NC0061034_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Bevery Eaves Perdue, Governer Ccleen H, Sullins, Director Dee ere
Janu.ary
Mr. Jeff Dennard
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
905 Webb Rd
Salisbury, N,C. 28146
an, Secretary
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit NC0061034
Webb .Rd Flea Market k' =\ T.P
Rowan County
Dear Mr, Dennard:
Division staff has confirmed that the subject permit is no longer required. Therefore, in
accordance with your :request, \PL)I;5 Permit; \G0061034 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future your company wishes to discharge wastewater to the Stat 's sa.a.rface waters, you
must first apply for and receive a new NPDE•S permit. Discharge of wastewater without a valid
M?DI S permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalt\= of up to $2 i,00(? per day.
If you. have questions about this matter, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Fran tih k'herson, LAM
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North C1arolir. ent of Environment and "Natural Resources
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Gov .(a'nor Director Secretary
,January 5, 201 l
fr L.ewis M. Johnson
Ro‘k-an Associates a.nd Mercantile, Jnn,
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carol la 28144
Subject: Compliance Evaltiation Inspection
Roan Associates and Mercantile, Inc.
NPDES Permit No, NC0061034
Rowan County, NC
Dear ,Mr. Lewis:
Enclosed is zi copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report lOr the inspection cond'ucted at the
subject facility on January 4, 2011 by John Lesley of this office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in,
Responsible Charge of our finby forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; hovvever, should you have .zinty questions concerning this report,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley, or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely.,
Robert 11 Krebs
:Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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A fire completely destroyed the Rowan Associates & Mercantile (dba Webb Road Flea tVlarket) titer supply
system and all structures on September 3, 2010. The TP remains intact but is not receiving flow. The
City of Salisbury has extended the wastewater collection system to the site and the owners are in the
process of connecting the property to the collection system. The has been abandoned and will be
demolished as part of planned construction activities on the site. It is recornmeded that the NPDES Permit
be rescinded as it is no longer needed (per the permitte "s request)
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department aEnvironment and Natural Resource
Division of Water Quality
Beveriy Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
NIT. Tom Walton
Rowan .Associates and 'Mercantile
1 North Sterling. Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28680
Dear mr, Watson:
November 8, 201 0
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent/Monitoring Violations
Tracking II: NOV-2010-LM-0035
Rowan Associates and Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0061034.
Rowan County
A, review c the A u(4ust 201 0 self-monitorinp report for the subject facility reveitled a violi,ttion
of' the following parameter at Outfall 001:
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Date Parameter Reported Value Permit :Limit/Monitoring Requirement
\\ k ending 8,11.1-'10 1 1d1 esldual chlorine x/weeK 2.xl\veck
8/24./.1. 0 Fecal colifbm 3,000 C.F1„:" 00 nth 400 (7E.71100 rni„ (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, it not already implemented, should be 'taken to correct any problems, The
Division of Water Quality. "nay pursue enforcement actions 'for this and any additional violations. If
the violations are of a contirniing nature, not related to operation andfor maintenance problems„ an41.
you. anticipate :remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying .for a Special
Order h Consent, You. mu contact .Ms, .Marei a Allocco of this Office for additional information,
If you ly,tve, questions concerning this a ter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms, Aliocco or
me at C14,1662- 699,
C: 'POint Source Branch
Sincerely,
R.obert RKrebs
Surface \kijater Proteotion
Repional Supervisor
Moofesvitte. Req tonal Office
Location: 510 Ent Conte' Ave. Suite 301 roloorettoviheo hint 24Ett I oft
Phone: :;7044653-15091 innitef: t10:14, nii0t3-60401 Costorit !'v ice 1 -873-3123331148
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
North Carolint Department of Environment a
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Mr, 1 M. Johnson
Rowan Associates and Mercantile, Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Subject:
October 21, 2010
NCDENR
NaturalResources
Notice of Violation - Effluent Monitoring Frequency
Tracking 4: NOV-2010-MV-0155
Roi,van Associates and Mercantile, Inc, WWIP
NPDES Permit No. NC0061 034
RWan County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Dear Mr. Johtlson
A review of the July 2010 self -monitoring report t''or the subject .facility- revealed a violation of the following
monitoring frequency requirements:
Pipe
001.
001.
Parameter
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Failure to Monitor
One Time 7/1824/10
07/25-31/10
Permit. Monitoring Requirement
4ortitor 2/week
Monitor I /week
Remedial actions, if not already implemented. should be taken to correct any problems. lite Division of Water
Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations, You may contact Mr. John Lesley' of this
Office for additional. in:formation.
If you have questions concerning this matter. please do not 1ieitat
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
Point Source Branch
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Mot7resville Regional Office
LocatQn610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 MooresviHe, NC 28115
Phone,: (70,4)663-1599 \ Fax ("704') 663-6040 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623.6748
Internet' VVVON, ncwaterquality,org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural 1esource
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
Mr. Lewis M. johnson
Rowan Associates and Mercantile. Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28 144
Subject:
:August 30, 2010
.Notice of Violation - Effluent Monitoring Frequency'
Tracking: NOV-20.10-MV-0115
Rowan iNssociates and Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit No., NC0061 03 it
Rowan County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Dear Mr. johnson:
A review of the May 21)10 self -monitoring report for the subject facility .revealed a violation of the following
monitoring frequency .requirements:
Pipe Parameter Failure to Monitor Perrnit Monitoring Requirement
001. Total Residual Chlorine Monitored one time Monitor two times per \ye&
5/9- 1 5/1 0
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water
Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations, You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this
Office for additional information,
If you have questions, concerning this matter, plcase du not hesitate to contact Iry or e at 7041
Sincerely,
1,417
Robert. B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Mooresville Regionat Office
Locatiory 610 East Center Ave.. Suite 301 MoVffesvide, NC 28115
Phone: [phone]'9 \ Fax] 041 663-00410 \ Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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LEWIS M JOHNSON
ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE
PO BOX 664
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SUBJECT;
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Division of Water Quality
Oaleen H. Sul ns
Director
May 17, 2010
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercantile TP
Permit Number: NC0061034
Case Number: LM-2010-0020
Rowan County
Resources
MAY
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 4991 in the amount of S235.37 received from you dated
May 1 I, 2010. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and
this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresvi.
1617 Mall SertActe ".
Location 512 Neh;
Phone_9194106-6300
Sincerely,
Regional Of#ice Supervisor
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COl.eeR U. Sullins
Director
April 28,2010
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RETURN RECEIP f 1(EQUES1 ED
Mr, Lewis M, Joh„nson
Rowan ssociates and MerLtnhi1e.
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Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
'Penalty 'for Violations of General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit .No, NC0061034 -
Rowan Associates and Mercantile WWTP
ROWall County
Case -No. LM-2010-0020
Dee Freerufi
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This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the .amount of S.235.37
150.00 civil penalty S85.37 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates and 'Mercantile,
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A. review has been conducted ot.'the selmonitoring
data reported for January 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to he in violation of the, discharge,
limitations found in NPDES Permit. No, NC0061034. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter,
Basedupon the ',above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Rowan Associates and Mercantile
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No, N(0061034 and North Carolina General
Statute (Ci.S.) 143-215,1.0)6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A, A civil penalty
he
assessed in accordance with the ;maximums established by G.S. 143-215,6A(a)(2),
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided bt.y th.e Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural. Resources and the Director of the
Division of -Water Quality, 1, Marcia .Allocco„,:\ cling Surface Water Protection -Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereb,,,' make the, following civil. penalty assessment against Ronan Associates and
Mercantile:
Mooresville Reglonal Office
Location: 610 East. Center Aye_ Suite 301 Mooresville NC 281 loll
Phone'. (3,704) 663-16993 ham (3040 663-60401, Cagorner Service• 1 -872-62,34-Philli
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Please submit, payment to the attention of:
Point Source Conrplittnc.elf°;nforceu ent
Division of Water Quality
.617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 26c)r. 1617
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Pr2. Submit a ritten rtqucst for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please he aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting \vhether the violation(s) occurrc
or the accuracy of any of -the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrati„ve hearing,., such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why y'ou believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below, In determining whether a remission request will be
approved, the following factors shall be considered:
vitether one or more ()fine civil. penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282. „,. ere
wrongfully, applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the i„aolation,
vvhether the violation .was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
.Please note that a,liinform.ation presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing, The Director of the 'Division of 'Water Quality will review your evidence
and inforni you of his decision in the matter of your remission request, The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions -for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). .Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider infdnnation that
Was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director, 'Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
realiSSiOft
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an
Administrative Fleming and Stipulation of Facts" :form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality, also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification„for Remission 'Request." .Both .forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source. ComplianeefEnforeement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service. Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administralis e hearing with the Office of Adrninistrath,e Hearings:
If you wis.hto contest any' statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administri,itive Hearings,
You must file the petition with the Office ofAdministrative Hearings within 'thirty (30) days of receipt

of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours, The Office of .Administrative H.earings: accepts filings Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m_ except for official state holidays: The petition may
be riled by .facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided. the signed
original, one (1) copy and a 'tiling fee (if a filing fee is required by NC(JS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic
transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings :with all questions regarding the
-tiding fee and or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers
for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Elearings
6714. Mail Service Center
Raleig.h, NC 27699-6714
'rd: [phone]
Faxi [phone]
One (l) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as .follows:
Mary Penny 'Thompson, Cieneral Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evideticed
by an internal d.ateltim.e received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the .A.ttorn.ey
General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment, If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation andgor
iiiaintenance problems. and you anticipate remedial construction activities then you may wish to consider
applying for a STeci al Order bv Consent. If vou have anv vestions about this civil penalty assessment or a
5aecial Order by Consent, please contact the WaterQualitv Section staff or the Mooresville Reciional Office at
704A 3-1699.
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(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
Marcia Alloceo
Acting Regional Supervisor
S'urface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
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Compliance/Enforcement File a attachments
Central Files w! attachments

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County: Rowan
Permit Number: NC0061034
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Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Rowan Associates and Mercantile, Inc.
Rowan Associates and Mercantile WWTP
Rowan
LM-2010-0020
Permit Number: NC0061034
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
No hamhas been documented; however, fecal coliform levels downstream of the facility would likely
have been increased by discharge, potentially causing a threat to human health. Monitoring for total
residual chlorine was only conducted one time the week of January 10-16, 2010. Without proper
documentation the facility cannot establish that disinfection of the discharge was adequate to protect
human health downstream of the facility. In addition the facility cannot document that the discharge
was not toxic to aquatic life due to high concentrations of chlorine.
2) The duration and gravity of the iialation;
The violation was reported on January 12, 2010. The facility is only required to monitor fecal coliform
two times per month, The next monitoring event on January 26, 2010 was compliant.
3) The, effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect on ground water or air quantity or quality are expected. Human health may have been
threatened by the increase in fecal coliform levels downstream of the facility.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncornpliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.

The prior record of the violator iii complyingor failing to cornpl), ith ro rams ON°'er which the
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MONITORING REPORT VIOLATIONS for:
Permit %
Fadlity Name:
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Nitts Between 1-2010 and 1-2010 Region: Mootesvifie
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Report Date 04/12/10
Page: 22 of 28
Violation Categoly Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES V \NV
Subbasim % Violation Action: %
PERMIT: NC0049867
FACILITY: Town of Cleveland - Cleveland WWTP
COUNTY: Rowan
REGION: Mooresville
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MONITORING OUTFALL 1 VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT
01 -.2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 01/05/10 2 X week ug/1 28 41 46.43
012010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 01/08/10 2 X week ug/I 28 38 35,71
01 -2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 01/12/10 2 X week ug/I 28 29 3,57
01 -2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 01/15/10 2 X week u9/1 28 39 39,29
01 -2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 01/19/10 2 X week. ug/1 28 40 42.86
01 -2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 01/22/10 2 X week ug/1 28 47 67.86
01 -2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 01/29/10 2 X week ug/I 28 39 39,29
VIOLATION TYPE
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Daily Maximum Exceeded
VIOLATION ACTION
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
PERMIT: NC0061034
FACILITY: Rowan Associates & Mercantile - Rowan Associates &
Mercantile WWTP
COUNTY: Rowan
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL
REPORT PPI LOCATION
01 -2010 001 Effluent
PARAMETER
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
Broth,44,5C
VIOLATION
DATE FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
MEASURE
CALCULATED
LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
01/12/10 2 X month #/100m1 400 1,900 375 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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North Carolina. Department of Environment and Na
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Mr. Thomas W. Walton
Rowan Associates & Mercan
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, NC
Dear Perini
28680-0664
October 20, 2008
ill'am G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleeri 1. Sullins, Director
DW ,.Surf ce
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WTP
Rowan County
Your NPDES permit expires on June 30, 2009. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A
NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations state that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may
disregard this notice.
Your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than January 1, 2009.
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.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after June 30, 2009, the current permit must be renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1;
unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
me
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact
he telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Surfac
NPDES File
ater Protection.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] I FAX [phone] I charlesiweaver@ ncmail.net
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NPDES PERMIT NC0061034
ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE WWTP
ROWAN COUNTY
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facilit since
issuance of the last pe.rniit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the puttee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed. original and two copies.
If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or envirom ental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES pertnit).
A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
following; items must be submitted by any Municipal or I dustrial facilities discharging
process w°astew
Industrial facilities classified as Prima Industries (see Appendices A -I) to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 N1GD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21..
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
Send the corrzpleted renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

North Car
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR
ina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Water Quality
Coleen -1 Suffins
Director
October 8, 2009
LEWIS M JOHNSON, MANAGER
ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE
119 N STERLING ST
PO BOX 664
MORGANTON NC 28680
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty .Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercaritile WWTPMercantile
Pen -nit Number: NC0061.034
Case Number: LV-2009-0331
Rowan County
Dear Mr, Johnson:
s ,uroes
OCT 1 2
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 4863 in the amount of $33537 received from you dated
October 1, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert .L.. Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
---1O-Vonah D. Weeden
cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
15'17 Serece Center, Faleirede Norte CaroIine 225:99-1613
beat-Ion:512 N, Salient/try St, RaIttIgh, North Carclina 273604
Phone [phone] ;',A. X 919-807-6492 C usee net Se rette 1-877 452358748
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Governor
North Caro! i
NCDENR
Department of Environment and Naturat Reno
Division of Water Quality
Coleen. H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
September 2"2, 2009
CERTIFIED MA I 7008 1140 0002 2716 8090
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
Mr. Lewis Marvin Johnson
Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr, Johnson:
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T otice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
PenaIty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No, NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercanitle WWTP
Rowan County
Case No, LV-2009-0331
This letter transmits a Notice: of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $335 #7
($250.00 civil penalty + $85.37 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates & Mercantile,
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for June 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in. NPDES Permit No. NC0061034. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter,
Based upon the above facts,l conclude as a matter of law that Rowan Associates & Mercantile violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCOO61034 and North Carolina General Statute
(CIS) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown. in Attachment A, A civil penalty may be assessed in
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6.A(a)(2),
Based upon the above findings of. fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with au- l ority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against. Rowan Associates &
Mercantile:
Mooresville Regional Otiir.e
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(704 ) 6631699 % Fax: [phone]
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250,00
For 1, of the one (1) violation of G,S, 143-215,1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No; NC0061034, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
:7,17 Enforcement costs,
335;37 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G‘S. 143-215,6A(c), in determining .the amount ofthe penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282,1(b), which are:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(,6)
(7)
(8)
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
The duration and gravity ofthe, violations;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality',
The cost of rectifying the darnage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
The cost to the State .ofthe enforcement procedures.
Within thirtyys of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver Ibrrn). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enfbrcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred

or the accuracy ot any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be .accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining. Whether a remission request will be
approved, the following .factors shall be considered:
Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S„ 143B-282,1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(i) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(1) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previouiOatiOn. or
Whether payment of the civil, penalty vill prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing, The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions .for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental .Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee), l'.1ea.sc be advised that the Cortunittee cannot consider information that
Was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director, Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission;
In order to request remission., you must complete and submit the enclosed. "Waiver of Right to an
Ad.ministrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form. within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request' Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrativehearing with the Office of Administrativ.e Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an ad.minist„rative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received
in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am.
and 5:00 p.m„, except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition
must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. 'The petition may be faxed --- provided

the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 1ai1 Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Fac„simile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms, Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 ,Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) oon the. petition,
Failure to exercise one of the options above ‘vithin thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced
by an internal date tune received stamp (not a postmark)„ will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney
GeneraFs Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment, If the violations are of a continuinp nature, not related to operation andlor
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,Lthenyou may wish to consider
appl\,jrig for a Special Order by Consent,. If you have any questions .ibout this civil_penalty assessment or a,
Special Order by Consentillease contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Reiona1 Office at
704/66-1699.
Robert ,B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water ()uality
ATT. r'lliMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor wl attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File ix/ attachinents
Central Files w,/ attachments

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Having been assessed civil penalties total * for vielatictrs forth in the assess�nerrt:
doLument of the Division of Water Quality dated Septemb r 22„ 2009, the signed, desiring to seek
rernis ion of the civil penalties,does hereby waive the right to an adninist.ratz e hearin , in the above -stated
matter and does stipufate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document 'The undersigned further
understands that all evidence presented in support ofremission. ofthis civil penalty' nmst be submitted to the
Director of the Division n f Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessnrent. ;No neNN,.
evidence in support f a remission request will be allsved after 30 days fry the reLeit of the notice of
assessment.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR„RE:Mi 'ON TEST
'MVO Case Number: IN-2009-0331
Assessed Party: Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
County: Rowan
Permit Number: NC0061034
Amount Assessed: S335.37
Please use this form vhen requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "R.equest For
Remission, Waiver of Ricqtt to on ,,-Idministrative Hearino, and ,Stipulation of" Facts" form to request. remission
of this civil .penalty. You should attach any .documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission, Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration. of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting.
whether the -violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the tactual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143B-282,1i0, remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty_assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 1-43B-282.L(b) 'were v,Tongitilly
applied tothetrirent of the petitioner (the assessment factors'. are listed in the civil penalty assessment
docu tn e ();
(h) the violator onptJted continuing environmental damage
explain the steps that v01,4 took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain tthy the violation
unavoidable or something Troia could not prevent or prepare 16,:),
(d) the violator had not been assessed gVi jticsfor an - vious vio
(e) payment of L_ciy±iLp_enaltv will prevent payment for the rnjpiflgnecessary remedial jafls
ac.
(Le,, explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities' necessary to
a c .h ieve complwne)
ON: isc addition( ,ages as necessary)
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
Facility: Rowan. Associates & Mercantile WWTP
County: Rowan
Case Number: LV-2009-0331
Permit Number: NC0061034
ASSESSME''I` FACTORS
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the Sta
private property resulting from the violation;
to the public health, or to
No harm has been documented; however, ammonia nitrogen concentations discharged above the effluent
permit limits would be likely to impact the receiving stream by lowering dissolved oxygen availability,
causing nutrient enrichment, and resulting in toxic impacts to aquatic life.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violation occurred in the month of June 2009. The monthly' average limit for atnmoni a rtroget 'as
exceeded by 79%.
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect is expected on air quality or ground water. Surface waters were likely to impacted by the
increased levels of ammonia nitrogen. Ammonia nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life, causes nutrient
enrichment that leads to algae blooms, and lowers dissolved oxygen levels in the receiving stream.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Tie cost is unknown.
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the violation.
6) Whether theviolation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.

The prior record of the wioltor in complying or failing to conr.plf ith programs over which th
EllNi1"011111ent l Management Commission has regulatoryatory authority; and
Case Number
Description
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The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparati 1. of enforcement package:
Si' Regii. al Supervisor reieE:
Clerical Support:
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Report Date 09/10/09 Page. 18 of 21
PERMIT: NC0061034 FACILITY: Rowan Associates & Mercantile - Rowan Associates & COUNTY: Rowan
Mercantile WWTP
REGION: Mooresville
at Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL
REPORT PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER
06-2009 001 Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
VIOLATION
DATE FREQUENCY
06/30/D9 2 X month
ZPP5-oIf; "I
PERMIT: NC0024244 FACILITY: City of Albemarle Long Creek WWTP
UNIT OF
MEASURE
L➢h➢1T
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CALCU A'TED
VALUE
12 C"
COUNTY: Stanly
VIOLATION TYPE
ontllly Average Exceeded
VIOLATION ACTION
None — .
REGION: Mooresville
3-7
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
D6-2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/11/09 5 X week ugll
LIMIT
CALCULATED
VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
18 19 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action. RP.➢

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR.
Norte Carolina Department of Environment and Na
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
THOMAS W WALTON
ROWAN ASSOCIATES &
PO BOX 664
MORGANTON NC 28680
SUBJECT":
Dear Mr. Walton:
September 11, 2009
RCANTILE
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercantile W WTP
Permit Number: NC0061034
Case Number: LM-2009-0037
Rowan County
ural
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 4846 in the amount o . $385.30 received from you dated
September 2, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
lf'you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6394.
cc:
Sincere
Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Ma iE Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] t FAX: 919,807-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623 6748
Internet: www,ncwaterqual'iry,org
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director SCCretary
August 25, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 1140 0002 2716 8052
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr, Lewis Marvin Johnson
Rowan Associates & Merchantile Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Johnson:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation. and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $385.30
00.00 civil penalty — S85.30 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates & Merchantile.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for May 2009.. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0061034. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter,
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations ofNC. General Statute
143-215.1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Merchantile WWTP
Rowan. County
Case No. LM-2009-0037
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Rowan Associates & Merchantile violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0061034 and North Carolina General Statute
(G,S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215,6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, 1, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Rowan Associates and
Merchantile:
Maoresville Regional Office
1„,ocation- 610 EIS( Cents Suite 301 Mooro8villc.„ NC 28115
Phone [phone] Fax: [phone] \ Cuswmer Sr 4-877-6--'34,:74F
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50.00
250,00
S 300.00
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and'
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit effluent monitoring
frequency for total residual c.hiorine.
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
85.30 Enfbrcement costs.
S 385.30
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at U.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by- noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of E.nvirournent and Natural
Resources (do 1`10i include .waiver ortn). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
16.17 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-16 7
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:

Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document, Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should he remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below In determining whether a remission request will be
approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 1.43B-282. '1) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
whether the violation vA,ias inadvertent or a result of an accident;
whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous -violations; or
whether payment .0f-the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in Writing, The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in thematter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the .Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that.
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an.
Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" .form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice, The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Cornpliance Lnforcernent Ini'
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative ilcarings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must tile a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form front the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You. must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition. is considered filed when it is received
in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of

Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 aan.
and 5:00 p.m, except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition
must be filed with the .Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may he faxed — provided
the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within five (5) business days „following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 2-7699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt ofthis letter, as evidenced
by an internal date time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney
General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action..
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment lithe violations are of a continuing nature, not related to o_peration andlor
maintenanceproblems, and_you anticipate .remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider
applying for a Special Order by Consent, if vou have anv questions about this civil penalty assessment or 4
Special. Order by Consent, please contact the Water_Quality Secuon staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at
704/663-1699.
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality.
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water uality Regional Supervisor Ix/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w attachments
Central Files wl attachments

Out:
Date
24 30/09
5/2009
CASE . L I- 00 -
Parameter otd , ,7.lkr
TRC'Failure to nlonitor
rr nia citron * 1 5 5 r.'1
Denote- i »-ilpenalty a snat
Ammonia citron sut prill ti ro. October 31.
Per
Monitor twice Weekly
.7 i . ,d (monthly average)

ATE F NORTH THCAR (IINA Dd P RTM T OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
IY OF ROWAN
IN THE MA IT ER OF ASS SF SSME T
f F CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
ROWAN ASSOCIATES
MLR( TA, T1 L F.
PERMIT NO. NCOti1tl
ER OF RIGHT TO 3A
D\°11NI 1R TIME HEARIN ` D
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE N.
9.-0037
Navin g been assessed civil penalties totaling S 385. II f r fioIati n(s) as set forth in the assessrrtent
document of the Division of water Quality dated August 25, 2009, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission
of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the bye-stat matter and
dies stipulate. that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands
that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the
sion of Water Quail Within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of
fission request ill be allowed after 3days from the receipt of the notice of assessment
the
das of
ADDRESS
00
BY
d ELEI'II"E

JUSTIFICATION F R REM SSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LM-2009-0037
Assessed Party: Rowan Associates & Merchantile
County: Rowan
Permit Number: NCOO61034
Amount Assessed: S385.30
Please use this form ‘Yhen requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Repest For
Pemssion, Waiver of Right to an Admirzistrative Hearing, and Stipulc-ition of Facts" form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document, Pursuant to N_C,;&S. § 14313-2811(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you 'believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.GS 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfulla
applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the a e s vtnLnt fat tors .are listed in the civil penalty assesstnent
document);
the violator promptly abated continuing environrn damaqe resulting from the violation (Le.,
(b)
explain the steps that 2,,ou took to correct the violation andpreven!juture occurrences):
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (Le., explain why the violation was
unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d)
a.• r had not been assessed civil penalties for anypreyious violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the el remaining necessary emedial actions
,
explain how payment of the civil t.'enolt i ll prevent vou fr 0 in perforrning the activities necessary to
achieve compliance).
EXPLAN.. ON: (use additional pages as necessary)

Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number:
Permit Number:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF W.WATER QUALIT
Rowan Associates 84 Merchantile
Rowan Associates & Merchantile 'TP
Rowan
LM-2009-0037
NC006 1034
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1.) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, it would be predicted that the monthly average limit violation
for ammonia would have toxic impacts on the receiving stream. In addition increased ammonia in the
surface waters would lower available dissolved oxygen and cause nutrient enrichment.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violation is a monthly average limit violation for May 2009 suggesting elevated ammonia nitrogen
concentrations in the discharge for the month. The permit limit was .exceeded by 130%. The ammonia
nitrogen limit was also violated in April 2009,.196% over the limit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effects are expected on air quality or ground water. Surface waters were likely to be impacted by the
discharge. Ammonia nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life, causes lowered available dissolved oxygen in the
receiving stream, and increases nutrients, which lead to eutrophication.
4) The cost ef rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental. Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
e Number Description
- 09-0292 - 335.30 for ammonia nitrogen monthly avg. violation April 2009, case o,en,
LV-2008-0367 $440.40, June 2008 paid/closed 10/27/08

The cost to the Stateo he enfenforcementpe..rs
Staff prep ration of enforce grit packpacka le 1 hour at S32,21 /hour°
SWP Regional Supervisor re le\v; 1 hour at $3&09 hour
Clerical Support:
Total:
1 hot r t .00/hour
30
Ro Supe for
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit: MRs Between:
Facility Name: #lei Param Name:
Report Date: 08/24/09 Page 26 of 2'3
Program Category. NPDCS liWV
Violation Action: %
PERMIT: NC0061034
FACILITY: Rowan Associates & Mercantile - Rowan Associates & COUNTY: Rowan
Mercantile WWTP
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
05 -2009 001 Effluent
VIOLATION
DATE FREQUENCY
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 05/31/09 2 X month
N) - Concentration
(LA-- 1.7 1zr" .tom t. t, h e '
UNIT OF
MEASURE
mg/I
LIMIT
6.7
CALCULATED
VALUE
15.45
VIOLATION TYPE
Monthly Average Exceeded
VIOLATION ACTION
Z 6 °,?/.)
None
c ;
q)ST, 30
PERMIT: NC0041718 FACILITY. Davidcyn Apartments - Davidcyn Apartments
COUNTY: Stanly REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPOR"T PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
VIOLATION
DATE FREQUENCY
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 05/07/09 2 X week
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 05/08/09 2 X week
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 05/11/09 2 X week
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, "F'ota9 Residual 05/14/09 2 X week
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 05/19/09 2 X week
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 05/22109 2 X week
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 05/25/09 2 X week
05 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 05/27/09 2 X week
UNIT OF
MEASURE
ug/I
ug/I
LIMIT
CALCULATED
VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
17 27 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
17 30 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
ug/I 17 25 Daily MaximumExceeded No Action, BPJ
ugfI 17
19 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
ug/1 17 22 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
ug/I 17 33 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
17 23 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Acti n, BPJ
17 21 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, DP,1
ug/l

MooresvilleRegional Office
610 East Central Ave, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28155
Dear Mrs. Marcia Mincer),
The alarm system light has been replaced.
Records for the last three years are being sent from Salisbury lab, may have to om to
Mooresville to t copies of the D RS. I just took this system back over and all the records l
have is what was left by the previous ORC, not much at all was filed r left. Started new files
and trying to t things back in order the way that they were.
Field parameter for temperature has been reduced to once weekly from the state. Salisburyab
ilI be performingthis test weekly. Sorry this letter is late , but wanted to get all the info first.
ORE Rowan Associates

Ai
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 2, 2009
Mr, Toni W. \k/atton
Rowan Associates &. Mercantile, Inc,
Post Office Box 664
Morganton, North Carolina 28680-0664
Subject: Notice of 'Violation
Compliance Evaluation, Inspection
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWII)
NPDES Permit No, NC0061.034
Rowan County, N.C.
Tracking NOV-2009-PC-0602
Dear Mr, Walton.:
Enclosed, is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted, at the subject facilityon June 11, 2009 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office,. Please advise
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the failures to analyze
effluent samples (pH and temperature) by a certified laboratory and retain the permit -required
documentation \vhich are violations of the 1,5A NCAC 211 .0804, subject NPDES Permit, and
North Carolina General Statute (GS.) 143-215,1, as detailed in the Record Keeping and
Laboratory Sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215,6A, a civil penalty- of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars (S25,000.00) per violation, per day, may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215 1..
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by .Ittly 23, 2009,
addressing the above -noted violations and the discrepancies noted in the Sand Filters (Low
Rate) and Dechlorination Sections in the attached report. In responding to the violations, please
address your comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco.
Mooresville Regional. Office
LocatIon: 610 East Center Ave., Sulte 301 MooresvIlle, NC 20115
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: wmg,ncwaterquatity,org
An Equal Opportunity ,,Aftrmatwe Acn Employer — 53% R7dCni1 Ppst Consume( paper
One
NorthCarolina
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2009
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Should you have questions concerrung this report, phase d1
llocco or Mr. dell at [phone].
Enclosure
Inspection Report
CC:
WB
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'101, Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protc
Rowan Evan t c unit health Department
inhuson, Rowan associates &i Iercant) Inc.
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A National Data System Coding e PCS)
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NPOES
NC00610.34
Inspecon Work Day's ac ty Setf-Menitoring aluaion Rating
67 I -5 1 69 701 31
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inspection Type
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Approved.
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Approval expires 8-31-98
Inspector
191 s1
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Fa c Type
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Sect on P Facility Data
Name and Location of Fadity nspected (For Industm
POTW name and NFDES permit Number')
Rowan Associates & Mercentele wwrr-
905 Webb Rd NCSD 15041
Sallsbery NC 28144
Uses disctargin
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Tritles(s)IPhone and Fax Number(s)
•///
John Jeffrey Dennard/ORS:9196302-0055/
ess M Johnson/51ensger/628-437-8770 /9294670915
o par' also include
Name, Address f Respcostle Official,TitlelPhone and Fax Number
Thcmas W Walton, PC Box 664 Merdanteen 140
2368o;Cmer/B268 433 -8500 /9:a 4310915
Contacted
Entry TimeiDate
09:54 AM 09/06/11
Exit TimelDate
12:20 P14 09/0E81
Other Fabfity Data
Permit Effective Date
/05/01
Pe
05
It axonal& Date
09/06/30
Section C: AreasEvaluated Do ng nspection (Check only those areas evaftiated)
_ .. __..
II Permit III Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Re.cords/Reports
III Self-Moni oring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal Eaciti.ty Site Review
II Laboratory
e n D/ Sommary of Findinolco Drnents (Attach addianat sheets _of narrative and c_klists as necessa v)
(See attachment summary)
Neoest) and Signature(s) Inspecler(s)
Wesley N Beli
e of Management R A Revi
Ida read Lcc)
EPA Form 3550-3 (Rev 9-94) Pre \6ous editions are obsolete
IlEfiluent(Receiving Waters
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
AgencyOfficelPtione and Fax Numbers
MR0 4)/4704-66361699 Ext:2204/
Page #

NPDES
0061034
Section 0: Sun -nary of Finding/t ornments (Attach addFtianal sheets of narratove and checklists a
RECORD KEEPlNG SECTION cont'd:
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed far the period April 08 through March 09. Daily
maximum effluent limit violations for fecal coliform (-total), total suspended solids (1_total), and total
residual chlorine (1-total) were reported. Monthly average effluent limit violations for fecal coliform (1-total)
and total suspended solids (1-total) were also reported. The Division has previously addressed the
above -noted limit violations by the issuances of either an NOV orNOV/civil penalty assessment.
Only one effluent total residual chlorine value was reported during the week of /13/08 (twice per week
required) and one effluent total suspended "solids value was reported for August 08 (twice per month
required). The 1'0-day interval between the twvice per month effluent samples (13O[ , TSS, ammonia, oik &
grease, and fecal coliform) was not adhered to for July 08, November 08, and February 0.
The ORC and staff must ensure all "a" values are properly calculated properly to determine the hly
average values:
ale

Permit: NCO rt"1
inspection Date
Facility: Rioavarr Asccratex rte
in -c[ion Type. Camelne Evalu tEu
Permit
;lf the present perr e egg res in g ninths or less? Has the perrnittee subrartted a ne4v epeesatidrr.
the faciErty as dnscr5
# Are there any special
Is asses s to the plait s
e Ec
d in the°perrnit'"
cnd,t,ns for the perr It°r
restricted to the general pub
granted access to all areas tc
Comment:
Record Keeping
Are records kept and rr'
Is all
Are al
ecard
Are analyte a& t'esul
to
d e.
rspecttOrr?'
eq
ed by the be
ati=on readily availstale, complete and current'?
ined for 3 years (lab rig rec,urrpd 5 year:
r o sEstent vrith data re parted on OMRsy
Is the chain of custody
eta`
Dates, times and ice ai;sn cf sarnpl}ng
Na ne of individual perform ing the sarep
end calibre n
Results'[
y
Dates of analysis
Na ;t e of person perform a analyses
Transperted COCs
Are tdMt s completedot ey )include all per na parerneters
Has the facility subrtsbed }ts annual compile e report.tc u ' t
iIf the tacr9ity is p or > 5 MOD permitted flow Do they operate °2A 1 a serfined operaicr on each chit?
Is the ORC v sutation Icg available and current
s tf y OP certified a; grade ea, tta or h gheC
the backup operet€a
the
ens and
be grade less or greater t:haEn
Is a ocpy of the cr:rrert NPDES perrrlt available on site"?
Feed ty has copy of or ous year's Annual Report on fiEt
views
rts
y
ss4fzcd ion^
Yes No NA NE
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• �D
annn
Yes No NA NE
ii
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ri
noon
ri o'
Page #

Permit: NC0061O34
nspection Da
Obi 7'1/2009
Owner - Facility: Rowan Associates 5 Nlercanrt1e WNTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Comment: Records were not being retained for 3 years (5 years for laboratory and
sludge records) as required by the permit. The only permit -required documentation
available for review (during the April 08 through March 09 review period) was for March
09 (new CRC). All permit records (lab analyses, operation & maintenance, chain of
custody forms, etc.) were being maintained from March 09 to current date. See
"Summary" Section for addtional comments,
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory'?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the faculty using a contract lab?
# is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Colifcrrrl) set. to 44.5 degrees Celsius+l- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +'- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: Effluent analyses (including field parameters) were performed by the
Salisbury -Rowan Utilities Grant Creek Regional WVV1-P Laboratory (Certification #112),
The pH (March 08) and temperature (entire review period) analyses were not performed
by a certified laboratory (field) as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0804. The thermometer
used for the daily temperature monitoring had not been reverified.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sarnphng performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment. The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
Operations & Maintenance
is the plant generally clean with accep
keeping?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Florin
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n n■n
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, forex: Mt.SS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge fl n U' n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the
time of the inspection, The facility staff must ensure all operation & maintenance
activities performed at the treatment plant are documented.
§_e_p Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Yes No NA NE
n nan
Page # 4

Permit NC0061034 Owner Facility: Rowan Assoaates & Merearde 1,ANYTP
inspection Date: 06711:2C09 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluaton
Septic Tank
le septic tank curopeg ch a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are hop and kow water alarms operating properly'?
Comment: The facility is equipped with dual septic tanks (operated in series). The
septic tanks are pumped (iby Rowan Septic) approximately twice per year.
Sand Fitters Low rate
Of pumps are used) Is an gookble and ‘ostle alarm Present and operational,
Is the distribution box level and ),vaterfight?
Is sand filter free of pending,
Is the sang filter effluent re-cfflculated at a veld raffle',
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessIve vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a 'Paha r oroxtmately 3 to 1)
omment: The visual alarm was nat operational at the tiring of the inspection The
sand filter effluent is currently being recirculated at a ratio of 2 to I (approximately).
DisinfectionaTablet
Are tablet chlorinators operahcoal?
Are the tablets the proper size and type,
NUmber of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable,
Is the contact seer:ter free, or growth, or sludge buildup,
Is there &donne residual poor to Se-ohloonsecn?
COMMent:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
is the feed ratio proper -Segal to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for oyenclers9
# is deachlorination substance stored away from chlonne containers?
Are the tablets the proper sze and type,
Comment: The facility staff must ensure that the chlorination and de hionnation
tablets are stored separately.
Are tablet de-chlonnators operational',
Yes No NA NE
oo
Yes No NA NE
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000
n n n
m n
n n
NODO
Yes No NA NE
n n n
mnnn
2
n n
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nnl
Yes No NA NE
coca
deiot
on
n
n
ri
non
Page #

Permit: x4
Inspeotr n Date , l t` ,
Owner -, ic4tr
inspection Type::
-chlorination
Number of tubes in use
Comment: The deohlorinatton tablets should be rernoved from the treatment unrt vault
and stored in a dry and well ventilated area:
Flow Mee sttrerneht - Effluent
o v €ret r caliarat annuallyn
s the floe
operatronal'
are separated; Does the chart re c orkter rratwh the flew mister"?
omment: Instantaneous effluent flows are currently measured by the bucket and stop
watch method.
Effluent Pipe
Is rcraht of way to the cutfalk prop crra rtai ~er
Are the reee'av€ng water f cf foam ether than trace amount and other debr sp
Itettiuent (diftuser pipes ace requared) are they aperatang properly'
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids of foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
2
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Yes NNo CIA NE
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NCDENR
N orth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural .I4esources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen ft Sullins
Governor Director
„April 9, 2009
Mr. Tom Walton
Rowan Associates and 11,4erehantile, Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury:, North Carolina 28146
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2009-LV-0165
Roy Associates &. Merehanti le WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Walton:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the December 2008 se ring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
ftil!oving parameter:
Pipe Parameter
Reported Value
001 Total Residual Chlorine 250 ugll (daily maximum)
Perntit Limit
ig.11 (daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should he taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water
Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature,
not related to operation andlor maintenance problems, and you anticipateremedial construction activities, then you may
wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Mr.:lc-41n Lesley of this Office for additional
information.
If ,you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesita
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Mooresville Realona1 Office
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Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
February 17, 2009
Dee Freeman, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7002 0860 0006 5&36 1875 - RETURN RECEJPT REOUESTED
Mr. Lewis M. Johnson
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
119 North Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28680
Subject: Notice of Violation
Failure to Submit Renewal Application
NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
Rowan County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit's expiration date is June 30, 2009..Federal [40 CFR 122) and state (15A NCAC
2H.0105 (e)) regulations require that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to
expiration ofthe current permit. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package should have been sent
to the Division postmarked no later than January 1, 2009.
As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal. application. This is a violation of Part IL
B. 10. of your permit, which states "Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to
expiration...will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 1.43-215.6. and 33
USC 1251 et. seq.". To prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed
permit application (see enclosed forms) no later than March 4, 2009.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased
and you wish to rescind this permit for if you have any ,questionsl Please contact Charles H. Weaver of my
staff. His telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely",
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Beinick
Coleen H. Sull
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NPDES File
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1617 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, North Carona 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
Rowan County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
rj A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the
facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
J The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an
Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
J If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental
consultant) prepares the renewal package, submit written documentation showing the
authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the
existing NPDES permit).
A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how
sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and
disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate
any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The foilowingitemnust be submitted by Industrial or Municipal facilities
discharging industrial process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis
(PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA cannot be completed by the
time you complete your application package, submit the application package without
the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after you receive the completed analyses.
The above requirement does NOT apply to non -industrial facilities.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs, Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR DWQ Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

THOMAS W WALTON
ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERC
PO BOX 664
MORGANTON NC 28680
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Walton:
lr
October 27, 2008
TILE
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWT
Permit Number: NC0061034
Case Number: LV-2008-0367
Rowan County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
G. Ross jr., Secretary
and Natural Resources
Colleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 4632 in the amount of $440.40 received
from you dated October 15, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment
levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no
way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert I., Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
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DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Mailing Adttrtss
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone [phone]
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i h, NC 27604
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R.oss h., Secretary
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Coleen H. Sullins, Difeztar
Division of .Watzr Quality
CERTIFIED
October 9, 2008
7007 1490 0004 4510 9578
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Isdr. T.oin Walton
R.ol,van Associates and Merchantile. Inc.
905 Wehb Road
Salisbury, North Carol ...a 28146
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of KC. General Statute
143-2151(a)0) and NPDES Permit No, NC0061.034
Rowan Associates & Merchantile WWTP
Rowan County
Case No, IN-2008-0367
Dear Mr. Walton:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $440.40 ($350,00 civil penalty + $90.40 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates and
Merchantile,
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data reported for June 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to he in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC-0061034. 'Elle violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I, conclude as a matter °flaw that Rowan Associates and
Merehantile, Inc, violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0061034 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may he assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by (LS. 143-21.5,6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Qu.ality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Rowan Associates and Merchantile„ Inc.:
M ailing Address
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
looresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone]
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250.00
For of the one (1) violation of G,S, 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Perrnit No, NC0061034,
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal conform,
of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
. )(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0061034, by
discharging. waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the perrnit monthly average effluent
limit for fecal conform.
350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
90.40 Enforcement costs,
440,40 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215,6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at Ci,S 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of hann to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the .violations;
(2) 'fhe duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) 'The effect on ground or surface Water quantity or qualityair quality;
(4) The cost of 'rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this .notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit paymentof the penalty:
Payment should he made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver ibrtn), Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance.:Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina. 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request. must be
.accomPaniedh\ a waiver of our right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil. penalty should he remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the addresslisted below, in
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall he considered:
(1) 'whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment la.ctors in (i.S. 1.4313-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment ot:the petitioner;
whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violationwas inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for an previous
violations; or
(5) whether ipayment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all informationpresented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Qua1it ill
review your evidence and inform you of:his decision in the matter of your
remission. request. The response provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. 'Ilterefore., it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission,

In order to request remission, you must, complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver. of Right to an Administrative .Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (3)) days of receipt of this notice. 'fhe Division or Water Quait
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed, "Justification for
Remission. Request," Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source CompliancelEnforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail. Service Center
Raleigh•7, North Carolina 2
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish, to contest any statement in the attached assessment document Cu
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. Y o u may obtain the petition
form from, the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must the the petition \vial
the Office of ,Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice, A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrativ.e Hearings during .normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 am, and 5:00 p.m, except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition rust he filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, The petition ina,y he faxed -- provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission.. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrativelllearings is:
Office of Administrative .Hearings
6714 ,Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A. copy of the petition must also be served on 0[NR as follows:
Ms, Man: Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, 'North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

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as yielened by an internal datef°t¢rrre receisxed stamp it
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for cone
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operation andlor maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction actrt£hie5. tl en
sou rr..rav wishto consider applying for a eeial Order by Consent, If you have any eluestiotr.
about this civil penalty <rss ssrrrent or a Special Order by consent, please contact the \Fate;
Quality Section sta l`rr ° _he Ieaerres illsRegional Office at 70,4/603x1699.
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ST'ATF OF NORTH CAROTIN A: [)LPART rIEI T OF F IVIRC IEN`
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF ROWAN
IN THE FIAT TER OF ASSESS IENT "AIVFR f. IRIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE 'TA (AN
ROWAN ASSOCIATES AND STIPULATION 1 FACTS
MRCRANTIT E, INC,
PERMI,I, NO. NC0061034
FILL . FV-2008-0367
Having been assessed ci iI enalties t t lin 440.40 for violati nts) as set forth in the
assessment document' f the Division of Water Quality dated Oc ober 9, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek; remission of the c °il penalties, does hereby waive' the right to an administrative'
t the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
document, The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support cif rcrnissi n of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water finality ithin 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment No new evidence in support
of a remission request will he allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
h
day of 2008
DI)SS
BY
TELEPHONE

TION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0367
Assessed Party: Rowan Associates and Mcrchantile, inc
County: Rowan
Permit Number: NC0061034
Amount Assessed: S440.40
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
Request Far Remission, Waiver of Right to an :Administrative Hearin 7, and Sti zrlation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether- the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil, penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § '143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including. copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or mane cif the civil. penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143I3-282.1(b) were
vrongtully applied to the detrin ent of the petitioner (tire assessment factors are listed in the civil
alty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental danaa e resulting
violation (
occurrences
explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare JOT):
(d) tl e violator bad not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(l. e., explain how .payment c rf `the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION w (use additional pages as necessary)
by the violation

Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number: LV-2008-0367
Permit Number: NC0061034
NORTH CAROL. NA DIVISION OF WATER t UALITY
Rowan Associates and Merchantile, Inc.
Rowan Associates and. Merchantile WWTP
Rowan
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, ;fecal coliform contamination ofthe receiving stream
may cause a human health hazard and prohibit best use of the stream.
The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violation occurred on June 30, 2008. The fecal conform count was significant and resulted
not only in a daily maximum limit violation but also caused a monthly average permit limit
violation.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect is expected on groundwater or air quality. Surface waters downstream of the facility
would likely be contaminated by fecal. coliform, limiting the hest usage of the stream.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the violation.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful.nor inteal.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority
and
No civil penalties have been assessed in the past 12 months.

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State of the enforeerrter t procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 1 Hour
SWP Regional Supervisor review: 1 Hour
Clerical Support
$37.31
$38.
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$15.00
Total$90.40
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit % IVIRs Between: 6-2008 and 6-2008 Region: Moolosville
Facility Name, % Param Name: % County %
Major Minor:
Report Date: 10/05/08 Page: 23 of 27
Violation Category: Ltnt6 Violation
Subbase): %
Program Category, NPOES VW/
Violation Action: %
PERMIT: NC0042439 FACILITY: Westside Swim & Racquet Club - Westside Swim &
Racquet Club
COUNTY: Rowan REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/02/08 2 X week ug/1 28 46 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
06-2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/04/08 2 X week ug(l 28 48 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/09/08 2 X week ug/I 28 43 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
VIOLATION ACTION
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/11/08 2 X week ug/I 28 41 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, 'TotalResidual 06/16108 2 X week ug/I 28 46
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/19/08 2 X week. ug/I 28 40 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/23/08 2 X week ug/I 28 34
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/25/08 2 X week ug/I 28 38 Daily MaximumExceeded None
06 -2008 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual, 06/30/08 2 X week uq/I 28 44 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT: NC0061034 FACILITY: Rowan Associates & Mercantile - Rowan Associates &
Mercantile WWTP
COUNTY: Rowan REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL
REPORT PPI LOCATION
06 -2008 001 Effluent
06 -2008 001 Effluent
PARAME"TEIR
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
Broth,44.5C
VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
VALUE
171, VIOLATION TYPE
06/30/08 2 ,X month #/100m1 LIMIT
400 6,000 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 06/30/08 2 X month #1100mi 200 808,7 D41:71vIonthiy Geometric Mean
Broth,44.5C Exceeded
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VIOLATION ACTION
None t- flf
None

Michael F. Easley Govemor
William Ross Jr_, Secretary
North Can_ „a Department ofFnaronment and Natural Resources
Colcon Fi Sullins,. Director
Division of Water Quality
.Novernhcr 14, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 0660
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr Tom Walton
Rowan Associates and Merchantile, Inc
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV-0539
Rowan Associates & Merchantile WVVTP
NPDES Permit No NC0061034
Rowan County
Dear Mr. 'haltorL
A review of the July 2008 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following parameter'
Pipe Parameter Reported Value
001 Total Suspended Solids 47 4 mgll
001 Total Suspended Solids. 32,7 mgll
Permit Iiiiiit
45 0 mg/I (daily maximum)
30 0 mgll (monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish
to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent, You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this
Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr
Lesley or me at 704/663-1699.
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Rowan County Health Dept.
Aiding Address
61() Fast Center Avenue, Suite .l101
Mooresville, NC 2.8( (5
Phone (704). 663-1699
FAX [phone]
Loca (ion
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina
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William G. R.os.s Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Coleen It Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
September 3, 2008
CERTIFIED I'vlAIL 7003 0500 0002 6819 3774
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Thomas W. Walton
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
P. O. Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
rrr
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: NOV-2008-LR-0058
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0061034
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Walton:
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This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your discharge monitoring
report (DMR) for June 2008. Water quality regulations require that monthly monitoring reports shall be
filed no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Failure to
submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25,000
per violation..
To prevent further action, please submit this report to the Division's Central Files office at the letterhead
address within .15 days or notify this office as to any problem preventing its timely receipt. You will be
considered noncompliant. with the self -monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report
has been submitted. Additional action, including the assessment of civil penalties, may be taken if the
report is not submitted within the time frame specified above.
This .letter additionallyprovides notice that this office will recommend the assessment of civil penalties
if future reports are not received within the required time frame during the next twelve (12) reporting
months. The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is,
essential to the efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this
matter. If you have any questions about this letter or discharge monitoring reports, please contact Bob
Sledge at [phone].
('7 S ,,' an A. Wilson, Supervisor
NPDES Western Unit
cc: NPDES Enforcement File
Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
Sincerely,
Lie/ly
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NorthCarolina
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lichael 1', Easley, Governor
llusrrt Ross,[r., tieereta
ntent etrud Natural Resources
Ci leen f [. Sullins, Director
C iv°alit ar or 1 a er Quality
September 9, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 0301
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Tom Walton
Rowan Associates and Merchantile, Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV-0431
Webb Road Flea Market WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan County
Dear Mr, Walton.
A review of the May 2008 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following parameter.
Pipe
Parameter
Reported Value Permit T_in it
001 Fecal Coliform 410/100 ml (daily maximum) 4001100 ml (daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish
to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this
Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Lesley or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point. Source Branch
Rowan County Health Dept.
N alhng Address
Center Avenue, Suite 301
NC 2811.5
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Phone (704)663-"1699
Fax. [phone]
Location
610 fist Center Avenue 4uite 301
400resv°illa., North Carolina
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Tom Walton
Rowan Associates & .Mercantile
NPDES # NC0061 a34
Post Office Box 664
Morganton, N.C. 28680 ,. .
January 19, 2006
NCDWQ
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue
Suite 301
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attn: Marcia Allocco
Dear Ms. Allocco:
On. December 20, 2006 Mr. Wes Bell performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at
Rowan Associates & Mercantile. Below is a detailed list of the corrective actions taken in
response to the discrepancies noted in Mr. Bell's final report.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
All future grass clippings will be raked or blown off the sand filters. The facility staff
will ensure that this condition is maintained in order to assure proper filter bed operation
and prevent pending. Any holes found in the berm will be promptly filled to ensure the
structural integrity of the sand bed and its operation.
Disinfection- Tablet/De-chlorination
The chlorine and de-chlor tablets have been removed from their chamber vaults and are
currently being stored in a dry, temperature controlled environment. The ORC and staff
continue to have full access to the tablets at all times.
Effluent Pipe/Summary
In order to eliminate excessive de -chlorination in the effluent, careful observation and
periodic cleaning will be performed in and below the de-chlor chamber. Any scum,
residue or other cleanings will be screened and properly disposed of
The facilities failure to adhere to the 10-day interval between samples was strictly a
misinterpretation of the rule. This caused some sampling events to occur on the 10 h day
instead of the 11th day. This has been addressed and all future sampling events will be
scheduled with an interval of at least 10 days.
If you have any other questions or I may be of further assistance in any way, please feel
free to contact me at the above listed address. We are always happy to assist NCDWQ in
any way possible.
Tom Walton, Permittee
Signature of Signatory Delegate

Tom Walton
Broker
Walton R.
Y
Specializing in Commercial Sales & Development
January 9, 2007
ATTN: Central Files
Division of Water Quality
NCDWQ-DENR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Designation Change for Perm
Rowan Associates & Mercantile Inc
Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan. County
Ladies/Gentlemen:
By this letter 1 would like to request that the name of the Permittee
designated to sign the Effluent reports for our facility, Webb Road Flea
Market, be changed from John H. Nash, Jr., to Lewis M. Johnson, who is
now the Manager of the Flea Market. John Nash retired in November,
2006.
if you have any questions, you may reach me at 828/437-8770.
Sincerely,
0
on
Owner
Webb Road. Flea Market
119 North Sterling Street • P.U. Box 664 • Morganton.,, N.C. 28680-0664
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Douglas H, Troutman
8180 Bringle Ferry Road
Salisbury, N.C. 28146
Tom Walton
P. O. Box 664
Morganton, N.C. 28680
Dear Mr. Walton,
This is notification that I, Douglas H. Troutman: North Carolina Grade 3 Biological
Water Pollution Control System Operator Certificate Number 988328, do hereby resign
as Back —up Operator in Responsible Charge of the facility located at Rowan Associates
& Mercantile, 905 Webb Road, Salisbury, Rowan County operating under NPDES
Permit NC0061034 effective 9/10/2007.
A copy of this letter will be sent to:
N. C. Division of Water Quality / TACU
219 East North Street
Raleigh, NC. 27601
NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
John W. Ritchie
1250 Leonard Road
Salisbury, N. C. 28146
SEP 1
NC DENR MR0
DWQ-Surface Water Pro ection
Sincerely,
•
Douglas H. Troutman

Thomas W Walton
Rowan Associates & Mere
P© Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Walton:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 7, 2007
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Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
Permit Number: NC0061034
Case Number: LV-2007-0077
Rowan County
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 4224 in the amount of $331.50 received
from you dated March 1, 2007. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,.
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 50 Ext547.
cc: DW Mooresville Regional 0 ce Supervisor
Central Files
ervice Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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300 North Green Street
Morganton, NC 28655
4224
WEBB ROAD MARKET LLC
P© Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680-0664
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Order of Department of Environment and Natural Res
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Date
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Michael F. E'sle
lvilliarn 6, Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P,EDirector
C ision of Water Quality
February 13, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REIr11.TESTED
Ms. Donna Davis
Greater Badin Water and Sewer Dist
1000 North First Street, Suite 20
Albemarle, North Carolina 28001
Dear Ms. Davis:
7006 2760 0001. 8493 6883
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil.
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074756
Greater Badin WWTP
Stanly County
Case No. LV-2007-0080
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,581.50 ($1,500.00 civil penalty + $81.50 enforcement costs) against the Greater Badin
Water and Sewer District.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data reported for October 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0074756. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,l conclude as a matter of law that the Greater. Badin Water
and Sewer District violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0074756 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Atta.chrnent A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, 1, John Lesley, Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Greater Badin Water and Sewer District:
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750.00
750.00
1,500.00
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For 3 of the three (3) violation(s) o G.S.
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
NC0074756, by discharging waste into the waters of
the State in violation of the permit weekly average
effluent Iimit for ammonia -nitrogen.
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
2.15.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074756, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for ammonia -nitrogen.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215,6A,(c), in determining the amount ofthe penalty I have taken
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set firth at G.S. 143B-
1. (b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm. to the natural. resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
The duration and gravity of the violations;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality tar on air quality;.
The cost of rectifying, the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the EnvEironnientai Management Commission has regulatory authority,
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enf'orcexner t procedures..
(4)
(5")
(6)
(7)
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one
Submit payment of the penalty:
the folio
ing:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver } orrn). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1.617
OR
2, Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute, Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes Why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in 143B-
282..1(b) were 'wrongfully applied to the detriment ,of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing. environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that. all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee), Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission..

In order to request remission, you must complete and subrnit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form.
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both„forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
firm from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of .Administrative Hearings 'within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except 'for official state holiday's. The original
and one (.1.) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the. Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case numb (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this lettei
as evidenced 'by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney Generes Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment, lithe violations are of a continuing nature,. not related to
operation andlor maintenance problems and ou antici ate retnedial construction activities then
you May wish to consider applying .for a Special Order byconsent, If you have anv questions
about this. civil • enaltv assessment or a S eeial Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
Thhn Leslev
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
CompliancelEnforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
MA

Limit Violations for 0u-0n11 001
NC00747565
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. UV-2007-0080
Date Parameter Reported Value
Oct. 8 -14, 2006
Oct. 15-21, 2006
Oct. 22-28.. 2006
Oct. 2006
Ammonia -nitrogen 4,77 mg/1*
Ammonia -nitrogen 5.74 mg/1*
Ammonia -nitrogen 4.95 ingl*
Ammonia -nitrogen 4.55 mg/1*
Denotes civil penalty assessment
Permit Limit
3.6 Ingll (Weekl) average)
3.6 ing/1 (Weekly average)
3,6 mg/1 (Weekly average)
1.2 mg/1 (Monthly average)

STATE OF NORTH CAROL NA. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COLNTY OF S'TANLY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
THE GREATER BADIN WATER AND
AND SEWER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO, NC0074756
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE TO LV-2007-0080
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S11581.50 for violation{s} as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 1.3, 2007, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil. penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in.
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment...
This the day of , 2007
ADDRESS
BY
TELEPHONE

J STIFICATION F R REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2007-0080
Assessed Party: The Greater Badin Water and Sewer District
County: Stanly
Permit Number: NC0074756
Amount Assessed: $1.581.50
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
".Request .For Remission, Illaiver of Right to an ,4dministrative Hearin,Q., and Stipulation of FaCtS"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed,
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to .N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty .may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed, explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attachadditional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S.1.43B-282,1(b) were
wronglidly applied to the detriment of the petitioner Ohe assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(h) the .violato
violation (i.e, explain the sieps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
)mptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
(c) the violationwas inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare jor);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) yrnentofjhecipenflyjvi1Jprevent payment for the ret
remedial actions i.e„ explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you performing t
activities necessary to achieve compliancej
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

Michael hael F. Easley, Governor
William G_ Ross Jr., Secrelary
Naarth Carolina Department of Env'ironntent and Natural Resources
February 16., 2007
Mr. John H. Nash, Jr,
Rowan Associates & Mercanti
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
Subject: Retraction of Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
NPDES Permit NC0061.034
Case Number MV--2006-0019
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Nash:
Alan. W. Klimek, P,E. I)irect
Division of \Water Quali,
FEB
On August 14, 2006, the subject facility was assessed a penalty in the amount of -$1, .).15 for
violations of its NPDES permit monitoring requirements during the month of May 2006,. The
assessment was based upon the review of the facility's discharge monitoring report (DMR) and was
properly prepared based upon the DMR's content. However, subsequent to your receipt of the
assessment, Mr. John Ritchie, the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge, submitted an am.en.ded
DMR that included the values that were missing on the original submittal.
A further review of the complete data shows no violations occurred at the facility during May 2006.
Therefore, the Division of Water Quality has retracted this civil penalty and removed the record of the
action from its enforcement database.
You are encouraged to remain aware of the terms contained within the NPDES permit and to take
special care in the completion of DMRs. Paying adequate attention to the details of both will lessen the
chances of a similar situation occurring in the future.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at (919) '733-5083, extension 547.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
NODES File
Central Files
Sincerely,
oz4'
Bob Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Point Source Branch.
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North (Carolina Division of Water Quality
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Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Castumc S rvie
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Michael F. Easley, Govern
William G. Ross Jr., Sec
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klirnck, P.E. Director
Division of Water Qu2ility
August 14, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
John H. Nash, Jr.
Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28416
Dear Mr. Nash:
7003 2260 0001 3494 6809
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
Rowan County
Case No. MV-2006-0019
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $180.15 (8100.00 civil penalty + $80.15 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates &
Mercantile,. Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data from May 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the monitoring requirements found in NPDES 'Permit No. NC0061034. The
violations that occurred are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Rowan Associates &
Mercantile, Inc. violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0061034 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings offact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I., D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the :following civil penalty
assessment against Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.:
A
NR
'Carolina
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality
610 Fast Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
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100.00
For 2 of the two (2) failures to monitor for
total residual chlorine in violation of the terms of
NPDES Permit No, NC0061034.
100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
80,15 Enforcement costs.
180,15 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
The degree and extent ofharm to the .natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
The duration and gravity of the violations;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and.
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiverform). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for

such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the -five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be retnitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(I)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you preparea complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality

1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276.99-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR, as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this ietter on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions

about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Ceder by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
D. Rex Glea"ia, f'.E
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Parameter
Total residual
chlorine
Total residual
chlorine
Date
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. MV-2006-0019
4/30/06 - 5/6/06
5/7/06 5/13/06
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
Measuring
Frequency
2x,AVeek
2x Week
*Violation
A sample was collected for total
residual chlorine analysis on
5/1/06. No other sample for total
residual chlorine analysis was
collected during the week,
A sample was collected for total
residual chlorine analysis on
5/10/06. No other sample for total
residual chlorine analysis was
collected during the week.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF ROWAN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST )
ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE )
PERMIT NO. NC006I034
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. MV-2006-0019
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $180.15 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated .Aueust 14, 2006, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2006
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION RE QUEST
BWQ Case Number: MV-2006-0019
Assessed Party: Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc..
County: Rowan
Permit Number: NC0061.034
Amount Assessed: $1. 80.15
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You .must also complete the
"Re uest for Remission Waiver ht to an Administrative Hearin and Sti ulation o 'Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed,
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document,
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 1.43B-282.1 (b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) ayf_tbjiLp]Lay lIr entyrjitfortheremaininggty
remedial actions .e., explain how payment of the civil penalty 411 prevent yot. om performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance
,)
EXPLANATION: (use ,additional pages as necessary)

Mr, orn Walt o n
Rowan Associates
Post Office Box 664
Morganton. North C:arolirrya 28680
.Dear
Ta.l to n:
antile
January 4, 2007
Enr:losed is a copy of the Compliance f
the subject facilityr on December 20, 2006, by
Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings
Although the operation of the treatment f;
be sub. led to this Office by January ?5_ 2007 adds.
Rate), Disinfectionf ablet, Dechlor'ina
responding, please address your cormnents to the att
Michael
try ilh' un Ci.
North Carolina I)epdrtrnent+sr'i nraru�nmem find Natural Res
"clan ' [Klimek, P_E 'Director
CDivrsaon of Water }u lits
Notice of De' riienc'
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Rogan Associates & Mercantile W
NPI.)ES Permit No.. NCOO6 l 034
Kos' an County, N.C.
inspection Report
s Belt of this Office. P
ardillg a copy of the. enclosed report. to him.
P
idable,. it is rc rTtlestt d that a `rent
essin:g the discrepancies noted in the Sand Filters
and Ffluent Pipe/Summary sections of the report.
entiorrl of Ms. Marcia ,dt\IIocco,
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any quest
please do not hesitate to contact .Mr. Bell or inc at [phone].
Enclosure
cc: Rowan Cou
WB
Sincerely,
tY)
Michael 1:.,: Parker
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Departmer
llt
ns concerning this report,
Mooresville Regional Office
Internet. };ww ncwaterqualitvc
Division of Vv'r3 t ctalit}
6110'East (enter Ave Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 281 15
Phone [phone] Customer Service
Fax [phone]
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Other Facility Data
ctior C' AreasEvaluatedEvafuated DurDuring Inspection (Check only those areas uated,
Flow Measurement
EPA
Transaction Code
2 us
211
Inspection Work Days
671 1 .5 I 69
United States Enyttonmental Prctection Agercy
Wa$hogten, 0 0 20460
ater Compliance Inspection Report
ction A: National Data System Coding (i,e„ PCS)
NPDES
NC0061034
rrn Approved,
OMB No 2040-0057
AppovaI expires 8-31-98
yr/m.01day Inspection Type Inspector
121 06 / 12/20 17 18L1 191 51
1_1
Remarks
1 1 J111111111 1 1 1 1111111111�'
Fac Type
201
Facility Sett -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61
701 4 711 N
Section B, Facility Data
QA Reserved
721 NI
74 75
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For IndustrialUsers discharging to POTW, also nctucle
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
:Rowan Asoociates & Mercantile WWTP
.905 Webb Rd NCSR 1500
Salisbbry NC 201144
Entry TimeiDate
0 1 7. 7.2 Pm 06/12/20
live Date
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
03:25 PN.! 00/12/20
it Expiration Dale
09/06/30
e(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titlests)/Phone and Fax Nurnberlst
Bbddy 6ohnsoniManaget/704-a57-6666
Jahn. Walter Ritoble/ORC/004-63065306/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Thomas 11 Wal.t00,PC Box 664 Morganton NC 266001/8206437-8600/8284300915
No
Per
elf -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposa
Laboratory
Section o Findin Co (Attach adthtion
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signalure(s
Wesley N
a .re of Management Q Re e
Marcia Alio=
II Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Facility Site Review IllEffluentiReceiving VVaters
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
mRo WQ//7046663-1699 Ext,231/
Agency]OfficeiPhone and Fax Numbers
mPo 1V/704-235-2204/
Dale
EPA Form 3.5.60-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete,
Page #

NPDES yrimolday
11 1217
NO00E1034 11 I.-) 6 /12 /20 1
Inspection Type
(cont)
SectionD: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach a
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
s of narratwe and cbekhts a iece
ryl
DMRs were reviewed for the period September 05 through August 06. Daily maximum effluent violations
for ammonia (January 06)and fecal coliform (July 06) were reported. A monthly average effluent ammonia
violation was also reported for July 06. The Division has separately addressed the above -noted violations
by the issuances of either an NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
The facility did not adhered to the t0-day interval between the collection of the twice per month samples
(BOD, TSS, ammonia, fecal coliform, etc ) for September 05, December 05, March 06, and April 06. The
facility staff must ensure "No Flow" is reported on the appropriate weekdays with no flow to warrant no
effluent temperature measurements, In addition, all Backup ORC visitations should be properly
documented on future DMRs, Overall, the facility staff incorporate a commendable record keeping system.
EFFLUENT PIPE SECTION cont'd:
Excessive dechlorination can degrade the effluent quality (add BOD), Periodic cleaning or the installation
of a filter mesh around the tablet sleeves should be initiated on the tablet dechlorinator, Note: If the
dechlorinator is cleaned, then all residuals should be collected and properly disposed,
Page # 2

Permit: NO0061034 Owner - Facility: Rowan Associates & Mercantile \ANVTP
inspection Date: 1212012006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit' expires in 6, months or less). Has the permperrn ttee submttted a new .application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Record keepin
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the samp ng
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete.: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility suhm tted its. annual compile ce report to users and DVVQ?
(If the facility is -ar 6 MGD permitted flovv) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shM?
Is the ORC visitation log evadable and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report an file for review?
Comment; See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Yes No NA NE
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15000
0 0 • 0
• DDC)
ROOD
Yes No NA NE
• 00C)
• 000
DOCI•
iin00
• DOC)
•
•
•
•
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minn0
0 0 • C)
DOND
• OC_10
mrin0
1•000
• DOCI
OD•0
Yes No NA NE
• 000
Page #

Inspection Date: 1E12012006
Permit: N00061034 Owner - Facility: Rowan Associates M
Inspection Type: C©mpfance Evaluation
de'
Laboratory
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1 0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
lncubatcr (Fecal Conform) set to 44,5 degrees Celsius+I- 0,2 degrees'?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius *l4 1.0 degrees?
Comment Currently all field and effluent analyses are being performed under the City
of Salisbury's Grants Creek Regional TP commercial laboratory (#112): The ORC
and staff must ensure the process control measurements (pH) are clearly identified on
the field sheets,
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ 0 0
■ D n n
• p n D
O D■D
O D■D
es NoNA
._. NE
Effluent sampling YNE
D 0 • 0
■ ❑ D D
• non
DD■D
■ D D D
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? U D D D
Comment:
C)
Yes Na NA NE
eratians &Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • n D 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex. MLSS, I°a^4CRT „ Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge D n ■ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The
ORC and staff perform pH measurements (process control) to ensure adequate pH
levels are being maintained. Sodium Bicarbonate is added to the influent wastestream
on a periodic basis.
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below at treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
is proper temperatu
e set for sample storage (kept at 1,0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped an a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment: The septic tank is pumped twice per year (minimum). The septic tank was
last pumped by Rowan Septic on 11 /9/06
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
■ 0DD
■ D D ❑
■ D O D
■ D 0 D
Yes No NA NE
Page # 4

Inspection Date: 12)20,2°06 inspection Type; Compliance Evaluation
Permit: NC0061034 Owner - Faciiity: Rowan AssociWes & MercaniJle VAVIP
Sand Fitters (Low rate)
(If purnps are used) Is an audibleand visible alarm Present and opera
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio'2
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment: A four to six inch diarneter hole was observed in the berm of the sand
filter. The facility staff must ensure no rooted vegetation and/or burrowing animals are
within the berm of the filter bed. The grass clippings should also be removed from the
filter bed to prevent parading problems, Note The hole was filled during the inspection.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment: The facility staff were storing the chlorine tablets inside the
chlorinator/chlorine contact chamber vault. The metal cover was severely deteriorated
due to this storage practice, The container should be removed and properly stored,
Note: The chlorine container was removed during the inspectioft
Yes No NA NE
•000
f71
• D00
n n D
• 0 0 .0
0 0. • 0
Yes No NA NE
• D D 0
• 0 0 0
2
0 C_1
Eno n
DODN
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment The dechlar tablets were being stored in the dechlorination vault (tablet
dechlonnator). The dechior container should be removed and properly stored Note:
The container was removed during the inspection.
Tablet
BODO
•000
Page # 5

Permit: NCON51034 Owner r Faciiity: Rowan Assogates & Mercantile ViAVTP
naPectibn Date: 1212012006
inspection Type: Comphance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# is new meter used for reporting?
No NA NE
00 ri
is flow meter candratect annually? n n 0
Is the flow meter operational? 00N0
(If. Units are separated) Does the chart recorder IT the flow meter? 0 0 0
Comment: The Mstantaneous effluent flows are measured by the bucket and stop
watcii method,
Effluent Plpe Yes No NANE
Is right of way to the autfall properly maintained? 0 0 0
Are the receiving water free of foam rather than trace amounts and other debns?
It effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent was dear with no floatable solids or foam; however, a light flint
of the dechior substance was observed, See "Summary" Section for additional
comments,
0 0 0
0 0 0
Page # 11

Thomas W. Walton
Rowan Associates & Me
PO Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr, Walton:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Aian W. Klimek, RE. Director
Divisuon of Water 'Qt ality
December 8, 2006
,antile
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
Permit Number: NC0061034
Case Number: LV-2006-0448
Rowan County
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 41.55 in the amount of $430.15 received
from you dated December 4, 2006. This 'payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed, Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please ca11 Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Pxt.547.
Sincerely,
CC:
1617 fvlart Servroe Center Raleigh, NC 7699-1617 (919) 7
7
Customer Service 1 600 623-7748
Nne
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Ntrturallf

L,.
P1 Box 884
l r aloft, NC 2888 -066
Paint Source Compliance/
Enforcement Unit
DIVIS1011. of Water Quality
1617 Mall Service Center
Raleigh, NC 276g1 1
SUNTRUST
North Grroon Street
ntan, ANC 25

CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John H. Nash, Jr.
Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr, Nash:
Michael F. Easley, Gove
Witham G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North CaCarolina ironment and Natural Resources
Alan A', Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 15, 2006
7003 2260 0001 3494 8872
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
Rowan County
Case No. LV-2006-0448
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $430.15 ($350 civil penalty + $80.15 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates &
Mercantile, Inc..
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data from July 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No, NC0061034. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Rowan Associates &
Mercantile, Inc. violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0061034 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215,6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Michael L. Parker, Acting Surface Water
Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against Rowan Associates & Mercantile, inc:
Nsoli Carol i na
Aid:trolly
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: V4AV cyate or g 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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100.00
250.00
350.00
80.15
430.15
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No, NC0061034, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Perrnit No. NC0061034, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for ammonia -nitrogen.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department o 'Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver )orm). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina. 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted.,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition.
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filedwhen it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office. of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone]. Facsim.ile: (919) '733-3478
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
o eration anctior maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities then
Consent. Ifyou have any guestions,
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(et
Michael L. Parker
Surface Water Protection
Acting Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
MA

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0448
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Fecal coliform 5,800/100 m1 (Daily maximum)' 400/100 ml (Daily maximum)
001 Ammonia -nitrogen 12.45 mg/1 (Monthly average)* 6.7 mg/1 (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF ROWAN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
ROWAN ASSOC. & MERCANTILE, INC.)
PERMIT NO. NC0061034
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2006-0448
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $430.15 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment docurnent of the Division of Water Quality dated November 15, 2006, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of
BY
ADDRESS
2006
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0448
Assessed Party: Rowan Associates & Mercantile, Inc.
County: Rowan.
Permit Number: NC0061034
Amount Assessed: $430.15
Please use this form when requesting remission ofthis civil penalty. You .must also compete th.e
"Re test For Remission Waiver o • Ri• ht to an Administrative Ilearing and Sti ulation 'Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any .documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual. statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civ•il penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional. pages as needed).
(a) one or mo•re of the civil penalt: assessmen.t factors in N.C.G.S. 143B7282.1(b) were
WrOn • 1 thedtothJfljmfltofLptitioner (the assessmentfaczors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences):
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (Le., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent youfroin performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance,).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

CERTIFIED, MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John H. Nash Jr,
Rowan Associates & M
905 Webb Road.
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Dear Mr. Nash:
antile, Inc.
Subject:
Michael F, Easley, Gov.
William 0. Ros
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
March 30, 2006
7003 2260 0001 3493 8750
ourCeS
Alan W`_ K'linre , P,E, Director
Division of Water Quality
Notice of Violation = Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: N©V-2006-LV-0129
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan County
A review of the January 2006 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation
of the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter
Reported Value
Permit Litrti
001 ammonia as nitrogen 45,1 mgll (daily maximum) 35,01ngfl (daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations, If the
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Mr, John Lesley of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. I..esley or me
at 704/663-1699.
D. Rex Gleason, P,E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Rowan County Health Dept.
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Mooresville Regional Office
Internet: wtv_N n4�5�yler4jio11q[;r�,
Division of Water Quality
6,10 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone]
Customer Service
Fax [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Naturaf Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Tom W. Walton
Rowan Associates and Mercantile
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
Subject:
Dear Mr, Walton:
September 20, 2005
7003 2260 0001 3492 6863
William G. Ross, Jr„, Secretary
Alan W, Klimek, RE, Director
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2005-LV-0458
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan County, NC
A review of the May 2005 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
PIN Parameter
001. Ammonia Nitrogen
Reported Value Limit
7.2 mg/L 6.7 mg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems, The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for these and any additional violations. If the
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
0, D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
RMB
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Sue 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Internet h2o,enutate.nc.us
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One
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Thomas W Walton
Rowan Assoc & Mercantile Ctr
PO Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr, Walton:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 9, 2005
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Assoc & Mercantile Ctr
Permit Number: NC0061034
Case Number: LV-2005-0252
Rowan County
ENATT OF LAANTIONISLN.L.„
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
s, EST 'ESTRUS SZE31ALoFRcs
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.AUG 1 0 200
TYSE
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 1.825 in the amount of $335.04 received
from you dated August 3, .2005. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questior
ase call. Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 'Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2005-0252
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623-774B
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WEBB ROAD FLEA MARKET
PCB Box 864
Morganton, NC 28680-0864
PAY TO THEN, C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Reso
ORDER OF
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CENTRAL CAROLINA BANK
300 North Green Street
Morganton, NC 26655
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DATE 8/3/2005
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Point Source Branch
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Raleigh, NC 27699- 1 617
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
July 28, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Tom W. Walton
Rowan Associates and Mercantile
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
Dear Mr. Walton:
7003 2260 0001 3492 6276
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations ofNC. General, Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Case No. LV-2005-0252
Rowan County, NC
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$335.04 ($250.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates &
Mercantile.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Rowan Associates & Mercantile for the month
of April 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0061034. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Rowan Associates &
Mercantile violated the terms, conditions or requirements ofNF'DES Permit No. NC0061034 and
North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, 1, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Rowan Associates & Mercantile:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] I Fax: [phone] / Internet: h2o,enrstate.nc.us
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250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0061034, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Ammonia Nitrogen.
250.00
85.04
335.04
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 1.43B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on gound or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed. willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
L Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form), Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that. a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount ofthe
penalty assessed.. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that .establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a re.mission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission.
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of .his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
d.irections for payment, and provision for f.i.trther appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission..
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver
of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty
(30) days of receipt ofthis notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests
that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request."'
Both .forms should be submitted to the following address:

Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The 0 hce of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of A ° rative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur alter the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities., then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special. Order by Consent, please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
/4-
D. Rex GIson, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

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6.
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Units
t Violations, April 2005
Parameter
Ammonia Nitrogen
Attacluneat
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
fP `:IDS Permit No., NC0061034
Case NumberLV-2005-0252
Monthly Average tmit Viola i
Reported Value
denotes assess ent►f .iil penalty,

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Ro
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
PERMIT NO. NC0061034
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGFIT TO AN
AMEN' STRATI V E HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2005-0252
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $335.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 28, 2005, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2005
ADDRESS
BY
TELEPHONE

J
STIFICATION FOR RE
DWQ Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No. (if applicable):
County:
Amount Assessed:
SS ON REQUEST
LV-2005-0252
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
NC0061034
Rowan
$335.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil enalt assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(hi
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (Le, explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties frany jrevious violations;
(e) payment of thQcivil penalty will prevent paymentjior_thejmairipg necessary
remedial actions (Le., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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. "DES NO. NC0061O34 DISCHARGE Nth 001 /7 MONTH: April
hAC'il IT")' NAME: Rowan Associates & Mercantile, 'Inc. ',,%- CLASS.. I COI .Tl'. RosVI
TOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC): John W. Ritchie GRADE: I PHONE 704,6.30_0I00
CER11FIED LABORATORIES (I) Grant's Creek ReC'ional WTI' Lahpntari (2) Environment 1
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED (3) (4)
Iasi ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: PERSON(Sl COLLECTING SAMPLES: Joan RItchie. Do al t =: "'& nlvltzel7¢al:.
F'+iTR.ALFILES
7I' ISf('3 d Of \\ ATF.R QUALITY�� ''
3S'1�'FIA4tq - )ENR l}R OF OPERATOR, IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1�1V \1.JLSt VICE CENTER BY TINS SIGNATURE, 1 CERTIFY' THE#TTIIIN REPORT IS
ACCURATE TE AND COMPLETE T7 THE BEST" OV MI' KNOWLEDGE_
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit require-ments
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective acuons being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenanceetc,. and
a time -table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law. that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the infomiation
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 infomiarion, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
905 Webb Road, Salisbury, N.C. 28146
Permittee Address
alton
Perrnittee (Please
c **
quired)
704-857-6660
Phone Number
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00625 Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen
0063.0 Nitrates/Nitrites
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Settleable Matter
00556
00600
00610
01027
01032
01 034
00665
00720
00745
00927
00929
00940
Oil & Grease
Total Nitrogen
Ammonia Nitrogen
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Chromium
Total Phosphorus
Cyanide
Total Sulfide
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium
Total Chloride
PARAMETER CODES
00951 Total Fluoride
01002 Total Arsenic
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
01037 Total Cobalt
01042 Copper
01045 Iron
01051 Lead
01062 Molybdenum
01067
01077
00082
00095
71880
71900
81551
34235
34481
38260
39516
50050
Nickel
Silver
Color (ADMI)
Conductivity
Formaldehyde
Mercury
Xylene
Benzene
Toluene
MBAS
PCBs
Flow
Pe
'Date
30, 2009
it Exp, Date
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting the
Water Quality Section's web site at h_20,enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the Units information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
*ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility
required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204
** If signed by other than the penmttee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (ID).

A. .} EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Perrnittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001, Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Perrnittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
N
- October 31)
NH3 as N
November 1 - Ma
Fecal Coliform eometric mea
Oil and Grease
Total Residual Chorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen
N+NO3+Tff N)
Total Phosphorus
F©©Tl f iTES:
TS I IC3NITQRING REQUIREMENTS
plo tllly Daily l'i eaaumment f ample Type
Average MaximumFrei uency
ntluent or E
Efilu
Effluent
6.7 mglt 33. mgll 2/fvtonth Grab Effluent
30,0 mg/t, 3&0 mgdl Jf loath ' Grab Effluent
200 / 10t1 rn1 4f9©/ 100 ml ?rftitlartth Grab Effluent
a. rn L tl. rag/L 2rt' onth Grab Etfluen
g/I 2ieek Grab Efflue
Daily Grab Effluent
Quarterly - Gab Effluen
uarlerly Grab Effluent
6.0 - 9,0 standard units nth Grab Effluent
1.. Limit takes effect. October t , 2004. Until limit takes effect, the permittee shal
TRC (with no effluent limitl.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visit)
0
or
©arr in other than trace amounts.

Tom Walton.
Rowan Associates & .Mercantile
NPDES 4 NC0061034
Post Office Box 664
Morganton, N.C. 28680
August 1, 2005.
NCDWQ
Mooresville Regional Office,
610 East Center Avenue
Suite 301
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attn: Richard Bridgman
Dear Mr. Bridgman:
-7Y ,
*IOWA. f!-;..0t,;JRCES
OFFICR
4")
The appropriate chlorine tablets suitable for wastewater use have been procured and are
currently in use at the facility. Spare tablets have been positioned on site so that the ORC
and staff have access to them at all times in order to ensure that the facility is properly
treating the wastewater,
All observed vegetation on or near the sand filters has been removed. The facility staff
will ensure that this condition is maintained in order to assure proper filter bed operation.
The general contracting firrn of Si. Wilson was contracted to effect repairs to the wet
well pumps and the electrical panel. We were unaware that the visual and audible alarms
were inoperable. The S.L. Wilson firm is currently being contacted to rectify this
oversight, This problem will be alleviatedas soon as possible.
The valves from the sand filters are set so that the maximum amount of flow is returned
to the wet well for recirculation. This has been verified by visual inspection of the
observed flows,
All suggestions in the record keeping section have been addressed. The updated DMR
forms will be in use for the June 2005 DMR.
If you have any other questions or 1 may be of further assistance in any way, please feel
free to contact inc at the above listed address. We are always happy to assist NCDWQ in.
any way possible,
Tom Walton, Pennittee
re of Signatory Deleu e

William C,, Ross .1r , Secretary
North Cato.luta C)epartmcnt of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W 'Klrra ck P E., Discolor
Dit,a!srav of CWeter Quality
July 12, 25
Mr. To Walton
Rowan Associates Merr
Post Office Box 664
Morganton, North Carolina
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Rowan. Associates & Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Walton:
Enclosed is a copy ofthe Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
subject facility on July 8, 2005, by Mr, Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's
Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to him.
at the
for -in -
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by August 2. 2005 addressing the
deficiencies noted in the Sand Filters (Low Rate) and Disinfection/Tablet section ofthe report. In responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgernan.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions cc nc
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason,
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Rowan County Health Dep
tS
NCDENR
N. C Division of Water Qualsry, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 'Cast Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Scr ce
1.877-623-6748

EPA
Transaction Code
Li 2 LJ
211 1
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D,C. 20460
Water,Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
NPDES
111 12l
yrRnolday
17
Remarks
11.1 1II1.,11.1
Inspection Work Days Facility Sett -Monitoring Evaluation Rating
7 L 1,5 169 70 lJ
on S: FD
Inspection Type
16 W
QA
72 Li 174
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For` tnd rstriaN Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Assoc 4 Mercansiie Ctr
%: Rd NCSR 1500
i,TC 2 814 4
Names) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)Pf ne and Fax Number(s)
arrai/704-638
704-638-5:476/
Name, Address of Responsible OfticiaifTltle/Phone and Fax Number
.Thomas W Wali:on, 0 14o' 664 More r. Contact
Tno F?Il .GO NC` igm�6"Gnl id6�5-43"�-a77L.:aR �4.: sr ©,y,c
No
Entry Time/Date
Inspects
19
11:10 AM 05/07/0
Other Facility Data
ection C: Areas Evaluated Durin Inspection (Check an those areas evaluated)
. Perrttirt
Self -Monitoring Program
Laboratory
ion D: Su
II Flow Measurement
Operations & Maintenan
II Sludge Handling Disposal $ Facility Site Review
l ecor lst tepor s
Effluent/Receiving Wate
Findia /Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative an checklists a
(See attachment summary)
ame(s) and Slr natures) of Inspector
Agency/Office/Phone an Fax Numbers Date
MRO WV 7 4.,.6f _ 1699 Ext;2 i,
77/A /ob-
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer
Agency/Office!Phone anti Fax Numbers Date
704-5E3 1699 zaxtu,26
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months Or less). Has the l:rermittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment
Qrrerati rt r3 MaintenaniF
YasS No NA. NF
0 0 ■
■ 0 0 0
00■0
■ 0 0 0
• 0 0 0
Y¢S No NA NF,
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeepir tg? 0 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, 0 0 II 0
and other that are applicable?
Comment: Overall, the facility appeared to be properly operated and watt maintained.
f)isinferJinct-Tahlet
Are tablet chlorinators operational
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
is the contact chamber tree of growth, or sludge buildup?
Yes No NANF
110 0 0
O ■ 0 0
2
■ 0 0 0
• 0 0 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-eh/Deana/ion? 0 0 0 •
Comment: Unapproved chlorine tablets (pool) were being utilized for disinfection, In addition„ the ORC and staff do
not have access to the storage area for the Chlorination and dechlorination tablets, The operators must have access to
the tablets to ensure the facility is adequately treating the wastewater according to permit requirements.
De -chlorination Ye No. NA NF
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate tor cylinders?
Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Nurnber of tubes in use?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine appropriate? (Approximately ratio 1 t1)
Comment: The chlorination and dechlorination containers (plastic) are stored together.
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating property?
Comment
,'Sand Filtr= (L ow_rate)
of pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarni Present and operational?
Is the distribution .box. level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is, the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a v
1s the sand filter effluent re -circus
xc wive vegetation?
wand ratio? iApproximafetV 3 to 1)
Tablet
■ O 0 0
0 0 a 0
0 ■ 0 0
■ 0 0 0
▪ 0 0 0
2
11000
Ye5 No NfA NF
00E0
■ 0 0 0
O 0110
O 0 11 0
Yes No NA ,N(=_
O t00
■ ©0 0
■ 0 0 0
0? • 0 0 0
11000
O 0 ■ 0

Sand Filters (L ow rye)
Comment; The facility staff must ensure all observed vegetation (approaching excessive) is removed to ensure proper
filter bed operation, The audible alarm was riot hooked up and the visual alarm was not operational. The facility staff
should ensure that all diverted flow is appropriately returned to the wet well for recirculation,
troratory
Are field parameters performed by cpersonnel or laboratory=?
Are all other par'ameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
Is the facility using a contract lab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1,C) to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Colitorm) set to 44,5 degrees Celsius+/- 0,2 degrees?
incubator (BOD) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius tf- 1,0 degrees?
Comment: All field analyses are performed under the Salisbury Grants Creek Regional iTP certified laboratory
(#112). All laboratory equipment utilized for field analysis appeared to be pro rill maintained and calibrated,
Flow Measiitemera F Ffflu,enl Yns Nra NA NF
is flow meter used for reporting'? 0 0 ■ 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 © • 0
is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: Instantaneous effluent flows are measured by the bucket and stop watch method,
Record 1CQeninq, YPS No NA NF
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0
lr al$ required information readily available, complete and current? • 0 0 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years (tab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 0 0 •
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0
is the charnwofmcestady complete? ■ '0 0 0
Yes No NA NF
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete, do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual con -Thence report to users and DWO?
(If the facility is = Or > 5 MGD permitted flow). Do they operate'24)7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the fact
Is the backup operator certified a1 one grade 'less or greater than the facrhty' clan icatIan?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available an site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for revie�rr?
Comment: DMRs were reviewed from March 04 through April 05, Daily maximum and monthly average effluent
ammonia violations were reported in 10/04 and 4/05, See "summary" Section for additional comments,
Fffiuent Samolinu
is composite sampling fiow proponionat?
is sample collected below all treatment units
Is proper volume eotlected?
Is the tubing clean?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kep
is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
4 4 degrees Celsius
'014 Jyr7 Np, NF
■ 0 0 0
■ 0 0 0
■ 0 0 0
O 0 ■ 0
O 0■0
O D ■ 0
■
■
■
■
■
■
■ 000
0 ©0 ■
0 0 ■ 0
■000
■ ©0 0
■ 0 0 0
■ 0 0 0
O 0 D ■
Yes No NA NF
O 0■0
■ 0 0 0
■ 0 D 0
O 0 ■ 0
O 0 ■ 0
11 0 0 D

Fifil lent Sarnolin
COMMent
Ffflnpn Plop
ls rrght of way to the Dutra properly manna mod?
Are the roc endng Water free of foam other than trace amounts and other tinbris?
if effluent (diffuser pees are required) are they operating propeny?
Comment The tint ep red : -,:r with no floatable solids or foam.
k'YeFtitvfPst,xnr,,'',rwtMu%;4'*u,;oT'tzeA,
Ynyn No NA NR.
Yen NnN NF
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0

NPDES
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North Carolina
, Easiey,
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTER
Mr. Tom W. Walton
Rowan Associates and Mercantile
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
Dear Mr. Walton:
NCDENR
Went of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
January 26, 2005
7003 2260 0001 355.. 8128
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2005-LV-0056
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan County, NC
A review of the October 2004 self -monitoring report for the subject facility reveals violations of
the following parameter:
Pie Parameter
001. Ammonia Nitrogen
001 Ammonia Nitrogen
001 Ammonia Nitrogen
Reported Value
34.4 mg/L
57.5 mg/L
36.0 mg/L
L
33.5 mg/L FIN
33.5 mg/L FIN
6.7 mg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for these and any additional violations. If the
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
if you have questions ci tacernir g this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
cc: Point. Source Branch
RMB
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] ! Internet: h2oenr,state.nc.us
Sin
rely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
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Water Pollution Control System Designation Form
wPcsoCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Inforrxration:
Peztaittee Owner/Officer Narne:
Mailing Address: 9Q.5"1/
City: Sit I,S6 u v
Telephone Number: ( 04 )
Signat
Facility Information:
Facility:
Pet Number: t/C,.Q
State: Zip: 2?/4-%
Date:
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County: +fiocA) ant
'. SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM
Ntark (X) Type of Facility Class (1 - 4)
Class
Wastewater Plant )( J Spray Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chernical Land Application N/A
Collection System Subsurface N/A
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Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: U,o hn '
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: (704
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Social Security 37-4/-. riv,
Signature;
Certificate #:
9
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: f oL&49a5 gowasc Trou+rnan
Certificate Type and Grade: W W.4
Social Security # : 245- 42 4
Work Telephone: (704 ) 3 7-53 76 Signature:
Mail or Fax to:
wPcsacc
1618 Mai Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]

Water Pollution Control System Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Info ati n:
Perrnittee Owner/Officer Name Jj/
Mailing Address: 90c We/,RI.
City: ca.
Telephone Number:
Signature:
00000 WTI In ROO:
Sta Zip:
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DEM Cg"
AATURAL
VX,IRESVILLf:'.
Date:
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 al 0 U 8 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 111 0 0 80 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * n la 0 0 it 0 Et • 0 0 it
Facility Information:
Facility: ROtda fiSSO C—/eb 4v)e_reetn
Permit Number: NtOOLpiO3 4
County: alti9 ) an
SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM !
Iviark (X) Type of Facility Class (1-4)
Wastewater Plant
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
...K._ I
Class
Spray Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Subsurface N/A
100001010112 012000,00000010 00 0/300 000 ilttlit MO an 0001010000011100000000001001111000101110100000.111E
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
e„ Social Security #
Certificate Type and Grade: _VVW
Work Telephone: ( 704- ) 631- 53 76
Signature:
Certificate #:
/09 59
000 ROO 0 It 8808.11000111 001088 a 00.0111 800.0010011111000101108 0 0 0 00 00000 011.000 0010000 010.100000,
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: k-
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: ("/()L1 ) k
Social Security 4 : Q. 'q - .3
Signature:
Mail or F WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax [phone]
Certificate 4:
004

Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department ot Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, PE,, Director
Division of Water Quality
April 14, 2004
Mr. Torn W„ Walton
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, North Carolina 28680
Subject Draft NPIDES Permit
Permit NC9061034
Rowan .Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County
Dear Mr, Walton:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft perrnit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements d exit -Rams.
The drat permit contains the following significant changes from your currentpermit:
A total residual chlorine (TRC) limit has been added to this pertuit See the attached TRC
policy memo for details,
Based on adverse comments from the EPA, the Division of -Water (utility was required to
implement daily maximum NI-13-N (ammonia) Innits, as requited by the Code of Federal
Regulations, This implementation policy was adopted October 15, 2001 The daily ma.ximurnis five
times the monthly average value (this multiplier was established based on a review of treatment
capability at various municipal plants). Daily maximums are capped at 35 mg/I. This permit includes
both monthly average and daily maximum limits for NI-13-N,
Submit any coon:rictus to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft, Comments should
be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are received from the public
or from you, this permit will likely be issued in june with an effective date of July 1, 2004.
If you have any questions or comments concernlflg tios draft permit, contact me at the telephone number
listed below.
Sinc e rely,
Dawn, _le ...
NPDFS Unit
cc: NFDES Unit
Mooresville Regiona e tilate Antlio7 Section
IOCDEPT, OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
IOORESV1LL L OFFICE
APR 1 9 2004
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
I,617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(9t9) 733 5083, Ext,595
FAX [phone]
On the toternet at http://h2omnr state nc us/

Permit NC006 1 034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended„
Rowan Associates & Mercantile'
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
905 Webb .Road
Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Town Creek in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, 111 and TV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shallexpire at midnight on June 30, 2009.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, RE., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management COME'lliSSiOn

Permit. NC00610`,34
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDE''„S Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing, this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge lrotn this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terrus„ and provisions included herein,.
Rowan Associates & Mercantile is hereby authorized to:
. Continue to operate an existing 0.0062 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
• Dual septic tanks
• Subsurface sand. filter
• Chlorine contact chamber with tabiet c )rination
• Dechlorination
• Step aeration
This facility is located at 905 Webb Road at the Rowan Associates & Mercantile
WWII) near Salisbury in Rowan County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Town Creek, classified C waters in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

CHAE Poi T
Latitude: 3535' 45
Longitude: 80' 32'052
USGS Quad #: 1716S
River Basin #: 03-07-04
Receiving Stream: UT to To n Creek
Stream Class: C
Rowan Associates &
M cruintile
NC0061034
Rowan County

Permit. NC006 1 034
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001, Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified. below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Oil and Grease
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature (T)
Total Nitrogen
_AN02+NO3-1-TKN)
Total Phosphorus
pH
easiremeni
Frequency
eekly
45.0 mali 2/Month
45.0 mglL
0 0062 MGD
30 0 mg&
6.7 mg/L
30,0 mg/l.
200 / 100 ml
30 0 mgit
6 0 - 9 0 standard units
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
nstantaneous
2/Month
le Location
Effluen
n
Effluent
Eft uent
Etfluen
Effluent
Effluent
Daily Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab Effluent
Quarteriy Grab Effluent
nth Grab
Effluent
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible loam in other than trace amounts.

TO:
Alia4
FICOM-171
NPDES Unit Staff
FROM: David A. Goodrich cie:1
NPDES Unit Supervisor
Michael F Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr„ Secretary
Nonh Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
une 19, 2003
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES pen -rifts
Even, three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the "triennial review," Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002, The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's. Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002,
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to theexisting standards for Arsenic,
Methylene Blue ActiveSubstances (MB.AS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The. Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Buryl Ether (NII'BE).
nide,
AJJ of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE.. The changes took effect
on April 1, 2003. This memo documents the changes to th.e NPDES permitting policy for TRC limns,
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except itt designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC ,Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 p.g/t. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trour waters.
Aquatic Life Standard -- .g/1_, (freshwater only) Trout Waters -- 17 ug/1.,
Revised TRC Policy
TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1, 2003.
• Facilities that do not use chlorinewill not receive a TRC irriit; however, the presence of a chlorine backup
system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit,
• Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q1 0 <0.05 cfs (zero-flc,iw streams) will receivea limit of 17 µg/L,
• Limits will be capped at 28 p.g,71... to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination use another means, of disinfection) to comply with
the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of 18months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC Limit added. during the current permit renewal. This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection systern(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
Colcen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dcchlonrution guidance an -ached)
Shannon Langley
nommitit

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 3, 2009
LEWIS M JOHNSON
MANAGER
ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE
119 N STERLING ST
PO BOX 664
MORGANTON NC 28680
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Rowan Associates & Mercantile TP
Permit 'Number: NC00610.34
Case 'Number: LV-2009-0292
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Johnson:
to -
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 4840 in the amount of $335.30 received .from you dated.
August 26, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed, Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations,. or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury S. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] I Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
interne, www,ncwaterquality org
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment. and Natural Resources
sion of 'Water Quatilv
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. 'Sullins
Governor Director
August 14, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 3050
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lewis Marvin Johnson
Rowan Associates & Merchantile,
905 \Vebb Road
Salisbury„ North Carolina 28146
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215,1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Merchantile 'WWTP
Rowan County
Case No. LV-2009—
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of S335.30
($250.00 civil penalty + $85.30 enforcement costs) against Rowan Associates ec Merchantile.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for April 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No, NC0061034. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, .1 conclude as a matter of law that Rowan Associates & Merchantile violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Perrnit No. NC0061034 and North Carolina General Statute
(0.S.) 1.43-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Rowan Associates &
IVIerchantile:
Monrcsvifle 'I'tonal Office
Location; 610 East Center Aye., SuIre 301 Mooresville, NC ?Jill ,11
Phone', (7041 663-1699 Eav ('04) 63-6046' 't Customer Service -877-623-67-N
Internet, www.tic‘vatertiuSlity.org
ne.
NoOrthCarolina
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250.00
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1. (a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0061034, by discharging Waste into the
waters of the. State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
250,00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
0"1 0
Pursuant to (3.S. 143-115,6A(c), in determining the .amount ofthe penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact. and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surthee water quaint or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) Theprior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the .Department of Environme.nt and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver 'Om), Payment of th.e penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit.
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161.7
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amountof the penalty assessed.

Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the :violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual. .statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document Because a remission request forecloses the .option of an administrative hearing„ such
a request must he accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,. and submit it to the Dnion of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will he
approved, the. :following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282,1(b) ‘vere
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly .abatedcontinuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
whether the violation was in.advertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civilpenalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
'Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in NNTiting,. The Director of the Division of -Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for firther appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental Management Com.mission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
Was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director, Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an
Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of 'Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- 6 7
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing18ith the Office of Administrativee llearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings,. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received
in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours, The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays, The original and one (I) copy of the petition

must be filed with the Office of Administraive Hearings. The petition may be faxed m provided
the oriinal and one copy of the document is received in tb.e Office of Administrative Heari•ngs
within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6 "14 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-67'14
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: (919) 73>- 3 }78
A copy of the petition must also be seised on DENR as follows::
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one oftlis letter) ort the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced
by an internal dateftire received stamp (not a postmark), ill result in this matter being; referred to the Attorney
General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional. penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.. if the violations are of a cortinuinLnature, not related to operation and°`or
mare cnance rabl��ns,and ypu anticipate al construction act ities, then you may wish to consider
�ntip ate, remedial
g for a Special Order by Consent. if you have any yuestion about Ghis civil pen 1ty° assess ent or a.
Special. Order by; Consent lease contact theWaterQuality- Section staff c the Mooresville Regional Office at
704 66 3-1. 699.
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervaisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water CClelrty
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisut w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w,.` attachments
Central Files vvl attachments

Out
001
EN
A L NO. . -2009-0292
Fare t
4/':3 rr La nitrogen
totes c1i11penalty assss
Reported
19.8 III
Per . it Lim
6.7 mg11

SEAT OF NOR rfi ( AP
COUNTY FROW;
OF CIVIL PL::.I.`T ' ; C ADIST
ROWAN ASSOCI,ATES AND
III:RL.'I1 NTI,I.:. , I C,
PI6.R IIT NC. NC0061034
sing been assessed cis°II petara
document of the Division of Water
ter
of the e i =il penalties, does hereya.
does <aipuiate that die facts are as alleget
tiaat I1 e Idence presented ira support ofr
Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt ot
ssinn request Till be al lon °ed after 30 days ions the r
IIhis the
day of
ADRbSS
TE LI7'P
I) P AI T' SEN OF EN RONMENI
I tv 1_ RESOURCES
AIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINHISTRATIVE HEARING Ai D
STIPULATION FACTS
00 -0292
totaling $33 .3 fc r -to! t forth in the asses rner�I:
dated Augusti, 2009, the uaadersiDied, desiring to seek remission
ht to admiiustra i ae bearing in the above -stated matter and
ent document, The undersigned further understands
n of this ciss1 penalty raaust be submitted itted to the Director of' the
e of assess aaa ..nt. No new evidence in support of
ipt of the no rice of assessment..
ONE
Bia
2009

DWQ Case Number:
Assessed Party:
County:
Permit Number:
Amount Assessed:
TI
O". REt .QN REQU 'T
LV-2009-0292
Rowan Associates & Merchantile Inc.
Rowan
NC0051.1I34
S335.30
Please use this form \vhen requesting rem ission oi'this civil g malty You must also complete. the"Reg ra . r For
Remission., Waiver r R ght to an ,4dminP.. trative Hearing, co `t elation ©f Facts" form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach. any documents that yW-RI believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluatirrtt °our request for rerntssion, Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.0 G.'S. § 143B 282.1(c)., remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies, Please check. each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the ci al per lty asses m nt factors in C G,S 14 B 28�.1
applied to the detriment of the e ti er fthe assessrnent racto s are, lasted in the, civil penalty assessment
document,':
(b) the vi ato ota tatty abate lmc anrinuinc erltal damn., resulting from the vi
explain the steps that you too to correct the violation and pr°evc ntw;iaatzrrr occurrences);
(c) the y,tolation was
unavoidable or sonaethingq you cold not prevent or prepare, Ot)
(d) the
dvertent or a result. anaccicleat (ti.e.r explain
r had, not been assessed civil pena
(e) payment of the ivil ?,malts sy'tll prevent pp
explain how payment of the civil peracalt ° uxt°11 prevent
achieve compliance).
'PL' AT
(r e additional pages as necessary,,)
orany eviqus V
ul
violation was
medial., actions
nin Y the c a twit es ncecessao

Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number:
Permit Number:
NORTH CAROLINA .)
()1 OF WATER QUALITY
Rowan Associatesi Mechantiie
Rowan Associates & Mechantile WWTP
Rowan
1,V-2009-0292
NC006103-1
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, t, the public health, or to
private property resulting from the 'violation;
No harm has been documented; however, it would be predicted that the monthly average limit violation
for ammonia would have toxic impacts on the receiving stream. In addition increased ammonia in the
surface waters would lower available dissolved oxygen and cause nutrient enrichment.
The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violation is a monthly average limit violation for April 2009 suggesting elevated ammonia nitrogen
concentrations in the discharge for the month. The permit limit was exceeded by 1..96%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effects are expected on air quality or ground water. Surface waters were likely to be impacted by the
discharge. Ammonia nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life, causes lowered available dissolved oxygen in the
receiving stream„ and increases nutrients,. which lead to eutrophication.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully- or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional.

The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply lyith programs over Which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
Case Number Description
\I-C2C0010367 6:08 ST10,40 _End 10/27/08 case closed,
8) The cost to the State of the enforeetnent procedures.
faff prep:$*0.4...01 unf0rrumentpacka0$ 1 hour at. 512;21.th:bur
...hottfUtS38...09./hour
clatical Support
To.tal$
I hour at $ 1 5 00/ho ur
ItO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

NORTH CAROLINA DI " ``ISION OF " i'ATER QUTY
Violator: anAssociates & 1:
Facility: Rowan. Associates & Mee l antile r TP
Counter: Rowan
Case `umber: LV,2009-0292
Permit Number: NC0061034
ASSESSMENT FAC'I'ORS
The degree and extent of harm to thenatural resources of the Stat
private property resulting from the violation;
0
public health, or to
No harm has been documented; however, it would be predicted- at the .monthly average limit violation
for ammonia would have toxic impacts on the receiving stream. In addition increased ammonia in the
surface waters would lower available dissolved oxygen and cause nutrient enrichment.
2) The duration and gravity of the violat
The violation is a monthly average limit violation ft r April 2009 suggesting elevated ammonia nitrogen
concentrations in the discharge for the month. The permit limit was exceeded by 196%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effects are expected on air quality or ground water. Surface waters were likely to be impacted. by the
discharge. Ammonia nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life, causes lowered available dissolved oxygen in the
receiving stream, and increases nutrients, which lead to eutrophication.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by non corpliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance.
Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be w wilful or intentional.

The prior ree rd of the violator r 1n plying or f 1lin to comply ith pr grant over %' hieh the
Environmental Management Comm rrr has re ul t ' hnthoriiI; and
1 v'- 00 -0 / 1 440,4 aid
The east to the State of the enfore errs pr o edures.
Staff preparation f erfforce e t package: ho
1. hour at S3 09/ho r
1alpprt:, 1 hoar at ,0/ho�a
,i
P Regional Supervisor t
RO Superi
Division of ter Quality
1 /hour

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
MRs Between: 4-200 t tr1d i t,1t 9 Region /
Par rn Name: "i County: Vo
Report Date: 08/03/09 Page: 20 of 2'4
Program
Violation Action:
NEDES Vu`W
PERMIT: NCO 4 FACILITY: Rowan Associates & Mercantile - Rowan Associates &
Mercantile WWTP
COUNTY: Rowan
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL r
VIOLATION
REPORT PP1 LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY
04 -2009 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 04/30/09 2 X month
N) - Concentration
L_I" _ Z trr o 5 - c 3 it „7
UNIT OF
MEASURE.
LIMIT
CALCULATED
VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
mg/I 6.7 19.8 Monthly Average Exceeded None 2 SV
d:;CY.51� '�,fi
3p
PERMIT: NC0024244 FACILITY: City of Albemarle - Long Creek WWTP
COUNTY: Stanly
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL t VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPt LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMN" VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
04 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 04/22/09 5 X week ugll 18 19.5 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
04 -2009 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 04/24/09 5 X week ug/I 18 22 Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
04 _2009 001 Effluent Mercury, Total (asHg) u 04/25/09 Weekly ug/l 0.013 8,790 Weekly Average Exceeded None
Concentration

EFF.
NT
NPDES PERMIT NO. C. DISCHARGE NO.
FACILITY NAME wpa.... 0a rE i MPA a,,4..)e.r_`T.L.
MONT I I
ASS � COUNT
CERTIFIED IF.IE17 LABORATORY I ORY (1L6rb ( ref ..._1„61.1arf CERTIFICATION NO.
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONS1BI.1 CHARGE (ORC) F
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED
Mail ORIGINAL, and ONE; COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
S
DIVISION OF WATER R QUANTA
1617 MAIL SERVICE CFNWI
RALEtCt),,NC 27699-1617
Monthly Limit
GRADE 11) CERTIFICATION NO. ;t ,
ORC PHONE a -11 ( /
NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM STE*_..
A (?R IN RLSI'ONSiI3I L CHAR(E )
I . Sft,NA7TGR1 1 C'ERTIEY I'HA T THIS REPORT IS
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF ME KNOWLEDGE,
25 -.J O
DATE
ENTER PARAMETER CODE ABOVE
NAME AND UNITS BELOW
DWQ Form MR -I (I li041

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages, if applicable)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Com
Noncompliant
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.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for
improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision
in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best ofmy knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Permittee (Please printtype)
Signature of Permit Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)
0-4 ut if C. ?ti
PermiUee Address Phone Number
e-mail addrtzs
Jiff-23-10
rftk
'rmit Expiratkn Dale
Certified Laboratory (2)
Certified Laboratory (3)
Certified Laboratory (4)
Certified Laboratory (5)
ADIMTIONAL CERTIFIED LA ORATORIES
PARAMETE
CODES
Certification No,
Certification No,
Certification No,
Certification No.
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit 807-6300 or by visiting
http://portal.ncdenr.orgtweb/wq/swpips/npdesiapptbrnts.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Dischn.rge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to he
entered for all attic parameters on the:1)MR for the entire monitoring period,
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and dmument visitation of facility as required per 15A.*NCAC 86 .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: lf signed by other than the permittee,. then the delegation of the signatory authority must he on.
tile with the state per 15.A NCAC 2.13 .0506(bX2XD).
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EFFLUENT
NPD}.S PERMVI NO, NC0061034 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MON'll
FACILrry NAME ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE INC CI AS' 1 COLIN
CERTIFIED LABORATORY ( I) GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL WWTP LAB.
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERA'FOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) JEFF DENNARD
PERSON(S) COLLECTINC SAMPLES ORC, BUDDY JOHN
,EIVED
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CUIANW)
LHOS1(tt /ATER QUALITY
Mail °MINA!. and ONE COPY to:
ATIN CENTRAL FILES No v r
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SION A R IN RESPONIBIJ"i ('RARGL)
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALE1cHL NC 27699-1617
MOD
40,14
AGE
MINIMUM
SWP S
•0 —01ONAL OF3
El CV
diAAFectiog
UGIL
'20 036
<20
<,20 <2/0
u $7-r-i YEAR
ROWAN
GRAI/E 1.11 (TRTIFICATK)N NO. 5133
ORC PHONE [phone]I
NO FLOW DISCI IARGE FROM MTF, *
Wb " CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT 15
ON ACCURATE AND COMPLETE "CO THE REST OF MY 'KNOWLEDGE
5
MG1L
DINO Form MR-1 (II 110,1 )

Facility
AU moil Loring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages, if applicable)
All monitoring data and ling from do NOT meet permit requirements
7tte suet
threaten public health or the
pennittce became aware of the ci A
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
if the facility is noncompliant, please attar, *list of
or o em nis to be made as required by Part 11.E.6 of the lwl?©
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this doctuncnt and all attachments where prepared tt
in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather _.
submitted. 'w ased on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible
far gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. l am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information: including the passibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Noncompliant
poly
from the time the
days of the time the
'ertitieri Laborarory (2)
Certified <abon ti r (3)
Certified Lthorat©ry° (4)
Certified Laboratory (5)
Parameter Code assttatarto a tray he obtained by calling the NPPI iE S Unit at [phone] or by visiting tiie S
Watter Protection Section's web site at l .err _ ea d linking to the unit's information pages.
do
r all of the
** ORC t?n S1tt t ORC must visit facility and
* * * Signature of Per mittee; if signed by other than the peyrnitte , then ti
file with the state per 15A NC.AC 2B .05O6(b)(2))ft)l.
A N' CAC gG .0204.
irwx authority, ruusi, be on

NPIM S PERMIT NO, NC0061034 DISCHARGE N(:
FACILITY NAME mm ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE, INC.
CLR`I'IIiED LABORATORY (1) GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL WWTP L
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OI'E:RATOR IN RESPONSIE3LE CHARGE: (OR(::) JEFF DENNARD
PERSONS) COLLECTING SAMPLES ORC, BUDDY JOHNSON
CHECK. BOX IF ORC HAS CHANCED F-
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
A'LT'N: CENTRAL. FILES
DIVISION OF WATER.QIPA1.17"Y
1617 NIAH. SERVICE CENTER
RALEI(:LI, NC 27699-1617
A(".('
00310
;NA
AND COMPLETE'C
KNW
SEEP ? (} 2L
00 YEAR 2ci 0
CLASS 1 CO[MTV__ ROWAN
<2.5
2.1
(.'GRADE 1 a CERTIL°ICATION NO" 5133
ORC PHONE. [phone]I
NO FI,OW / DISCHAR(,l, FROM SITE'*
NS
"FIAT "rnIS REPORT IS
us], OF ME KNOWLEDGE.
00600
©0625
'- 29 -/o
1)ATL.
0063E
i)WQ Form MR-1 (11f04)

AU
Parameter Code ass
Water Protection Section's w
be
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LADRRATOR%l S
PARA
calling the
.stirtc.ac.usf15 and
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EFF1NT
KNW
NPDES PERMIT _ NC0061034 DISCHARGE NO, 001 MONTH YEAR
FACILITY NAME ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE, INC, Cl AS 1 COFINTY ROWAN
CERITFIED LABORATORY' (1),_ GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL WWTP LAB.
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) JEFF DENNARD
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ORC, BUDDY JOFINSON
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
Y 0.0013
x
BY 1 S SICISA
ACTI.,RATE
GRADill CERTIFICATION NO. 5133
ORC PHONE[phone]
NO FLOW DISCHARGE FROM SITE * 1=1
0 N RCSPONSII3LL CTIARGE
TIFY THAT THIS REPOR I IS
BVST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,
•
KIF
<5 0
DWQ .Form MR-1 (I 1 /04 )

All monitoring data and samp
Certified l:
Certified Laboratory (5)
Number
Certification No.
Certification No.
Parameter Code assistance rtxay be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at (919) 733-50113 or by visits the She
and linking to the unit's information per.
Water Pion Section's web at
Page

EFFL ENT
POLS PERMIT NO, NC0061034 DISCIIARGE NO, Q0j MONTH
FACILITY NAME ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE, INC CIAS 1 COI NROWAN
CER'FIHED LABORATORY (1) _ GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL VVVVTP LAB
(Iist additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSII3LE CHARGE (ORC) JEFF DENNARD
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ORO BUDDY JOHNSON
CHECK BOX IF OR(: HAS CHANCED
MaiI ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
.ArrNz CENTRAL FILES
Ki
DIVISION OF WATER ouAirrY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH!. NC 27699-1617
KNW
GRAD& 111 CERTW1CATION NO 5133
OR( PHONE [phone]
No FLOW DINCITARCE FROM srrE CZ]
' ERA' IN R SPONS1RLLCI1Akil)
HY '11 SIGNA'UUREicvawr THAT THIS REPORT IN
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE ats-rov mv KNOW LEDGE
No,/ - zpio-nivt- t50S-
Dv0) FOMI MR- r (11404)

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages, if applicable)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Compliant
Noncompliant
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.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a thne-tabk for
improvements to be made as required by Part 11E-6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision
in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of ray knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. 1 ant aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
°los weiotz
Permittee Addres
Certified Laboratory (2)
Certified Laboratory (3)
Certified Laboratory (4)
Certified Laboratory (5)
Li PA -TO
Permittee (Piease print or type
Signature of Perrin
(Required unless submitted ele
PARAMETER CODES
Date
ronically)
0 -30-iy
Permit Expiratm Date
Certification No.
Certification No.
Certification No.
Certification No.
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at [phone] or by visiting the Surface
Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.ne.usiwqs and linking to the unit's information pages.
Use only units of
data.
* No Flow/Dtsehare From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there arc no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature ofPermittee. If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2XD).
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC31361034 DISCHARGE NO. C 0 4 M(tNTI'.
FACILITY NAMI) ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE, INC_ CI..ASS 1 COLIN"I ROWAN
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL WWTP LAB.
(list additional laboratories on the baekside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) JEFF DENNA.RD
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES_ ORC, BUDDY JOHNSON
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
(SIGN CI Ot CDT'
BY TI SIC:NhTIIRE,
ACCURATE AND C;'O M
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(IRATE. '111 CF RTITTCA"I'(ON NO. 5133
)R.0 PLHONE. 704-857-1941
NO FLOW 1 DIS(`"IIARGE FROM SITE*
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RTWFY "THAT THIS RIIPOHT IS
L.E°TE'TOTHE BEST OF M'Y KNOWLEDGE,.
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IlW°' 1''onn MR-1 (11104)

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
oring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirem
(including weekly averages, if applicable)
All moni
NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
"I certify, under penalty of law,
in accordance with a system designed to assure
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons
for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowl
complete. I am aware that these are significant penalties for submitting 'false information, including the
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations„
Il`
be
1
ible
[phone] or by visiting the Surface
site at lt?g.enr.statg.fic,us/was l linking to the unit's information pages.
* No Fktw!Diaeharge F tuna Site: Cheek this box if no dlsdisrge aCci ror :,
entered fir all of the parameters on the DIAR for the dire monitoring
** ORC tea Site?. ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as requital per I sA NCAC 86 .0204.
*** Signature of rennittee If signed by other than the matinee: ihen'the delegation of tine signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(bX2)(D).
data
be
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NT
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NPI:)ES PERMI"TNO. NC0361034 DISCHARGE NO. rQ� MON"F}.I -P\Cnru •YEAR_.M..,2-
FACILITY NAME ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE, INC, CLASS 1 WY ROWAN
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL WWTP 1..0
(list additional laboratories on theuk baside!'page 2 of`this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSLI3LE CI LARGE (ORC) JEFF DENNARIJ
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ORC, BUDDY JOHNSO 4
CHECK RON IF OR(` IF AS CHANGED
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE, COPY to:
ArrN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
R
RALEICIL NC 27699-1617
BY '1
A
ACCURATE AND (V
GRAD 111 CLRIIFICATION NO. 5133
ORC PHONE [phone]
NO FLOW r DISCHARGE PROM SITE.
E:RATOR IN RF?SI*O , f LFARCiF)
THAT THIS REPORT IS
E TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
DATE

's
Use only unity of
No.
No.
No.
No.
Noncompliant
Unit at [phone] or by visiting the Surface
linking to the us it's infiirmation pages.
* No Flowillicharge From Site: Check this box Woo dischatge occurs and, as a mask,
:..
cured for all of the patamcubcrs on the OMR far the attire monitoring period
** ORC Oa Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of amity as requited per1 A NCAC 8O t244.
*** Signature of Pesnittee: If signed by other the pcnnittet, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be an
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(bX2XD).
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NT
NPDES P1 RMI I' NO. NC0061034 DISCHARGE NO..w_..
FACILITY NAME: ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE, INC.
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (IL_ GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL WWTP LAB.
(list additional laboratories on the ba isidc/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) JEFF DE.NNARD
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ORC, BUDDY JOHNSON
CHECK BOX IF ORC IIAS CHANGED
Mail ORIGINAL, and ONECOPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
MON"C`F_
,ASS 1 C ICINTY ROWAN
a
GRADE 111 CERTIFICAI ION N(.
ORC PHONE_ 7(14-857-1941
NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE *
3-24/-1a
)NSIBLT. CLFARGE) I)A11
W'Y' ki1Lt SIGNATURE, 1 CERTIFY TIIAT THIS REPORT IS
ACCIJRA°1"E AND COMPLETE FOTHE REST OP MY KNOWLEDGE.
5133
1)WQ Form MR -I (11104)

All monitoring data and sampling frequencies du NOT meat permit
Cmti&d (4)
Certified Laboratory (5)
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NPDLS PERMIT NO. NC0061034 DISCI -LARGE NO.
FACILITY Y NAME ROWAN ASSOCIATES & MERCANTILE, INC. CLASS NTY,
CERTIFIED 1..AI3ORA"1I ORY (1)..__.._....y_. GRANTS CREEK REGIONAL WWTP LAB.
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN :RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORO__ JEFF DENNARD
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ORC, BUDDY JOHNSON
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED
Mail ORIGINAL„ and ONEL COPY to:
A" TN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OE" WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
1)..#1„k.l(:LII NC 27699-1617
(3
IRE, 1 CERTIFY THAT THIS REP(M41" bl`
METE FE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
30tAN
MAR
GRADE lit CERTIFICATION NO. 5133
ORC PHONE_7'{l4-857-1941 ���
Nt) FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SPIT *
A
DATE
DM) EOM MR -I ( I

All
Office any noncompliance tlra€t potentially
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the
shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment an
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
July 24, 2009
Mr, Tom W Walton
Rowan Associates and Mercantile
119 North Sterling Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28680
Resources
ty.vrit
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit Modification request
Rowan Associates and Mercantile WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan County
Dear Mr, Walton:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has reviewed your request for modification of the subject permit to change the daily
monitoring requirement for temperature from daily to weekly. Your request has been approved. Please find enclosed the
revised effluent page A. (1), of your NPDES permit, which should be inserted into your permit. The old page may then be
discarded. No other changes to the permit have been made.
All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit
modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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.
The DWQ welcomes permittees that inform us of changes to both operational and management situations at permitted
facilities. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number (919) 807-
6387,
Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0061034 — A.(1) Effluent page
cc: Mooresville Regional Office / Surface Water ProtectionlWes Bell
Central files
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Loc.ation: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, Norlh Carolina 27604
Phone- 919-807-6387 1 FAX; 919-807-6495 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www,ncwaterqualltyor
Equoi Opportunily .Affi rfra Acbon ErnOoyer
One
NorthCarolina
XatiiraUij

Permit NC0061034
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
Total Suspended Solids
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 March 31)
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Oil and Grease
Tota Residual Chlorine1
Temperature (°C)
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
LIMITS
Monthly
Average
0,0062 MGD
30.0 mg/L.
30 0 m /L.
6 7 mg/L
30 0 mg/L
206/ 100 mi
30.0 mg/L
Daily
Maximum
45 0 m /L
33 5 mofL
35 0 mg/L
400 / 100 ml
60 mg/L
28 pglL
MONITOI4INGREQUiREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
th
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
2/Week
Weekly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Month
Sample Type
Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab
Grab
Effluent,
Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ugil to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/I.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment 8nd Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 17, 2009
Mr. Tom W. Walton
Rowan Associates and Mercantile
119 North Sterling Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28680
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County
Dear Mr, Walton:.
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit, Accordingly, we are
forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit, This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This permit contains no changes from the ©raft permit mailed to you on May 20, 2009.
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 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714), Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification
or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any
questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number (919) 807- 6387.
Sincerely
Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0061034
cc: Mooresville Regional Office / Surfa
NPDES Unit
e
ater Prote
n
1617 Mali Service Center, RaVe gh, North Carotldna 27699-1617
Location.: .512 N. Sel.isbury'SL Rate jh, North Carorina 27604
Phone [phone] r, FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1 77-523-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquahty.org
An Equal Oprot1unity Affirronvee Arbon Employer
One
NorthCar©ffna
jVatlll'1aflb'

Permit NC0061034
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,
Rowan Associates 86 Mercantile
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Rowan Associates 8a Mercantile
905 Webb Road
Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as a unnamed tributary to Town Creek, within the
Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 September 1, 2009.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on. June 30,
2014,
Signed this day July 17, 2009,
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management C©rnrraission

Pei t NC006 1034
SUPPLE ENT TO PEI
All previous NPDES Permit issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked, As of this perm it issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective: Therefore, the exclusive author
to operate and discharge frcam this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein,
Rowan Associa
rs;
ercant i :
hereby autori.e to
Continue to operate an exi ting 0.0062 IVIGD wastewater treat ent syste with
the following components:
+ Two 2,500 gallon septic tanks
• 7,500 gallon capacity pumping statstation
Single Recirculating surface sand filter
Table chlorination
Chlorine contact chamber
I echiorination
Step aeration
The facility is located at the Rowan Associates Mercantile Tp located at 905
Webb Road near Salisbury in Rowan County.
. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Town Creek, classified C waters in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin,

Rowan & Associates Mercantile Center
Rowan & Associates Mercantile Center WWTP
Latitude; 35° 3545" N State Crid: Cforta Grove
Lonuitude: 80° 32' 05" W , Permitted Flow: 0,0062 MGD
RereiVint Streant: UT to Town Creel.; Strum Class; C
DrjeBasn: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Sut4-Basio: 03-07444
t--
: 44.
Clayprt
Outfall 001
Facility
Location
not to scale
. „
NPDES Permit No, NC0061034
Rowan County

Permit NCOO61O34
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be Limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD,
day (20°C)
Total Suspended Solids
NH as N
(April 1 - October 31)
LIMITS
Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
0.0062 MGD
30.0
g!L 4
30.0 mg1L
6,7 mgJL
NH3 as N 30.0 mg/L
(November 1- March 31)
Fecal Coliforrn - 200 / 100 mi 438 / 100 mi 21Month
eorretric mean
Oil and Grease 30,0 mg1L 60 mg JL 2/Month
Total Residual Chlorinez 28 pg/L 21Week
0
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
Weekly
2
onth
5 mg/L 2/Month
Sample Type Sample Loc
Ins an
neous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
on
Influent or Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
pH2
Daily
tarterly
quarterly
2JMonth
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
E
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1, The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ugll to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/I.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
A. Definitions
Set I,
1C arit
cc)litOa'rn, t
(..1.)rL.sc ,crtrr�
A:2k c.rn three separate c alcnchr (Lys. `f'htsc s atral)fc:s shall I xc )resentat i'`c of
)tr xi.
;li.sc aargc
1`hc. Ix=ricxi Iron
tt
pollutant rncaurcd cfnrin� tltc c:alc~r &
t I C,1\AY'Ver, lc)!
rc carats the c,aleila- ay he arscd for s,.ttnl
April through Jarn-
] as r a;u1ner as to result in <r tc)t.al : ara l lc t`t r`t ts2t.ttiv x >1 tl)t° ate °ate ` aff c']a as c° cltta'ir�
;(x1c)r may dc1.i raflatc t])c st apprc-) riatc mcih,rxi (spcx°if`ic aaaanihx trxc] i e)f all(]a
i"wee l grab 4arrri)IcS, cic:',) c)a ca c asc-by-case l) t. i . Samples may he collo tcd n)
rr�] x);sits satraafalcs tart',` Ix., c.)I,)iatirac.] l.)° tla fc,lltavra taacfa ae.1s:
f1 l Csc>ntiaaar.)t.z : tt sire, catrai'iata.ra.att r.rt�flr cAr)llct1 c>° <s_fatat ]xticx] frrrlxstirar)rr
trnr)(c deicer°n
it
In he case of feral
in
Iy
i hour fxticd
t:;rllr..ans pts ink tl�t ur�laPia
tree O :r f crti � r' a tclet and
Version 5f2009

N ID ES PeTmit Standard Condit ions
'agc 2 ol
tOtaliZer, uid he preset g,illon interval l)t wTi sample collextion rit no greater than 12,i of thc
expeued total eLily fh)w 'it the treatment system, or
(4) Constant times constant volume: a series: of grab samples of volume collected e)yeT 24-1101K I X.TiOd it
1 0tJn lflc it-al:11,ra, Use of this method minims prior approval by the Director. This nwthotl
may only be used in situations %%heir effluent flow rates vary less than 15 pen:cm "The following
restrictions apply:
influent Ind effluent ,qabs;:iriT)les shall be or ,ArLd six,2,,,ind of no ,o()
1nt'luent samples shall not be collected more than no per I iour,
PeTnaittec with ‘vastewneT treatment systems whokse chlention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab u1ipk ti intervals of no ,grettter than 20 mini ore's apan di iring any 2-4-hour period,
Permincts v\ ith wasterwateT treatment systems \hese detendon time exceeds 2,ur hJl 0)1101
ICElt „7-al,-) sat-111)1o,', least eveTy six hours', tlieTe must be 1 minimum of fc)ur sal-11.1)1es during a 24-1 i ir
sampling period.
C011I ill1101,L•; HOW IlleaSt IR-MOM
Flow monitoring that occurs Nvit how interruption throughout the (Tx:Taring hours of the facility, How ,shall
monitored conrintri11 except for the ininvpient times \\filen the may be no Clem' or for infrcquolt maintenance
r\ ili <111 tlie HOW CICOC(%
Daily Discharge
The discharge of tpolluEtrit measure.d during a c;:dendar day or any 2a-hour 1,xTiod that reasonably rci-)rent' the
calendar day for prtrposus of sampling, For pollutants IlleaSl 1RX I in unit s ol TLASS, t he "ddly discharge" is cal( rilritexl as
the total mass of thc pollutrint discharged over the day', The 'daily discharge ccmcintration con -prises; the mean
conc):rtit rat ion fe)r a 2,4-hour s;ampling perioel eitheT ri cornposite sanTle concentration or the ithmet ic mean of '11
gni]) ),:ainplcs collected dftuuring ilia( peTiod, (40 CFN 1222)
Daily M aximtim
Hie highest "daily diseitirge" rlurrrir the calenehr nionth,
1)aily uiipltii&
Primo (1.s retluiritig daily santpling shail be sampled 5 out ),)f every 7 days per week uriles ot ierwise spevilied in the
p(Tmit. inipIrii l Ltll be conducted oil wevledays excevt wlieTe holidays or (Am- disruptions of nonnal opeTtl ions
prevent weekday sampling, if s;:impling is required for all so, e.-7ri cirrus oE Ilir\wek for .triiy permit paramcter(s), that
reepironent "di be SO ne)ted on the Effluent 1 imitati) n arid lonitoring Page(s),
)):„V) or "the Divisk)n"
hL Diviskm of INITateT Quality, 1)epartment of Environment and N it urril csounxs.
y'Aic
North (arolitr,:t En\-ironrnental iManagorient
12, PA
1 Pc 1 I tilted States EnviremmeTital ['mutt ion A,L,)ency
FacilityClosure
Cessation o dl acrivitic.:s that re." „ ire (-overage Limier this N.PI-)ES perrait, Conlpl0rorrof facility. closure will rtllow
this permit to be rescinded,
(cornctfic Lcin
The Nth root of the product of the individual value where \ = the numbeT of individual \--Lrlues, For purposes: of
oikuLi1intlir ,gcometric Met, al, dur of 1) for II< I dertect ion kdU IrdI be collsickrre(I =
Verson 5/2009

N PD ES Permit Stanelard -,Onditions
IS;
t,-; tab St.imple
f nclivicluA samples. cif :it least 100 1 niCOlk.VtCd OVer a pericx.1 of time not exatedingIS minuks. (Sind-) samples can be
colleoed nunually, Grab samples must lie repn_senntriVe Of the ftu tor the receiving stream, fir film roam
stimpkst„
Nzwants Sul Isl.:um:et
Ally substance designated under 40 CFR Part I 6 pursuant to Sevtion SI I of ilkCAVA,
1st ant tat 1(,,oits flow measurement
A mislirc Qf1 1Av tlkc-11 :"tt ig "1101 1.-,x)111 111': s,u 11* i-11(-1 rclooloilativc CA 3(2
Mont lily A e:rap:: ticcinc eat ration liinn it
The arithmetic mean 11 i11"claily disc hi:, yges" of a. tx-illutant: measured. during the („Id.enclar month, In t he -ase leval
coliforin,11 Rgecti-letric inein of stiff) clischargos.
Permit issuing A utikm,ity
The Director of the Division of Watef Quality,
erly Ave,tr,ti,4(„: (coilcent ration lit nit)
11 IC avo-Jgc Of all S',1111pleti Lik(11 (Wel' '1.1 Calendar (lUarter,
Scvere prof-x:11y dutriaqe
Sul Ystantial CLUInage to prolVity„ Clatmgc t(„) the treatimnt facilities which caust,s them ic,„)1 xxotito incAvral)le,
or substarit id and vim:mein los,s of nat Lind ICSOLLICeS \\I'Lich car) reasonably 1:3e expected to occur in the absemte of a
))11ass. SCN'efe prOrkl'y itimige excludes economic loss causal 1,-.)y del,ys in product irm-1,
"Foxic Polito ant:
Am- IX1111111J11 lI11Xl (Aic under S0.:N:' ion 307taxl lof the (AV,A,
pset:
An incident bevonel the reasonable ce,)1itrol 11 Ilin Pei:mitt:1(v causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
[xitinit effluent limitations and/or moniwring requirements, An up,set elocs not include nonecmnpliance et,insed. 1,tiy
(IX-Tational mot-, impropoly elesicried trettment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of pre„ventive
maintenance, or (treks$ or itripnvei- operatkm.
Wctikly Average lconcom rat ion Limit )
The ,,...Lrit-larnetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pKilliitant measured during the caknclar in the: case fort:d
coliform. the gt,,:ornetric 111e:11 of such discharges,
Section B. General
L l)tity to ConTly
'11)e Permittc_ie into comply itvith all conditions of t his permit. Any ix -Twit noncompliance consiiiutes a violation
(.,)1 the CAVA and is gyounds for enhm-ciement action: for permit termination, revocation :And reis.stiance. or
011 Klificat ion, or of a permit renewal applicat ion 1)0 CFI: 122,111,
'The Permit:lex:it shall comply with etTluera standards or prohibitions cstablishod. under ,section :i07t:0 of the
(,W for toxic pollutants and with suindards ftir St,Nvte :sludge use or disvisal established under so(tion.
,i0561) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standirds or prohhitions
or ,standards for vage sludge use or disit)osiM, even if the permit has not )r,tet, bevin mi,x,lifiet:1 to incorporate
1110 requireimnt,
Version 5/2009

N PI )F.S Permit St andard Condit ions
(ti
The (AVA pia:wicks tl tat any person who violates tseokin1s1 301, 3(12, 306,, 307, 308, 318 or '105 01111(.1 Act, or
ilny permit conditktin or limitation implementing tt-invt such sections itt J txtrinit issual (inde.tr se.!(.1. ion 402, or
any rofdrouttnt impcisal in 4 pret rc.-LitnRiat proptam :t:ipproved under s.-..xitt ions 402 (,0 (3) or z402 (1.:)) (8) (:wf the
Act, is subject to as civil I-A:natty not to (txceccl $:,37,500 per day for each violation. 133 1 ( 1 310 (,(11 udzio
C,FR 1 22.z1 I [ (2)1
c, 'rho (AX'A prc)vides that itut).,, pcitson who a.,Ifs„oltlitviolatics ,secticins 301„ 302, -300 307, 308„ 318, 40.5 of iliL
Act, or condition or [imitation implementing any soak:ins issued under sattion 402 of
the Act, or any requirement impilsoil in ti prareamient: trogram approved under section ,10200(31 or
41)20)00 (Y the Act, sublet:1 to criminal pcitaltics of ST2,51)(„1 t(-) $25,0(10 pot (i1(0.: of vi(dation, („t(
imprisonment of not more than year, or both, 1 n the ciise of a seccind orsubscxlient, conviclion for it
negligent violation, a person ,shall Ix! to c:rin anal penalties of not more than $50„0(7.0 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not inore than 2 years, or both. 133 1 ISC 1319 (c„) (I) and 4) CFR 122,11 (a)
(2)1
d. Amt ityY,son wit() Otithplat iolatcs such s(toions. stkth conditions or limitations is s11l-0.4 to (triminal
jx-yialties of $5,0(:)0 lo$50,(X10 per clay of violation, or imprisonment for not more lIlul 3 vv•,,ir,5, or kith, 1 n
the ease of at second or subse( pent von‘i(tt ion for a knowing violation, a person sulicm to criminal
penalties of not more titan S100.000 fxar day of or imprisonment of not tmore than 6 years, or Itiot h.
33 1',LS(. 131() (2) an(' ,'10 CFR 122.11 00(2)1
e. A per,son Mx) knowingly violates ,section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of tlitt A cE or any 17xlmit
condition or limitation inTlementing any cif such sections in a permit issued under section t402 of the Act,
and v‘tio know, at that time that he thereby places t,inot her pcy,son 10 imminent dingo- of death or serious
xidily injury, shall, it[tx-in conviction, be subjatt to a farte of not more than $25(„),(„)00 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 tt„tears, or both. In the case of a second or subse(„juent conviction for i knowing endangerment
violation, t.t. pcIttson shall be subjcitt to a fine of not more than S500,000 or byt imprisonmcnt of not ‚001011)30
30 years, or both. An organization, as cktfined 111seaion ,30962X3,Xii)(iii1 of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violatir die trnminent danger provision, lie subject to a fine of not: more titan SI ,(YX),(X and can 1)01+1)0.1
LII) lo $2,0„)0,0(0 for scvond or stilis(x[i tent convict 'kilts. la() (T13 122.z4l (,0 (2)1
f, I hider stt-tte law, .1 civil ixnalty or not more [hail S25.0(10 per violation may be assestsed ttgainst any person
violatis or tails to act 40 accordance with the terms, conditions, or rcquirements of it permit, IN orth
Carl)lini (1eneral Statutes 14."3-2
g„Any person may 1)e asstissal ',In administrative peattliy by the Administrator for violating sevtion 301, 302,
30n. 307, 3(18, 318 or z105 of this Act, or permit condit611 or limitation implementing i.u.ty of such
sections in a pontit issued under setet ion 402 of this A ct„Adininistrativ)..„! for (lass I vi()Iations are
not to exav1;-] .S1().000 per' viokitic)n, \kith thc maximum tunount of am/ Clas's 1 penalty asscs.'sed not to exceed
$137,500„ Penal; icst for Class II violations are not to cACCa S i 6,000 11(17 dav la)r each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum t.tmount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $1.77,500. [33 1219
(g) (2) and CFR 122.41 00(3)1
Duty to Mitigate
The Poi mitict shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevott any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this 1.-to-mit with .1 reatim-LthIc likelilicxxl adyotscly affitcting human health or tlic envtiaininent 1z1()
CFR 122„41 ((It
Civil ancl Criminal Liabilitv
Except as provided itt pctrtuit conditions on "13vItias5ing" (Part I I, -lip.sitts- (Part :El, C. 5/ and Powcr
Failures" (Part 11. C. 7), nothing in this pcytnit shall he construed to relieve the Permittee from any
nsponsihilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to N CGS 143-215„3, 14.3-215,6 or Scx'tion 309
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' imitteec is or may sultfrxt to under N(;(iti
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Pj,L,'C 6 or 18
term environmental conTliance with k.trivirc)ninerital L.:rots anti regulations', the 11-1a11.Z1.4.T can ensuri. tliat
the ni:tx..x.s,sary sy,stous arc estatilishal or actiotis taken to pato- complete and 1( Lilt informati(4n for
permit. application RA-pia:molts; and where authority to sign documents has Ion pled dekNati...d
10 t 1 111 11aCCorciance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship; by a goicrt,d partner or the proprietor, resp'ectivdy: or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal., or othiLT public tiger -icy: b oil her a principal („.„txatutive ctrrico- or
ranking citxied. of: tidal 140 CFR. 12.2„ 2.21.
b„A 11 reports i‘oiiiircd by the pertnit and other information recluested by the Pcnuit Issuirigi Authority shall he
signed by a perstyi describul ui paraqaph a. al x tve or by a duly authorized representative of tIL:tt person. A
person„is a duly t tut liorized represent at ive only in
1. The t,luthorization is Made in wiat4ngl...ty"a pcfson desitfitxd al-X)Ve,
2, `11he „tiiithorizai ion specified eith(T an individual or a position having responsibility for the 4tvoall
(ipertiticin cif the regulated facility or at,tti‘,1ty. such as lic pisit ion (,)1 plant manager, operator of ti well or
well field, superintendent, a pcxsit ion of o,litivitknt responsibility, or an indiviiita or unsition having
overall I(-spcyrisibility rcw (11V Milli al matters for the company. (A chilly authorizai representative may
thous 1)(1i either a ntrii,,d individual (ir ll1 individual °calming a named posit ioti,t, t,ind
3. r1 io \\ 11100 autik:trizat ion is submit ted to t he P lllit issiting A ut hori v14-0 C. 122,221
c. „tclitingets, to tinthorizationt 11 t,tuthoriz,',Ition 'under ixtragraphdi) of this section is no longer accurate
baauste dif ritient individual or posirion has rcsponsthility loi li >\erli operation ol the facility., a new.,
tuth.oriztation si,itisfying the ritnuirements or paragraph (h) of this stxtion must. be sub.m.itti to the Dirwtor
prior to or together with any reports, inhturratietn. or applications to be signal b ualthOriALd
repiCSentatiVe CFR 1.22.221
d. Ce.rtificanon, Any person signing a document undo- paragrraphs i,i, or I), or this sect ion shall make the
hill owing coi ificat ion 1 10 Clk 122 221, N E R STA'IT ME N1IS oFlI 111,1c ATI \\ 11 L BF
AC(ENT!):
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete, I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
12, „Penni] Actions
This pornit may be modirie(1. ,r(Noki„,x.1 and reissi.„iati or terminatal loi au> 1 10 riling or a reepest by the
Perinittev- for a [xi -mil mcxlification, revoctition ii1d reiSS:liall.C7C7 terminition, or a ncitification of plannal
changes or anticipated noncontpliance not sttty tiny I.)ermit condition 110 CER 122.41 (DI.
13. Permit .N4 (xlitication, Reyocat„ion. and Re -issuance, or Termination
Th,:, issuance or this permit dc.x., not, prohibit the permit issuing awl-Km-4y from ri,tx:Terting and tric.xlifying the
ixTrnitreviiking and reisisuing t he ixianir, (tir kianinating thTinit 1 illowed the laws, ru.1os7, and rcv„ilations
cctntained in Title 40, Code of ,Eedi,:rt,il l:(e,,...t,rulations, Pans 122 :And 123; Titk, 15A or the North Crirolina
Administrative Ci,xle, Subchapt„c-T 211.01044; and ,North (...;arolirra General 1tat'utc143-.215,1 et. 'al.„
A Ld A dministLTing and (.11:oini_il Lince !viol lit °rift:, equironent s
1 e Po-mittce must. piiy the anniLd tichninistoing and compliance IlliniitLtring Ice within thirty ciii)st tif to- being
10110(1 by the 1)ivisio01. Failure to itxty the fee in 1 timely manner in accordance ‘0111 1S,\ N CAC 211..0105 (1-0(2)
may cause this 1)ivision to initiate action to revoke the p(7111i
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Section C. ()penttion of Pollution Commis
1, Cert ificd 0 perat or
Upon classific.at ion of the pen -Flitted facility by the C,etifici,ition Cornmission, the Permith. shall employ
col ificTi water pollution contrcld treatment system operittor in rCtifX,HISble Charge (0 R ) Of ilkVvilia„T ilIt ion
(ontn„)I trent menystern„ Such openitor 11 1 latii 1101d a Celailleah011 Of tlw p-ade e(piN",:dell[ to c.)t greater than the
elassilkIttion i.isigned to the water pcklution control reatment sritou by the Col ifit'itrion Commission. 'Ehe
i) CT 11111 ftt ITI(VA. ilk() employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs Nvlio pos,scss it currently valid certificate of the
of the syston. riackHup (:::)R Cs must rx )ssc.ss a grade equal to (or no mtare than one grade less r bar-0 the grade
of the system 115A N CA C; 8C1„02011.
(„)R.0 of eacir Class 1 facility
ViSii the t: acuity as often as is nee.,-...ty(3)
facility inust hu viSited f.ff 3 11xvit.ctkly
Comply with all other conditions of 15A N C.AC 8C, .0244.
II1Y t rea
'file ()RC of each Class 11, 1 I 1 trial I V facility inust
▪ Visit the E.Icility as orten as is to i11ure proper operation of the t real meta system; tl rean tient
fjCilit mtist visited ',It fiVe di1y,5 IXT ludiiiglioliditys
• .'ropcTly I I ItA:l1111,0-11 daily )1XT1113111 CI ranee of I he faCil Y
▪ C01111AY itIi ill Oi her COrldii i01-is or I 5A N CAC 8C,', .02041.
Once the facility is classified, thelPermitree slal submit i letter to the Cot if it,:at >0 Commission designating t
°pi:Tarot in responsil)le
1. \\Il(Ol) Call.Ildiar (lays prior to wastewater 1)111g int fOdi teed lilt 0 it I le\
1> Within 12(1 calen.dar days of
R notificili ion of 3 citange in the classifiCatiOn Of the sstein r0.quiring the designation of ti
new ()R( tnd hack -up („)R C
P A \kJl1C\ 111 the position of R Corhat:k-up
. Proper (..)pc -ration i[.ind. Maintenance
'Ehe PermitteTt at all rimcs provide the (4)cTor ion t-uid maintmance rcNinirces ne-x-cssary to operate thci existing
facilities at o.ptimurn. efficiency,. The Permitt00 sh a..... at all 11030 propoly op(Tate and Maintain di facilities turd.
syst CMS Of treatment °and t:0(.tre)1 (and related appurt et -lances) installed or used 1 the Permittect
achieve compliance with the conditions of this pa-mit, Proper °potation and inaintenance also includes tidequire
131-xa10131ry contras and appropilare quality aurance proctd.urcs. `fhis provision .rociuires the Pennittee to instd
trod orxTtite backup or auxiliary (miy when nevessiary to achieve convliance with the conditicos of th.e
poinit 140 CFR 122.41 (A,
NOTE: Proi-)erly iind officially tksignated opciators ;we fully rt.sponsible for iill propel- (1-x1-ration anci
maintenance of the facility, uicl i1l tit )cumentation re3 luircel thereof, whether i-tcting as a connac:t operator
subcont ract orl or a metrnber cif t lie P ermit oe's st al f,
3. Noid to I I 111 >r R (duce not a )efoise
it shall not he1 defense for a Permittt.ie in an enforament „tett ion that it would have been ne(XN"Ory 10 Of
redllee the l(d 13 113 i1 lil order to maintain compliance with the condition of this po-mit 1,40 CFR 122,41
tc.11.
1.3yiyassitig of 1' reat mem I JOlill ies
f.i,pass not exceeding limitationslit '172/,11
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The Permittee may :AWAY any b)pass to ()cent' dOeS CIAILSC effluent limitations to hic (A.e),:tlil, but
only if it also is for tssential irtaintentance to .effaciont („iyieration. 1 ieclyypasscs are not stibrcvt"to the
provisions of Paragraph,s I), and c, (...)1 this scvtion,
I), Notice140 CFR 122,41 (in)C3)1
(I) Ant iciy-yated 1 II the Permittee know,s in advance of the need for it bypass, it ,shall „submit prior
notice, if p(assible at least Ten Li slx.fore the date of the bypass; inclilding Ui eVItIlla[jOrl Of t Lk'
ant icit'xuLd quaiiiy and effect of t
(2) linanticipated bypass', The PertnitkV 51 nil subns1 notice of an urianticipia 1 Ins s its required 11 Part
(1. (24-hour notice),
(..„, Prohibition of 1-:iipass
(I) Bypass from the .treatinent 1 ility is prohihito1 ',tr.-Odle Permit Issuing „Authority may hike oilorconent
tch(x inst a Pittyt„. for bypass, unks,s,
(A ) 1i\,1.XLSS ‘\,14S una & scLd k t prt-Vent IOSS or life, personal injury or SeVere property claniagei
(B) 'Yho-e. were .tici feasible !„-ilternatives to the 11,,,pass, .such 1 the itse of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreaml wasks mairactunce during nortnal perickts of CAIlipriltIllt CIONVIlliale. This
o„.mdition is mit satisfied if acleqt tate backup equipment should have ban inst.„Alcid. in the ex.enise of
reasonable ertgineaing juclgment to prevent a 1pliss which occurnid during normal pc:Tit.xis of
ciuipment downt inie or preventive maintenance;
(C)1 02 Perinitfte subinittxAi not icc„s; as to:fairedundo7Paa,graph. b, of this s,A7tiori.
(2) Bypass (“)n-it the collecticin system is prohibited and the Pet-mit fssuing A uthkirity luay. take enforcement
acti1 1n. against a Pernlit tee 101 a a-.; provided in citrantor future systetn-wide collection S.),„"Stetri
With (11C treat viten( latility,
(3) The Polnit iiisuing Authoij rity may approve an ',int Icl1 nt02 byptss, at considering its alvi,,Tse L feels, if
t he Pennit 1ssi ling A ut!riorit y (kiermincs t1mt it \vill meet the tl tree cot iditions listed above in Paragiaph c,
) of tliis soxion,
5, UpSetS
a, Effect of an upset 110 CFR 1..22,,11 (2)1 „An upset constitutes ;„in ;:iffinnative ddIense to. „:in ac;tion
brought for n(„incompliano2 with such tc„;chncilogy bas(xl permit effluent limitations Jr the retAttirements of
paragraph b. oLth.is condition are mo... No cicermin.„-ition made ditring administrative r(„vic.Nv of Claims that
noncomplianicv \MIS CaLLSOCI by upsk4, ancl herOrC a11 «001.1 for none..:ompliance, i.s final administrative action
subkiA to judicial review,
h, Conditions necessary for a demonstraticm of UtilSet: A ny Pennittee who \\1i 0 0 (shiblish the
affirmative clef ellSe Or 1.11),S7(1 SITA doi-kwistrate., through ployx-rly simed, cx„)nt emporaneous openaing logs, or
other reliNant evidoice t hat;
(I) All UpcSet isiviirred and. tl iat the Po"inittee Identir y the causOst of the upset;
(2) 1 'he Pei minee facility WIS 11 the tinle beitig properly operated; iind
(3) The Permittoe submitted notice 1 il tlo upset ;1S roll tired in Part 11. E. O. Poof this pen nit
lo Permitkv conTliol with i;tnyronedial measures nxiiiircd under Part 11, 113, 2, of this permit,
Burdol of p0.x)1 hit) CFR 122,41 (n)(1)1: If he Perini( we ..so,:iking to establish the <x..:curren.ce ci an upset:
hits the burden of proof in ally C11101VC.11104 procoecling,
(), Removed substatIce
soms, riik.T backwash, or othe1 . 1x,).1.1ittant5 reit-loved in t Etc course of treannent or control of \vastewnters
shall be utilized/ disposed of in ,'Ttccordw1ce with N CICIS 143-215,1 in a manner SUCh paNdit ally pollutant
from such materials front entoing waters of the State or 1av441le waters of the Unital Si 1101 H10 Pei mittee
shal.11 comply with all exist ing F(xleralregitlarions gcArerning the dis[x)sal of sewige sludge, 1.....I[x)n :promulgation of
,10 CFR Pi t 5l)3, any permit issucd hv the Permit 'Issuing Authority for the utilizot„ionl disposal of sludge may. 1.0.
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reopened ,'„,ind modifie(1, or revoked and reissued, to ilici)rixfirate applicable require! norms at 40 CFR 503. The
Permitu_v shall comply Wit h -40 ( FR 5(:).3 Standards tor the o ird I) isi,xxsal of Sewage Sludge whch
promulgate:It within the tittle provided in the riNulat ion, even if the p(Trnit is not modified ro incorpoutte the
requirement„ The Perinittec shall notify the Pen -nit Rsaing A uthonty OI any significant el in its sludge use
or clisl)osal prictic(s.
Power Failures
The Pcimitu...e is responsible tor maintaining :idequate safeguards tas required by I5A NC,^\ C 211.01241 to prevent
the discharge of untreatecl or i Ilad(Z par d y treated \vast:es during do:lineal rx.iwer failures cither by means of
alternate ix Aver sources, standby generators or retention of inadei uatdtel treated effluent ,
Section D. M onitoting and Records
I.1)r(*flti1i e Sampling
collectcd arid MeaSII.1 i111.Chtti feCluirtaxi herein, shall be characteTistic of the yr:Annie anti natu„re of
pennitted discharge. Samples collectecl ai a frc,x.luency Ics's than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the clinic pericx1 the uiij llo represcnts. All samples shall Iv hikoli at the
monitoring pc.iints if ied in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, h(fore the effluent ji,„iins cit. is .diluted
by any other wastcstream, body of WIIIC17 or substance. MonitOring points shall not be changed it
notification to and the approvnl of the Permit„Issiing "'vitt horit y1,40 CFR 12241 (01.
2, R eport ing
onitoring results cbta„ineci (luring the previous mow lits) shall be summarized for each 1110111 11 and reportecl on a
monthly Discharge M onitoring Report (1)1R1 Form (\1R 1, LI, 2, 3) or alternative forms ',I-lin-wet] by the
DiraJor, postmarked no litter titan t last calendar day of the month following the completc.d ro x wi ing
The first 1.„).MR is due on the last 1t 1 the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
failitv, onthe last day of the incitith hrillowing the commenconent of discharge. Duplic,tte 1dcopks of
these, all other revirts 10„11iret.1 herein, ,shall x ubmitted to the following ,iddress:
N C D N R 1 ) Water Qua] ity \\Itt tT Quality SlAtic.111
ATTENTION: Central Files
161 7 M ilSCIV1fr (ciltei
Raleigh, N onh 27699- 7
3,1 iow M rei s
Appropriate 110Ay measurement doric4::s and methods consistent with -,icapted sck.ntific practices shall ix- scieeteyl
and used .t.1 . ensure the accUraCy' 1111drdtabil y Of 11TeaSt Ilehlelltti Of the V011.11Tle Of .1-1101111. Oft:Xi discharges. The
doTices shall ix installed., calil.irated i,uld maintained to chsure that the aectlf acv O die ine',Isurerneras is consistent
\Aith the accepted capability of that type cit.' device. Dojces selixtel. shalt be capalile of measuring flow,.s with a
max-int-um cloiat ion oi less than 'It tr.% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of cx.p(vt(...d. discharge
volumcs. flow measurement deviccs shall be accurately c.,tlibrat(YI ',it a minimum of once .y.'ear and maintained.
to ensure that the -,iccuracy of the rneasurenients1S con,sist ern with the ',,iccepted. capability cif that type of device
The Director shall aivrove the flow- measurement device and monitoring location prior to installat ion..
ncot 10 i4 1conderiser cooling wat Cr 11() \ 1-110111t °it'd I 7YV pump k.igs, or fximp hoiir meters as specified in Part I
of this 1-vrmit based on the manufactura's pimp curvesi iall not 1 x subico to this requirernolt.
cst Procedures
aboratorits used for sample analysis n lust cert ilIL01 k the Division, Permit tees should contact tile Division's
al :oratory Cell ifical ion ion (.919 73$-390H or 12o.cnr.st at ea us 'lab' huh) for information
rcgirding kilt( watory nt,;„
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PCIS01111e1 )11(11.10 ing testing of 1 L1l-Ct1 t It k.ft pariiino (TS lutist I told I1IC appropriat L field paramocT
L(lt1l
'Feist procedurcs for the anithis of pollutants shall conform to the ENG rullittic.mis (published pin -stunt to
N CGS 143-215..(3 i„1„ seq.), the Water and Air Quality Rcporti„ng Acts, and to rept.lat ions publishol pursuant to
S CX:7t 1011 (,31Yi1g),34FiSC, i..51z1., of the (WA tas an -tended), and 4-0 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
iipproved tinder u CFR. 136, unless otho-wise sixidlicid in ,40 CFR 503, unIcss other test procedures have 1x:tin
specifiol in this pi,erntit 1,40 CFR 122,41
To meet the intent of the nioniftwing required this poimit„ all test procalurcs: I1ILLS1 1)1'0( ktCe 1111111111LIIII
Ch:!rOd Rporting levels that 'iitre fxilow the permit dischiirge rorironents and dl data ,golenited must be
roxirted t 0 t he minim!, tin detection Or loW(Ireport ing level of 11 iepro(xdurcii„ t no pproved 11101:11(„XIS it
do. erminot vable of 'Achieving minimum deto-tion and rerKiirting levels lxilow permit discftirge requirernents,
then the most. sensitive (method \‘'idi the lowest possible detection and nox„irting ley& approvcid met hoc] rilitst
iso
5, Penalties for Tampering
The Ci\VA provides: that itny po-son who fakiliesi, tampcirs with, or kncAN,ingly renClers inaccurate, ility incinitorit)g
doirice or method required to Ix maintained undo- this po-mit shall, upon conviction, he punisheil 1 line of
noir more than S10„000 per violation, or 1 imprisonment for not more than two wars ixir violation. or by both.
!f‘ 1 conviction of a person is for a violation committed alto- it first conviction of such Ft'( ml under thi-:;
paragraph, punishmall is 1 fine of not more, than $20,(i00 ixir day of Viol:JUDI-I, 01 by imprisonment of not more
t I tan ti years, or both kt) CFI 22/11 „
6„. Recorcis
F„xci...pt for records .of monitoring information roActireci 1 this permit related to the Perrnittee's si.„.wage sludge
use .'111(1. diSpOSa] aCtivitiCS, \s/hieli Shall F)erli UflLtl for a periocl of at least fivii wars (or longer as roluired by 40
(FR 503), the Po -mimic shall retain records of ill] monitoring information, including
all calibration and maintenance records
• all original strip chart recor(lings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
• copies of idl Rports required by this permit
• copies 0.r ,,,111 ark used to cornplete IIK ll:Oki:al:ion for this permit
These ri:VOrds or ecrpieS Shall IX:" rnaintained fol 1 periii'xl of itt least 3 years From nie date of the ..sitniplc,
iticasurement, report or amlication„ This polod May )x extended by request of the Dirixko a¢: time 40 CFR
122411,
Recording Rcisults
For each nkfusuronent or sample Liken pursuant to Me req
the 1'o11, wing informai ion 110 CT R I 22„4 I 1
The (tile, ctiakl pLi& 11141 [Line Or SLunplitlg or tneistirements;
b„ The \kilo perfon no1 Ile sitmpling or alc.:USAtreinentsi
1 1 he chit s) 4400e W001'1110(1
d, TIIC individliA(S) \V11() IX-14'011110i tile anal y,17;(25:
C, tedinigilk..S niCi lock Llz,;cd; ;:111(.1
f. The results of such ilia yses.
t
)Clinittee Shall reCord
1 uspeo it( n-1, and E any
The Permitio, shall itllow the Direct or, or an itut horizol repRsentat ivc (indudin 10 autl-Kirizal contract or :Kling
its a r&p000001d04 0111 t 14-`. ) iro.„-tor„)„ upon the presentation 11 credo-11as iind. (Alio documents ,LS rciquirol
bylaw, N.
a. Fiver von the Pertnitto.,‘.'s premises .where a rmilated 1 ii1it or i„icaivity is Icx„,ated or conducted, or where
records inust I„)e kept under the conditions of this poiintri.
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jAir mit;
c. Inspect at reasonable! times iu-ty feted itiCiS, 0 IL61)114CW (int hiding )11kinitoring and (..7ontrol practios,
or of-x.1-x' icitiS regulated or requirecl under tills pcfruitt; and
Sli.imple or monitor at n....!'atiOTTAAC (I a-ICS, for the purposes of Lissuring permit compliance or "AS Of 'ICI \\i„se
authorizal by the ('A u i ubstances or parameters at icily' [()0ation 140 CFR 122/t .1 (i
Section F. Relxvting Itequhrn
1. Change in Discharge
All disclurges authorized herein sl oll be consistent, with the terms iind conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identificd 111 this ix.frnit more frojtiolthr than or at a level in excess of that :authorized shall
constitute a Violation of the
2. Planned (hat)4
Thc l'ermitlo„. shall give notice to the Director aS x Al 3 possible eif any planned physical alto-aticA is or
addit ions to t he ix1'mlt1d facilityl it) CPR 122,,4 N ot ice is re -wired only \-0 let.
`lhe ',dteration or Alclition to a permitted facility nuy meet uric or tile (Titola for new sources at 10 (1
122.)9 11))°, or
h, altet-at ion or cx„)uld s1L4nificantly clutige 113 nat t (ar 100 ease the (1.1 r;111 of FX. arltS
discharged. This notification apti-ilics to 1-x. Alta 'ants subieo neither roLIfluent limitations in the pamitnor to
ni)tific Ilion re( luircrrients uncler 40 CFR 122/12 (a) (1),
IlL alteration or -.1cldition rcsults in a sipilieant change in the Permittet:s sludge use or dispos;11 prjCi:
111(1 such alteration, .:,tdclition or ci unge n ray justify thc 'application of permit conditions that ',ire cliffercur
from or absent in the existing permit, including notif lc:Anon of addition:A use or CBS.] ',X ISO Si1oS not reported
during ilk' ponlit zipplicat ion process or not ft1Xork.f.1 pursuant to an :11.)proved kind application phui.
3, Anticipated Noncompliance
The Pcnnittee shidl give- itelviinee nonce to the Dire- lor of July planned changes to flierpet-wino 'act ` cr
activities that might rest ilt in not icompliance Wit II Ole permit HO CPR 122, il (2)1.
1"ransfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without ippio il from the Dira-tor. The Direeloi may require
modification or revocation and reissuance (),1 the permit to document tlochange of ownership, Any such action
may incorporate c)tlICT require -molts as may be necessary under tl CWA 14() CFR 122.41 (1)(3)1.
5, A,1 °nit orhig Rclxots
Monitoring rest tits shall Ix reported at the intervals specified else-Mk:re in tliis permit 140 CFR 122 ,t1 tO)
;71., :Monitoring rcsults must be rcport(3d on a 1) ischarge Monitoring Report (1)MR ) (',o Part El. D. 21 or fora
provi(c(11)y Mel) ii ect or ror rcvx:Al lI3. results of mot* oring of sl ue t ise or dispos',,t1 practices,
If If the Permittee monitors any politttant more frequoltly than raluired by this permit, the resi tits of s
1 ionit ()ring shall be included in the calculation and re_Ixotiiig of the dal 1submitted on the 1)(k,IR
O. Twenty-four Hour Rci-.)orting
a. The Peftnittee slt dl report to the Director or the appropT'kitle R (1)1TiCC UIV 17incompliance that
Anntiaily 1111 0.)1L1i 11011111. his7;alth („yr the environment. Any information shall provided (wally within 24
hoUrS frcon the time the Permittoe hoenme avicure of the circumstances. A written stbmission shall 1.1so
1)rovid0.1 within 5 (tty,s of the tiine the Permittee become,„'s aware of the circumstances, Thc. written
submission ,shall contain a description of the noncompliance, ;-,tid its cause, the period of noncompliance,
including exact du'. ul&i times. 'Lind if the noncompliance has not lx,u corrected, the iinticipated tittle it is
expecto..I continue, udsterls taken (A —planned to reduce, elinlinate, and prevent recx,:currence of the
11) mco111plieuac'e140 CFR 122.41 11 (6)1.
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Tlae rerkirt shall be serif to:
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
-tion A. Construction
1 iie Perrnitlee shall not, commence wrists UCtiOn. („)f. WatiftWat o Wan-1104 1 ocditio, 1101' '‘,1(.1(1 1.0 the plantWean-Dent
capacity; nor change the treat molt proce-,:s(es) utilixcd at the LH:wit-lent plant unless die DivisOn has issued an
Authorization to Cimstruo 1 AtC) permit. ksuance of an A tC will not occur until Final. Plans Spoaft(Aions for
ilic proi)os(..d construo ion have tx,:tin ;submitted by the Perrnittiv and approved by the 1:,)ivisi0n.
Section B. C.' mundwater Monitoring
The Perniittee shall, upon written notice fr(...irn the ['lira -tor, conduct groundwater monitoring Xi tilay
dtlefIllitle the ccimpliance of this NPDES permitted f.tcilit.y with the current groundwato' standards.
Section C. Oranges in Discharues of Toxic Substances
'1 he Pc ni11t'sh 1l nutif) the Pon )1'14- Isst ling Authority ;is '0<X)11 as it knows >W hats rc)>>n to I (-10 (FR 1 22 12):
a, Timt activit,y kis („vcurrol or will c)CCUr \\3 Add result in the li li.ii go 01 a routine cir frequerit
1-iasis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the poinit, if that. disci large will CHCCIA the highcst of the
" ni.„)t ificat ion levels'
(1) („)nelikittidred pc.7r lit c‘.3' (10(1 [kg/L
(2) Two hundred inicrograms per liter (200 ug/L ) for acrolein and :',Icrylonitrile; five litincliffl micrograms
per liter (50) itgl 1, ) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-mei1ly1-46-dinitropheno1; and one milligram per lito-
d mg'1. for ant. non y;
(3) Five t itries t he maxi int concent rat val Lie I>>I' that 1X)11111 1nt 111 Ole IXTrailt
That Ltriv activity has occurrecl or ‘‘ill occur which \ktiulcl r(sult in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent hasis„ of a toxic pollutant \\filch is not limited in the pcTinitif that tlischarge exectd the
highct >1 the following " ificat ion levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms p(ir liter (500 pg/1 1
(2) One11lilli1U11per liter 0 nig .) fi 01110>itty;
(3) Teti nmes the maximum conco ‘it rat kill ValLIC report cd for that pollutant in tile IA111 f lCariOn.
Section D. E valuation of Wastewater Disci -large Alternatives
he Permit t \V-I,SiC‘VaP ( X';'al all 01 iN`C",,' and plastic the n-kxst ronmen tally sound
idternat ive of the reasonably cost cfral iv0 alternat ivcs, 11 the hied itV-iS ill substantial non-compliance wit h the dims
;mil conditions of the .N PD FS permit or ,goviming niksreigukil lolls or lims, 1110 Permit tee shall subinit it report in
such form 11-1(.1 detail IS' re( pired by the Dion evaluating titese crnat ives uiJ i plan of iiction within 00 days ul
not if icat ion 1y t
Section E . Facility Closum Requiroments
1' he Pennine(' must 1101ify the Division at least 90 clays prior to the closure of wastewfater treatment systetn
c(>veral 1)y tills inhl, 1 ho r)ivision inay reituire specific nimstin;_.s during cle.ic tiv:it ion of 1111 xto11 to prevent
advo-se iiiixo 1 >1 \VOLTS 11 lhc Sti,ile, This iximit cannot 110 rescinded while any .',.ictivil ics 10111111114 this peril*
("Grain], le at the permii Led facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
addiii014 10 ilkdefinitions in Part II of
tIic I!ywing definitions i.ipply to municipal facilities:
indirect Dtscharge or Industrial Itsty
Any non-clornestic source. this discharges VsliStekViller Containinp, polluti:ints into a PO'l \X! regulated under
307(1).), (c) or (di t C,AVA, 1.40 C,F.R tft) (i)and (j,t1
Interference
rthibitiern or disruption of ch.c pcyrw treatment processes; cryrratiortsi or its sludge pnicei&s, use, or disp.osal which
tit 'lists crr contybutes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPfiliS Permit or prevents sewtge sludge use
.c.).r disposal in conTliance with specifityl tp icabk Su t" and Fa.leal statutcs, revtlations, permits, I I5A .N CAC
211.090.3 Oa) 03)1
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A atrc which exits the P0tAX:1 into writers ot the State in quantities or concentrations which, ',done or witli
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the ntagnitude or duration of a violation, of
the POJAV's N P DP, !ri permit , or of an last re,1111 Wirer quality standard. 11 5A N CAC 2H ,0903 (b) (23)1
P ubliclv 0 wile( 1 Ireatlncnt Works (PO1'\V)
A treatment works as defined 1.")y Section 212 of the C.1WA,, mried by a State or local governtnent entity. This
di inition inclucks any devices and systems used in the storage trciatniet, recycling and rotr:lamation of municipal
sewage or industrial kk1,1SteS Of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, rind other conveyances only if they
convey waste\miter to a POTW. 'file term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
seittion 502(4) of the CWA which has iitrisdis ion over indirect discharges to and the disd urges from such a
t rets molt works. I 15.A N CAC, 211,0903 (b) 2.71)1
'Significant Industrial UstY" or "Sit I"
An industrial user that d„ischi;u-ges \v,istarer into a publicly owned treatruent Nvorks and that 1 5A N CAC 2f1,0003
(b) (3,1 )1i
(a) disc hargts itn itveri,ige of 25,100 gallons or more per day of piaxass wastewliter to the P(I)TW ((ix -eluding
110i1C0111i10 bOlier biCANXIOW11 \‘1,151i,,,,W,11e1S) ori
(hi corm -butts more than 5 percarnt of the design How of the POTW tru,triment plant (pr more than 5 percent of
t he maximum rdlowable hendworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, on
(el is required to meet a national caleitt)rical 11001-4:111110.11 Staridacci, Or;
tell is, regardiess of Parts trn, 0-0, and (0 of this (tef inition, otherwise deterrmined by the POTW, the Division, or
the 1/ PA to have a reasonable i)otential for achaysely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any
pretreatment' standard or riAluirement or liOTW's receiving strciro standard, or to limit the POTW"s sludge
disytsal opt ions.
Section IL Publicly 0
(POTI,
Ali PO'F\Xls rtre rcquired to prevent the introduction of p.)Ilutants into the P(..ftAX,' Witch \kill interfere with the
open:akin tit' the POIAV, including interference with its use or disposal of municiptil sludge; or pass thronOt. the
[rest tient wit„trLs or other -wise be incompiitible with such truthtient works,. 14) C.FR. 403.21
vide adequate notice to iNc Direct( ( )1 iNc folichking1,1(1 CT R 122.42 (I ))1;
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Any um introtlitaion of polluu,wits into the P(..)T In„)tri an inelirect discharger', including pump [Lind
haukd waste, .whi( h, wv)ulel 1.-)e subieet to sevtion 301 or 306 of CWA if it 'wo-c. directly clischarging those
pollutants; [And
2. Any sullstantial chnge in the voltiltle C/r ChafaCter Of [X)1111tail1S 1)eing int1 y1ue(1,1 by all indiav-t discharger
as influent to that PO'f AV at the time of issuance of the permit,
3. For purpos(„ts ()1 this prawaph, [idequate notice shall include information on (1„) the quality and (-lion( itynt
ef fluent intr(ducal intc) the PCI1W, [ind (2) any anticipated impact tImr may result front the change („[Il the
quantity or quality i[if (filiient to be discharged train the POTW,
Section C. NI unicipal Contml of Pollutants from 1.min...di-LA IJscis.
Fifluent limitations are listed in Pan 1 of this ix[rrnit. Other pollutants [ittributabic to inputs from industries
using the inunieipd systern may Ixt. present- in the. Pi[Tinit tee's discharge ..\.t. such time as sufficient information
becomes [ivailable to („-stablish limitations for such pollutants, this permit nu 1-)e revised to spedly effluent
limitations for any 01 ill of such other pollutants in [,icctodariee with practicable ti[x:brialogy or water
qualit y standards,
Pnihibited 1:/isclo[u-ges
111-00- 110 C1.1.1.111118tarl(1:S ,Shafi t 1 R.,! Permittev allow introduction of pollutants or discharges - t 11c.! w[aste
treatment systelt1 Witift C011eCl1011 SyS1 0T1 vd 111 h('11ILSC 01 CCyntribute to Pass Tlin, [ugh or 1 itterf en_Tiee
as definal in 15A N CA C 21,1,0900 and CFR 163, hit) CFR [l03,5 tat (1 [1
0. Undcf no eircumstatice shall the Permittee allow int roductit.in of the following wastes in, the waste
treatment or waste collo:lion syston [40 CFR 403„5
1. Pollutants which creJtc a tire or explosion luvard in the POTW, including, Nut riot limited to,
wastestrAms with a cic[seti cup Flashpoint of le,[6 than 'kit) dc[grocs Fahrenheit tir 60 degrees
Cent ip-ade using, t he I c,„-s't methods specified in zit) CFR 261 ;21:
Pollutants which caitse earrc,isive stni(tural darnage to the PC )'I but 11 no c[ase distharges \kith
p11 lower tiaan Llt 111.ti 1)IC wtoks is sp[xifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. ,Soh0 or visams rx.Autarlis111 wilounts which cause obstruction to the fki)W in the p(yrw rt[sulting
in ,Inti[Tference,
AnV pollutant, including oxygen demanding ryAlutants etc) R[leased in a Di,sc barge at a
flow nite and/ or pc,illutant coneentratiima vellit[h wilt catise Interfc[rence with the POTW[
1, Heat in ;Amounts which will may inhibit bieilogical activity in the PC.Y1W resulting in 1 ntofcrence,
110. i„n nit case heatin such quantities that the temyvinture at, the POTAX,"cantinent, Plant exceeds
0`X.: (104'Fl) unless the Division, itix[in nxiitest of the POTW„ apprcives alkintite kmperature
limits;
6„ Petroleum oil, nonbicrdep-adable cutting oil, or products e[f mineral oil origin in i[linounts that will
cause .intofere[nce or tyass through
Pollutants which result„in the presence of toxic gases vapors, or 11u110i within the POTW al .1
qt„ iantity that may ctILISe 10.110 V.T)rkti- healtli and safety problems:
Any trucked or haultd pollutants, except [it discharge points cksignated by the purw,
Permittee shall investigate ti 11. source of all discharges into 1111. WWTP, including slug loads and
()tlto- unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact tIK pen -flirt ces Prcreat ment
Program and, or the opo-at ion of the WAV1"P,
The Poinittee sl tall report sucli discharges into t WWII) to t he I ) irector 5 the a[vropdatc R *anal
office, Any infcirmat ion shall Iv provided orally wit hi,n 21 hours from the t ime 1111. Permit tee bIL[canie
aware of the cirminstances, ,A v[Tiitcla st bmission shall also 1)e provided within 5 days of the time the
Pern tit t ce becomes avirc of t he circumstanceN„ The written submission 41[111 cont[ tin a (1(SCript ion of
t he discly,irgc„ the invcst 411 ion into possible sources: the period of 1111. disci Large incl [ Kling exact dates
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and findif the disc 'large has not ceasal., the ant piloI time it is expected to continue. and steps
taken or planned R) ratuce. eliminate, and prevoit. rot:recurrence of the nonconapliariexi,
With. regard to the effluent requirements listal 111 Part„1 t.lsi,-)er.rnit, it maybe. necessary for the Pmitice to
supple lic requirements of the Falo-al Pretreatment Standards 040 CT R., 1).',44 ,:103) to ensure complii:ince
hty the Perinit t 'vkit h. all applicable elfluent limitations. Suc11. actions by the. PeTinittee may be nwessary
regimling some or all of the industris disc It irging to the municipal si,i,tstern.
lite Permit tcie shill require any industrial discl larger sendaig its effluent to 111C Viallitied 8y81(.1111 tiTICO
1 0.1Cral P1 Ci re11i11011 SlarldardS promulgatal in ri.isponse to Section 307a) ), of the AO a•-•'; atikilded 1-AV1.1.01
includes categorical stanairdstnd 10(.Aly defiVOCI 1in:111S '1Uld 1UflratiVe ratuironentst, Prior to iiiccepting
\vast cwater from imysignifi(.int ittdustrial user. the Pen nitt eie 0 oll oit lio develop iinel submit to the 1„)1\a,SIOn
new Pretreat matt Prcigrain trr imxlification of 111 existing Pretreatment Prog-ani, for approval requirecl
under sal ion 1-) 1 x40W Wi211 ;.1S, 15A N CAC 211,0907 (a) and OA 14(1 C.FR 122,44
'this permit shad ril(Kfiriedi or alternat„ively, :revoked and. reissuecl, to incorporate or modify an. approved
POTW Pretreat moat Program or to include it complit:ince schedule for tlioclevelopment of a POTW
Pretreannent Pro4-am as required under Sevt ion ,:1(12 0.)) (8) of the MA and implementing ra.tuliitions or by
the ra [Ulf ements of t he approved. :7A:it c pretreatment prow.a.m, 1 appropriate,
Scction D. Pirtirratrwat Prognuns
linda hority of Sa7tions ,30 (r) and (c) u1d i02 (1r) (8) of the CWA and Intl einem ing regulations 0) CFI 403,
Nortli Carolina Clierk'iral Stitt 1110 113-215,3 (04) tuld implementing reigulatk)ns 15A NC,iN,C 21111000. :ind in accordance
with the approval pro:real molt prograrii, till provisions and regtikrtions contai nol nd referenced in the Pro reatinent
1)rogran1 Sul malt bit are an enforceable part of this pontit. lzin C. 122.44 (1) (2)1
The Po lliltoe .shall (t)polite its approved pro re -smolt pni.igram in accordance with S01.7t ion 402 (1.)) (8) of the (AXIA,
10 CFR '1:0„3, 15A NC,/,\C 211.09(10, and the legil 1111 horities, I1OIK i01, procedurcs, ind financial provisions contained
in its prareutinent program submission. and Division iipproved modifications therml, Such operation shall include
but is ricit limit al to tile implementation of the following conditions arid raluirements, °rams not defined in Part 11
or Part I V of this pennit are as defined in 15A NC:AC 211,0903 and 40 CFR ,103.3.
Sewer 1,1se Ordinance (SUO)
The Permitteie rnaintai) adequate ti.11 ituthority to implanent its approval pretreatment progrtim. 1.15A
N CAC 2E1,090' anel .0906; 40 CYR/03,8 (.1.) (1). and 403,9 (1), (2)1
ndt ist dal Waste Si trvey (IWS ,)
sitall implement in I \XIS consisting of the survey of usos of the POT \Xil, rcquired CI"R
03.8 (1) (2) and 15A N CA C 21.1.09051i1lso 40 CT R 122.44 ( incli Kling identification of all industrial
1.„tsets iind the char act a- and anyitint of pi:Mutants ontribukiiel tt) die POTW h il iese industrial users and
ident ificat ion of those industrial uso-s matting die definition of Slit. The Permit ice shall stibillit Simi -unary of
its 1WS activitic to t he Division at latst once eNery five years, and as required by theiil)ivision, The I ws
isubmksion shall include a stiminary (if invcist i)4at ions conducted kl11(11C1' 1Y11l.L1-11p11 11, 2, c, Id 1 his Pan.
3. Nionill Ir100, Plan
The Permittee shall implement 1 Division -approved .Monitoring Plan for t.he collation of facilitpailk data
to be u.soil 11 t WaSIO,VittCT If ailment plant 11 eadworks Analysis (11 WA ,) l'or the development of specific
pretraatment local limits', .P fflueni data from the Plan shall be rcportal on thel.)MRs (ati requital by Part 1.1,
Sect ion. 1..), and Sal leo) I,,), 1.15A N CAC 211,0906 (1) (.2)111'1(1 .09051
Ileadvam-ks A naksis (11 \\ \) ',aid Lucid 1 intits
Tile Permit t ee shall obtain 19 iviskin iipproval of 1 11WA at least once e_ve.Ty five years, and as required by the
D ivision, Within 180 (lays of ( he! elf alive elate of tl tis lxirmit (or any subseqt.Kni permit modineat ion ) he
Permince submit roil r)ivision \\Thrall 01. IIII1C,L1.1 CV311.116011 1)(.' tloAl 10 revise local lirnits (re., an
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accorclanc.exx°ltIt 40 CFR 403. (e;) [tnd 15A N CAC 21+0909, specific al Bruits to i
prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and ISA NCAC 2H.0909.
1 ac,iaistrial „User Pretreatment Pernmits (I1. $4. Allocution Tables
rdance with N CGS, 143-215, l ittev, shall issue to all sign
?l f t trc 'catmint equipment and c:l e h tr tx to the Permittc 's treatment woks.
cant tln lit't #' ttic s, sampling prcxc.x, ol4, report rex tir tl nt , appropriatestandard and spvial
and cowl sr ltc't:ia:.dc s aas nex e tisary for the installation of trenirnent and control tozhnologies
their Wastesxlatcr clisclrrr ,,n: will mt a all applicable) rt re t c t, standards rind r°c l`caire `aaeitts, The
sluall maintain a current Allocation. Table (1'I') which sun-a-cri e s the: results of the I-IWA and the l.in
Al IMJPs. Permitted ,IUP loadings for each patrantctcr cannot mcr l the tre lnirnt capacity of the PO'i`\ %
cletcrnluncd I) the tlWA. 115A NCAC 2H.0 )09, ,091(, and 0 T1.7; 40 CFR403,5 03,8 (0 (I„) (iri); (\CGS
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr,, Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water QuaIfty
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 29, 2004
Mr. Tom Walton
Rowan Associates and Mercantile
P..0. Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Walton:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0061034 was issued on June 15, 2004 for
the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of -the State from your facility. The purpose of this
letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to
comply with the terms and conditions of -the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested
that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge,
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sarnple types and sampling locations, Upon
commencement of your discharge (or operation), you rnu.st initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. Ifyou have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form
(DWQ Form. MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable'
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual
required for your facility, You will soon
imperative that the fee he paid in a timely
revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Per
Customer Service
1 677 623-6748
administering and compliance monitoring fee may be
be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is
manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
Division of Water Quality
fo
.h definitions, general conditions and special
919 North Main Street tVlooresvilie, NC 28115 Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

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

Mr, Tom \\`:: Widton
Rowan Associates and \tr antilc
P.0, Box 664
Morganton, North Carolina
Dear NIT- Witlion:
28680
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William 6, Ross, Jr Secretary
North Carolina Department al Environment arid Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
e 15, 2E/01
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Subject: Issuance of N.PDES Pc nut NC0061034
Rowan .Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your :application for renewal of the subject permit,
Ikceording/y,.we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge pcinut. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina. General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum .of Agreement between North
Carolina ;ind the U.S. 1rivironmentiii Protection Agency (tared May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on April 14, 2004.
This prtn1r uidud&s a TRC limit that will take effect on October 1,_2004,
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 dui' ty (30) day following receipt of
this letter. This. request must be in the form or a :written pennon, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Caredina
General Statutes, and filed :with the Office taf Administrative 1 Irarings (6714 Mail Service (enter, Raleigh, North
(Tiarolina 27699-6714). 1..,nless such demand is ,nnice, this decision shall he final and binding:
Please note that this pernut is not transferable except after notice to the ',the Division may require
inodification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This pertnit does not affect. the legal requirements to obtain
other pertnits which may be required by: the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other ',Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit., please contact Dawn Jeffries at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 595.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Officei/Wiater Quality Section
NPDFS 1 nu
N. C Division ot Water Oualily NPDES Unit
1617 Maii Service Center, RaIeigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Sincerely,.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
IYIVYY151ePtiti,"?;
Phone: [phone]
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DENR Customer Service Center:1 800 623-7748

Permit NC0061034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215,1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management COMMiSSiOTI, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
905 Webb Road
Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Town Creek in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements., and other
conditions set forth in Parts I., II, 111 and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2004.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2009.
Signed this day June 15, 2004.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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► Chlorine contact chamber with t bl t c lorination
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p aeration
f eilit ' is local d at 905 Webb Road at the Ro Associates M rc ant&
P eai Salisbury in Rowan County.
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2. Disci). rge o said treatment works at tl location specified ot the att ached
inap into an unnamed tributaly to Town r ek, classified C waters in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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Latitude:
Longitude:
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River Basin #:
35°35' 45"
80 32' 05"
E 16SE
03_07.04
Receiving Stream: UT to Town Creek
Stream Class: C
Rowan A►. ociat es &
M+errae
NC0061034
Rowan County

NCOO61034
A..
1.
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Perini -ace is
authorized to discharge .from outtall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Perniittee as
sprettied below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
ITS
Monthly
Averas
Flow
0.0062 MGD
CNITQRING REQUIREMENTS
Daily Measurement Sample Type
aximum Frequency
BOD, 5-nay (20'
L 45.0
Weekly Instantaneous
Sample Location
nfluent or Effluen
2/Month Grab
Total Suspended Residue
30,0 mg L 45,0 mg1L 2/Month Grab
NH3 as N
(April' 1 October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31)
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Oil and Grease
6.7 mg/L 33 5 mg/I
Effluent
Effluen
nth Grab Effluent
30.0 mglL 35.0 mg/I 2/'Month Grab Effluen
200 / 100 m 400 / 100 ml onth Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine'
Temperature
30.0 mgtL 60.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
28pg/I Meek Grab Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
pH
Daily
Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab Effluen
FOOTNOTES:
6.0 - 9 standard units 2/Month Grab Effluent
l . Limit. takes effect October 1, 2004. Until limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor
TRC (with no effluent linnitj..
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

!iTANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
PART II
NP.I„)FS Pem
21Motith
Samples are collected twice per month with at least t&'n calendar days bcrween sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
'CM en tS
Paec loll
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water „Act, as amended, 33 LISC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all, "daily discharges" of a pollutanteas :ed during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
colifonn, the geometric mean of such discharges,
Arithmetic -Mean
The summation of the individual values dividedby the number of individual values.
tiwass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facilir,
Calendar Day
The period from niidnight 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
One of the foliowing distinct periods january through. March, iNpril through june, julv through September,. and
October through December.
Composite Sample
„A sample collected over a 24-hour period hv continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 nil in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
ector may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case-bv-case basis. Samples mai- be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single,, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples: collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals, between samples determined by a preset number of gallons pa,ssing the sampling
point. How measurement between sample intervals shall be determined bir 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 s stem, 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 Atintervals 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. wtttl } al ovc, intluetit grab samples s.
E.fflucttt gr.,ala wtt falc.°s shall ne t lte collected more than once per hour exec
having a dctentiturt rittae> of Freattcr tla'an 24 hour;. In such cases, effluent grab sam
envals evenly spaced over the hour faar c cl tlt€.tt arr e:clu�tl itt raun'iber of hours to tl
ntbcr cif days, However, tl
)umber of s; 'tnlIles less than four durin
24-hour samplin
hat occurs withcmt ir terruption thrc:. ugh nit
ally except for tltt^ infmmrcluent.
when there mar
1)aill Discharge
'1`hc disci urge cif as pollutant treasured during a calendar day
calendar day for lat'poses of s,atn'hling. For pollutants measur
the total mass of tlae pc;rllutant discharged over the day. The
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as eitl'tet a ectrnposit
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily dischatrge
a
:c per hour.
s may not exceed
ms
the
ilirv, Flow shall he
equent rnaintcnance
24-hour period that reasonably represents th.e
it• of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
barge
comprises the mean
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring nail sanapiing hall he sampled out of ever lr " days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit, The Division expect, that sampling shall bc conducted on c:ekdat,s except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent .weekday sampling. 1f sampling'. rcd for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(.), that reguirennent will be so noted on the .Effluent .1 nitrations and Monitoring Pages a
DWL or." I)ivi ion"
'rite I)ivisiotz of Water (,
Department of Envnontnent and .Natural Resources.
LM(.
The North Carolina En•<iro'nmental .11.
Facility (1cr'urc
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a
under the NPDES. Completion of facility cl
t Commis
tnitted
lure ail
or tlae ccssaticatt of all activities than require coverage -
this pertnit to be rescinded,
product of the individual Vtlues where \ = the number of
calculating the geometric mean. 'values.. c>f ""0
Crab Sainp,la
lnehvidual samples
collected manually, Crab samples must be representative
samples).
dual values. For purposes of
[detection Icv l ") shall he considered = 1.
0 nil collected over a taeriod of t
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 Iiursraant to Sect..
Instantaneous Clow me
1 measure of flow to
cli.chzargc.
-rab samples can he
discharge (rtr the receiving stream, for instream
be represcnta
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!rir. Monthly.Average (conc•entration liniit),
The arithmetic mean of all "daddischarges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month, In the case of fecal
conform, the ge,,nnetric mean of such discharges.
'Permit Issuing Authority
'I:he Director of the Division of Water Quality,
Quarterly Average (ctmcentration limi0
The average ()fall samples taken over a cdendat quartcr
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 re,sources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bipass. Severe property damage excludes e.conomic loss caused In delays in production..
'Poxic Pollutant:
„Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(l) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
incident beyond the reasonable controlof the Permit•tee causing tiimlluunal unintentionaland tetnporary noncompliance with
permit effluent hanitations and/or monitoring requirements. „An upset doe„s not include noncompliance caused by
opCrattOnal error, iinproperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation,
Weekly ,Average (concentration
The arithmetic Mei1.11 0!E all "daily discharges" of a polluraiu utcaured duriig the calendar week, hi the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
I, Dun, t Complv
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit nonciimpliance 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 140 CFR 122,411,
2. The Permittee shall comply With effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water „i•'‘et• for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge tise or dispersal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or 'prohibitions o•r standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if. the permit has mot yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement,
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or iirtV permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or MTV requnvment imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) n 402(b)(8)
of the Act:, is subject to a civil penalty not tti exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122,41 (a)
(2)
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who ne,.g*enti ty violates sections. 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act„ or any condition or limitation implementing .in Ot.- such sections in a permit issued 'under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment- pri,gram approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the .Act, is subject to criminal penalties $2,500 to $25,004.1 per dar of violation, or
Miptiscinment of not int ire than I 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
‘iolation, or by imp.risomnent of not nvire than 2 years, or both. 140 CFR 122,41 (a) (2)1
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d„ Am- perscon who k.110.0,111.175vioilates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject io criminal
penalties of S5,(00 to $50,000 per dav of violation, or imprisomnent for not more than 3 years, oar both, In
the case of 1 econd or subsequent c( onvicti( on for a k110 Wing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violano in, or 14-nprisonment :1-1,(„it more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122,41 (a) (2)]
e. „,'Xily person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 3)) 3, 306, 307, 308, 318 („ir 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or hinitation implementing any of such sections in i 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 017 serious
bodily injun-, shall, upon conviction, be subject to 3 fine. of not Ruin: than $250,000 or 'unprisonment of not
inure than 15 years, or both, In the case of 4 second or subsequent conviction .for a kr10Wing endangerment
vi(ilation, it person shall be subject to a. fine of not more than $500,0t81 or by imprisonment of not m(.ore than
30 years., or both. (organizaticon„ as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger proviskon, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,1 .100 for second or subsequent convictions, 140 CFR 121.41 (a) (2)]
I, 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
Carcilina General Statutes 143-215,6.A]
o Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 3(11, 302,
.306, 31 /7., 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in 3 permit issued under section ,402 of this Act, Administrative penalties for Class 11 violations are
not to exceed. $10,000 per vi(olation, with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed
S25,000. Penalties for Class 11 violations are .not to exceed 8) per day fur each day during which the
violation ctontinues, with the 111.11Xiall.M1 31A14„)11111: of am.- Class11 penalty not to exceed $125,00(). [40 CFR
122,41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has it reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting:human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
Civil and C.:riminal
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 1.I. C. 4)„ "Upsets" (Part 11 C 5) and "Pc)wer
Failures" (Part 11. (. 7.),nothing inthis permit shall. be construed to relieve the Permittee roni. any
responsibilities, liabi1itie, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal. Act, 33 I'M: 1319, Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish .kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4, ()Amid Efazardous Substance Liabilit
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any- legal .action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties' to which the Perinittee is or mar be subject to under Nf..:GS 143-
21$.75 et seq. or Section .311 of the Federal .Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore., the Perini:04...e is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily' suspended,
5, PriTerty
Ile issuance (if this permit does not convey am puiperty rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it 'rural( orize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal. State or local laws or regulantins 140 CFR 122.41 Cid.
6. ( )nshore or („)f1-shcire Constructicin
This permit does not authorize or 'approve the constructi(in of any (inshore or (offshore physical struclulc or
facilities or the undertaking °fatly .work In any navigable xi;aters.
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Seyerahility
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23],
8. :Dun, to Provide Information
The Permittee z..:13.a1/ furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether ne exists for twidifyilig, 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 I:4 records required 1 in permit [40 CFR 122.41 di)].
Duty to Reapply
If the Perinittee wishes. to continue an activity regulated bi- this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apphfor and obtain a new permit 140 CFR 122,41 (14
10, Expiration of Permit
The Perinittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration dare. lu order t:o receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such infOrmation, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue pertnits no later than .180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Perinittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permitter 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 NC( 143-215,6 and 33 U'C 1251 et. seq.,
S refuel .s
\11:A 'qiujoitioii, reports, or information .submitted to the Permit Issuing Authori
140 CFR 122,41
signand certified
a. All pennit.applieations shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer, For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
cotpotate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president cif the corporation in.
charge of a principal business function, or am, 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 car unphcii duty of making major capital
investment reconunendations, 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 arc established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit applicatii,m 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 ()fleet 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 it:
1, The authorization is made in writing bny a person described above;
2. lhe authorizati(m specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
()peration („if the regulated facility or activity, such as the position cif plant manager, (:)perator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall respotisiklility for environmental Ma t ACTS fOr the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22[
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c, Changes to authorization: an 'authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility fur thein operation of the facility, it new
authorization satisfying the requirements. of paragraph (b) of this sectionmust Ix submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed ,by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22j
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.24
"I certify under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted, Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete, I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations,"
1.2. 'Permit Action,
"Ihis permit may be modified, revok.ed and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Pertnittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination oar a 'notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. [40 CI R 122.41. (01.
13. Permitifi -anon Revc nd Reissy a Ter .ion.
'The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from. reopening .and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing- the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, mks, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of .Federal Regulations, Parts .L2 and 123; Title .15A of the North Carolina
.A.dministrative Code, Subchapter 2f1.0100; and Ni:irth Carolina General Stanne143-215.1 et. al
14. Annual „Xclininistering and Compliance Nlonitoring Fee Requirements
Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pin —the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCA„C 21-4.0105 (El) (4)
m.ay cause this .Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified ()perator
Upon classificatii.m. of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission., the Permittee shall emplclya
certified water pcillittion control treatment system operator in responsible charge (()RC) 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 (...)RCs who possess a currently V a lid certificate of the
type of the system Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G,02011.
The OR( of each Class I facility must:
• Visit the facility at least weekly
)- Comply with all other conditions of I5A NCAC SG,0204.
"The ()RC 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 $G.0204.
Once the 'facility is classified, the Pirnhlitel shall submit a letter to the Certification Comtniss. . designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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Receiving notification if a ;hi
new Olt( and back-up OR
A vacancy
I" rsltitan Of C %I(:: ear back-up (:)RC.
facilities :at optimum efficiency.
syst•rms of treatnZent and cunt
achieve compliance with the coi
labor,attni- controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures.
and operate backup or ,auxilta.►r° facilities only when necessary
permit 140 C R 122Jl (&)J.
Nerd to 1lalt or Reduce
It shall ta+►t be a defense
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintrun compliance 'with the con
(c)1
,Bypassing
a. By-pass not exceeding 1
The Pernutter, may allow anti
only if it al.�r
h.
a.
Prolribiti
(I) Bypass from
against a Perna
ss was unac oidable to prevent loss of life, per: -camel u
[40 C;l R 122.41 (m)
wait which cl
tial mainte
and c, of this, section.
uld have been neressaan tc> halt c>t
of this permit [4(1 (1''R. 1' 2 41
n. These lase sa
ce of the need for
c)f the ha1aass; it
unanticipated IayFpass as require,
-lit Issuing
pruperrc t.
the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary' treatment fac°ilities,
anc:e during ncr.rtnal Pc
condition is taut wash Tied if adequate backup equipment should
reasonable en ne°c.rinl; judgment to prevent as bypass which
equipment do wntinac or preventive maintenance; and
Ilse Pe rnuttec submitted notices as requited under Paragraph b,
but
tali etafurcenaent
Bypass from the
aactic n against a I
permit associated
cv'e:allec_tiun system is prohibited and the: Perlatit Iss
provided in any curie
h°.
astepa
.atmcnt
riotls of equipment downs
have been installed in the eser
occurred during normal periods of
1';1(c:a t tit tiara upset j40 CIF 122.41 (ta) ,?)]; An upset constitutes an affirnaa
brought for noncompliance with such sec rtaaalogv lt,asc<I pernut effluent
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an act1n.for noncompliance, is final administrative action
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration (if upset; A Permitttie who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed., contemporaneous operathig log,s, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Perinittee can identify the causc(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permit-1're facility was at the rime being properly operated; and
(3) The Permit:tee submitted notice of the upset as required M Part11, E. 6. (b) (B) of this pertnit„
(4) 1 ht Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11 B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof 140 122,41 (n) (4)1; The Pennittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden (if proof in any enforcement proceeding,
6. Removed Silbstances
Soros, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the coin'Se 01 treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-2151 and in a manner such as t(;) prevent a.ny pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. l'he Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge Upon promulgation of
40 CTR Part 503, imv permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge inay 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 provicled in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing .Authority of any significan.tchange in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7„ Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NC.M7. 21..1.0124 --
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby g,enerators or retention of inadequately treated effluent..
Section D. Monitoring and Records
I. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, hall be characteristic of the 'volume and nature of
the permitted .clischarge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and Mile that is
characteristic of the discharge over the (Jinx' e period the sample represents. sannples shall be taken at the
incillitoring pi )ints. specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent Vitus or is diluted
Iny 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 140 CFR '122.41 (01.
2. Reporting
'M)nitoring results obtained during the previous, month.(s) shall be suinnurized for each numth and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form ( M. 1, 1.1., 2, 3) or alternative forms iipproved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28thday following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the m(inth following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, tin the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies.
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to tlic folkiwing address:
DENR / Division of Water Cnality / Water Quill': Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh., North Carolina 27699-'1647
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3, How :1\ leasurements
.Appropriate flow measurement devices and inethcOS consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used it„) ensure the. accuracy :Ind reliability of measurements of the -volume of tioonitured discharges, 'fhe
devices shall be installed, calibrated i iiii 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 h
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true .discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes, flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per wear 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 kication prior to installation.
Once-thrriugh crindenscr CI ii llIuL voter flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hciur meters as specified in Parr I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not he subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Fest priocedures ffir the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EINIC 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 US( 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended). and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approve.d under .40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit 140 (FT. 122,411.
To meet. the intent of the monit1 ring. required by this pertnit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection IUJ reporting levels that are belo‘v the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the mininnun detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels briciw permit discharge requirements,
then the t sensitive(Meth0 d With the 14 WC'S t 1.10tiSt hie detection and reporting level) approved method„must
be used,
5. Penalties feu- Tampering
'The Clean Water A.ct 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 punish.ed by
fine 01 not more than S10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment- for not more than two year s' per violation, or
by both, If a conviction of i person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under .this
paragraph, punishment is it fine of not nu ire than $20,000 per day of violancin, or. by imprisonment of not rnore
than 4 years, or [40 CFR 12.2..411.
6, Recc is Retention
11.1xcept 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 lcinger as .required by 40
CFR. 5(13), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring .infortnation, including:
all calibration and maintenance records
all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrutnentation
fr c( pies of all reports required by this permit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These reciirds ur copies shall be maintained lot a period of at least '3 years fnim the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director ai any tune 140 CFR
122.411.
7. Rec. esults
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements if this permit, the Permittre shall record
the following information [40 ( FR. 122.4 1.1:
a, The date, exact place, and Ulm of sampling or measurements;
b. "fhe individual(s) who performed the sampling measurements;
c, The date(s) analyses were performed;
el. The individual(s) who perfOrmed the analyses;
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f. The results of such :analyses,
8.. Inspecticin and Entry
The Pernuttce shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including. an authorti..ed. contractor acting
as a representative of the Director); upon the presentation of credentials and caller documents as ma k' be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Prruiitrtc's premises where a regulated facility or activity r'. located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this pennit;
s this.
b. 1.-"lave access to and copy, at reasonable nines, anyo recrds thm at ust be kept under the " iof permit;
Inspect at reasonable nmes any facilities.. equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d.Siimple or mcinitor at reasonable times, for the purposes' of assuring permit compliance or as othe
authorised by the Clean Water ...Act,. any substan.ces or parameters at any location 140 (..:FR 122.41
Section F. Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges 'authorized herein shall be consistent 'with the terms and conditions of this perrnit, The disc large
cif any pollutant identified in this pe.nnitmore frequently than or at Ji level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
; Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physic;fl alterations rir
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)1. Notice is requiaed 111111 When:
a. The alteration or a. to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new. sciurces at 40 CFR
1.2229 (b), or
b. 'Flu 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
ncuification requirements under 41) CFR 12142 (a) (1),
C. The alteration cu- addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change mail justifY the application of permit conditions that are different
110111 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 „Nhincomplian.ce
The Permittee Shall give advance notice to the Director of .any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
.activities that might result in nonecimplia.nce with the permit 140 CFR '12.2.41 (1) (2)].
4. 'Transfers
This pi rout is not transferable to any person except after nonce to the Director. ..fhe Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to doetunent .the change of ownership, Any such acticin
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the ( Water „Act [41) CER.122.41 (1) (3)1.
Mcinitorino- .Reports
'INIonitoring results shall be reported tt the intervalpecified elsewhere in this permit 140 („..'FR, 122,4 (1) (4)1.
a. Monitoring, results must he reported on a .Discharge Monitoring Report (D.MR) (See Part IL D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Perraittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required bythis permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reportnig of the data submitted on the D'MR.
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6. Twenty-four Hour 'Reporting
The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. ‘1.ny information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Peranttee 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
submissirm shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
includin.g exact dates and times, and if the noncrimpliance 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 (I) (6)I.
h. 'Irhc I)irecu)r 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 (SO() 662-7956, [phone] or [phone].
Other .Noncomplianee
The Pertnittee 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 Par 11. 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 anv relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit applicationor in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CF.R 122.41 tl) (8)1.
9, Nonamipliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office f the
Division as soon as, possible, but .in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working din, following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of a.ne of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pilillution control. facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which arc abnormal in quantity or characteristic such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
dipester; 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. Ani, flame of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or .a.ne portion of the influent to such station. or fa.cility.
Persons reporting, such i)ccurrenees by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except fur data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215..3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act., 33
LISC. 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public :'tnspectionat the offices.
of the Division of Water Quality. _As required by the Act, effluent data shall. not he considered confidential.
Knowingly making. any false statement on. any such report tmi result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided firr in NCGS 143-215,1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal .Act.
11, Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water ...'kct provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification ui MINrecord or other document submitted or required to he maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance (Jr noncompliance shall, upon ainviction., be punishedIn a fine of
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140 CFR 122.411
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who °WI:1 or Operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing ,•Nuthoritv And to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NC(' 143-21.5,1().
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was comphant 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 fiir evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Pennittee shall nut 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 Permittec and approved by. the
Section B. Groundwater Monito n
The Perminee sh.all, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Qualirv, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater s bind ;ads.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Pennit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or his. reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge,. on a routine or frequent
basis, of am• toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
feillowing "notification levels";
(1) (1).tie hundred micrograms per liter (100 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 f;tgli.) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 ug/11..) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinittophenol; and one milligram per liter
mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit Application,
h. 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 ill exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 tig/L);
(2) („.)ne milligram per liter (1 mg I) ler antimony;
(3) Teti Miles the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application,
Section D. EVa Wastewater Discharge. Mternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate aH wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the .most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective idternatiyes. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required bv the Division evaluating these alternatives .and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
Permittee mug notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of an wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. -I he Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. 'Ibis permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring .this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
A. Pub ac ON Trea n Work POTWs
POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
Any new introduction of pollutants into the Ir.q:YIW from an indirect discharger which would be s'ubiect to
section 301 or 306 of C.:WA it it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
f1uy substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
AS influent to that PC„Yinv u the time of issutuice 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, tind (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Con . o f llutantsftomIfldUStflal Users.
Effluent limitations are listed iti 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 a.s.
sufficient information be me available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit moay 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 Permince allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatinent system:
Piillutants which create a tire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including„ but not limited to,
wasteStreattlti With a closed cup flash.point of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or GO degrees
(r.ttitigrade using the test methods specified. in 40 CFR 261.21;
b, Pollutants which wilt cause corrosive structural damage to the. P( )TXX7, but in no case Discharges
with lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to aceotrunodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in interference;
d. .Ariv pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/ pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which tL1 inhibit biological activity in the 'POTITW resulting in Interference, but: in
no case heat in such quantities that .the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) miless the Division, upon request of the 'POTW, approves alternate temperature lit -nits;
1, Petroleum oll„ nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral till origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the P( )TW in a
quantity that ma.a:use acute worker health and safetyproblems;
li.Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except itt discharge points designated by the POT\V
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part 1 of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittec to supplement thc requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 (FR. Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the 'Permittee with all applicable effluent Inuitations, Such actions In 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 nett
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Secti47m 307(b) of the „Act Prior to accepting
'Wastewater froin anv significant industrial user, the Pernuttee shall either develop and submit to the
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Pretreatment 'Program per 1.5A NCAC .211 ,0907(b).
5. 'This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
P( )TW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule feir the development of a POTW
Pretreatment 'Program as required under Section 402(4)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations o.r by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate,
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authorities of SectiOnS 30703) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-21.5,3 (14) and implementing regulations 1,5A NCAC 211
,0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment prt4,,ram, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit,
The Permittee shall operate it S approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(4)(8) of the Clean
Water "Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR. Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NC „ -AC ,21-1 .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Divisicin approved .modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is no limited to the implementation of the following- conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (STK))
The Pennine& shall maintain adequate leg.al. authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3, Nlionitoring Han
The Permittee shall 'implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used i.n a wastewater treatment plant Headworks .Analysis (1-1 N.V.i.A) for the development of
specificpretreatment local limits, Effluent data from the Plan shall he repcirted on the 'DIAIRs (a required
by Part H, Section D, and Section E5.),
4, Ineadworks Analysis (IIWA) and Local Linnts
The Permittee shall obtain Divisicin .approval of a Headworks Analysis (.11WA) at least once every five.
years, and (is required by the Division, Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit Incidification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i,e,, an updated 1-1AX.:'"A. or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
122.421, The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403,5(c) and 15A NCAC 2.11.0909,
specific Locil Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NC \( 21-1
5 IndustrialUer Pretreatment Permits (.1UP)& Allocation Tables
In accordance with NC.,(.3S '143-215.1., the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, pent -ins for
operatiem of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. 'These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling pr)tocols, reportnig requitements, appropriate standardand special
conditions, itid compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will„ineet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current ;Allocation Table (AT) which :summarizes the results
of the .1-lead.works .Analysis (1-1W,(A) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (1UP).
Permitted ItiP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacifi7 of the P0-11,X7 as
determined by the
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Authorization to Construct (1, 1oC:)
The Pernuttee shall ensure that an . authorization to C:on tnict permit A. is issued to al
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreaunent facility"°. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process roust be evaluated for its
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
P 'I ' dtrs ectir ' Moi itorin oaf their SIUs
:onduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its T ivisiorx
program in order to determine, independent of inform. t n supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Perinittee must;
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (Sills) at least once per calendar iear: and
b. Sample: all Significant Industrial Users (S1Us) 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;
d.R
shall require all irrdtnstrial users to comply with the amine. trrcrnitoritt and reporting
:equirenients outlined in the Division ap
.ar in '15A NCAC 2H .0908.
rceiniett Its rase. P an IRP
The Per use shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 30;' (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 214 .0909, and specific local limitations
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division,
d pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment pernut,
Division in. accordance with 15A NC'+:C ,l"1 .0908. In lieu of subn
d Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NC.AC 2H .0904 (b) ma - he
required to meet vith Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment %tnplementation issues,
For all rather active pretreatment program;, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (P R) describing its pretreatment activities over tl-re previous twelve months to the Division at the
followititt address:.
d.)
NC D NR / D" 'Q / Pretreatmen
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 2 7 699-1617
be submitted accord ng to a schedule established, by the Director and shall contain the
Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status cif,. and actions tauten for all Significant 1
Users (SIUs) in Si1?nifrcant Non -Compliance (SNC);
Pr, fr atsnetat , o cram Snr , miry (PPS)
nt program, sumurary (PPS) on specific. forrus approved by tune Divisio
etceatrne
ant_ Non -
The nature. of the violations and the
specific forms approved by the Divssit
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Monitoring, data from samples collected by both the PCY 1 and the Significant Industrial
User (+IU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDS1) or other specific format approved by the Division;
( thet° Iufonnation
Copies of the P'OT\\''s allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedult:;s,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit,
Public Notice
The Pertnittce shall publish annually a list c> i n cetnt Industrial Users (SIUs) that wrere tt Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the I'ertnittee"s Division approved Sewer Use (w)rchnancc with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
Record Ieeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three ears; records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support informant>n including general records, water qualitti records, anal records of industrial impact
on the POTW,
13. Funding pid Financial Report
The Permitter shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accom
approved pretreatment program.
objectives
:14. Modification. to Pretreatment Progruns
Modifications to the approved pretreatment profrratn including hut not limited to local limits
modifications, P(v)w monitoring of their'Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCa C ?IT .01I4 and.
15A NCAC'211 .0907.

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality
Coleen Sullins rut,
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MrTom W Walton
Rowan Associates and Mercantile
119 North Sterling Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28680
Dear Mr, Walton:
Director
May 20, 2009
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to
ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft permit contains no
changes from your current permit.
Town Creek is listed as an impaired stream on North Carolina's 303 (d) list. Currently, the stream does not
meet all water quality standards. If the limitations in the current permits for facilities discharging to Town Creek
do not result in improved water quality, removal of discharges to Town Creek may be necessary for the health
of the stream.
Although the Division believes stormwater runoff is the main cause of degradation to Town Creek, we will
continue to monitor compliance at your facility. If noncompliance with your permit's effluent limits is shown to
be a direct cause of stream degradation, the Division will recommend removal of your facility's discharge.
Part IU of your permit requires you to "continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives" to surface water
discharge. Such an evaluation may help you find an alternative to surface water discharge that is more
appropriate for your facility.
Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft as required by the EPA by
publishing a notice in newspapers having circulation in the general Rowan County area. Should you wish to
correct errors or provide comments regarding this draft please contact the DENR DWQ / NPDES Program no
later than 30 days after receiving this document.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Caroline 27699-1617
Location:512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh: North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-507,6387 1 FAX [phone] Custorner Service: 1-877-623-6748
internet WWW.ncwaterquality.org
An Equak Opportupity Affirmatfve Action Employe
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Please review this draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and
requirements contained therein. Follovving the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review ail
pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior toissuing a final NPDES perntit. If you have questions
concerning the draft permit for your facility, please contact me by e-mail (bob.querra nddenr,gdv) or call me
at [phone].
Respectfully,
Bob Guerra
NPDES Unit,
estern Program
Enclosure: NPDES Permit N 0Q 19 (DRAFT)
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Mooresville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
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Perrnit NC0061034
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,
Rowan Associates 85 Mercantile
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Rowan Associates 86 Mercantile
905 Webb Road
Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as a unnamed tributary to Town Creek, within the
Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 x xx, 2009.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30,
2014.
Signed this day xxx, 2009.
DRAFT
Coleen H.Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Perm" NE0061034
SUPPLE ENT TO PE IT COVER
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked, As of this per ft 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 it conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Rowan Associate
ercanis he r+ by authorized o
Continue to operate an existing 0.0062GD aste eater treatment syste with
the following components:
Two (2) 2,500 gallon septic tanks
7,500 50 gallon capacity pumping station
Single Recirculating surface sand filter
• Table chlorination
Chlorine contact chamber
Dechlc rination
Step aeration
The facility is located at the Rowan Associa
Webb Road near Salisbury in Rowan Couni
e`er'
TP located at 905
2. Discharge fro said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Town Creek, classified C waters in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin,

Rowan & Associates Mercantile Center
Rowan & Associates Mercantile Center WWTP
ati odes 35' 35' 45" N State Grid: China Grove
Lear itude. 80° 3.2' 05" W Permitted Fiow: 0_0062 MCI
feceifi iut€ 5taau. UT to Town. Creek Stream Class: C
ltaa'�e FSa u: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-07-04
Facility
Location
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Permit NC0061034
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT UMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily MeBsurement Sample Type Sample Location
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
Total Sus•ended Solids
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31)
NH3 as N
November 1 - March 31
Fecal Califon
(geometric mean)
Oil and Grease
Total Residual Chlorines
Total Phosphorus
pH2
0,0062 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
30.0 m,fL 45,0 2/Month Grab Effluent
6.7 mg/L 33,5 g 2/Month Grab Effluent
30.0 mg/L
35 0 mg/L
2/Month
200 / 100 ml 400/100m1 2
Grab Effluent
Effiuent
0.0 60 mIL 2lMonth Grab Effluent
28 pglL
Day Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab Effluent
2lMonth Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1, The Division shalt consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ugil to be in compliance with the
permit However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/I.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units,
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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County: Rowan
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INFORNIATION
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PART II - .DESCRIPTION OF DISCTL RGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
Volume of ‘vastewater: 0..0062 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted, capacity: 0.0062 MG[)
c. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WW"T .facilities consist of dual, 2,500 gallon c,apacity septic tanks followed •by a 7500
gallon capacity pumping station, a single recirculating surface sand filter, a chlorine
contact chamber ‘Nith tablet disinfection, dechlorination, and step aeration,
d, Description of proposed WWT facilities: -Fhere are no additional WWI facilities
proposed, at this time.
e. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream,
however, dechlorination is .provided.
Residual. handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are removed as necessary by
Salisbury Septic Service.
Treatment plant classification: Class 1 (no change from previous rating).
4. Compliance information: There have 'beena few effluent limit violations in the past few
years, however, overall the facility has a generally' good compliance record,
PART IU - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
2. Alternative analysis evaluatiot There are rio hnosn alternatives to a discha„rge at this time,
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Rowan Associates and Mercantile Center has requested reissuance of the subject
NPDFS permit. There have been no changes to the permit and/or the existing WWT facility since
the permit vas last renewed. These existing WWT facilities should he capahle .of complying vith
the current effluent limitations With011t :modifications or additions.
Pending receipt and approval of the draft permit. it is recommended that the permit be
renewed as requested.
Si ure of Report Preparer
/
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
LEWIS 'M
GENERAL
ROWAN .ASSOCIATES 1.NI7 ME '
905 W, E I3 13 ROAD
S.ALISBURY NC 28146
Johnson:
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen li. Sulfsns
Director
March 9, 2009
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile \ ° VTP
Rowan County
The NPL E,S 1 nit received your pert -tilt renewal application on March 4, ` )09. A member of the NPDES
icw your application. 'They will contact yort if additional information is required to cotnple:te your
tl. you should expect to receive a draft permit approximatel m 30-45 days before your existing permit
u have any additional questio s concert is setae 4al of the subject pertyait, please contact Bob Guerra at
a Sprinkle
Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL. FILES
Mooresville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
ce Water Protection
16177 Mats Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone; 919-807-6300 4 FAX 919$97.64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet www,ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opporlunny Afnnative Action Employer
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Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP
905 Webb Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
3-2-09
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Permit Renewal Application
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
NC0061034
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle,
Enclosed please find the permit renewal package for
Rowan Associates & Mercantile WWTP. No changes to the
treatment process has occurred since the last renewal.
Thank you sincerely,
ewis M. Johnson
DENR- `_lY General Manager
POINT S U RC.0 i f\NCH

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pvately owned
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ON - FORM D
domestic wastewaters1.0 MOD
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N. C. Department of Envfroaatelast and iatural Resources
Division of Water Quality i NPDES Unit
1617 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, rNC 27699-1617
If you are completing this for
field to the next To check the
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing, Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
NPDES Permit
INCOO61o34
mputer use the TAB key or the up
click your mouse on top of the box.
Mr. Tom Walton
Deus to moue from one
please print or type.
an Associates 86 Mercantile WWTP
119 North Sterling Street
Morganton
NC 28680
[phone]
[phone]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above
Street Address or State Road 905 Webb Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
Salisbury
NC 28146
Rowan
8. Operator Information:
flame of the firm, public organization or other entity that o
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Mr. Lewis M. Johnson
01
905 Webb Road
Salisbury
NC 28146
[phone]
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APPLICATION -, FORM D
For prirrately o ned treatment systems �ti 100% domestic wastewa
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility G-eneratinsl Wastewater(check all that apply
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
School
Other
Describe the so
restaurants, etc.
Webb Road Flea
0
0
0
0
Number of Emmployees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Explain:
D
of wastewater (example: subdivision, obile home park, shopping centers,
:arket
Population served: Varies devendmg
n season an
5. Type of collection system
Separate (sanitary sewer only) 0 Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information
Number of separate discharge paints
Outfall. Identification number(s) 00
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? Q
1
T. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing
Unnamed tributary to Town Creek
n o eacr o
8. Frequency of Discharge:
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs;
0 Continuous
2 Duration:
Sun.
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, provide design rex owl for BOD, SS. me
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system ih a
separate sheet of paper.
Treatment plant consists of two (2) 2500 gallon septic settling tank ,75OO gallon
pumping station with two(2) 75 gpm pumps, subsurface sand filter, flow thru tablet
chlorination and decblorfnatlon, step -aeration. Design removals for the plant could not
be located.
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For privately owned treatmment systems tread 100% domestict water �c1.© MGD
10. Flow iuforstlou:
Treatment. Plant ensign now .0O62 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .0015 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .0170 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
DYes No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed.
parameters 24-hour composite sampling s
and must be no more than four and one half y
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
Fecal Conform
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (Summer)
Temperature
pH
29
2
7.2
Te
E
4.3
23.9
13.4
6.6
cius
celcius
Nttber of
Samples
18
6
117
76
13. List all permits, construction approvals ardor apiltns:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
U1C (SDWA) Ocean. Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NC0061034 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Non -attainment proms (CAA) Other
14. APPLICANT C"iCATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Mr. Lewis M. Johnson
Printed name of Person. Signing
anaaer
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d tent systems
D:
1.0 MGD
Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 14 215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification irn 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 puniahment 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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PS Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Valery Stephens
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
Date: March 18, 2004
NPDES STF PORT AND RECONIMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
l PD S Pe it No.: NC0061034
PART 1- GENE L INFORMATION
acr
No.: 04- 4
ty and address: Rowan Associatesand .l' ercl file Center
Post Office Box 664
Morganton, N.C2, 28655
Date of i vesti ation:. Ptd:'
04
Report prepared by: Michael L. Prkr, En o en al Engineer 1
Person contacted and telephone number: Te — Denard [phone]
Directions to site: The site is located in the soothes
and ' Webb Road (SR 1 in Rowan County:
D Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 3. D ' 45"
Longitude: ° '
p
of the intersection of:l5
-
Attach USGS Map "Extra ct and indicate eatment pl t sate d discharge point on trap,
LiSS Quad No.: , 16 S
Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes, 7`l ere is limited
available for e p ion, if necessary.
Topography (relationship to flood plain included): "1 he
receiving streemi at a rate of 3 - 6%.
tes
gently sloping towards the
Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 300 ± feet frorr the P site:

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Town Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030704
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream had a defined channel 3 - 5 feet wide with an average depth of 2 - 6
inches. Downstream uses are primarily agricultural.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater: 0.0062 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.0062 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.0062
MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: There have been no .ATCs issued to this facility in the past
years.
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of dual septic tanks followed by a single recirculating
surface sand filter, a chlorine contact chamber with tablet disinfection,
&chlorination., and step aeration.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no additional WWT facilities
proposed at this time.
g.
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream,
however, dechlorination is provided.
h., Pretreatment Pro (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are removed as necessary
by Rowan Septic Tank and Ditching Company and taken to a site approved by the
Division of Solid Waste for the land application of septic tank residuals.
3 Treatment plant classification: Class I (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 5932 Wastewater Code(s): 02 MTU Code(s): 45007
PART HI - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? No public monies were used in the construction of this
facility.

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Specionito ng monitoringor lirnitattons nauding ex city) requests: None at this time.
Important SOCI Compliance Schedule dates: This facility is neither under are SOC
or OI . nor are there any plans to apply for one*
Alternative , alysisevaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: Sewer has not yet been extended to this area.
c Subsurface: Insufficient area.
d. Other disposal options: None that c are aware of.
PART IVY - EVALUATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The Rowan Associates and Mercantile Center has requested reissue ce of 1
NPDES perruit. There have been no changes to the permit andlor the existing
since the permit was last renewed.* These existing facilities have had 110 d ffreul
complying with the current effluent Iiinflations.
abject
facility
Pending receipt d approval of the draft pe ended that the pe nit be
renewed as requested*
h'",dsrdsr ;m«:rrt tic piss
Si a, . e of Report Preparer

v
f North Carolina
ment cf Environment
tural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
January 2, 2004
Mr. John Jeffrey Dennard
Rowan Associates and Merchantile Center
PO BOX 664
MORGANTON NC 28655
Dear Mr, Dennard:
JAN
ftt"UIRAL RESOURCES
0 7 2004
TER 'QUAD SECTICi
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC0061034
Rowan Associates and Merchantile Center
Rowan County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on December 30, 2003. Thank you for
submitting this package. The renewal request did not include a sludge management plan. Please
submit a sludge management pIam
Your permit renewal application has been assigned to Valery Stephens for review. We regret to
inform you that the NPDES Unit has not been fully staffed sconce March 1998. This staff shortage
has delayed many permit renewals. While we do not expect severe delays in processing your
permit renewal, be aware that your permit is one of many our staff is currently reviewing.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0061034 the existing requirements in your permit will
remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate
your patience and understanding while we work to resolve the backlog of projects. If you have
any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Valery
Stephens at (919'i 733-5083, extension 520.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
Central Files
1617 r+m"! Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Branch
919 733-5083, extension 520
(fax) 919 733-0719
Vpsr US ON THE INTE_RNET @ http:l/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Velery,Stephens ncrnail.net

pprPDES APPLICATION FOR. PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 1 00% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD know)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
North Carolina NPDES Pennit Number-
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County
Telephone Number
„NCO() 6I 03''l
Please print or type
17
-70
NC
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above
Facility Name (if different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification * Existing Unperrnitted Discharge
New Facility
* Provide a description of the expansion/modification:
Renewal
Page 1 of 3
Version t2'02

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial. Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School Number of Students/Staff
Other
Describe the source(s) of -wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park. etc.):
eA IN 1 cf-
6. List all permits. construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
Typ
RCRA
UIC
NPDES
PSD
NESHAPS
Permit Ntunber
Type Permit Number
Non -Attainment
Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
Other
7. Nuniber of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
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Verson 12702

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be flied only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
e 44
C
10. Is this facllity located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES
1
NO
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to
the best of my knowledge and belie( such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signi
OK.
g
Sigr4ure of App»an Date Signed
North Carolina General Statute 14 -215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document tiles or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section till provides a punishment by a line of not more than $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.)
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DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPN'
NPDES No. NC0061034
Facility Information
NT
Facility Name:
Permitted Flow:
Facility Class:
Facility/Permit Status:
i.e. New, Modification,
Existing or Renewal)
ReceivingStream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
Changes Incorporated into
Rowan & Associates
0.0062 MGD
1
Existing
Count :
Regional Office:
USGS Topo Quad:
Stream Characteristics
, to Town Creek
0.07
Permit „Renewal
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
WC (%):
Rowan
Mooresvifle
E16SE
0.1,7
N/A
1.3
Proposed Chances
Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements
Pace
Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements
Page
Cover Sheet
Parameters Affected
Revised monitoring frequency
for temperature from weekly
to daily,
Added TN and TP
, monitoring, Monitoring
be on quarterly basis.
Changed expiration date from
July 31 to June 30, 2004.
Basis for change(s)
Requirement of NC
Administrative Code 2B.0500
for class 1 facility.
This data will be used in the
development of nutrient
strategies for the Yadkin
Basin.
This is in response to an
Administrative change to
better align permitting and
Basinwide planning
' operations within the Division
of Water Quality,
Summary
The facility has requested a permit renewal with no modifications.
The following notes were taken during the review of the application package:
303(d) List Review: Town Creek (from state road 1526 to Crane Creek) is
listed as not supporting for sedimatation. The stream is listed as a low
priority,
Page 1
Version: May 22,, 1999

Basin Plan.
DEN."
FACT SHEET FOR DES E M : DEVELOP,,
NIPDES No. NC0061034
(Continued)
Retie g f Bas n PI n: l it for anon was reported for TOWn Creep in the
asteload Allocation (prepared . 1 1 . ): ,irriit were deter fined to he
secondary for BOD, TSS, Fecal Conform, , and pH. An a nionia limit of 617
rngill was assigned for the summer months. In addition, a limit of 30 mg/1ias assigned due to the fact that there is an on -site restaurant,.
No
p
DPIR Re fie
dot
mpling as re core n ended.
P`ac ili ppears to he operating within the constraints of their existing permit
conditions. BOID levels range from 1.0 mg/1 to 12, mg/I, TSS levels range
from 1,0 mg/1 mg/1 to 6.0 nagil, Ammonia levels range from 0.1 mg/l to 0.85
lid Fecal conform levels range from <2 #1400 rim to 6.0 It/100ml over
tid. from 1 '7 to 1998,
osed Schedule for Perrnit Issuan+
Draft Pe it to Public .Notice:
Permit Scheduled to issue:
State Contact
al1P
,7/19/99
If you have any questions on any of the abose on or on the attached
permit. please contact Charles'iVeaver a (1 ) -5 8, extension, 511.
Copies of the folio
development:
ached to provide further info ation on the permi
Existing perm it effluent sheets s ^ith changes noted lexistihp facil
,[:raft Perrnit
e
Vei iom.ttt , 1999

DEN" )WQ
NET SHEET FOR NPDFS PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCt 0 1 034
(Continued)
NPDES Recommendation
Reionl Office Com ants
Regional Reno endatin a by:
Reviewed 13v°n
Regional Stipery
PDS knit:
Signature•
Date

Permit No. NC006 1 034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPART. NT OF ENVIRONNIENT A,ND NATUR.AL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMTT
TO DISCHARGE WAsTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL, POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMNATION 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,
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
905 Webb Road
Salisbury
Rowan County
to recei i ng waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Towin Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee Ri er
Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, HT and IV hereof,
The permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2004
Signed this day
DRAFT
Kerr T. Stevens, Ibirector
Di visittri of Water Quality
By Aitthority rif the Environmental Managernerit Commission

is here b authorized to;
SUPPLE NT TO 'E T CO R S '
Rowan As
and le
Per rrtit No. ' t 0 1034
Continue to operate at a existing 0.0062 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of dual septic
tanks, subsurface ace sand filter, chlorine contact chamber with tablet disinfection, dechlorinat onp arid
stela aeration located at Rowan associates & Mercantile, 905 Webb load, Salisbury; Rowan County{
and
Discharge e from said treatment N‘orks at the location peed) don the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Traw11 Creek, , which is classified asC waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin,

Latitude: 35'35' 45''
Longitude: 80" 32' 05"
USGS Quad #: E l 6SE
River Basin #: 03-07-04
Receiving Stream; UT to Town
Stream Class: C
DI"C ARE Pc T
Rowan Associates &
Mercantile
NC0061034
Rowan County

A,(1) EFFLUENT [IMITATIONS AND MONFFURING . EQIREMENTS
Permit No. NC006 1034
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until ex.piration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from °titian
serial number 00 1 Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 200
Total Suspended Solids
NH, asJ,jiji to OctobejJ
NH asjjNovember 1 to March '
Fecal Colifo tri an
Tempera u e
Oil & Grease
Total Nitrogen
lotatFhosphorus
PH'
LIMITS
Monthly Weekly
Average Average
,0062 MGD
30.0 m/1 •
30.0 mg/I
6.7
0.0 m
200 / 100 ml
30.0 my/
Notes:
Sample locations 1— Ittfluent, E — Effluent,
1 he pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard untts nor greater than 9.0 standard
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Daily Measurement Sample
Maximum Frequency Type
Week_l_y lnstantaneous
45.0 mg 2/Month Grab
45.0 m /I 2/Month Grab E
2/Month Grab E
Sample
Location
I or E
2/Month Grab
400 / 100 ml 2/Month Grab
Day Grab
60.0 2/Month
Quarterly
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible Tot„ arnounts.
Grab
Grab
Quarterly Grab
2/Month Grab

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
l lr. Tom \V'. Walton
12czta, art Associates & Mercantile
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, North Caraalina
Dear Mr, Walton:
The Division is
Office have sit
Requirements page,
28680
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
:t a
Subject Modification of NPDES Per
Rowan Associates & Mercan
Rowan County
NC0061034
Center
ued the subject permit on March 29, 2000. Division personnel in the Mooresville Regional
ed the file and noted a typographical error on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
1 hi permit modification corrects the sample t}vpe for BOD, Total Suspended Residue and NH3
as N. The "Composite" sample requirement is not correct for these parameters, and has been changed to "Grab".
Please find enclosed the revised A. (1.) permit page. The revisr:cl page should be inserted into your persrsit. The
old page may then be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged
and in full effect. 'hhis permit modification is issued u.ndcr the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-
213.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Ifa
unacceptah
folio
Carolina
robot frequencies or sampling requirements contai
u have the right to an adjudicator- hearing u
eipt of tl letter, 'I his request must be a written. petition
General Statutes, filed with the Office of -Administrative 1-Iear
Carolina 27(99-671.4). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be fi
CC
If v=ou have any questions concerning this permit rnMil tnc<at3e n
sion 5 11.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely,
d in this permit modification pare
request within thirty (30) days
ing to Chapter 1 DOB of the North
4 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
nd binding.
please contact Charles Weaver at (919)
Telephone (919} 733-5083 FAX [phone]
VBSIT us ON THE INTERNET @ http:Nh2o.enr.state.nc.usJNP©ES

Permit NC0061034
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is.
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
A ril 1 — October 31
NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Oil and Grease
Temperature (°C)
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
pH1
LIMITS
MoNITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location
Average Maximum Frequency
0.0062 MGD
30.0
30,0 mg/L
6.7 mg/L
30,0 mgIL
200 / 100 ml
30,0 mg/L
Weekly
45,0 mo/L 2/Month
45,0 m on h
2/Month
nth
4 0 100 ml 2JMonth
60,0 mg/L 2iMonth
Daily
Quarterly
Quarterly
2/Month
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Influent or Effluent
Footnotes
1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units.
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts,.

JAMES 8, HUNT JR.
GOVEPNOP
BILL HO—MAN
SECRETARY
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 5, 2000
Mr. Tom W. Walton
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
P.O. Box 664
lvlorganton, North Carolina 28680
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Walton:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No, NC0061034 was issued on March 29,
2000 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility.
The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities
in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have
not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit, Of particular
importance are Pages 4 and 5
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effiu.ent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth, The section
headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types
and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must
initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms
furnished or approved by this Agency, If you have not received these forms, they should
be arriving shortly„ if you fail to receive the :forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible, 1 have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form WIR-1),
plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that a applicable parts be
completed„ and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may
be required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh
Office, it is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement
action or possible revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions .applicable to the operation of wastewater:treatment facilities and/or disc.harge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance,
'bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater
'„4.041,..Amtalt
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919 NORTH MAN STREET, MoORESVILLE, NORTH CARoLINA 2E3115
PHORE 704-663-1699 FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL ORPORTUNITy 1 AFFDRMATIVE ACTOON EMPLOYER - 55% RecYcLEW10% PO.5',-LONS'UMER PAPER

Mr Tom Walton
April 5, 2000
Page No. 2
facilities Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of
wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater
treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215,6 of the North Carolina
General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply
with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A
Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain
compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits
are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later
than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit.
This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not
automatically transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you
should request that the Division of Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ
reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance
of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification, We look forward to providing
any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Naturat Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Tom W. Walton
Rowan Associates & Menantile
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, North Carolina 28680
March 29, 2000
NCDENR
NOR'TH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATUFRAL RESOURCES
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Subject Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County
Dear Mr, \Valton
Division have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
A.ccordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum. of Agreement
between. North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994. ior
subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatorhearing upon tikrritten request. within thirty
(30) days 'following receipt of this letter. This reqtiest must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North. Carolina General Statutes, and filed M,rith the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 2769943714). Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that t„his 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 Manaement ...Actor any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required,
If you have any questions concerning this permit.. -please contact Charles Weaver at telephone
number [phone], extension 511.
Central Files
Offiee/Walt0,,QU410 Secton
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance, Enforcement Unit
Technical Assistance & Certil ication Urtit
1617 Mail Seririce Cen(er, Raleigh.. North Carolina 27699-1617
An Equal Opportunity Arlirmative Action Employer.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BILL ROD
Kerr T. Stevens
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
Visni us ON THE INTERNE' I4 htiPilh2oenr,:slaTe,no us NPDES

Permit NCOO61.034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTE "
In compliance with the pro ision of North Carcrlit'ta General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
e North Carolina
stanMdards and regulations
rt Cc n rr1i s on . and 1 promulgated
Water Pollution : on Control Act, as a�r al
en dlt
Rowan Associates
lay authorized to disch
to receiving waters desi
Yadkin -Pee Dee River 3a
in accordance with effluent 'Os, monitoringIVor #
i equi.rernents, and other
and
antile
from a iacilit <* located at
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
905 Webb Road
Salisbury
Rowan County
conditions set forth in Parts
as an unnamed tributary to Town Creek in the
This permit shall become effective Ma i e 2000,
This permit and authorizatiof to discharge shall expire at midnight on June It . 2t)Ci4.
Signed this rla , March 29, 2000,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BILL REID
s, Director
of Water Qualit),v
7 of the Er
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the r)nrod beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting. until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from °titian 001.. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20c1C)
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
(April 1 - Octobe.
NH3 as N
•Novernber 1 - March 31)
Fecal Coliform
)qeornetr mean)
0 0062 MGD
HTS MONTORING REQUIREMENT
n hly Daily Measurenient Sample Type Sample Location
Average'Maximum Frequency
Weekly lnstantaneous Influentor Effluent
45,0 mglt 2/Month Composite Effluent.
mg/L
4 ,0 mg1L 2/Month Composite Effluent
Oil and Grease
Temperature ('C)
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO34-TKN)
Total Phosphorus
pHi
6 7 mgiL
300 mgit.,
2001100 .
30
60,0 mg& 2
pos le ien
Composite
21Month Grab
Grab
Effluen
Effluent
Effluent
Daily Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab
rterly Grab
2fMonth
Effluent
Etfluen
Grab Efllue
Poptt:tut!!s:
1, The pH shall not he less than 6,0 standard tiris grea ter than 9,0 standard unit,s.
There shall be no di17,
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources,
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq,.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sure by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit.
c, The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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

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

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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight ot the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sarnpling,
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
5c-T1QNW GENERAL CONDITIONS
Puty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Dean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for perrnit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2$00 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. (Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6AI
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class 1 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
Il violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000.

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The perrnittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil ond Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this perrnit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and H ardo Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,. or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
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 to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by th
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
fter the expiration date of

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10. Expiration of I emit
The permittee is not authorized t© discharge after
rthe datetlon the permittee shall subm receivee. In orde to such
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any perrnittee 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 da
2 5 6 andr to
33e USCttion will
ls b)ect the permittee to enforcement.
procedures as provided to NCGS
1
. Signatory jequ,,rgrnents
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified,
a. All permit applications shall be signed as folio ors:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information authorized requestedby the
h P res it Isiui of
g
Authority shall be signed by a person described aboveby duly
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 overallt'esponsibiluy bore envir ann mod
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I. am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modi cation, R?vocation arid Reissuance. Or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 21-1 .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-2151 et, al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. IThe exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. 1 The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE QE POLLUT1ON CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Cornmission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission, The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter BA .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I
facility at least weekly and each Class II, Ill, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter BA .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. LaQfld M
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit.

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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defen,se
It shall not be a defense for a perrnittee 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
perrnit.
4. Bypassing of Trvatment FaciJitie
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the.known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility,
(2) 'Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The perrnittee rnay allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to bc
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part 11, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a perrnittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
darnage;
(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 perrnittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (I) of this section,

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a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review,
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A perrnittee 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 perrnittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 1I, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the perrnitt
the burden of proof.
eking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. rower Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

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SE010 D. M '.
RD
Samples collected and measurementsaSamples collected at ashall requency less than daily
be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the perrrantt�discharge.
shallbe taken an a day and time that characteristic
taken at the monitoring points specified e over the entire � tha
which the sample represents, All samples shall
perrnit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Fo (D later No.
o MRhant1, 1.13f2h3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, po
stmared noay
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:
4.
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Al iENTION: Central. Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring
flows with a of a raaximum deviation of discharge valurrnes,�Urnce-through
s than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout therange expected
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
,uirerrnent.
blshe
Test
p rcacedures for the n alysis of pollutants
llutantster dalll conform
Quality Reporting the M Cregulations
lad©nsregulationspulid a
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et seq,
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
ved under 40
Amended, and. Regulation 40 CFR '' or in the case of 4© CFR 503, unlessotdge use or disposal, her test procedures haveuobeen specified
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified
in this permit.
ce
To meet the intentof the monitoringlevels �hateare beiothis
w tnhe permit discharge requirementerrni 11 test procedures must s and minimum detection and reporting the
rs generated oast beo me redported n kdetection
achieving minimum detection pand
proocedure. If no approved methods are determined capable

Part 11
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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 $I0,000 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.
Reecrels Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permitteCs
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 permitter shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f . The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The perrnittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the perrnittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (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 perrnit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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Page 12 of 14
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of t
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the natureincrease the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the perrnit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the perrnittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing perrnit, 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.
icipateiNoncornnli
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring Report
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. if the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part 11, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

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Page 13 of 4
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the perrnittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The 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.

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Page 14 of 14
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a w
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10.�--vaila ili f cif Reports
Except for data deterrnined 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.
for_ 1if'
n report in letter form within
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. roundwatvr Monitoring
The perrnittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted
facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in taischargesof Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or
frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(I) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitrophenol; and
one milligram per liter (I mg/I) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine
or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The perrnittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.

peg t pay the ual ad sty `g and compliance"t ° fee
0 rty days er ng billed by 'the DiA.sion. Failure to pay the fee in
mire accordance ° th 15A NCAC . 4 i
} vision to ate action revoke `t.
500 copies of tl
public doe eat mere grin d at a e,
st'f.
50 r .27 per copy.

Permit No, NC0061034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
N.ATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION syiTENT
In compliance with the provision f).f North Carolina General Statute, 143-2E5,1, other lavvful standards rand
regulations prornuleated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental 'Management Comnfission.
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Rowan :.Associates
her oby-adthorized to'dischargeHW.asW'atetfrbftRa:fiIciI.ityhOOated. at the
:ASSOC:ititO$,
905 'Webb Road
ROwao..COunty
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Town Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee Riser
Basin in accordance \vith effluent limitations. monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts 1, II„ III, and IV hereof,
The pemnt shall becorne effective
This .peirrnit and the atithonzation to dischame shifil expire at midnight on June 30, 2004
IRA
Kerr lie Stevens, Director
Division of Water QUality
13y „Authority of the Environmental NTtnagernent Commission

hers 1.
end
1u.thorizl l
Discharge t:
unnamed 1r1t
River Basin.
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nta1 t har11h1'r kVit l tahlet rlisint ,l 1 c; hltlrinatit n, and
._.a..attune, 90 'c h Road. Salisbury, Rowan County,
the 11)9
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Lat. tude: 3515' 45—
Longitude:
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River Basin #: 93-Q7-04
Receiving Stream: UT to To
StreLim Class: (7,
Rowan Associates &
Mercantile
NC0061034
Rowan County

➢ L: N"h L I MT1\Ti O N S A N I. \-I O N I"I _NJ( RE i_l l l °' t -NTS
During the per rri beginning on the cffectiv°c date
seritrl number 00.1. Such discharges shall he limit.
I the perr-lit Lind I,1sti
'n, the Perri -rat
ly the Pcrmittec as specified below:
ci ti] chschz
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5 da 20'C
Total Sus ended Solids
NHS as N (April 1 to October 31
NH, as N (November 1 to March 31)
Fecal Coliform eometric mean
Terrrrerature
Oil & Grease
Total Nitrogen
Total Phosphorus
PH'
IMITS
Weekly
Average
Monthly
Average
00062 MGD
300c/l
30,0 ? /I.._..
6,7 mc /I
30,0 m /l
200/100mi'
Dal
Maximum
45,0 rn /I
45,0 m./I
400/100mI
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
Weekly
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
Daily
2/Month
Quarterly
Quarterly
2/Month
Sample
Ty
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
G rab
Sample
Location'
he less than 6_0
'i'here shall he n a dischtrr° ; of floati
vis
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Permit. No. NC0061034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIIRONMENTALAND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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. Environrn.ental
Management. Comrnission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Rowan Associates
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Mercantile -Center
Webb Road (NC-SR15Q)andJ-85
southwest-cof Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as anyunnamed tributary to Town Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts 1, 11, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective A9
This permit and the author' tion to discharge shall expire at midnight on July-31; 998 -_ ._..-
Signed this day J.
tl
Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

is he by authorized to:
I Continue to operate existing.
s pti s in series, a - a1
gallonchlorine contact ch
r til ntr, Webb Road
County ` this -
PE
Row Associates
ys
on pump , a 412 square
itla tablet chlorinator, and a
Perm it 1. NC 61
nd
SOU
ausisting of o (2) allon
ace sand filter, a
ration unit located at
Salisbury, Rowan
2, Discharge from said treatment worksat the Imation specified on the attached map into an
unnamed nibu . to Town k which is classified Class C waters in the Ya• -Pee Dee
River Basin.

A, ). Efil EVENT IT LI IT .TION ) rroi !NG REQUIRT ` S SUSUMMER(April - Octof
Et
During the period beginning on the r
oath -flits) serial number 001. Such d
haraale rI.
c
Flow
O, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 asN
Fecal Conform {geometric mean)
Temperature
Oil and Grease
tive date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the litrtratteeis
charges shall be limited and rr on i or d by the p rrnitt e as specified I
tla.char e
0,0062 VET
31.0 m1
30.0 mg/l
.7 me/l
200.0 /100 ml
30.0
Sampe locations: E - Effluent, l - lnflunf
pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 stand,
ample.
re shall be no discharge oo ng sc ids or visible foam in other than trace a
awn:
Dolly
45.0rtg 1
45.3 r 'oil
P runic No. NC0061034
ed to discharge from
culturing
surement
qpy
Weekly
2/Month)
2/Month
2/Month
400,0 /1 0 nil 2/Month
Weekly ..
5. mo/l 2/Month
units an
otin.
_..equirrnen
a. of
Typo
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
hail t ont d onth at the
PIS
uent b"
E
E
E
E
F
E

A.( ). EHTUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November I - March 31) Permit No, NC0061034
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Perrnittee is authorized to discharge from
ourfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
ROD, 5 day, 201C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Temperature
OH and Grease
Discharge Limittitiont
0.0062
30.0 mg/1
30.0 nigil
30.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml
30.0 moil
ekly Avg.
Monitoring
Measurement
Frequency
Weekly
45.0 moil 2/Month
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
2/Month
400.0 /100 ml 2/Month
Weekly
60.0 mg/I 2/Month
Requirements
Sams, ; *SafilDi9.
Tvpo Location
Instantaneous I or E
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
E
E
E
E
E
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2imonth at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
juL 31 199a
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 27, 1998
Thomas W. Walton
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
P,O. Box 664
Morganton, NC 9 86 80
NC DENR
Subject: Status of NPDES Permit NC0061034
Rowan County
Dear Permittee:
After a thorough review of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin management plan and water quality issues relevant to
the subject facility, the Division of Water Quality has decided to extend the duration of the subject permit. The
expiration date of your permit will be changed in order to allow the Division to review all NPDES discharge
permits in the Yadkin River Basin during calendar year 1999.
All terms and conditions in the existing permit will apply until a new expiration date is assigned by the Division.
Extension of existing Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements does not exempt the subject facility from
the new Enforcement Policy recently enacted by the Division,
Attached to this letter is a copy of the Public Notice that is being published to announce the planned extension of
your permit. After Public Notice has been made by the Division, the expiration date of your permit will be
changed via a permit modification. No draft permit will be sent out with the Public Notice, as none of the
conditions in the existing permit will be modified.
The Division appreciates your patience and understanding to date regarding the rescheduling of the subject
permit. If you have already submitted your renewal application package, no additional fees or documentation will
be required as a result of this change to your permit's expiration date.
If you have questions about this proposed modification or about the permit renewal process, contact Charles
Weaver of my staff at the telephone number or address listed below.
Sincerely,
A. Preston HowardP.E.
Central Files
Mooriieville Regional Office, Wata Quality Section(
NPDES File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer [e-mail]

Permit No, NC0061034
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,
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
is hereby authorized to discharge treated wastewater from a facility located at
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 30704 in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin.
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 21, 1998.
The permit and authorization to discharge shall expire on June 30, 1999.
Signed this day September 21, 1998.
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of W ier Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., PE. Director
Thomas W. Walton
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
P.O. Box 664
Morganton, NC 28680
Dear ,Permittee:
September 21, 1998
NC DENR
4't
C I
Subject: Modification of NPDES Pertnit No. NC0061034
Rowan Associates & Mercantile
Rowan County
The Division is beginning the second five-year cycle of river basin planning and permit renewals, An
examination of the basin, planning schedule has revealed that the timing of permit renewals does not
allow an evenly distributed workload as first envisioned. This results in problems with the efficiency
and effectiveness of the NPDES program. In an effort improve customer service, and after thorough
review of the water quality issues in your area, the Division is changing the permit renewal schedule for
all NPDES permits in your sub -basin,
This permit modification changes the expiration date of the subject permit to June 30, 1999. Please
find enclosed the revised permit cover page. Insert the new cover page into your permit and discard the
old page. All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full
effect. This permit modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215,1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S,
Environmental Protection Agency,
If you have already submitted a permit renewal application for the subject facility, the Division will
retain the application until your permit is due for renewal. No additional forms or fees will be required.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sarnpling requirements contained in this permit modification
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be a written petition conforming to
Chapter 1505 of the North Carolina General Statutes, filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding,
If you have questions about this modification, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the
telephone number or address listed below,
Sincerely,
:on HowardJr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Roosevelt Childress, EPA
NPDES Unit Files
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Charles [e-mail]

State of North Carolina.
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 30. 1993
Thomas W. Walton
POBox664
Morganton, NC 28655
JUL 07.1993
at MINIUM/a WEER
VORESVIllf RISK NFL
Subject: Permit No. NC4061034
Mercantile Center
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Walton:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on May 20, 1992, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Greg Nizich at
telephone number 919T733-5083..
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr..
Director
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733---7015 FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NC0061034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESQUEIG66-. OF NATURAL
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RESOURCE, AND
COM MI N ITT DE VELOP1,112fr
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYST
JUL 0 7 1993
WAMAGOIM
RE.GWRAI. OFFICE
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,
Rowan Associates
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Mercantile Center
Webb Road (NCSR 1500) and 1-85
southwest of Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Town Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring require , and other conditions set forth
Parts 1, 11, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1998
Signed this day June 30, 1993
Original Signad By
Coleen H. Suns
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

is hereby authori
Pe it No. NC0061034
SUPP1 PE R
Row AssocmAssociates
1. Continue to oNrate an existing recirculatingd filter system consisting of two (2) 251:0-gallon
septic s in series, a 5 gallon pump , a 415-square foot surface sand filter, a
gallon chlorine e contact ch bet with tablet chl• ° tor, and a post -aeration unit located at
Mercantile Center, Webb (NCSR 1500) and 1-8 , southwest of Salisbury, Rowan
County (See Part of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment
unnamed tributary to Town
River Basin.
at the location s - ifi n the attached map into an
It which is classified ass C waters in the Ya+ -Pee Dee

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS A MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) P it No. NC0061034
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pemittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pennittee as specified below:
Effluent Characte 'stip
Flow
BOO, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Temperature
Oil and Grease
Discharge Limitation
bionthlv Avq
0.0062
30.0 mg/
30.0 mg/I
6,7 mg/I
2000./100 all
30.0 mg/l
Weekly Avq. Daily Max
Monitoring Requirements
Me4aurement Sample *Sample
Frequency Type Location
Weekly instantaneous 1 or E
45.0 mg/I 2/Month Grab E
45.0 mg/I 2/Month Grab E
2/Month Grab E
400.0 /100 mi 2/Month Grab E
Weekly Grab E
60.0 mg/l 2/Month Grab E
* S. ple locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foin other than trace amounts,

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November I - March 31) Permit No. NC0061034
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Perrnittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Et
u
nt characteristic
Flow
BOD. 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Temperature
Oil and Grease
Monthly Ayg
0.0062 KM
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml
30.0 mg/I
0
Weekly Avg. Dolly Max
45,0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
400.0 /100 ml
60.0 mg/I
FA opitoring
Meesuremetit
Frequency
Weekly
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
Weekly
2/Month
Reoulremen.ts
Semple
LIC1211
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
E
I or E
E
E
E
E
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2lmonth at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

section B. Schedule of Complian
PART I
I. The pe ee shall comply with Final EfEffluent LimLimitations spec;
acco ce with the followischedule:
edfor scharges
Eurmillee shall comply Vith Final Effluent Linu'cations by the effective date of the permit
specified low.
n
o Perrnittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum iency
No later than 14 calendardays following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance
the perrnittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken.. and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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

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

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent tinges when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of dyne not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Cajcttlation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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c. Weighted by Flow Value; Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows,.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until 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.
naz.arclous,Siihstance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 C".FR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act..
S) C ION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.. Any
person who imowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who 'violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed S10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)}
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215,6A]
d, Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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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 LI penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
Civil and Qriminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this perrnit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the perrnittee 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 perrnittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
The issuance of this perrnit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. SeveTabilitv
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
Puv 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 permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. ExpiAtiop of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) 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
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or terrnination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al,
14. previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. I The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLU11ON CONSOLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission,
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class LI, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
pi vision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
Need to Halt or_Reduce not a Dferisc
It, shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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 c, and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The perrnittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part LI, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a 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
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the perrnittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. 1.emoved Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall, comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the perrnit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING ANI[,RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sarnple represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Flow Measuretn_enig
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control. Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit,
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and.
f. The results of such analyses.

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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
ECT1ON E. REPQRTINQ REOUIREMENTS.
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
perrnit. 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. pl4rmed Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the perrnittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.

4.
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Page 13 of 4
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reims
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four fiQur Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
perrnittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
e. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permiuee 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 E. 6. of this permit.

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8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
si cant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Repona
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management, As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
Penalties for Falsification of .Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART ffl`
+d�R REQUIREMENTS
A. Constrict tiorl
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental.
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/l);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ugfl);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Require ent to Continually Ev 1uate • lternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and.
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division..

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A. tt
days r being billed by the Divi ton. to pay the fee in a timely
accordance with 15A NCAC rO Q b 4 may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke e
P ' "_T "
N* 0
st pay d compliance morthoring fee

David A. Roberts Engineering
SPECIALIZING IN WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Mailing Address 04)857-3Office Location
BUS, PHONE (7600
309 N, ZION ST ANS, SERVICE (704) 8.51-59.61 HIGHWAY 21401 cod
L ANDS, N.C. nceR D.UG1ERTY ROAD
Mr. Rex Gleason
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resourcees and Community Development
Post Office Box 950
Mooresville' North Carolina 28115-0950
May 14", 1987
NV1UAL
N1TY 11.„0 E
13
U DMMX iLWZNNT
MOuRaut Rttium, tffifi
Subject: Proposed Gravity Flow Sanitary Sewer Extension and
Septic Tank
Webb Road at Interstate 85
Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan Associates,t Owner
Permit Number NC 0061034
Dear Mr. Gleason:
On March 3,, 1987 I forwarded to you three (3) signed
Application for a PerMit to Discharge Pretreated Wastewater
into an existing wastewater treatment facility at this project
along with an Application fee check and three (3) sets of Engineering
Plans and Specifications for this wastewater collection system.
On. March 30', 1987', I received a copy of a letter to Mr.
Tom Walton', Owner of Rowan Associates', from Mr. R. Paul Wilms,,
Director of the Division of Environmental Management'„ stating'
that this wastewater treatment plant is in violation of its
NPDES Effluent Limits,f and that the project application and
support documents were being returned to the. Owner.
I discussed this matter with Mr. William C. Deadmon, plant
operator, and he was as surprised as I was to learn that this
plant was considered to be in non-compliance with its permit
limitations. He assured me that he had found nothing to indicate
non-compliance. He furnished me with copies of the monthly'
monitoring reports from December 1985 through March of 1987',
and we went through them in detail. The only area of possible
misinterpretation dealt with the reported rate of flow into
the plant. In discussing this matter with William Deadmon'r
I discovered that he has been reading ona weekly basis the
master meter on the well water system supplying this commercial
project with water', and hasbeen listing this weekly flow rate
on his monitoring reports and. has been computing an average
weekly flow which he has reported as the monthly average on
each monthly monitoring report. This would represent an average
weekly flow rather than an average daily flow through this
wastewater treatment facility. With this understanding in mind',
the monthlymonitoring reports should be interpreted as follows:
" " ymtmat AVe.

eason
1987
_1 1
MONTS OF REPORT
December 1985
January 1986
February 1986
March 1986
April 1986
May 1986
June 1986
July 1986
August 1986
September 1986
October 1986
November 1986
December 1986
January 1987
February 1987
March 1987
REPORTED WEEKLY AVERAGE
0.0239 MG
0.0196
0.0198
0.0265
0.0200
0.0200
0.0218
0.0356
0.0307
0.0287
0.0404
0.0245
0.0304
0.0241
0.0209
0.0220
(FOR 7 DAYS/WEEK)
DAILY AVERAGE
0.0034 MGD
0.0028
0.0028
0.0038
0.0029
0.0029
0.0031
0.0051
0.0044
0.0041
0.0058
0.0035
0.0043
0.0034
0.0030
0.0031
We request that the Division of Environmental Management
reevaluate this data and find the Rowan Associates Mercantile
Center Wastewater Treatment Plant to be in compliance with
its NPDES effluent limits. We also request that the Application,,
Application Fee, Engineering Plans and Specifications for this
proposed wastewater collection system expansion be. reinstated
for review and approval.
Please let me know if you have any questions,F if you need
further information,, or if we can be of additional service
to you.
With kind regards
sEA, SA..v ie2.4.
6271
David A. Roberts,' P.E.
cme
NOt
Avio
T.WilliamC.Deadmon.have served as, the Operator of
the Rowan Associates Mercantile Center Wastewater Treatment
Plant since the latter part of 1985,, and I hereby certify that
the flows reported each week on the'monthly monitoring reports
were weekly flow rates,, and the average rate of flow computed
for each monthly report was an average weekly flow rather than
an average daily flow.
Certified Grade II Operator

A. ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONIT©RING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No.. NC0061034
thorized to discharge from
ow:
During the period beginning on the effective date of the pemlit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is at,
outfall(s) serial number001, Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified be
Effluent; Character lstic
Flow
SOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometdc mean)
Temperature
Oil and Grease
Discharge t.irnitatl ►n;
0.0062 WO
30.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
6.7 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml
30.0 mg / I
Monitoring
Measurement
Y AX¢. Daily Max Frequency
Weekly
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
45.0 mg/I 2/Month
2/Month
400.0 /100 ml 2/Month
Weekly
60.0 mg/I 2/Month
* Sample locations: E Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Requirements
Sample
Tvpe
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
'Semple
Location
I or E
E
E
E
E
E
E
onitored :'month at the effluent by grab

NPDES
PERMIT NO.: NC0061034
.PERMITTEE NAME:
FACILITsir NAME:
Rowan Associates
ASTE LOAD . —OCAT N
Mercantile Center
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major Minor
Pipe No.: 001.
Design Capacity: 0.0062 MGD
Domestic (% of How): 100 %
Industrial (To of flow): 0 %
pc C. rr OF NATURAL
P E SOT1 PCPS /VT
CO* M i.Tfl Y ITINLIA)P
eNT6 T
4 1992
111VMEgtrann. Vac
ViCaOaki.
Comments:
Flea Market and Restaurant
STREAM 'TNDEX: '12-.1.1573
RECEIVING STREAM: an
Class: C
tribuLm-y to Town Creek
Sub -Basin: 03-07-04
Reference USGS Quad: El6SE, China Grove (please attach)
County: Rowan
Regional Office: Moores ville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 1/31/93 Treatment Plant Class: class 1
Classification changes within three miles:
No chnage within three miles.
Requested by:
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
—717
Randy Kepler 3(Ak: Date: 7/21/92
Date: wA /9[4
Date: .10
Modeler
Drainage Area .12 .
Avg. Streamflow (cfs):
7Q10 (et's)._ O. o? Wi ier 7Q10 (cfs) 0,.. 1 -7 30Q2 (cfs)
Date Rec.
Z,
k A
Toxicity Limits: IWC
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream
Downstream
Effluent
Characteristics
BOD5
r7c
Acute/Chronic
Location
:Location
Summer
Winter
F. Co1. V. 0(
pH (SU)
6; —t
IL
Comments: thsciolake (5 TV A ur To f.1 gpc.4,-.LAE.
Lim7,7-5MP (...44A4c tAl Rilu(1,6 r2,2c.K. AC

Facility Name: Rowan Associates
NPDES No.: NC0061034
Type of Waste: Domestic - 100%
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Receiving Stream: UT Town Creek
Stream Classification: C
Subbasi:n: 030704
County: Rowan
Regional Office: MRO ,AijIci
�
Requestor: R. Kepler
Date of Request: 7/21/92
Topo Quad: E 16SE
R. C. n or. or NATURAL
FACT STET FOR WAST AD ALLOCATION RfcO r�ers AND
Request # 7023
AUG 2 5 1992
OFFICE.
Stream Charact ri tic;
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q1.0 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
'WC (%):
1.34
0.07
0.17
1,3
0.23
12.05
Wasteload. Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility is up for renewal due to the basin -wide plan. The last WLA for this facility was done on
1j90. At that time, the facility was not given the NH3-N/tox choice. With this renewal, Mercantile
Center will be given the NH3-N/tox choice.
The facility has had 2 flow violations and 1. Fecal coliform violation in the past year.,
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers;
Recommended by:
Reviewed by
Instrearn Assessment:
Regional Supervisor:
Permits & Engineering;
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
1 9 1992
TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY:

Wasteflow (vIGD):
BOD5 (m
NH3N (m
DO (mg/1)
TSS
Fecal Col. (/100 m1):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
Recommended I,imits4
Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (rng/I):.
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
Toxicity testing:
**
**
CONVENTION
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.0062 0.0062
30 30
30
200
6-9
30
200
6-9
PA AAMETERS
Monthly Average
Summer Winter WQ or EL
0.0062 0.0062
30 30
6.7 30
30 30
200 200
6-9 6-9
Chronic Qtrly P/F at 12%©
3c), 30 00
** NOTE: The facility should have a choice between an NH3-N iimit f 6.7/30 zrtg/1(surn /win} or
quarterly chronic toxicity testing at 12%.
Limits Changes Due To:
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.)
Instream data
New regulations/standards/procedures NIV-N/tox choice
New facility information p 'i \ 2 G(Se ►n -
a.rameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
OR
0
Parameter(s) Affected
No parameters are water, quality limited, but this discharge may affect future

INS ON • !NTS
Upstream anon:
Downstre , • ation:
Parameters:
Special instream monitoring locations or
NEOUS
Adequacy of Existing Treatment
Has the facility de Stated the ability t
facilities? Yes No
If no, which parameters cannot he met?
°tutoringf Genies:
l SPEC I
p l
eet t
IONS
i new l rins with existing tr ent
Would a "'phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes n
if yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) ' r'ith the regional
office re r .. ... en a inns.
f no, why not?
Special lns ns or Condi7
astelnad sent to EPA? a or) _N (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach schema c, taxies spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not mcxl le 1, .
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into bas n i e plan)
Additional iitional Info tinn attached? (Y r N) If yes, explain with attachmen
hen old

To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: June 8, 1992
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
Permit No.: NC0061034
MRO No.: 92-100
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Rowan Associates -Mercantile Center
1-85 and S. R. 1500
905, Webb Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Date of Investigation: June 5, 1992
Report. Prepared by: W. Allen Hardy, Environmental Engineer 1
4 Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: John Nash, Manager,
[phone]
Directions to Site: The site i
quadrant of the intersection of
Road) .
cated in the southeast
5 and S. R. 1504 (Webb
Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 35' 45"
Longitude: 80o 32' 03 "
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E16SE USGS Quad Name: China Grove, NC
7 Size (land available
appeared to be ample land available for expansion and
upgrading.
for expansion and upgrading): There
Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
topography is gently sloping (3-8%) towards the receiving
stream. The site is not in or near the flood plain.
9 Location of nearest dwelling: The nearest dwelling is
approximately 300 feet from the treatment plant.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Town
Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030704
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream was approximately
3-5 feet wide with a defined channel (2-4 feet deep).
Downstream uses were those typical of Class C streams.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.0062 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per
day: N/A
a. Highest month in past 12 months: lbs/day
b. Highest year in the past 5 years: lbs/day
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing treatment is a recirculating sand filter system
consisting of two (2) 2,500 gallon septic tanks in series, a
7,500 gallon pump tank, a surface sand filter of 4,125 square
feet, and a 900 gallon chlorine contact chamber with a tablet
chlorinator and post aeration. A grease trap is provided for
the grill located at the flea market. Waste from Stuckey's
Restaurant/Fuel Station which has two septic tanks and a
grease trap is also treated by the above system.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: The permittee has
contracted Rowan Septic Tank and Ditching Company, Inc. to
remove sludge and grease as needed.
6. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class 1

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7. SIC Code(s): 5932
Wastewater Code( s ):
Primary. 02
Secondary:
Main Treatment. Unit Code: 45007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2 Special monitoring requests: N/A
Additional effluent limits requests: N/A
4 Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous
materials utilized at this facility that may impact water
quality, air quality or groundwater? There are no known air
or groundwater quality concerns expected from this project nor
are hazardous materials utilized at this facility.
5. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, Rowan Associates, has requested renewal of the
permit which allows the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
produced from Webb Road Flea Market and Stuckey's Restaurant/Fuel
Station. The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained.
A review of monthly monitoring reports during the period from May,
1991 through April, 1992 only revealed a violation of flow in the
month of April.
It is recommended that the permit be renewed.
ality
Date
Supervisor

TIST1 rl
t1f AL,ILH) S
Name of Plant: (at,)a,r+
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address: 05 vit,t
Sail
County:
Telephone:
NPDES Permit No. NCO° (1,1 4- Nondisc,
IssueDate: vky,t,
Existing Facility New Fac
Rated By: R+t\f �c Date:
Reviewed (Train_ & Cert.} Reg: Office
Expiration
Per. No.
Date
ty
Reviewed (Train, & Cert.) Central Office
ORCGrade
Plant Class: (circle one) 11
IV To el Points
ITEM POINTS
(1)
Industrial Pretreatment Units end/ or
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(see definition No, 33)
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GP©
(not applicable to non-coniaminaled tooling waters, sludge
handling facilities for water purification plants, totally
closed cycle systems (def. No. 11), and lacilitieS
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d))
0 -• 20,000...,.w....................
20,001 -- 50,000..0,........n._._...,„... 2
50,001 100„000�..................,,,. 3
100„001 •• 250.000.............,.•,.....w,. 4
250,061 -- 500,000,.a...n.,, 5
500,001-•1,000,000,....0.................m.,. 8
1,000,001 2000©©0 .... ............ 10
2,000,001 (and up) • rale 1 point additional for each
200,000 gpd capacity up 10 a
rnaximu crl 30
Design Flow (gpd) ; �. © (c
(3)
PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no, 32)
(a) Bar Screens.,.............�,,,
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or
Comminuting Devices ... . . . ..... ... . .
(c) Grit Removal.,._ ..................
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal ...
(e) Flow Measuring Device ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Of
(I) Instrumented Flow Measurement .. .
(g)Preaeration._„a..,.,.,.m.,,..,
(h) influent F1ow'Equalization .... , , , , , ,
(i) Grease or Oil Separators • Gravity ... , ,
Mechanical , , . , ,,
Dissolved Air Flotation, 8
(j) Prechlorination,.._rt.,......,.., _ 5
4
2
1
2
2
2
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) ......... . .. .
(b) Imhoff Tank ... _..,. w....... ..............•,
(c) Primary Clarifiers ..... , .. , , , . r , . ,
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic
Nontoxic Materials (sludge handling facilities
for wafer puritication plants, sand, gravel,
stone, and other mining operations except
recreational activities such as gem or gold
2
intermrttenl biological . ,
recirculating biological - ,
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Carbonacec:s Stage
(i)Aeralic^ • High Purity Oxygen System . , . 2IC.
Diffused Air System .,=,,,,., 10
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating or rotor) , , , , , . „ , 6
Separate Sludge Reaeration . ,3
(ii) Trickling Filter
High Rate ............... 7
Standard Rate .. , , . 5
Packed Tower ..,,._..w,-• 5
(ii)) Biotogi at Aerated Fitter or Aerated
Eiotogical'Filter .,.•.,,,...,,t.,...,.. 10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons . ... . .. . . ...... a , , ... 1 0
(v) Roteli-., Biological Contactors ,
Sand Fillers-
(vii) StabiIizali
(viii)Clarifier ..,,w... ..............
(ix) Siingte stage system for combined
carbonaceous removal al BOD rend
•sous removal by nitrification
1, No. 12) (Points for this item
be in addition to items (5) (a)
)(vrii) _.m..a.,.,,,,
to enhance SOD
ulture ('Super Bugs") addition
race organic compound removal , , , ,
genous Stage
Aeration High Purity Oxygen System . . .
Diffused Air System .. , , • .
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating, or rotor) , , .. , - ... .
Separate Sludge Reaeration ,
Trickling Filter
High Rale .. . .. . ....... .
Standard Rate .....
Packed Tower .,,..t..,..,
ogival Aerated Filler or Aerated
intermittent biologic;
recirculating biological .,
(v i) Clarifier...................e..
10
5
20
10
6
3
7
5
5
10
10
2
3
5

(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNIT
(a) Activated Carbons Beds -
without carbon regeneration ...
with carbon regeneration .... • • - . • • - • Y • • . • •
(b) powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneration . • ... • ...... • • .
with carbon regeneration .. , .
(d) Denitriticatien Process (separate process) .
(e) Electrodialysis,.•• ,••...••,•••••••••.
(f) Foam Separation ....... ... t
(g) Ion Exchange .... ,.......................
(h) Land Application of Treated Effluent
(see definition no. 221)) (not applicable for
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining
operations)
(i) on agriculturally managed sites (See def.
(k)
(1)
(10) HEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) (See d
at applicable to chemical additions rated
5
(3) (1), (5) (a) (xi). (6) (a), (5) (b), (7) (b), (7) (e)
1 5 (g) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
5
15
5
10
5
5
5
10
(ii) by high rate infiltration on non -agriculturally
rnanaged sites (includes rotary distributors C
and similar fixed nozzle systems) ... - . • . • • •
(iii) by subsurface disposal (includes low pressure
pipe systems and gravity systems except at
plants consisting of septic tank and nitrifica-
tion lines only) ......................... . ..
Phosphorus Remoral by Biological Processes
(See def. No. 26) ......................... • .
Polishing Ponds - without aeration .....
with aeration ......
Post Aeration • cascade ........... . .
diffused or mechanical .
(m) Reverse Osmosis . ................. , .... - , .. _ .
(n) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate .....
high rate ......... 5
(o) Treatment processes for removal o1 metal or
cyanide.. ...........................,....
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide . . . .
4
5
20
2
5
0
5
5
2
15
SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated ...............10
Aerobic , ....... - .... -
Unheated ...... ....... 3
5
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) .. .. , - . 2
(c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity ......... . ....... .
Vacuum Assisted .... , . • 5
(d) Sludge Elutriation ............ ................. 5
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ........ 5
(f ) Sludge Thickener (gravity) ......................5
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit g
(not applicable to a unit rates as (3) (i) .. - • ' ' • 2
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) ... . 5
(i) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated .............. . .
Non-aeraled ............2
O) Sludge Incinerator (not including activated
carbon regeneration) , .. • • 1 0
(tr) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filter Press or other 14
similar dewalering devices ....................1 - • • - - • • .
(6) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a) Lagoons ...... ...................,,.....
(la) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
pee definition 22a)
-where the facility holds the land app. permit - . `10
'-by contracting to a land application operator who 2
holds the land application permit .. . . . - • • - • - • •
-land application of sludge by a contractor who does
not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment
facility where the sludge is generated ........ 10
(c) Landlitled (burial) .............................5
DISINFECTION
(a) Chlorination ... .
(b) Dechlorination . .
(c) Ozone ..... _ ... .
(d) Radiation ..
(11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settting Ponds
for Organic or Toxic Materiats including wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly
greater than is common for domestic wastewater ,......... 4
(b) Effluent. Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage
basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2
(c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins
inherent in land application systems..
(d) Pumps,.,.... ....
(e) SfandiBy Power Supply......... 3
(f) Thermal Pollution Control Device. ............•,_--...,.,.
TOTAL POINTS
CLASSIFICATION
Class I,. .......__.,........, .._.,....,. 5 - 25 Points
Classll...................._.,.._..4....,....._.,..w,.,.,... 26- 50 Points
Class111........................,,,..............,........,.. 51- 65 Points
ClassIV ......... ............................................. 66- Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through tour points, inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
charge.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned
a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal
or cyanide wilt be assigned a minimum classification of Ctass It,
Facilities having treatment processes
of phosphorus will be assigned a min
Ut,
or the 'biological remrDvaf
num classification of Class
In -plant processes and related control equipment which are an
irstegral part of industrial production shall not be considered waste
treatment. Likewise, discharges of wastewater from residences
having a design flow of 1,000 gpd or less, shall not be subject to
rating.
ADDITIONAL, COfv1?viENTS;

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AROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMM TY DEVELOPMENT
RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CO+IISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM G FOR
AGE
�Va r�
to be filed 4.mra1y by services, wholesale and WY '1 ip USE
,�
Jnd other toAercia1 establishmentsintludin9 vessels 17
2. SIC
tten+pttoc
this form without reading the accoeepanyin9 Instructions
Please print or type
address. and teleahone number of facility producing discharge
Ri ti?AN AMERCANTILE, CENTER
& SR 1500 -
A. Name
B. Street
C, City
SALISBURY
E. County RCJAN
G. Telephone No. 704
11
k)
r of employees
business
FLEA MARKET & RBSTA ANT
Area
Code
10-15
7-6660
D. State N. C.
F. ZIP 28146
k here if discharge occurs all ysi
Check the month(s) discherce occurs:
1.111 January 2. t><'Etbruar'y
6.ki June
11. November 12.1i ticsober
(c) How many days per week:
1. 1 2.02-3 3,04-5 4.a 6-7
6. Types of waste water dischar9ad to surface waters only
011ch1rQe per
operating day
Cooling water,
daily average
Othergrdischarg
da11y 'average;
Specify
binad
types)
or (Flea Market open Saturday & Sunday;:`A
Restaurant open 7 days a week)
3.01March 4.51April S.Ctgay
7.5Ju1y 8.1t1August 9,11iSaptr+eber 10.111Ottober
heck as applicable)
ating day
10,000-
49,999
(4)
(10)
Solids are retained
in tanks.

7. If and
treated,
as appiic
Waste water is discharged to:
ru
A. Munit ipal er•r Systdr
charge pelints:
A. et1 ©, ca2-3 C,o 4-5
O. Does your discharge contain or is
One or Pere of the following subst
activities, or processej: ammonia,
chrc 1um, Comer, lead, mercury, a+
grease, and chlorine (residual). a.tl A.Cres tno
k be 1 ear
it.©6 or more
An unnamed tributary to Town C
k in the
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I certify that I am fa
that to the best of lilyaccurate,
W. WALTON
Yadkin River basin.
it possible for your discharge to contain
MICASas a resul t of your operations
cyewlde, a r.Painum, bery�llivs, tad■ii ,
Ickel, LeleniurP, tine, phenols, ell and
th the inlor*iti
and belief sue
contain in the application awnd
nfor rtion It true, complete, and
Printed Name of Person lgnin
PAR i'N R
of
)rth Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b '2 provides that: An person Who knowingly maic.as
iy false statement representation, or carts . ation la any applicationo`record, report, plan
other -document files or required to be m.aintaiasd under Article 21 or regulations of the
wvironraental Management Commaissi,on implemenif fng that Article. or who falsifies tampers
kntss�rly• renderas iinaccuratesn a " th ,
�
any - recording or monitoring ¢pvice or method required to be
erated or maintained under Ap4iale 2.1:or regulatices of the Environmental Management Commas:
'plemerati°ng that Article, asha/I'%114Uthrof 1 misdemeanor punishable by aline not to exceed
0,001, i or' by •imprisanmp,ctt;' not to exceed six manthd, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1301 pro',
punishment by a fine of".not more than $14,a]O(' or 't,mprilionnrmnt not more than 5 years, or both.
r a'sinilar offense.)

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Vivian Burke, Regional Manager
Mr. Thomas W. Walton
Mercantile Center
Post Office Box 664
Morganton, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Walton:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 7, 1993
28655
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0061034
Mercantile Center
Rowan County, NC
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0061034 was
issued on June 30, 1993 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance are Pages 4-5.
Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 7D4-�631�99 FAX [phone]
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Mr. Thomas W. Walton
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July 7, 1993
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $1O,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may
be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you
are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit,
you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:sl

Permit No. NC0061034
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT Qi(SCHARGE ELIMINATION SY5ThM
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,
Rowan Associates
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Mercantile Center
Webb Road (NCSR 1500) and I-85
southwest of Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Town Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
Pans I, II, and 1II' hereof.
This pez it shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1998
Signed this day
A. Preston. Howard, Jr., Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Perm it No, NCfi 034
S PI ANT TO PE
Rowan Assix
Is hereby autho ° t
Continue to operate an existing u
tes
R S
gsand filter syste consisting of two (2) alloy
septic s in series, a 5 -gallon pump a 4125-squaref. •t surfaces d filter, a
gallon chlorine contact ch ber with tablet chia ur, and a post -aeration unit located at
erg the Center, Webb Road (NC(NCSR 1 and I-S , southwest of Salisbury, Rowan
County (See Part of this Permit), and
2 Discharge from said treatment rr at the
unnamed tribu . ter Town k which is clay
River Basin.
ied on the a hed map into an
s C waters in the Ya -P 1

A. ( ). Eld-LUENT LIMITATIONS A • MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April I - October 31) Pennit No. Ne0061034
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pennittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Etischarge Limitation
Monthly Avg
Flow 0,0062
BOD, 5 day, 20°C 30.0 ingil
Total Suspended Residue 30,0 rrigil
NH3 as N 6,7 mg/I
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 2000./100 rni
Temperature
Oil and Grease
CD
30,0 mg/I
Weekly Avg. Daily Max
Monitoring
Measurement
Frequency
Weekly
45,0 mgil 2/Month
450 mg/l 2/Month
2/Month
400.0 /100 ml 2/Month
Weekly
60.0 mg/I 2/Month
Requirements
ample 'tSayrtple
Typo Location
Instantaneous or E
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
E
* Sample locations: E Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. ( ). EFFLUENT 1.1M1 AT'I©NS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NC0061034
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001.. Such discharges shall be Limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Char
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NI-f3 as N
Fecal Coliforrn (geometric mean)
Temperature
Coil and Grease
Discharge LImitatlon:
Monthly,, Avg
0.0062 NCO
30.0 mg/I
30.0 rng/I
30.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml
30.0 mg/I
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
Weekly Avg. Del Meg
45.0 mg/I
45.0 m,g/I
400.0 /100 ml
60.0 mg/I
Mon Ing
Meesuremest
ECequePuy
Weekly
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
2/Month
Weekly
2/Month
Requlrementt
$ample
Tvee
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
I or E
E
E
E
E
E
E
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Date: October 31, 1989
NPDES STAFF' REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
NPDES Permit No. NC 0061034
PART I GENERAL INF©RMATION
1. Facility and Address: Rowan Associates -Mercantile Center
I--85 and S. R. 1500
Route 11, Box 458-B
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
2. Date of Investigation: October 30, 1989
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. John Nash,
Manager, Webb Road Flea Market; [phone]
5. Directions to Site: Rowan Associates/Mercantile Center's
wastewater treatment system is located in the southeast.
quadrant of the intersection of I-85 and S. R. 1500 (Webb
Road), approximately 4.0 miles southwest of Salisbury in
Rowan. County.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35°35' 45"
Longitude: 80
2' 03"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 16 SE
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading):
land area available for future expansion/upgrading,
necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Sloping
southwest toward receiving water at 3-10%. The treatment
system is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: No dwellings within 500 feet
of the treatment system.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed.
tributary to Town Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin Na.: 03-07-04
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Fish and wildlife propagation,
secondary recreation, agriculture, etc. Downstream
users are not known.

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of wastewater: 0.0062 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing facility at Mercantile Center is a
recirculatingsand filter system which consists of two (2)
2,500 gallon septic. tanks in series, a 7,500 gallon pump
tank, a surface sand filter of 4,125 square feet, and a 900
gallon chlorine. contact chamber with a tablet chlorinator
and. post aeration unit. The facility also receives and
treats wasteflow generated from Stuckey's Restaurant/Fuel
Station, which has twoseptic tanks, and F r:rease trRr with
pit.
Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Excess sludge is
removed periodically and disposed of properly in accordance
with DEM regulation.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: Class I
7. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s): 02, 10
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: N/A
3. Additional effluent limits requests: N/A
4. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The treatment facility at Mercantile Center treats
wastewaters generated from Webb Road Flea Market and Stuckey's
Restaurant/Fuel Station. Review of past monthly self -monitoring
reports, from September, 1988 through August, 1989 indicates that
this facility is in compliance with NPDES Permit effluent

limitations. The facility appeared to be well maintained and
properly operated on the day the inspection was performed.
It is recommended that the NPL)ES discharge permit be renewed
as requested by the applicant.
Signature 'f Report Preparer

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State o North Carolina
Department ofEmironmenti, Health, and Natural Resources
Divisicm of Envirorutiental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • kaleigh, North Carolina 27611
10/25/89
,James G. Martin, Governor R, Paul Wilms
\YAN13`V4a%,!k; .SKrflaarr Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit NO.NC0061034
Mercantile Center
Rowan Associates
Route 11, Box 458-B
Salisbury, NC 28144
Dear Mr. Walton :
Rowan County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on October
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
'Y Request for permit renewal,
N Application Processing. Fee of $10 .
Other ,
25, 1989:
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:''',
Application Form
Engineering proposal (see attachment)
Application Processing Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet ,see attached)
Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. Ybu wiflThe advised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review. of the application.
I am, by copy of thisjetter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed. above.
Sincerely,
CC : MoaTesville Regional
M. Dale Overcash, P.E.
P.O., Box 27687, RAtigh, Ncutl Carohna 27611-7687 (yo 73 701
Art Equal Opportunity Amrmm Acvion Empicr..'er

Pirr
NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (CO9MISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D FOR
AGENCY
USE
10 be
and of
d iy by services, wholesale and retail trade,
commercial establishments includtng vessels
Do not attempt to coamlete this form without r+eadtng the accompanying 4nstrs►c
Please print or type
2. SIC
A.
6. Stree
C. City
one number of Iaci1 ty producing discharge
ROWAN ASSOCIATES - MERCANTILE CENTER
DEVELOPMENT
[iToi'I'
Yin
YEAR h1D DAY
e„h•,��'
,3*/410 •
!- $ f
dress I-85 & SR 1500 - Rt. 1.1 u, Box 458-B
Salisbu
E , County Rowan
G. Telephone No
(leave blank )
3. Number of employees -1 5 -
4, Nature of business . Flea Market & Restaurant
704 857-6660
Area
Code
x
5, (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year*. or Flea Market open on Sat. & Sunday
(b) Check the 'nenVI( s) disch+sr9e occurs: Restaurant open 7 days a week
1,1:iJanuary 2.01February 3.IRMarch 4.MApril 5,OMay
6.29 June 7. 3July 1S,39 August 9.t Septeelsrr 10.V October
11, dl November 12.1D Decomb,r
(C) hlow many days per week;
1,01 2.02-3 3.04-5 4.06-7
6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Discharge per
operating day
y
8. Cooling water, etc„
daily average
C. Other dischar9e(s),
daily average;
Specify
r�jrnum per o er4t�
1ng day for curd
discharge (a11 types)
1-999
(1)
Flow, gallons per operating ray
(2)
99
(3)
10 ,000-
49,i199
(4)
Volume treated before
dfaChar9ing (percent)
0.1-
29.9
(7)
(6)
x
x
65. 95-
94,9 i0C
(9) (1C)
Solids are retained
in tanks.

any of the types of waste identified i
ad, are discharged to places other "
11ub1e.
. either treated or mo-
tors, check W1M
is dlschar9ed to: 0.1-999
(l)
s ys tonw
Ir, Ihnic,y,lwnt
C. 5ciit ic tank
it
(4
U. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify:
8. Number of separate discharge points:
A. ill 6, 02-3 C.tt a-5 0.0 6 or Bare
An unnamed tributary to Town Creek
River basin,
,10, Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or worn of the following substances jiggles a result of your
operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, Cyaa►1 S aluminum, beryllium, ad mm,
chromium. Copper, teed, mercury, Rickel, selenium, tint, p100o1s, e
and
grease, and chlorine (residual),
A,ayes Ltd
I certify that i a■ familiar with the informetioe contained io the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such ioformetion is trim, complete, end
accurate.
Tom W. Walton
Printed Name of
on Signing
Partner
Title
October 1, 1989
Data Application Stirred
mirth Carolina Cetteral Statute 1
any false states ncttt r prexs*ratatipa, or carts. cation is any app
or other document filets or required to be 11ot;si ed under ,Anti
Environmental Management Cot iast,Ott implementing that Article
or kttcnrly renders inaccurate any recording or nonitorisli Oil
in the Yadkin
4,- 215.E tb 3 (2vides that: Any pare vt o knowingly mak
catione'record, report, plc'
1a 21 or relations of t
who falsifies, tampers utt'
method required to be
r,perated or maintained under A tilts 21.'oe regulate ate "of the raninetotal Management Con. :!
",.1L sting that Article, shall `be"° t, of a atisdemeanor punishable by aline not to excc.
or by ierprisonsant not to excse silt months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 10"1 pr
punishmerht` by a fine of -not more than. D,MO or isrpriet not nor* than. 5 years, or ba°
:...r a sir^i1ar offense.)

NPDES WASTE LO
()CATION
PERMIT NO.: NC0061034
PERMITIFE NAME:
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major Minor
Pipe No.: 011
Design Capacity: 0.0062 MGD
Domestic (i% of Flow):
Industrial (%© of Flow):
Comments:
Flea Market and Restaurant
No Classification change within 3 mi.: Facility class I,
STREAM INDEX: 12-115-3
RECEIVING STREAM: Town Creek
Class: C
Sub -Basin: 03-07-04
uT
Reference USGS Quad: E 16SE, China Grove
County: Rowan
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Requested by
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Summer
Winter
(please attach)
Date: 10/25/89
Date:
Date:
Modeler
Date Rec.
Drainage Area (mil ) , 3 `{
7Q10 (cfs) 5 . -1-Winter 7Q10
Toxicity Limits: IWC %p
Instream Monitoring:,,
Com
Avg. Streamflow (cfs):_
s) l i 30Q2 (cfs) . A.3
Acute/Chronic
Parameters
Upstream Location
Downstream Location
Effluent
Characteristics
BOD5 (mg/1)
NH-N (mg/1)
D.O. (mg )
TSS (mg/1)
F. Col. (/1
pH (SU)
e

Request No.: 5456
WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM -�JE'
Facility Name: Mercantile Center/Rowan.7� --i
NPDES No. • NC0061034 ASSOC."01tevlR Me�nk�MAn 1Ef1E�Li
Type of Waste: Domestic
Status: EXistin rAe� 1990
e
Receiving Stream: UT to Town Creek
Classification: C
Subbasin: 30704
County: Rowan
Regional Office: Mooresville 'r.
Date of Request:
Jule Shanklin
quest: 10/25/89
Quad: E16SE
Drainage area:
Summer 7Q10:
Winter 7Q10:
Average flow:
30Q2:
__-_--_- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS -
EXISTING-----�°
PROPOSED
Wasteflow
(mgd) : 0.0062
BOD5 (mg/1) : 30
NH3N (mg/1) :
DO (mg/1) :
Fecal coliformTSS (mg/1): 30
(#/100m1) : 1000
pH (su): 6-9
Oil and Grease
(mg/1) :
Toxicity Testing Req.: none
Upstream (Y/N) : N
Downstream (Y/N) : N
MONITORING -
Location:
Location:
Location of dischargethan-- COUNTS ------------
Recommend discharge
changed since original model. New data shows iimits.mPossible
ossib ionhlorine toxicity; amodel run,
chlorine actionnlevelS of
0.0062
30
MpJ11ESVRLE
'soak WI"
1.340 sq mi
0.07 cfs
0.17 cfs
1.30 cfs
0.23 cfs
►30
200
6-9
30 {Daily Max: 60)
Recommended by:
Reviewed by
Instream Assessment
Sup
Regional Supervisor:
Permits & Engineering:
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:

DIVISION OF
PROJECT txab
acko i,edge receipt of the follow g do ua r
permit application
.' ec gineeti.ng plan
specifications
other
oryir: taiett hss.,e
approving
the fuiva
rid6c
bet
en assigned
project docui
ibi s. TbiS review
f these treatment fc
of the petrit, yo
on. You will also be.
be rev
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of
items checked below are needed hefor your pro eet can be
rmit application (copies enclosed)
engineering plan (signed and sealed by N.C.P..
speeifit.atior (signed and sealed by N.:.P.f*.)
other additional information detailed on attachment;
. IENTM . ANAG E
a detailed
h respect to the
Division to
se of f'lot`a,te in.
advised of the recommendations
bed of any matter whichneeds
The above checked info'
your application package.:
Division's
bile Regional Sup.
action by isiot .
tits
be_t
needed b.
d as into e
egional Office mu
nc r goal ation.
Mete in
eviewed .
ns. The
not receive .
e be ,mare that the,
oxide RECOMMENDATIONS fro:
f project, Pr iox t final
If you lave any questions, pleasecall the evie enginee
919/ 733.5083.
Amor, yet
at this
ne n niter

AC0061034
Thomas W. Walton
40.4
January 10, 1985
.e*
Initial review of this project indicated the following items that
must be resolved before an authorization to construct can be issued:
1. What type of system currently serves Stuckeys?
2. Please provide the sizes of the existing septic tanks and grease
trays as they are part of this combined wastewater treatment
system.
3. Normally, a letter of request for an Authorization to Construct
signed by the owner should be used for a discharging wastewater
treatment system.
4. The sand filter should have one collector for each two distributors
(centered between the distributors).
5. We allow the use of 5.0 GPD/ft.2 for recirculating surface sand
filters.
6. Does Rowan Associates own'the Stuckey is facility? If not, they
must be included as co-owner for the system and assume joint
responsibility for its operation and maintenance; or Rowan
Associates must agree to accept full responsibility for both
systems.
. The NPDES Permit must be issued before an Authorization to Construct
can be issued.

lease:>:
In accorcance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 1.4, General. Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, application is hereby made by Thomas W. Walton,
(Name of board, individual
or otoe
of the
Q
Associates
f city, village,
of Rowan
(Location of Project
Commission, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development for the approval of
the accompanying plans, specifications, and other data submitted herewith covering the
construction of Proposed Sewage Coo lec ion. System ,from new Mel stile Center
and for a "Permit" for the discharge of Py �s rented JDornestic Sewage
swage, industrial waste or other wastes)
from the Proposed Mercantj.le Center Pretr•eatrrie t TarU s
(sewers, pretreatment facilities, or treatment plant)
New Mercantile Centerinto R
_
servingand
(Namw of�municipality,irystitution or industry, tc )(Name of treatme
went plant
cf Rowan Associates or ground waters, tributary to
nitary district or establishmen
in the county
, to the North. Carolina Environmental Management
(Name of water course)
Lila l Tributary to Town ,Creek near the Southeastern Intersection
(Location of treatment plant}
The plans for the proposed works have been prepared by David A. Robex'ts, P.E.
(Engineering Firm)
of LandiLi, North Carolina
(Address)
Tt is estimated that treatment works will provide adequate capacity to serve the prop o s ed
Mercantile Center and Stuckey' s Store for a period of 20 years, at
which time it is estimated the average daily sewage or waste flow will not exceed
6,200
gallons. It is further expected that the treatment works will affect
at
overall
reductions in pollution as follows: B.O.D.(5-day 20°C) %, suspended solids %,
total solids %, coliform bacteria %, and toxic materials*. The cost of the
proposed works is estimated to be: sewers
treatment plant $ 33, 3©Q other $
3 ec.ernhpr `j , 19 35
'The applivanr hereby agrees ffirr :6 e pmposc work milk
fv
$19, 20 , pumping station $
The works will be completed on or befo
)wart s soc.iates
Post Cii�� : e Box 4.
Banton, N.C. S6L 5