NC0039853_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Ea.sley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
January 3, 2007
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert
City of High Shoals.
P. 0, Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit
Permit Number NC0039853
City of High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
Alan W,Khmck, P E._ Director
Division of Water Quality
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Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject NPDES permit, Staff of the Mooresville
Regional Office have confirmed that this permit is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with
your request, NPDES permit NC0039853 is rescinded, effective imm.ediately.
If in the future you wish to discharge wastewater to the State'ssurface waters, you must first apply for
and receive a new NPDES perrnit. Operating a facilitywithout a valid NPDES permit will subject the
responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Bob Sledge at (9.19) 733-5083, extension 547 or
the Surface Water Protection Section staff in our Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
Sin.ce -ely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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CITY OF HIGH SHOALS
Post. Office Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Dennis F. Gilbert Beth Usery, CNIC
December 29, 2006
Bob Sledge
NCDENR DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr, Sledge:
The city has received the final notice for the annual Fee for NPDES Permit
NC0039853. As you are aware, the water plant has been shut down since
September 2005 with no plans to re -open, Since September 2005 operations
and all discharge has ceased.
The City of High Shoals is formally asking that the above referenced permit
be rescinded and the annual fee be waived.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number above
Dennis F. Gilbert
Mayor
The City of lf igh Sholis does not discriminate on the basis of face, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment. or the provision of service,

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 22. 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 0500 0002 6814 3281
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms, Beth Usery
City of High Shoals
P. O. Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
SUBJECT: Final Notice - Delinquent Annual Fee
City of High Shoals WTP
NPDES Permit NC0039853
Gaston County
Dear Ms. Usery:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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AND NAIND. DS 0 c!....LR cE s
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All NPDES permittees must pay an Annual Compliance Monitoring Fee. The fee requirement is
documented in your CUITent permit at Part 11. E3, 14. Your annual .fee for the period August 1, 2006 —
July 31, 2007 has not been paid. The amount owed is $7.15.00; a copy of the invoice previously sent by
the Division's Budget Office is attached.
The Division is aware that operations at this facility ceased in September 2005, following the City's
connection to the, Lincoln County water system. Although the city has received counsel from Division
staff as to both the merits of seeking permit rescission and the procedure to accomplish this task, to date
we have not received such a request. As a result, the City still is the holder of the subject permit and
must abide by all of its terms, including the payment. of required fees.
This letter serves as final notice that the Division will refer the fee noted above to the North Carolina
Attorney Gen.eral's Office for collection through the courts unless payment in the amount of $715.00 is
received by February 1, 2007. Make checks payable to NC DENR; including the permit number for
which you are submitting payment on the check and returning it and the bottom. portion of the invoice in
the enclosed envelope.
If upon further reflection, you believe rescission of the permit would be a better option for the City to
choose, you may send that request to the Division in the preaddressed envelope, directing this request to
Bob Sledge instead of the DWQ Budget Office. Upon confirmation of proper closing of the facility and
elimination of the possibility of discharge from the site, the permit would be rescinded and the overdue
annual tee would be waived.
NorthCarolina
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Ninth Carolina Division of WaterQuality 1017 Mail Service CentelRaleigh, NC 2,7699-1617 Phone [phone]
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if you have evid nee that the fee ids afready been paid, plea sc contact me by phone at (1) 7 5083,
tcnsitn547 or via e-rnat bob.sicd.ncnaii.nct.
Robert i.. Sledge
Western i`vPDBS Unit
Central Files
NPDES File
Mooresville Regional Office SWP Section
DWQ Budget Office - FranMcPherson

May 12, 2006
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
Town of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Subject:
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
Michael F. .Easle.y, Go rno
William G. Rossir, Secreta
North Carolina Department of Enviren.ment and Natural ReSallteeS
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
NOV/NRE Response
Compliance Evaluation inspection
High Shoals WTP
NPDES PermitNo. NC0039853
Gaston County,. N.C.
This office issued a Notice of Violation (NOV)/Notice of R.ecommendation for Enforcement
(NRE) on August 2.5, 2005 due to permit- violations noted in the compliance evaluation in.spection
performed on August 17, 2005. This office received your response on September 12, 2005..In addition to
your response, this office was later notified that the Town had ceased the operation of the water plant due
to the activation of the interconnect (potable water) with Lincoln County in September 2005.
Based on the Town's actions that ceased the water plant discharge, this office has decided not to
proceed with an enforcement action at this time. Please be advised that the Town should submit the
request to rescind Permit No. NC0039853 as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact„Mr. Bell or
me at (704) 6.63-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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Date: October 27, 2005
Patsy Yarbrough
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. R055 Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NC0039853
Dear Permittee:
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Wafer Qualcily,„„,,,,,
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The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete, Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staff's ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR, you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (1 5) days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Philips at 919-733-5083 Ext, 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Klimek, P.E.
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Michel F. Easley
G. Ross Jr,,
Department or Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Kiirn : P E. Director
Division of V.`ater Qualir
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
Town oflligh Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Dear Mayor Gilbert
August 25, 2005
7003 2260 0001 3492 6641
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Nigh Shoals WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039853
Gaston County, N.C.
Tracking #: NOV-2005-PC-0204
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on August 17, 2005 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 to him.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) and Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement (NRE) due to the monitoring violations and the failures to provide the proper operation and
maintenance in violation of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-21.5.1.,
as detailed in the and Summary/Effluent Sampling and Sand Filter (Low Rate) Sections of the attached
report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by September 14, 2005, addressing
the deficiencies noted in the Operation & Maintenance, Sand Filter (Low Rate), Summary/Record
Keeping, and Summary/Effluent Sampling Sections of the report, In responding, please address your
comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman. A meeting is requested with you to discuss the issues
noted in the inspection reports for your three NPDES permitted facilities. Please advise if September 15,
2005, at 10:00 A.M. is suitable. If not, please contact this office to reschedule the meeting.
NCDEr.
N, C. Division ©f"'r'ater Quatic}^, Mooresville Regional Office„ 610 E. Center Ave, Suite 001, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
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Mayor Dennis Gilbert
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Atigtist 25, 2005
This letter is also to advise you that this Office is consider sending a recommendation for
enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the continued violations failures to
provide proper operation and maintenance) of G.S. 143-215.1(a) and NPDES Permit No, NC0039851 If
you have an explanation for the violations that you wish to present, pi- se include it in the reques
response. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your
explanation will be forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement pac e for his conside on.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, pl e do not hesitate to contact Mr,„ Bell or me at [phone].
Enclosure
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, PE.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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Water Compliance _ln pectin R,e ort
Section A: National Data System Coding (Le:, PCS}
NPDES
NC0039853
12
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cs/rs/17
Remarks
1.1 1
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Form Approved,
OMB No, 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
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inspection Work Days Facility Self Monitouring Evacuation Rating l~t1 OA
72 ri 73 1 174 751 I
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Facility Da
Name and t..c
POTW name
fi of Faaalityy Inspected (For Industrial Users disataarging to POTW, also include Entry Tame/Date
NPDES permit. Num
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0 28077
Exit Time/Date
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Permit Fxcaratiexl Q
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s) of Orisite Representative(s)/Tities(SPlaone and Fax Numbers)
Name, Address of Responsible Ofaiall IatleaPhone and Fax Number
:lent`1' G 11ert,PG Pox i` Nigh Shoals NC 28077/May0r/709-735-165.
Contacted
No
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ection C: Areas Evaluated during Inspection (Check only these areas evaluated
Per rnit Flow Measurement
Self -Monitoring Program I Sludge Handling Disposal $ Facility Site Review II Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D. Surritrlary of Finding/Cprrrrrrents (Attaoh additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachr"ent summary)
Operations & Maintenance
Records/Reports
Names) and Signature(s) of In
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
M'RC. WQ//704-663- 699 Exe..231,
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previou
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704-663..1 ;988 Ex0.2 64/
Date
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SUMMARY
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RECORD. KEEPING coed:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 04 through May 05, inclusive, No limit
violations were reported. The "less than" values were not being properly calculated in determining the
monthly average values.
Several months of the field sarnpling data could riot be located. Calibration records were not being
documented and retained. The Permit requires that all monitoring information (including calibration and
maintenance records) be kept on file for a period of three years.
EFFLUENT SAMPLING ennt'd;„
Numerous monitoring violations were noted during the review period. No flow was reported for
December 04 and April 05*. No effluent TRC values were reported for December 04 and the week of
4/25/04 - 4/29/04*. Only one effluent TSR (two per month required) value was reported January 05* and
March 05*. No ORC and/or Backup ORC visitation was documented for December 04 and the week of
4/14/05 - 4/18/05*. The inspection verified transcription errors for the "*" labeled time periods and
corresponding parameter. Amended DMRs should be resubmitted. In addition, amended DMRs should be
resubmitted if any of the above -noted discrepancies (not labeled) were transcription errors. A copy of the
field sampling data verifying the transcription error (if any) should be submitted to this office for review prior
to any submittal of amended DMRs.
No permittee signature page were submitted for August 04, September 04, and November 04. The
permittee did not sign the DMRs for July 04, October 04 and December 04. The permittee must ensure that
if the facility failed to meet any permit limits and/or monitoring frequencies, then the noncompliant box is
checked with the corrective actions documented in the comments section.
The ORC did not sign the December 04 DMR. The documentation at the top of the DMR-1 effluent
form was not completed properly for December 04. The upstream and downstream sampling times
(turbidity) were not documented on the DMRs for December 04, March 05, and April 05. The maximums
and minimums and the monthly averages were not completed on the DMRs from December 04 through May
05.
The ORC and permittee must ensure all DMRs are accurate and complete prior to submittal to the
Division. It is the permittee's overall responsibility to ensure all monitoring information is properly
documented and retained according to the requirements of the permit and supporting regulations.
SEE ATFACHED C ST

Peri�iit
(It the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the perrnitle.e submitted tr new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
is access to the plant sae restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The permit description does not include a sand fitter bed for the fitter backwash wastewater.
fyerRtj n Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: '!- : MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, CC. Sludge Judge,
and other that are applicable?
Comment; The plant grounds were not property maintained around the filter bed. Treated (potable) water was being
discharged via buiktfng drain into a ditch (adjacent to the filter bed) from the finished -water pumping system The ditch
discharges the treated water into the same forested area as the filter bed effluent,
Sand Pilfers (l nw rate)
(It pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box, level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of pondinq?
ds the sand fitter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Is the sand fitter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately to 1)
Comment; The filter bed block walls were deteriorated and small leakages were observed. The entire filter bed was
submerged with several inches of water (with floating solids). The water plant operator indicated approximately four
inches of solids had accumulated on top of the filter sand,
d abnratrry
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
is the facility using a contract tab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
incubator (Fecal Col'iform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius*f- 0.2 degrees?
Yes No . NA NF
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Incubator (BOO) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius *.t« 1,0 degrees?
Comment, On -site field analyses are performed under laboratory certification #5130. The noted laboratory deficiencies
(during the inspection) will be addressed in Mr, Chet Whiting's (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report.
Flow Measjrernent - Influent Yes No NA NF
Is flow meter used tor reporting? 0 0 ■ 0
is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 ■ 0
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Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart re c der match the flow meter?
Comment; Instantaneous flows are measured by multiplying the pump rate by the pump run time.
B r.ord Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as requirerf by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years dab. reg. required! 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chair of -custody complete?
Dales, Times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Yes No NA NE
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0 0 ■ 0
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Yes No NA NE
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Re nrrl Keeping
Dales of anapvsis
Name of person perform:mg analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs comptele: they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and ©WO?
(II the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24R with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility 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 on file for review?
Comment: See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Is composite sampling flow proportional"
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
15 proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.A degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: See "Summary' Section for additional comments.
U©strjarn / Downstream Sampling
Is the facility sampling performed as required by fhe permit y, ype, and sampling location)?
Comment:
Ffuent Pipe
is right of way to the outfall properly rataintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property?
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no suspended solids or foam. The effluent is not being discharged into the
permitted outfall location, The effluent was being discharged into a forested area due to the City's failure to provide the
proper maintanenoe to the effluent discharge pipe.
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August 25, 2005
Mayor Dennis Gilbert
City of High Shoals
P.0, Box 6
High Shoals 28077
'Subject: Deffeciencies with permitt NC00039853
High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr, Gilbert;
At the time I agreeed to be your town designated ORC for the P/C 1 plant at the WTP
there were several contions that were addressed , one was that I would receive no oompension for it,
two was that as soon as Ms. Hamrick was certified that she would become ORC, three was that the
deffeaencies would be fixed or repaired,
It is my understanding the City has been aware of these problems since February 2005
As you should be aware visit the plant on a weekly basis, To date there has been little or no response
from tne town to fix, repair, or not so much as a workable time frame for these repairs. I feel must
remind you that the City is required to properly operate and maintame this facility
Some of the problems that have been noted in the pass are: (1) Drying bed walls have
cracks in them. This is allowingEffluent from the fitter backwash to discharge to the ground. Does the
City have a permitt for this, it not the city will probably be looking at a fine in the future, (2) The drying
bed itserf has approx. 4 inches of sludge on it that needs to be removed. (3) The Effluent discharge
line is lying on top of the ground and isn't discharging in the river, but on to the land. This is unacceptable
It is also understood that Mr, Wes Bell from the Mooresville Regional Office performed
a inspection at the facility last week. It is may understanding that there are several other problems
that were found his report should be forthcoming. The state will be looking a time frame for these
deffeciencies to be addressed as will I.
If you have any question please contact me at
Th k You,
Georg
CC: Rex Gleason

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
March 10, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL.
,TURN RECEIPT RE'Q1iESTEL)
Mayor Dennis Gilbert
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director.
Subject: Notice of Violation
Failure to Submit Permit Renewal Apprication
NPDES Permit NC0039853
High Shoals WT'P
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
The subject permit expires on July 31, `2005. North Carolina Admit . trative Code (1.5A NCAC 2H.0105(e))
requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy
this requirement, your renewal package should have been sent to the Division postmarked no later than February I, 2005.
The Division has not received a renewal request for the subject petit. This is a violation of your permit at Part I1,
B. 10., which states "Any pennittee that has not requested renewal at le a.st 1.80 days prior to expiration...will subject the
permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215,6 and 33 USC 1251 et_ seq.".
In order to prevent an assessment of civil pe
forms) within 10 days of your receipt of this letter.
s you must submit a completed permit application (see enclosed
If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased and you wish to rescind this pernut, contact Charles Weaver
of my staff; his telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit
with the pemut renewal application. 'If you have any questions, please contact Charles Weaver ofmy staff.
cc: Central files
Mtatresvilit 1
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT us ON THE INTERNET @ htlp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
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NPDES PermitRenewal Checklist
The .following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
Li A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit Submit one signed original and two copies.
The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, submit written documentation showing the authority delegated to any such
Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1.1.11 of the existing NPDES permit).
LI 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 riot generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one
signed original and two copies.
The followin s must be subi d b an ui ic or Industrial acilities
discharging process wastewater:
J Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow > 1J) MGD must
submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with
your application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
March 10, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mayor Dennis Gilbert
City of High Shoals.
P.O, Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Natural Resources
William G. Ross,
Alan W. Klimek,
Subject: Notice of Violation
Failure to Submit Permit Re
NPDES Permit NC0039853
High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
Jr,, Secretary
Director
I Application
The subject permit expires on July 31, 2005, North Carolina Administrative Code (1.5A NCAC 2H.0105(e))
requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy
this requirement; your renewal package should have been sent to the Division postmarked no later than February I., 2005.
The Division has not received a renewal request for the subject permit. This is a violation of your permit at Part IL
B. 10.., which states "Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days plior to expiration., will subject the
permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 1.43-215,6 and 33 USC 1251 et, seq.".
In order to prevent an assessment .of civil penalties you must submit a completed permit application (,•-e enclosed
within 10 days of your receipt of this letter,
Hall wastewater discharge from. your facility has ceased and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Charles Weaver
of my staff; his telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page,
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package, The checklist identifies the items yo
with the pemiit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff
cc: Central Files
M**ijj*l*ioot:Wrooti:Etf*:togRo*ot
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
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NPDES Permit NC0086886
First Union Commons site
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
• A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
J The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
EJ 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.1 Lb of the existing NPDES permit).
LI A nan-ative 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 followingfoIlowingjms must be submitted by any Municipalor Industrial facilities
discharging process wastewater:
L Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices AD to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow > 1.0 MGD must
submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with
your application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, RE., Director
Dennis Gilbert
City of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, NC
Dear Permittee:
28077
November 29, 2004
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0039853
High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
Your NPDES permit expires on July 31, 2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC
2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of
the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
February 1, 2005. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after July 31, 2005, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of
wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or
e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / charies,weaver@ncmail,net
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NPDES Permit NC0039853
High Shoats WTP
Gaston County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
• A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
• The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permit -tee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
ji If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
• A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above trquirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating .100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non -process wastewater cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

1.0/12/20044 03:15 704-735-5595
TOWN HIGH SHOALS PAGE 03
MAYOR
Dennis F. Gilbert
July 19., 2004
CITY CIF HIGH SHOALS
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mr. Richard Bridgeman
NC Dsir►n of Water Quality
919 N.Main St.
Moore4ville, NC 28118
Re: Notice of Violation
NPDES Permit No, NC0039853
Trucking #:NOV-2004-PC-0116
Mr. Hridgeman:
aston
ourrty
CCLERK
Usery
this setter is in response to the Notice of Violation Violations of N.C.
General Statute 143-215.6(a) and NPDES Permit No. NCO° 9853 City of High
Shoals - WTP.
Our backup ORC is Dana Collins and he is clash as a class B which
is the same as Eric Owens our fulltime ORC. We are interviewing at this time
for a class B diatribution ORC. We have made it mandator* that a copy of all
reports, calibrations, etc be held in the city clerk's office as weft. We have
purchased a pair of rubber boots to allow the ORC to puff vegetation out of filter
beds.
We hope this shows we are trying to improve the operations at our Water
Plant. l'f you have any questions, please call the at the number above.
cc: Wes Bell
The City of High Shoals does not discriminate an the
national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment

Michael F. Eitslry. Governor
William C. Ross J%, Secretary
North Carolina Depart:man of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Kkmek, r. E. Director
Division oriA'aier Quality
Cole= 1-1, Sullins„ Depuri Director
Division or Winer Qualiry
September 3, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETuRN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
Town of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
7003 2260 0001 3550 2806
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Sampling Inspection
High Shoals WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039853
Gaston County, N.C.
Tracking #: NOV-2004-PC-0116
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on August 25, 2004 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy ofthe
enclosed report to him. The results of the effluent sampling will be forwarded to you under
separate letter.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of the poor operation
and maintenance and the failure to provide appropriately certified ORC and Backup ORC in
violation of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 as detailed
in the Sand Filters (Low rate) and Record Keeping Sections of the attached report. Pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1. Should this
Office make an enforcement recommendation relative to the violation, you will be advised in
writing.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by September 24, 2004,
addressing the deficiencies noted in the Sand Filters (Low rate), Record Keeping, and
Effluent Sampling Sections of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the
attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Rezional Offi=, 919 North Main Stream Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Mayor Dennis Gilbert
Page Two
September 3, 2004
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, pies do not hesitate to contac Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
netns e
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, PE
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discha
POTW name and NPDES permit Nurnber)
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aintenance Recards/Reporls
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ant/Receiving Waters
Season 0: Sum t tart' of Pindin /Ccrrtttents (Attach additions taf narrative and checklists as n
(See attachment summa
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Agency/tlrce/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Permit: NC0039853 Owner - Facility: City of High Shoals - High Shoals 4WTP
inspection Doric. 08/25/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
PPermlt
(If the present permit expirtss in 6 months or less), Has the permlttee 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:
Qflgrations Maintenarl
Does the plant have general safety sin Lures in place such as rails around or cove
Is the plant generally dean with acceptable housekeeping?
Comment:: The fitter bed was not properly operated and/or maintained,
,Sand Ftltrar5 () nor rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of pending?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
nks, pits, or wells?
Yes Nn t* A tiF
Q Q ■ Q
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II Q Q Q
Yes Naj1F
Q Q I Q
Q Q 11 Q
Yea Nn. NA, ,NE.
Q Q ■ Q
Q Q ■ Q
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Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0.00
Comment: Excessive vegetation was observed throughout the fitter bed, A section of the concrete block wall was
missing. Unfiltered water was observed bypassing the fitter bed through this deficient wall section. Poor filter bed
operation and maintenance has been noted in previous inspection reports,
j ahoratngr 'f s No NA NF
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 0 0
Are all other pararneters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? • 0 0
Is the facility using a contract lab? IN 0 0
Are analytical resutts consistent with data reported on DMRs? MOOD
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0
incubator (Fecal Cofiform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/ 0.2 degrees? 0 Q MI 0
Incubator (1300) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +r- 1.0 degrees? Q 0 • 0
Comment: All on -site analyses are performed under the laboratory certification #5130. Please refer to Mr. Chet Whitings
(Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report regarding the fact$ity°s laboratory prances.
Flow Measurement - Ffituer)t Yes t+ a NA NE
Is flow meter used for reporting? Q 0 0 •
Is flaw meter calibrated annually? 0 Q 0 11
Is flow meter operating properly? Q 0 0 IN
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • Q
Cerement Instantaneous flows are measured by a magnetic flow meter with chart recording that is connected to the fitter
backwash system.
Record Keepinn Yes No NA NF
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?
Are sampling and anatysis data adequate and include:
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling

Permit: NC0039853 Chimer - Facility: City of High Shoals - High Shoals WTP
Inspection Date: 08/25/04 inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Rernrri Kooning YPA, Nn
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis •
Name of person performing analyses
• -
Transported COCs •
Plant records are adequate, available end include 0 0 0 IN
O&M Manual
As built Engineering drawings
•
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs 0
Are DMRs compiete: do they include all permit. parameters? 0 II 0 0
ties the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? 0 0 II 0
(tf the facility Is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each ift 0 0 III 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and currant? 0 • 0 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 II 0 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 • 0 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 0 0 •
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? • 0 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for exarnpte: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Studge 0 0 • 0
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment The Town has not provided a certified Physical Chemical Grade 1 ORC and Backup ORC as of 12/31/03.
All ORC/Backup ORC visitations and maintenance activities should be property documented into a k)g book.
Ffflimnt Sampling Yes Isin NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? 11 0 0 0
is the tubing clean? 0 0 IN 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? 0 II 0 0
Comment; No effluent TRC was reported for the week cif 7/14A33 - 7/18/03 and the enbre month of October 01. The
inspection verified all TRC analyses were perforrned in October 01 The 10-day interval between the collection of the
2/m effluent TSR samples was not adhered to in October 03 and January 04. An amended October 03 OMR should be
resubmitted,
Upstream / DenivristrupLSampling YP,.,S Nn NA ,NF
is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? in 0 0 0
Comment;
Effluent Pipe Yrts No NA NF,
is right of way to the outfatt properly maintained? 1000
Are receiving water free of solids and ftoatable wastewater materials? • 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? • 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? • 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? 0 0 II 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 II 0
Comment The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam.

Michael F. Easley, Governor
Mr, Dennis Gilbert
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
DEPT OF ENVIRONWAT
AND NATURAL RtWelittettS3 Ross, Jr., Secretary
1100REF,'r" A16-4 lifigifiek, RE., Director
August 5, 2004
AUG C 9 2004
WATEROWUIY SECTION
Subject: DMR Non -Submittal Notification
High Shoals WTP
NPDES Permit NC0039853
Gaston County
According to our records, the subject facility is an active wastewater treatment system. As
such, you are required to monitor the treated effluent and to submit the monitoring results to the
Division of Water Quality via Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs). As of the date of this letter,
the Division has not received High Shoals WTP's monthly monitoring reports for May 2004. Failure
to submit the reports is in violation of the subject NPDES Permit, as well as 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a),
which requires the submittal of DMRs no later than the 30th day following the reporting period. If
there is no discharge to report, a DMR is still required to be submitted, noting that there was no
discharge for that month. You may be considered non -compliant with the self -monitoring
requirements of your NPDES permit until the reports have been submitted.
If our records are correct and if your system was classified as an actively discharging facility
anytime during the months indicated above, then to prevent further action, please submit these
reports within fifteen (15) days receipt of this notice to my attention at the address below:
Maureen Crawford
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury SL Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] Internet' h2o,enr,state,nc,us
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NC0039853
August 5, 2004
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If our records do not accurately reflect your current permit status, then please notify me in
order that we can update our system. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. if you have any
questions about this letter, please contact me at 919-733-5t)83, extension 538.
Sincerely,
Maureen Crawford
NPDES Unit
cci t'Mooresville Regional Office. WQ Supervisor
Maureen Crawford, NPI)L t Mit
Central Files

The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
Town of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077-0006
Dear
Gilbert:
North Carolina l)epartlfl
August +, 004
Mich.a:i h'..
WIlliam (3, R
)rtl$teokt atilt Natural Resources
plan'.', ltk�nrtk P. E. Director
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WATER
SUBJECT: State Grant
Project No. E-SRG-T-01-01 12
High Shoals, North Carolina
nliins, 1.)epeut 1)ir
RCM
9 2004
We are in receipt of your letter of July 28, 2004 which provides an updated project.
schedule. Accordingly, we will look forward to receipt of a revised Preliminary Engineering
Report for subject project on or before October 29, 2004.
Thank you for your prompt response. fly
contact me at (919)715-62,12.
JRB/sd
cc:
Willis Engineers
DWG Mooresville Regional Office
Dan Blaisdell
Larry Horton.
Amy Simes
Service Center
Sincere
have a
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'ohn R. Blowe, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants and Loans Section
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Raleigh, North Ca r lina T6 9-1 633
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July 16, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN .RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert., Mayor
Town of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077-0006
SUB:
Dear Mayor Hilbert:
lina Department
Michael E. Ea„gler,(aowtrnor
William (j. Ross Jr., Secretary
nvircmment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek„ P.E.Director
Division of water Quality
C@lcen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of water Quality
AJE
JUL 1 c 2004
State Grant
Project No. E-SRG-T-01-0112
High Shoals, North Carolina
In response tea my prey ious letter to the town of October 6, 2003, Mr. fircg Wells ctf
Willis Engineers submitted a revised project schedule indicating that an amended Preliminary
Report (PER) would be submitted by February I, 2004 with plans and specifications to follow by
May 1, 2004. Neither of the aforementioned documents have been received to date.
It has now been over 3 t.2 years since the NC Environmental Management Commission
approved this project for a grant in the amount of $2,104,681 to address the town's critical
wastewater needs. The General Statutes creating the State Loan and Grant program state that
failure of the applicant to award construction contracts within one year of the date of the offer
shall be cause for withdrawal unless an extension is granted by the receiving agency due to
extenuating circumstances.
It is requested that the town provide .cation as to why this grant should not be
withdrawn as well as a realistic schedule for the completing the necessary steps to move the
project to construction.
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Customer Service
Internet address ,,v°'.°..'_,_:°.i.T<,rs
1 800 623-7748
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
[phone]
FAX [phone]

flonorable Denni Gilbert, a
July 16, 2004
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
Town of High Shoals
P.G. Box 6
High. Shoals, NC 28077
Subject:
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
el F,
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, iOi mcle„ P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Cohen H. 'Sullins, Deputy- Director
Division of Water Quality
August 5, 2003
7001 2510 0004 8286 6679
Notice of Violation - Effluent Liu itati
City of High Shoals WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039853
NOV-2003-LV-0O98
Gaston County
A review of the April 2003 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe
Parameter Reported Value
001 Total Suspended Residue
82
45.0 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 this and any additional violations. If the
violations are ofa continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish, to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or me
at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E,
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Compliancen t Unit
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Phone [phone]
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CustoiuG Service
1477-623-6748

CITY OF HIGH SHOALS
101 Thompkins Street * Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North. Carolina 28077
Phone: [phone] * Fax: [phone]
MAYOR.
Dennis F. Gilbert
April 1.4, 2003
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
NC Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
CITY CLERK
Rebecca A. Milner
Subject: Notice of Deficiency ... NPDES Permit No, NC0039853
Dear Mr. Gleason:
This letter is written in response to the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on
March 11., 2003 by Ms. Sonja Williams of your office in the presence of Mr. Eric Owens,
the Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of the High Shoals water treatment facility,
Under the section titled Laboratory, it was noted that a mid -range check standard was not
verified. It should be noted that after receiving information from Ms.Williams as a
means to correct this, the ORC contacted HACH and ordered a .mid -range standard.
Under the section Self Monitoring Program, it was noted that a limit violation was
noticed on August 21, 2002. At this time, the receiving stream had a high turbidity
reading and this added to the limit, it should also be noted that the City will continue to
strive to operate within compliance standards.
Since
Dennis F. Gilbert
Mayor
The City of Hi ,
origin, sex, re.&
cs not discrsminate on the basis of race,
r disability in employment or the provision ot
APR 1 5 2003
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ch 18, 2003
The Horahle Jat~ttes R. Montgomery, Mayor
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Mic#rak'. Easley
Governor
«atla rra G, Ross, Jr„Secretzry
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Notice of Def is iency
Compliance Evaluation inspection
City of High Shoals 'WVTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039853
Gaston County, North Carolina
Dear Mayor.1lontgomery:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation 'Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 11, 2003, by Ms. Sonja Williams of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a
copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) because of the deficiencies
noted in the Self -Monitoring program and Sludge Disposal sections of the Inspection Report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this office by April 25, 2003,
addressing the deficiencies noted in the above referenced sections of the Inspection Report. in
responding, please state corrective actions for the noted deficiencies and address your comments
toa the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
If you have questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact M.
'illiams or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
VE)D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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1 86 527748
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, .Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Nature! Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
May
2002
CERTIFIED MAIL CM # 7001 2510 0005 0287 8033
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Honorable James R, Montgomery, Mayor
City of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation lnspectio
High Shoals WTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0039853
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Mayor Montgomery;
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on May 14, 2002 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 to him.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (.NOV) because of failure to properly
operate and maintain the facility in violation of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 as detailed in the Facility Site Review/Operations & Maintenance
Section of the attached report. Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.1. Should. this Office make an enforcement recommendation relative to the
violation, you will be advised in vrTiting.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by June 11, 2002,
addressing the deficiencies noted in the Facility Site Review/Operations & Maintenance, and
Laboratory Sections of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention
of Mr. Richard Bridgeman,.
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone]
Fax [phone],0

Notice of Violation
Mayor James IL ontgome
Page Two
The report should be self-explanatort'; however, should you have any questions nonce inn
is report, please do not hesitate to c nt .ct lax. Bell or me at 663-1699,
Enclosure
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, Pb.
.ter Quality. Regional Supe s r
cc: GastonCounty Health l ep e

US Environrnental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 2046
Water Compliance Inspection Report
NC Dt'visitart cif water Quality / Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR
National-Dati Syst to Cit log"
t orm Approved,
OMB No:2040-0057
Approval Expires 8-31-98
Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
5 NC0039853 02/05/14 G S 2
Remarks:
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected.:
City of High Shoals WTP
Gaston Hillview Drive
High Shoals
Gaston County, North Carolina
Entry Time:
1;4.0 pm
00/1'1/
ctive Date;
Exit Time/Da
2:24 pm
02/05/14
Permit Expiration Date:
05/07/31
Names) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s):
[vlr. Fri; Owens/ORC/704-735-2910
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
The Honorable lames R. Montgomery
Cif of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Title: Mayor
Phone No:
704-735-1651
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C. Areas Evaiu
During inspection (Check only those areas evalua
Per
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
X Flow Measurement
X Self -Monitoring Program
Compliance Schedules
Efluent/Receiving Waters X Lobo
X Operations & Maintenance Sewer Overflow
X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention
Pretreatment Multimedia
Storm Water Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Names) and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Bell
Agency/Office/Telephone No:
NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/[phone]
Date:
5/21/02
Date:
Signature of Management QA Reviewer:
Agency/Office/Phone & Fax No:
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev. 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
Date:

High Shoals
Page Two
Treatment Plant
The facility was last inspected by Wes Bell of this Office on February 21and 28, 2001.
PERMIT:
The permit authorizes the continued operation of a water treatment plant with a discharge of
filter backwash.
The permit became effective on 11/1100 and expires on 7/31/05.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of discharge monitoring reports (DMR's.), chain of custody
forms, sample analysis reports, and calibration data were reviewed at the time of the inspection. The
pH check standard is not documented as stated in the Laboratory Section of this report. The
remaining records were organized and well maintained.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:
The water treatment pianes filter backwash is discharged onto a sand drying bed on a daily
basis. The City has replaced the sand and installed a liner; however, a .major leakage had occurred
through the liner and wall prior to the inspection. The ORC had removed sediment, etc, from the.
.sediment basins and discharged the contents into the basin. According to the ORC, this surge of
flow caused a small section of the liner and wall to fail. A large amount of wastewater had
discharged through the wall and onto the ground. No surface water was affected. The previous
water level suggests, as indicated by the staining of the walls, that the basin nearly overflows during
this semi annual cleaning of the sediment basins. The City shall provide the necessary actions to
immediately repair the drying bed wall. in addition, ti NPDES Permit requires that the facility be
properly operated and maintained at all times. The ORC shall also limit the amount of water
entering the drying bed during the semi annual. cleaning events to prevent an overflow or bypass.
Failure to properly operate and maintain the facility can subject the City to possible civil penalties
and invoke an operator performance review by the Division.
The facility is staffed with one Grade 1 ORC. The ORC was ver.r.,, knowledgeable of the
treatment processes and equipment used at the facility.
RatinE: Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory for failing to properly operate and
maintain the filter bed)
LABORATORY:
K&W Laboratories (Certification #559) in Charlotte, North Carolina has been contracted
to provide analytical support. The laboratory was not evaluated during this inspection.
The TRC meter is calibrated annually; however, a midrange check standard is not verified
before each day of meter usage as required by Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 1020B(5).
Documentation must include the midrange standard with the corresponding meter reading, the blank
value, and a copy of the annual curve. Note: This deficiency was cited in the previous inspection
report dated 2/28/01.

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High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Page Three
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent discharge was clear with no visible suspended solids or foam. The facility
discharges into the South Fork Catawba River, which is a WS-IV water in the Catawba River Basin,
The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted by the discharge. The discharge
outfall was well maintained and accessible at the time of the inspection,
A review of the DMRs have indicated numerous TRC values in excess of 2840, Be aware
that a stream action level of 17,ugil has been established for TRC for chronic toxicity effects, An
action level of 28/41 has been set as the maximum allowable effluent concentration to protect the
receiving stream against acute toxicity effects. Please maintain the TRC concentration as low as
possible.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period February 2001 through January 2002,
inclusive, No limit violations were reported. All monitoring frequencies were correct.
On numerous occasions, the same upstream and downstream sample times (turbidity) were
reported on the DMRs. Please be advised that all data required for sample collection and sample
analyses shall he documented in accordance with Standard Methods, 18th Edition, 1060 B and the
NPDES Permit. In addition, no sample time was reported for the upstream and downstream turbidity
for February 2001.
The April 2001 DMR was not signed by the permittee. All DMRs must be accurate and
complete before submittal to the Division.
All samples appeared to be properly preserved and meet the required holding times. The
upstream and downstream sampling locations are consistent with the permit requirements.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Instantaneous flow is measured by a magnetic flow meter with chart recording th'
connected to the filter backwash system
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
Sludge is disposed by Chaney's Septic and Wrecker Service and disposed at the county

Permit NC0039853
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING
— DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall
be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Solids, Total Suspended - 00530
Chlorine, Total Residuals - 50060
Chlorine, Total Residual l - 50060
Iron, Total (as Fe) - 01045
' Aluminum, Total (as Al) - 0110
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimiter2 - 00076
0,008 IUIGD
30.0 mg/
0.1 mI/L
45.©mg/L
©.2 mVL
Weeli
Grab
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Upstream &
Grab Downstream
Footnotes:
1. Total Residual Chlorine limit takes effect 18 months from the effective date oi* the permit. Until the limit
becomes effective, the permittee shall monitor Total Residual Chlorine (with no effluent limit).
2. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts,

Latitude: 35°24'15"
Longitude: 81°12'55"
Quad # F14NW (Llncolnton East)
Stream Class: W5-IV; CA
Subbasin: 03-08-35
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River
NC0039853
City of High Shoals
High Shoals WTP
NOT TO SCALE

Permit NC0039853
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES 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 from this facility arises under
the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to:
. Continue to operate a conventional, surface water treatment plant with a
discharge of filter -backwash wastewater. This facility is located at the High
Shoals wrp on Gaston Hillside Drive (NCSR 1757) near High Shoals in Gaston
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into South Fork Catawba River, classified WS-IV & CA waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

Permit NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH. CAROLINA
DEPA TMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCI- GE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 1.43-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
High Shoals WTP
3486 Gaston Hillside Drive (N'CSR 1757)
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South. Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permitshall become effective 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire t midnight on July 31. 2010.
Signed this day M
2005.
DRAFT(4/26/2005)
Alan W. Klimek, P,E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission.

TO:
*to
A Michael F. Easley
Governor
ATti
NCDENR
NPDES Unit Staff
FROM David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depai inent of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
une 19, 2003
SUBJEC1: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Every 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 the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE).
All 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 the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 pg/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard - 17 ktg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters - 17 pig/L
Revised TRC Policy
• TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new pennits issued after April 1, 2003.
). Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
> Facilities discharging to streams with a 7(210 <0.05 cfs (zero -flow streams) will receive a lirnit of 17 p.g/L.
> Limits will be capped at 28 1.1.g/L to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply -with
the new TRC standard. Therefore, a cornplia.nce schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit added during the current perrnit renewal. This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached)
Shannon Langley

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G, Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environmentan Natural Resources
Al
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E.,„E,EIkt OFFICE
April 27, 2005
The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Subject: Draft NPDES Fermi
Permit NC0039853
High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
A
APR 28 2005
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully so
that you thoroughly understand the conditions and requirements It contains.
Your permit is among several in the Catawba River basin the Division has targeted for expedited renewal. No
major changes have taken place to the Division's management strategy for the Catawba River. The Division
can therefore expedite renewal of permits in the Catawba River basin whose operations have not changed
since the last permit renewal, and whose compliance records are in good standing.
This draft permit contains onell) substantial change from the existing permit:
A Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit has been added to this permit. Because you may need time to
make modifications to your plant in order to comply with this new condition, the TRC limit will not
take effect until eighteen (18) months after the effective date of the final permit. Please refer to the
enclosed TRC policy memo for details.
Submit any written comments to me at the letterhead address no later than thirty (30) days following your
receipt of the draft permit. If the Division does not receive any adverse comments from either you or the
public within this designated time, our office will likely issue the final perrnit in late June, with an effective
date of August 1, 2005.
If you have any questions concerning this draft permit, contact me at [phone], extension 532 or via
email at "Vanessa.Manuei@ncrnakner.
Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel
Eastern NPDES Program
Attachments
Cc: DWQ/SVVP - MRO; w/ attachments
NPDES File
Britt Setzer NCDENR/DEH MRO; w/attachments
One
NjorthCarolina
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet h2o.enrstate.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]

Morino data from samples collected by both the POT\V and the Significant Indus
User (SIU)a These analytical results trust be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) tat rather specific format approved by the Derision
on.
Copies of the POT (s allocation table, new r modified enforcem nt compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, Which in the -
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11, Public Ncitice
The Perinittee shall publish annuali)v a list of Simi cant Industrial. Use (SIUs) that were in Sift facant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Re d l .eet in
The
with support information: in
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report'
The Pertnittee shall maintain adequate funding and s
approved pretreatment program.
words of monitoring activities and results, along
litt records, and records of industrial impact
levels to accomplish the obectives of its
14, Modification to Pretxeatrn nt Pro rams,
Modifications to the approved pretreatment progrann including lath tncat linaxtecl to local limits
modifications, PO'IVX' monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NC1C 2H .0114 and
15A NC -AC 2H Q907.

6. 1uthorir ttion to Construct (
The Permittee shall ensure
industrial users for the construe
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment fa
comply with all. Industrial 'User Pretreatrn
P()1"V lnrpectia n c Monito
The Permittee shall conduct it
ho
Construct permit (At() is issued to all applicable
cation of any pret:reattrient facilitytt. Prior to the issuance of
and treatment process. must he evaluated for its capacity to
Permit (IUP) limitations,
g of their. SIL1s
peetictir, surveillance; an monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program itt order to determine, independent of infurinsupplied b industrial.
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
Inspect all Significant .Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year, tend
Sample: all Significant Industrial "Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year far all pernut-
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 3tf and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar )rear;
a.
b..
SIU Self Ttlorutctritxg and Reporting;
The Pe
shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicttltle monitoring and reporting
quiremetits outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
in 15A NCAC 211 .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15't, NCAC
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement 1
Division.
atrorts of all pretreatment standards
(40 CFR 405 et seq.), prohibitive
.0909, and specific local limitations.
Plan TAP) approved by the
10, Pretreatment Annual Reports (1
The Permittee shall report to the D t sictn in accordance with. 15A •NCAC 2.H .0908, In lieu ofsubtnitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15.A. NCAC 211 .0904 (b) may he
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shalt submit
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous
following address:
r r'rese repo
folic rwing;
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh., NC 276994617
copies of a Pretreatment Annual
e months to the Division at the
shall be submitted accotlir rg to a schedule established by the Director, and shall contain the
a.) Narae
A brief discussion of rea ors for, status of,_ and 'actions taken for all Sigtufrcaiit Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
a'treaa resent Pict gra n S rmtnary- •(PPS)
pretreatment program sunrtnary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
ficant Nnt-Cornplia,nc4 Report (SNCR).
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forrns approved by the Division
cl.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Version 6 0/2003

NPD1?S Pe:
technolc ogics
requirements.
of the H.eadwor
Permitted IUP loadings
deter/nine(' by the IIW'A.
1)ivi
Pretreatment
ogram for approval per 15.A NCAC
NC,'-‘C 21
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, rt^vr
PO'1\X' Pretreatment Program or to include a c�
Pretreatment Program as .required under 'Section
regulations or by the requirements of the approved
Section C. Pretr+eatrnent Programs
Under authority of section
CIF Part 403, North Carolina
.0900, and in accordance with the approved
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submi
The Permit
Water Act,
NCAC 2II .09(
pretreatment program subrnis;sic
but is not limited to tlic impl.rne
(a) or 'tmKh
led and reissued, to incorporate. or modify r
ornpliancc schedule for the development o
402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and
State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
d 402(b)(S) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
e 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 1
,ratii, all prcovisions and regulations
gal are an CD able part cof alai permit.
approved
lC)T\X''
gulations 40
NCAC 2.I-1.
wanted and
proved pretreatnlcrnt program in accordance with Secticati 4t12(1n)O of the Clears
Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Reulatiolis 15 \
authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained 'in Its
and Division approved modifications there of, Such operation shall include
�f the following conditions and requirements:
1. Server Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Perrnittee shall maintain adequate legal authority tc
Industrial. \\%aster Survey (I\\''ti)
The Perrnittee shall update its lrrdustrial Waste Sun en° (I\XIS) to in
'alit rarice ever five years.
.5
1r n )rl g
c Permit
approved pretreatment program.
de all users of the :kewet collec iox
I'In tee shah implement a Division approved Monitorn g Plan for the colleenon of facility specilie
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analr sis (I -I A) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the; Plan shall be reported on the 1)\1Rs (as reduced
1;)y Part II, Section D, and Sectiot
4. Headworks Analysis (FI'WA) and local. Limits
The Permitter shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (1I\X'r'A) at least once even five
years, and as required by the Division. \\''ithin 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Perrnittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local Limits (i.e., an updated H\X%A or documentation. of why o•ne is not needed) [40
CFR 122,421, The Pernutte.e shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A. NCAC 2.H .0909,
specific Local Limits to unptement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 21-1
.0909.
Industrial User -Pretreatment Pernuts {IUP) �`l ,\]locattcatn Tables
In accordance with NC C S 143-215.1, dlc Perrnittee shall issue to all sr, irldustrial a ers, permit, for
operation of pretreatment etlupntent and discharge to the Permittee's rks. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
it wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
shall maintain a current Allocation Tahie (A'I') which summarizes the results
\\'A) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP),
or each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity oaf the P(' )TW as
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. 'This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
POT\X's must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
Any new introduction of pollutants into the P(..)TW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 30.1 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that P(.)T1Xl at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (I) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POT\V, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the P( )T\X".
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from.
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit rnay he
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Pennittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTN,V, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21.;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with p11 lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (B( )D, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the PC..PIAV;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the pony resulting in interference, 'but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POT\X' Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, .nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil ring' in. in amounts that will
cause m"...terference or pass. through;
g. 'Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POT\V ui a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTXX1.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittec to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permitter
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrialuser., the Permitter shall either develop and submit to the
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rears per violation, or by both
2, Annual Performance R.e . ..rts
ennittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the 'Permittee (NC(1S 143-215.1C).
The report shall surrunarize the performance of the collection or treatment system., as well as the extent to which
the .facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to 'water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upou.
which annual period is used for evaluation..
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The 'Permittee shall not continence 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 Pennittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from. the Director of the Division of Water • uality, conduct groundwater
monitoring- as nnay be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted .facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in.Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permitter shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has 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 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 (1001..ig/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 1..ig/1_,) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 ug/1.,) for 2A-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitropheno1; and one milligram per liter
mg/1.,:) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any :activin, has occurred or will occur which would result in AllY discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit., if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum. concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NIPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Pennittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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6. Twenty-four Hour 'Reporting
a. -.Ile 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 tnue 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 it cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken, or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41(1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis fur reports under this section if the oral.
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to .the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or (9'19) 733-3300.
Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit 40 CER 122.41 (1) (7)1.
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes awarethat it failed to subrnit any relevant facts in a perrnit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in. any report to the Dnector, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CI'R 122.41 (1) (8)1.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon ts possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence ur 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 ur characteristic, such as the dumping (if the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or anyother 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 tine, or treatment .facility resulting in a by-pass direct1y. to receiving,
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Permins reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days folkiwing first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availab.ilitT of Reports
Except for data determined to be ctinfidential 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 Qu.ality. ,As required by the ,Nct, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
!Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may .result in the imposition of ctirninal penalties as
provided for in NaTiS 143-215.1 (b)(2) ur in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water ,:ls.ct provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in a n y record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of ctimpliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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e. The anahtical techniques or in.ethods used; and
f.'fix results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Pennittee 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
bv law, to;
a. .Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
records' must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reitsonable tirnes, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
t. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including .monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample (.4 monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location (40 CFR 122.41 fig
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit,
2. Planned Changes
The Permitter shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations o.r
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 1.22.41 OA, Notice .is required only when:
a, The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
12.2.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in .the permit,. nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Pernuttee's sludge use (..ir 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 pert -nit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncomplia.nce
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41. (1) (2)1,
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. .Any such action
may incolporate other requirements as may be necessaiT under the Clean Water .Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)1.
5. -Monitoring Reports
NIonitoring, results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)1,
a. -Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge .Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D, 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal. practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors :any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the D.MR.
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Flow Measurements
.Appropriate flow 'measurement devices and methods consistent with .accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that r pc of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
tnaximum deviation of less than 1.00 from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. How measurementdevices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the: measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the Clow measurementdevice and monitoring location prior to installation,
Once -through condenser cooling water fluty monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters .as specified in Part 1
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement
4. Test Procedures
lest procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EAR: regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-2.15.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting \cts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR. 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are 'below the pen -nit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minitnum 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 mostsensitive ethod 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 nut more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained .for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information., including:
);•• all calibration and maintenance records
all original strip chart recordings fur continuous monitoring instrumentation
s.,1 copies of all reports required by this permit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at am- time [40 CFR
122.411.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements ofthh permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a.The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed .the sampling or m.easurements;
c. '17 he date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final adnunistrative action
subject to judicial review..
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative dekaise of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Pert -Mt -tee 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. IF. (. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11. 13. 2. of this perrnit.
d. Burden of proof [411 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in an enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids., sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in .accordance with NCGS 143-215,1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States, The Permittee
,„
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may he
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 Slucks,,e (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the replation, even if the permit is not mi dified. to incorporate the
requirement. The Pernaittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
Power
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by I5.A NCA(.: 2H.0124
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical grower failures
either by means of alternate power sources., standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
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 clay and tune that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at .the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, .unless other ise specified, before the effluent loins 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 140 CFR 122.41. (j.)1.
Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, Lk 2, 3) or alternative f anis approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completedreporting. period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month .following the issuance of the permit or in thc case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. .Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Proper (1.
i 120 calendar dot°
Recety%rig; notification cof i change in the classitic_ation of the system requirit.
new C)RC and back-up ()RC
A. vacancy in the positit.on of C.)RC or back-up ORC.
The Pernuttee spa
I\ tai.ti to
esgmation of a
at all tames provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary tco operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency., The Pernuttec shall at all tunes properly operate and maintain all facilities. and
systems of treatment and control (,and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Pernuittee to
achieve compliance with the conditioons o this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratcor coatt'rcols arxd alopropriate quality assurance procedures. This .provision requires the I'ernuttec to install
.ind operate backup for au iliart` facilities only when necessary to achieve cormpliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 1.22.41 (e)].
Need to 1 halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permit
reduce the permitted activity in order to mainta
(c)].
nfcorcement action that it would have been necessary to halt of
e with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding lintitaticons [40 CFR 122.4"1 (t
The Perrmittee may allow any bypass to occur whi
only if it also is for essentiall maintenance to assure
provisicorrs of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
122.41 (m) (3)]
bypass. If the Irz'rnttee knows in
at least ten dais befiire th
(2)1
Ir does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
efficient operation. These l)vpasses are not subject to the
anticipated qualitc and effect of the bypass.
Unanticipated bypass. The Pernuttee shall submit n
I.I. E. G. (24-hour notiee).
unanticipated bvpa
shall submit prior
evaluation of the
as required in Part
Prrohibition of Bypass
(1)) By-pass from. the treatment facility is prohibited and the Perrnit _Issuing .x ut oriel nray take enforcement
action against a Pernuttee for bypass, unless:
(1) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal in urrn car set ere: properry damage;
(13) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of au.xiliary 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 instalIed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgement to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
egtuprnent downtime or preventive maintenance; and
tee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section_
(2) B
acti
permit:
m the collection sys
prohibited and the Permit Issuing .Authority niav take enforcement
nittee for a by-pass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
ed with. the treatment facility.
The Permit Issuing Authoxitr°
the Permit Issuing Authority cl
(1) of this section.
5. Li sets
a. Effect of an upset [4P CFR 122.41. (n)
brought for noncompliance with sucl
paragraph b. of this condition are met.
approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
vines that it will nacre the three conditions
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense
sect permit effluent lirnitatic
Nco determination made during
graph c.
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Changes to .authorizationi If an authorization under paragraph (b) if this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization .satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must he submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or 'applications to be signed by, an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122,221
d. Certification. Any person sOting a document under paragraphs a.. or b. of this se(tlun shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122,221:
"I certify„ under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under mydirection or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted, Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations,
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0],
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Tide I5A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 211 .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et, al.
14. Annual Adminis tering, and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2110105 (b) (4)
!nay cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit,
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the pemiitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator 10 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 Cotnmission, The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
ripe of the system. Back-up ()RCs must possess a grade equal to more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15„A NCAC 8(10201],
The ()RC of each Class I facility must;
• Visit the facility at least weekly
Cornply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The OR.0 of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
• Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
• Properly manage and (loci:intent daily operation and maintenance of the facility
• Comply with all other conditions. of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the .facilin, is classified, the I'crrnitteu shall submit a letter to thc Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a, \X!ithin 6t) calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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Severa.bilitT
The provisions of .this permit are severable. If any provision of this ermit„ 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 [NCGS150B-231.
8. Duty_to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing .Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit issuing, .Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this pertnit or to determine compliance Nwith this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit.[40 CFR 122.41 (11)1.
Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity. regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Pertnittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b):I.
10, 1.1!;xpira non of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order tir receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are requiredby the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
,N.ny Permittee that has not requested. renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Perini:nee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 day 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
Allapplications, reports, or information submitted to the Pertrnt lssuing .Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)]..
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, sectetan,,, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions takento gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a :municipality, State, Federal, or other public 'agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR.122,22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person describedin paragraph a. above or by a duly authorizedrepresentative of that person„ Al
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
The written authorizationis subinitted to the Permit Issuing .Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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d. Any person who knowing4 violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the caseof a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties f not more than $1.00,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (.2)]
c. Anyperson 'who knowingly violates section 301, 302, .303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another pers(in in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury., shall, upon nt, be subject to a fine. of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both, In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing, endangerment
.violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $300,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. .An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of Violating the imminent danger prc,vision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,0(X) for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit[North
Carolina General Statutes 5 143-215.6A]
Atty person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307,, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a pernut issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty ',Assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000, [40 CFR
1122.41 (a) (3)]
Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
140 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "133passing" (Part II. (. 4), 'Upsets" Tart II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this pernut shall be construed to relieve the Permittee front any
responsibilities,. liabilities, or .penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal ,Act, 33 US( 1.319. .Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages:, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective conipliance may be temporarily suspended.
4, Oil and .Flazardous 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 responsiblefor
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 140 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or („)ffshore Construction
This permit does nt-it authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of :any work in .any navigable waters..
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Monthly ,Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharg-es" of a pollutant measured during the calendar tnc)I1th, In the case of fecal
conform, the. geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing ,Authority
The Director of the Division of Wat
Quarterly .,.'kverage concentration limit)
'f he average of till samples .taken, over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to beco.me inoperable,
or substantial ;aid pennanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass.. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act,
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Pcrnuttee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. 110.1upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate .treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges." of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. Gen.eral 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 pemiit renewal application 140 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean iter for toxic pollutants and with standards fur 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 let been
modified .to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water „,.'ket providesthat any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved .under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to .exceed S25,000 per day for each violation, 140 CFR -122.41 (a)
(2)1
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who ne.Iigett ily violates sections 301, 302, 306, .307, 308, 318, or
405 of the. Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement, imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(11)(8) of the i‘ct, is subject to criminal penalties of •$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In -the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. 140 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)1
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(l aabczve, influent grab atnliles shall not he collected txzore than cance per hour.
t be call ctecl atzazrc than aerie per hour except at wastewater treatment systerns
ater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention tune of the
in number caf da�rs. Howe er, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
iber of sainthan four cluritzg a 24-hour sampling period..
measurement
the total mass of
that occur. without intcrruptiezn tlnaztt l zttt the
ally except for the infrequent tinges when there
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during a calendar day or an 2 lzczttr perux
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wet the day... °1 he "daily discharge concentration comprise
concentration fear a 24-hcrur sampling period as eitlzt:r a crxrtaltcasite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean a:)f all
grab samples collected. during that period_ (40 CFR 1
low shall he
maintenance
Daily f1[aximum.
The highest "daily discharge" durin the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters rep. daily sainphnf : hall be sampled 5 out of c
permit. The Division c tpects that sampling shall be conductec
disruptions of normal operations pre: t ent weekday sampling. If
f«r any
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is reclttired f)r all seven darts of the week
the .I .ffluent 1.aitnitatiuns and iNtonitoring 1'atl a „�
of Environment and Natural Resources.
'Ile cessation of wastewater treatment at a pernutted facile#tip, or the cessation of all actiax
under the NPDh.S. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Ciecznza;tt:ic ialean
l e Nth root of the product of the uidavidual valises where :N = the number of individual valueslku purposes of
calculating the geo.tnetric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection lever") shall be considered = 1.
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samples
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aced under 40 C:"R Part 116 pursuant to
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PART II
STAND CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
'Month
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Act or "the .:act"
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h arges.
divided by the nu
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expected total daily
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give 24-hour pert(d
collection, or
able time
the tune rotes- als between samples dc.tcrn.
How measurement between sample intervals sha
gallon interval between sample cc
the treatment system, or
vidual values.
any portion of a treatment facility including flee c:ollectiorz sastern, wltic
facility,
midn.i
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However, for purposes of this flernait, anv
av be used for sampling.
n
Septetmlaer, and.
24-hour period bt cczaaturunus t,atxipling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml. irr
nple representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
appropriate. method (specific number and site of aliquots necessary,. the tainae
nple.s, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
obtained by the° following, methods:
:orrtiiuous sample_ collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
nd combined pr:opo
collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
of flow measured at the time° of individual sample
f equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
r of gallons passing the sampling
use of a flow recorder and
reatc:r tl'aan 1 /"?4 of the
ctzo
Constant tirne/constant vixlttrrxe; a series of grab sampks of equal volume cc
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluen
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of rao greater than
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than Tbtl milliliters. Use of
requires prior .approval by the Director.
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITS ONITORING RE t I�I IRI MEN l S — FINAL
During the period beginning on August t, 2005, and lasting until July 31, 2010a the permittee is
authorized to discharge treated wastewater from outfall. 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the perrnittee asspecified below:
Flow, in conduit er thru tretentplant 500
alids, Total Suspended - 00530
Chlorine, Total Residual l - 50060
Chlorine, Total Residual l - 50060
Iron, Total Las Fe) - 01045
Aluminum, Total (as Al) - 0110
Solids, Settleable - 00545
Turbidity, HGH Turbid'
2-0
7
0,008 MG©
30,0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L
ntaneous Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab Effluent
28 pg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
eekly Grab Effluent
Weekly Grab Effluent
0.1mIPL ©.2 ml/L Week Grab Effluent
Upstream &
Weekly Grab Downstream
ihlorine limit takes effect February 1, 2007, Until the limit becomes ett-estive„ the p rrniittee
itor Total Residual Chlorine (with no effluent limit).
2. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instrea.mturbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
7 11 samples must he collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Discharge
©utfall 001
Latitude; 35°24'15"
Longitude: 81°12'55"
Quad # F14NW (Lincolnton East) City of High Shoals.
Stream Class: WS-IV; CA High Shoals WTP
Subbasin: O3•©8-35
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba Rover
NC0039853
Faci ity
Location
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Pemut NC0039853
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued penult bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the pei mit conditions, requirements, terms, and. provisions included 'herein.
The City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to:
• Continue to operate a conventional, surface water treatment plant with a
discharge of filter -backwash wastewater. This facility is located at the High
Shoals WIT on Gaston Hillside Drive (NCSR 1757) near High Shoals in Gaston
Cou.nty.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached.
map into South Fork Catawba River, classified WS-IV & CA waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

Permit NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEP. Tl' ENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
High Shoals WTP
3486 Gaston Hillside Drive (NCSR 1757)
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent Ianiits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof,
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2005.
This per t and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 3l, 2010.
Signed this day June 17, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Belnick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

The Honorable Dennis Gilbert, Mayor
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28.077
Dear Mayor Gilbert:
Michael F Easley, Governor
AND NAT-t),'7,',"::, RESOURC 1)in G Ross, Ir,, Secretary
Egt3tiriaDep,u*,.ErjOrpretint and Natural Resuurees
Alan W Klimek, P.E , Director
Division of. Water Quality
ATEON
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0039853
High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
The Division received your application for a wastewater discharge permit on April 6, 2005. Division
personnel have reviewed and approved your application. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES
discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143.-
215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 2004, and as subsequently amended.
A Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit has been added to this permit. Because you may need time to
make modifications to your plant in order to comply with this new condition, the 'I'RC limit will not take effect
until February 1, 2007.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right 10 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 15.0B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-671.4. 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 Vanessa Manuel at telephone
number [phone], extension 532.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Belnick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachment
cc: Central Files
DWWSWP — MR0
NPDES File
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NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of 'Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC .27699-1.617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
intemel: h2o.enrstale,no,us 512 N. Salisbury Si, Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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To: NI'll)ES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Vanessa Manuel
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
Date: July 14, 2005
NPDES STAFF PORT AND COMMENDATION
MRO No. 05-53
County: Gaston County
Permit No. NC0039853
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
C/ City of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
2. Date of investigation: June 14, 2005
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer 11
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Joe Cote, WTP Operator, [phone].
5, Directions to site: From the junction of Salem Church Road (SR 1307) and NC Highway
155 (formerly US 321) in southern Lincoln County, travel west on Hwy 155
approximately 0,45 mile. Turn left onto Gaston Hillview Drive (SR 1757) and travel to
the end of the road. The WTP is located at the end of Gaston Elillview Drive.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points.
Latitude: 35' 2415" Longitude: 81 12' 55"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 NW USGS Quad Name: Lincolnton East
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Yes. There is limited area
available for expansion, if necessary.

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8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Slopes range from 7 to 10%. The
WTP is not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwellings within 500 feet of the WTP.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a, Classification: WS-LV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-35
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream has a good flow at all times. The City of Gastonia's water intake is located
approximately eight (8) mites downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WO
a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.008 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0.008
MGD.
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.008
MGT/
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued in
the past two years.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: The existing facility consists of a surface sand filter.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: There
are no proposed WWT facilities at this time (see Part III, No. 2).
g.
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is used in the water treatment
process.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals accumulated from the top
of the sand filter are disposed at the County landfill,

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Treatment plant classification: This facility has been assigned a Class I rating.
4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Codes: 21 Main Treatment Unit Code: 50001.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: It is anticipated that a total
residual chlorine (TRC) limit will be added to the permit upon renewal.
Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility is not under an SOC nor is
one being considered at this time. If a TRC limit is added to the permit, an 18-month
compliance schedule will be included in the permit to allow for permitting and construction.
Alternative Analysis Evaluation
Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area, poor topography.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: None presently available to
Subsurface: Insufficient area, poor topography
PART IV EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
e site.
The City of High Shoals has applied for permit renewal for the subject facility. There
have been no changes to either the permit or the WTP since the permit was last reissued.
Changes anticipated during the term of this renewal are detailed in Part III, No. 2 above.
Pending receipt and approval of the draft permit by the MRO and the pein'ittee, it is
recommended that the peniiit be renewed as requested.
r
h:\ds r\d srti5\hishswtp
Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Date

Michael F. Easley, Gov AMA
William G. Ross Jr.,, Secretary
North Carolina Dr si. 11..nvir€ornnettt and Natural Resources
April 6, 2005
Amelia Hamrick.
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals North. Carolina 28077
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal appl'cat
NPDES Permit NC0039853
City of High Shoals wrP
Cleveland County
Dear Ms. Hamrick:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 6, 2005. A member of the NPD S Unlit will
review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You
should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in
your existing permit win remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If youhave any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone],
extension 363.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source B
CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regional Qffic
NPDES Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 161'7 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-161 [phone] Customer Service
Inlemet: h2a.ennstate nc.us
512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27604
FAX [phone]-623-674l

City of High Shoals
Water Treatment Plant
PO Box 101 Thoinpkin Street
High Shcials NC 28077
March 29, 2005
In regards to NPDES Renewal
Charles H Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Charles H Weaver, Jr,,
Enclosed you will find the required items for renewal of the City of High Shoals NPDES
Permit No NC0039853 Please advise if this packet does contain all the information
require for renewal
Respectfully,
Amelia Hamrick

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD without a pretreatment program (or similar publicly owned
discharges <1MGD)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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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
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Facility Name (If different from above)
Street .Address or State Road
City.
State / Zip Code
County
3. Design flow of facility
4. Population served:
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MGD. Average monthly flow 0 DCVO MGD
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5. Do you receive industrial waste? L Yes
If yes, enter approximate number of industrial disthargers into system
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For municipal discharges <1 MGD without a pretreatment program (or similar publicly owned
discharges <1MGD)
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
RCRA
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NESHAPS
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Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
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7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a mop showing thexact Location of each ouyall):
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8. Is this facility located on Native American. lands? (check one)
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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.
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of
the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S,C, Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense)
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 20, 200C)
Mayor Patsy Yarbrough
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC -39853
High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Yarbrough:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0039853 was issued on October
9, 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 effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set :forth, The section
headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types
and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must
initiate the required monito 'ring, 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 MR-1),
plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that a applicable parts be
completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required,
Please he 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 mariner 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 disch.arge(s).
The conditions include special reporting :requirements in the event of noncompliance,
bypasses, 'treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity
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Mr. Mark Bumgarner
October 20, 2000
Pane No. 2
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, Ifyou, 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,
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.D, Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment.
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
BiII Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 9,
Mayor Patsy �`arhrotig
City of High Shoals
F.O. Box 6
High Shoals, North Cr
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Gaston County
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n personnel have reviewed and approved your application for rcnc,,,Jal of the subject permit.
Accordingly�,r=e are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is 'issued pursuant to the
requirements of i orth Carolina General Statute 1.43-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the L.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended').
if airy parts, me°asur-ement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
t'ou sou have the rig ht to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 699-6 i 14). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please noto that this pem�it is not transferable except after nonce to the Divisio n, The Divisstitn may= requite
snoclitication or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may he 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.
s concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
Sincerely,
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Faint Source Coanzpliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone]
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Permit NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
T E1 TMENT 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, the
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
High Shoals WTP
NCSR 1757
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork of the Catawba. River in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31 2005.
Signed this day October 9, 2000.
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By Authority of the Environmental Management Coniniission

Permit NC0039853
SUPPLEMENT TO PE IT CO R SHEET
The City of High Shoals is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter-backi.vash
wastewater. This facility is located at the High Shoals WTP on NCSR 1757 near
High Shoals in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork of the Catawba River, classified WS IV waters in the
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Permit NC0039853
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
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 LIMITS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
Total Suspended Residue 300 mg/L 45,0
Settleable Solids
Turbidity1
Iron
Total Residual Chlorine
Aluminum
0.1 rnI/L 0.2 ml/L
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Sample Type
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Sample Location
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Upstream & Downstream
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Footnotes:
The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. if the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Part II
Page I of l4
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION . DEFINITIONS
I . 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.
EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a . The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sarnpled
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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Page 2 of 14
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit.
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 1 of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and /or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part. I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
g.
The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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Page 3 of 14
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 tirnes 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 sarnples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric rnean, 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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Page 4 of 14
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
0 B. GENERAL COID11'1©NS
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 knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,.any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c, Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A)
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
I1 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 permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 11, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part 11,
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 perrnittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance 'Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the perrnittee 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.
Furtherrnore, the permittee is responsible for consequential darnages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Right
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 inyasion 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. $everability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Perznit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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Page 6 of 14
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requireme. is
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed.
and certified.
a , All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(I) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) F©r 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
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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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 Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and.
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. (The exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective.] The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C.OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the perrnittee 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 II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The perrnittee 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 +r Reduce not a De
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 permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(I) Anticipated bypass. Tf the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action a
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) 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.

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5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset °" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures,
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated, effluent.

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SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Flew Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based an the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requiresnent
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 L36; 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

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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 $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 Retentign
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.
2. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director,' or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be 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.

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Change in Discharge
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All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:.
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 1.22.42 (a)
(1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not.
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permi
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 perrnittee and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part ll. 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 n
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

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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 becornes 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
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the
(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.
ation in the per
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 I.I. E. 6. of this permit.
Qther 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 subrnit such facts or information.
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 rnore than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrenceof 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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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written. report in letter form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3taif2) 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 offi 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 NCGS143-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the Federal Act,
11. Penalties for Fa 1 si fi ca firm 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.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes
Li Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering "[knit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: Apri 2000
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County:
ton County
Permit No. NC0039
PART I - GENERAL INFORTA.TION
Date of Inves
Report
Water Treat r en t. Pl ant
High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North C ro .ina Zc c 7
0L 20 000
ed. By: Samar Bou*Ghana
'nv. En a veer I
4 Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Eric Owens, WTP
Operat
[phone].
Directions to Site: From the junction of Salem Church Road
(SR 1307) and NC Highway 155 (formerly US 321) in southern
Lincoln County, travel west on Hwy 155 approximately 0.45
mile. Turn. left onto Gaston Hiilvi.ew Drive (SR 1757) and
travel to the end. of the road. The WTP is located at the end
Gaston Hi_ �' `x� ew Drive.
Discharge Point (s). List
_. ode
a
and
discharge points :
Longitude: 81' 12` 5
511r
map extract and indicate treatment facility
point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 1 4 NW
USGS Quad Name, : Li.. acoln ton East
Site sl. e and expansion are consistent with application?
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NPDES Permit NC0039853
City of High Shoals
GASTON County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
Li 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.
rj The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the perrnittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
If an Authorized Represe.nta.tive (see Part ILB. .1 1.b of the existing NPDES permit) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority
delegated to the Authorized Representative.
r A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how
sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and
disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate
any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities
discharging process wastewater:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Irndustries (see Appendix A to Title 40 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122)-must submit a Priority Pallu.tant Analysis (PPA) in
accordance with 40 CFR Part 1.22.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of
February 2, 2000, submit the application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as
soon as possible after February 2, 2000.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial
facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee
required with your application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Permit No. NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P WAIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Gaston Hillview Drive
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, and III hereof.
The permit shall become effective September 1, 1995
This permit and the authoriation to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2000
Signed this day July 25, 1995
ali4ki%,1! S41,r1Crf':
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permitte
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by Ihic permiticc as specie
EtfIuen_t, Characterlstics
discharge L1mitation.s
Unit". (gpecify)
Mµon. Avg, Doij.y Max Mon. Avg, Daily M
Flow 0.008 MGD
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/I 45,0 mg/I
Settleable Solids 0.1 m t/ I 0.2 m I/ I
Turbidity
Iron
Total Residual Chlorine
Aluminum•"
Lbs/da_y
* *
Permit No, NC0039R53
is amht r
d lx.low:
fined to discharge from
Monilorind
Measu rement_._.
Erequ icy
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
amplc locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed ;0 NTU. If the turbidity cxc+
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
*** Alt facilities that utilize alum flocculation.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pl shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard u
sample.
There shall he no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts,
R.equIren ej1,.t_S
Sample •Sample
Type Location
Instantaneous E
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
E.
E
U,D
E
E
ds these levels due to natural
and shall he monitored weekly at the effluent by grab

o. NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NATIONA
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
P►L.L . TANT D HAR , E ELIMINATI! N YSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215J, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management.
Commission, and the Federal. Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to dischargewastewater from a facility located at
High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Gaston Hillview Drive
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent Iirnitattons, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,
II, and III hereof,
The perr
This per
Signed t
shall become effective
and the authorization to discharge shall expire aidnight on July 31, 2000
day
A. Presto r., P.E., Director
Divisio „ ,nmental Management
By Autfion he Environmental Management Commission

Pe it No NC0039853
INT TO PER COVER SHEET
City of High Shoals
hereby au on d t :
Continue to operate an existing water area .nt facility, i a filter backwash design capacity of
0.008 MOD, located at High Shoals Water Treatment Plant, Gaston Hillview Drive, High
Shoals, Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2 Discharge from said trea ant works at the location specified on the attached map into South
Fork Catawba River hi h is classified Class WS-IV waters in the Catawba River Basin:

35'22 30"
81. 15' 1 3000 Fl FT q$ '79
.{aNi' Mapped, edited, and published by the Geological Survey
Control by USGS, USC&GS, and North Carolina Geodetic Survey
Topography by photograrnmelric methods from aerial
photographs taken 1969, Field checked 1970
Polyconic projection, 1927 North American datum
10,000-fool grid based on North Carolina coordinate system
1000•meter Universal Transverse Mercator grid ticks,
zone 17, shown in blue
Fine red dashed lines indicate selected fence and field lines where
generally visible on aerial photographs. This information is unchecked
Red tint indicates area In which only landmark buildings are shown
140,
UTM GRID AND 1970 MAGNETIC NORTH
DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET
AS rONM
•75 ►
SCALE 1:
3000
CONTOUR INTER
DATUM IS MEAN
THIS MAP COMPLIES WITH NATION,
FOR SALE BY U.S. GEOLOGICAL. St
A FOI r)FP nrgrrrrntrin Tfpr,rTn npHr 61•Ar., .

A. ( EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No, NC0039853
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:
Flow
Total Suspended Solids
Settleable Solids
Turbidity
Iron
Total Residual Chlorine
Aluminum***
Discharge Limitations.
Lba/clay
U__Iiite_tIMVSJIY) •Sample
Mon. Avg, D Mon. Avg. Daily Max. Frequency LY& Location
0,008 MGD Weekly Instantaneous E
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 2/Month Grab E
0,1 m1/1 0.2 m 1/ 1 Weekly Grab E
* rk Weekly Grab U,D
Weekly Grab E
Weekly Grab E
Weekly Grab E
* Sample locations: E Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If .the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving. water.
*** All facilities that utilize alum flocculation.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 Standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of 'floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

,11. C DE.PT. OF NATURAL
RESOURCES AND
PRISMNITV DEVELOPMENT
State of North Carolina
Depa trnent of Environment, Health and Natural
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jerry White
POBox6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Dear Mr. White
February 15, 1993
FEB 1 8 1993
MANAGEMENT
I OFFICE:
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Subject: Permit No. NC0039853
High Shoals WTP
Gaston County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit re ei red on. April 27, 1.992, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 1.43-215 vl and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sarnplil g requ erments 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 forth 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 l , 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 wh
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required. by
n , Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or L
.ura that may be required.
If you have any questions cancer dais permit, please contact Mr. Jule Shanklin at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
CC:
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Original Si ne!j• s
Coleen K
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Acting Director
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box, 9 a.. Raleigh ' rth Carolina 27626-0535 Telep)wnc 919-733-;O15
An Equal Opportunity AL'Ert .ActUm Employer
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Permit No. NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IL c DE; to
RESOUR(ZS AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER TEE FEB 1 8 1993
NAM NAL,PQLLUTANTDISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSAV
aF xtlVlRw£lo. R4lodESi1;
MOOR SVILL.E W III% 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,
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Hillside Drive
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limotanons, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1995
Signed this day February 15, 1993
A. Preston Howard, Jr„ Acting Director
Division of Environmental. Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

s hereby authorized to
Perrnit Nor NC0039853
P NT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Tligh Shoals
I . Continue to operate an existing water t atrrr nt facility, with a Filter backwash design capacity ity of
0.008 MOD, located at High Shoals Water Treatment Plant, Hill Drive, High Shoals,
Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
I is hang fr rn said treatment works at the loration specifi c rr the attached map into South
Fork CatRiver which is classified Class W -11(w Fat r in the Catawba River Basin

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EMI i: ENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit. No. NC0039853
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Peni ittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic.
Discharge Limit cm
l,bafday Units (specify
Merv„ Avg. P liy __ Max Mon, Avq,. Deily
Flow 0.00€8
Total Suspended Sotids 30.0 m g / I
Settleable Solids 0.1 m I / I
Turbidity
?roe
Total Residual Chlorine
45.0 mg/I
0.2 m 1 / I
Man itor ing lgequlrements
Measurement Sample
Frequency Type
Weekly bnstantaneous E
2/Month Grab E
Weekly Grab E
Weekly Grab U,D
Weekly Grab E
Weekly Grab E
Sample locations: E - Effluertt, U - Upstream, D - I oeain
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
A.I1 samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The p1-1 shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor grlard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample,
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or vie ihie- foam in other than trace amounts.

PART 1
Section B Schedule of Compliance
1.
The pe
ace
ittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
ce with the following se 0 tile:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent L *taor's by the effective date of the pennit unless
s ified 0 low.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the perTnittee 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 11.
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. , PEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Envirotitriental Management.
2. pgM or Divi5ion
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. ELK
Used herein means
No
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
USG 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 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 clay. 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 I,
g.
The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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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 times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample; A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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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 perrnit, arty consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
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.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act,or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to 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.
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. ()i. and Hazardous Substance Liability.
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected.
thereby.
8. Doty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirement
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit ssuing 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 ranldng 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
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.

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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the 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 Modifl align, Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C..OPERATION AND NIAINTENANCEE OF POLLUTION • NTROLS
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 II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.

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2. • • r Operdtion and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to lialt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treaunent 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 permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. if the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part 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 permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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• periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee subrnitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets,
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The perrnittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The pennittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11, 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 pennittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR I, 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
3. Flow Measurement
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected

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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 Reter}ti4rt
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 Result
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.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changea
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such 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.

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

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

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approved and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater onitoring
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";
(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 (1 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 (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Dischargea
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 perrnittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division,

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accordance with 15A N C 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
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Permit No. NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
1.:LopnrENT
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Hillside Drive
High Shoals
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set fort
Parts 1, 11, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1995
Signed this day
A. Preston Howard, Jr., Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

is he herebyauthorized to:
Permit Na NC 9853
SUPP TO PE COVER
City of High Shoals
. Continue to rate an existing water treatment facilty, with a finer backwash design capaci* of
0.008 MGD, located at High Shoals Water Treatment Plant, lside Drive, High Shoals,
Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
Discharge from said treatment works at the location cified on the a ched p into South
Fork Catawba River which is classified Class -I I waters in the Catawba River Basin.

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0039853
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:
.taus nt Characterlstic
F l ort
Total Suspended Solids
Settleable Solids
Turbidity
Iron
Total Residual Chlorine
Lbslday
Mon. Avg. Deny..
PIecherge 1..frnitiiUoni
Unit, (specify
Mon. Avq,. dtJ1y
0.008
30.0 mg/I
0.1 ml/I
*
45.0 rng/I
0,2 ml/I
x,
Monitorinp
M asaurement
Frequency
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Requirements
Sample
Type
Instantaneous
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
E
E
E
U,D
E
E
* Sample locations; E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

D. Engineering to Lives Analysis Condition
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 witl the temis and conditions the NPDES . it or governing rules,
gulations or laws, the pie ttee shall submit a report in such fo and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty days of notification by
the Division.
Pei No.

To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: May 22, 1992
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
Permit No.: NC0039853
MRO No.: 92-80
FART I GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
2. Date of Investigation: May 20,1992
3, Report Prepared by: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Jerry White,
[phone]
Directions to Site: From the intersection of SR 1307 (Salem
Church Rd.) and Old U.S. Hwy 321 in southern Lincoln County,
travel west on US Hwy 321 0.45 mile. Turn left onto SR 1757
(Hillside Drive) and travel to the end of the road. The WTP
is located at the end of Hillside Drive. Note: The SR
number changes from SR 1757 to SR 1614 at the county line.
The WTP is located in Gaston County.
Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 24' 15"
Longitude: 81° 12' 55"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F14NW USGS Quad Name: Lincolnton East, NC
Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is
adequate land available for expansion and upgrading.
Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Moderate
slopes; the WTP is not located within 100 year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork
Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835

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c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: There are several water intakes
downstream of the discharge; the receiving stream is
large slow moving river. There are several small dams
located along the river.
PART II DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 0% Domestic
100% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.008 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Water
Treatment Plant filter backwash.
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: None
known.
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per
day:
a. Highest month in past 12 months:
b. Highest year in the past 5 years:
/day
s/day
Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
There is no proposed or existing treatment.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: N/A
6 Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): No rating
7. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: 21
Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000
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 Quality, Groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
5. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Permittee, the Town of High Shoals, has applied for
Permit renewal for the discharge from the water treatment plant.
There was no discharge at the time of inspection. The
outfall extends to the South Fork, previously the outfall
discharge approximately 100 feet from the river. The discharge
did not appear to be having an adverse affect on the receiving
stream.
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed.
Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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II III IV Total Points C)
POINTS
Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(see definition No. 33) 4
DFSIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPO
(not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge
handling facilities far -purification plants' totally
closed cycle systems moo, 11 76d—fact s
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d))
0 -- 20,000.......................».. 1
20,001 — 50,000..,....,....,»............ 2
50,001 — 100,000............«............. 3
100,001 — 250,000....................„,,.., 4
250,001 — 500,000................»»......,. 5
500,001 —1,000,000.......... ... ........... 8
1,000,001 — 2,000.000 ........................10
2,000,001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each
200,000 gpd capacity up to a
maximum of 30
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32)
(a) Bar Screens.......................».m»,.... 1
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or
Comminuting Devices ........................2
(c) Grit Removal .......................
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal
(e) Flow Measuring Device ............. . . . ....... 1
or
(f) Instrumented Flow Measurement,.,. . . ..... . .. 2
(g) Preaeration ............ . .... . .............. 2
(h) Influent Flow•Equalization ,
(1) Grease or Oil Separators -
G) Prechkrrination , ,
1.
2
2
2
Mechanical .... , , , , , . 3
8
5
Dissolved Air Flotation.
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) .
(c) Primary Clarifiers
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic
Nontoxic Materials (sludge handling facilities
for water purification plants, sand, gravel,
stone, and other mining operations except
recreational activities such as gem or gold
2
5
5
2
)
ONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ..... 20
Diffused Air System . , . , .. „ » . 1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating or rotor) .....
Separate Sludge Reaeration » , . , , 3
(ii) Trickling Filler
High Rale...............»,,. 7
Standard Rate . . . ....... . . . . . 5
Packed Tower ,.»,,.•,•,...... 5
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Biological Filter ........... . . . .... • , , , 1 0
(iv) Aerated Lagoons.......,..»„..,,„... 10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors . ,
(vi) Sand Filters -
intermittent biological
recirculating biological ,
(vil) Stabilization Lagoons ...... , .... » .
(vlii)Cfarifuer ....... . ... . . . .. . . . ..
(ix) Single stage system for combined
carbonaceous removal of BOD and
nitrogenous removal by nitrification
(see del. No. 12) (Pointsfor this item
have to be In addition 10 Items (5) (a)
(t) through (5) (a) (vili) ..... . . . . . ..
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOO
8
10
2
3
5
5
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs') addition
to enhance organic compound removal .. , .. 5
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration • High Purity Oxygen System ..... 20
Diffused Air System .... • . • .. » . 1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating, orirolor) . , ... • . 8
Separate Sludge Reaeration • , .. , 3
Trickling Filter -
High Rale.........••• 7
Standard Rate .......
Packed Tower,,......,... 5
iological Aerated Filter or Aerated
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors , ..
(v) Sand Filter -
intermittent biotogicat ,
recirculating biological
(v1) Clarifier ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,»,».,»..»
10
10
2
3
5

Et 1TtARY OR ADVANCED T t
(a) Activated Carbons Beds -
without carbon regeneration ....... . .......... 5
with carbon regeneration ................... , 15
(b) powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneration ....... . ......... 5
with carbon regeneration .......... . , .... 15
Air Stripping ........ 5
c Denitrilialion Process + (separate process) ..... 10
Eledrodtialysis .............................. 5
Foam Separation ............................. 5
(c)
(d)
(e)
(1)
(9)
(h)
(1)
(i)
(k)
(I)
IT
Lend Application of Treated Elltuenl
(see definition no. 22b) (not applicable for
sand. gravel, stone and other similar mining
operations)
(1) on agriculturally managed sites (See def.
(ii) by high rate Infiltration on non -agriculturally
managed sites (includes rotary distributors
and similar fixed nozzle systems) ........... 4
(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 Remorat by Biological Processes
(See def. No. 26) .............................
Polishing Ponds - without aeration ...... .
with aeration ....... . . ,
Post Aeration •cascade ..............
diffused or mechanical .. .
4
5
20
2
5
0
5
(m) Reverse Osmosis ......... . ..................... 5
(n) Sand or Mixed -Media Filers - low rale ........... 2
(o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or
Cyanide........................ ....
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide ......... 1 5
5
15
I SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank Heated ............... 10
Aerobic ............... 5
Unheated ... ......... 3
(b) Sludge Slabilization (chemical or thermal) ....... 5
(c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity ........ ....... 2
Vacuum Assisted ....... 5
(d) Sludge Elutrialion .............................5
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ........ 5
(f) Sludge Thickener (gravity) . .................. . 5
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit
(not applicable to a unit rates as (3) (i) ........ 8
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) .... 2
(i) Sludge Folding Tank - Aerated ....... . ........ 5
Non -aerated .... .. .. 2
07 Sludge Incinerator - (not including activated
carbon regeneration) . ... 10
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filler Press or other
similar dewatering devices .................... 10
SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a) Lags►ons.......................................... 2
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurlace)
(see definition 22a)
.+where the facility holds the land app. permit ... 10
-by contracting to a land application operator who
holds the land application permit ..... , .. .. .. 2
-land applicalion of sludge by a contractor who does
not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment
facility where the sludge Is generated ......... 10
(c) Landfilled (burial) .. . ...... . ................... 5
i;IStNFECTION
(a) Chlorination . - ........ • • • • • • ............ .
(b) Dechlorination .............. . ........ .
(a)
5
5
5
5
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (5) (See definition No. 9)
(not applicable to chemical additions rated as ilerrt
(3) G). (Si (a) (xi). (6) (a). (6) (b), (7) (b). (7) (e).
(9) (a). (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
5
5
5
5
(11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanta or Settling Ponds
for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
horn 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 (nol applicable to storage basins
inherent in land application 5
(d) Pumps.__»_........ _.., 3
(e) Stand -By Power Supply . _._ . »,., 3
(f) Thermal Pollution Control 3
TOTAL POINTS
CLASSIFICATION
Class I» . 5 - 25 Points
Class II.. ._» . _ .. - 26. 50 Points
Class iii. .w _ 51- 65 Points
Class lV.___ _ . » , . » 66- Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four 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
or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
val of metal
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal
of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class
Ill.
In -plant processes and related control equipment which are an
integral part of industrial production shall not be conskfered 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 COMMENTS..

NORTH:: CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHOD m�F NArf.t
u (ES =� v°z, AC:C*4 Y
p[1MhtiJ.NAI f1CS%utop.911
to be filed oily by services, wholesale and retail trade,
and other commercial establishments including vessels Y 1 1992
avtgotaruirAL
not attempt to complete this form without reading ",'`"
Please print or type
2. SIC
address, and telephone nulaber of facility producing discharge
A. Name rr # y _
8. Stree
C. City
E. County
G. Telephone No.
(leave blank)
3. Number of employees
4. Nature of business
Arta
Code
APPI,IfAI' ON ► $IUER
YEAR t D,
0. State A/fry
F.
!YID
DAY
5. (a) Check here If discharge occurs all year
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs,
1. 0"January 2. Cebrary
C.o.-June 7,ti3'iu1y B.0 August
11.cYiovember 12.Q'becember
(c) How many days per week:
1.iYrf 2.132.3 3.C34.5 4.C36-7
or
6, Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only
S . t9iay
10. 0 October
eck as applicable)
Discharge per
operating day
A. Sanitary, daily
average
O. Cooling water, etc..
daily average
C. Other discharge(s),
daily average;
Specify
D. Maximum per op
ing day for combined
discharge (all types)
Flow, gallons per operating day
10C(I-4999
(2)
504D-V999
10,DOD-
49,999
(4)
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discharging (percen
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r. Septic tank
4
(3)
14,GW-49,N
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.000 or Mere
U. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify:
8. 4tilt* r of 3epsrste discharge 'lots:
A. 4 8. 02-3 C.0 4-5 11.0 6 or more
of receiving water or waters .--r-j "-
.10. Does your discharge contain or It it possible for your discharge to contain
one or .ore of the following subs't&ices AddfA as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: aawionia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, tlnc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine (residual).
19.0 no
1 certify t
that to the best o
accurate.
Printed Pt of Person Signing
L/.c
Tit)*
Carolina. Genera3 Statute 43721541 2) provides that: Any person who knowingiv mars
any false stateraeasi representation, or certification in any application,°record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
nv ro-nmental M aagetnent Cow issoa implemoscing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers r:'tb,
or knowly renders inaccurate any -recording or monitoring Oaks or method required to be
operated or maintained under ATcXaie 22:or, regulations of the Environmental Men/gamete Comma
i.rmplementing that Article, a -hall be"4u1, .tv of a misdemeanor punishable by aline not to exceed
$1C,nrn, or by imprisonment tint to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 prnv:
a ,punishment by a fine of -not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense,)

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LINCOLNION AND VICINITY
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Date: April 7, 1987
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No. NC 0039853
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: City of High Shoals
Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
2. Date of Investigation: February 6, 1987
3. Report Prepared By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E.
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Ms. Ethyl White;
704/735-1651
Directions to Site: From the intersection of U. S. Highway
321 and S. R. 1307, travel north on U. S. Highway 321
approximately 0.3 mile; turn left on S. R. 1614; travel
south approximately 0.8 mile. The water treatment plant is
at the end of S. R. 1614.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35° 24' 15"
Longitude: 81° 12' 55"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F14NW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The
existing site encompasses approximately one acre. There is
adequate land available for future expansion and
modifications.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
terrain is mildly rolling with slopes generally less than
15%. The existing site is located on a hilltop and appears
to be above any potential flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: South Fork
Catawba River

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a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-08-35
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving waters are used for
agriculture and secondary recreation. The nearest
known downstream municipal water intake is for the City
of Gastonia and is located approximately 8-1/2 miles
downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 0% Domestic
100% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: .008 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: The
wastewater consists entirely of filter backwash and
cleanout of sediment from settling basins at the
municipal water treatment plant.
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: The
discharges may contain residuals of aluminum sulfate,
caustic soda, and chlorine which are added in the water
treatment process.
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 treatment facility consists of a surface sand
filter.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Sludge accumulations
(from the top of the sand filter) are disposed at the County
landfill.
6. Treatment Plant Cl
fication: None
7, SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s): 21
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other: None

UATION RECO NATIONS
eeemmehded that the Permit be renewedwith the
u nt limitations for water treatment plants.
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one Supervisor

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Depa
James G. Martin, Gov :rno
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
State of North Carolina
of Natural Resources and Community Develprrtent
Division of Environmental Management
2 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No. NCOO
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on
County
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
pg p(Copy enclosed),
Application foam
Engineering Proposal (See Attachment),
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
If the application is not made complete within th
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when co
This application has been assigned to
(9191733-083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I aa1 by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above.
cc:
1y,
hour louberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Pere i.ts and Engineering
Pollution Prey t ntian. Pays
PO Box 271i 7, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-76 7 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Atfi a s Action Employer

CITY OF HIGH SHOALS
Post Office Box 6
HIGH SHOALS, N. C. )8077
TELEPHONE 704 735-A651
February 18, 1987
Mr. Ron McMillan, Regional Supr.
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0039853
GASTON
Dear Mr. McMillan:
This is to request renewal for the above mention permit.
There is no proposed change for this discharge.
Please find enclosed a check in the amount of $75.00 for this permi
Sincerely,
Ethel L. White, City Clerk

Ir. Gerald D. Waycaster Mayor
Town of Eigh Shoals.
P.O. Box 6
High Shoals, earth rn:lin 8077
Subj
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' parts,
are unacceptable t+
fore a hearing
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to be coontended
and binding.
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February 24, 1978
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MANAGEMENT

Permit No. NC00398
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under The NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted
by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Gaston County
to receiving waters South Fork of Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 24, 1978
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on December 31, 1982.
Signed this day of February 24, 1978
A. F. orie, Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of High Shoals
is hereby authorized to:
1. Enter into a contract for construction of a filter backwash system
and subsurface sand filter,
2. Construct and. operate an. 8,000 gpd filter backwash system and surface
sand filter located at High Shoals Water Treatment Plant, Gaston
County, (Note Part III, Condition NO. C, D, E of this Permit), and
. Discharge from said treatment works into South Fork. Catawba River
in the Catawba River Basin which is classified Class A -II.

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall (s) serial number(s)001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent CharacteriCharacteristics
DijeLim1tations Monitoring Requirernents
Other Units (Specify) Measurement ** Sam * Sample
Weekly Avg Mont5Ty—Ava ee FTTVg. Frequency Location„
Flow .008 MOD
TSS .91(2.0) 1.36(3.0) 30 mg/1
Settleable Solids .1 ml/l
Turbidity (Above background) 50 JTU
*Sample Location: E-Effluent
.012 Ma)
45 mail
0.16 m1/1
75 JTU
Weekly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Instantaneous E
Grab
Grab
Grab
**All stream samples shall be grab
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and
shall he monitored monthly by grab samples at E.
There s'hall be no discharge 3f floatlng solds or visible foatc 1n .,her than trace amounts,
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B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
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I. The Permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar nays following a date identified in the above
schedule of comPliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by iden&Ified
dates, a written notice of c01191Iance or noncompliance. In the latter
unde, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requiremnnt.
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"Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
"EMC" used herein eans the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous months) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3}, postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on s) . duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North. Carolina 27611
Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
sunmation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal
to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva-
lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of
the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
Composite Sample: A °composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
(3) An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
Grab Sample: A "grab sample'" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the perrnittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
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6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the ter s and
conditions of. this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be, reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with, or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit_ The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with, the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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B. RESPONSIELITIE
1. Right of Entry.
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, andfor their authorized represen
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises wherean effluent sourceis
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and.
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required.
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2 Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable, In the event of any change in control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit. and of the need to
obtain a. permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be forwardedto the Division of Environmental Management.
Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(P)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and G. S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, 8-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part I I , A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
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 ci
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
cumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby..
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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the ex ration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..
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Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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STAFF REPORT AND REC '' E►NDATIONS
Part I - INSPECT"ION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT*PLANT SIT
1. Place isited: High Shoals k ,ter Treatint- Plant
Past Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina
Gaston County
Date:
19/77
3. By. i elinda W
4. Person contacted: Chief Metea
I
Directions to site: Take 321 x- fa i g o l s North Carolina Take
a left onto S. R. 1 C14. Go to tk o end of S. R. 1614, The proposed
site is on h e left.
The bearing and distt ce to the ,roposed Point
is. At Latitude 350 4' and Longitud 810 12"
Size. Ample ac "fo the ;7ro posed at"r t ;a
. 'topookrak•,, kko11 ig
. Location of Nearest swell n None Within ' 0 ' of the. Plant,
utax F rk of Catawba
s
sup .
pros wssin purposes an i any other
of lowor yallay.
P$ DP )SE 1 Ti EATMENT k1k)lRKS
Tie. Cityf kik 5...1 s kroloss to construe:
meat plant that will a filter back, a
every 7 days sane fi i tee° I s proposed to
it is discharged into the Soon. T°ark of
Part III - EVALUATION
iE ATIONS
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1. i nary or food
i ng: watery
alion water treat-
30O ' gallons
ckwash before
It is recomuended that an NPDES Permit be issued to the Pity of lligi° Shoal s
for the proposed water treatment plant. The Per.lt should include the
following set of final effluent limitations:

Para te1
TSS
Settleable Solids
Turbidity (Above Backgrund)
PH
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPT, OF NATURAL. & ECONOMIC. RESOURCEsc:.,
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMTNT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
To be filed- only by municipal wastewater discharger$
FOR
AGENC
0SE
Do not attempt to complete this tcoin before reading the accompanying. instruct -ns
Please print or type
City of
i Name hf organization rewonsible fro- faeility
2, Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A.Ndrne City of High. Shoals Wator 'Treatment Plant
, Ma i ing- address
P*°*
1. Street address
ty 01, Shora-..c
4, State __
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I. Street Citi end of
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. city 3,, C Uri ty Gaston
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4. s t te
Telephone lin 7 (--) 7 3 5 -; 6
Area
Code
It all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility and
to the. best of your knoiiiedge you are nol required to obtain a discharge permit,
proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
3, If you meet the condition stated above, check here 0 and supply the informatIon
asked for lideow. After completing these itemst please complete the date, title, and
signature blocks below and retorn this form to the proper reviewing office without
completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
IIacility receiving waste:
1. Name
0.
Street address
3. (ity
S. State
4, Type cf treatment:
A.0 None B.0Pri4sary C.01ntermediate
5. Design flow (average daily) of facilitya• 8,000 GPD every. 7 days. (Estimated)
6. Percent „901) removal (actual
A. 0 0-29.9 b. 0 30-64.9 C.0 65-84.9 D , 85-94.9 t`,.br' 95 or more
7, Population served:
A,L) 1-199 B.c) 200-499 C Jgti 500-999 0.0 1 ,000- „999
E• o 5 ,000-9,999 r „ 0 10,000 or more
B. Number of separate discharge points:
A. DI I 0 2 C.0 3 D.r.) 4 1,05 F.0 6 or more
-_„
APPLJCATION NOMI3ER
. . —
3. Ctounty „ „. clIaStrOri
5, ZIP
4, County
6. ZIP
D.05econdary E.O.Advanced F.O. Sand Flits.

James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Ms. Ethel L. White
City of High Shoals
PO Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Dear Ms. White:
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North C:aroliirta 27611
August 20, 1.987
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE
Subject: Permit
Water Tre
Gaston County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
February 23, 1987, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements
contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver
or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written
request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such request is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit,
this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request be denied, you
will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part iI
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownersh
control of this discharge.
B.2.
or
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management o
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr.
Jule Shanklin, at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
A►RTHUR MOUBERRY
FOR R. Paul Wilms
Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Supervisor
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, RA g , North Carolina 276U-7687 Tel9i 7
An Equal Opportunity Afdin,tarove Action Employer

Permit No. NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PE R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards, and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North
Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended,
CITY OF HIGH SHOALS
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1614
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba
River Basin
in accordance with effluent Iimttations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Part I, I I , and 1 I I hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 1987
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
August 31, 1992
Signed this day of August 20, 1987
R. PAUL WILMS, DIRECTOR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BY AUTHORITY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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hereby author
Perm'
ENT TO PER IT COVER SHEET
City of High Shoa1s
Continue to er to and discharge apprcixi stem
filter backwash water from the surface sand hits
High Shoals City Water Treatment art into the '.
Catawba River which is classified Class i°W-III'
River Basin.
o. NC0039853
00 GPDof tr ted
ted at the
uth Fork of the
raters in the Catawba

A. EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of
the permittee is authorized to discharge from out all
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
ant Characteristics
k
Da
he permit and lasting until expiration
s) serial numbers) 001.
permittee as specified below:
Discharge Limitations
day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify)
y Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max.
Monitoring Req`uireme
Measurement
Frequency
Sample *Sample
Type Location
Flow
Weekly Instantaneous E
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 2/Month Grab E
Settleable Solids 0.1 m1/1 0.2 ml/1 Weekly Grab E
Turbidity ** ** Weekly
Grab U,D
*Sample locations: E�- Effluent, U — Upstream,
Downstream.
**The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU.
If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge
level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored weekly at the effluent by grab samples
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

SCHEDULEOF COMPLIANCE
Part
permit No
The per ittee shall achieve compliance r th the effluent
l,i Lions specified for di charges in
foll.lowing schedule:
accordance with the
No later than 14 calendar days folag a date identifled In
the above schedule of compliance,, the permittee shall submit
either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions
being required by identified dates, a written notice of
compliance or noncompliance. In the latter ease, the notice
shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions
taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled
requirement.

C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken as required herein
shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the
permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less
than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which
the sample represents.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s)
shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1,
2, 3,) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM,
postmarked no later than the 30th day following the
completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility,
on the last day of the month following the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTN: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
. Definitions
a. Act or "the Act": The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, also know as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C.
1251, et. seq.
b. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all the samples
collected in one calendar month. The monthly average for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of samples
collected in one calendar month.
c. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all the samples
collected during one calendar week (Sun -Sat). The weekly
average for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of
all samples collected in one calendar week (Sun -Sat).
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d. DEM or Division: means the Division of Environmental
Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development.
e. EMC: used herein means the North Car,,, na Environmental
Management Commission.
f. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this
permit is the 24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
g. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of
values is the summation of the individual values divided by
the number of individual values.
h. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values
is the Nth root of the product of the individual values
where N is equal tothe number of individual values. The
geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the
arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
i. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples
collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to
flow, a sample continuously collected proportionally to
flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. If a
composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent
grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals
between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than
hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in
the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the
interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number
of hours than the detention time in number of days;
provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent
grab samples be greater than six hours nor the number of
grab samples less than four during any discharge period of
24 hours or less.
j. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples
collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually.
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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform
to the EMC regulations published pursuant to N.C.G.S.
143-215.63 et seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Act,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g) 33
USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the
requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s)
designated herein more frequently than required by this
permit, using approved analytical methods as specified
above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in
the calculation and reporting of the values is required in
the DMR. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated.
The DEM may require more frequent monitoring or the
monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit
by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring
activities required by this Permit including all records of
analyses performed and calibration and maintenance of
instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3)
years. This period of retention shall be extended during the
course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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PART II GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
. Change in, Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with
the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than
or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility
expansions, production increases, or process modifications
which will result in new, different, or increased discharges
of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES
application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to
the. DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not
previously limited.
2. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control
facility which results in the discharge of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a
sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility or any other
unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown
reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or
treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion
of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates
that the facility has gone out of compliance with its
NPDES permit limitations.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
file a written report in letter form within 15 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working
order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment
or control facilities or systems installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonablesteps tominimize
any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from
noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in
this permit, including such accelerated or additional
monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact
of the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or
severe property damage, or (ii) where excessivestorm
drainage or runoff would. damage any facilities necessary for
compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of
this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or
overflows of this discharge. shall submit, not later than six
months from the date of issuance of this permit, detailed
data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from
each sewer system bypass or overflow.
This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow
analyses are scheduled to be performed as part of an
Environmental Protection Agency facilities planning project.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the
central office or appropriate regional office of the
division as soon as possible but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or
first knowledge of the occurrence of any diversion from or
bypass of facilities.
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants
removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and
in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate
safeguards to prevent the discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate, power sources, standby
generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent,
8. 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.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or
their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of
credentials;
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an
effluent source is located or in which any records are
re Allred to be kept under the terms and conditions of
this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any
records required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring
equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
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2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any
change in control or ownership of facilities from which the
authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the
permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller
by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy
of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of
Environmental Management.
. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS
143-215.3(a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of
the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the
Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may
result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the
Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS
143-215.1(b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this
permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in
part during its term for cause including, but not limited
to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure
to disclose fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a
temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the
authorized discharge.
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. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent
standard or prohibition (including any schedule of
compliance specified. in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act
for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any
limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit
shall be revised. or modified in accordance with the toxic
effluent standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on Bypassing" (Part
II, A-5) and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in
this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or
Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective
compliance may be temporarily suspended.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Lia ility
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the
institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to
which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property
rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
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9. Severability
The provisions of this permit
provision of this permit to
invalid, the application of
circumstances, and the remainder
affected thereby.
10. Expiration of Permit
are severable, and if any
any circumstance is held
such provision to other
of this permit shall not be
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the
expiration date. In order to receive authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall
submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by
the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a
permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6, and 33
USC 1251 et seq.
11. Industrial Pretreatment Standards
the permitting agency
requirements which have
contributing industry and
Other information may be needed regarding new industrial
discharges and this will be requested from the permittee
after the permitting agency has received notice of the new
industrial discharge.
A major contributing industry is one that: (a) has a flow
of 25,000 gallons or more per average work day; (b) has a
flow greater than five percent of the flow carried by the
municipal system receiving the waste; (c) has in its waste a
toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in standards
issued under Section 307(a) of the Act; (d) has significant
impact either singly or in combination with other
contributing industries, on the treatment works or the
quality of its effluent.
Permittee shall require any industrial dischargers into the
permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards (40
CFR, Part 403) promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of
the Act. The permittee shall provide semiannual reports to
regarding the pretreatment
been imposed on each major
the results achieved therefrom.
Any change in the definition of a major contributing
industry as a result of promulgations in response to Section
307 of the Act shall become a part of this permit.
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PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Effluent Limitations on Pollutants Attributable
to Industrial Users
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part 1 of this permit.
Other pollutants attributable to inputs from major contributing
industries using the municipal system may be present in the
permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants,
this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for
any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the permittee allow introduction
of the following wastes into the waste treatment system:
a. Wastes which create a fire or explosion hazard in the
treatment works.
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to
treatment works, and in no case discharges with pH less than
5 unless the system is specifically designed to accomodate
such discharges.
c. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause
obstructions to the flow in sewers or interference with the
proper operation of the treatment works.
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration
which will cause a loss of treatment efficiency.
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in
the treatment works, resulting in interference but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the
treatment works influent exceeds 40 C (104 F) unless the
works are designed to accommodate such heat.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of
this permit, it may be necessary for the permittee to supplement
the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR,
Part 403) to ensure compliance by the permittee with all
applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the major contributing
industries discharging to the municipal system.
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4. This Permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and
reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment
Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development
of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section
402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or
by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program,
as appropriate.
B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this
facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge,
are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permitauthorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and
written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
E. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of
the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of
this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater
standards.
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Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be rrod led, or revoked and reissued to
ncorporate toxicity at ras and monitoring rednirements ra the
event toxicity icit testing other studies s conducted on the euent or
a'aivind stream indicate that d triments. effects may be expected
is the receiving stream ss s `res it of this discharge.
Part Cantitined
units
Loops e
This permit shall be m. di i d, or alternativei , revoked and
reissued, (imply ith err spplica le effluent standard or
scion .scu d or approvsd under Sections 301 ( (C), and
304(b) and 29 a di the Clean a Act, f the
pent standard ao 1.i itsticrr s 3 issued car appr d:
contains di
than any ei
nt conditions or is th r ri mars s"trin ent
Trent limitation in the Perm o
2. controls any pont,
not lii'tsd in the per
The permit s r odiii d or reissued under this p grnph shall. 1.so
containany other r noirem n € in the Act then applicable.

1982 we aro
is issued pursuan
143-21:5.1 and the
U. S. `.,iron t
If any parts,.
unacceptable to you , you have
lag officer upon written d
ipt of this Permit ieenti.
de d is made „ this Permit
DIVISION OF VII
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NC0039853
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES F COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
E
To Discharge Wastewater Under the N It
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of No th. Caroli. a General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards eguiations promu_,gated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution ,o1 Ac;t, as
amended,
City of High Shoals
P. Q. Box 6
High Shoals, North. Carolina 28077
hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
Gaston County
to receiving 'waters of the South Fork of Catawba River in the Catawba River
Basin
condi
on
dance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
ns set forth in Farts. I, II, and III hereof.
l:his emit shall become effective ocT 15 196Z
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
JUN 3 U 19B1
day of OCT t 5 1982
LEE ELL
for
Robert F. Helms Directorµ,
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

Permit No. N0003985
SUPPLEMENT TO T COVER SHEE
f High Shoals Water Treatment Plan
Gaston County
is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate and discharge approximately 8,C0O gpd of treated
filter backwash. water from the surface sand. filter Located at the
High Shoals City Water Treatment Plant into the Sou_:h Fork of the
Catawba River which is classified Class "A -II" waters in the Catawba
River Basin.

EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -FINAL
HIGH SHOALS CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT - GASTON COUNTY
During the period beginning on the effective date of Peranit and lasting until expiration,
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) o01.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the perm tee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
TS5
Settleable Solids (30
Turbidity
Dischare Limittations
Kg/day lbs/day)
ly Avg. Daily Max.
Other Units (Specify)
torin Re
Measurement *** Sample ** Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency type Location
.008 MGD Weekly Instantaneous E
30. mg/1 45 mg/1 Monthly Grab 5
0.1 m1/1 0.15 mg/1 Monthly Grab E
* * Monthly Grab U,D
*The Turbidity' in the receiving waters due to this discharge shall not exceed 50 NTU's.
**Sample Location: E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstrea t
***All stream samples shall be grab.
0
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
and shall be monitored monthly by grab samples at E.
There shall be no discharge of flaat;ing solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part
Per No.
SCHEDULE P COMPLIANCE
1' The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule
No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the ae
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or in the case of specific actions being required hy identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any re dial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.

PART
Permit No. NC
Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, LI, and 1.4) postmarked no later than the 45th
day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on
OCT 1 5 1962 . The DEM may require reporting of additional monitoring
results by written notification. Signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
. Definitions
a. The "daily average discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maxima" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq.. The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g), 13 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the ptrmittee shall record the following information:
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PART tt
Permit No. NC
MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all tr'atment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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PART II
Permit No. NC
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
b. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compl
prohibitions of this permi
nce with the effluent limitations and
the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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PART II
Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The pennittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon thepresentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this penlit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoringmethod required in this permit;
and to sample eny discharge of pollutants.
Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is :h,ot transferable. in the event of anychange in control
or ownership of follities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemolote&, the pemittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller hy letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a perAtIr the, ramof theprospective owner. A copy of the
letter shell he forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 3,08 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 Managewnt. 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 provides for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) 0 in Section
309 of the Feeeref. Act.
4. Permit Modificatlon
After notice and oroortunity or a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and S. 143-215.1(e) esp n'iy, this permit. may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whoi or in plrt during its term, for
cause, includino, ut pnt limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. 0btainir9 this permit. by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully or'i relevant facts; or
c. A change In any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent, reduction or elitnation of the author zeli discharge.
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PART II
Permit No. NC
Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified.
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing"` (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. C. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 UC[ 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC, 1321.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property' or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infrirnement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severabi l i t.y
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the rem4inder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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PART 1
Permit No NC
Expiration er
Per ee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the itte to enforcement procedures as
Provided in N. C. C. S. 143-215.6 andUSC 1261 et see.

PART III
Permit No. NC
Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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Part I .» Ili
ECTIO
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMM T
F EXISTINGWTEf ATEFI TRgAENT
Place visited: Nigh Shoals Water Tr
Post office Box
High Shoals, Borth Ca
Gaston County
Date: March
3, By: Michael
4. Person co
3.
Directions to site:
Shoals. Take a rigl'
The water treat , nt
The bearing a dis
is: At Latitude 35'
Size: Amp
To
Location of
Receiving S
y :
re
Take H i ghway 321
onto S. R. 1614.
lane .is on the lef
net
ice to the existing
'l " and Longitude
is available for the pute
ng.
dwel
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South Fork of Ca.
Kithin
ba Riv
R" SITE
nt
reatment facility.
he plant.
Classification: A -II
Mini r 7-sty, 10--Year discharge at s` to: lgl cf
Usage: Source of water supply for drinking culinary r food
precessin, purposes and any other best u1Sage reguiring waters
of lower quality.
DESC I,PTION OF EXISTING TREATMENT WORKS
wetly the City of High Shoals is discharging 80000
from its $3O,00gallon water treatment plant. Tl.,.
water is treated by a surface sand filtp r before discharge
Fork River.
Part III . EVALUATION AND RE:
E ; TIQNS
t r bac ash
backwas h
th
iue no monitoring reports have bean received at this Office, the plantbe Judged on past or ' sent perfo e. A letter will be directed
ty requesting scission of the past due monitoring reports, and
•de an explanation of the necessity to submit same. Should the
to r ; pond to this request, this Office may r. ",.; enfor
actionagainst the City for violations of the self ui
in their iPDES Permit.
It is
that the NF ES Fe ""it for this facility be renewed.

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Communi-y Deve opmeni
James B. Hunt, Jr, Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MS. Audrey L. Haynes
City of High Shoals
P.O. Box
High Shoals, North Carolina
8077
March 9, 1982
.a1:141
011.0
SUBJECT.Inro,W ti-fOr NPDES Permit
NC0032853
Gaston
Dear Ms, Haynes
Receipt of the following documents is hereby acknowledged:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities
Request for permit renewal
Other
County
If any of the items listed below are checked, the application received is
incomplete and the indicated item(s) must be received before review can begin:
Application Form (copies enclosed)
Engineering Proposal (See (b) 1-5 on 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 Salandin Abdul-Haqq
(919/733-51Si) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
Once the permit is drafted, public notice must be issued for forty-five (45) days
prior to final action on the issuance or denial of the permit. You will be ad-
vised of any comments, recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy. of this letter, requesting that Ot. Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge.
If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the review
person listed above.
cc:
Mooresvil
Sincerely,
—5avikem .442/6,7- wapy
jot W. Lee Fleming, Jr. , P.E.
Branch Head -Permits & Engineering Branch
Water Quality Section
Regional Supervisor Salabdin Abdul-Haon
P. 0, Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

C
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HIGH SHOALS, N, C 28077
TELEPHONE 704 7-16 R1
Ir. Robert Nelms, Director
N.C. Division of Environmental Manage e t
P.O.Box 27587
Raleigh 1,C. 3'311-7687'
Dear "rm Bel
received Your
March _U L. 1982
SUBJECT: Expiroti n of NPDDS
Permit No. NC 0039853
Gaston County
r oday 3 are asking for p rr c
I there are any for r.s to be fi 11 out or an thi ng el s we need to do,
please let us know. Thank you f ryour heipm
sgrasttil
Audrey U Haynes
City Clark

Original Signed y
A. C. TURNAGE, JR.
CC:

ca
A. ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS I `W
During the period beginning n tan
the permittee is authorized to discharge from out
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
Effluent Characteristics
Di charge Limitations
and lasting until
s) serial number(s)
he permittee as specified below:
Other -Units (Specify) Measurement
y Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. frequency
Kg/day (lbs/day'
Flow
TSS
Settleable Matter
Turbidity (above background)
The temperature of the effluent shall
ambient stream water temperature and
ra
on,
Coring Requirements
Sample
Location
Instantaneous E
Grab E
Grab E
Grab U, ,O
lying stream of S°F move the
The pN shall not be less than standard units nor greater than 7),e, standard units and
shall be monitored monthly. at F :air grab app e .
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts,

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes NoX
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Alvarez
Date: April 18, 1995
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston County
Permit No. NC0039853
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: High Shoals Water Treatment Plant
City of High Shoals
Post Office Box 6
High Shoals, North Carolina 28077
Date of Investigation: 04-18-95
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Eric Owens, WTP
Operator, [phone].
Directions to Site: From the junction of Salem Church Road
(SR 1307) and NC Highway 155 (formerly US 321) in southern
Lincoln County, travel west on. Hwy 155 approximately 0.45
mile. Turn left onto Gaston Hiliview Drive (SR 1757) and.
travel to the end of the road. The WTP is located at the end
of Gaston Hillview Drive.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35 24' 15" Longitude: 81 12' 55"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad. No.: F 14 NW USGS Quad Name: Lincointon East
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Moderate
slopes; the WTP is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwellings within 500 feet of

the WTP.
Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork
Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-35
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream has a good flow at
all times. The City of Gastonia`s water intake i,s
located approximately eight (8) miles downstream.
PART II * DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.008 MGD
(Ultimate Design Capacity)
What i.s the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.008 MGD.
Actual
(current
tment capacity of the current facility
ign capacity)? 0.008 MGD.
Date(s) and construction activities allowed by
Authorizations to Construct issued in the prev
years: None.
evious
us two
Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facility consists of a surface sand filter.
Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs,anly): N/A.
Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No,:
Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No.:
Residuals Stabilization:
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 1,0/92
PSRP:
RFRP.
Other:
Page

Landfill: Sludge accumulations (frorrs the top of the sand
filter) are disposed at the County landfill.
Other disposal/utilisation scheme (specify):
Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): No rating given.
4 SIC. Code(s): 4941
Primary:
Main Trea
11
Went Unit Code:
PART III OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Secondary:
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only);'
N/A.
Special monitoring or
requests: None.
Important SOC, JOC or
indicate) N/A.
to
ns : nc using
iance Schedule date
Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has
all of the non -discharge options avai
regional perspective tor each option e=:raluat
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other Disposal Options:
ease
�y evaluated
Please provide
N/A.
Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? None.
Other Special Items: None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed as requested by
the applicant.
NPLES Perm t ,Miff Reoorr
sae ws? 10/92
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Date
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i 10/92
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Topography by photogrammetric methods from aerial
photographs taken 1969, Field checked 1970
Polyconic projection. 1927 North American datum
10,000-foot grid based on North Carolina coordinate system
1000-meter Universal Transverse Mercator grid ticks,
zone 1.7, shown in blue
Fine red dashed lines indicate selected fence and 6ield lines where
generally visible on aerial photographs, This information is unchecked
Red tint indicates area in which only landmark buildings are shown
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Rlte of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B: Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A, Preston Howard, Jr„ P.E., Director
Mr. Eric Owens
City of High Shoals
PG Box 6
High Shoals, NC 28077
Dear, Owens
H
N.e
ENV TR()
& NATURAL
APR 1
1 DM (It t.N hRO u E r w
ral`iI4t `OrfiuE
�1r3d is
April 7, 1995.
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No.N00039853
High Shoals Water Treatment
Gaston County
This to arm knowledge receipt, of the following documents on Fe:- uary 15, 1995:
Application :worm.
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Applicaion. Processing Fee of $200.00,
,Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local- Government Signofif,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
nterbasin Transfer,
Other ,
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)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Locai Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interba,sin Transfer_,
Other Letter xequest_�.�
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P.©. Box 29535, RJ'eg.h, NorTh C. oin 2.762'6-05,35 T&ephone 919-733-7015 FAX [phone]'496
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if the aPPlicatien is not made complete within thirty ,(:)) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Charles Alvarez
(919/733-508g) of our Permits Unit for review. You will, be advised of any
comments reCemmendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy ef this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
SaPerviser 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,
ffaColeen H. Sullins, P.E.
CC:
Mesresviils Regional Office

IS 704 735 5595 HI II SHOALS CITY
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATIONSYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C
to oe filed only Mir persos enSeled 1s
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'of such information is true, ewe:lea, and
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143-215.6 Cb1 1 y l elrorridee► chalk Any person
ion, or cettlicall:ican in any application,
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regu
Commis81on implementing that Article, or who falsifies, t
naccurate any recording or monitoring, device or method required t;u be
dperatedorleaintsined under Article 21 or regulation's of the Environmental Management C©uu isslon
Smpletentitie, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pumitheble by a fine not to exceed
S10,000, or by imp iaonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 V.S.C. Section 1001 provide'
a punishment by a fills of not more than S10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offsn
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