation! Monitoring
Measurement
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max Frequency
Flow 0,024 MU) Continuous
HOD, 5 day, 20)1C** 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 2/Month
Total Suspended Residue— 30.0 mgtl 45.0 mg/1 2/Month
NH3 as N Monthly
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200 0 /100 m1 400.0 /100 mi 2/Month
Total Residual Chlorine Daily
Temperature Weekly
Requirements
Sa le *Sample
Type Location
Recording 1 or E
Composite Et 1
Composite E, I
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
Sample locations: E - Effluent, 1- Influent
The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal):
The pH shall not be less than 6:0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample:
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than traee amounts.

A. ( )„ EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Pennit No, NC0020966
During the peeled beginning ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF EXPANSION ABOVE 0,024 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001 Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic Discharge Lirnitationt Monitoring
„ ._
Men StIrernent
Monthlv Avg YVeekty Avg. Daily Max Enegue sy
Flow 0.050 .8 Conttnuous
BOD„ 5 day, 20ltC** 30.0 mg/l 45,0 meil 2/Month
Total Suspended Residue** 30.0 mg/l 45,0 mg/I 2/Month
NH3 as N Monthly
Fecal CoWorm (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 real 400,0 /100 ml 2/Month
Total Residual Chlorine 28,0 agil Daily
Temperature Weekly
Reguirementr
Sample *,Samiale
Type Location
Redo rd ing I or E
Composite E, 1
Composite E,
Composite E
Grab
Grab
Grab
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal),
The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

mien D. Schedule of Compliance
PART
The permittee itte shall comply with Final EffluentLimitations specified for discharges in
accordance 'th the follo g schedule:
Pe comply with anal Effluent Lim. °tins by the effective date of
below.
un,
S
2. Pe ittee shall at all times provide the o ration and rn ten ce nece sary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum ciency.
No later than 14 c endar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the pe ittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule reqUirements.

Part II
Page 1 of l4
PART II
STANDARD CONDMONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1, Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division .of Environmental Management.
2. DEM c r D iyisaori.
Means the Division of Ent °rental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3.Lac
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sarnpled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as ''Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The ""maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or rneasured during such.
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part 1 of the permit.

Part Il
Page 2 of 14
6. Concentrati.on Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part 1 of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week, This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "'maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit,
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

Part II
Page 3 of 14
Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded.
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Ty;pes of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
q. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b, Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until'dnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(I) of the Clean Water Act.
SEMON B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. Pu*, 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.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,004 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum arrrount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimi a 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.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Qjlarld_ Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5, Property :Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Qnshore 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.
. ,Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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9.
y
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the perm
must apply for and obtain a new permit.
1 M. Expiration of Permit.
The perrnittee 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 Requirement)
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(I)
For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized, representative only if:
(1) 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.); andr
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall snake the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the perrnittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit. Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National. Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility..
SECTION C. OPERATION AND,M dNTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The perrnittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
Need to Hai or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing ofireatment FaciJitiei
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The perrnittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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• periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the perrnittee 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) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Fail es
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title L5A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONRING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling.
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
. Reportui g
Monitoring results obtained during the previous months) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
3, Plow Meas
n
Division of Environmental. Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post. Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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 volurne of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this 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 Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
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 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee''s
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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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 reguIated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REOUIRET1VILS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes.
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the perrnittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, 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 in the permitted
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part IL
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c, Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The perrnittee shall repon 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
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8. Other Information
Where the perrnittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The perrnittee 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 in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability ofReport
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11 Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART M
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Control of Pollutants AttributAble to IndustrialUsers,
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part 1 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 ATSM
standards D-93-79, D-93-80, or D-3278 (incorporated by reference, see 40 CFR
260.11). This prohibition does not apply to any aqueous solution containing less than
24 percent alcohol by volume which would otherwise be a hazardous waste under 40
CFR 261.21 by virtue of having a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees
Fahrenheit or 60 degrees centigrade;
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to treatment works, and in no
discharges with pH less than 5.0 standard units unless the system is specifically
designed to accommodate such discharges;
c. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause obstructions to the flow in sewers
or interference with the proper operation of the treatment works;
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause an
inhibition or disruption of the POTW, its treatment processes, operation, or sludge
use and disposal;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment works, resulting
in interference but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the treatment
works influent exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the works are designed to
accommodate such heat;
g•
Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in
amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the
POTW in 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
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4. The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act.
Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the permittee shall either
develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15 NCAC 2H
.0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15 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.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plants treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
C. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance
of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
D. publicly Owned Treatment Works
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 into that
POTW by a source introducing pollutants into the 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.

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E. Engineering Alternatives Analysis Condi
rn.
The perrnittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives d 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 DES pe °t or governing es,
regulations or laws, the perrnittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by
the Division.

A. e mutt u t pay the s u« °ate i and compliancex tonng fee
days beingbilled by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a : ely
accordance wt. 15A NCAC .0105(b)(4) may cause this Divisioninitiate action t
revoke the
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT"
To:
From:
Subject:
April 28, 1994
esville Regional Office
Greg Nizich_
NPDES Permits Unit
r. OF
ENVTR 3 f NT, H AliflH,
& NA1'U f.. R:EsouRCES
Change in Treatment Process and Flow Revision
NPDES Permit #1NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County
APR 29 199A
I have reviewed the information in Kim Colson's memo dated June 4, 1993 regarding the
modification to cover contact stabilization and have several concerns:
• The ATC issued September 16, 1987 was for a 0.024 MGD plant. The then
proposed facility was not evaluated for 0.050 MGD at that time. The permittee
should request an. ATC for 0.050 MGD and submit documentation that limits can
be met in the current and alternative treatment modes.
• Inclusion of a chlorine limit at the expanded flow of 0.050 MGD follows
standard DEM policy for expanding dischargers. Although the plant does not
require modifications for the flow increase, the permitted flow is increasing. The
chlorine limit is required for similar situations..
• In addition to dechlorination facilities, an equalization basin must be added upon
expansion per NCAC 2H .0219 (j)(6).
• Compliance data for the past year shows violations for TSS and fecal coliform at
0.024 MGD. I would be very hesitant to grant an increase in flow given the
apparent operational problems without analysis of treatment capability at 0.050
MGD.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 4, 1993
Memorandum To: Coleen Sullins
From: D. Rex Gleason
Prepared By: Kim H. Colson
Subject:
Spencer Mountain WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0020966
Gaston County, NC
This Office recently discovered a discrepancy regarding
a recent permit modification requested by the subject
facility. The permittee requested a change in the permit
wording on the Supplement page of the Permit to reflect a
change from contact stabilization to extended aeration.
This Office recommended that the wording be changed from
contact stabilization to conventional activated sludge since
the facility did not require extended aeration to meet
permitted effluent limits (see attached memo). Plus the
intent of the Permittee was to change to conventional rather
than extended aeration. In light of this the following
modifications need to be made:
1. Change language on Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet to
"Continue to operate a 0.050 MGD activated sludge WWTP
(which can be operated in either conventional or
contact stabilization treatment modes) consisting of
influent pumps, bar screen, reaeration tank, contact
tank, settling tank, aerated sludge holding tank,
chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, and flow
measurement located at Spencer Mountain Wastewater
Treatment Plant, NCSR 2003, Spencer Mountain, Gaston
County."
2. Change the permitted flow limit from 0.0 4 MGD to 0.050
MGD.
3. Remove chlorine limit for 0.050 MGD flow limit as
facility is not expanding; unless limit is required by
the Technical Support Group.
4. Remove language on Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet
regarding obtaining an Authorization to Construct for
expansion to 0.050 MGD.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please advise.

Se otandu To: Don Safrit
From:
Prepared
Subject
D. Reap Gleesor
Kim Colson
SION OF ENVIRONSENTAL MANA R ENT
Town of Spencer Mountain °T
PDES Permit No.:
NO0020966
Gaston County, NC
Please find enclosed a request by the Fermi ee for
modification of the treatment process. The zodifiotior ooa it
of changing the tretent process from contact stebilition to
conventional activated sludge process. The WWT facilities can be
operated utilizing either process,, This Office recommends the
request be granted since the WWT facilities should be able to aeet
the permitted effluent licit with conventional type treatment.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel
free t0 contact this Office.
cc: ,yule Shan lin

State of North Carolina
ent of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James s. Surt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan S. Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
March 31, 1993
Mr. Donald E. Sherrill
Post Office Box 128
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0020966
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Sherrill:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0020966 was
issued on March 29, 1993 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance are Pages 4-5.
Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
,possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
PO Eat 950, 99 North Man Sc,WS, Moorerettle, N.G. 2111154950 • Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Alfirnutive Action Employer

11111111r Mr. Donald E. Sherrill
Page Two
March 31, 1993
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may
be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you
are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit,
you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:sl

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Permit No, NC0020966
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of Nonh Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
NCSR 2003
Spencer Mountain
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
Parts I, II, and ill hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorizationto discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1996
Signed this day
A. Preston Howard, Jr., Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

is hereby authot 'zed to:
Pe t No. N
SUPP NT TO PE COVER S
Town of Spencer Mountain
1. Continue to oi te an existing 0,024 MGD wastewater - nt plant consisting of bar en,
aeration . settling , sludge holding tank, chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, and duplex
blowers located at Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treat, nt PLant, NCSR 2003, Spencer
Mountain, Gaston County (See Part HI of this Pe 't), and
2 After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environ -ntal Management,
make necessary modifications to increase plant capacity to 0.050 MGD, and
Discharge from said $ anent works at the location specified on the attached map into South Fork
Catawba River which is classified Class WS-III waters in the Catawba River Basin,

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQQUIREMENTS FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting I i1IIL
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
an
pis
Monthly A.vq
0.024 MCCJ
30.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/I
mItetionr
I ersnit No. NC0020966
ANSION ABOVE 0.030 MGD, the Fermittee is
ited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Weekly Ayg. Dolly Matt
45.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Measurement
frequency
Continuous
2/Month.
2/Month
Monthly
2/Month
Daily
Weekly
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % o
% removal).
The pH shall not be less th
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Re ulrementt
Sernol4
LYsst
Recording
Composite
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
iSernole
Location
1orE
E, I
E, I
E
E
E
E
he respective influent value (85
6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab

A. ().EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0020966
During the period beginning ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF EXPANSION ABOVE 0.030 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the perrnittee as specified below:
fittiuont Characteristic.
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C'
Total Suspended Residue**
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Plso h tge
Joni
Mentilly Avg Weekly Avg. Deily Mai(
0.050 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 mi 400.0 /100 mi
28.0 µg/I
Monitoring
Measurement
freauencV
Continuous
2/Month
2/Month
Monthly
2/Month
Daily
Weekly
Requirements
Sample
Recording
Composite
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
*SkR101,
Locati on
I or E
E, I
E, I
E
E
E
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
%© removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shallshali be monitorednth at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part I
E. Engineering to
Ives Analysis Condition
PermitNo.
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and p pursue the ost
environmentally sound alternative the reasonably cost effective t ati es. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with e to s and conditions of DES pe `t or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail asrequired by the
Division evaluating es alternatives and a plan action within sixty days of notification by
the Division.

NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NC0020966
PER.E NAME: Town of Spencer Mountain
FACILITY NAME: Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Minor
Design Capacity: (0.030)0.050
Domestic (% of Flow): 100 %
Industrial (% of Flow
Comments:
POTW
1111. Totrr. OV
it.v.sOlitt.C.CS AND
•CONIVON VI Dtz.V.ELDPIr
STREAM INDEX: . 1-129
RECEIVING STREAM:South Fork Catawba River
Class: WS-1II
Sub -Basin: 03-08-36
Reference USGS Quad: F14SE, Mt. Holly
County: Gaston
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
• • 14$11kq.:
IN% U4
(please attach)
Previous 'Exp. Date: 12/3.1/92 Treatment Plant Class:
Classification changes within three miles:
nLa
Requested by: Jule Shan
Prepared by: Date:
Reviewed bt Date:
/
Location
Location
9/24/92
/ 21
ter
Drainage Are,
7Q10 (cfs) Winter
Toxicity Limits: PVC
Date Rec.
zy
stream Monitoring:
Parameters
Avg. Streamflow (cfs): .22-0
7Q10 (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs)
t )(, .1.17t, 0,0'467
Acbte/Chronic
Upstream
Downstream
Effluent
Characteristics
BOD5 (rnV1)
NH -1\1 (mg/1)
3
D.O. (m0)
pH (SU)
Comments:
v

Facility Name:
NPDES No,:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subba.sin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topa Quad:
FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCA 1.
Spencer Mountain W •
NC0020966
Domestic - 100%
Existing
Renewal
South Fork Catawba Rive
WS-SII.
030836
Gaston
Mooresville 6`µ
Shanklin
9/25/92
FI4SE
Request #
ON
7120 a
1. G IFEr f.
Hinz
cOM4[VM"Y nEYEL,OPhtrarg
Stream Characteristic;
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area
Surruner 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average How (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC (%):
1992
621
15.5*
15.5*
220
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility requesting renewal of existing NPDES permit. Tech Support recommends rene val of
existing limits.
*Sunni er 7Q10 value now reflects minimum release from Duke Power Dam upstream of Spencer.,
Mt. outfalia Spencer Mountain discharges to the bypass channel of the darn where flow is 15.5 cfs
not 120 cfs.
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
Recommended,by
Reviewed by/
lrrstrean°t. Assessment:
Regional Supervisor:..
Iertrtits & Engineering:
RF"I'1 1 TC) TECf-INICA:[ SERVICES BY
Date:11/2/92
Date:
Date:
Date:
1992

Existing Lira
CO
ONAL PA
MonthlyAverage
Smuttier Winter
Wasteflow (MUD): 0.03 ' e
BOD5 ) 30
NH3N monitor
O (rn /l) nr
"SS ( g/0: 30
Fecal Col. (1 l) 1
pH (SU): 6-9
Residual Chlorine ); monitor
-tended Li
l.S
Monthly
Summer Winter WQ or EL
Wasteflow (MGD): 0.03
I OI 5 (mg/I): 30
NH3Npila monitor
DO (algid: nr
TSS (In/1): 30
Fecal Col. (1 200
pH (S) -p
Residual Chloritre (l am)' monitor'
Change in 71
Change in str .arn classificatirari
Relocation of discharge
Change in. wasteflow
Other (rnsite toxicity study, inter Sri; etc.)
ustrearn data
New regulations. stand d pr .e .ures
New facility information
attic
Paramcterrs) ;Aff Affected
Fecal Colifonn
Parameter(s) are water quality limited. 1 or sorne parameters, the vi ble load capac
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
(fluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the rs aed.
OR
No prtr meters are water quit lit 1icr ted, but this disc°,harge rrray affect future all -at ions.
y

MISCELL F 1I N & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Ad a Existing Tr tt cn
e facility dnnnstratt
facilities? Yes No
the ability to
pr
f no, which parameters cannot be eta
new 1
xis tirig trey .nt
Would"phasing in " of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule)wzth tie regional
office recommendations:
DO,
y
t'
Special In tr a time or Conditions
load sent to EPA? Major » (Y r N)
yes, tin attach schematic, toics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, zf not r
assunrpti ns that were nerds, and description of how it fits into basinwide pi
Additional Inforir
t cited! (Y or N) if yes, exploit
odel d, then old
n

Facility Narne:.
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Strewn Ciassificati
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
FA
FOR WASTELO
Spencer Mountain \ , P
NC0020966
Domestic - 100%
Existing
Renewal
South Fork Catawba River
n: WS-li:l
030836
Gaston
Mooresville
Shanklin
9/25/92
F14SE
ALLOCATION
Request # 7120b
Stream Characteristi
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mil)
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC (%Q):
621.
15.5*
15.5*
220
Wasteload Allocation Surnrnary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility requesting renewal of existing NPDES permit. Tech Support recommends renewal of
existing limits.
*Summer 7Q10 value now reflects minimum release from Duke Power Dam upstream of Spence,
Mt. outfall. Spencer Mountain discharges to the bypass channel of the dam where flow is 15.5 cfs
not 120 cfs.
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
Recommended by:
Reviewed by
Instream. Assessment:
Regional Supervisor:
Permits . Engineering:.
RE'1'URN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY:
Date: 1.
Date:
92

Wasteflow f
(
NH3N (trr°1
DO (mom):
TSS (r:
CONVEN' ONA . p
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
30
monitor
n.r
30
Fecal Col. VICKI m1 : 1fl0
pH (S
Residua] Chlorine ( monitor
eetarrtrentel Limits;
asteflo (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NII3N g/1
DO (d'
TSS (rrrl
Fecal Col, (/100 n
pH (SI.
Residual Chlorine
RS
Monthly Average
Summer Winter WQ or EL
.0
30 EL
monitor
nr
30
200
6-9
rrat r itor
Chang e in 7 l tldataPartin tetert ffec...!
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteftow
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, el
Jus earn data
New regulations/standards/procedures
New facility information
�l Co
P eter(s) are water quality l nritecl For some parameters, the av
e irr ediate receiving water will be consumed, This may affect future
(fluent Iiniitatxons for additional dischargers within this portion of the watewatershed
OR
oad capacity of
ty based
X , No ptrrarrrett rs are water quality limited, but tlsis discharge ay affect future all ations.

MISCELLANEOUS INFO "ION SPECIAL CONDMONS
Adequacy Exist n TreatTreatilicrit
alas the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the pro
facilities? Yes No
yew
limits with existing iteatr
nt
I n ,: which paramet .rs cannot be met?
uld a "phasing ins,of the newlz i sbe appropriate? Yes _ No
If yes, please provide a schedule le (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
office recommendations:
I a vhy not?
Instructions ndit
astral ad sent to EPA? (Ma r) (Y or N)
f yes, then attach sch rnan , toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, r, not modeled, tlt rtold
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basin de plan)
Additional Information attached? t terNIf yes, explain with attachnents,

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 14, 1992
Memorandum To: Don Safrit
From: D. Rex Gleason\
Prepared Ey: Kim H. Colson -`441/Cs
Subject:
Town of spencer Mountain WWTP
NPDES Permit No.: NC0020966
Gaston county, NC
Please find enclosed a request by the Permittee for a
madification ef the treatment process. The modification consists
of changing the treatment process from contact stabilization to a
conventional activated sludge process. The WWT facilities can be
operated utilizing either process. This Office recommends the
request be granted since the WWT facilities should be able to meet
the perrtitted effluent liadts with conventional type treatment.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel
free to contact this Office.
cc: Jule Shanklin

01111
SPENCER MOUNTAIN, N. C. 28272
Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
PO Box 950
Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950
Attn: Mr. Richard Bridgeman
Subject: Town of Spencer Mtn. WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC 0020966
Gaston County
Rep y
Office.
McAden0He, N.C. 28 10 1
June 12, 1992
1111:6 farrT. OV NATURAL
RESOURCES AND
FEWIMUNITYPENTLOrmENT
JUN 1, 6 1992
PIMA 1111,1fINVENTAL
GTE
MODRES111.11 REMNAL CCU
Dear Mr. Bridgeman,
In response to the letter May 27, 1992 from Mr. D. Rex Gleason
with the requested comments to your attention, we would like to
submit the following information and request for a minor
modification of our subject NPDES permit:
Please find attached a copy of our operations manual for
information regarding operation of our package wastewater treatment
plant in the extended aeration or contact stabilization mode. As
indicated in the design data, the plant can be operated in either
mode by simply changing the influent to the contact tank or head
of the aeration basin. We have operated the plant in the extended
aeration process since it was installed due to the low flows and
constant domestic waste with no shock loads and plan to continue
with this operation.
Renewal application of our permit which will expire on December
21, 1992 was submitted on May 8, 1992. Part 2. of the
authorization on our existing permit states that the plant is used
as contact stabilization. We would like to request that this error
be corrected to state that the plant is in extended aeration
operation. Also, the sludge from the aerobic digester is
transferred to our Pharr Yarns industrial wastewater treatment
plant approximately three times per year at a ratio of 5,600
gallons into 1,000,000 gallons of activated sludge. A minute
amount of the sludge may be ultimately disposed of in the non
discharge permitted landfill (WQ0000148). Pharr Yarns will request
a change in the permit to accept the Town of Spencer Mtn. sludge.
Please contact me at 704-824-3551 if additional information is
needed.
Sincerely,
17-2,9?
Donald E. Sherrill
DS:rgs Mayor

DAVCO CONTACT STABILIZATION SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTY. A
DESIGN DATA
SEWAGE DESIGN DATA:
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no,
11V I11
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12
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34.7
69.4 c 11
2
85
21.00
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 1
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Extended Aeration Features
JUN 16 1992
LS IiLl1 uimpi ;10tiAI. &FICEg
24
6250

2.)
n Flow Pattern Optional Page Two
ALCU AT.ONS :
Aerat is n Tank
a.) Aeration Tank. Voiume - 24,310
b.) Aeration Tank retention Time
c )
d.)
Tank Vol_uro - 6990
Tank Detenti; n `mp =
ace Settling Rate = 225
Overflow Rate 77 65
3 ) Chlorine Cober.
a.) Chlorine Contact Chamber Volt
Gal ions
24 + ura
Gallons
6.9 Hours
c;al . /Sq . Ft,/Day
Gal./Lin. Ft /Day
1524 Gallors
b.) Chlorine Contact Chamber retention Time = 45 minutes
Air required
(when required)
Total
Blowers will
Blower Speed
Horsepower
Motor Speed
Frame
60.0 FM Aeration Tank
M Sludge Holding Tank
14 Air Lifts
� +.0 F.S.I.
Sutorbilt
Phase
60 Cycle, r Volts
4 Wire Electric Service
c 0
Model 4MB

CHAS. A. HARR SON, INC.
POST OFFICE BOX 9
November 7, 1988
NG' AI FERS
A ft DEVELOPERS
EA'S AVENUE GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA 28052
Nirperiq' kit As
NOV fit 988
Mr. D. Rex Gleason,
Regional Supervisor
Division Environmental Management
PO Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115-0950
Re: Wastewater Facility
Kings Grant S/D
Gastonia, NC
Dear Mr, Gleason:
AREA COD704 - 864-3457
We plan to add to the above system two projects.
The first would be an eiOlt unit addition to the Willow
Run Townhomes. These nnits—WOTITd consist of two bedrooms
with two baths.
The second would be eight duplexes (16 units) on King
David Lane, Kings Grant. These units would consist of two
bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths.
Please advise if the system is adequate to handle both
additions and if we could make the needed connections. If
not adequate, how many units could be added?
cc: Carolina Water Co.
R ALTOV

RECEIV`
Of EKvto«rt. is±A,
DEC 28 1°
Departm
State of North Carolina
►°"►' atural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Sti eet • Raleigh, North. Carolina 27611
Mr. Mike Church
Town of Spencer Mountain
Pa Box 8
McAdenville, NC 28101
Dear Mr. Church:
December 17, 1987
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. NC0020966
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gaston County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
June 12, 1987, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES 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 US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, Measurement frequencies or sampling requirements
contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver
or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 28 .0508(b) by written
request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such request is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit,,
this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request be denied, you
will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, 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 Mr.
Dale Qvercash, at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Paul Wilms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Superv.
Pays
PO Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An. Equal opportunity Affirmative .fiction Employer

Permit No. NC0020966
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the. Federal Water. Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
TOWN ©F SPENCER MOUN"IAIN
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment 'Plant
Gaston. County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, IT, and. III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
January 1, 1988
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
December 31, 1992
Signed this day of December 17, 1987
R. Paul. Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No, NC0020966
SUPPIEMENT TO PERMIT COVER glaDbm
lbwn ol Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to:
I. Continue to onntate an existing 0,015 MCC wastewater treatm[ent
plant consisting of a septic tank dual surface sand filters and
effluent chlorination located on NCSR 2200 near Spencer Mountain,
Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit); and
2. After receiving and Authorization to Construct from the Division
of Environmental Management, construct and operate a 0.05 MGD
package, contact -stabilization plant located at thP existing
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Plant site.
Discharge from said treatment works into the South Fork Catawba
River which is classified Class "WE -III" waters in the Catawba
River Basin.

A. (1). EFFLtThNT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration or expansion.
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
ics Discharge Li itations
Monthly Avg.
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C **
Total Suspended. Residue **
NH3, as N
Fecal Coliform.(geometrio mean)
Residual Chlorine
Temperature
ekly Avg,
Other UnitsASpeciy
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg,
0.03 MGD
30.0, mg/1 45.0 mg/1
30,0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1
// 1000/100 ml.
* Sample locations: Effluent, T influent
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue
influent valves (85% rernoval)
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Monitoring Requirements
-u
Daily
2/mouth
2/month
Monthly
2000/100 ml. 2/month
Daily
Weekly
Sample
*Sample
Location
Instantaneous 1 or E
Composite 1, E
Composite E, 1
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample.
nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
There, shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in o
NC0020966

(1)
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LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon expansion
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial
by the. Permittee as specified below:
Characteristics Discharge L
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C **
Total. Suspended Residue**
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Total Phosphorus
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, 1 - Influent
above 0.03 MGD and lasting anti
number(s) 001. Such discharges sh
tat,ions
Other Units (Specify)
ratl ly Avg. Weekly_ Avg,
0,05 MGD
30.0 mg/ 1
30.0 mg/1.
00/100 ml.
45.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/ 1
2000/100 ml.
expiration, Permittee is
be limited and monitored
Monitoring Requirements
urement
ency
ample
*Semple
Location
ous Recording 1 or E
Composite 1, E
Composite E, 1
Monthly Composite E
onth Grab E
ily Grab E
Weekly. Grab E
Quarterly Composite E
Quarterly Composite E
** The monthly average effluent BADS and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 1.5, of the respective
influent valves (85" removal) .
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 staindard units
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample,
nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam is
other than trace amounts.
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SCHEDULE OF CO3 PLIANCE
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No later than 14 calendar days following : dat
the shove schedule of compliance, the pen i
either a report of progress or, in the case of
being required by identified dates, a wtitt
compliance or noncompliance:. In the latter ca
shall include the cause of noncompliance, any
taken, and the probability of meeting the next
requirement.
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emedial act .i ons
scheduled

C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken as required herein
shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the
permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less
than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which
the sample represents.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s)
shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1,
2, 3,) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than the 30th day following the
completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility,
on the last day of the month following the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTN: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Definitions
a. Act or "the Act": The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, also know as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C.
1251, et. seq.
b. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all the samples
collected in one calendar month. The monthly average for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of samples
collected in one calendar month.
c. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all the samples
collected during one calendar week (Sun -Sat). The weekly
average for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of
all samples collected in one calendar week (Sun -Sat).
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d. DEM or Division: means the Division of Environmental
Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development.
e. EMC: used. ,herein means the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
f. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this
permit is the 24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
g. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of
values is the summation of the individual values divided by
the number of individual values.
h. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values
is the Nth root of the product of the individual values
where N is equal to the number of individual values. The
geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the
arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
i. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples
collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to
flow, a sample continuously collected proportionally to
flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. If a
composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent
grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals
between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than
hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in
the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the
interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number
of hours than the detention time in number of days;
provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent
grab samples be greater than six hours nor the number of
grab samples less than four during any discharge period of
24 hours or less.
j. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples
collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually.
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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform
to the EMC regulations published pursuant to N.C.G.S.
143-215.63 et seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Act,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33
USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the
requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the, analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s)
designated herein more frequently than required by this
permit, using approved analytical methods as specified
above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in
the calculation and reporting of the values is required in
the DMR. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated.
The BEM may require more frequent monitoring or the
monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit
by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information. resulting from the monitoring
activities required by this Permit including all records of
analyses performed and calibration and maintenance. of
instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3)
years. This period of retention shall be extended during the
course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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PART II GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
. 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. Any anticipated facility
expansions, production. increases, or process modifications
which will result in new, different, or increased discharges
of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES
application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, bynotice to
the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not
previously limited.
2. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or 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.
d. Any time that self -monitoring infointation indicates
that the facility has gone out of compliance with its
NPDES permit limitations.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
file a written report in letter form within 15 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working
order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment
or control facilities or systems installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize
any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from
noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in
this permit, including such accelerated or additional
monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact
of the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of lifeor
severe property damage, or (ii) where excessive, storm
drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for
compliance with theeffluent limitations and prohibitions of
this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or
overflows of this discharge shall submit, not later than six
months from the date of issuance of this permit, detailed
data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from
each sewer system bypass or overflow.
This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow
analyses are scheduled to be performed as part of an
Environmental Protection Agency facilities planning project.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or 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 diversion from or
bypass of facilities.
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants
removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and
in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate
safeguards 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.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not aut orize or approve the construction
of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities
or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or
their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of
credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an
effluent source is located or in which any records are
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of
this permi..t; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any
records required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring
equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
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2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any
change in control or ownership of facilities from which the
authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the
permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller
by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy
of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of
Environmental Management.
. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS
143-215.3(a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of
the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the
Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may
result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the
Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS
143-215.1(b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this
permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in
part during its term for cause including, but not limited
to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure
to disclose fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a
temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the
authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent
standard or prohibition (including any schedule of
compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act
for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any
limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit
shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic
effluent standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part
II, A-5) and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-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.
7. 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 USC
1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property
rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
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9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any
provision of this permit to any circumstance is held
invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be
affected thereby.
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the
expiration date. In order to receive 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 discharge without a
permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6, and 33
USC 1251 et seq.
11. Industrial Pretreatment Standards
Permittee shall require any industrial dischargers into the
permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards (40
CFR, Part 403) promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of
the Act. The permittee shall provide semiannual reports to
the permitting agency regarding the pretreatment
requirements which have been imposed on each major
contributing industry and the results achieved therefrom.
Other information may be needed regarding new industrial
discharges and this will be requested from the permittee
after the permitting agency has received notice of the new
industrial discharge.
A major contributing industry is one that: (a) has a flow
of 25,000 gallons or more per average work day; (b) has a
flow greater than five percent of the flow carried by the
municipal system receiving the waste; (c) has in its waste a
toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in standards
issued under Section 307(a) of the Act; (d) has significant
impact either singly or in combination with other
contributing industries, on the treatment works or the
quality of its effluent.
Any change in the definition of a major contributing
industry as a result of promulgations in response to Section
307 of the Act shall become a part of this permit.
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PART III OTHER RE UIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Effluent Limitations on Pollutants Attributable
to Industrial Users
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit.
Other pollutants attributable to inputs from major contributing
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 sta.dards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the permittee allow introduction
of the following wastes into the waste treatment system:
a. Wastes which create a fire or explosion hazard in the
treatment works.
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to
treatment works, and in no case discharges with pH less than
5 unless the system is specifically designed to accomodate
such discharges.
c. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause
obstructions to the flow in sewers or interference with the
proper operation of the treatment works.
d- Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration
which will cause a. loss of treatment efficiency.
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in
the treatment works, resulting in interference but in. no
case heat in such quantities that the temperatureat the
treatment works influent exceeds 40 C (104 F) unless the
works are designed to accommodate such heat.
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 major contributing
industries discharging to the municipal system.
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4. 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.
B. Previous Peimits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this
facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge,
are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge. Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and
written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
E. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of
the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of
this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater
standards.
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Part 11I Continued
F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to
incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the
event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or
receiving stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected
in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge.
Limitations Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and
reissued, to comply with any applicable effluent standard or
limitation issued or approved under Sections 301(b) (2) (C), and
(D), 304(b) (2), and 307(a) (2) of the Clean Water Act, if the
effluent standard or limitation so issued or approved:
contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent
than any effluent limitation in the permit, or
2. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also
contain any other requirements in the Act then applicable.
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Depa
State of North Carolina
nt of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental ,Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms.
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary September 16, 1987 Director
ir William Cozart, Director of Engineering
Town of Spencer Mountain
c/o Main Mill Office
McAdenville, N,C.. 28101
SUBJECT: Permit No. NC0020966
Authorization to Construct
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Spencer Mountain
Gaston County
Dear Mr, Cozart:
A letter of request for an. Authorization to Construct was received. Jnly 31, 1987,
by the Djvision and finrfl. plans and specifications for the subject facilities have
been reviewed and found to he satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of a .024 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a bar screen, a
24,310 gallon aeration tank, a 6990 gallon settling tank, a chlorinator, a 1524 gallon
chlorine. contact chamber and a 6,750 gallon sludge. holding tin* mid duplex. blowers,
This Authorization to Construct js issued in accordance with Part III paragraph 8
of the NPDES Permit No. NC0020966 issued. September 26, 1984, and shall he subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities nre constructed in accordance
with. the conditions and limitations specified in. Permit No, NC0020966,
The PermAttee must employ a certified wastewater oporotor in accordance with. Part
III paragraph 1) of the referenced permit.
The sludge wastes generated from these treatment facilities must, be disposed of
in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a mnnner approvable by rho North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES
permit effluent limits, the permitttee shall take such immediate corrective action as.
may be required by this Division., including the construction of additional wastewater
treatment and disposnl facilities.
The wastewater flowrate discharged to and treated by these facilities shall not
exceed .024 MGD until such time 85 the facility is upgraded. and the. NPDES permit No.
NC0020966 is modified to allow the discharge of up to ,05 MOD of adequately treated
wastewater.
Pollution Prevortion Pay
PO, Box 27687, Rzleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 -Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT;
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 19, 1987
Arthur Mouberry
D. Rex Gleason
Thurman Horne r;
Request for Authorization to Construct
Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Spencer Mountain
AC 0020966
Gaston County, North Carolina
The staff of the Mooresville Regional Office -Water Quality
Secti
on
hascieiiiwed the plans and project description for the
Sec
The applicant proposes to replace an existing septic
tank/sand filter system with a package contact stabilization
plant. As described in our Staff Report and Recommendations
dated July 14, 1987, the existing wastewater treatment plant
in considerable disrepair and should be replaced with a new
facility. The request to build the new facility is a much
needed move to improve the Town's existing treatment facilit
The Water Quality Section recommends approval of the
request for Authorization to Construct. Please refer to our
Staff Report and Recommendations for suggestions on drafting the
new NPDES Permit to accommodate the proposed construction. A
copy of the Staff Report and Recommendations has been attached
since the MIS printout indicates that you may not have received
our original submission.
If you have any questions or if you need any additional
information, please advise.
Attachment.
JTH:se
is
s.

, timer Tauniain
SPENCER MOUNTAIN, N. C. 28052
nt.
North Y--IfWt Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development
Environmental Management Commission
Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 276
Reply to:
co Main Mill Office
McAdenville, N.0 28101
duly 30, 1987
Attention: Mr. Dal • Overcash
Subject: Authorization to Construct NPDES Permit No.NC0020966
Town of Spencer Mountain
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Overcash,
We would liketo request authorization to construct on our subject
wastewater treat.ent plant to modify our existing permit and 0.030 MGD
facility from our existing sand bed system to a 0.050 MGD contact stabi-
lization plant. Funds have been approved and a purchase order for a
mechanical treatment plant Model 12 DAC50CM as manufactured by Davco
Corp. has been issued contengent on your acceptance and approval of the
attachedplans and specifications. Weplan to tie our two existing lift
pumps to the Davco 6" influent lines and tie the plant 6" effluent to
existing. 6" discharge lineto the South Fork River. We will connect our
existing clorination system to the Davco Plant.
If you have any questions please contact me in the Pharr Yarns,
Corporate Engineering Office in McAdenville, NC 28101 at phone number
704-824-3551 extension 399. Thank you for your assistance.
P.E.
ng
WHC:rgs
cc: Thurman Horne, Mooresville
Donald Sherrill
Hershel Hamrick
Ken Botts

Date: July 14, 1987
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No. NC 0020966
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Town of Spencer Mountain
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 8
McAdenville, North Carolina 28101
2. Date of Investigation: June 24, 1987
3. Report Prepared By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E.
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Mike Church;
704/824-3551
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of S. R. 2201
and S. R. 2200, travel west on S. R. 2200 approximately 0.2
mile. The facility is located an the right (north) side of
S. R. 2200 beside the South Fork Catawba River.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35° 18' 25"
Longitude: 810 06' 35"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SE
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The
existing site encompasses approximately 1/4 acre. There is
adequate land available for future expansion and
modification.
Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
general terrain is hilly with slopes approximately 5-15%.
The existing wastewater treatment plant site does not
appear to be in an area of frequent flooding although it
appears that it may be within the 100 year flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approximately 200 feet.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: South Fork
Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-08-36

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Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: There are no known users for any
reasonable distance downstream other than for
secondary recreation and agriculture. The Town of
Spencer Mountain maintains a water intake
approximately 0.3 mile above the wastewater treatmen
plant discharge. The nearest downstream discharger
Crompton & Knowles Corporation which is located
approximately 3 miles downstream.
PART I1 - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
s
a. Volume of Wastewater: .015 MGD (wastewater treatment
plant design flaw)
.030 MGD (existing permitted
flow)
.050 MGD (proposed wastewater
treatment plant design.
flow)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not needed
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing wastewater treatment plant consists of a
septic tank, dosing tank, dual surface sand filters and
effluent chlorination. The existing wastewater treatment
plant was designed for .015 MGD although the present permit.
limitation is .03 MGD.
By letter dated July 10, 1987.(copy attached) the Town has
requested that their Permit be modified to allow the
replacement of the existing wastewater treatment plant with
a new .05 MGD package contact stabilization plant.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: septage is
periodically removed from the septic tank by a septage
hauler. Sludge (crust) removed from the sand filters is
disposed at the County landfill. Sludge will continue to
be removed from the new package plant by a septage hauler.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: Class I
7. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s): 01 02

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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: The Permit should
contain two (2) sets of limits, one for the existing flow
of .03 MGD and the other for .05 MGD to be effective upon
completion of construction and transition of usage from the
existing wastewater treatment to the new wastewater
treatment plant.
4. Other: The Permit should contain a compliance schedule as
follows:
1. Submit plans and specifications and request
authorization to construct new wastewater treatment
facilities by no later than Ju1y 31, 1987.
2. Begin construction within thirty (30) days of
receiving authorization to construct.
. Complete construction within thirty (30) days of
beginning construction.
4. Complete transition of usage from the existing
wastewater treatment facility (septic tank/sand
filter) to the new wastewater treatment facility
within ninety (90) days of completing construction but
by no later than July 1, 1988.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The existing wastewater treatment plant is in considerable
disrepair. One of the sand filters is inoperable due to the
collapse of a concrete wall.
A review of the past twelve (12) months of self -monitoring
data reveals, in the seven (7) months that BOD was reported,
there were three (3) violations (no BOD results were reported in
the other five (5) months).
These factors combined with the fact that the existing
facilities are simply old and worn out have led the Town to
realize that substantial improvements are needed. Toward this
end, the Town has submitted a letter (dated July 10, 1987, copy
attached) requesting that the NPDES Permit include provisions to
allow the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility
and has proposed a construction schedule.

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It is recommended that the Permit be renewed with the two
(2) sets of limitations and the compliance schedule suggested
above (Part III. 3 & 4).
Note No. 1: The recommendations for drafting the Permit
in the above described manner are made with
the understanding that the Town is eligible
for a 301 (i)(1) extension.
Note No. 2: No actual relaxation in the effluent
limitations is proposed since the applicant
has indicated that they will be able to
comply with all existing limitations during
the construction period. However,
considering that the existing facility is.
already receiving flow in excess of its
design capacity, the poor condition of the
existing facility and the recent history of
noncompliance, it. is our opinion that the
Permit should include the suggested schedule
for constructing a. new wastewater treatment
plant.
Note No.
Prior to issuing authorization to construct,
attention should be given to insuring that
all proposed facilities are adequately
protected from flooding.
gna:te of Repot Preparer
ater W uality, $ gionalSupervisor
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SPENCER MOUNTAIN, N. C. 28052
July 10, 1987
N.C. Dept. of Natural Economic
Resources
Div. of Environmental Management
919 N. Main Street
P.C. Box 950
Mooresville, N.G. 28115
Attn: Mr. Thurman Horne, Engineer
Subject: NPDES'Permit No. NC0020966
Town of Spencer Mountain, Gaston Co.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Dear Mr. Horne,
We would like to request authorization to modify our existing permit
and 0.030 MGD wastewater treatment plant from our existing sand bed system
to a 0.050 contact stabilization plant. Funds have been approved, and pur-
chase order for a mechanical treatment plant as manufactured by Davco Corp.
has been issued contengent on your acceptance and approval of plans and
specifications. We would like to submit the following compliance schedule:
1. We would plan to submit plans and specifications and request
for authorization to construct prior to Friday, July 31, 1987,.
Upon receipt of your authorization to construct we would issue
contracts and begin construction within thirty days.
We would plan to co plete construction within thirty days
after issuance of contracts.
We would expect to attain operational level meeting final,.
effluent limitations within ninty (90 days after completion
of construction.
We appreciate your assistance with expiditin our request.
Sincerely,
H. Coz
Director of Engineerin
PE

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Jarrtes G. Martin, Crovernor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Dear
tv
7
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No. NCO(
County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following de,cume
_m Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (fair proposed coast 'r614tbrd'i lf+?i30
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
The items checked below are needed before reviewlJF
Application form (Copy en4
Engineering Proposal (See Attachment.)
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
'i U
the application is not made complete within this
returned to you and may be resubmitted when comp
This application has been. assigned to „tivt tl
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for re
any comments recommendations, questions o
for the review of the application.
days
ew. You will b4 advised of
other information necessary
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting, that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge.. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above.
cc:
y9
hair oubefr'y, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
Pollution & ve°astir.
Pays
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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CER MOUNTAIN, N. C. 1 2
Jane 4, 1987
Mr. Dale Overcash, Head
NPDES Permits Group
N.C. Dept. N.R.C.D.
P.Q. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Subject: Town of Spencer Mtn..
Permit No. NC0020966
Dear Mr. Dvercash,
The subject N.P.D.E.S. permit expires June 30, 1987. Renewal of
the existing permit is requested for operation. There has been no
change in flow or wastewater characteristics.
Improvements and alternative treatment syste;s are being consi-
dered because of the age of the facility and damage to one of the
existing sand filter walls. Plans and specifications will be submitted
to you for consideration with request for a supplement to the existing
permit..
Please find enclosed a check for $75.00 to comply with regulation
.0105 (under 50,000 gpd).
I can be contacted at 704-824-3551 for futher assistance or infor-
mation needed and look forward to working with you to complete the
permit.
cc: H. Hamrick
B. Sherrill
B. Cozart
y Submitted,
Mike Church
Operator in Responsible Charge
Town of Spencer Mtn.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
it 1.9.
& ENGS E.E111616

North Caro ina Department of Natural
Resources &Ckmmunity Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
he Honorable Glen G. Hall, Jr.
Mayor, Town of Spencer Mountain
Post Office Box 8
McAdenville, North Carolina2$101
Subject: Amendment of NPDES Permit No. NC 0020966
,-- Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gaston County
DiVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Roper: F, Helms
Director
James A, Summers, Secretary Telecnone 919 733-7015
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
September 26, 1984
Dear Mayor Halt:
There have beecent Olicy changes resulting in new minimum monitoring
requirements. We are ttaithmitting herewith a copy of an amended Page M-3,
reflecting the new requirements, which should replace the existing M-3 page in
the permit.
All other terms and conditions contained in. the original permit remain
unchanged andin full effect. These modifications are issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained. in these modifications
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within. 30 days following
receipt of these modifications, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such. demand is made, these modifications shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning these modifications, please contact
Mr. David T. Adkins, at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely yours,
Origiti,lt Signed iy
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Supervisor
.17,3e7 ::7!7;17-71It:',.87

Flow
`1` ; ro S.
ENT Lifil Jiiii II` AND MOiiIIORING REQUIRE
er
permit tec: is ar
discharges shza
B/ 4 Y Air,
lY,._llvJ ic^ v Y AWJ.
Goliform Bacteria (txeometri,.
nissoiVL I Oxygen
r :a iw.lr� z1 Chlorine
Final
on the effective da
o discharge from eutfa
d and monitored by t
atlons
Other
l.h1y !
0.03 MGD
30 rng/l
30 mg/1
astirt i until
s) serial nun�i�er�s) Ofll.
permitt_ie as specified below
Moni t.nr°l Requirements
eci fy) ***httasurement
klY...�\v`1. -Fr e iuenLy
45 nrg/1.
45 mg/ 1.
1000/100 ml. 2000/100
Daily
2/Month
2/Month
Monthly
2/Month
Weekly
Weekly
Daily
* Sanp1 c
Locat.i
Instantaneous I or E
Composite I, E
Composite E
Composite E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab E
*Sample Locations: .1:-Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upst"ream, D-Downstr(-.aflI **All stream samples shall be grab.
Yeverydaymay g , 1 l a.aaxcstation Saturdays,
anone ( Sundays,and
per week except holidays.cep
hail means on which a wastewater disc,har e occurs
Daily stream sampling frequency be. reduced at each samp gexce t during
the rnontlis of June, July, August, and September, when the fre«lueracy must be no less than. three (3) times per
week at. each sari il..i. ag station -
****The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream cif
5F above ambient stream water temperature.
shall not lacy 1 . than 6.0 standard
ri9rrni tnreil weekly by grab sampl.es at E.
ie no discwharir of ids or vi
9.0

Permit No. NC002t7 66
STATE OF NORTH CAROI. I NA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P ER M 1 T
To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated, and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
TOWN OF SPENCER MOUNTAIN
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment. Plant
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fi rk Catawba River in the Catawba River
Basin
in. accordance with effluent limitsti.c
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and I
This permit shall become effective
monitoring
of.
This permit and the authorization to discharge, shall
Signed this day of
T
midnight on
and other
R. Paul Wilms, 1)l..rector
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Prniit No. NC0020966
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGD wastewater treatment
plant consisting of a septic tank dual surface sand filtersand
effluent chlorination located. on NCSR 2200 near Spencer Mountain,
Gaston County (See Part ITT of this Permit); and
2. After receiving and Authorization to Construct from the Division
of Environmental Management, construct and operate n 0.05 MGD
package, contact -stabilization plant located at the existing
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Plant site.
3. Discharge from said treatment -works into the Sonth Fork Catawba
River which is classified Glass "WS-ITI" waters in the Catawba
River Basin.

1)
LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIRE iR 'r Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s)
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric
Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge
tat ions
the permit and lasting until expiration or expansion
rial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limit
ICE;/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify)
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weedy Avg.
mean)
°. Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
M3
Monitoring
equir
Measurement Samp1
Frequency TYp
0.03 MGD Daily
30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 2/month
30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 2/month
Monthly
1000/100 ml. 2000/100 ml. 2/month
Daily
Weekly
monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue con
nt valves (85% removal) .
shallbe less than 6.0 standard
the effluent by grab sample.
no
:ntrations sha
Instantaneous
Composite:
Composite
Composite'.
Grab
Grab
Grab
I or E
1, E
E, I
E
E
not exceed 15% of the respective
s nor greater than 9,0 standard units and shall be
charge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
NC0020966

A.
El'PIIENT LI2iITATIONs AND ONITi RING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning upon expansion. above 0.03 MGD and las
author ± ed to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such disc
by the Permittee as specified below:
a.racteristics
F l ow
BOD, .5Day, 2C Degrees C **
Total Suspended Residue **
NH3.as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2 . NO3 ± TKN)
Total Phosphorus
* S
** Th
influent valves (85 removal
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample.
pie locations: E - Effluent,
Disch
Influent
Other Units
Monthly Avg,.
0.05 MGD
30.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/1
1000/100 ml.
(Specify)
Weekly Avg.
45.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/1
2000/100 ml .
urti1 expiration, Permittee
es shall be limited and moni,tcre
Monitorigg Re Irene is
Continuous
2/month
2/month.
Monthly
2/month
Daily
Weekly
Quarterly
Quarterly
SamEp
Recording
Composite'
Composite
Composite r.
Grab
Grab
Grab
Compos ite
Composite
a *Sple
Location
1 or E
1, E
E, 1
E
E
E
E
E
E
monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 1.5m of the respective
w
units nor greater
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam
"13
than 9.0
standard units and shall be
other than trace amounts.
NC0020966

North Caro ina Departrnent of Nayura
Resources &Community Deve opmen
Jan ,s B. u
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ML . M... J. Smith
Spencer
P.O. bo 40236
Charlotte, North Ca? 11ina 2d244
icseph V Grin`
July 9, 19L
SUBJECT. Permit No.
Spencer Mountain WWTP
Gaston :.r'n County
ecre tar
In accordance with our application for discharge Permit rece3.vcrd
August 28, 1981,
This permit is d pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statutes 14 -215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U. S. En s ronmental Protection Agency dated October 19, 1975.
are forwarding herewith the subject State-NP ES Permit.
I f any parts, re xrri rernennts , or 1 imi tat:lor contained in this Permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an odjudicatory hearing before
a hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this Permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless
such demand is made, ti cs permit shall be final and binding.
Pic
requirements t
control of this discharge.
This
.t does not affect the
may be required t .
any questions co ncernix
tone. H19j 733 -5181.
cc: Mr.
Mooresville
Moor
Division of En
this Fermi'
not transferable.
cast 0
equiremertt to obt.air. other Perm
roiu e.ntal Management. if you
ase contact Mr. Reg
Robert F. Helms
Director

Permit No o n 0
,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Discharge. Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(
In compliance withthe provisions of North Carolina General. Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North, Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Controi Act, as
amenned,
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gaston County
to receiving waters
South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in cordn with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, anu III hereof.
sh,all become effective JUL 09. me
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight:
,JUN 3 0
Signed th is day of JUL 0 9 /9, 82
Original Signed By
W. LEE FLEMING, JR., for
Robet F. Helms, Director
DiNision of Environmental Yianagement
By 4;uthority of the Envir(pnmentai.
Management. Commission

SUPPLEMENT TO PE ''`. T COVER SHEET'
Spencer Moue°
s hereby authorized to:
gage
Permit No NC `'0
Continue to operate an existing 0.015 OR wastewater trea
plant consisting ef a septic tankdosing tank with dual alternatin
pumps, dual sand filters, and effluent chlintin, located at
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant (Note Part III, CondiCondition
No, f this Permit), and
Discharge from said tree
is classified Class -II
ks into South Fork awhe Pivet which

EFFL
Cha rya c to ri s.
T LIMITATIONS AND Mil+NITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL
ing t-e period beginning on the effective date
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) s
h discharges shall be limited and monitored by the perm
nych
Monthly yq,
s s
1H as N
Fecal Col form Bacteria (Geometric Mean
Settleable Matter
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen
Residual Chlorine
COD
Total Residue
*Sample Locati rns:
Discharge .sritations
and last
number(
spec
g until e:
001.
icd below:
ation,
Monitoring Reg
other Units (Specsfy) ***Measurement **Sample
RTEA v'g .. F e u e n cY._ !IPP
Daily Instantaneous
Quarterly Composite
Annually Comp©site
Annually Composite
1000/100 ml 2000/100 ml Quarterly Grab
Daily Grab
Daily Grab
Daily Grab
Daily Grab
Quarterly Composite
Annually Composite
I Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream **A11 stream samples shall be grab.
0.03 MGD
30 mg/1
30 mg/1
I or E
I,I,0
I,E
I,E
E,U,D
E.
E,U,D
U,D
E
E,U,D
I,E
***;laity means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily
sampling frequency may be reduced at. each sampling station to one (1) time per week except during the months of June,
August and September, when the frequency must be no less than three (3) times per week at each sampling station.
****The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of 5°F
ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard un
45 mg/1
45 mg/1
r greater than 9.0 star dard units and
shall be monitored quarterly by grab samples at I, E, U, D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
stream
July,
above

-low
30 D 5
TSS
v3
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND M NITO IN REQUIREMENTS - FINAL'
During the period beginning on the effective date
the permittee is authorized to dis harge from outfall(s) ser
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pernit.
t
s N
Coliform, Bacteria (Geometr
Settleable Matter
Tempera t u re
Dissolved Oxygen
Residual Chlorine
Total Residue
*Sarn�le Locations: I -In
rations
Units (Specify)
Avg,. Pro n tli * 1Te e iT ,
0.03 MGD
30 mg/1 45 mg/1
30 mg/1 45 mg/1
100 ml 2000/ 100 ml
ent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream **All
and lasting until expiration,
number(s) .)0
as specific
Mon
R
**Samp1
TyLe
Instantaneous
Composite
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Composite
Comp©site
stream samples shall be grab.
Daily
Quarterly
Annually
Annually
Quarterly
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Quarterly
Annually
I or E
I,E,U,D
I,E
I,E
E,U,D
E
E,U,D
U,D
E
E,U,D
I,E
***Daily means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily
sampling frequency may be reduced at each sampling stat. ion to one (1) time per week except during the months of June,
August and September, when the frequency must be no less than three (3) times per week at each sampling station.
****The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of
ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and
shall be monitored quarterly by grab samples at I, E, U, D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts,
'eam
y,
F above

EFFLUENT -TATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
wring the period beginning on the effective date and. lasting until expiration,
tine permittee is authorized to. discharge from outfaii(s) serial number(s) OOl w
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified be'lori.
c
da
Month Avg e ek. r
charge
TSS
NH3 as N
Fecal Col iforn Baacteria ( Geornetrir; Mean) 1000/10
Settleable Matter,
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen
Residual Chlorine
C O D
Total Residue
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream
0.03 MGD
30 mg/1
30 mg/1
Monitoring Requi rem
peci fy) ***Measurement **SaTpl e
eRTT—vg. Trcc r.iencl T,yPe
Daily Instantaneous 1 or E
Quarterly Composite 1,E,U,D
Annually Composite I,'E
Annually Composite I,E
2000/'100 ml Quarterly Grab E,U,D
Daily Grab E
Daily Grab E,U,D
Daily Grab U,D
Daily Grab E
Quarterly Composite E,U,D
Annually Composite I,E
**All stream samples shall be grab,
45 mg/1
45 mg/1
***Daily means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily stream
sampling frequency may be reduced at each sampling station to one (1) time per week except during the months of June, July,
August and September, when the frequency must be no less than three (3) times per week at each sampling station.
****The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of 5°FF above
ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0
shall be monitored quarterly by grab samples at I, E, U, D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in ether tha
units and
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CHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
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The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
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"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"DEMused herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) ,, postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on sEp 14 1982 . Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
. Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week. period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one-wtek period.
c. Flow, M /day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged. monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows -recorded duringthe calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of anyset of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal
to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva-
lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of
the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
. Composite Sample: A "composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
(3)
An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
Grab Sample: A "grab sample is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
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6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the locations) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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MANAGEMENT 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. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for complaince with the effluent limitations and prohibitions
of this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows
of this discharge shall submit, not later than six months from the date
of issue of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which
identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer
system bypass or overflow.
This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflo
scheduled to be performed as part of an Environment
facilities planning project.
Removed Substances
analyses are
Protection Agency
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of 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.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards to
prevent the discharge of untreated of inadequately treated wastes
during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power
sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated efflu-
ent. Should the treatment works not include the above capabilities at
time of permit issuance, the permittee must furnish within six onths
to the permitting authority, for approval, an implementation schedule
for their installing, or documentation demonstrating that such measures
are not necessary to prevent discharge of untreated or inadequately
treated wastes. Such documentation shall include frequency and duration
of power failures and an estimate of retention capacity of untreated
effluent.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in whi0., any records are required to be kept under the
terrns and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable tines to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept uner the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitcring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2 Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not trarsferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of faeilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplot:i, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit lr the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shal: he forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement el any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provide0 for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federa Act.
4. Permit Modi'ieatlon
After notice and opoortunity-for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and i. S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, susperrie'a, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause includinc, hut rot limitedto, the following:
a. Violation of. any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. 0btainirf7 this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully a-':1 relevant facts; or
c. A. change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent redu-tior or eliMnation of the authorized. discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act far a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. C. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
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
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not. authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive 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 theexpiration date. Any discharge without a permit
after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement proce-
dures as provided in N. C. G. 5. 143-215.6, and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
11. Industrial Pretreatment Standards
Permittee shall require any industrial dischargers into the permitted
system to. meet Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part403
promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. The permittee
shall provide semi-annual reports to the permitting agency regarding the
pre-treatment requirements which have been imposed on each major contri-
buting industry and the results achieved therefrom. Other information
may be needed regarding new industrial discharges and this will be
requested from the permittee after the permitting agency has received
notice of the new industrial discharge.
A major contributing industry is one that: (1) has a flow of 50,000
gallons or more per average work day; (b) has a flow greater than five
percent of the flow carried by the municipal system receiving the. waste;
(c) has in its waste a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in
standards issued. under Section 307(a) of the Act; (d) has significant
impact either singly or in combination with other contributing industries,
on the treatment works or thequality of its effluent.
Any change in the definition ofa major contributing industry as a
result of promulgations in response. to Section 307 of the Act shall
become a part of this Permit.
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PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Effluent Limitations on Pollutants Attrihutabie to
Indus
1, Effluent limitations from this discharger arelisted in. Part I of this permit.
It is apparent that other pollutants attributable toinputs from major
contributing industries using the municipal system may also 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 into the waste treatment system:
a. Wastes which create a fire or explosion hazard in the treatment works.
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to treatment works.
c lid or viscous substances in amounts which cause obstructions to the
flow in sewers or interference with the proper operation of the treatment
works.
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant discharge ratewhich is
excessive over relatively short time periods so as to cause a loss of
treatment efficiency.
e. Heat in amountswhich will inhibit biological activity in the treatment
works resulting in interference but in no caseheat in such quaBtities
that the temperature at the treatment works influent exceeds. 40 C (104 F)
unless the works aredesigned to accomodate such heat. (After August 25, 1981)
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. Suchactions by
the permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the major contri-
buting industries discharging to the municipal system.
The permittee shall require each major contributing industry subject to
pre-treatment standards or any other applicable requirements promulgated
pursuant to Section 307 of the Act to submit to the permittee periodic
notice (at intervals not to exceed. 9 months) regarding specific actions taken
to achieve full compliance with the requirements of Section 307. Starting
on the permittee shall submitsemi-annually to the permit
issuing authority a report summarizing the progress of all known major
contributing industries subject to the requirements of Section 307 towards
full compliance with such requirements. Such report shall include at
least the following information:
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a. A narrative summary of actions taken by the permittee to ensure
that all major contributing industries comply with the requirements
of Section 307.
b. The number of major contributing industries using the treatment
works, divided into SIC group categories.
c. The number of major contributing industries in full compliance
with the requirements of Section 307, or not subject to these
requirements (e.g., discharge only compatible pollutants).
d. A list identifying by name those major contributing industries
presently in violation of the requirements of Section 307.
4, Immediately upon issuance of this permit, the permittee shall establish
and implement a procedure to obtain from all major contributing indus-
tries specific information on the quality and quantity of effluents intro-
duced by such industrial users. The following information shall be
reported to the permitting agency on a quarterly basis beginning
; quarterly reports reflecting no change from the previous quarter
may simply relate this fact, without submitting repetitive data.
a. Section IV, Standard Form A shall be completed and submitted for
each major contributing industry.
b. Information on the municipal facility as a whole is to be reported
on the monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM - No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and
1.3).
Once the specific nature of industrial contributions has been identified,
data collection and reporting requirements may be levied for other
parameters in addition to those included on Form (DEM No. 1.0, 1.1,
1.2, and 1.3).
5. Based on the information regarding industrial inputs reported by the
permittee pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the permittee will be
notified by the permitting authority of the availability of industrial
effluent guidelines on which to calculate allowable inputs of incompatible
pollutants based on BPT for each industry group. Copies of guidelines
will be provided as appropriate. Not later than 120 days following
receipt of this information, the permittee shall submit to the permitting
authority calculations reflecting allowable inputs from each major con-
tributing industry. The permittee shall also require all such major
contributing industries to implement necessary pre-treatment requirements
(as provided for in, 40 CFR, Part 403), providing the permitting authority
with notifications of specific actions taken in this regard. At that time,
the permit may be amended to reflect the municipal facility's effluent
requirements for incompatible pollutants.
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B. Previous Permits
A11 previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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Permit No. NC O020966
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under The NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the, provisions of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted
by the North Carolina EnvironmentalManagementCommission, and the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gaston County
to receiving waters of South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, mo
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and Ii
on
taring requirements, and other
hereof.
This permit shall become effective NOV
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
J U N .81
Signed this day of
Original Signed by
W. E. KNIGHT
W. E.. Knight, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
own of Spencer Mountain
is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGO wastewater treatment
plant consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank with dual alter-
nating pumps, dual sand filters, and effluent chlorination,
located at Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant (Note
Part III, Condition No. "E" of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works into South Fork. Catawba
River which is classified Class A -II.
Enter into contract for construction and construct additional
facilities which may be required in order to comply with final
effluent limitations, subject to Part III, Condition No. C of
this Permit,

Flow
the
,AT IONS D REQU I RCMF TS - INI'TIAL
period beginning on the effective date
13 authorized to discharge from outfall(s)
be limited and monitored by the perri tt
Lei acharge Lirni tatinns
al
and lasting until June 30, 1977,
ber(s)001. Such
specified below
Moni
_'gj iy (11'sJdayJ. her Units (5JS nifyj Measurement
Av . tekJy Avg, Monthly Avg. W eekly Avg.}r"n° ni :�rci
O.03 MGD Daily Instantaneous I or E
BOD5 6,8(15) 10.3(22.5) 60 mg/1 90 mg/1 Quarterly Composite I, E, U,
TSS 6.8(15) 10.3(22.5) 60 mg/1 90 mg/1 Annually Composite I, E
NH3 as N Annually Composite I, E
Fecal Coliform Bacteria 1000/1OO ml 2000/10O ml Quarterly Grab E, U, D
Settleable Matter Daily Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E, U, D
Dissolved Oxygen Daily Grab U, D
Residual Chlorine Daily Grab E
COD Quarterly Composite E, U, 0
Total Residue Annually Composite I, E
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, and D-Downstream **All stream samp'Ies shall be grab
**Daily means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily stream
sampling frequency may be reduced at each sampling station to one (1) time per week except during the months of June, July,
August, and September, when the frequency must be no less than three (3) times per week at each sampling station.
The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving strean of 5°F above
the ambient stream water temperature.
Tho pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units ►rnr greater than
uH bra monitored quarterly by grab samples at I, E, U, D.
rh re O11 bo no c'ischarye of floating solids or visible foam in nether then ,race oiiiunt,.
9.0 standard units
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800
TSS
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i 1 TAT I ONS AMID M1(lIl I TO C11 l C EQU I f EMFNTS FINAL
od beginning July 1, 1977 and lasting. until expiration,
s authorized to discharge from outfall(s serial nuntber(s)001. Such
l be limited and monitored by the permlttee as specified below:
Di
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Jay 11 s days Other- Units
Monthly Avg. ckly llua, Monthly Avg, eekly Avg,_
M1on1torinr
0.03 MGD Daily Instantaneous I or E
5.1(11.3) 30 mg/1 Quarterly Composite 1, E, U,
5.1(11.3) 30 mg/1 Annually Composite I, E
Annually Composite I, E
Fecal Coll or Bacteria 1000/100 ml 2000/100 ml Quarterly Grab E, U, D
Settleable Matter Daily Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E, U, D
Dissolved Oxygen Daily Grab U, 0
Residual Chlorine Daily Grab E
COD Quarterly Composite E, U, D
Total Residue Annually Composite I, E
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, and D-Downstream **All stream samples shall be grab
***Daily means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturday, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily stream
sampling frequency may be reduced at each sampling station to one (1) time per week except during the months of June, July,
August, and September, when the frequency must be no less than three (3) times per week at each sampling station.
The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of 5°F above
ambient stream water temperature.
Thr pH shall not be less than 6.0 s;tanciard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
,) rd hn l l be monitored quarterly by grab samples at I, E, U, D.
ThorL all be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam 1n other than trace til,io nit°;.
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SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
Applicant shall meet final effluent limitations on or before July l:,1977.
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress ar, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
MO1iITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3), postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on p% ti,: . Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687'
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria, is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal
to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva-
lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of
the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
f. Composite Sample: A "composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
g-
An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
Grab Sample: A "grab sample" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
(3)
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
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6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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A. MANAGEMENT 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. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission, of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
'. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per—
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition;
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit,
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for complaince with the effluent limitations and prohibitions
of this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows
of this discharge shall submit, not later than six months from the date
of issue of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which
identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer
system bypass or overflow.
This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are
scheduled to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency
facilities planning project.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of 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.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards to
prevent the discharge of untreated of inadequately treated wastes
during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power
sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated, efflu
ent. Should the treatment works not include the above capabilities at
time of permit issuance, the permittee must furnish within, six months
to the permitting authority, for approval, an implementation schedule
for their installing, or documentation demonstrating that such measures
are not necessary to prevent discharge of untreated or inadequately
treated wastes. Such documentation shall include frequency and duration
of power failures and an estimate of retention capacity of untreated
effluent.
. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee°s premises where an effluent source it
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership offcilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the i osition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and G. S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. 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
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.

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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive 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 discharge without a permit
after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement proce-
dures as provided in N. C. O. S. 143-215.6, and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
11. Industrial Pretreatment Standards
Permittee shall require any industrial dischargers into the permitted
system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 128)
promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. The permittee
shall provide semi-annual reports to the permitting agency regarding the
pre-treatment requirements which have been imposed on each major contri-
buting industry and the results achieved therefrom. Other information
may be needed regarding new industrial discharges and this will be
requested from the permittee after the permitting agency has received
notice of the new industrial discharge.
A major contributing industry is one that: (1) has a flow of 50,000
gallons or more per average work day; (b) has a flow greater than five
percent of the flow carried by the municipal system receiving the waste;
(c) has in its waste a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in
standards issued under Section 307(a) of the Act; (d) has significant
impact either singly or in combination with other contributing industries,
on the treatment works or the quality of its effluent.
Any change in the definition of a major contributing industry as a
result of promulgations in response to Section 307 of the Act shall
become a part of this Permit.
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PART III OTHER REDUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Effluent Eimitations on Pollutants Attrib
Industrial Users
Effluent limitations from this discharger are listed in Part I of this
permit, It is apparent that other pollutants attributable to inputs
from major contributing industries using the municipal system may also be
present in the permittee`"s discharge. At such time as sufficient infor-
mation 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 into the waste treatment system:
a. Wastes which create a fire or explosion hazard in the treatment works.
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to treatment works.
C. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause obstructions to the
flow in sewers or interference with the proper operation of the treatment
works.
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and
excessive over relatively shor
treatment efficiency.
pollutant discharge rate which is
me periods so as to cause a loss of
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 128) 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 major contri-
buting industries discharging to the municipal system.
The permittee shall require each major contributing industry subject to
pre-treatment standards or any other applicable requirements promulgated
pursuant to Section 307 of the Act to submit to the permittee periodic
notice (at intervals not to exceed 9 months) regarding specific actions taken
to achieve full compliance with the requirements of Section 307. Starting
on „14A, 11 1N7 the permittee shall submit semi-annually to the permit
issuing authority a report summarizing the progress of all known major con-
tributing industries subject to the requirements of Section 307 towards full
compliance with -such requirements. Such report shall include at least the
following information:
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a. A narrative summary of actions taken by the permit
that all major contributing industries comply with
of Section 307.
Page of
Permit No. NC
e to ensure
he requirements
b. The number of major contributing industries using the treatment
works, divided into SIC group categories.
c. The number of major contributing industries in full compliance
with the requirements of Section 307, or not subject to these
requirements (e.g., discharge only compatible pollutants).
d. A list identifying by name those major contributing industries
presently in violation of the requirements of Section 307.
4, Immediately upon issuance of this permit, the permittee shall establish
and implement a procedure to obtain from all major contributing indus-
tries specific information on the quality and quantity of effluents intro-
duced by such industrial users. The following information shall be
reported to the permitting agency on a quarterly basis beginning
quarterly reports reflecting no change from the previous quarter
may simply relate this fact, without submitting repetitive data.
a. Section IV, Standard Form A shall be completed and submitted for
each major contributing industry.
b. Information on the municipal facility as a whole is to be reported
on the monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM . No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and
1.3).
Once the specific nature of industrial contributions has been identified,
data collection and reporting requirements may be levied for other
parameters in addition to those included on Form (DEM Nod 1,0, 1.1,
1.2, and 1.3).
5. Based on the information regarding industrial inputs reported by the
permittee pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the permittee will be
notified by the permitting authority of the availability of industrial
effluent guidelines on which to calculate allowable inputs of incompatible
pollutants based on 5PT for each industry group. Copies of guidelines
will be provided as appropriate. Not later than 120 days following
receipt of this information, the permittee shall submit to the permitting
authority calculations reflecting allowable inputs from each major con-
tributing industry. The permittee shall also require all such major
contributing industries to implement necessary pre-treatment requirements
(as provided for in 40 CFR, Part 128), providing the permitting authority
with notifications of specific actions taken in this regard. At that time,
the permit may be amended to reflect the municipal facility's effluent
requirements for incompatible pollutants.
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Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. Receipt of the permit constitutes notice of
such action. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this
permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimi-
nation System governs discharges from this facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans, the plans may be considered approved and construction
authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator
must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities.
E. Prohibition of Sewer Connections
No new connections except normal in -town residential connections shall
be made to the wastewater collection system without written consent of the
Division of Environmental Management.
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NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: N
FACILITY NAME: Tows
Facility Status:(
(clrcl� 00)
Permit Stati
Major Minor
Pipe No:
1
sPEMCER MourlTA-1IJ t. 07TP
Design Capacity (MGi7):.
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow): ...
Comments:
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RECEIVING STREAM: -
TAA R r v e.
Class '.-�--.
Sub -Basin: 0 3 - ti$_ -3
Reference USGS Quad: r' 14 (please attach)
County:f% -o
Regional Office As Fa
(skew ewe)
Requested By:
Prepared By:
Reviewed
Ra Wa Wi
Date:
Date:
Date:
Winter
Drainage Area
M
deler
Date Rec.
Avg. Streamfiow (cfs):.
7Q10 (cfs)f7`a , - i, tinter 7Q10 (cfs) 22a 30Q2 (cfs)
Toxicity Limits: IWC
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream.. Location
Downstream
% (circle one) Acute / Chronic
Location Zvi
Effluent
Characteristli+
I BOD5 (mg/l)
NH3-N
D.O.
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Summer
TSS
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Tepe cf. Wabte : DOMESTIC'
Statbm : EXISTING
Pere. vMatj Stream : SOUTH FORM T-IIAWRA RIVER
Stremm Clabb WSIII
Subbabib . 030036
County : GASTON DcaImaqe Acca M.vp mib) MR1
Regional Offece MR0 Average Slow M;f0) CRO
Reaubtav RRIDGES Summer 7M1R (cD))) : 1E0
Date bf Requebt 6/18b*W7 Wlatec 1C.P1.0 Icfm) CEO
Omba FIM)SR 200C : 300
, RECOMMENDED Errt.Jup LiM[TS
: EXIST.
Wasteflow sned): 0.0T
5-Rev OOD C-Ig/1)! 30
Gmaanja MltreemE :Nm/I); MR
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Downstream fMl.'/ND:f Ltr 1 4 4SE20.03
COMMENTS - -
RECOMMEND INSTREAM MONITOEIMC ELa THE FOLLOWING PeRARETERS:
COMDUCLIVITY,FECAC CI) RING ENCMLb DE WEEETY DUPING SUM-
MER APETROST) -)ND FTWEEEL)( DURING 1HE WINTER (NOV-MeRD.
0,72
"'Ole 7.74e fr. die 4,4-At" et Aro •• Ye:Aril Am? 5 se., - e 04.5 0 .4'7 7/4; 7104
•14'7,1//.‘e 4,troce":1,-"ea^ge..42 e /or c At
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v/ ixt.5 /01,c,0,4)5ec--7,43ge..).
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SEP 1 8 1987
RETURN Tn TECHNICAL SERVICES DV

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James F1_ Hunt, Jr,, Governor James A, Summers, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAC
September 18, 1984
The ble Glen G. Hall, Jr. , Mayor
Town of Spencer Mountain
Post Of ffce Box 8
McAdenville, N. C. 281.01
Subject: Amendment of NPDES Permit
Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC 0020966
Gaston County, N. C.
Dear Mayor hall:
There have been recent policy changes resulting in new minimum monitoring
requirements. A draft copy of an amended. Page M--3 of the NPDES Permit reflecting
the new requirements for the wastewater discharge is enclosed. A request has
been forwarded to our Raleigh Office for amendment of the Permit to reflect the
changes. You will be advised if these amendments are adopted.,
If you should have any questions concerning this matter or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact Fes» Tana Fryer or me at telephone
number. [phone],
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, k?. E.
Water Quality Reg,nal FEngi.neer
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Gaston County Health Department
TDF:sju
Moores lie Regrnnal C)ttice r' a Box 90', 919 North Main Street, Moor esvile, N .,°':' CP9C ^etch t r , 7041,1663 1E39 1
4i;=cjo tOpo°t)a`t rortyr AftfrmatiVe A tic s Employer'

A. (1). EFFLUENT FATIONS AND MON I1Ofl NG REQUIREMENTS 1in:11
During the period beginning on the effective date anc lasting until
the pormittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall he limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
rffTuent, Characteristics
PJ/ 0.P.
MonthL.K Avg.
Di s1'd je 1 ii tat ions
11,)/(PY .
WeeLly_Ayg
Flow
BOD5
TSS
NU3 as N
Fecal Coliform Bacteria (Geometric Mean)
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen
Residual Chlorine
Other -Units (Specify)
M°D 'ACTHy 1\vj
Mon 1 nu_ [2st"iiLi 1 rt`InCiltS
***I-ieasurement ** Salop] S amp 1 e
r n ( 1 penocatinn
0.03 MGD Daily Instantaneous I or E
30 mg/1 45 mg/1 2/Month Composite I, E
30 mg/l 45 mg/1 2/Month Composite E
Monthly Composite E
1000/100 ml 2000/100 ml 2/Month Grab F
**** Weekly Grab E
Weekly Grab E
Daily Grab E
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream **All stream. samples shall be grab.
ly means every dayon which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
Daily stream. sampling frequency may he, reduced at each sampling station to one (1) time per week except during
the months of June, July, August, and September, when the frequency must be no Less than three (3) timesper
week at. each sampling station.
****The temperature of the effluent shall he such that it will not cause a temperature inthe receiving stream of
5 F above ambient stream water temperature.
The WI shall not he less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units and
shall be monitored weekly be grab samples at E.
There shall he no discharge of floating solids or visible foma In other than trace amounts.
c.

TC:
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vices Branch
fluent Limits for NPDES Permit.
DISCHARGER:
COUNTY: �, ^
SU3-3 5i 2:.
7Q10 FLv;::
LOL T JON OF DISCHARGE:
CAPACITY:
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D.O.
Y MEAT; EFFLUENT
CATION NEEDED

ATTACHMENT rr
Please indicate your 301(i) (1) preference by marking the
appropriate box and returning to the address given below as
soon as possible* but in no case later than Juie 26, 1978.
Mr. William C. Mills, Permits Unit
Division of Environmental Management
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh North Carolina 27611
I have an effective ECSL which I prefer to retain
and therefore do not wish to be conaidex d for a
301(i) (1) extension. (Note: While existing ECSL
may be retained. The time schedules contained
therein may not he amended.)
I have an effective ECSL and wish to request a
F3301(i)(1) extension. I have notified pll potential
' tie-ins as to the date and fact of my request for a
— 301,(i) (1) extension. A list of those potential tie-
ins is attached.
I do not Svc an effective LCSI, and, wish to request
a 301(i) ("1.) extension. I have notified all potential
tie-ins as to the date. and fact of my request for a
301('L)(1) extension. A. list of those potential tie-
ins is attached.
LI Ido
regu
of have an effective ECSL and do not wish to
t a 301(i) (1) extension.
,r frun i tan_
in, NC
,:.2810
ature of Au zed Agen

ENFORCEMENT COMPLIANCE SCHEH. LETTER
Subject NPDES ;emit No. NC 0 (JA6
Name of Permitte : Town of Spencet' eeoneen
Location of Permitted Discharee: Speneer Mountain
Pli-:
Tre
Dear Sir:
The above cited permit (the "Pei') requiros the discharge Identified
in and authorized by the Permit (the "Discharoe to meet the final effluent
limitations (the "Limitations") contained in th Permit by the july 1, 1977
date specified in 15NCAC23, Section .0400 and i Section 301(b)(1) of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the "Actl. Section' .0400 of 15NCAC211
Section 301(b)(1) of the Act and subsequent decittone of the Administrator
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Vederal Courts prevent a
permit issued pursuant to 15NCAC2H, Section .01r and Section 402 of the Act
from embodying a compliance schedule to achieve isee Limitations later than
such a date.
Based upon conferences and decumentetion, tile Division of Envirenmental
Management of the Department of Natural and Ecenclie Resources has Made a
finding as shown in the Fact Sheet that the peerittee cannot, despite all
reasonablebest efforts, achieve the Limitations !or the discharge between
the final effective date of the Permit and July , 1977.
The compliance schedule contained. in the 'omit not withstanding, this
Agency, in the exercise of its Prosecutorial diecretion, will not take action
against the Permittee under C.5. 143-215.6 or ':,,27tion 309 of the Act with
respect to the Permittee's failure to achieve O'sos Limitations on and after
July 1, 1977, until the data seecified herein the achievement of the
Limitations; provided, however that the Permit -es somplies with all of the
conditions contained in Attach-est I (Interim - -itations) and Attachment II
(Schedule of Compliance), and crevided further. 'net conditions do not arise
which warrant an emergency acticr under G,S. L :15.3(a)(12) or Section 504
of the Act or modification of the Permit.
The Permittee should note that this Erfc nt Compliance Schedule
etter does not preclude' the ieitiaoten cf ion, pursuant to Section 505
of the Act, by a third person other thin tht! to enforce the Permit's
requirements to achieve the Lieitaticns by =Th1, , 1977.
nt
•

This. Enforcement Compliance
with respect to or imply that the
acti:Jn against the Permittee r its
on and after July 1, 1977, if the ' wrmit
tions set forth above;, or (2) fully corrre
regulatory, permit and other legal rep ui
Unless previously revoked, the effec:iven
Letter shall expire thirty (30) dawa4 after
II for achievement of the. Limitatic,r,s of
Sincerely
W. E. ¢fight, Director
Division of Enviarnmental fanagement
N.C. Department of Natural and
Economic Resources
The Permittee 3K rey° agrees
the achievement of the Lir
chi eveabl a and the Permf ttee w
yo w con w;titute a waiver
appropriate enforcement
achieve. Limitations
not fully satisfy the condi-
ther relevant statutory,
regard to the Permittee.
Enforcement Compliance
iance
specified in. Attachment
ge .
Traina, Director
ement Division
Environmental Protection
rcy, Region IV
of compl ncc, Attachment
Di scharaler° i s reasonabl e
that schedule.

ATTACHMENT I
to the
ENFORCEMENT COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE LETTER
INTERIM EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of permit arrd lasting until Final Effluent Limits become effective
in accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Attachment II to the Enforcement Compliance Schedule Letter
the permittee is authorized to discharge from autfall Serial. Number 001.
Such discharges s tall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
DISCHARGE L,I $ITATICNS
kg/day(lbs/day)
Monthly Weekly
Average Average
Flow , M'/day (MGD)
3i cchemi cal Oxygen
Demand 5
Suspended
Fecal Coll -Form
pmetri
Set `. ,able Ma r"
Dissolved Oxygen
Temperature
Residual Chlorine
COD
Total Residue
*Sa 'le Locations: 1-Influent, E-Eff
Other Units(Specify)
Monthly Weekly
Average Average
0.03 MGD
50 mg "1 90 mg/1
1 1.3( 2.5) 60 mg/1 90 mg/1
and D-Downstream
***Daily means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays,
sampling frequency y be reduced at each saamkling station to one (1) time per
Ju)y, August, and September, when the frequency must be no less than three (3)
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
***Measurement
Frequency
Daily
Quarterly
Annually
Da
y
Daily
Dairy
Daily
Quarterly
Annually
**Sample *Sampling
Tye Pain
Instantaneous I or E
��yy �}
T [i pp
ompw `s i t 1 E,
Composite I, F
Crab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Campos i to
Composite I. E
**A11 stream samples shall be grab
Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily stream
week except during the months of June,
times per week at each sampling station.

ro S j.?X Pitt:
Ai tiCHKNI
The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving streacr of 5°F
above the ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored quarterly
by grab samples at I, E, U, and D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace a nts.

NPOES NO:
ATTACHMENT I
to the
ENFORCEMENT COMPLIANCE 4 f ;,' LE LE "TER
SCHEDI!t.E OF MOMPL.T. ,.
Subnit an application for a Step rI Grant xans and Specifi, itlons
within three months following EPA approve _fro 201 Facilities Planni
requirements for either the tot.1 or the ,rnerted portion of the p
pertaining to the peraittee.
Complete and submit the final Plans and
a Step III Grant witin six months after
atIons and apply for
I Grant is offered.
g
an
3. Begin Construction within six months aft ti a Step I Grant is offered.
4. Attain operational level (meet the 7 ina . ° uent l lrni tations) t renty-
four 'months after the Step III Grant is wed.
5 Submit a report of progress every nine month beginning upon the effective
date of this permit and lasting until attai ant of final effluent limitat-
ions as given in Part I.A.
6. Meet all the termrs and conditions of the s°a At, t, except as provided above.
7. Meet all the terms and conditions of the r cement Compliance Schedule
Letter and the attachments thereto.

Permit No NC
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITYll ' EOPMII T
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
To Discharge a.stew a.ter Under the NATI+ NAI
POLLUTANT D SCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute l - l5
other lawful standards and regulations granulated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission,,and the federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
arended,
is hereby aathsried to d`
charge waste
inner
to receivin at rs
South F,x
in accordance writh effluent limit
conditions set forth in Marta I
aer^ fram a facility located at
ations, monitoring redo„
and III hereof.
This permit; shall become effective
This Permit and the authorization td discharge
Signed t
doY of
hal
v, w
ents , and other
egre a midnight
Bober T, Helms, Director
Division of Environmental liana emen
By Authority f the Environmental
Management Commission

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVE
Town of Spencer Mounts
is hereby rt or ized
ue too e
consisting
dual sand
r Mountain Was
f this Permit)
IEET
xisting 0.015 MCD ste
is tank, dosing tank w
and effluent chlrinati
r Treatment Plant (
and
Page
Penni
er treats! nt
h dual alternating
located at
t III Condition
om said treatment e rrksi rta rrtirr ark ba River which
Class A- I I

Flow
BOD5
TSS
A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FrAt
During the period beginning on the effective date and lasting until expiration
the permittee is authorlzed to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Characteristics
Discharge Li itati ns
K da lbsjday) Other Uni
Monthly Avg, Weqkly Avg Mont. y
3.4(7.5)
3.4(7.5)
5.1(11.3)
5.1(11,.3)
NH as N
Fecal Coliform Bacteria(geometric mean) IN0/100 nti
Settleable Matter
Temperature'
Dissolved Oxygen,
Residual Chlorine
COD
Total Residue
*Sample Locations: Influent, E-Effluent, i-Upstream, D-Downstream - **All stream samples shall be grab.
***Daily means every day on which a wastewater discharge oecurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily stream
sampling frequency may be reduced at each sampling station tt one (1) time rweek except during the months of June, July,
August and September, when the frequency must be no less than three (3) time per week at each sampling station.
****The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of 5°F above
ambient stream water temperature.
Monitoring Requirments
Specify) ***Measurement *tpj
quency Locati-OF
Daily Instantaneous I or E
45 mq/1 Quarterly Composite I,E,U,D
45 mg/1 Annually CompositeI,E
Annually Composite I,E
2100/110 ml Quarterly ' Grab E,U,D
Daily Grab E
Daily E,U4D
Grab
Daily Grab,
Grab U,D
Daily E
Quarterly Composite E,U,D
Annually Composite I,E
CI CD
tt-1
The pH shall not be less than 6.1 standard units nor greater than 9-0 standard units and
shall be monitored quarterly by grab samples at I, E, U, D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam In other than trace amounts.

PART III
Page of
Permit No. NC
8. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked.
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
IFICAs
Not s her �"°: t;� ..m ' "& t, until
i he ll c mpii ace it the final
this Perit, tis facility is not adeq
wastewater as escr.oi in C. S. 143-2
regLd es t
the treak ii ,charge
tations contained in
ccept any additional
G. S. 143 215.67(<a)
�'o act to the provisions of G. 3. 1 3-215.1 shall
willfully cause or allow the discharge of any wastes...to a. waste
disposal system...in excess of the capacity of the disposal system...
or any wastes....which the disposal system.. cannot adequately treat."
M 15 & I 12

Par
STAFF REPOT ANO RECOMMENDATIONS
INSPKTIONffEXISTM WASTEWATfR TREATMENT PLANTSITE
1. Place visited: Town of Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gaston County
2. Date: March 10, 1981
3. By: Michael L. Parker
4. Person contacted: Mr. M. J. Smith with Chas. T. Main
b. Directions to site: The existing wastewater treatment plant is
located approximately 500 feet northwest of the intersection of
S. R. 2200 and S. R. 2003.
6. The bearing and distance to the existing point of effluent discharge
is: Approximately 25 feet north of the wasteweter treatment plant a
Longitude 81006d50f and Latitude 35°18d30%
7. Siena Aoproximetely acre.
Theopreenvo Rolling, 3-15% slopes.
9. Location of nearest dwellinqa Approximately 200 feet.
10. Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River
(a) Classification: AIl
(b) Minimum 7-Day, 1O-Year discharge, at site: 115 cfs
) Usage: Source of water supply for drinking., culinary or food
processing purposes and any other best usage requiring waters
of a lower quality.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING TREATMENT WORKS
The existing wastewat r treatment facility is a 0.015 MGD septic tank sand
filter system consisting of a septic tank, a dosing tank with dual
alternating pumps, dual sand filter beds, and post chlorination facilities.
The general appearance of the tr-;tment facility was very good. However
according to the self -monitoring data and tel phone convers4tions with
Mr. Mark Smith of Chas. T. Main, Inc., the Town's engineers, the wst te
treatment plant is more than 100% hydraulically overloaded during the
work wk. Mr. S ith stated that work had already begun on the Town's
collection system to correct the Infiitration/Inflow p ibiem. The self -
monitoring data also show that the Town is getting above average treatment
of its wastewater despite the I/1 problem.

EN TTOMS
a work that is
cility is completely
expanded or replaced
ar ds, No future s
ty+, without written
isslon.
on the Townt s e
quote to h
sure future
ctinns
ssian from the
syste
hydreic loading
ance with water
permitted n the
viron

CHAS. T. %tAIN, INC.
TWO FAIR VIEW PLAZA, 6950 FAIRVIEW RD., P. O. BOX 240236, CHARLOTTE, N,, C, 2822.4, TEL. [phone]
August 26, 1981 3665-3-1
'CT: Town
NPDES
Mr. Mike Parker
Environmental -Engineering Technician
N. C. Dept. of Natural & Economic
Resources
Division of Environmental Management
1119 N. Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Dear Mr. Parker::
This letter will confirm that the Town. of Spencer Mounta
wastewater treatment plant. septic tank controlled divers
(bypass) has been plugged per your request. We hereby
request the issuance of the subject NPDES Permit without
reference to the bypass plugging requirement.
Please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. T. MAIN, INC.
M. J . Smith.
Project Manager
MJS/nt
cc: Mike Church
V. Redmond
n
NEW YORK, NEW YORK • BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS • CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA • DENVER, COLORADO • PORTLAND, OREGON

GARDNEI & SPAEDEF P.A.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
P. U. BOX 3830 ACS, GASTONIA, NORTIf CAROLINA 28052
704.824.1710
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Division of Environmental Management
1119 North Main St,
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Attn: B. Keith Overcash, P.E.
RE: Town of Spencer Mountain,N.C,
WTP Permit Renewal
Gentlemen:
The permit to operate a Waste Treatment Plant for the above
subject expires June 30, 1981. We are requesting renewal of this permit
for operation.
The plant was inspected and checked for proper operation and
maintenance. The town and environs were reviewed to ascertain the
future inflow to the system.
It is possible to certify that conditions of operation, inflow, and
maintenance will not change in the forseeable future, therefore, the
permit should be issued to the town.
Sincerely,
Walter A. Gardner, P.E.
Gardner and Speeder, P.A.
cc: file
WAG/da

P T 1 1N;SPECTION
2.
3.
4.
5. Girec
aPpro
Place Visit
STAFF RCPORT 'AND REC1
Q WA AT TPi
TICNS
PLANT SITE
Town of Spencer 'untain has#
Gaston County
Date: December 17 , 1975
By: 5. Keith OvercasPr nd Larry D. Coble
Peru Contacted Mr. Waiter Gardner, P. E.
to Site; The existing wastewater
ely 500 feet northwest of the intertectio
Treat t Plant
Plant is located
SR 2200 and SR 2003.
The Bearing and Distance to the Existing Point of Effluent Discharge Is:
Approximately 25 feet north of the wastewater treatment dent at Longitude
81 °06' 50" and Latitude 35°18' 30°
7. Size: Approximately 1/2 acre
8. Topography: Rolling, 3-15 percent slopes
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approxi rely
10. Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River
(a) Classification: A -II
(b) Minimum 7-D.ay, 10.Year Discharge at Site:
c) Usage: Source of water supply for drinking,
purposes .and any other best usage r uirinq wa
P T II - DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING TREATMENT
The existin
system consisting of
dual sand filter bed
The general appearance of the treatment
according to the self monitoring data.
dated February 17, 1976, the existing
overt>ded during the work ek. The
of the repairing of a couple of collect
westter to the surface waters.
The available data on the existing
facility is producing an average of
effluent TSS of approximately #0 mg/ ,
15 mg/1. The wastewater being treated
pry or food processing
of a lower quality.
,y s very gonad. Haw ver,
a letter from Mr. Wa l ter Gardner
is ore than 100% hydraulically
fc overload may have been a result
rs which had been discharging raw
indicates that the
y 50 _ I , an averag+
TKN of approximate)

PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
The existing facility is completely inadequate to handle the hydraulic
loading and must be expanded or replaced in order to comply with water
quality standards. The ,fore, it is reco nded that an operational
permit be issued containing the following interim effluent limitations:
Pare
Flow
5
TSS
Fecal Coliforir Bacteria
(Geanetri
Temperature
Tie following final effiu n
l , 1977:
p;
Flow
BOOT
TSS
Fecal °iifo°
(Geam
PH
Temperature
Limit. tions
0.030 MGD
60 mg/1
60 mg/1
6-9 Units
200/100 mi
90/e5°F
ions shall become e
200/100 ml
6-9 Units
90/ ►5°F
ve
A special condition of the permit should be that no new connections except
normal in -town residential cann coons be de to the wastewater collection
system without written consent of the Division of Environmental Management
until the Spencer Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant is expanded or replaced.

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
To be filed only by municipal wastewater dischargers
Do not attempt to complete this form before reeding the accompanying in
Please print or type
FOR
AGENCY
USE
Forrn Approved
OMR No. 158-R0096
APPLICATION NUMBER
YEAR
DATE RECEIVED
DAY
Mayor & Town Board
1, Name of organization responsible for facility
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Name. Town of Spencer Mountain -Waste Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address
n
1. Street address MaiStr
2. City Spencer Mountain
4, State North Carolina
C. Location:
1, Street
2. city Spencer !Mountain
4. State North Carolina
D. Telephone No. 704
Area
Code
Main Street
824-3
3, County
5. ZIP
Gast
n
28101
3, CountyGas
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility and
to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge permit,
proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
3, If y.7.0 meet. the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title, and.
signature blocks below and: return thisform to the proper reviewing office without
completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste .
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City. 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP
4. Type of treatment:
A.Dore B.0Primary C.bInternediate D.oSecondery E.DAdvanced
5. Design flow (average daily). of facilityfa1ity mgd,
6. Percent 600 remova) (actual):
0-29.9 8.0 30-64.9 C, 0 65-84.9 D.tie5-94.9 E..095 or more
Pnpuation served:
A.o 1-199 B.g200-499 C.0500-999 0.01,000-4,999
5v000-9,999 F..0 10,00G or more
3, Number of separate discharge points:
A.N I 8.c12 C.0 3 0.04 E.0 5 F.0 6 or more
EPA F 75.S0.4 (1.43)
z

9. Cescriction of waste water discharged to surface waters. only (check as applicable).
Oischaroe per
operating day
A. Average
Flow, MGO (million gallons per operating day)
0.04
0.01-
0.049
(2)
0.05-
0.099
( 3 )
0.1-
0.49
(4)
0.5-
0.99
(5)
1.0- 5 or
4.9 more
(6) (7)
None
(8)
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
0.1-
34.9
(9)
35-
64.9
(10)
65-
95-
100
(12)
B. Maximum
0.04
10. If any waste water, treated or untreated, is discharged to 0 aces other than
Surface waters, check below as. apolicable.
Waste water is
discharged to
A. Deep well
3, Evaporation lagoon
Flow, mi al
e
tin
ay
0- '.009 0.01-0,04
(2) (3)
0.1-0.
(4)
•
(5)
.0-4,9
5 or more
7
C Subsurface rco1atianpercolation system
, Other, soecify:
11. Is any nludge ultimately returned. to a waterway? .
A.o.yes 9,ano
12. a. Do you receive industrial waste?
I, Li yes :Xnio
b. If yes, enter approximate. number of industrial dischargers, into system
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. Separate sanitary
B.c:Comhined sanitary and storm
C. i1cth separateand combined sewer systems
South Fork of Catawba River
14, Naire of. receiving water or waters
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain'
one or more of the following substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium,
cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
4.0yes 3.unc
1 certify that I am familiar with theinformation containedin the application and.
that to the testo 'y knowledge ard beliefsuch information is true, complete„ and
accurate.
Wal.t2r A. Gnrdner,
Printed Name of Perscn Signing
Town Er
Title
g-24-73_
Date Aonliczaiur Sigrd
r
Sipntere of Applicant
is s s ca, vi des th.Nt:
elry 471A et...?r within the ,iLin,sot any departrnft-if or akwtcy of the clnite,d Stales
kno,40.,;(y and 6!/1 v falsities, con C S, Llp by any trick, schoffiria, or de,vce a
44 1ak es any f al a e, Cti (jou' s, or fratrd.1.1 t otateineritoor represiiltatiorr,s; or
Jai CV117: rn r ).4:r. 4,r7 -.7 .7 s 7) ad 17 any (di ,z)
et:V),.!Ixlnn r t or. ,en.tr),,, shall he tin ed „nn t Otth,011 S /0, OCP0 or prTvoned not more
or borh
Pcv,,,• "4