NC0088374_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

A Michael F. Easley
Governor
417711,
NCDENR
Mr. Dennis F. Gilbert, I'Vlayor
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Dear Mx. Gilbert:
Wdliam G. Ross, Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and-Netii.441 Resources
Alan W. Klirtlekiff„ Director
Divisknof Water Quality
December 1 3., 2006
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Perrnit 0
River Street W\V1T)
Gaston County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit, Accordingly,
we are forwarding thc attached NPDE-S discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215,1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended),
This final pemyit includes following major changes from the draft permit sent to you on October 11,
2006.
• Monitoring frequencies for Flow, BOD, TSS, N.FI3-N, Fecal Coliform and pH have been increased to correct
an error,
• The sample type for flow has been changed to Continuous to correct an error,
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 oldie North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unlesssuch 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 pen -nit, please contact Sergei
Chernikov at telephone number [phone], extension 594.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Permit File
Greg j. WeUs, P,E, N:Nfillis Engineers
1520 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
N. C. Nision of Water Quality NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o,enrstatanc,us
Phone: [phone]
fax. [phone]
DENR Customer Sery
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Permit NC0088374
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF E IRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
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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 Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of igh Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
River Street
River Street
High Shoals
TP
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River the Catawba River
Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day December 13, 2006
/ozv W. Klimek, RE., Director
ivision of Water Quality
BY Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Pe it NC0088374
SUPPLE ENT TO PER
COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES its issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge
hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit beati.ng 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
includ.d. herein.
City of High Shoals is hereby authorized to
I. After reeeiving an Authorization to Construct per
wastewater treatment facilities at the site adjacent
facility not to exceed tl MGD design flow;
he Division, construct
the existing River Street
2. After submitting an Engineer°s Certification, discharge from said treatment works
at the location specified on the attached map into South Fork Cataba River, a
class -ICJ water in the Catawba River Basin.

Latitude:35°23'55" Nl..00883 74
Longitude: 81°12'20" City of High Shoals
Quad # Fl4NW
Stream Class: ws iv River Street WW1T
Subbasin: 30835
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River

Permit NCOO88374
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND M©NIT©RING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Pei i;aittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Perrnittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTIC
Flow
0.06 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
Total Suspended Solidsr 30.0 mg/L
NH3 as N
45,0 mg/L Weekly
Grab
45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab
2/Month Grab
Influent &
Effluent
Influent &
Effluent
Effluent
Fecal Coliform igeorre
mean)
200/100 mL
400/100 mL Weekly Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine?
28 pg/L 2/Week Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Temperature (°C)
pH3
Footnotes:
Weekly Grab
Weekly Grab
Weekly Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations
shall not exceed 15° of the respective influent value (85° removal).
2. Limit takes effect February 1, 2007. Until the limit takes effect, the peimttee shall
monitor TRC (with no effluent limit).
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts

Perm ttNC0088"
A. (2.) CISSION OF THE I TINGITS►
Perrnitteeis required to submit rescission request for two existing permits:
NC0024155 and NC0072940 within 3 months after completion of a new plant.

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PART II
STAND .,D CONDITIONS FOR. NPDES PERMITS
Section A. D finitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month watt at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3 /Week
Samples are collected
ee
s per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 ,1SC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average g
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment f:
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
u
year. In the case o
collection system, ,hich
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this perms any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through J
October through December.
ough September, and
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sarnple representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow,
(2) Constant time,/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal tune intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volurne: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volurne: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at iutervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters, Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours, In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually- except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters.
NOTE: Perrnittees may not submit a "daily average" calculation for determimn g compliance with permit limits for
toxicants. See the relevant Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
pemiit The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. if sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit pararneter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
ENIC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection lever) shall be considered = 1.
Grab Samp e
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of tirne not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for in stream
s arnples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality,
Emu
verage of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production,
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and ternporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentrati ,n
The 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 Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit Any perrnir noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41).
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(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 tirne 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 requir'' ement
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
c. The Clean Water .Act provides that any person who ne,gligen Or violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of :such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both, In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both, [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302,, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in immient danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by im' prisonrnent of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g.
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act Admimstrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
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
[40 CFR 122,41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability.
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities., liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319, Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential da.mages, 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 kcal laws or regulations [40 CFR 1.22,41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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Severability.
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 1.50B-23].
8. Duty toProvide Information.
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122..41 (b)].
10, Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date, In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agenc-y authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authorityshall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221,
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization spethfied either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 121221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122,22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a, or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"I certity, 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. Perrnit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a perrnit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
13. Permit Modification. Rev cation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the perrnit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
perrnit, 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. Annual Administering and Compliance Mothtoring Fee Regutrements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the perrnit.
Section C. Oper non and Maintenance ofPollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must
9. Visit the facility at least weekly
9. Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
9 Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
9 Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
A Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commissiondesignating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b.
tin 120 calendar days of:
% Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
N ed to Halt or Reduce not aDefense
It shall not be a defense for a Perrnittee in an enforcement action that at would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122 41
(e)).
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Perrnittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee
notice, if possible at least ten days
anticipated quality and effect of the b,
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
knows
before
pass.
shall submit notice
n advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Pemit Issuing Authority may tale enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
(3)
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10°/o from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that n-pe of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations(published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the 'Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce 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 [40 CFR 122,41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Perrnittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
A all calibration and maintenance records
original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
A copies of all reports required by this permit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Pertnittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
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 other -wise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E RepottingRequirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2
Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's siudge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted fa 'ciliry or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to am- person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5,
Monitoringeorts
results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee rnonitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. nty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours .from the tune the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR.122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR. 122.41 (1) (7)].
Other Informadolt
Where the. Perrnittee becomes aware that it failed to subrnit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following fist
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Report
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USG 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the. Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in. Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for. Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any raise statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122,41].
Annual Performance Reports
Perrnittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C),
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment systern, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Gr, undwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Chan Di cha ic Subs
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason tobelieve (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "'notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 fig/L) for acrolein and acrvlonitrile; five hundred 'crograms
per liter (500 iig/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 tg/L);
(2) One milligtam per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permit -tee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
ction E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Pemnttee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treattnent Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control (Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient irifomaation 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.
Under no circumstances shall the Perrnittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5,0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POW'
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc,) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within, the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW,
3, With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this perrnit, it may be necessary for the
Perrnittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatrnent Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Perrnittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Perrnittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Perrnittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify- an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(1)),
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 POT\V
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment prograrn submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey CIWS)
The Permirtee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local "Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, perrnits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Perrnittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements, The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (Al) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatrnent Permits (IUP).
Perrnitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the Pon)' as
determined bv the HWA.
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6. Authorization to construct (A to
The Permittee shall ensure that an Author adore to Construct pe rrtnit (AtC) i issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (PUP) limitations.
7. POW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring amides as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to detennine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards, The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SITU) at least once per calendar year, and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
S Self M9nitoring and Repotting
The Permittee shall require all industrial usr
requirements outlined in the Division approv
or in 15A NCAC 2.II.0908.
to comply with the applicable marmoring and reporting
pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
9. Enf9rc=ent Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatm t standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean. Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR. 403,5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatr eo
The Pesnn ittee s
annual reports, M
required to meet with Division l?
and other pretreatment irrnplementati
with 15A NCAC 21 I.090& In lieu of submitting
loped under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
y to discuss enforcement of pretreatment reverts
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Pennttee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatm
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Divisi
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by
following
b.)
�c)
Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
Pretreatment i)mrizia Summary .(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on speck forms approved by the Division;
Significant Non -Compliance Report r(SN; , )
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
Industrial Data Surnnn. Forms (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Sign fiicant Ia dustrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IISF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
Other Information.
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of Sills in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
Public Notice
The Perrnittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Inert Users (SIUs) that were in S
Non -Compliance (SNC) as de ned in the Permittee's Division droved Sewer Use + .M
applicable pretreatment requirements an standards during the previous twelve month pert
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
or a minimum of three y
n including general records, wa
13. Funding and linartcial tt
The Perrnittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to
approved pretreatment program.
es anz resuats, attic
cords of industrial. impact
ish the obiof its
14. Moclificalion to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatrs nt program including but not meted ter local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (Slits), avid Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 211 .0114 and
15A NCAC 211.0907.

North Carolin
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mayor l:)arn
City of High Shoals
P.O.Box 6
F1i h Shoals, NC
Dear Pern
NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
280'7 7 -0006
December 29, 2009
Subject: Rennet l Notice
NPDES Permit NC0088374,
River Street WWTP
Gaston County
Your NPDES permit expires on July 31, 2010, F
NCAC 21-1.0105 (e)) regulations state that permit renewal ap
to expiration of the current permit. If you have already ma
disregard this notice.
'40 CFR 12`2 41) and North Carolina (151.
Lions must he filed at least 1.80 days prior
d your renewal application, you may
Your renewal package rnu:st be sent to the Division postmarked no later than February 1, 2010.
Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
rge of
unpermitt.ed d.
astr vaater clis 31, 2010, the current permit must be renewed.
tr v arter without vatli l permit v oarld iolate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1.;
charges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $725,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit,
me at the tea. phone number or address listed below.
lise the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the item
must subrnlit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact nee at the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Charles H. We .aver
N.PI)135 i_lnit
cc.:
door°cos ile Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
N1'C)ES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raiteigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carullna 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] charles.we;wer(iaincdenr gnv
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NPDES PERMIT NC0088374
RIVER STREET WWTP
GAST©N COUNTY
REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
1 cover letter requesting rencwa
permit and documenting any changes at the
f the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
:I'be completed application farm (cop > attached),
Representative. Submit one siatnn,ec
two copies.
d by the permit tc:e or an
If att Authciri cd Represc.ntati� c (st.icli as a co;r ulring, engineer or etas trcanxnental COm
We renewal package, written clucumenrWon must be provided
such Authorized Representative (see Part ILR.1 1.b of the existing NPI:)I: + permit).
.tl narrative description of the sltacl le management plan for the facility,. I escribe host sltrcl e (r oilier
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your .facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility- does not generate any solids), explain this itl writing. &ubmit titre signed
original and two copies,
c.
sultan
the authority delegated.
epares
to any
The folio wing items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary- Industries (sere tlppertdiccs A I.) to "fide 1,I of the f c de t f .l= ederal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities ev:ith a permitted flow =' 'I.0 MC7I must submit
l riority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part. 122.21.
The above reggarrernent does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc)
Send I. completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail. Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Robert
;tol,l
('carastrttct (Permit No. NC (:f88 374) &
032418
l�trsed on the review of the subject application received b
"er lber 7, 2007, we offer the followin ccwrrar rents
flow
he
The City of iIlg
i l.) and
nencn
ermi 374 w
rge into South Fork (`#atrrwwtia Riv r C`1 t ; W" -1V
it itw wwiil receiv e Ilc ww from the twwo exis
No.NO. 24155 -River Street G '°`v `„F"I' nd permit NC 007<94C
When the neww faeilit r is corastraae.ted, both tfacilities mentioned a
and the tvill he directed to this ne
of High Shoals r ; rccluetirr ara ,w\u.thc
0.6 MG[) package plant, twwaa lump sta
and two force main, 1 195 linear
t,.
eruct for the
tear feet of grow..
{
rder sewer
This Office has no objection to the pr pc sed construction and recommends the
stra.lct be issued pending ap
CG&F_. Section.
copy of thc: reclaimed water application has been forwarded to
the Aquifer° Protection Section for comments.
lest
Attachment
ease contact Samar or me.

ME:MOR2,
Nov ember 13. 2007
Ken Pohlig„ P.E. Project review Engineer
1)esii,m Management Unit
Construction Management -LIM t
FROM: Robert Krebs •(.1-"
PREPARED B i; Samar Bou-Ghazale
SUBIECP City of High Shoals
Authorization to Construct (Permit No. NC0088374) &
Permit No, WQ0032418
Gaston Count
Based on the review of the subject application received by this Office on
November 7, 2007, we offer the following comments and/or recommendations.
The City of High Shoals was issued a new permit NC0088374 with a
design flow of ft06 MGD and a discharge into South Fork. Catawba River Class WS-1V
in the Catawba River Basin,
This new facility will receive flow from the two existing facilities Tun t
No.NC0024 155 -River Street WWTP and permit NC007294{) —State Street WWTPt,
When the new facility is constructed, both facilities mentioned above kill be eliminated
and the flow will be directed to this new facility.
The tility of ft igh Shoals is requesting an Authorization to Construct for the
construction of a 0.6 MGD package plant, two pump stations, 5030 linear feet of gravity
sewer line, and two force main, 11.95 linear feet with 3 inches diameter and KO linear feet
with 6 inches diameter, The new sewer line construction is to service the existing and
future neW construction. Also, note that State Street WWTP is under sewer line
moratorium.
This Office has no objection to the proposed construction and recommends the
Authorization to construct be issued pending approval by the CG&L Section..
Please note that a copy of the reclaimed water application has been forwarded to.
the Aquifer Protection Section for comments.
If you have any questions, please contact Samar or tie.
Attachment

Novetrther 5, 2t i7
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
City of Hugh Shoals
Po Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
SUBJECT:
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
Michael
Walla am t;. Ross Jr., Seerctir,
xam rat n Nattnal ReSources
Acknowledgement of Request for an
Authorization to Construct
City of High Shoals
River Street WWTP
New Construction
Project No. E-SRG-T-01-01 12
Permit No. NC0088374
The Construction Grants and Loans Section received your application for a Non.
Discharge Permit and the supporting documentation on November 5, 2007. We will notify you
and your engineer upon completion of our review. Your project has been assigned to Ken Pohlig,
P.E. He can be reached at (91.9) 715-622 1..
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have any quest
ons con
ning tis rrtatter, please contact me at (919 715-6203.
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E., Supervis
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
cc: Charles A. Willis, P.E. — Willis Engineering, Charlotte
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
WQ Central Files
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Anita Reed, E.I.
SRG File
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633
Phone; 919-733-6900 / FAX: [phone] / Internet: www.nccgLnet
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The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
City of High Shoals
PO Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
SUBJECT:
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
Michael F Easley, Governor
William (. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Depart meni of Environment and Nahiral ketiOUrCeS
Coleen Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
NC
trftl " V AlC1+0r p
t titAttt 4 4 tt.tti
Acknowledgement of Request for a
Non Discharge Permit
City of High Shoals
Church St PS, State St PS, FM,
and Sewer Extension
Project No. E-SRG-T-01-0112
Permit No. WQ0032418
The Construction Grants and Loans Section received your application for a Non
Discharge Permit and the supporting documentation on 'November 5, 2007. We will notify you
and your engineer upon completion of our review. Your project has been assigned to Ken Pohlig,
P.E. He can be reached at [phone].
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please co
ac
ne at 9 9) 7 5-6203.
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E., upervisor
Construction Grants and Loans Section.
Design Management Unit
cc: Greg J. Wells, P.E. — Willis Engineering, Charlotte
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
WQ Central Files
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Anita Reed, .E.I.
SRG File
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet: www.riccgl.net
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Michael F,. Easley, Governor
William C_ Fuss fr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Envitoo men l and Natural Resources
Coleen F{. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
November 5, 2,17
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rob Krebs, Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office, Division of Water Quality
FROM: t. Ken Pohlig, P.E., Project Review Engineer
Design Management Unit
SUBJECT: Request for an Authorization to Construct
City of High Shoals, River Street WWTP, New Construction
Permit No. NC0088374
Plans, specifications and supporting documents have been received for the subject
project. It is requested that comments and recommendations, including the items listed below, be
received by December 5, 2007 from the Regional Office Staff:
Procedure No. 4 Comments
Schedule for Issuance of the NPDES Permit
SOC, or Other Schedules Which Must be Met
Status of Stormwater Permit, if applicable
Confirm. if the Proposed Method and Sequence for Construction of
Additions/New Facilities is Acceptable.
Groundwater Comments
Standby Power Needs
Compliance With N. C. Well Construction Standards
CAMA
X Reco.rnmend.ations for inclusion in the Authorization to Construct
For your reference, review and comments on the above items, plan documents are submitted as follows:.
X Plans and Specifications
Subsurface/Soils Report
Power Outage Information
Other
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Pohlig, P.E. at (919) 7I5-6221.
Attachment
AR
cc: Ken. Po�hlig, P.E.
Anita Reed, E..I. / SRG Files
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet w.nccgi net
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C°oleen Ft, Sullins, Director
ANDUM
TO:
November 5, 2007
Rob Krebs, Regional Wa
Quality Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Oftice, Division of Water
FROM: Ken Pohlig, P.F., Project Review Engineer
Design Management Unit.
SCiBJECT'. Request for an Authorization to Construct
City of High Shoals, River Street WWTP, New Construction
Permit No. NC0088374
pc.tifications and supporting documents have been received for the. subject
project:, yIt is revue-sted that comments and recommendation, including the items listed heloN
received fay December 5, 2007 from the Regional Office Staff:
Procedure No. 4 Comments
Schcdufe fcr issuance of the NPDES Permit
'du.les Which Must be Met
SOC, or
Status of Stormwa.ter Permit., if applicable
C=onfi. rill if the Proposed Method and Sequence for Construction of
Additions/New Facilities is Acceptable.
-Comments
ndbv Power Needs
npliance With N. C. Well Construction. Standards
MA
Reeomrnendati
For your r
lusion in the Authorization to Construct.
'cview and comments on the above items, plan documents are submitted as follows:
.„ flans and. Spec. .ions
SuhsurfacclSoils Report
Power Outage Infortr --
.Other
If you have any quest ir ns, p ealse contact Ken Pohlig, P.E. at : 19) 71.5 6221.
t\tta•,t rnent
Ken Poldig, P.E.
vita Reed. E,l. / SRC Files
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Cenler Ra1eiigh NC 27699-1633
Phone: [phone] FAX; 919-715-62.291 Internet: www.nccgl.net
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November 5, 2007
MEMORANDUM
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William (, Ross Jr.., Secretary
North Caroli.na. Department of Environment. and Natural It.esources
TO: Rob Krebs, Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office, Division of Water Qua
FRO
Ken Pohlig, P.E., Project„Review Engineer
Design Management Unit:
y
'10111111
-,oleen II. Sullins, Director
tvision of Water Quality
NC
Swim('
SUBJECT: Request for a Non Discharge Permit
City of High Shoals, Church St PS, State St PS, FM, and Sewer Extension
Permit No. WQ00324I 8
Plans, specifications and supporting documents have been received for the subject
project. It is requested that comments and recommendations, including the items listed below, be
received by December 5, 2007 from the Regional Office Staff:
X Procedure No. 4 Comments
Schedule for Issuance of the NPDES Permit „
SOC, or Other Schedules Which Must he Met
Status of Storrnwater Permit, if applicable
Confirm if the Proposed Method and Sequence for Construction of
Additions/New Facilities is Acceptable.
Groundwater Comments
Standby Power Needs DWQ-Sujace Wafer pro
Compliance With N. C. Well Construction Standards
CAMA
Recommendations for inclusion in the Authorization to Construct
NC DENR MRO
n
For your reference, review and comments on the above items, plan documents are submitted as .follows:
X Plans and Specifications
Subsurface/Soils Report
Power Outage Information
Other
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Pohlig, P.E. at (9119) 715-6221.
Attachment
AR
cc: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Anita Reed, E.1. / SRG Files
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.nccgl,net
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
North ['i
November 5, 2007
Rob Krebs, Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office, Division of Water
Ken Pohlig, P,E., Project Review F ngir
Design Management Unit
Request for a Non Discharge .Permit
City of High. Shoals, Church St PS, State St. PS, F
Permit. No. WQ003241 S
i711n G. Ross it cr t ty
rcnrncn and Nhlortil Resources
d Sewer Extension
Plazas, specifications and supporting documents have been received tsar the subject:
project. 1t is requested that comments and recommendations, including the items listed below, be
received by December- 5, 2007 from the Regional Office Staff:
Procedure No. 4 Cornrnents
Schedule for Issuance of the NPDES Permit
SOC, or Other Schedules Which Must be Met
Status of Stormwater Permit, if applicable
Confirm if .the Proposed Method and Sequence for Construction of
Ad.dit:ions/New Facilities is .Acceptable.
undwater C:ornments.
ndbv Power Needs
mpliance With N. C. W Construction Standards
MA
Recorn.mendutions for inclusion in the Authorization tea Construct
For your reference, review and comments on the above itet'tas, plan documents are submitted as follows:
Plans and Specifications
Subsurface/Soils Report.
Power Outage Information.
Other
ny cluesns, please contact Ken l'ohlig, P.E. at (q lt715-t 221,
Attachment
AR
cc: Ketr Pohlig, P.l ,
Reed, E.I. / SRG Files
Construction Grants and Luaus Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699.1633
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] Internet: vvrrrw,nccgtnet
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North Carolina Division Of Water Quality
Construction Grants & Loans Section
Authorization To Construct (ATC) Application Form
(To Be Used On and After August 11 2007)
Date: 10/30/2007
Permittee/Owner Name: City of High Shoals
Contact Person: Dennis F. Gilbert
Address: Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Telephone Number: [phone]
NOV 7 2007
C D NP Mpo
IQ-Surace Wat
Professional Engineer of Record: Charles A. Willis
Engineering Firm: Willis Engineers
Address: 1520 South Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28203
Telephone Number: [phone]
ro7n",f-
It kJ;
Please Note: The following items and information must be
Information Is
submitted to be considered a complete application
Provided
package. if any applicable item is missing the package will
be returned as incomplete.
Letter of request for ATC from Permittee/Owner or
authorized agent with written authorization.
2 Brief description of the proposed project.
Complete copy of the NPDES permit or public notice of
a draft NPDES permit.
4 Design capacity in Million Gallons per Day (MGD
If new or expanding design capacity is greater than or
equal to 0.5 MGD, include a copy of Finding Of No
Significant Impact (FNSI).
N/A
Remarks/Explanation
Two sets of plans: signed, sealed, and dated by a NC
6 Professional Engineer and stamped "Final Drawing -
Not Released For Construction".
Two sets of technical specifications: signed, sealed,
and dated by a NC Professional Engineer.
Two sets each of process, design, buoyancy, and
8 hydraulic profile calculations: signed, sealed, and dated
by a NC Professional Engineer.
9 Hydraulic profile and a flow schematic with sizes of
major components on 81/2" X 11'' paper.
Documentation that a Soil & Erosion Control permit
10 application has been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources.
Residuals Management Plan for all new or expanding
11 facilities producing residuals, or when modifying
residual facilities.
Attached cover
0
12 Construction Sequence Plan for all modifications.
13
110 volt GFCI receptacle and potable water source
included on plans.

Please Note: The following items and information must be
submitted to be considered a complete application
package. If any applicable item is missing the package will
be returned as incomplete,
Information Is
Provided
Remarks/Explanation
14 Hydrogeologic information must be provided if a
potential for groundwater contravention exists.
15
16
17
For abandonment of WWTPs: a statement that the
facility will be properly disconnected,
All property lines, construction easements, permanent
easements, and ROW shown.
All wells within 200 feet of project shown.
18
All houses and places of public assembly within 100
feet shown.
Wetlands, watercourses, and drainage features within
19 50 feet of all wastewater treatment or storage facilities
shown.
20 Identify on the plans each water body's watershed
classification.
21 Plan sheets for all applicable disciplines.
22 Reliability per NCAC 2T .0505 W.
23 Identify 100 year flood elevation on plans.
N/A
24 North arrow on each plan sheet.
25 Horizontal and vertical control.
26 Subsurface investigation for new structures.
Municipal/Public Facilities, also include the following:
To be provided for construction.
No subsurface investigation performed
Engineer's Certification signed, sealed, and dated by
27 the Engineer Of Record stating that the project
complies with G.S. 133-3.
28 :Minority Business Forms for Local Government
Projects.
29 Minority Business Guide.
Dispute Resolution with mediation for Local
Governments,
31 Contract Duration included.
Projects funded through CG&L must include the
32 Submittal Checklist, found under Plans &
Specificiations at:
http://www.nccgLnetJEngineerinq/plans.html

CITY OF HIGH SHOALS
Post Office Box ti
High Shoals, NC 28077
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
MAYOR. 'CITYCLERK
Denni, F. Gilbert Bel li Hsery„ CMQ
0titober.:26, :2007
NC Division of Water Quality
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699-1633
Re: City of High Shoals
Wastewater System Improvement
Contract 2.0 — Wastewater Facilities
Request Authorization to Construct
Gentlemen:
Willis Engineer has completed the design and prepared the necessary
documentation for the subject project_ In accordance with Item 1 on the
Authorization to Construct (ATC) Application Form being submitted, the City
of High Shoals respectfully requests ATC upon your review,
If you have:.:any: questiOns:,::please:.calL
Mayoi
The City of High Shoals does not diserzininate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion_ age or disability in employment or the provision of service,

Permit NC0088374
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from, a facility located at the
River Street WWTP
River Street
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River the Catawba River
Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day December 13, 2006.
W. Klimek, RE., Director
ision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Pe it 74
SUPP
E
ENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge
hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this
number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge
from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, ents, terms, and provisions
included herein.
City o High Shoals is hereby author
zed
1. Aftr receiving an AuthorizaAuthorization to Construct permirom the Division, construct
wastewater treatment facilities at the site adjacent to the existing River Street
facility not to exceed 0.06 MGDdesign flow.
:. Afters :h itting an Engineer's Certification, discharge rom said treatment works
at the location specified on the attached map into South Fork Catawba River, a
class WS-IV water in the Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 352355" N COO88374
Longitude: 81°12'20" City of High Shoals
Quad # F 1 4NW
Stream Class: ws.Tv Rivet Street WWTP
Subbasin: 30835
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River
Facility
°cation
SCALE 1 :2 4000

Permit NC0088374
A, (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the 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:
EFFLUENT LIMITS
CHARACTERISTICS
ONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Weekly Daily
Average Average Maximu
Flow
006 MGD
Measure en
Frequency
pie Type Sample
Locatior
Continuous Recording Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C
Total Suspended Solid
NH3 as N
30.0 mg
0.0
45.0 mg
eekly Grab Influent
Effluent
45.0 mg/L
Weekly Grab Influent &
Effluent
2/Month
Grab Effluent
Fecal Coll or geome
mean)
200/100 mt. 4
ee
y
Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2 2
Dissolved Oxygen
Temperature (°C)
pH
Footnotes:
ee k Grab Effluen
eekly Grab Effluen
y Grab Effluent
eekly Grab Effluent
1. The monthly average effluent SODS and Total Suspended Solids concentrations
shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85%'© removal).
2. Limit takes effect Fenruary 1, 2007. Until the limit takes effect, the perutittee shall
monitor TRC (with no effluent limit).
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts

Permi' NC0088374
A. I
Permittee is required to submit rescission request for two existing perm
NC0024155 d NC0072940 within months after completion of a new plant.

NPDES Permit Requirements
Page 1 of 16
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A_ Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month ww°
n calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three titaaes per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or 'th Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Ac
okn
s the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" taf a pollutant measured duringcalendar year. In the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, hich
is not a designed or established, or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: Janu
October through December.
ugh March, April through June, July through Septerraber, and
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sarnple collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rare of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 21-hour period and must be of equal size and of n© less than 100 rni liliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samplesshall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there rnay be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the atithrnetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
pally Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters,
NOlilia Permirtees may not submit a "daily average" calculation for determining compliance with permit limits for
toxicants. See the relevant Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit pararneter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ o "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Managernent Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES„ Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Georne *c Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 rninutes„ Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples)„
Hazardous Substa
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the tirne o
discharge„
pling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
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Monthly Average (concentration lirnit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
n
a
age ofall samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical darnage to property, damage to the treatrnent facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
ToXic Poll itan :
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant rneasured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section 5. General Conditions
1. Duty t9 Comply
The Pemiittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permit -tee 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 reqnitement,
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 irnplementing any such sections in a perrnit issued under section.
402, or any requirement imposed. in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c, The Clean Water Act provides that any person who ne4ent!,v -violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation trn' plementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2„500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to ern -Initial penalties. of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)-
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d.
g
Any person who knowini violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An orgarriz' anon, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(ii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation rnay be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a perrnit issued under section 402 of this Act Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties, for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2 Duty to Mitigate
The Perrnittee shall take all reasonable steps to ntiaimtie or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve die Perrnittee 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 Lability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of an legal acuon 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.
Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Orisbore or Offshore
This perrnit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances„ is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 1.50B-23].
8, Duty to Provide Information
The Perrnittee 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 Perrnittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122,41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10, Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permirtee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue perrnits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permit -tee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Perrnittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiradon, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215,6 and 33 12SC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing _Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual. or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22}
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"I certify, under penally 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 perrnit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuan e. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the perrnit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the perrnit, 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. Annual AdiniMstering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the pen-mt.
Secti n C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Cont
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Corrunission, The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the systern [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must
`)> Visit the facility at least weekly
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
Comply with all other conditions of 15A. NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of.
> Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up CRC
> A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all tirnes provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Perrnittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permit -tee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]-
4. Bypassing ofTreatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122,41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) ( )]
(I) Anticipated bypass. If the Perrnittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility- is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Perrnittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(I) of this section.
(2)
(3)
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 12241 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b, of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit,
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control ct wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of altemate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent
Section D.,Monitoring and Records
I. Representative Sasnpling
Samples collected and measurements t.aken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 ()i.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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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Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific 'ces shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of ed discharges. The
devices shall be in' stalled, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10"/0 from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation,
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part1
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 corifoLnt to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce 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 310,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the 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
)=. all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
• copies of all reports required by this permit
• copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122,41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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8.
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
The Permittee shallthe 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 iaw, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this pen -nit;
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 [40 CFR 122.41 (i)j.
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terrns and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this perrnit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, .addition or change may justify the application of perrnit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
rnodification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances, The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated dine 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,.
b, The Director may waive the written report an 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 (BOO) 662-7956, [phone] or [phone].
7, Other Noncompliance
The Permittee 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 II, E, 6, of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)1
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance N tification
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
circurristances
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 purnps„ 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 wrinen report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence,
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
'USC. 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices.
of the Division of Water Quality'. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b. )(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement., representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this pennit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by impvisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41],
. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee CNCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulaiions and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end af the calendar or fiscal yrear, depending upon
which annual period is used fax evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Scction A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been subrnitted 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 may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Pen-nittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 12242):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, an 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";
(I) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/L) for acrolein and ac.rylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 ug/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony-,
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/L);
(2) One rnilligram per liter (I mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. a wat cha rnative
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal atives 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, regulauoris or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility ClosureRequire
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures du 'ring deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. PubLich, Owned Treatment Works (POWs)
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 volurne or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the pennit.
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,
1.
C nt dus
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent Limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circurnstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including„ but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in arnounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) releareleased in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of nuneral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. .Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirernents listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations, Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 30713) of the Act Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Pennittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per I5A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2.H .0907(b).
5. This perrnit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretrc trnent Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing reguiations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulaiions contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer e Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permit -tee shall update its industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five Years.
3 Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks A 4lysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (Le., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. industrial Uses Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all sigtuficant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Perrnittee's treatrnent works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, arid compliance schedules as necessary for the :installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (lup)..
Permitted ILTP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (HJP) limitations.
7 POTW Inspection & Monit ring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year,
SIU Self Monitoring aid Reporting
The Perrrwittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Pemnittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 211 .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies ref a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatm
following address:
ties over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC),
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d) Industrial Data Summary Forrns (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;.
Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of Sills in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit
11. Public Notice
The Perrnittee shall publish annually a list of Significant. Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in. Si . caz t
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall re
with support information incl
on the POTW.
Funding and Finan
The Permittee shall main
of three years records of monitoringactivities and results, along
ecords, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program_
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Department rtment of Environment and Natural Resources
Land Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office
10 East Center Ave.
Mooresville, forth Carolina 28115
Subject: City of High Shoals
' stewater System Improvements
Contract-. --- Wastewater Facilities
Erosion Control Plans
Gentlemen:
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n behalf of the City of High Shoals, we request the Land Quality Section issue the
appropriate permit for land disturbing activity for 'Wastewater System Improvements,
Contract 2.0 —Wastewater Facilities." Please find enclosed the following;
Two sets of the Contract Drawings and applicable Specifications that include the
erosion and sedimentation control plan.
A fully executed Financial responsibility For and Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan Checklist,
A check in the amount of $585,00 from the City of High Shoals.
Should you have any questions or need any additional information please advise.
forward to your favorable review.
Yours very truly,
IIIINNSENGINEERS
Greg J. i Veils P.F. EE
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MiiiiiSENGINEERS
October 31, 2007
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality - Construction Grants and Loans
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Subject: City of High Shoals
Wastewater System Improvements
Contract 2.0 — Wastewater Facilities
Pump Stations, Force Mains, and Gravity Sewers
Gentlemen:
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The City of High Shoals is planning improvements to their wastewater system under
Contract 2.0 Wastewater Facilities. A portion of the improvements include extension of
the sewer system and construction of two new pumping stations and force mains.
Accordingly, we are submitting on behalf of the City of High Shoals two identical
application packages for these facilities each containing the following items:
• Cover letter.
• Executed Pump Stations, Force Mains, and Gravity Sewers Application Form:
PSFMGSA 10/99.
• Executed Watershed Classification Attachment form with an 8.5'5(11"
topographic map locating the facilities.
A check in the amount of $480 from the City of High Shoals is also enclosed for the
Application Fee. Please note copies of the necessary Contract Drawings, Contract
Documents, and Design Notes have also been submitted as part of the overall SRF No. E-
SRG-T-01-0112 submittal package.
We look forward to your favorable review and approval of the proposed construction. If we
can aid in the review of the application package, please let us know.
Yours very truly,
WILLIS ENGINEERS
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Greg J. Wells, P.E., BCEE
Enclosures
cc w/ Enclosures: Honorable Dennis F. Gilbert, Mayor, City of High Shoals
1520 South Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
704.377.9844 Fax 704,377 2965

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
PUMP STATIONS, FORCE MAINS, AND GRAVITY SE
(THIS FORM M4 Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
Application Number: Lk)tI, 0.1L4 to he complewd 1p, WM.))
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. .Applicants name (name of the municipality, corporation, individua etc,Y
Citv of High Shoals
2 Owner's or signing official's name and title (15A NCAC 2H ,0206(b)),
Dennis F. Gilbert., Mayor
3. Name and complete address of applicant:
Post Oflice
City:
State. North Carolina Zip: 28077
Telephone number: ( 704 ) '735.1651 Facsimile number: (
4. Project name (name of the subdivision, .facility or establishment, etc.,):
Wastewater System Improvements, City of High Shoals
5. County where project is located: Gaston
6, Fee submitted: S 480 (See Instruction CO
" T Name and complete address ,of engineering firm: , 'Willis Engineer, 1520 South Blvd.
704
735,5595
City: Charlotte State: North Carolina Zip: 28203
Telephone number: ( 704 ) 377.9844 Facsimile number: ( 704 ) 377,2965
8. Name and affiliation of contact person who can answer questions about application:
Greg J. Wells, P,E,, Willis Engineers
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
.1. Project is: X new: modification
2, if this application is being submitted as a result of a modification to an existing permit, provide:
existing permit number and the issuance date
3. Applicant is: _X * public (See Instruction G: skip to item I1,4,): priva
If private, units (lots,. townhomes, etc.) are: leased (Skip to item RAO; sold
if sold,facilities owned by a: public utility (See Instruction HO;
homeownersassociation/developer (See instruction I.)
4. If project disturbs more than one acre, provide date when an erosion and sedimentation control plan was
submitted to the Division of 1.,,and Resources for approval: Oct, 3 L 2007
5. If project includes any stream or wetland crossings., provide date v,then Nationwide 12 or 404 permit was
submitted for approval: N/A
6. Provide buffers used to maintain compliance with an applicable river basin rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200
Neuse River basin buffer rules): N/A
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99 Page 3 of 6

HI. INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER:
Please provide a one- or two -word description specifying the origin of the wastewater (sch.00l, subdivision,
hospital, conunercial !facilit), industry, apa(nents, condominiums, etc.):
residential and commercial
2.. Volume of wastewater generated by this project: „21.,700
3. Explanation of how wastewater flow was determined (I5A NCAC 2H..0219(11):
See attached Wastewater Flow: Projections
4. Nature .f ssastcwalcr: 100 Y Domestic/Commercial: % Industrial;
ic Other waste - specify:
5. If wastewater is industrial in nature:
a. Level of pretreattnent that has been provided to ensure protection of the receiving collection system and
wastewater treatment facilitv:
b.. If a pretreatment permit is required, has one been :issued?
gallons per day
Yes: No, If yes, please
attach a copy of the pretreatment. 'permit.. If no, provide date application was submitted.;
IV. DESIGN INFORMATION:
I. Brief project description: Extension of sewer service to unsewered area: and improveme 17, c,
wastewater ,system, including a new 60,000 gpil wastewater treatment facilities..
Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility (WWT.F) receiving wastewater (See
City of High Shoals, River Street WWTP (part of this Contract)
3. WWII; permit number: NC0088374
4. List the owner(s) of any intermediate sewers if ditTerent from applicant or owner of WWTF (See Instruction
tion , .):
5. Permit numbers) for sewers munediately downstream: Discharge at proposed River Street WWTP
f. Pipe diwneter of sewers immediately downstream.: Discharge at proposed River Street WWTP
7. Engineering evaluation ot' downstream sewers' ability to accept the wastewater from this project (See
Instruction K.) is provided on page 4-1 of the calculations:
8.. Summary of GRAVITY SEWER to he permitted:
Diameter
(inches)
8
Length
(linear feet)
9. .Does the subject. gravit.wer t.ollection system comply with the. Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
and I.5A NCAC 2H .0200! X Yes-, No. If no, please identify criteria and explain:
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99 Page 4 of 6

V. PUMP STATION INFORMATION (Complete Page 5 of 6 for each pump station included in this project.)
I. Purnp station number or name: Church Street Pumping, Station
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .02190-0(3), describe the measures that are being implemented to prevent,
impacts on downslope surface waters should a power failure occur at this pump station (See Instruction L.):
Standby power generator w/ automatic transfer switch
3. Design flow of the pump station: 0.089 million gallons per day
4. Operational point(s) of the purup(s,) 5 gallons per minute at 91 Leet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Number of pumps provided I5A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(2)0: 2
6, Number of pumping cycles at. average daily flow (15A .NCA.0 2H .021901)(20: 3.7 cycles per hour
7., For extended travel times (greater than 24 hours) or if appropriate pumping cycles are not inch describe odor
and corrosion control measures taken: N/A
8, Provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Design Element Sheet Number of the
Plans
Page Number in the
Specifications
Alternate Power Source:
Portable Generator (telemetry and receptacle required)
On -Site Generator (automatic transfer switch required)
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Fillets
/et Wel
'`.heck Valves and Gate Valves
S .c .y Fencing
9
9
MP 212
)ckable Wet Well Cover and Dead Front Control Pane
Area ..ight
E
8 and 31
MP 257
8 and 20
MP 141
ectrical on emenee uuflet. 10
igh Water Alarms:
Audible Alarm
Visual Alarm
Auto-Dialer/Telemetry
MP 141,
Non Guide Rails ift Chains
7e,
er A.ccess Road
MP 141
MP 141 and 191
MP 41
9. List any equipment (note sheet number of the plans or page number in the specifications) not specifically
mentioned above (hoist, odor control equipment. etc.):
Hoist in MP 141
.10. a, 100-year flood elevation: NA feet mean sea level
h. Finish grade elevation of the pump station: 718,50 feet
c. Measures taken to protect the pump :station against flooding ( I5A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(6)1:
PumpingPumpinQSation iswell above 100-year Good elevation and not subject to flooding,
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99
Page 5 of 6

11 Sumnrary of FORCE MAIN to be permitted, by diameter and length:
Length
(linear feet).
1195
High Elevation
(feet)
Discharge Elevation
(feet)
Pump -Off Elevation
(feet)
760.00
12. Station location of airelease valves 115A NCAC 211 ,02191iy2)(L)y:
Sta. 4+60 and Sta. 9+30
17(16,50
Note: Air -release valves' must he provided at all high points along the force main where the clevion
difference exceeds 10 feet,
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99
Page 6 cif 6

V. PUMP STATION INFORMATION (Complete Page 5 of ( for each pump station -included in this project.)
1, Pump station number or name: State Street 'Pumping Station
2, In accordance with '15A NCAC .2,H .021901)(3), describe the measures that are beingimplemented to prevent
impacts on downsiope surface waters should a power failure occur at this pump station (See Instruction L.
Standb)' power generator wt automatic transfer $NV itch,
3, Design flow of the pump statio.n. 0.1325 million gallons per day
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(): 1.80 gallonsper nunute at 33 feet total dsnanuL head (TDH)
5. Number of pumps provided (I5A NCAC 2H .02 I 9(1)(4:
6. Number of pumping cycles at average daily .flow (15A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(2)): 4.1. cycles per hour
7, For extended travel times (greater than 24 hours) Or it appropriate pumping cycles are not met, describe odor
and corrosion control measures taken: N/A
8. Provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans.:
sign Element
Sheet Number of the Page Number in the
Plans Specifications
ternate Power Source:
Portable Generator (telemetr) and receptacle required.),
On -Site Generator (automatic transfer switch 'required)
13 MP 212
Wet Well Vented with Screen
Fillets in Wet Well
12
12
Check Valves and Gate Valves
Security Fencing
.ayekable Wet Well Cover and Dead Front Control Panel
12
Existing Fencing
12 ME 41
Area Light
11 and 20
10-Volt Electrical Convenience Outlet
High Water Alarms:
Audible Alann
Visual Alarm
Auto-Dialer/Telemetry
3
MP 141
MP 141
N P 141 and 19
Non -Corrosive Guide Rails/Lift Chains
12 MP 141
12
9. List any equipment (note, sheet number of the plans or page number in the specifications) not specifically,
mentioned above (hoist.. odor control equipment. etc.):
Hoist in MP 141
10, a, 100-year flood elevation: NA feet mean sea level.
b. Finish grade elevation of the, pump station: 745,00 feet
c. Measures taken to protect the pump station against flooding (1.5A NCA.0 2H ,0219(h96)):
Putiming Station is well above 100-year flood elevation and not subject to flooding.
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99 Page 7 of 6

Su
of FORCE l iAIN to be pe
Diameter
(inches)
6 (ile )
6 (existing)
12. Station 'bean on of air-r
80
se %=al
fitted, bydiameterand ten th
High Elevation
(feet)
Discharge Elevation
(feet)
Puri -Off Elevation
(feet)
7
714,
15A NCAC 2H :0219( )(7)(1)):
Note Air release valves ru
difference e c.ce. l.s I() feel:
he p
ll high points along the
FORM. PSFMGSA 10/99 Page
6

Professional Engineer's Certification:
1. Charles A. Willis
attest_ that this applica
n for City of High Shoals
Contract 2.0 — Wastewater Facilities has been reviewed by me and is
accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other
supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the 'best of my knowledge the
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations and Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1.996. Although certain portions of this submittal package.
may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under m.y signature and seal signifies
that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In accordance
with NC General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false. statement,
representation, or certification in any application shall he guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed $1.0,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
Applicant's Certification:
Dennis F. Gilbert, Mayor
attest that this application for
City of High Shoals
Contract 2.0 — Wastewater Facilities has been reviewed by me and is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will he returned to me as incomplete, Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-21.5.6A. and 143-215.6B,
any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be
guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $1.0,000 as well as civil penalties up to
$25,000 per v' — „
Signature:
Date: c
FORM: PSF1V GSA 10/99 Page 9 of 6

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION ATTACHMENT
Any changes made to this form will result in the application being returned.
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
INSTRUCTIONS:
To determine the classification of the watershed(s) in which the subject project will be located, you are required to
submit this form, with Items 1 through 8 completed. to the appropriate Division of Water Quality Regional Office
Water Quality Supervisor (see Page 2 of 2) prior to submittal of the application for review. At a minimum, you must
include an 8.5" by I 1 '' copy of the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map that shows the surface waters
immediately downslope of the project. You must identify the location of the project and the closest downslope
surface waters (waters for which you are requesting the classification) on the submitted map copy, If the facility is
located in the. Neuse River Basin, also include a copy of the soil survey map for the project location, The
corresponding non -discharge a.pplicationmay not be submitted until the appropriateregional office completes
this form.
1. Applicant's name (name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
City of High Shoals
2. Name and complete address of applicant:
Citv of Hi h Shoals Post Office BOX 6
City: High Shoals State:
Telephone number: [phone]
.3, Project name (name of the subdivision, facility or .establishment„ etc.): Waistewater System Improvemerits„,,
Contract 2.0 - Wastewater Facilities
NC Zip: 2N77-0006
4. County where project is located: Gaston
Facsimile number: [phone]
5. Name(s) of closest surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
6. River basin(s) in which the project is located: Catawba
7. Topographic map name and date: Lincolmon East, NC 1993
8. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
TO: REGIONAL OFFICE WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR. .ART
Please provide me with the classification(s) of the surface waters, watershed(s), and appropriate river basin(s) where
these activities will occur, as identified on the attached map segment:
Name(s) of surface waters and river basin(s): Soil V4 /Cid' tc
Classification(s) (as established by the EMC): e'LLS
Proposed classifieation(s), if applicable:
River basin buffer rules, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel:
Date:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr,, Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Mr. Dennis F. Glbert,l
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
yor
October 11, 2006
aIki
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NC0088374
River Street NV1XTP
Gaston County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has reviewed your Engineering alternative Analysts (E. '1) for
River Street WW I`P. The Division accepts your justification for building a new facility at the site adjacent
to River Street WWTP with the capacity of 0.06 MGD. Upon construction of the new e old River
Street WIT' (NC0024155) and the State Street .WWTP (NC0072940) will cease operation.
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully
to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft. Comments
should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of the previous page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in early December late July, with an
effective date of_j(anuaiy 1, 2007.
if you have any questions or comments concerning this draft .perr
number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
cc: NPDES Pennit File
DEH,,.�_.
Greg). P.E., Willis Engineers
1520 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
contact me at the telephone
gei Chernikov, Ph.D.
Environmental Engineer 11
NPDES-West
NPDES Unit, 1617 Mast Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 919 733-5083, extension 594 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer sergei.chernikov@ ncrnail.net

Latitude: 35°23'55" I V C 0 ©8 8 3 7 4
Longitude: 81°12^.2O" City of High Shoals
Quad ## Fl4NW
Stream Class: WS-IV River Street WW IT
Subhasin: 30835
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River
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Permit NC0088374
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Draft PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
River Street WWTP
River Street
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River the Catawba River
Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and. IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day
Alan W. l limek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

leer it NC0088374
SUPPLEMENT R T COVER SHEET
,All previous NPDES e is issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are
hereby revoked, As of this permit issuance, ' previously issued permit bearing this
number is no longer effective, Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge
from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions
Mcluded herein,
City of High Shoals is hereby a'
After receiving an Authorization to Construct per
wastewater treatment facilities at the site adjace
facility not to exceed 0„.06 IVICID design flow
After submitting an Engineer's Certification, di
at the location specified on the attached map
class WS-IV water in the Catawba River Basin.
d the Division, construct
to the existing River Street
charge fro said treatment works
nto South Fork Catawba River, a

A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING
During the period beginning on the effective date of
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge fron
shall be limited and monitored by the Perrnittee as specific'
OE06 MGD
3©.© mg/L
Total Suspended Solids'
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geo
mean)
Total Residual Chlortne2
Dissolved Oxygen
Ternperature (°C
pH3
Monthly
Weekly
Weekly
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
irrriuerir rx
Effluent
Influent &
Effluent
Effluent
E
n
Effluent
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total. Suspended Solids concentrations
shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. Limit takes effect Fenruary 1, 2007. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall
monitor TRC (with no effluent limit).
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts

A. (2.) RESCISSION OF THE
Perinittee is required to sub
NC0024155 and N 00` 29‘10 withln
t N
STING PE ITS
re c l on r qu t fear t r i ti permits:
on after compl on of a n w plant.

DENR/I)WQ
FACT SEIEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOP11 EN
NPDES No. NC0088374
uillt 1Cofortlat .lion
A. an `acility Name:
Appl can Address:
Facility Address:
Pe
d Flow:
City ofmHigh Shoals/ River Street WWTP
PO Box 6, l igh Shoals, NC 28077
92 River Street, High Shoals, NC 28(1'77
006MGD
T
4� Domestic.
Other :Pernvt(s):
Facility / Permit Status:
Coun
N/A
Class lI / Existing/Expasio
Gaston County
Receiving t 'tream:
Stream Classifieat
0 (d) Listed
Subbasin:
7Q10 (c
nter 7Q10
30Q2 (cfs)
Average Flow
IWC (%
South Fork
Catawba Riv
gional Off
S-IV USGS Te po Quad:
No
03-08 35
99
7
648
0.09%
Perrnit-
Date:
oresvtrte
Sergei Chernikov
September 26, 2006
t.at. 35° 23' 22" N Long. 81 ° 11' 52'
BACKGROUND:
The City of High Shoals have two existing wastewater treatment facilities: River Street WWTP
(NC0024155) and State Street WP (NC0072940). Both of them are minor 100% domestic facilities.
The City submitted the EEA for constructing a new facility on the site adjacent to the River Street
WWTP. The proposed facility will treat waste from the entire city and have a capacity of 0.06 MGD,
which represent an expansion of 0.0261 MGD compared to the combined capacity of two exiting plants.
This expansion will provide the wastewater capacity for the future growth Upon construction of the
new facility, the old River Street WWTP (NC0024155) and the State Street WWTP
(NC0072940) will cease operation. The Division agreed with the findings and conclusions of
EAA. The litnits in the perrnit were established in the accordance with the Spec Limits letter that
was issued on February 11, 2000.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: May 24 (est.)
Permit Scheduled to Issue: July 17 (est.)
NPDES CONTACT:
If you have questions regarding any of the above inforTnation or on the attached permit, please
contact Sergei Chernikov at [phone] ext. 594.
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS:
Tact 5h..cet
NPDES NC0024155 Renewal/Expansion

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., :Secretary
North Carolina Depart ientcrfEnvircartrtren and Natural Resources
September 26, 2006
Dennis F. Gilbert, Mayor
City of .High Shoals
P.Q. Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
SEP 2 7 200W,
Subject: NPDES Permit application. NC0088374
River Street
Gaston. County
Dear Mayor Gilbert
The Division received your new per t application on August 16, 2006, along with your fee
payment of $715.00.00 check #19154. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application.
They will contact your Authorized Representative if further information is needed about this project.
Please be aware that your application is one of many that are being currently reviewed and
that our staff is handling many requests along with scheduled permit renewals. If you have any
additional questions concerning the subject application, please call [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,.
Carolyn Bry
Point Source Branch
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit
lhCarolirta
aura
North Carolina Division cf later Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Interned e��+�+ o��� �t �qu 1 1 air Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

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 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
If you are completing this
field to the next. To check
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
NPDES Permit NCoo
at
form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to movej!,,�G�
the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box, Otherwise, please print or type,
City of High Shoals
River Street WWTP
Post Office .Box 6
High Shoals
North Carolina 28077
[phone]
[phone]
cityhs@charter..net
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above D
Street Address or State Road 92 River Street.
City.
State / Zip Code
County
High Shoals
North Carolina 28077
Gaston County
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facil ty. (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
4. Population served:
City of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals
North Carolina 28077
[phone].
[phone]
705
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Facm-A 1/06

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 program.
5. Do you receive industrial waste?
No El Yes (if you have an approved pre-treatment program, rnust complete Form 2A)
6.
pe of collection system
Separate (sanitary sewer only)
Q
ombi.ned (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
T. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) NA
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? Yes
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
South Fork Catawba River
9. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If interrnittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: , NA Duration:
NA
10. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities provide design removal for BQD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
NA
11. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.06 MOD
Annual Average daily flow 0.022 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.1139
OD (for the previous 3 years)
12. Is this facility located on Indian country?
EJ Yes No
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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 program.
13. Effluent Data
,Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Cohform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used, Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Parameter
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
Fecal Coliforrn
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (Summer)
Temperature (Winter)
Daily Montbiy Units of Number of
Madmum Avera e Measurenient Samples
14. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type
Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) N/A
UIC (SDWA) N/A
NPDES N/A
NESHAPS (CAA)
Permit Number
N/A
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) N/A
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) N/A
PSD (CAA) N/A Special Order of Consent (SOC) N/A
Non -attainment program (CAA) N/A Other N/A
15. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Dennis F. Gilbert
Mayor
Printed name of Person Signing Title
S 010
Signature Applicant Date
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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