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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 25, 2009
Mr. Steve Wheeler
Town of Lake Lure
P.O. Box 255
Lake Lure, North Carolina 28746
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Authorization to Operate
A to O No. 0253 81 A02
Town of Lake Lure
Town of Lake Lure WWTP
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Wheeler:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Operate was received October 28, 2008, by the
Division of Water Quality (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
operation of the existing 0.995 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated
wastewater into the Broad River in the Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the operation of the following specific modifications:
Replacement of the influent step screen, installation of an effluent flow meter,
replacement of the existing sludge removal system with a new static sludge
removal system, and installation of a new 15-inch effluent discharge line, in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
This Authorization to Operate is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0025381 issued March 15, 2004, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0025381.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
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Mr. Steve Wheeler
March 25, 2009
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In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Operate and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.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, must properly manago the facility; must docunienf:daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all tunes,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's.
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.

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Mr. Steve Wheeler
March 25, 2009
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Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Operate may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to.143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Operate does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
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Sincerely,
rColeen H. Sullins
Jeffrey T. Brown, P.E. — Brown Consultants, P.A., 554B Riverside Drive,
Asheville, NC 28801 _
Rutherford Count Health Department
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Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Michelle McKay, E.I. • .
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