WQ0031133_STFRPT_20210524

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Permitting
Regional Staff Report

FORM: APSRSR 04-10 Page 1 of 3
May 24, 2021

To: DWR Water Quality Permitting Section Central Office Application No.: WQ0031133
Attn: Chloe Lloyd Regional Login No.:

From: Mikal Willmer
Asheville Regional Office
I. GENERAL SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: July 24, 2019 and spoke with new owner (Michael Ricker) on May 24, 2021.
b. Site visit conducted by: Mikal Willmer
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: and their contact information: Michael Ricker 407-604-2002
e. Driving directions: Take I-40 East from Swannanoa to exit 64 in Black Mountain. Turn right onto Hwy-9 South.
Stay on 9-S for approximately 6.3 miles and then take a sharp left onto Crooked Creek Rd. After 1.1 miles you
will take a left onto Catawba Falls Preserve. You will approach a gate that may or may not be open (may need
to obtain access code from permittee). Continue through the gate and continue on for 0.4 miles and take a left
onto Catawba Falls Pkwy. Take Catawba Falls Pkwy way for approximately 2.4 miles. The corner of Lot 194
is to your right directly across from Cumberland Falls Rd.
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES FOR NEW AND MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)

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III. EXISTING FACILITIES FOR MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Certificate #:
Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No N/A
If no, please explain: Facility not yet constructed
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No N/A
If no, please explain: Facility is not yet constructed. Still a forested lot.
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No N/A
If no, please explain: Facility not yet constructed.
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. Facility not yet built.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No N/A
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No N/A
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: Facility not yet built.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
15. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain: .

IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like APS Central Office to obtain through an additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )

6. Signature of report preparer:

Signature of WQROS regional supervisor:

Date:
V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
Lot is still undeveloped. An RI inspection has been created in BIMS to log the discussion with Mr. Ricker. A site
visit has not been conducted in 2021; however, I spoke with Mr. Ricker on the phone regarding his projected plans.
Mr. Ricker stated he purchased lots 192, 193, 194 & 195 and has not determined how they will be developed. He
indicated he may re-plat some of the lots in the future; however, he stated it would at least be a couple of years before
he considers any type of construction activities. He was advised that lots 194 & 195 are only permitted for 3-bedroom
homes and any increase size of home would require a modification. An email with the requirements of 02T and a link
to the digital facility file were emailed to Mr. Ricker. He also stated he has been unable to track down the original
engineer who designed the system. The ARO hard copy file for the facility will be uploaded to Laserfiche and made
available to Mr. Ricker. I will attempt to meet with Mr. Ricker on-site now that he is currently in the area.
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