NC0056561_Staff Report_20210802

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 6

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: NC0056561
Attn: Nick Coco Facility name: Maggie Valley WWTP

From: Lauren Armeni
Asheville Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 07/09/2019 (Toxicity split recently conducted on 07/20/2021 & 07/22/2021)
b. Site visit conducted by: Mikal Willmer
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No (See Laserfiche for Inspection)
d. Person contacted: Mike Mehaffey (ORC) and their contact information: [phone] ext.
e. Driving directions: Take exit 20 for US-276 S off of I-40 W towards. Turn right onto US-276 S, then make
a U-turn, and the driveway for the WWTP (5320 Jonathan Creek Road) will be on your right across a
small bridge.
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: 35.59889 Longitude: -83.00639
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Jonathans Creek, Segment 5-26-(7)
Classification: C, Tr
River Basin and Subbasin No. French Broad/04-03-05/06010106
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: River is protected for Class C uses.
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
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:
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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)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

III. EXISTING FACILITIES: z AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Michael Mehaffey Certificate #: 993639 Backup ORC: Thomas Corbin Certificate #: 987148
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities:
 Mechanical influent bar screen
 Back-up manual bar screen
 Flow selector basin
 Two (2) rectangular aeration basins
 Two (2) rectangular Aero-Mod clarifiers
 Five (5) dual aeration blowers
 Two (2) digesters
 Chlorination
 Chlorine contact basin
 Sulfur dioxide dechlorination
 Effluent flow monitoring
 Belt filter press
 Alkaline sludge stabilization facility
Proposed flow: No Change.
Current permitted flow: 1.0 MGD
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership, etc
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:
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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
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:
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.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:

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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., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: 2018 - Did not conduct the effluent pollutant scan
and received a Notice of Violation (NOV), but then conducted the scan in 2019 to satisfy this requirement.
2019 – Notice of Deficiency (NOD) was issued for a limit violation for fecal coliform. No other deficiencies
or violations were issued during the permit cycle.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
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.)
Has the RO been working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): An Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) is required to be submitted within
180 days of issuance of this permit. There is currently no Pretreatment Program.
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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 the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit 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 Assistant Regional Supervisor:

Date:

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8/2/2021
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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
N/A
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