NC0039594_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (6)

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November 22, 2017
Mr.Wes Bell
Environmental Specialist
N,C, Division of Water resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 310
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Subject: Response to Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Tracking# NOD-2017-PC-0249
Dear Mr. Bell:
In response to your reference letter dated November 07, 2017 which noted an operational
deficiency associated with an inoperable grit removal system and a failure to collect effluent samples
over a 24-hr. period the Town of Maiden would like to respond with the following proposed or initiated
solutions to insure we meet all the conditions required in NPDES permit NC0039594. We would &so like to
address the concerns with laboratory, influent sampling, and flow measurement.
L Grit Removal System: The grit washer equipment has been removed from the headworks. The
equipment has been evaluated to determine its overall status and feasibility of repairing the washer
and returning this equipment back into service. The washer has been deemed unrepairable, The
Town will purchase and install a new direct replacement grit washer to serve the same function as
the existing washer during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. If deemed necessary,the Town will contract
with a private waste hauling service to remove and dispose of accumulated material until a
permanent grit removal system can be installed.Taking into consideration the age of headworks
(bar screen,grit removal and influent pumping station) the Town may also consider an engineering
study to evaluate the overall condition of these treatment plant components as apart of future
wastewater upgrades.

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2. Effluent Sampling: The effluent sampler has been programed to collect a minimum of 24 samples
over a 24-hour period.The programing is based on the calculated average flow for the treatment
facility. A weekly calibration and aliquot check is being performed and documented.The sampler is
collecting a sample volume greater than 100 ml with a minimum run time of 24 hours and is now
meeting the NPl3ES permit requirement for composite flow proportional sampling.
The following additional corrective actions have also been taken to address the following concerns
noted in the subject Compliance Inspection Report.
1. Laboratory pH: Laboratory analysis for pH is now following the North Carolina Wastewater
Groundwater Laboratory Certification Approved Procedure for The Analysis of pH Revised 11/17,
2. Laboratory Temperature: The documentation sheet for the laboratory refrigerator has been
reinstated and the laboratory refrigerator temperatures are being recorded daily for every day
the unit is used to store samples. (The treatment facility has been keeping a temperature log for
years and the sheet was discontinued due to an operator error.)
3. Influent Sampler: The influent sampler is being calibrated on a weekly basis using the same
procedure as the effluent sampler.
4. Flow Measurement: The influent flow meter was calibrated on 11/06/2017.The parshall flume
was checked using a staff gauge and the sensor checked for location and correct working order.
A copy of the certification letter is attached to this report,
Should you have any questions concerning this response or need additional information, please
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feel free to contact me at 320-9728 on via email at .r��� ��� �b,� �l�i�1
Sincerely
Timothy R. Hedrick ORC
Town of Maiden
Enclosure:
Calibration Letter
CC: Todd Herms Town Manger
MSW

Equipment Service/Calibration
PO Box 580 Indian Trail NC 28079 Phone[phone] Fax[phone] www.clearwaterinc.net
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Job
Date
11/06/2017
Customer Site Location
Town of Maiden Maiden
Address City
113 West Main Street Maiden
State Zip
NC 28650
Contact Name Email Address
Tim Hedrick [e-mail]
Phone Number Fax Number
[phone] I
Job Type
Calibration
PO or SO Number Service Number
17110610553027
Technician Technician Phone Technician Email
Micah Brewington 910-337-3952 [e-mail]
Salesman Salesman Phone Salesman Email
Jacob Reid 828-302-0011 [e-mail]

Meter/Sampler(1)
Calibration Letter
PO Box 580 Indian Trail NC 28079 Phone[phone] Fax[phone] www.clearwaterinc.nel
Equipment Location
Intl wastewater meter
Equipment
3010 Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter
Primary Device
Parshall Flume
Size
9
Serial Number
208m01064
Totalizer
1036851
Multiplier
x100
Units
Gallons
Begin Level
0.31
End Level
0,31
Signal Strength(Ultrasonic)
93 99
Comments
Calibrated meter with staff gauge.Also checked where the sensor is on the flume and it is correct and is
working correctly to manufacture spec
This is to certify that I was at your facility to calibrate the equipment listed In this letter.A
calibration sticker was placed on the equipment.
If you have any questions, or if we can be of assistance in any manner,please give us a call at(704)821.6777.

Meter/Sampler(2)
Calibration Letter
PO Box 580 Indian Trail NC 28079 Phone[phone] Fax[phone] www.clearwaterinc.net
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Equipment Location
EN meter
Equipment
3010 Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter
Primary Device
V-notch Weir
Size
90
Serial Number
208m01067
Totalizer
56355413
Multiplier
x100 -
Units
Gallons
Begin Level
.26
End Level
.26
Signal Strength(Ultrasonic)
92 99
Comments
Calibrated meter with staff gauge
This 1s to certify that I was at your facility to calibrate the equipment listed In this letter.A
calibration sticker was placed on the equipment.
If you have any questions, or if we can be of assistance in any manner,please give us a call at(704)821-6777.

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATOR DESIGN1ATJ tiumcf�Fqf ,( perSOCC)
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Permittee Owner/Officer Address: Town of 19 North Main�ell �.� R"^ e !i"
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City: Maiden State: N.C. Zip: 28650
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Facility Name: Maiden W,W.T,P. ^ _ Permit# NC0039594 _, _ _°
County: Catawba
YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE AND CLASSIFICATION OF SYSTEM:.
Facility Type:. WW
Facility Grade: Ill __ __-___.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC)
Print Full Name: Timothy R, Hedrick Work Phone: [phone]
Certificate Type: WW Certificate �m .��—.
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cats Grade:.., ______
Email Address: [e-mail]° t � � 9
Signature: ° Effective Date: Oil
"I certify that l agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted, I understand on will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
_ BACKUP ORC
Print Full Name: M. Shuford Wise _ Work Phone::[phone]
Certificate Type: WW Certificate_ �� 3915
ficate Grade: III
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Email Address: [e-mail] _
Signature: _ _. e_.. .. ___... Effective Date: O t I a.D 17
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understa dd and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 1SA NCAC 08G.0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission,"
Mail,fax or email WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Fax:[phone] Email:cer'[e-mail]
ORIGINAL to: Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Mail or Fax Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh
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Michael F Easley,,Governor
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Willinarn(r, Russ Jr,.Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(:`oleen it Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
December 5, 2008
WILLIAM HERMS
TOWN MANAGER C << ,
TOWN OF MAIDEN
PO BOX 125
MAIDEN NC 28650
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment D rt.,�C _r
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Maiden.WWTP r i � � niC�
Permit,Number: NC0039594
Case Number: LV-2008-0418
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Herms:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 061832 in the amount of S3,833.644
received from you dated November 25, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment leviedagainst the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
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Dina Sprinkle
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DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location One
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161.7 Mail Service Center Fax (919)8It7 6492 512 N.Salisbury St. ,Naturally
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Raleigh,NC 27604
Internet: www.nccci terquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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November 14, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 1414
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Herms, Town Manager .
PO Box 125 '
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2008-0418
Dear Mr. Herms:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $3,833.64 ($3,750.00 civil penalty+$83.64 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for July 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0039594. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
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1,125,00 For 3 of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
375,00 For.e. 1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No, NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for TSS.
1 125.00 For h of the one (1) violation of U.S. 14 3-
215,1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BO1).
$ 1.125,00 For_1 _of the one (1) violation of U.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
3,750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.64 Enforcement costs.
3 833.64 TOTAL, AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-21.5.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law` and the factors set forth at U.S. 1431,3-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) "1 he effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality:
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally:
(7) '1he prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.

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Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
I. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
• statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
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(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will

review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter ot'your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please he advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "'Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should he submitted to the .following address:
Point Source Compliance4°'Enforcement l:.,lnit
Division of Water Quality.
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR.
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish.to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition Vs ith
the Office of Administrative hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a_m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1.) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of.A.dninistrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed --provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh; North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:.

Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature. not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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( ate) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT
CASE NO. LV-2008-04118
Outfall Date Parameter 1 .eported Value Permit Limit
001 7/5/08 BOD 67,5 mg/L* 45.0 rnglt.: (Weekly average)
001 7/12/08 BOD 91.0 mgIL* 45..0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 7/26/08 BC 1) 70.5 mg/L* 45.0 mg/t (Weekly average)
001 7/26/08 TSS 59,3 mgr/I.* 45.0 mg/11, (Weekly average)
001 7/'"31/'08 BOD 62..1 mg/L* 30.0 mgl, (Monthly average)
.001 7/3 L108 TSS 36.3 mg/L* 30.0 nlg/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

Fr.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0418
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$3,833.64 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 14, 2008, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRES S
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0418
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NCOO 95q 4
Amount Assessed: $3,833.64
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
Request,For Remission Waiver crfRi, ht to on Administrative ffcar'rr ,> aac.t��'tf nlctiori c7 Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.l(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of tlhec:iyil_penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. l 13B-28?.1(b)were
wrongfullya applied to the detriment of the petitioner ('t/h assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(..b) the violator promptly abated continuing, e,nviror p ental damage resulting from the
violation (Le„ explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent ,lecture
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an_acr ident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for):
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for iu v previous violations:
(e) payment of the civil enalty Will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (r ee., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you„frorrr performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance),
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 11/04/08 Page: 7 of 23
Permit: % • '• • •' MRs Betweent_,•7:2008 ;and 7-2008.- ,=Regio •
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PERMIT:NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden-Maiden WWTP COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
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MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED qC
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE _ LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
07-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 07/05/08 3 X week mg/I 45 67.5 SO Weekly Average Exceeded None q .5,
07-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 07/12/08 3 X week mg/I 45 91 ia -•.-Weekly Average Exceeded None AV. -3
07-2008 001 Effluent BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 07/26/08 3 X week mg/I 45 70.5 Cis, Weekly Average Exceeded None 2i -ij
07-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 07/31/08 3 X week mg/I 30 62.08 )rj(:.A Monthly Average Exceeded Norm I/ 15
07-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 07/26/08 3 X week mg/i 45 59.33 "j‘'C.& Weekly Average Exceeded None dtea :-,
07-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 07/31/08 3 X week mg/I 30 36.31• .y_\.` Monthly Average Exceeded None' `, i a erA
PERMIT:NC0071447 FACILITY: The Diocese of Charlotte-Catholic Conference Center COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville .
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MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
07-2008 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 07/08/08 2 X week ugh 28 37 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
07-2008 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 07/10/08 2 X week ugh 28 29 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
07-2008 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 07/21/08 2 X week ug/l 28 32 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
07-2008 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 07/29/08 2 X week ugh 28 37 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
07-2008 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 07/31/08 2 X week ugh 28 29 Daily Maximum Exceeded None

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0418
Permit Number: NC0039594
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The Maiden 1NWTP effluent BOD weekly average concentration was 67.5 mglL, 91.0 mg/L, and
70.5 mg/L for the weeks ending July 5th, 12th, and 26th respectively, which exceeded the permit
limit of 45.0 mg/L. The TSS weekly average concentration was 59.3 mg/L for the week ending
July 26th, which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L.
The Maiden WWTP BOD monthly average concentration of 62.1 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of July 2008. The TSS monthly average
concentration of 36.3 mg/L exceeded the permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of July
2008.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 50.0% to 102.2% during the
month whereas the TSS weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 31.9% during the
month of July 2008.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 106.9% whereas the TSS
monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 21.0%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as neither BOD nor TSS concentrations
were taken in-stream. BOD is treated as an in-stream toxicant by the State of North
Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased concentrations
could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms. The dissolved
oxygen concentrations taken in stream were slightly reduced at the downstream
monitoring location in July 2008.
Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the depth to which sunlight can
penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. In addition, it can interfere with
the oxygen uptake in organisms such as fish.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.

6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Town is in the process of upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities at the
Maiden WWTP and has discovered that an industrial user is contributing elevated
loading to the plant due to the lack of an adequate pretreatment program. The Town has
taken steps to remove the discharger from the WWTP influent to allow better treatment
before the upgrades are completed. The Maiden WWTP returned to compliance with
their permit limits in August 2008 due to the removal of this industrial discharger from the
collection system.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 12 other CPAs against the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of
the permit with seven CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed
below,
Case Number Description
LV-20080379 $4,146.14 LV for BOD and TSS Penalty was paid in full
IN-2008-0343 $4,146.14 LV for BOO and TSS Penal was paid in full,
LV-2008-0273 $3,206,20 LV for BOO, TSS, and pH. Penalty was aid in full.
LV-2008-0233 $1 956,20 LV for BOO and TSS. Penal was paid in full,
IN-2008-0189 $1,081,20 LV for BOO. Penalty was paid in full.
L-V-2008-0149 $1 081,20 LV for BOD and RI-1.?enalty was paid in full.
,LV-2008-0094 $831.20 LV for BOO. Penaq,was paid in full,
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $83.64
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the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Town oTM&den WWTP,located
on Pinger Street in Catawba County for the Town of Maiden, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities,due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Conversion of the existing treatment modules to aerated sludge holding basins
including two(2)856 SCFM blowers and construction of a new sequencing batch
reactor system consisting of two(2)76-foot diameter sequencing batch reactor
tanks,a 56-foot post-equalization basin,and a 37-foot x 24-foot chlorination and
dechlorination contact basin complete with chemical feed systems, pumps,
aerators,piping,site work, vaults, meters,electrical and controls, and other
appurtenances as necessary to provide a complete treatment system in conformity
with the project plans, specifications,and other supporting data subsequently filed
and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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Michael F Easley,Governor
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Worth Carolina Department of Environment and Natured Resources
P -c Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
October 27, 2008
WILLIAM HERMS
TOWN MANAGER W w �o
TOWN OF MAIDEN <
PO BOX 125
MAIDEN NC 28650
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Maiden WWTP t t
Permit Number.NC0039594
Case Number: LV-2008-0379
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Hems:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 061655 in the amount of$4,146.14
received from you dated October 23, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil.
assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
J . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
October 14, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 0769
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. William Herms, Town Manager
PO Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2008-0379
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $4,146.14 ($4,062.50 civil penalty+$83.64 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for June 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0039594. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
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S 1,250.00 For 4 of the four (4) violations of G.S. 143-
21.5.1(a)(6) arid NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BUI).
,„ 937.50 For 3 of the four(4) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in,
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit.
for TSS.
937.50
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594,'by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BUD.
$ 937.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
.„.
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
• limit for total suspended solids.
S_ .4,062.50 TOTAL MIL PENALTY
8164 Enforcement costs,.
$ 4,146.14 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S„ 143-21.5.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the 'Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G..S. :143B-
282.1.(b)„ which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.

Within thirty days of receipt of this notice; you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for _
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the -
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request •
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address Iisted below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will

review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
•
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Eriforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:

Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, Genial.Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
/000.0,
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Central Files wl attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. IN-2008-0379
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 6/7/08 BOD 148.0 mg/L* 45.0.mg/L: (Weekly average)
001. 611.4/08 BOD 156.5 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 6/21/08 POD 71.0 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average),
001 6/28/08 BOD 175.0'mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 6/7/08 TSS 53.7 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 6/14/08 TSS 94.3 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 6/21/08 TSS 69.3 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 6/28/08 TSS 84.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 6/30108 BOD 130.0 mg/L* 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
001 6/30/08 TSS 72.3 mg/L* 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF.CATAWBA
IN THE MA•1TER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0379
Having been assessed civil.penalties totaling$4,146.14 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 14,2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the •
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of ,2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0379
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $4,146.14
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to,consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0379
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The Maiden WWTP effluent BOD weekly average concentration was 148.0 mg/L, 156.5 mg/L,
71.0 mg/L, and 175.0 mg/L for the weeks ending June 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th respectively,
which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L. The TSS weekly average concentration was 53.7
mg/L, 94.3 mg/L, 69.3 mg/L, and 84.7 mg/L for the weeks ending June 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
respectively, which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L.
The Maiden WWTP BOD monthly average concentration of 129.7 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of June 2008. The TSS monthly average
concentration of 72.3 mg/L exceeded the permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of June
2008.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 57.8% to 288.9% during the
month whereas the TSS weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 19.3% to 109.6% .
during the month of June 2008.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 333.2% during the month of
May 2008 whereas the TSS monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 141.0%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as neither BOD nor TSS concentrations
were taken in-stream. BOD is treated as an in-stream toxicant by the State of North
Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased concentrations
could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms. The dissolved
oxygen concentrations taken in stream were slightly reduced at the downstream
monitoring location in June 2008.
Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the depth to which sunlight can
penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. In addition, it can interfere with
the oxygen uptake in organisms such as fish.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.

5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;.
The Town is in the process of upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities at the
Maiden WWTP and has discovered that an industrial user is contributing elevated
loading to the plant due to the lack of an adequate pretreatment program. The Town has
taken steps to remove the discharger from the WWTP influent to allow better treatment
before the upgrades are completed.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental. Management Commission has regulatory authority;.
and
There have been 11 other CPAs against the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of
the permit with six CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed
below.
Case Number Description
L 2008-9343 $4,14. 1 . .
V- 6�14 LV for BOD and TSS. Penali was 'aid in full. .._.. ��
LV-20©8 J233 E $1,956.2© LV for BOD and TSSIT Penalty paid in full.
LV-2008-0273pPenalty was paid in full. _
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LV-2008-0189 $1,081.20 LV for BOD Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0149 i $1,081.20 LV for SOD and pH. Penalty was paid in full. 7
LV-2008-O094 1 $8311.20 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $83.64
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06-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 06/28/08 3 X week mg/I 45 84.67 Weekly Average Exceeded None
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William G Ross Jr..Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Colecn H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
September 26, 2008
WENDY VANOVER
TOWN OF MAIDEN a
PO I30X 125
MAIDEN NC 28650
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Maiden WWTP
Permit Number: NC0039594
Case Number: LV-2008-0343 D'i - Ur$Qc,e Water Pro ctlon.
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 061437 in the amount of$4,146.14
received from you dated. September 15, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
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DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location TeOne
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1617 Mail Service Center Fax (919) 7-492 51.2 N.Salisbury St. aturaI lj
Raleigh.NC 27699-1617 Raleigh,NC 27604
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
>22 . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen It Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
September 10, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 0400
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Wendy Vanover, Interim Town Manager
PO Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2008-0343
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $4,146.14 ($4,062.50 civil penalty+$83.64 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for May 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0039594. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this Ietter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
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1,562.50 For 5 ..__of the five (5) violations of U.S. :143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
625,00 For 2 of the four(4) violations of C.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in,
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for TSS.
937,50 For _ 1 ofthe one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No, NC0039594, by.
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD,
937.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by.
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
4,062.50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
. „ Enforcement costs.
4,146.14 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. I 43-215,6A(e), in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to priNtate property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the :Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.

Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will

review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director, Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality.
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.rn. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:

Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0273
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001. 5/3/08 BOD 99.3 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average),
001 5/10/08 BOD 97.3 mg/L* 45.0 mg./1., (Weekly average)
001 5/1.7/08 BOD 87.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 5/24/08 BOD 84..0 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 5/31/08 BOD 147.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 5/10/08 TSS 47.9 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 5/17/08 TSS 102,7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 5/24/08 TSS 73.3 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 5/31/08 TSS 52,0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L(Weekly average)
001 5/31/08 BOD 101.9 mg/L* 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
001 5/31/08 TSS 64.0 mg/L* 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

vs
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0343
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $4,146.14 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 10, 2008,the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: 1N-2008-0343
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $4,146.14
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Re uest For Retnission Waiver o Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1 b were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(h) the violator rom fly abated continuin I environmental dama/e resultin from the
violation (i.e.. explain the steps that you took .0 correct the violation and prevent Attire
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(ie., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil enalties for an reyious violations;
(e) a Thent of the civil malt will remit a ment for the remainin „necessa
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent youfromperforming the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 09/03/08 Page: 4 of 25
Permit: % Ms Between: :5-2008 and 5-2008 Region:Mooresville, Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:NPDES 1M111 ;
FaGlity Name: % Param Name:% : County.°lo Subbasin: % Violation Action: %
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PERMIT: NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden-Maiden WWTP COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation -
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED _57'"
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER, DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE OMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION.ACTION
05-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 05/03/08 3 X week mg/I 45 l'' 6/99,33 1 ''.Weekly Average Exceeded None V . L -jf.�
05 -2008 001 Effluent BCD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 05/10/08 3 X week mg/I 45V /97 33 i162-3 Weekly Average Exceeded None *'. 27i ,G
05-2008 001 Effluent BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 05/17/08 3 X week mg/I 4 /87.67 6t4 ..=>Weekly Average Exceeded None 4; . r• - ''
05-2008 001 Effluent DOD,5-Day(20 Deg,C) 05/24/08 3 X week rug/1 45./ V/84 ` '' Weekly Average Exceeded None '' , 1'-' CC.-'' )
05-2008 001 Effluent DOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 05/31/08 3 X week (rig/I 30 V 101.86) Monthly Average Exceeded None o ci 3-4--)`"'�
05-2008 001 Effluent BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 05/31/08 3 X week mg/I 45�` 11.47,67 �' Weekly Average Exceeded None " % r, I
T' 05-2008 001 �� Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 05/10/08 3 X week mg/I 45�./ i/ 47.9 Co.`} Weekly Average Exceeded None At' C)
05-2008 001 Effluent Solids„Total Suspended 05/17/08 3 Xweek mg/I 45./ 10102.67 117.�-A Weekly Average Exceeded None IV ' -)0.,,.L �7D
05-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 05./24/08 3 X week mg/I 45✓ 73,33 Ga-J•M 'eekly Average Exceeded None 4; t -' : -
'05-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 05/31/08 3 X week mg/I 30✓ 63.98 ll . Monthly Average Exceeded None 4'412}'�`-'
05-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 05/31/08 3 X week mg/1 45 r/52 t5. Weekly Average Exceeded None 11;0
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0343
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The Maiden WWTP effluent BOD weekly average concentration was 99.3 mg/L, 97.3 mg/L, 87.7
mg/L, 84.0 mg/L, and 147.7 mg/L for the weeks ending May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31 st
respectively, which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L. The TSS weekly average
concentration was 47.9 mglL, 102.7 mg/L, 73.3 mg/L, and 52.0 mg/L for the weeks ending May
10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L.
The Maiden WWTP BOD monthly average concentration of 101.9 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of May 2008. The TSS monthly average
concentration of 64.0 mg/L exceeded the permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of May
2008.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 86.7% to 228.1% during the
month whereas the TSS weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 6.4% to 128.1%
during the month of May 2008.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 239.5% during the month of
May 2008 whereas the TSS monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 113.3%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown as neither BOD nor TSS concentrations
were taken in-stream. BOD is treated as an in-stream toxicant by the State of North
Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased concentrations
could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms. The dissolved
oxygen concentrations taken in stream were reduced at the downstream monitoring
location for the second-half of May 2008.
Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the depth to which sunlight can
penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. In addition, it can interfere with
the oxygen uptake in organisms such as fish.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.

5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Town is in the process of upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities at the
Maiden WWTP and has discovered that an industrial user is contributing elevated
loading to the plant due to the lack of an adequate pretreatment program. The Town has
taken steps to remove the discharger from the WWTP influent to allow better treatment
before the upgrades are completed.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been ten other CPAs against the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of
the permit with five CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed
below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0273 $3,206,20 LV for BOD, TSS, and pH Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0233 $1,956.20 LV for BOD and TSS. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0189 $1,081.20 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0149 $1,081 20 LV for BOD and H. Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2008-0094 $831.20 LV for BOD, Penalty was aid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $83.64
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Re: Notice of Violation No. 309-2008-1.7
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Town of Maiden Public Works Department s + DENR MI +
DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Dear Ms. Sullins:
Pursuant to Section 309(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1319(a)(1), the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the Town of Maiden
Public Works Department (the "Town") is in violation of its National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System ("NPDES") Permit No. NC0039594 for the Maiden. Wastewater Treatment
Plant. The Town has been in noncompliance for violations of the following effluent limitations
and permit requirements including, but not limited to Biochemical Oxygen Demand: weekly and
monthly averages; Total Suspended Solids: weekly and monthly averages; Fecal Colifor.nr:
weekly geometric mean; and pH: daily maximum.
EPA is simultaneously notifying the Town of these findings through the issuance of a
Notice of Violation (NOV). A copy of the NOV to the Town is enclosed for your convenience
and record.
If the State commences appropriate action within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter
to assure that the Town achieves expeditious compliance with its NPDES permit, additional. EPA
involvement may not be required. However, if the State does not take such action, EPA may
then take the necessary steps to require the Town to come into compliance. Please advise EPA
within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this letter, of the action(s) you plan to take in this matter to
ensure that the Town achieves expeditious compliance with its NPDES permit requirements. If a
formal enforcement action is taken, please provide a copy of the applicable documents for our
records.
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Sincerely,
James D. Giattina
Director
Water Management Division
Enclosure

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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Randy Smith
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
Town of Maiden Public Works Department
113 West Main Street
Maiden, North Carolina 28950
Re:Notice of Violation No. 309-2008-17
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Town of Maiden Public Works Department
Dear Mr. Smith:
Pursuant to Section 309(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. § 1319(a)(1),
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the Town of Maiden
Public Works Department (the"Town") that it has violated its National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. NC0039594 for the Maiden Wastewater Treatment
Plant. Specifically, the Town has violated the NPDES Permit's effluent limitations for the
following parameters during the following time periods:
Biochemical Oxygen Demand: monthly Biochemical Oxygen Demand: weekly
average average
7/3/2006 7/3/2006
4/3/2007 4/30/2007
4/30/2007 5/29/2007
5/29/2007 12/31/2007
7/3/2007 1/29/2008
12/31/2007 6/30/2008
1/29/2008 3/26/2008
6/30/2008 5/5/2008
3/26/2008 6/4/2008
5/5/2008 7/3/2008
6/4/2008
7/3/2008
Total Suspended Solids: monthly average Total Suspended Solids: weekly average
4/30/2007 7/3/2006
6/30/2008 4/30/2007
5/5/2008 6/30/2008
6/4/2008 6/4/2008
7/3/2008 7/3/2008
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4/30/2007 4/30/2007
1/29/2008
5/5/2008
6/4/2008
EPA requests, pursuant to Section 308 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. § 1318, that the Town
provide a written explanation of the reasons for each of the aforementioned violations and
provide a summary of actions taken or planned by the Town to correct the problems and to
prevent future violations. In instances where the actions are planned, please include a schedule
for completing the actions. The Town must submit this information within thirty (30) days of
receipt of this correspondence. The submittal must be addressed to:
Laurie Savoy
Gulf Enforcement Section
Water Programs Enforcement Branch
United States Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
The State of North Carolina is being concurrently notified of these findings. EPA is
coordinating with the State to ensure that timely and appropriate enforcement action is taken and
compliance with the conditions of the NPDES Permit is achieved.
If these violations are not resolved in a timely or appropriate manner, EPA may take
enforcement action which may include issuance of an administrative order, assessment of
administrative penalties, or initiation of a civil judicial action pursuant to Section 309 of the
CWA, 33 U.S.C. § 1319.
Also enclosed is a document entitled U.S. EPA Small Business Resources-Information
Sheet which may assist you in understanding the compliance assistance resources and tools
available to the Town. However, any decision to seek compliance assistance at this time does
not relieve the Town of its obligations to EPA or the State, does not create any new rights or
defenses, and will not affect EPA's decision to pursue enforcement action. In addition, the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires its registrants to periodically disclose
environmental legal proceedings in statements filed with the SEC. To assist you, EPA has also
enclosed a document entitled Notice of Securities and Exchange Commission Registrants'Duty
to Disclose Environmental Legal Proceedings.
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If you have questions regarding this notice d information request,please feel free to
contact Ms. Latirie Savoy at 0 562.9201.
Sincerely,
James . iattitta
Director
Water Management Division
Enclosures
cc: . Colleen Sullins
Director,NCDENR

,2 5 0 5 0 For 4 of the four (4) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
0.00 For 1 _of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(( ) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for -I:SS.
937.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit.month average effluent
limit for BOD.
937.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
S 0.00 For 8 of the eight (8) violations of(IS. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation, of the permit daily minimum effluent limit
for pH.
3,125.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
81.20 Enforcement costs.
S 3,206,20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;

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(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous

violations: or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in Writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your:
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is veryimportant that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mai l Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(;30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts fili.ngs Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one(1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed —provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:

I - u
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile:'[phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
14/4y
e4F
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0273
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 4/5/08 BOD 82.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 4/12/08 BOD 88.0 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 4/19/08 BOD 88.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 4/26/08 BOD 106.0 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 4/5/08 TSS 48.7 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 4/30/08 BOD 93.7 mg/L* 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
001 4/30/08 TSS 40.3 mg/L* 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
001 4/2/08 pH 5.9 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 4/3/08 pH 5.8 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 4/4/08 pH 5.7 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 4/7/08 pH 5.8 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 4/8/08 pH 5.9 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 4/10/08 pH 5.8 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 4/14/08 pH 5.7 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 4/17/08 pH 5.8 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0273
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $3,206.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 11, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
•
ADDRESS
•
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REOUE$T
DWQ Case Number: IN-2008-027 3
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $3,206.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G,S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies, Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S 143B-282.](b)were
re
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the etitioncr (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e.., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(Le., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had .not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) avrnent of the civil enatty will revent a °tni:nt for the rernainin necessary
remedial actions (%.c„ explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance;).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0273
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The BOD weekly average concentration was 82.7 mg/L, 88.0 mglL, 88.7 mg/L, and 106.0 mglL
for the weeks ending April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th respectively, which exceeded the permit limit
of 45.0 mg/L. The TSS weekly average concentration was 48.7 mg/L for the week ending April
5, 2008, which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L.
The BOD monthly average concentration in the effluent of 93.7 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of April 2008. The TSS monthly average
concentration in the effluent of 40.3 mg/L exceeded the permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the
month of April 2008.
The pH daily minimum concentration in the effluent was 5.9 Standard Units (SU), 5.8 SU,
5.7 SU, 5.8 SU, 5.9 SU, 5.8 SU, 5.7 SU, and 5.8 SU on April 2"d, 3`d, 4th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 14- ,
and 17th respectively which did not meet the permit minimum limit of 6.0 SU.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 83.7% to 135.6% during the
month whereas the TSS weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 8.1% for the week
ending April 5, 2008.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 212.3% during the month
whereas the TSS monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 34.4% during the
month.
The pH concentration is measured on an inverse logarithmic scale and unlike linear
scales, which have a constant relationship between the item being measured and the
value reported, each individual pH unit is a factor of 10 different than the next higher or
lower unit. For the April pH values reported above the pH concentration of the effluent
from the Maiden WVVTP was 1-fold to 3-fold lower(5.9 Su to 5.7 SU respectively) than
the minimum pH required by the permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. BOD is treated as in-stream toxicant by
the State of North Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased
concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms.
increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the depth to which sunlight can

penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. In addition, it can interfere with
the oxygen uptake in organisms such as fish.
Aquatic organisms are physiologically sensitive to acidification of surface waters both
directly and indirectly (i.e., increased metals dissolution at lower pH). However, acid
additions to surface waters do not have a direct correlation to the pH of the surface water
due to the buffering capacity of the receiving stream. Therefore, the standard pH limits in
NPDES permits are conservative (pH of 6.0 SU) to account for the lowered buffering of
some surface waters and the natural additions of law pH water through acid deposition
and precipitation. The exact buffering capacity of Clark Creek is unknown (receiving
stream for the Maiden WWTP effluent).
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown. The Town is in the process
of upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities at the Maiden WWTP.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally,
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been nine other CPAs against the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of
the permit with six CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed
below.
Case Number Description
56.20 LV for BOD and . Penalty is within the response window.
LV-2r368-©233 $1 9.__e_ �.._ TSS. 3a-day y
LV-2008-0189 $1,081.20 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full
.
forBOD and pH. Penalty waspaid in full.
LV-2008-0149 $1,081.26 LV
LV-2008-0094 $831,20 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full.LM 2otJ'7-©o52 $2,583.89 LV for BOD, TSS, fecal coliform, and pH and MV for fecal coliform.
Penal was aid in full.
89 LV for BOD. Penalty$333. was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $81.20
'i /e9/
Date ✓ RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 08/04/08 Page: 3 of 16
Permit: %. MRs Between:' 4-2008 and 4-2008 Region:Mooresville • -Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:%
Facility Name: % • Param Name:% County:% Subbasin:% Violation Action:%
,Major Minor: = ,
PERMIT:NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden-Maiden WWrP COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation LV1 S-C '.3 Q`�?- •
MONITORING OUTFALL/ _ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED `
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE - VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
8
04-20D8 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20•Deg.C) 04/05/08 3 X week mg/1 45 \/2.67 9y•—Weekly Average Exceeded None k' '' D.•.)
04-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 04/12/08 3 X week mg/I 45 188 ciCy-0 Weekly Average Exceeded None ''.Jta•
04-2008 001 Effluent BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 04/19/08 3 X week mg/I 45 v 88.670`},OWeekly Average Exceeded None `151Q.-
04-2008 001 Effluent BOD.5-Day(20 Deg.C) 04/26/08 3 X week mg/I 45 tJ 106 i b5.tr.SWeekly Average Exceeded None rJ,a.-—�04-2008 001 Effluent • BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 04/30/08 3 X week mg/I 30 93.690p.3 Monthly Average Exceeded None �3 "�
04-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 04/05/08 3 X week mg/I 45 48.67 �,.I Weekly Average Exceeded None 41 0
04-2008 001 Effluent , Solids,Total Suspended 04/30/08 3 X week mg 30 40.3354.4 Monthly Average Exceeded None sky ci --
04-2008 001 Effluent pH 04/02/08 3 X week su 6 5.9 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
04-2008 001 Effluent pH 04/03108 3 X week su 6 5.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
04-2008 001 Effluent pH 04/04/08 3 X week su 6 5.7 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
04-2008 001 Effluent pH 04/07/08 3 X week su 6 5.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached None b 4t �
04-2008 001 Effluent pH 04/08/08 3 X week su 6 5.9 Daily Minimum Not Reached None ,;A,v J
04-2008 001 Effluent pH 04/10/08 3 X week su 6 5.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached None C�'�
04-2008 001 Effluent pH 04/14/08 3 X week su 6 5.7 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
04-2008 001 Effluent 1pH 04/17/08 3 X week su 6 5.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached No
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0 William G Ross Jr.,Secretary
•
North Carolina DpartrneniofEnvironment.and Natural Resources "�o$e
e_K_ Coicea HD Sullins,Director
Division of water Quality
August 27, 2008
WENDY VANOV ER ,mot, w
TOWN OF MAIDEN
PO BOX 125 'tot i t n
MAIDEN NC 28650
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Maiden WWTP n ;
Permit Number: NC0039594 al ka t t P;'otection
Case Number: LV-2008-0233
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 061245 in the amount of$1,956.20
received from you dated August 20, 2008, This payment satisfies in full the above civil
assessment levied against the subject facility,and this case has been closed. Payment of this
penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the
applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert.L Sledge at 91.9-807-6398,
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location Nt rt`thCare 'na
1617 Mad Service Center Fax [phone] 512 N.Salisbury St ,i tJlttualfiff
Raleigh,NC 27699-161.7 Raleigh,NC 27604
Internet: Iso,w,ncwaterquality.or; Customer Service 1-577-623-67413
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William G.Ross 7r. Secret -
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourc
r Coleen H.Sullins,Director
` Division of Water Quality
July 11, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 5904
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Wendy Vanover, Interim Town Manager
PO Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
•
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2008-0233
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,956.20 ($1,875.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for March 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0039594. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
NonrthCarolina
NCDENR Mundy
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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$ 937.50 For 3 of the five (5) violations of U.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for ROD.
937.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BO.D.
0.0 For 1 _of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids.
1,875..00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
,81.20 Enforcement costs.
1,956.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
`2 82.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:

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

Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail. Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a..m. and. 5:00 p.m., except for official state '.holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources

J
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-;1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
�f U (toO� / V-
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0233
Outfall Pate Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 3/1/08 BOD 52.8 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 3/8/08 1301) 80.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/IL (Weekly average)
001 3/15/08 BOD 50.8 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 3/22/08 BOD 60.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 3/29/08 BOD 84.7 mg/L* 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 3/31/08 BOD 69.2 mg/L * 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
001 3/31/08 TSS 34.1 mg/L 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA •
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0233
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1 956.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 11, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of ,2008
BY
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0233
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: S1,956.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request .For.Remission Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and StipulaE'zono Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil, penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 1.43B-282.1(c)„remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the,
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.CS. 1438-282.fb....were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the etitioner (the assessment fixtors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document ;
(b) the violator .yromptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting .it-ern the
violation (Le_ explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent liaure
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare fin);
(d) the violator had not been assessed.civil,penalties for any previous violation,s;
(e) payment_ of the civil penalty will prevent la-Inent for the remaining...necessary remedial actions i e explain how payment of civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance,)-
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0233
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The BOD weekly average concentration was 52.8 mg/L, 80.7 mglL, 50.8 mg/L, 60.7
mg/L, and 84.7 mg/L for the weeks ending March 1st, 8th 15th 22"d, and 29th
respectively, which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L.
The BOD monthly average concentration in the effluent of 69.2 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mglL for the month of March 2008.
The TSS monthly average concentration in the effluent of 34.1 mg/L exceeded the permit
limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of March 2008.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 13.0% to 88.2% during the
month.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 130.7% during the month.
The TSS monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 13.8% during the month.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. BOD is treated as in-stream toxicant by
the State of North Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased
concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms.
Increased suspended solids (turbidity) can decrease the depth to which sunlight can
penetrate and therefore reduce photosynthetic activity. In addition, it can interfere with
the oxygen uptake in organisms such as fish.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown. The Town is in the process
of upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities at the Maiden WWTP.

6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally,
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been eight other CPAs against the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of
the permit with five CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed
below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0189 $1,081,20 LV for BOD„ Penal is unpaid.
LV-2008-0149 $1,081,20 LV for BOD and pH. Penalty is unpaid.
LV-2008-0094 $831,20 LV for BOD, Penalty is unpaid,
LM-2007 0052 $2,583,89 LV for BOD, TSS, fecal coliform, and pH and MV for fecal coliform,
Penalt was aid in full.
LV-2007-0498 $333,89 LV for BOD Penalty was paid in full,
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $81.20
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PERMIT:NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden-Maiden WWTP COUNTY: Catawba REGION: Mooresville
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MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED Cyo
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMITVIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION •
VALUE ._.L..` --
03-2008 • 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/01/08 3 X week mg/i 45 52.75 i4- • Weekly Average Exceeded None -iil 0
03-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/08/08 3 X week mg/I 45 80.67°R.?) Weekly Average Exceeded None 't? -
03-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/15/08 3 X week mg/i • 45 50.83 I3. Weekly Average Exceeded None 4 Q
03-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/22/08 3 X week mg/i 45 60.67 34- 'Weekly Average Exceeded None
03-2008 001 • Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/29/08 3 X week mg/I 45 84.67 tea aWeekly Average Exceeded None
03-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/31/08 3 X week mg/i 30 69.21 1 2.O.6-41Monthly Average Exceeded None '
03-2008 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 03/31/08.. 3 X.week mg/i 30 34.14 IM) Monthly Average Exceeded None —4 0
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03-2008 001 Effluent pFl 03/24/08 3 X week su 6 5.9 Daily Minimum Not Reached None ,,
03-2008 001 Effluent pH 03/26/08 3 X week su 6 5.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
10217)0z-r:>03-2008-2008 001 Effluent pH 03/27/08 3 X week su 6 5.9 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
03-2008 001 Effluent pH . 03/28/08 3 X week su 6 5.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached None -
03-2008 001 Effluent pH 03/31/08 3 X week su 6 5.7 Daily Minimum Not Reached None
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WA � ,p Michael F,Easley,Governor
0 William G Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
77.3 Coleen Fi Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
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July 25, 2008
WENDY VANOVER
TOWN OF MAIDEN
PO BOX 125
MAIDEN NC 28650
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment(s)
Maiden WWTP
Permit Number: NC0039594
Case Number(s): 1,V-2008-0149 & a..V-2008-0 189
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of$2,162.40 received from you.
dated July 10, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment(s) levied against
the subject facilities, and these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
•
Dana Sprinkle
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DWQ Mooresville Regional Office SupeMsor
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1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] 512 N.Salisbury St Aaturalibrtk
Raleigh,N.E.'27699-1617 Raleigh,NC 27604
Internet: .°ww.ues atrrttualit'';org Customer Service 1-877-623.6748
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o�OF W TR AFQG Mic el F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
April 28, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4505 7209
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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Ms. Wendy Vanover, Interim Town Manager "
PO Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2008-0149
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,081.20 ($1,000.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for December 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0039594. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality,I,Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
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S 0.00 For of the five (5) violations of G.S. 14.3-
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215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily minimum effluent limit
for pH..
250.00 For 1 of the four (4) violations of U.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES 'Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD,
S 750.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of(IS. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC003.9594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
81 Enforcement costs.
S 1,081,20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to U.S. 143-215.6A.(c), in determining the amount of the penalty ! have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S, 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.

Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your

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remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed.
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request" Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North.Carolina 27699-1617
Oft.
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt ©f this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m.. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed —provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: (91.9) 733-3478
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:

Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applyingfor a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0149
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 12/15/07 pH 5.2 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 12/16/07 pH 5.6 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 12/22/07 pH 5.9 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 12/24/07 pH 5.9 SU 6,0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 12/30/07 pH 5.8 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum)
001 12/1/07 BOD 56.7 mg/L * 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 12/8/07 BOD 53.7 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 12/15/07 BOD 48.5 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 12/22/07 BOD 46.7 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 12/31/07 BOD 46.7 mg/L * 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
. OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0149
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,081.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated April 28,2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0149
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $1,081.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0149
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The pH concentration was 5.2 SU, 5.6 SU, 5.9 SU, 5.9 SU, and 5.8 SU on December
15th 16th, 22nd, 24th, and 30ih which did not meet the permit daily minimum limit of 6.0 SU.
The BOO monthly average concentration in the effluent of 46.7 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of December 2007.
2) The duration and gravity of theviolation;
Due to the logarithmic nature of the pH scale the difference between each unit (i.e. 5.0
SU to 6.0 SU) is a tenfold-difference in H' concentration. Therefore, the lowest pH
reported at 5.2 SU is almost 10 times lower than the permit limit of 6.0 SU.
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 5.9% to 25.9% for the four
violations during the month.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 55.8% during the month of
December..
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. BOD is treated as in-stream toxicant by
the State of North Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased
concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms.
Aquatic organisms are physiologically sensitive to acidification of water and the effect of
a [ow pH discharge will depend on the buffering capacity of the receiving stream.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully

or intentionally and the permittee asserts that the pH violations may be related to
improper operation of the monitoring equipement used to collect the data.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 7 other CPAs against the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of the
permit with three CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LV-2008-0094 $831.20 LV for BOD. Perra4 is repaid, _
LM 2a©7 ©©52 $2,583,89 LV for BOD, TSS, fecal coliform, and pH and MV for fecal coliform,
Penalty was paid in full,
LV-2007-0498 $333.89 LV for B©P. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $81.20
VA 8/i 005
Date Rn Supervisor
Division of WaterQuality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: O4/07/0 Page: 3 of 14
Permit: % MRs Between: 12-2007 and 12-2007 Region:Mooresville Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:NPDES W4Y
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County;% Subbasin:% Violation Action: %
Major Minor: %
PERMIT:NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden=Maiden WWTP COUNTY:Catawba REGION; Mooresville
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MONITORING OUTFALL I VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED,k r
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REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE - — VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
12-2007 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 12/01/07 3 X week mg/1 /45 56.67 -'2 S Weekly Average Exceeded None —` ; ,C,
12-2007 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 12/08/07 3 X week mg/I ✓45 53.67 iu[.?+ Weekly Average Exceeded None C.
12-2007 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 12/15/07 3 X week mg/I ✓45 48.5a t'a Weekly Average Exceeded None —etF
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12-2007 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 12/22/07 3 X week mg/I '"'45 47.67 G`'"S Weekly Average Exceeded None f' 'G
12-2007 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 12/31/07 3 X week mg/I '✓30 46,73 7,.t, Monthly Average Exceeded None -` -'
12-2007 001 Effluent pH 12/15/07 3 X week su '6 5.2' Daily Minimum Not Reached None'
12-2007` 001 Effluent, pH 12/16/07 3 X week su `�6 5.6 Daily Minimum Not Reached None oil r)(VA"-
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12-2007 001 Effluent pH 12/24/07 3 X week su 6 5.9 Daily Minimum Not Reached None o0
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Limit Violation
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REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE a/� 7 VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
12•-2007 002 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 12/26/07 Weekly ug/I 28 39 -Reti Daily Maximum Exceeded None

I A rF Michael F.Easley,Governor
O William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
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July 25,2008 a:
WENDY VANOVER
TOWN OF MAIDEN
PO BOX 125
MAIDEN NC 28650 1
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SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment(s)
Maiden WWTP
Permit Number: NC0039594
Case Number(s): LV-2008-0149 &LV-2008-0189
Catawba County
Dear Ms.Vanover:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of$2,162.40 received from you
dated July 10, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment(s) levied against
the subject facilities, and these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
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Dina Sprinkle
.cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
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Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location N1e Cara rna •
1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] 512 N.Salisbury St. oat1L1a/tdf
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Raleigh,NC 27604
Internet: www.ncwateroualiry,org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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William G.Ross Jr. Secretary 124
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
[ Coleen li.Sullins,Director
4' "• Division of Water Quality
May 28, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 5225
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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Ms. Wendy Vanover, Interim Town Manager
PO Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2008-0189
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,081.20 ($1,000.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for February 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0039594. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
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NCDENR )lraturahly
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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250.00 For_ 1 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No, NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
750.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S.
143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
81,20 Enforcement costs.
$ 1.081.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty ! have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form), Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

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

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 2'7699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms, Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time ieceived stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
572.s Ace>I I 6
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0189
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 2/9/08 BOD 54.3 mg/L, * 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 2/16/08 BOD 45.5 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 2/29/08 BOD 45.9 mg/L * 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0189
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Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,081.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated May 28, 2008,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
•
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATIONFQR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0189
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $1,081.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner ('the assessment are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent fiiture
occurrences);
(e) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for,);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil enalties for any revious violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will Treyent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e,, explain how payment of the civil penalty i iliprevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance),
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0189
Permit Number: NC0039594 •
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and.extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The BOD weekly average concentration was 54.3 mg/L and 45.5 mg/L for the weeks
ending February 9th and 16th respectively, which exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L.
The BOD monthly average concentration in the effluent of 45.9 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of February 2008.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 1.1% to 20.7% during the month.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 53% during the month.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. BOD is treated as in-stream toxicant by
the State of North Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased
concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and

There have been 7 other CPAs against the Town of Maiden P during the life of the
permit with four CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed blw
Case Number
_.Description
LV-2008-0149 $1,081.20LV for BOD and pH, Penalty is within the thirty-day response window.
LV-2008-0094 $831.20LV for BOD: Penalty is unpaid,
L - 7- ,583,8 LV for B D, T S fecal califr)rm, and pH and MV for fecal oliform
Penalty was paid in full.
LV-2007-0498 $333.89 LV for BOD, Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost tote State of t enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $81,20
Date RO upe is
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 05/27/08 Page: 1 of I
Permit NC0039594v. . MRs Be , v - a_
tween, 2 2,008 and 2-2008 'Region:% Violation Category:% Program" Category:°!°
Facility Name: % Param Name:% County 91o" ' . , Subbasin•%- ' Violation Action: %
Major Minor: % 5 `
PERMIT:NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden-Maiden WWTP COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
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MONITORING OUTFALL I VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE e'/0 —1(VIOLATIONTYPE VIOLATION ACTION
02-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 02/09/08 3 X week mg/I 45 54.33 -fir Weekly Average Exceeded None 4<
02-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 02/16/08 3 X week mg/I 45 45.5 t•t Weekly Average Exceeded None'O
02-2008 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 02/29/08 3 X week mg/I 30 45.9 Monthly Average Exceeded None
41, t ci_DcM+ 1-2G=
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL! VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION, ,1
02-2008 001 Effluent Cyanide,Total(as Cn) 02/02/08 Weekly ugh Frequency Violation None --Cc��-2- `
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02-2008 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Total(as N) 02/29/08 Monthly mg/I Frequency Violation None
02-2008 001 Effluent Phosphorus,Total(as P) 02/29/08 Monthly mg/1 Frequency Violation None '24.2- !o
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02-2008 001 Effluent Temperature,Water Deg, 02/02/08 5 X week deg c Frequency Violation None Ct'
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TOWN OF MAIDEN
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1y PO.BOX 125 • 0i210 428-500
FAX [phone]S-5017 • TDD 8lx1-735-296
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To: Marcia Allocco NC DENR MRO
NC DWQ Surface Water Protection DWQ-Surfoce Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Enclosed are the Town of Maiden's re-submitted DMR's for January and February
2008. I was not the CRC during this time period so I'm submitting the DMR's as I
found them, other than adding the requested data. Please accept my apologies
for any inconvenience regarding this matter.
Thanks,
--/f(
Randy L. ` `ithN
Wastewater Superintendent.
Town of Maiden

(f V\I A 7-� Michael F.Easley,Govern
`Oy�� 9QG William G.Ross Jr.,Secrets
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resour e r�1�:iV
Coleen Sullins.Director
�_ Division of Water Quality
May 14, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 4505 9883
The Honorable Bob Smyre, Mayor ,
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement Action
NOV Tracking No. NOV-2008-SP-0007
Failure to implement Pretreatment Program
NCGS 143-215.3(14)
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Town of Maiden
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Catawba County,NC
Dear Mayor Smyre:
Enclosed is a copy of the Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection
of the Town of Maiden approved Industrial Pretreatment Program on May 7, 2008 by Mr. John
Lesley of this Office. The report covered the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31,
2007.
This Report is being issued as a Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement Action because of violations of Section IV, C, of the subject permit,North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, G.S.143-215.3(a)(14), and 15A NCAC 2H .0900 for
failure to properly implement the Pretreatment Program (see Attachment A of the Report for
details). 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. This Office is making an enforcement recommendation to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality relative to the violations found during this inspection. If you wish to
offer an explanation for the violations, please respond in writing to Mr. Lesley of this office and
copy Dana Folley of the Division's PERCS Unit within ten(10) days of receipt of this Notice.
N,�otn hCarolina 47
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N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 E.Center Ave.Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Please note the following requirements from the inspection report:
1. Submit copies of the Notices of Violation for all violations by June 1, 2008. For
violations that are continuing, the POTW must take escalated enforcement action as
outlined in their Division approved Enforcement Response Plan and submit copies by
June 15, 2008. See Requirements Section of attached report for more details.
2. Submit the Headworks Analysis that is past due (November 1, 2007) by no later than
June 15,2008.
3. Submit an An Industrial User Permit issued to Garcia Chips no later than June 15, 2008,
or documentation that the industry is no longer discharging process wastewater to the
POTW.
4. Submit a revised Sewer Use Ordinance to address the Environmental Protection Agency
requirements for Streamlining changes in the Federal Pretreatment Rules found in 40
CFR 403 and to satisfy other North Carolina pretreatment program updates by no later
than July 15, 2008.
All the above required submissions are to be sent to Ms. Dana Folley,DWQ, PERCS Unit,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. It is also requested that a letter be
submitted to Mr. Lesley of this office that verifies the completion of the above activities by no
later than July 15, 2008. Failure to meet the above due dates may result in further enforcement
action by the Division, including the possibility of additional penalties.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Randy Smith, Town Pretreatment Coordinator
Central Files
Dana Folley, PERCS Unit
Gaston County Health Department •

ilaA NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY oN )G
'CDENR PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT 3
Mond.ro.w..h,assf
ACKGROUND INFORMATION [Complete Prior To PCI: Review Program Info Database Sheet(s)1
1. Control Authority(POTW)Name: Town of Maiden
2. Control Authority Representative(s):Randy Smith,Don Burkey
3. Title(s): Pretreatment Program Coordinator, Consultant
4. Last Inspection Date: 02/27/07 Inspection Type: ® PCI ❑ Audit
5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection and Program Info Sheet(s)? ❑ YES ®NO
6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ❑YES ®NO
Order Type,Number,Parameters: Are Milestone Dates Being Met? El YES ❑NO
PCS CODING
Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number MM/DD/YY Inspec.Typc Inspector Fac.Type
N NC0039594 05/07/08 P S 1
(DTIA) (TYPI) (INSP) (FACC)
7. Current Number Of Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)? 3 SIUS
8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users(CIUs)? 2 CIUS
9. Number of SIUs Not Inspected By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 3
10.Number of SIUs Not Sampled By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 3
11. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10 3 NOIN
12.Number of SIUs With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP 0 NOCM
13.Number of SIUs in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 2
Semi-Annual Periods(Total Number of SIUs in SNC) PSNC
14.Number of SIUS in SNC For Reporting During Either of the Last 2 Semi-Annual Periods 0 MSNC
15.Number of SIUs In SNC For Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi-Annual Periods 2 SNPS
I6.Number of SIUs In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 0
Semi-annual Periods
POTW INTERVIEW
17. Since the Last PCI,has the POTW.had any NPDES Limits Violations? ®YES El NO
If Yes,What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed?
See Attachment A
18. Since the Last PCI,has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial ® YES ❑NO
Discharge(Interference,Pass-Through,Blockage, Citizens' Complaints,Increased
SIudge Production,Etc.)? See Attachment A
If Yes, How are these Problems Being Addressed?
19. Which Industries have been in SNC for Limits or Reporting during SNC for Limits: Cataler and VT LeeBoy
either of the Last 2 Semi-Annual Periods?Not Been Published for SNC for Reporting: NA
Public Notice?(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUs in SNC) Not Published: None
20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders?For all SIUs on an
Order, Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? None
21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently,Under Adjudication?If Yes,Which ❑ YES ® NO
Ones?
LTMP/STMP FILE REVIEW:
22. Is LTMP/STMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ®YES ❑NO
23. Are Correct Detection Levels being used for all LTMP/STMP Monitoring? ® YES ❑NO
24. Is LTMP/STMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? Z YES ❑ NO Is Table Adequate? ® YES ❑ NO
25. All LTMP/STMP effluent data reported on Discharge Monitoring Report? ® YES ❑ NO
26. If NO to 23 -26, list violations:
27. Should any Pollutants of Concern be Eliminated from or Added to LTMP/STMP? ❑ YES ®NO
If yes,which ones?Eliminated: Added:
NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection(PCI)Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 1

28. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REVIEW-Please review POTW files,verify POTW has copy of Program El
their files,complete with supporting documents and copy of PERCS Approval Letter,and dates consistent with Program Info: _ t
Program Element Last Submittal Last Approval Date Next Due,
Date In file? Date In file If Applicable
Headworks Analysis (HWA) 10/2/02 ® Yes ❑ No 10/17/03 ® Yes❑ No *11/1/07
Industrial Waste Survey(1WS) 8/29/03 ® Yes❑ No 11/19/03 ® Yes❑ No 9/1/08
Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO) 3/20/03 ® Yes❑ No 5/30/03 ® Yes ❑ No *12/28/07
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) 10/14/03 ® Yes❑ No 3/24/04 ® Yes ❑ No
Long Term Monitoring Plan(LTMP) 5/4/07 ® Yes❑ No 5/17/07 ® Yes ❑ No
INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT(IUP)FILE REVIEW(3 IUP FILE REVIEWS OR 1 FILE REVIEW AND 1 IU INSPECTION)
29. User Name 1. Cataler 2. Getrag 3. VT LeeBoy
30. IUP Number 0002 _ 0001 0003
31. Does File Contain Current Permit? ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No
32. Permit Expiration Date 12/31/09 12/31/09 _ 12/31/09 _
33. Categorical Standard Applied(I.E.40 CFR, Etc.) Or N/A NA 433 433
34. Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No
to Permit Issue Date?
35. Does File Contain an Inspection Completed Within Last Calendar Year? ❑Yes ® No r ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No
36. a.Does the File Contain a Slug/Spill Control Plan? a. ®Yes ❑No a. ®Yes ❑No a. ®Yes ❑No
b. If No, is One Needed? (See Inspection Form from POTW) b. ❑Yes ❑No b. ❑Yes❑No b. ❑Yes ❑No
37. For 40 CFR 413 and 433 TTO Certification,Does File Contain a Toxic ❑Yes❑NoON/A ®Yes❑No❑NIA ®Yes❑No❑N/A
Organic Management Plan(TOMP)?
38. a. Does File Contain Original Permit Review Letter from the Division? a. ®Yes ❑No a. ®Yes ❑No a. ®Yes❑No
b.All Issues Resolved? b.®Yes❑No❑NIA b.E1Yes❑No❑NIA b.mYes❑No❑NIA
39. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Did the POTW Complete ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No
its Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? _
40. Does File Contain POTW Sampling Chain-Of-Custody Forms? ® Yes ❑ No ' ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No
41. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period, Did the SIU Complete its ®Yes❑No❑NIA ®Yes❑No❑NIA ®Yes❑No❑NIA
Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow?
41b.During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Did SIU submit all reports ®Yes❑No❑NIA ®Yes❑No❑NIA ®Yes❑No❑NIA
on time?
42a.For categorical IUs with Combined Wastestream Formula(CWF), does ❑Ycs❑No®NIA ' ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A
file include process/dilution flows as Required by IUP?
42b. For categorical IUs with Production based limits,does file include ❑Yes❑NoEIN/A ❑Yes❑No®NIA ❑Yes❑No®NIA
_production rates and/or flows as Required by IUP?
43a. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Did the POTW Identify ®Yes❑No❑NA ®Yes❑No❑NIA ®Yes❑No❑NIA
All Limits Non-Compliance from Both POTW and SIU Sampling?
43b. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Did the POTW Identify ❑YesClNo®NIA ❑Yes❑No®NIA ❑Yes❑No®NIA
All Reporting Non-Compliance from SIU Sampling?
44. a.Was the POTW Notified by SIU(Within 24 Hours)of All Self- a.CE1Yes0No❑NIA a.®Yes❑No❑NIA a.®Yes❑No❑NIA
Monitoring Violations?
b. Did Industry Resample and submit results to POTW Within 30 Days? b.®Yes❑No❑NIA b.®Yes❑No❑NIA b.®Yes❑No❑NIA
c. Did POTW resample within 30 days of knowledge of SIU limit c.❑Yes❑NoEINIA
violations from the POTW sample event? c.❑Yes❑No�N/A c.❑Yes❑No®NIA
45. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period, Was the SIU in SNC? ❑ Yes ® No ❑Yes ® No ® Yes ❑ No
46. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period, Was Enforcement Taken ❑Yes®No❑NIA t ❑Yes®No❑NIA ❑Yes®No❑N/A
as Specified in the POTW's ERP(NOVs,Penalties,timing!etc.)?
47. Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices? ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®NIA ®Yes❑No❑N/A
48. Does The File Contain Proof Of Penalty Collection? ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A
49. a. Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders? a.❑Yes❑No®NIA a.❑Yes❑No®NIA a.❑Yes❑No®NIA
b. Is SIU in Compliance with Order? b.❑Yes❑NolE3N/A b.❑Yes❑NoCEIN/A b.❑Yes❑No®NIA
50. Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obtaining Any of This ❑ Yes ® No ❑Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No
Requested Information For You?
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{ REVIEW'COMMENTS: • = t'-i'
35: No SIU inspections were carried out by the POTW in 2007,and no SIU sampling was performed during the January-June 2007
compliance period as required by NPDES Permit NC0039594,Part IV Special Conditions,Section C(7)and 15A NCAC 2H 0.0900.
#37: Getrag Gears and VT LeeBoy both have Total Toxic Organic Management Plans, but they also perform the TTO analyses.
#39: The POTW did not complete its sampling as required in the January-June 2007 period (see 35 above). According to POTW
documents,the previous ORC cancelled the sampling that was set up for the POTW sampling in May 2007 and did not reschedule it.
#45: Cataler was in SNC for cyanide in the January-June 2007 period (no SIU sample was taken). VT LeeBoy was in SNC for
cyanide for Jan-Jun 2007 and for zinc for both six-month periods in 2007. The SIU was in SNC two consecutive periods for cyanide
and three consecutive six-month periods for zinc(July-December 200G was also in SNC for zinc).
SUMMARY AND COMMENTS:
Comments:
1. The ORC/Pretreatment Coordinator that was present during the January -December 2007 year relative to this inspection is no longer
employeed by the Town. The current ORC/Pretreatment Coordinator did not start until April 2008. The current ORC/Pretreatment
Coordinator is working to correct the many deficiencies with the program. Violations of the Pretreatment Rules are listed in Attachement A of
this report.
2. Garcia Chips-a corn chip fryer located in the Lincoln County Industrial Park currently being serviced with sewer by Maiden-has been
severely impacting the Maiden WWTP with BOD,OiI/Grease,and TSS slugs. Staff employed prior to 2007 monitored Garcia Chips regularly
under a local permit,staff in 2007 ceased the monitoring. Current staff has sampled Garcia Chips and found the industry to be>5%MAHL for
BOD,and TSS. Gracia Chips has also adversely impacted the WWTP and caused pass-through with NPDES limit violations for BOD.
Requirements:
Be advised that failure to meet the following due dates will be cause for enforcement action that may include civil penalties.
1. Garcia Chips meets the conditions to be classified as a Significant Industrial User in 15A NCAC 2H 0.0903 (b)(34)(B) and (D) and
therefore,must be issued an Industrial User Permit by June 15,2008,with limits that will protect the POTW,or require the facility to cease
discharge.
2. NOVs for all violations must be issued by June 1,2008. For violations that are continuing,the POTW must take escalated enforcement
action as outlined in their Division approved Enforcement Response Plan by June 15,2008. For example,VT LeeBoy must receive NOVs,and
be put on an enforceable compliance schedule;a penalty is strongly recommended due to the extreme magnitude of the violations. Garcia has
been identified as the cause of repeated NPDES Permit limit violations. According to the Town's Enforcement Response Plan, Garcia
Chips, depending on whether they violated their local IUP or the SUO,must receive a NOV and penalty. Because VT LeeBoy and Garcia
Chips had no violations in previous time periods(for Leel3oy one must go back to the first half of2006), these SIUs may also be in violation
for failure to report process changes.
3. The HWA is past due(11/1/2007). Please submit the finished HWA by no later than June 15,2008.
4. The SUO was due on June 1,2007. The Division extended the due date to August 1,2007,and again the Town failed to submit the required
SUO. The Division's PERCS Unit issued a Notice of Violation dated November 28,2007 for the failure of the Town to submit the SUO by the
August I,2007 deadline and issued a new due date of December 28,2007. The Town responded on December 5 indicating they had assumed
the approval they received from Construction Grants and Loans was sufficient to meet the Pretreatment Program requirements;however,the
two submittals are in fact for separate approvals. Please submit the revised SUO and checklist for approval no later than July 15,2008.
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5. Spill and Slug control plans for Getrag and Cataler are rather old and need to be updated
Recommendations:
Request that VT LeeBoy and Garcia Chips contact Pollution Prevention Pays for non-regulatory assistance for waste reduction.
NOD: ❑YES ❑ NO
NOV: ®YES ❑ NO
QNCR: Z YES ❑ NO
POTW Rating:
Satisfactory ❑ Marginal ❑ Unsatisfactory_
PCI COMPLETED BY DATE: May 8,2008
Jo n L sky,Mooresville Region. • ;lice
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ATTACHMENT A
eRETREATMENT PROGRAM VIOLATIONS:
� 1. Failure to sample the Significant Industrial Users in the January—June 2007 compliance period.
NPDES Permit Section IV, C, 7.
2. Failure to inspect the Significant Industrial Users in 2007. NPDES Permit Section IV, C, 7.
3. Failure to submit the Headworks Analysis by the November 1, 2007 due date. NPDES Permit Section
IV, C, 4.
4. Failure to take appropriate enforcement actions as stated in the Town's Enforcement Response Plan
in 2007. NPDES Permit Section IV, C, 9. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Failure to take adequate enforcement and permitting action against Garcia Chips for
adversely impacting the WWTP leading to numerous NPDES Permit limit violations.
b. Failure to take adequate enforcement action against VT LeeBoy for being in SNC for cyanide
for two consecutive six-month periods (July-Dec 2006 and January-June 2007).
c. Failure to take adequate enforcement action against VT LeeBoy for being in SNC for zinc for
three consecutive six-month periods (July-Dec 2006, January-June 2007, and July-December
2007 with no resolution of the non-compliance (Special Order,Administrative Order, etc.)
NPDES Permit Limit Violations in 2007:
February 2007:
BOO, resulted in issuance of a Notice of Violation NOV-2007-LV-0358
March 2007:
BOD,Fecal Coliform, TSS and monitoring frequency violations, resulted in a civil penalty assessment
Case No. LM-2007-0052
April 2007:
BOD, resulted in a civil penalty assessment Case No. LV-2007-0498
May 2007:
BOD, failure to monitor for cyanide, resulted in a Notice of Violation NOV-2007-LM-0029
November 2007:
BOD, resulted in a civil penalty assessment Case No. LV-2008-0094
December 2007:
BOD, pH resulted in a civil penalty assessment Case No. LV-2008-0144
Data collected in January—April 2008 shows the non-compliance has persisted.
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The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at(704) 663-1699_
Sincerely, '
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Section
Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Catawba County Health.Department
Bob Sledge,Point Source Branch, Western NPDES Program
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
rE PA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
__ Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
. Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/ma/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I tLi 2 IA 31 NC0039594 _ 111 121 08/05/07 1 17 181 c.J l 19' Gl 201U
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11J 1J 1 1 J 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------- Reserved
671 2.0 169 761 31 71 721 N 731 11 74 751 1 1 1 I 1 1 180
} Section B: Facility Data —!
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 08/05/07 07/04/01
Maiden WWTP
Finger st Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Maiden NC 28650 03:00 PM 08/05/07 10/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Randy Lee Smith/ORC/828-879-2131/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Doris C eumgarner,PO Box 125 Maiden NC 28650//828-428-5020/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
111 Permit Flow Measurement Ill Operations&Maintenance Records/Reports
▪Self-Monitoring Program MISludge Handling Disposal 1.1 Facility Site Review El Effluent/Receiving Waters
▪Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2198/
Signature of Management Q A view r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to
M rc' Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Farm 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day inspection Type (cont.) 1
3r NC0039594 J11 12, 08/05/07 117 18L i
I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
NPDES Permit Limit Violations in 2007:
February 2007:
BOD, resulted in issuance of a Notice of Violation NOV-2007-LV-0358
March 2007:
BOD, Fecal Coliform, TSS and monitoring frequency violations, resulted in a civil penalty assessment Case
No. LM-2007-0052
April 2007:
BOD, resulted in a civil penalty assessment Case No. LV-2007-0498
May 2007:
BOD, failure to monitor for cyanide, resulted in a Notice of Violation NOV-2007-LM-0029
November 2007:
BOD, resulted in a civil penalty assessment Case No. LV-2008-0094
December 2007:
BOD, pH resulted in a civil penalty assessment Case No. LV-2008-0144
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden VWVT'P
Fr.
nspection Date: 05/07/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ■ 0 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 11000
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Sludge drying beds are no longer there.
Special Condition - Pretreatment Program requirement
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ 0 ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,pH, DO, Sludge ■ 0 0 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? U ❑ ❑ ❑
•
Comment:
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal •
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical ■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor? MI ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is disposal of grit in compliance? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Pure Oxygen Yes No NA NE
Type of pure oxygen system Bulk storage
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden WVVTP
Inspection Date: 05/07/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pure Oxygen Yes No NA NE
Is there a back-up source for the system? • ❑ 0
0
Are mixers operational? ■ n n n
Are samples port/points easily accessible? ■ ❑ 0
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n 0
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n
Are weirs level? • ❑ ❑ 0
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n O
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ 0 ❑ 0
Is scum removal adequate? ■ 0 0 0
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? U n 0 0
Is the drive unit operational? ■ n n n
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n ❑ ❑
. Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ❑ ■ 0
0
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/,of the sidewall depth) 0001.
Comment: The secondary clarifier is constructed as part of a "package plant" design
that utilizes a traveling bridge type scum removal. WAS/RAS is removed by means of a
siphon on the traveling bridge. The clarifier appeared very turbid on the day of the
inspection, floating grease was present also.
Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ n n n
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ CIDD
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • n n
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? U ❑ 0 n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? El n n n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ n U n
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine(CAS No. 7782-50-5)? 0 0 •
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ n • 0
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: MaidenWUVfP
Inspection Date: 05/07/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
#Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ n
Is sample collected above side streams? ■ n ❑ 0
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? MOOD
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit? MIODO
Comment: Samples are collected as a time based composite. A waiver has been
given to the Town allowing time based composite samples due the design of the facility.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? DDED
Is sample collected below all treatment units?. ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ n n
Is the tubing clean? • ❑ ❑ n
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n ❑ n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ Q ❑
Comment: Time eased Composite Samples (see Influent Sampling comment)
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ODD
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream I Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type, and sampling location)? NOOD
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Is flow meter calibrated annually? BODO
Is the flow meter operational? U n n n
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden WWTP 71411111
Inspection Date: 05/07/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement- Influent Yes No NA NE
(1f units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ n n n
Comment: Last calibrated on 7/3/2007. Calibrated at least once per year.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • Q n Q
1s all required information readily available, complete and current? I 0 0 ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n
OD
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
Dates, times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis •
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ Q
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWG? n ■ n n
Of the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? • n ❑ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ 0 ❑ n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ Q n °
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ Q ❑ U
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • n ❑ n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ■ 0 0
Comment: No record of the 2006-2007 annual report could be found at the facility or
in the Division's files. The facility reports on the fiscal year (July -June).
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • 0 ❑ n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ n Q n
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ 0 ❑ n
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ 0
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? ❑ n mi n
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden W TP
Inspection Date: 05/07/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/_ 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Comment: The facility has an on site lab for field parameter testing. Certificate No.
5532 expires on 12/31/2008. Water Tech Labs is contracted to perform all other testing.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? NODO
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ODD
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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of WArFq Michael F.Easley,Gi rthar(p4
VP Q� William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary v
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-c Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
March 11, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4505 6981
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Wendy Vanover, Interim Town Manager
PO Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2008-0094
Dear Ms. Vanover:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $831.20 ($750.00 civil penalty+ $81.20 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for November 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0039594. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
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$ 0.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
$ 750.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 81.20 Enforcement costs.
$ 831.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and •
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
I. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
• Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water,Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. I43B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

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

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced.by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0094
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 BOD 51.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
001 BOD 38.3 mg/L * 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
THE TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0039594 . )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0094
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $831.20 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 111200S, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0094
Assessed Party: The Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $831.20
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation o{Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: The Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2008-0094
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
The BOD weekly average concentration of 51.0 mg/L for the week ending November 17,
2007 that exceeded the permit limit of 45.0 mg/L.
The BOD monthly average concentration in the effluent of 38.3 mg/L exceeded the
permit limit of 30.0 mg/L for the month of November 2007.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The BOD weekly average permit limit was exceeded by 13.3% for the week ending
November 17, 2007.
The BOD monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 31.0% during the month of
November.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. BOD is treated as in-stream toxicants by
the State of North Carolina. BOD is an oxygen-consuming waste and therefore increased
concentrations could reduce the amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully
or intentionally.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
There have been 6 other CPAs against the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of the
permit with two CPAs having been issued in the past twelve months as detailed below.
Case Number Description
LM-2007 0052 $2,5a 3,89 LV far BOD, TSS, fecal conform, and phi and MV for fecal conform,
ty was paid in full,
LV-2007-0498 $333.89 LV for BOD. Penalty was paid in full.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Cost to the Regional Office is $81.20
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Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 03/04/08 Page 2 of 11
Permit: % MRs Between: 11,2007 and 11-2007 Region:Mooresville Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:NPDES WW
Facility Name: 'Y. Param Name;% County:% Subbasln:% Violation Action, %
Major Minor:
PERMIT:NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden-Maiden WWTP COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
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MONITO ING OUTFALL/ LOCATION PARAMETER - VIOLATION FREQUENCY UMI OF LIMIT CALCULATED VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
REPORT PPI DATE MEASURE VALUE ._`
11 ..2007 001 Effluent SOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 11/17/07 3 X week mg/1 45 51 V 1,-- Weekly Average Exceeded None U
11 ..2007 001 Effluent BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 11/30/07 3 X week mg/1 30 , 3&29 ✓ `0Monthly Average Exceeded None 4 4 )C-'
PERMIT:NC0033570 FACILITY: Chemetall Foote Corporation-Chemetall Foote COUNTY:Cleveland REGION: Mooresville
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MONITORING OUTFALL I LOCATION `PARAMETER VIOLATION FREQUENCY UNIT OF LIMIT CALCULATED VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
REPORT PPI DATE MEASURE VALUE
11 _2007 001 Effluent pH 11/29/07 _ Weekly su 9 9.4 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT:NC0065242 FACILITY: Town of Grover-Grover WWTP COUNTY:Cleveland REGION: Mooresville
Lim Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL 1 LOCATION PARA TER VI LATION FREQUENCY UNIT OF LIMIT CALCULATED VIOLATION TYPE VIOLVIQN ACTION
REPORT PPI DATE MEASURE VALUE
11 _2007 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Ammonia Total(as 11/30/07 Weekly mg/I 3.9 &95 Monthly Average Exceeded None
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Coleen H.Sullins,Director ,
> Division of Water Quality
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January 11, 2008
EDDIE FAULKNER '` , - ilk` it s
TOWN OF MAIDEN
113 W MAIN ST
MAIDEN NC 28650
SUBJECT: Payment AcknowledgmentDWO f Dh ,
Civil Penalty Assessment
Maiden WWTP Surace ction
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Permit Number:NC0039594
Case Number: LV-2007-0498
Catawba County
Dear Mr.Faulkner:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 060049 in the amount of$333.89 received.
from you dated January 7, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
cc: Enforcement File#: LV-2007-0498
DWQ Mooresville Regional.Office Supervisor
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December 19,2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 0001 8497 4922
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Steven C. Smith
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Town of Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2007-0498
Dear Mr. Smith:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $333.89 ($250.00 civil penalty+$83.89 enforcement costs)against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for April 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0039594. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as•a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
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Based upon the above findings.of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality,I,Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the Town of Maiden:
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NCDENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 E.Center Ave.Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28I15 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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$ 250.00 For 1_of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
$ 0 For 1 of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
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$ 83.89 Enforcement costs.
$ 333.89 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health,or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

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

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

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems,and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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ate) Robert B.Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File wl attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO.LV-2007-0498
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 4/9-13/07 *BOD 54 mg/I (weekly avg.) 45 mg/1(weekly avg.)
001 4/2007 BOD 33.36 mg/1(monthly avg.) 30.0 mg/1 (monthly avg.)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2007-0498
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$333.89 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated December 19,2007,the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties,does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of ,2007
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV'-2007-0498
Assessed Party: Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $333.89
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Re uest For Remissio Waiver a Ri ht to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation©f Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not,the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S..14313-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION?(use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LV-2007-0498
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health,or to private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented;however,BOD in excess of permit limits would lower the
dissolved oxygen level of the receiving stream and may impact aquatic life.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred the week of April 9-13,2007.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect on ground water or air quality are expected. Surface water quality may have been
compromised by lower dissolved oxygen levels in the receiving stream.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No monetary savings are likely.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
Case Number Description
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8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was$83.89.
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements X
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware
of the circumstances.A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,
maintenance, etc.,and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the 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."
Steven C.Smith
Permittee(Please print or type)
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Signature of Permittee" Date
P.O.Box 125, Maiden, NC 28650 828-428-5020 ssmith mail.ci.maiden_nc.us 07131/2010
Permittee Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen ' 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadium 01105 Aluminum
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00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromiur 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Susppendec 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,or by visiting
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Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
• No Flow!Discharge From Site Check this box if no discharge occurs,and as result,there are no data to be entered for all of the
parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
"ORC On Site?:ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8AG 0204.
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January 4, 2008
Mr. Robert B. Krebs NC DENR MRO
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor �V�( - Irf Water
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC. 28115
Subject Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking No. NOV-2007-LM-0029
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Dear Mr. Krebs,
The Town of Maiden has received the Notice of Violation letter of December 21, 2007 for the violations
noted'
Pipe Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 4/2007 BOO 33.0 mg/1 (monthly average) 30.0 mg/I(monthly average)
001 4/29-5/5l07 Cyanide Failure to Monitor(weekly) Monitor Weekly
We did exceed the BOD monthly average for the month of April, 2007. I don't know what happened to
cause this violation and would only be speculation to give an opinion. I DID find the document showing
we sampled for Cyanide on 4/30/2007, I corrected the limit violation for BOD on the original DMR but just
missed the cyanide when amending the report, It was simply an error in transferring data from sheet to
sheet and locating the sample, and results report. I am including the contract lab reporting sheets and
chain of custody for 4/30/2007 which does show the sampling, and result, This would be the Monday for
the first week in May 2007 sampling, I may have overlooked data or made mistakes in transferring data
in my effort to correct the February, March, April, and May DMRs but it was not intentional.
If there is anything else you need p e contact me or another operator at Maiden WWTP 828-428-
5032, or email tstiliwolprnaii GI n men FL t, : Thank you.
Sincerely, -, a ,
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Tony l/Stilwell, Maiden WWTP
Cc: Wendy Vanover, Interim Town Manager, Town of Maiden

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PERMIT#: COLLECTION TIME: 1100
ADDRESS: Town of Maiden RECEIVED DATE: 4/30/2007
P.O. Box 125 RECEIVED TIME: 1400
Maiden, NC 28650
REPORTED: 5/31/2007
ANAL YSI S
ANALYSIS EFF UNITS DATE ANALYST
BOD 25.0 mglL 5/1/07 jdg
TSS 24.0 mglL 5/1/07 jrg
NH3 19.20 mg/L 5/9/07 jdg
Fecal Coliform 31 1100mL 4/30/07 jrg
Cyanide <0.005 mg/L 5/4/07
ANALYSIS INF UNITS DATE ANALYST
BOD 273 mg/L 5/1/07 jdg
TSS 244 mg/L 5/1/07 jrg
LOG ID: 0704-526 REPORTED BY: NC CEERQTIFIED LAB#50
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Tony Gragg, Lab Supervisor

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January 8, 2008
EDDIE FAULKNER
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SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment NC DENR MR0
Civil Penalty Assessment
Maiden WWTP DINC-Surf ce Wafer Pr ,
Permit Number:NC0039594
Case Number: LM-2007-0052
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 060046 in the amount of$2,583.89 received
from you dated January 3, 2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility,and this case has been closed Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations,or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083,Ext. 547.
Sincerely,
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Dina Sprinkle
cc: Enforcement File#: LM-2007-0052
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F'N A TE Michael F.Easley,Governor
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William G.Ross Jr..,Secretary
' North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen Sullins.Director
7 Division of Water Quality
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December 13,2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 0001 8497 4748
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Todd Clark, Town Manager
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650 '
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LM-2007-0052
Dear Mr. Clark:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $2583.89 ($2500.00 civil penalty+$83.89 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for March 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0039594. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden __ _
violated the terms, conditions,or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality,I,Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the Town of Maiden:
NCDENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 E.Center Ave.Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

711111
0 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(0(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
failing to monitor in violation of the permit effluent
monitoring requirements for fecal coliform.
500.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for fecal coliform.
0 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
0 For 1 of the one(1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 0 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit minimum pH effluent limit.
500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for total suspended solids.
$ 1500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of U.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for total suspended solids.

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$ 2500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
83.89 Enforcement costs.
P.
$ 2583.89 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage; •
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources(do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14.3B-
282.1.(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations;or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment,and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form.
within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:

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

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operation and/or maintenance problems,and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
ou ina wish to consider a 1 'n for a S cial Order b Consent. If ou have an uestions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, phase contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699,
12 it I i 4 0 e.---
(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File wl attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE Nth LM-2007-0052
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit •
001 3/5-9/07 fecal coliform failure to monitor monitor 3X weekly
001 3/12-16/07 *fecal coliform 3603/100 ml 400/100 ml (weekly avg.)
001 3/5-9/07 BOD 53.3 mg/I 45 mg/1 (weekly avg.)
001 3/2007 BOD 31.8 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 (monthly avg.)
001 3/24/07 pH 5.8 s.u. pH 6.0 s.u. (minimum)
001 3/5-9/07 *TSS 58.0 mg/1 45 mg/1 (weekly avg.)
001 3/2007 *TSS 37.4 mg/1 30 mg/1 (monthly avg.)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTTRATIVE HEARING AND
TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LM-2007-0052
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,583.89 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated December 13,2007, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2007
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LM-2007-0052
Assessed Party: Town of Maiden
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0039594
Amount Assessed: $2,583.89
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission. Waiver ofRight to an Administrative Hearing-Land Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S.§ 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors inN.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e_, explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or aresult of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i_e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Town of Maiden
Facility: Maiden WWTP
County: Catawba
Case Number: LM-2007-0052
Permit Number: NC0039594
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health,or to private property resulting from the violation;
Permit limit violations for BOD and TSS would be predicted to lower the dissolved oxygen
content of the receiving stream. Fecal coliform limit violations could indicate a threat to human
health.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred during the month of March 2007.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No adverse impacts are expected on ground water or air quality. Surface water quality would
likely be impacted by the violations. BOD and TSS limits violations could cause lower dissolved
oxygen concentrations and turbidity in the receiving stream resulting in stress to aquatic life.Fecal
coliform limit violations would pose a threat to human health and adversely impact best usage of
the receiving stream.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
A specific monetary amount saved by the noncompliance is unknown;however,money may have
been saved by failing to properly operate and maintain the facility
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violations do not appear to be willful or intentional.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and.
Case Number Description
LV-2006-0109 TBOD monthly avg. violations assessed$828.95 case dosed 5117/2006
LV-2003-0481 TSS weekly avg.violations assessed$335.45, case closed 10128/03
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was$83.89.
Date RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

Report Date: 12J06I07 Page: 2 of 10
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REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE I �� VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
03-2007 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03110/07 3 X week mg/I ' 45 53.37 Weekly Average Exceeded None 0
03-2007 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/31/07 3 X week mg/I 30 31.77 OD Monthly Average Exceeded None 0
Coliform,Fecal MF,M-FC 03/17/07 3 X week #I100m1 400 3,606.78 Weekly Geometric Mean None
03-2007 001 Effluent Broth,44.5C Exceeded
03-2007 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 03/10107 3 X week mgli 45 58 2 �(J Weekly Average Exceeded None 5-0
03-2007 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 03/31/07 3 X week mg/I 30 37.41 i47 Monthly Average Exceeded None t
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03-2007 001 Effluent pH 03/24/07 3 X week su 6 5.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached None ()
PERMIT:NC0040797 FACILITY: City of Hickory-Henry Fork VWYfP
COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
MONITORING OUTFACE 1 REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
03-2007 001 Effluent Nitrogen.Ammonia Total(as 03/24/07 5 X week mg/I 18.6 21.8 Weekly Average Exceeded None
03-2007 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Ammonia Total(as 03/31/07 5 X week mgn 6.2 16.26 Monthly Average Exceeded None

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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
•
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements X
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware
of the circumstances.A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days.of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation,
maintenance,etc.,and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the 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."
•
Steven C.Smith
Pe ittee(Please print or type)
Signature of Permittee** Date
P.O. Box 125, Maiden,NC 28650 828-428-5020 [e-mail] 0713112010
Permittee Address Phone Number a-mail address Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjetdhal 01027 Cadium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromiur 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Susppendec 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083, or by visiting
the Surface Water Protection Sections's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.uslwgs and linking to the units information pages.
Use only units of measurement designated In the reporting facility's NPOES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow!Discharge From Site Check this box if no discharge occurs, and as result,there are no data to be entered for all of the
parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
• ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8AG 0204.
***If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).

07 01 :51p Mike LingerfeIt 8 8-42B-5EQ6 p. 1
Town n of Maiden
428-5032
Fax [phone]
FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET
Date: March 9, 2007
To: John Lesley
Fax: [phone]
Re: Change of ORC
Sender: Mike Lingefclt
YOU SHOULD RECEIVE 2 PAGE(S), INCLUDING T HIS COVER SHEET IF
YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL THE PAGES, PLEASE CALL 428-5032.
John, I sent this memo to Training &Certification informing them of my change of
positions. The memo is requesting that my name be removed as ORC of the WWTP
& Backup-ORC for the Collection System for the Town of Maiden. Also, I'm
requesting that Jamie Sr..Don (City of Lincointon) be removed as Backup-ORC's for
the plant as well.

07 01 : 51p Mike Lingerfelt 828-428-5606 p. 2
Memorandum
To: NCDWQ TRAINING&CERTIFICATION UNIT
CC: JOHN LESLEY,NCDWQ-MOORSEVELLE REGIONAL OFFICE
KEVIN SANDERS,INTERIM TOWN MANAGER
From: MICHAEL LINGERFELT . -
Date: 03/09/2007
Re: ORC CHANGE-TOWN OF MAIDEN WWTP
This memo is to notify the NCDWQ Training&Certification Unit that effective 3/16/07 ad 3:00
p.m.,I will be leaving the Town for a new job with the City of Charlotte. My name needs to be
removed as ORC of the Maiden WWTP(NPDES#NC0039594)and removed as Backup-ORC of
• Maiden's Sewer Collection System(NPDES#WQCS00120).
Also,the Backup-ORC's for the Maiden Wastewater Plant(NPDES#NC0039594)needs to be
removed at the same time. James Rhyne&Donald Burkey currently are listed as the Backup-ORC's.
Listed below are our certificate numbers and signatures.
Michael Ray Lingerfelt Grade IV-#12968 /J.CeI/ ie. r'�t-Apji
James S.Rhyne Grade IV-#8363 a''ir tal--- A• ��1.""
Donald A.Burkey,Jr Grade IV-#13485 ()I A g(2,42-j
I have advised the Town's interim manager(Kevin Sanders)that they need to assign a ORC and a
Backup-ORC as soon as I leave.
If there are any questions concerning this matter,give me a call at 828-428-5032 or Kevin Sanders{cry
828-428-5007.
Thanks,
Michael Lingerfelt
•

Michael F.Easley,Governor
W A rE William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
C 0 RQ North Mina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
i Coleen Sullins.Director
Division of Water Quality
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December 21,2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 0001 8497 5417
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Steven C. Smith
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Tracking#:NOV 2007-LM-0029
Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0 03 9594
Catawba' County
Dear Mr.Smith:
A review of the May 2007 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following permit limit and monitoring requirement:
Pipe Parameter
Violation Permit Requirement
001 BOD 33.0 mg/1 (monthly avg.) 30 mg/I (monthly avg.)
001 Cyanide Failure to Monitor Monitor Weekly
(week of 4/29—5/5/2007)
Remedial actions,if not already implemented,should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.If the
violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,and you
anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Mr.John Lesley of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Lesley or me at
704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
i°e4 4
Robert B.Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch •
Catawba County Health Dept.
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N Carolina i�I L�EP�
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N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 E.Center Ave.Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] 1 n� 8

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Ms. Marcia Allocco INAPT
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Mooresville Regional Office `°�� .- 1 •-. . . 1 t.- ,,a, 1N-'
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville,NC 28115
Subject: Response to Notice of Violation—Effluent Limitations #NOV-2007-LV-0358
Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit#NC0039594 Catawba County
Dear Ms Allocco,
We have received your Notice Of Violation:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
2/28/07 BOD 34.2 mg/L(Monthly Average)30.0 mg/L (Monthly Average)
I recently became the Wastewater Superintendent for the Town of Maiden. When looking over
several months of DMRs, I noticed discrepancies, which need addressing along with this NOV.
When I found these problems I contacted Mr. Wes Bell with the Mooresville Regional Office
about"what to do". Mr. Bell said that I needed to submit amended copies of the DMR,s in
question and note the violations. I have since received the NOV and I will respond to each DMR
in this letter. If this is not acceptable to you please let me know and I will do a separate letter for
each.
DMR Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
February 07 BOD 34.2mglL Monthly Average 30mg/L Monthly Average
March 07 BOD 31.8 mg/L Monthly Average 30.0 mg/L Monthly Average
Dates 6-8 . BOD 53.4 mg/L Weekly Average 45.0 mg/L Weekly Average
March 07 TSS 37.4 mg/L Monthly Average 30.0 mg/L Monthly Average
Dates 6—8 TSS 58.0 mg/L Weekly Average 45.0 mg/L Weekly Average
April 07 BOD 33.0 mg/L Monthly Average 30.0 mg/L Monthly Average
Dates 9—11 BOD 58.0 mg/L Weekly Average 45.0 mg/L Weekly Average
May 07 BOD 33.0 mg/L Monthly Average 30.0 mg/L Monthly Average

There was not an explanation of the limit violations on the February,March or April DMR, s but
May has a hand printed statement noting the monthly limit violation. I don't have an answer as to
why this happened or what was done to remedy the problem.I do understand there was a
problem but I was not here then and cannot speak to those matters from personal knowledge.
It is my understanding that in March of 2007 the Operator in Responsible Charge and the plant
Grade I Operator both left the town for other employment. One grade 2 Operator from a
chemical reduction industrial pretreatment plant, (unfamiliar with biological treatment and hired
only 8 days prior to the ORC and Operator leaving)he kept the plant operating. The testing and
plant monitoring had been designated to contract laboratories that were,the ORC and back up
ORC for the WWTP. The DMRs were compiled by these labs and signed by the Interim Town
Manager who assumed they were complete and accurate. I looked over the DMR,s in question,
noted the limit violations, and then signed as the ORC. I did NOT compile these reports
originally so these amended copies are in response as requested.
I am the designated Operator in Responsible Charge of the Town Of Maiden's WWTP, as of
June 13,2007. 'We now have 2 Grade II Operators and I have a Grade IV. We are learning how
a UNOX system works. Water Tech. Inc. does most of our testing but we still do field
parameters. Mr. Chet Whiting has visited us and is helping get the lab back in compliance. We
will continue to improve the quality of Effluent discharged and believe we have better control of
the facility.I believe the reporting problem is solved and there shouldn't be continuing limit
violations as we continue learning how this UNOX system works.
As you know,Maiden will soon take bids to upgrade with the construction of 2 SBR,s and other
new systems. The town is expecting to start the construction in August of this year. We are
expecting to keep this plant on line and compliant until the new system is in place and then
switch over. That is my understanding.
Please contact me or anyone here at the WWTP 828 428 5032, (cellular 828 320 9728) or
fax [phone] if we need to do something else.
Sincerely,
Tony R. Stilwell, Maiden WWTP
Cc Mr. Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection

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Marcia Allocco
NCDWQ
610 East Center Ave, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
RE: NOV RESPONSE
Dear Ms. Allocco:
This letter is in response to the Notice of Violation (dated 8/7/06) sent to the Town of Maiden.
As stated in DMR for May '06, some type of chemical (white color) was observed coming into
plant that day. It had a very strong "chemical odor". Staff tried tracking the discharge back up
the collection system. There is a vendor in Town that receives various chemicals in large totes
and transfers to smaller drums for reshipment. They also take concentrated chemicals and dilute
with water to make other/weaker solutions. We suspect that this company (Lowe-Tek) was the
source of the discharge. We checked their discharge in the manhole, but nothing was coming
out. The reason we feel this was the source is a lot of the chemicals they deal with are white in
color and have strong odors. We did talk to their people about the"slug" that hit us. Since, we
have been watching their facility more closely. They are a very small operation and most of their
water consumption is used in the process. Most of their discharges are from cleaning out their
totes. We told them to keep this at a minimum due to the fact they are dealing with concentrated
chemicals and a small amount could be too much for our plant to handle without causing future
upsets. Their staff has been cooperative.
If any additional information is needed or there are any questions concerning this response, give
me a call at [phone].
Best regards,
f/ , l �..„
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Michael Lingerfelt
WWTP Superintendent

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() W A rk'RvG Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
,ID North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
4 C Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
August 7, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 2260 0001 3494 7080
Mike Lingerfelt
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Town of Maiden
PO Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Tracking#: NOV-2006-LV-0377
Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Lingerfelt:
A review of the May 2006 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameters:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Total suspended solids 46.2 mg/1 (Weekly average) 45.0 mg/1 (Weekly average)
001 BOD 52.3 mg/1 (Weekly average) 45.0 mg/1 (Weekly average)
001 BOD 47.7 mg/1 (Weekly average) .45.0 mg/1 (Weekly average)
001 BOD 36.6 mg/1 (Monthly average) 30.0 mg/1 (Monthly average) •
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.If the
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information.
•
It is requested that a written response which addresses the status of your investigation regarding
the plant upset which occurred on May 2,2006,be submitted to the attention of Ms. Marcia AIlocco of
this Office by no later than September 3, 2006. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Al NpOn,�s Carolina
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: unti w,ncwateraual ity.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Todd Clark, Manager Town
Town of Maiden
PO Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Maiden WWTP
Permit Number: NC0039594
Case Number: LV-2006-0109
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Clark:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 056632 in the amount of$828.95 received
from you dated May 10, 2006. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File#: LV-2006-0109
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
NA Carolina
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

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O�OF W A rERQG Michael F.Easley,Gove or J/L—
• . y • William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
4 — `C Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
April 24, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 2260 0001 3493 8941
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
•
Mr. Todd Clark,Town Manager
Town of Maiden
113 West Main Street
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute •
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
• Case No. LV-2006-0109
Dear Mr. Clark:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $828.95 ($750.00 civil penalty+ $78.95 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data from February 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.
NC0039594. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Town of Maiden:
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No�rh�rCarolina
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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$ 750.00 For I of the one (1) violation of G.S. 14.3-
.215.1(a)(6) and NPL)ES Permit No. NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ '78..95 Enforcement costs.
828.95 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form), Payment of the penalty will.
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
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If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of •
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between.the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.

Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) D. Rex Gl,ason �
, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
• Mooresville Regional Office
• Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments •
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0109
Pipe No. Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 BOD * 37.7 mg/1 (monthly average) 30.0 mg/1 (monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
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IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
TOWN OF MAIDEN ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
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PERMIT NO. NC0039594 )
FILE NO. LV-2006-0109
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$828.95 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated-April 24, 2006 , the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2006
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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DWQ—CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION
Case Number: LV-2006-01 09
Assessed Entity: Town of Maiden
Region: Mooresville
County: Catawba
( ) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to
the detriment of the petitioner;
( ) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violation;
( ) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
( ) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
( ) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Decision: (Check One)
Request Denied ElI Full Remission I I Partial Remission —1 Amount Remitted
Date Alan W. Klimek, P.E.

9 Michael F.Easley,Governor
p� William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p -C Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
December 19, 2006 .
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Mr. Michael Lingerfelt FL
Town of Maiden WWTP Lab.
P.O. Box 125 DEC 2 200t
Maiden, NC 28650
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal ����1® �.
Dear Mr. Lingerfelt:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS
143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform
specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B
.0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please
review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet
your certification needs.
Please contact your assigned inspector Chet Whiting at [phone], if you have questions or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
Gam - 51,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
N0hCarolina
N&aturally
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1623 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.dmallab.org Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Rd.Raleigh,NC 27607 Fax [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
• ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S.143-215.3(a)(1),143-215.3(a)(10)and NCAC 211.0800:
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Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment 1 and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent,surface water,groundwater,and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H.0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated,but indicates the methodology, equipment,quality control procedures, .
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31,2007 .
Certificate No. 172 .
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Pat Donnelly

Attachment
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
ab Name: Town of Maiden WWTP Lab. Certificate Number: 172
,ddress: P.O.Box 125 Effective Date: 01/01/2007
Maiden,NC 28650 Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
lie above named laboratory,having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800,is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
NORGANICS •
30D
Std Method 5210E
2ESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 CI G
.7.:OLIFORM FECAL
Std Method 9222D(MF)
CONDUCTIVITY
Std Method 2510B
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Std Method 4500 0 C
AMMONIA NITROGEN
Std Method 4500 NH3 F
pH
Std Method 4500 H B
RESIDUE SUSPENDED
Std Method 2540D
TEMPERATURE
Std Method 2550B
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This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program,use of approved methodology,and satisfactory performance on evaluation s
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807.

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7Carolina ,_„ � ,.,!,Wdh ,S Jr..,Secretary
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North C�rolin of Ermvironnieni-Y end NUral Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
November 14, 2006
C. Todd Clark
Town of Maiden
P.O. Box 125
Maiden, NC 28650
Subject; Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0039594
Maiden WV(rIP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. CIark:
The NPDES Unit received your application and check #057667 for$860,00 (major rnodifications) on November 9,
2006. ,A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required
to complete your permit renewal. The requirements in your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is
renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone],
extension 363.
Sincerely,
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Carolyn Bry
Point Source Branch
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NPDES Unit
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N.Salisbury St. Raleigh,NC 27604
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TOWN OF MAIDEN
V�� M, NORTHCAROLINA
Z 28650
1' 1 P.O.BOX 125 • [phone]
itli.iFAX [phone] • TDD 800-735-2962
OFFICE OF
TOWN MANAGER
November 7, 2006
Mr. Matt Matthews, Point Source Branch Chief
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: Request For Time Extension
Total Residual Chlorine Limit
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Town of Maiden,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Matthews:
The Town of Maiden hereby respectfully requests a major modification to the Town's existing NPDES
Permit No. NC0039594 regarding the effective date for the total residual chlorine (TRC) effluent limit.
Please find enclosed a check in the amount of$860.00 to cover the major modification fee.
The Town's NPDES permit was renewed by NCDWQ on February 14,2006, and includes a TRC effluent
limit of 28 µg/1 that is currently scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2007. In addition,the Town is
currently near completion of the design phase of a major upgrade to the facility that is proposed to include
new biological treatment units,a new chlorine contact basin,and new dechlorination facilities. The Town
hopes to have the new components of the plant upgrade constructed and on-line by September 2008.
The design and construction of the dechlorination facilities with the plant upgrade will result in
considerable cost savings to the Town. Without an extension to the TRC effective date,the Town would
likely be required to install a temporary dechlorination system that would then be abandoned upon
completion of the new plant. For this reason, and to allow for additional time to account for any
unforeseen circumstances that may develop during the permitting or construction phases of the project,
the Town requests that the effective date for the TRC effluent limit be extended by 16 months to January
1,2009.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this request in greater detail, please do not hesitate to
contact Mike Apke, P.E. at McGill Associates at 828-328-2024, or contact me at 828-428-5000. We
appreciate your consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
5/ P
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E. To Clark, Town Manager

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Uj = North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
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Division of Water Quality
January 30,2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 2260 0001 3492 7990
Mr. Eddie Faulkner
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Tracking#:NOV-2006-LV-0040
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
A review of the October 2005 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation
of the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 BOD 49.43 weekly average 45.0 weekly average
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the .
violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information. -
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Lesley or me
at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Catawba County Health Dept.
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N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
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Nf A y Michael F.Easley,Governor L1Y
`: 9QG William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
G] . Man W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
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January 17, 2006
Mr. Eddie Faulkner, Public Works Director
Town of Maiden •
Post Office Box 125 -
Maiden,North Carolina 28650-0125
Subject: Pretreatment Compliance Inspection •
Town of Maiden
• NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Catawba Co.,NC
Dear Mr. Faulkner: .
• Enclosed is a copy of the Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection conducted •
at the subject facility on January 12,2006 by John Lesley of this Office. The Town's Pretreatment
Program is commendable.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely, c_ci
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Dana Folley, PERCS Unit
Catawba County Health Department
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITYwArF,�oG
NCDENR PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION [Complete Prior To PCI; Review Program Info Database Sheet(s)1
1.. Control Authority(POTW)Name: Town of Maiden
2. Control Authority Representative(s): Mike Lingerfelt Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
3. Title(s): Pretreatment Program Coordinator E-mail:
4. Last Inspection Date: 12/2/2004 Inspection Type: ❑ PCI ® Audit
5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection or Program Info Sheet(s)? ®Yes ❑ No
6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ❑Yes ® No
Order Type and Number: Are Milestone Dates Being Met? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® NA
PCS CODING
Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number . MM/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector Fac.Type
INI INW (' I0 10 13 19 IS 19 141 I01 112I20l P I IS I W
(DTIA) (TYPI) (INSP) (FACC)
7. Current Number Of Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)? 2 SIUS
8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs)? 1 CIUS
9. Number of SIUs Not Inspected By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0
10.Number of SIUs Not Sampled By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0
11. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10 • - 0 NOIN
12.Number of SIUs With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP 0 NOCM
13.Number of SIUs in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2
Semi-Annual Periods(Total Number of SIUs in SNC) 0 PSNC
14.Number of SIUs in SNC For Reporting During Either of the Last 2 Semi-Annual Periods 0 MSNC
15.Number of SIUs In SNC For Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi-Annual Periods 0 SNPS
16.Number of SIUs In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2
Semi-annual Periods 0
POTW INTERVIEW
17. Since the Last PCI,has the POTW had any POTW Permit Limits Violations? ® Yes ❑ No
If Yes,What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed? See Comments Section
(See Comments Section)
18. Since the Last PCI,has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial ® Yes ® No
Discharge(Interference,Pass-Through,Blockage, Citizens' Complaints, Increased Plant upset due to slug Ioad of
Sludge Production,Etc.)? boiler chemicals from Lucky
If Yes,How are these Problems Being Addressed? Country Licorice
19. Which Industries have been in SNC during either of the Last 2 Semi- SNC for Limits: None
Annual Periods?Have any Industries in SNC(During Either of the Last SNC for Reporting: None
. _ Semi-Annual_Periods)_NotBeen Published for-Public Notice? - --Nbt--Published--NA — --- -- -- -
(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUs in SNC)
20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders?For all SIUs on an
Order,Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? None
21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently Under Adjudication?If Yes, Which ❑ Yes ® No
Ones?
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Filename: Maiden 0506 pci Page 1
Revised: 6/30/98

ETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REVIEW- Please review POTW files and complete the following: 1
Program Element Date of Last Approval Date Next Due,If Applicable
Headworks Analysis (HWA) 10/17/03 11/1/07
Industrial Waste Survey(IWS) 11/19/03 9/1/08
12/1/06
Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO) 5/30/03
Enforcement Response Plan(ERP) 3/24/20
Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) 3/24/04
LTMP FILE REVIEW:
22. Is the LTMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ®Yes ❑ No
23. Should any Pollutants of Concern be Eliminated from or Added to the LTMP? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes,which ones? Eliminated: Added: .
24. Are Correct Detection Levels being used for all LTMP Monitoring? ®Yes ❑ No
25. Is the LTMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Table Adequate? ® Yes ❑ No
INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT(IUP)FILE REVIEW(3 IUP FILE REVIEWS OR 1 FILE REVIEW AND 1 IU INSPECTION)
26. User Name 1. Getrag Gears 2. Cataler North America 3.
27. IUP Number I L 0001 _ 0002
28. Does File Contain Current Permit? • ®Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ❑Yes ❑ No
29. Permit Expiration Date 12/31/06 12/31/06
30. Categorical Standard Applied(I.E.40 CFR,Etc.) Or N/A 433 NA
31. Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No
to Permit Issue Date? ,
22. Does File Contain an Inspection Completed Within Last Calendar Year? F®Yes ❑ No ®Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No
33. a.Does the File Contain a Slug Control Plan? a. ®Yes ❑No a. ®Yes DNo a. DYes ❑No
b. If No,is One Needed? (See Inspection Form from POTW) •- b. DYes❑No b. DYes ❑No b. DYes❑No
34. For 40 CFR 413 and 433 TTO Certifiers,Does File Contain a Toxic r ElYes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
Organic Management Plan(TOMP)?
35. a.Does File Contain Original Permit Review Letter from the Division? a. ®Yes ❑No a. EYes ❑No a. DYes ❑No
b.All Issues Resolved? b.®Yes❑No❑NIA b.®Yes❑No❑NIA b.❑Yes❑Ne❑NIA
36. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Did the POTW Complete ®Yes ❑ No ®Yes ❑ No ❑Yes ❑ No
its Sampling as Required by IUP?
37. Does File Contain POTW Sampling Chain-Of-Custody Forms? ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No _ ❑Yes 0 No
38. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Did the SIU Complete its ®Yes❑No❑N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑NIA
Sampling as Required by IUP?
39. Does Sampling Indicate Flow or Production? ®Yes0Not7N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
40. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Did the POTW Identify ®Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No
All Non-Compliance from Both POTW and SIU Sampling? ❑NA ❑NA El NA
41. a.Was the POTW Notified by SIU(Within 24 Hours)of All Self- a.DYes❑No❑N/A a.181Yes❑NoDN/A a.❑Yes❑No❑N/A
Monitoring Violations?
b.Did Industry Resample Within 30 Days? b. Yes❑No b. ®Yes❑No b. DYes❑No
42. Was the SIU Promptly Notified of Any Violations(Per ERP)? ' ®Yes❑No❑N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
43. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Was the SIU in SNC? ' ❑Yes ® No 1 ❑ Yes ® No El Yes ❑ No
44. During the Most Recent Semi-Annual Period,Was Enforcement Taken ®Yes❑No❑N/A ®Yes❑No❑NIA ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
as Specified in the POTWs ERP? � � __�- ____ -_-------- -----.-__ -
45. Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices? ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑NGON/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
46. Does The File Contain Proof Of Penalty Collection? ❑Yes❑NoON/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A -
47. a.Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders? a.❑Yes0Nol3N/A a.❑Yes❑NoCEIN/A a.❑Yes❑No❑N/A
b. Is SIU in Compliance with Order? b.❑Yes❑NoEIN/A b.❑Yes❑No®N/A b.❑Yes❑NOI]N/A
48. Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obtaining Any of This El Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No ❑Yes ❑ No
Requested Information For You?
Filename: Maiden 0506 pd Page 2
Revised: 6/30/98

111 FILE REVIEW COMMENTS:
Question 31. Inspections were conducted on 12/19/2005 at Getrag Gears and Cataler North American.
Question 41. Pace Labs sends lab reports directly to the POTW.
Question 42 and 43. Samples at Getrag Gears that were in violation of pH and other parameters were taken when the facility was
not discharging. An automatic valve with a pH sensor/controller closes the valve when the pH is <6.0 s.u. The valve is located
downstream of the flow meter and sampling point, and the city staff was not aware that the flow was being recycled for further
treatment at the time of sampling. The POTW has since required Getrag to relocate the valve to a point prior to the flow meter and.
sampling point. The Notice of Violation will be rescinded if the SIU can show evidence that the valve was indeed closed,preventing
a discharge at the time of sampling.
PCI SUMMARY AND COMMENTS:.
PCI Comments:
Question 17. 8OI)violations in 8/05 and 10/05. Equipment failure at the WWTP was the cause of the 8/05 violation. A slug load of
boiler chemicals from Lucky Country Licorice caused a WWTP upset in '10/05. It was discovered that the boiler was not properly
valved that led to the release of chemicals. The POTW has placed Lucky Country Licorice on a restricted discharge whereby the
POTW must be contacted before any discharge of boiler water will be allowed. The faciltiy is a non-SW.
Requirements: See the Pretreatment Program Elements Review Section of this report.
Recommendations: The POTI4'staff is doing a commendable job of managing the Pretreatment Program.
NOD: (l Yes E No
NOV: Yes E No
QNCR: Ej Yes No
POTW Rating:
Satisfactory ® Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory D
PCI COMPLETED fib- .... DATE: January 17, 2006
oh °Lesley,Mooresvill gional Office
Filename: Maiden 0506 pc Page 3
Revised, 6iTh,95

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F W A r� Michael F.Easley,GovAor (
Q 9 William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
`O� T "\9G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
CO Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
o -s-
January 13, 2006
Mr. Eddie Faulkner, Public Works Director _
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Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden, North Carolina 28650
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
.Catawba County,NC
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 12, 2006 by John Lesley of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
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The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning •
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
\ JLc 4 ,V1 . aci) ? c,-_
D. Rex Gleason, P.E. •
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Catawba County Health Department -
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Isic° Carolina
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NCDEHR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 E.Center Ave.Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, 2046J Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A. National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 Li 2 Li 31 < 1, i ' a"t- 11 121 i 2 117 18ttt 19g 201
Remarks t�f
211 1 1 1 1 I I I I 1 I I 1 I I 11 . I 1. 1 1 .1 . 1 _I I. I 1 I I I a I I I I 1 I I 1 L11 1I I I 1 16'
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 ©A Reserved-----«---------------
671 ,0 1 69 70 :� 71 721 ;;I 731 1 1 74 751 1 1 1. 1 1 1 J 80'
—� Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
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Fi ges St: Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
F1;3 for, N. 28 05 121:,10. };sty 06201/12 5?7.rf,.M
Names)of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s),Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
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Name,Address of Responsible OfficialiTitle/Phone and Fax Number
3i,t, Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
rPermit IN Flow Measurement III Operations& Maintenance III Records/Reports
U Self-Monitoring Program ■Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters III Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names)and,Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John r i,e >1eue / ) 1,4',.),11 70 2 .c 3 .9 9 rr= C: 1
Signature of Management C A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
E..i.;9 _UI ';;.u. / . ,i_ ..69- h';e't:.. 6"1.
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete,
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
31_ NC0039594 111 121 06/01/12 I17 181^'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Monthly monitoring reports were reviewed for the period October 2004 through September 2005. BOD
monthly and weekly limit violations were reported in August 2005 and a weekly BOD limit violation was
reported in October 2005. A Notice of Violation was issued in response to the August 2005 violations. The
October 2005 violation will be addressed under separate cover.
Facility Site Review: One treatment unit is being used for sludge storage. The remaining treatment unit is
in use. The skimming device on secondary clarifier is temporarily not in use to allow for sludge thickening
prior to wasting sludge.
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/1Z2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? I11000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge • 000
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less), Has the permittee submitted a new application? • 000
Is the facility as described in the permit? • 0 0 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 0
Comment: A Draft Permit has been issued,
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 000
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? II 0 0 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? • 000
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 10 0 0
Is the chain-of-custody complete? • 0 0 0
Dates,times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration MI
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete, do they include all permit parameters? U 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted 4s annual compliance report to users and DWQ? • 000
(If the facility is.7.or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
is the ORC visitation log available and current? NOCIO
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • DC:30
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? NI 0 0 0
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/12/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated.on 1i4/2006.
Pump Station-Influent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ 0 0 ❑
is the wet well free of excessive grease? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are float controls operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 0 • 0
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? MOOD
Comment:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical IN
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/12/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual ❑
b,Mechanical i■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? • ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes jio NA NE
.Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level? 0000
Is the site free of weir blockage? • 000
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ 0 0 ❑
Is scum removal adequate? ■ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ROOD
Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? '■ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Pure Oxygen Yes No NA NE
Type of pure oxygen system Bulk storage
Is there a back-up source for the system? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Are mixers operational? NOOD
Are samples port/points easily accessible? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The oxygen is fed by means of a single liquid oxygen storage tank,
Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders secured adequately? MOOD
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: MaidenWWTP
Inspection Date: 01/12/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
1s the level of chlorine residual acceptable? • 000
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There is no dechlorination at this facility.
Standby.Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ DOD
Is the generator tested by Interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load? • ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 1111000
Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There is a 1000 gallon fuel storage on site. Superior Petroleum is under
contract to supply fuel.
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Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place? ■ DOD
Are pumps operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(exciuding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? - ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(SOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+!-1.0 degrees? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility utilizes Pace Labs for metals, TN, TP, and cyanide anaylses.
Pace (Asheville) also conducts toxicity testing. The on-site lab is certified (172) to
conduct all other permit required testing.
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Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden VVWTP
Inspection Date: 01/12/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling Yes No NAw NE
#Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0
Is sample collected above side streams? ■ 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? NOOD
Is the tubing clean? ■ 0 0 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ 0 0 0
Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ 0 0 0
Comment: A waiver has been granted the facility by the DWQ to allow time based
composite sampling.
Effluent.Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? MI 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0
Is the tubing clean? MOOD
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 ❑ 0
Comment: A waiver has been granted the facility by the DWQ to allow time based
composite sampling.
Upstream/ Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type, and sampling location)? Illl' 0 0 0
Comment:
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. Michael F. Easley,Governor
State of North Carolina
William G.Ross,Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 .4— Alan W.Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January 3,2006
Mr. Todd E. Clark.
Town of Maiden.
P.O. Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr.Clark:
The Division received your request for a permit modification to extend the compliance schedule for the
total residual chlorine limit implementation. Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for
your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions
and requirements it contains.
➢ The compliance schedule for the total residual chlorine limit will be extended by 16 months until
January 1,2009.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in two months.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit,contact me at(919) 733-5083 x 551 or
toya.fields +encmail.net.
Sincerel
LeT ya Fields
Western NPDES Program
cc: vorgegional Offie,.Surfa a Water Protedian
NPDES Unit
Marshall Hyatt,EPA Region IV

Permit #:11111911111C00395
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Town of Maiden
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Town of Maiden WWTP
Finger Street
Maiden, North Carolina
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Clark Creek 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.
The permit shall become effective.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day.
DRAFT
Alan. W. Klimek,P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLE•
MENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Permit#NC0039594
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.
Town of Maiden is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at Finger Street,
Maiden,Catawba County,and consisting of the following components:
• Influent pumps
• Mechanical screening
• Grit removal
• Instrumented flow measurement
• Dual 0.5 MGD activated sludge treatment units utilizing pure oxygen,each containing
diffused aeration,clarification,chlorine gas disinfection, and aerobic sludge digestion
• Sludge drying beds
• Stand-by power
2. Discharge from said treatment works (via Outfall 001) into Clark Creek,a Class C water in the
Catawba River Basin,at the location specified on the attached map.

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- Location ° -
USGS Quad Name:Maiden Lat.:35°34'35"
Receiving Stream:Clark Creek Long.:81°14'26"
Stream Class:C' - -
Subbasin:Catawba--03 08 35 , NV i'th Not to SCALE

Permit#NC0039594
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(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this 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:
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS ` - MONTTORING REQUIREMENTS
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS Monthly Weekly Daily Vleasuremeni : -
Average - Average Max Frequency ;Sample Type Sample Loc
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording I or E
BOD,5-day,20°C 2 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 3/Week Composite E,I
Total Suspended Solids2 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 3/Week Composite E,I
NH3 as N 3/Week Composite E
Total Residual Chlorine3 28.0 pg/L 3/Week Grab E
Fecal
(geom.mean` 200/100 ml 400mi 00 3/Week Grab E
pH 6.0 <pH< 9.0 3/Week Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN) Monthly Composite E
Total Phosphorus Monthly Composite E
Chronic Toxicity4 Quarterly Composite E
Total Cyanides 22 ug/1 Weekly Grab E
Total Copper Monthly Composite E
Total Silver Monthly Composite E
Total Zinc Monthly Composite E
Temperature Weekly Grab U,D
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab U,D
Conductivity Weekly Grab U,D
Priority Pollutant Scan6 Annual Grab E
Notes:
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1. Sample locations:E-Effluent,I-Influent,U-Upstream 100-feet above outfall,D-Downstream at NCSR 1282.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15%of the respective influent value(85%
removal).
3. The TRC limit will take effect January 1,2009. Limit and monitoring requirement only apply if chlorine is used for
disinfection. .
4. Chronic Toxicity(Ceriodaphnia)at 11%;January,April,July,and October;refer to Special Condition A(2).
5. The quantitation level for cyanide shall be 10 ug/L. CN levels reported as less that 10 lag/L shall be considered zero for
compliance purposes.
6. See special condition A(3).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit#NC00395
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A(2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT(QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia
dubia at an effluent concentration of 11.0%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum,quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the"North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure,"Revised February 1998,or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.The tests will be performed
during the months of January,April,July,and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit,then
multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum,in each of the two following months as described in"North
Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration
having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable
impairment of reproduction or survival.The definition of"detectable impairment,"collection methods,exposure regimes,and
further statistical methods are specified in the"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form
(MR-1)for the months in which tests were performed,using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B
for the Chronic Value.Additionally,DWQ Form AT-3(original)is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Section
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the
end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete,accurate,include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and ail concentration/response
data,and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature.
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,the permittee
will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity(AT)test form indicating the facility name,permit
number,pipe number,county,and the month/year of the report with the notation of"No Flow"in the comment area of the
form.The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,monitoring will be required
. during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,this permit may be re-opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document,such as minimum control organism survival,
minimum control organism reproduction,and appropriate environmental controls,shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
monitoring.

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Permit#NC0039594
A. (3) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
The permittee shall perform an annual Effluent Pollutant Scan for all parameters Iisted in the table below(in accordance with 40
CFR Part 136).The annual effluent pollutant scan samples shall represent seasonal(summer,winter,faIl,spring)variations over
the 5-year permit cycle.Unless otherwise indicated,metals shall be analyzed as"total recoverable." Additionally,the method
detection level and the minimum level shall be the most sensitive as provided by the appropriate analytical procedure.
Ammonia(as N) Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
Chlorine(total residual,TRC) 1,1-dichloroethylene Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
Dissolved oxygen 1,2-dichloropropane Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
Nitrate/Nitrite 1,3-dichloropropylene 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen Ethylbenzene Butyl benzyl phthalate
Oil and grease Methyl bromide 2-chloronaphthalene
Total Phosphorus Methyl chloride 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether •
Total dissolved solids Methylene chloride Chrysene
Hardness 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Di-n-butyl phthalate
Antimony Tetrachloroethylene Di-n-octyl phthalate
Arsenic Toluene Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Beryllium 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,2-dichlorobenzene
Cadmium 1,1,2-trichloroethane 1,3-dichlorobenzene
Chromium Trichloroethylene 1,4-dichlorobenzene
Copper Vinyl chloride 3,3-dichlorobenzidine
Lead Acid-extractable compounds: ' Diethyl phthalate
Mercury P-chloro-m-cresol Dimethyl phthalate
Nickel 2-chlorophenol 2,4-dinitrotoluene
Selenium 2,4-dichlorophenol 2,6-dinitrotoluene
Silver 2,4-dimethylphenol 1,2-diphenylhydrazine
Thallium 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Fluoranthene
Zinc 2,4-dinitrophenol Fluorene
Cyanide 2-nitrophenol Hexachlorobenzene
Total phenolic compounds 4-nitrophenol Hexachlorobutadiene
Volatile organic compounds_ Pentachlorophenol Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Acrolein Phenol Hexachloroethane
Acrylonitrile 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Benzene Base-neutral compounds: Isophorone
Bromoform Acenaphthene Naphthalene
Carbon tetrachloride Acenaphthylene Nitrobenzene
Chlorobenzene Anthracene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
Chlorodibromomethane Benzidine - N-nitrosodimethylamine
Chloroethane Benzo(a)anthracene N-nitrosodiphenyiamine
2-chloroethylvinyl ether Benzo(a)pyrene Phenanthrene
Chloroform 3,4 benzofluoranthene Pyrene
Dichlorobromomethane Benzo(ghi)perylene 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
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1,1-dichloroethane Benzo(k)fluoranthene
1,2-dichloroethane Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
Test results shall be reported to the Division in DWQ Form- DMR-PPA1 or in a form approved by the Director,
within 90 days of sampling. A copy of the report shall be submitted to Central Files to the following address:
Division of Water Quality,Water Quality Section,1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
December 8,2005 Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Eddie Faulkner,Director of Public Works 7003 2260 0001 3492 7464
Town of Maiden
P.O.Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Tracking#: NOV-2005-LV-0543
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.N00039594
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
A review of the August 2005 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of
the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 31.7 mg/L 30.0 mg/L FIN
001 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 55.2 mg/L 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 of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D.Rex Gleason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
RMB
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 One
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WWTP Superintendent ) r,
P.O. Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
Subject; Draft'NPDES Permit`
Permit NC0039594
Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Lingerfelt;
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.. -
> A total residual chlorine limit has been added to the permit. The limit will take effect 18 months
after the effective date of the final permit and applies only if chlorine is used for disinfection. See
the attached TRC policy memo for details.
Y The requirement for instream fecal coliform monitoring has been removed from the permit based
on the Division's policy for municipal and domestic facilities that do not discharge to Class B or
fecal coliform impaired waters.
• Instream monitoring has been reduced to 1/week,year-rotund,based on this facility's instream
monitoring data.
> An annual pollutant scan has been added to your permit. By performing this scan concurrent
with your toxicity test (at different times of the year),you will be able to collect sufficient data for
the new renewal application required by the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in two months.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, contact me at(919) 733-5083 x 551 or
toya.fields ncmail.net.
Sincere ,
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LeToya Fields
Western NPDES Program
cc: Mooresville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
Marshall Hyatt, EPA Region IV
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone] r)oe
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Permit#NC0039594
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Maiden
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Town of Maiden WWTP
Finger Street
Maiden, North Carolina
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Clark Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31,2M.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Alan. W. Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit#NC0039594
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.
Town of Maiden is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at Finger Street,
Maiden,Catawba County,and consisting of the following components:
• Influent pumps
• Mechanical screening
• Grit removal
• Instrumented flow measurement
• Dual 0.5 MGD activated sludge treatment units utilizing pure oxygen,each containing
diffused aeration,clarification,chlorine gas disinfection, and aerobic sludge digestion
• Sludge drying beds
• Stand-by power
2. Discharge from said treatment works (via Outfall 001)into Clark Creek,a Class C water in the
Catawba River Basin, at the location specified on the attached map.

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Permit#NC0039594
A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this 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:
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
EFFLUEN i
CHARACTERISTICS Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample
Sample Type
Average Average i . . Max Locations ,,
Frequency'
Flow 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording 1 or E
BOD,5-day,20°C 2 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 3/Week Composite E,I
Total Suspended 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 3/Week Composite E,I
Solids
NH3 as N 3/Week Composite E
Total Residual 28.0 pg/L 3/Week Grab E
Chlorin& _
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 3/Week Grab E
(geom.mean)
pH 6.0 <pH< 9.0 3/Week Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E
Total Nitrogen Monthly Composite E
(NO2+NO3-FTKN)
Total Phosphorus Monthly Composite E
Chronic Toxicity4 Quarterly Composite E
Cyanides 22 ug/1 Weekly Grab E
Copper Monthly Composite E
Silver Monthly Composite E
Zinc - Monthly Composite E
Temperature Weekly Grab U,D
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab U,D
Conductivity Weekly Grab U,D
Priority Pollutant Scan6 Annual . Grab E
Notes:
1. Sample locations:E-Effluent,I-Influent,U-Upstream 100-feet above outfall,D-Downstream at NCSR 1282.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15%of the respective influent value(85%
removal).
3. The TRC limit will take effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit. Limit and monitoring requirement only
apply if chlorine is used for disinfection.
4. Chronic Toxicity(Ceriodaphnia)at 11%;January,April,July,and October;refer to Special Condition A(2).
5. The quantitation level for cyanide shall be 10 ug/L. CN levels reported as Iess that 10 pg/L shall be considered zero for
compliance purposes.
6. See special condition A(3).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit#NC0039594
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT(QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia
dubia at an effluent concentration of 11.0%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum,quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the"North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure,"Revised February 1998,or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.The tests will be performed
during the months of January,April,July,and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit,then
multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum,in each of the two following months as described in"North
Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration
having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable
impairment of reproduction or survival.The definition of"detectable impairment,"collection methods,exposure regimes,and
further statistical methods are specified in the"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form
(MR-1)for the months in which tests were performed,using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B
for the Chronic Value.Additionally,DWQ Form AT-3(original)is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Section
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the
end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete,accurate,include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response
data,and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature.
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,the permittee
will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity(AT) test form indicating the facility name,permit
number,pipe number,county,and the month/year of the report with the notation of"No Flow"in the comment area of the
form.The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,monitoring will be required
during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,this permit may be re-opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document,such as minimum control organism survival,
minimum control organism reproduction,and appropriate environmental controls,shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
monitoring.

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Permit#NC0039594
A. (3) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
The permittee shall perform an annual Effluent Pollutant Scan for all parameters Iisted in the table below(in accordance with 40
CFR Part 136).The annual effluent pollutant scan samples shall represent seasonal(summer,winter,fall,spring)variations over •
the 5-year permit cycle.Unless otherwise indicated,metals shall be analyzed as"total recoverable." Additionally,the method
detection level and the minimum level shall be the most sensitive as provided by the appropriate analytical procedure.
Ammonia(as N) Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
Chlorine(total residual,TRC) 1,1-dichloroethylene Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
Dissolved oxygen 1,2-dichloropropane Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
Nitrate/Nitrite 1,3-dichloropropylene 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen Ethylbenzene Butyl benzyl phthalate
Oil and grease Methyl bromide 2-chloronaphthalene
Total Phosphorus Methyl chloride 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether
Total dissolved solids Methylene chloride Chrysene
Hardness 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Di-n-butyl phthalate
Antimony Tetrachloroethylene Di-n-octyl phthalate
Arsenic Toluene Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Beryllium 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,2-dichlorobenzene
Cadmium 1,1,2-tricliloroethane 1,3-dichlorobenzene
Chromium Trichloroethylene 1,4-dichlorobenzene
Copper Vinyl chloride 3,3-dichlorobenzidine
Lead Acid-extractable compounds: Diethyl phthalate
Mercury P-chloro-m-cresol Dimethyl phthalate
Nickel 2-chlorophenol 2,4-dinitrotoluene
Selenium 2,4-dichlorophenol 2,6-dinitrotoluene
Silver 2,4-dimethylphenol 1,2-diphenylhydrazine
Thallium 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Fluoranthene
Zinc 2,4-dinitrophenol Fluorene
Cyanide 2-nitrophenol Hexachlorobenzene
Total phenolic compounds 4-nitrophenol Hexachlorobutadiene
Volatile organic compounds: Pentachlorophenol Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Acrolein Phenol Hexachloroethane
Acrylonitrile • 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Benzene Base-neutral compounds: Isophorone
Bromoform Acenaphthene Naphthalene
Carbon tetrachloride Acenaphthylene Nitrobenzene -
Chlorobenzene Anthracene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
Chlorodibromomethane Benzidine N-nitrosodimethylamine
Chloroethane Benzo(a)anthracene N-nitrosodiphenylamine
2-chloroethylvinyl ether Benzo(a)pyrene Phenanthrene
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Chloroform 3,4 benzofluoranthene Pyrene
Dichlorobromomethane Benzo(ghi)perylene 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
1,1-dichloroethane Benzo(k)fluoranthene
1,2-dichloroethane Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
Test results shall be reported to the Division in DWQ Form- DMR-PPA1 or in a form approved by the Director,
within 90 days of sampling. A copy of the report shall be submitted to Central Files to the following address:
Division of Water Quality,Water Quality Section, 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617.

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FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
Town of Maiden
NC0039594
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FacilityEInformation;
(1.)Facility Name: Town of Maiden WWTP
(2.) Permitted Flow MGD): 1.0 (6.) County: Catawba
(3.)Facility CIass: III (7.)Regional Office: Mooresville
(4.) Pretreatment Program: N/A (8.)USGS Topo Quad: E14SW
(5.)Permit Status: Renewal (9.) USGS Quad.Name: Maiden
-Stream-Characteristics
(1.) Receiving Stream: Clark Creek (7.) Drainage Area(mi2): 166
(2.) Sub-basin: 03-08-35 (8.) Summer 7Q10 (cfs): 12
(3.) Stream Index Number: 11-129-5-(0.3)c(2) (9.) Winter 7Q10 (cfs): L22
(4.) Stream Classification: C (10.)30Q2(cfs):
(5.)303(d) Status: Impaired(see below) (11.)Average Flow(cfs): ' 77
(6.) 305(b) Status: (12.)IWC%: 11
1.0 Proposed Changes Incorporated Into Permit Renewal
➢ Add TRC limit and compliance schedule.
➢ Remove fecal coliform monitoring based on policy for municipal or domestic facilities not
discharging to Class B or fecal coliform impaired streams.
➢ Reduce instream monitoring to 1/week based on instream data.
➢ An annual pollutant scan has been added to the permit.
2.0 Summary
Above the Maiden WWTP(from the Newton WWTP to SR2007),Clark creek is impaired for
biological impairment due to chlorine(municipal point sourses). Above the WWTP(from
SR2012 to confluence with Pinch Gut Creek) the stream has a biological impairment due to
hydromodification(intentional channelization). This particular segment of Clark Creek is
impaired based on biological data. The cause is unknown but potential sources are industrial
point sources,agriculture,and urban runoff/storm sewers. The 2004 Catawba Basin plan makes
several recommendations for the watershed,most of which deal with non-point sources and the
prevention of additional degradation.
The Maiden WWTP has received speculative limits and submitted an EAA for the expansion of
their facility to 2.5 MGD. This would allow the facility to acquire waste flows from Delta
Apparel,a textile industry also discharging to Clark Creek. During the course of the proposed
expansion,the town would also conduct a much needed upgrade involving transforming the
plant into a single bath reactor system. •
For this renewal the town requested several changes to their existing permit. They requested that
instream monitoring be removed or reduced based on the cost of continuing the analyses and the
data over the past two permit cycles. They have also requested a cyanide weekly average limit

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cyanide in the influent and at several points throughout the treatment process and the only place
showing hits is in the effluent.
3.0 Compliance Summary
DMR Data Review
DMRs were reviewed for the period of January 2002-September 2005. Monthly average flows for
the facility were at 39%capacity with a maximum average monthly flow of 84%capacity.
Residual chlorine levels were high,however the facility will be receiving TRC limits during this
renewal. Total nitrogen averaged 22.5 mg/L and total phosphorus average 2.48 mg/L. There are
no nutrient restrictions in the Clark Creek watershed. A summary of Average Monthly DMR
data is summarized in Table 1.
Table 1:Monthly Average DMR Data,2002-2005.
.m .
Total
Residual
Flow Temp, Chlorine BOD NH3-N TSS Fecal TN TP
(MUD) (deg C) (ug/L) (nig/L) (rng/L) (mg/14 (#/1,00 mL) (mg/L) (mg/11..,)_
Avg 0.39 18.28 484.96 17.97 14.98 20.13 44.22 22.48 2.48
Max 0.84 24.12 648.75 31.69 20.51 34.05 149.00 78.07 8.83
Min 0.25 12.59 331.82 9.53 8.78 12.31 7.00 2.30 0.28
Instrearn data was also reviewed for the two-year period of September 2003-September 2005.
Average monthly data is summarized in Table 2. From this data it would appear that fecal
coliform levels are higher downstream than upstream,however the levels in the effluent are low
enough that this is probably not due to the discharge. The facility has not had any violations of
its fecal coliform limit over the term of the permit cycle. The fecal coliform limit will be removed
due to Division policy for municipal/domestic discharges to waterbodies that are not class B or
fecal coliform impaired. The facility has requested a reduction in instream monitoring. Based on
instrearn data, monitoring will be reduced to 1/week year-round.
Table 2:Monthly Average DMR data, 2003-2005.
_
Upstream _ Downstream
_. . .. ..
Fecal Fecal
TEMP DO Coliform Conductivity TEMP DO Coliform Conductivity
(0C) (rng/L) (no./100m)) (urnhos/cm) (CC) (frig/1) (no./100m1) (urrthosicrn)
Avg 16.4 8.7 493.2 493.8 16A 8.4 652.7 255.1
Max 23.6 12.0 1179,0 884.0 23.7 11.7 1523.0 551.0
Min 7.1 7.0 177.0 223.0 6.9 6.3 183,0 2000.
.., . ,
RPA Analysis
RPAs were performed for pollutants of concern as identified in the current permit, as well as
parameters monitored as part of the facility's LTMP.
Copper,silver,and zinc all showed reasonable potential to exceed their respective water quality
standards,however all of the parameters are monitored in the current permit and all are action
level parameters. Monitoring will continue as required in the current permit.
The maximum predicted cyanide concentration was higher than the allowable concentration. In
addition the facility violated its 22 ug/L cyanide limit twice over the previous permit cycle. The

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facility has asked for a weekly average cyanide limit instead of the daily maximum,however the
data shows reasonable potential to exceed the acute criteria,which is expressed as a daily
maximum limit.
LTMP data was reviewed for arsenic,cadmium,chromium,copper,lead,mercury,molybdenum,
nickel,selenium,silver and zinc. DMR data from January 2002-September 2005 was used in all
cases except mercury,where only data collected via method 1631 was used(8 samples). For
cadmium and lead all of the samples were below the detection level. For the remaining
parameters,in each case the maximum predicted concentration was far below the allowable
concentration.
WET Test Results
The Maiden WWTP has passed 22/23 WET tests administered since January 2001. The facility
has a chronic toxicity test at an 11%effluent concentration. The single failure was in October,
2003. No cause was determined for the failure and the facility passed the following two
consecutive tests.
Correspondence File Review/Compliance History
The previous permit contained a special condition for a wastewater management plan. The plan
was submitted in 2001,as required,and included a Facility Needs Assessment and a •
Rehab/Optimization Strategy. The study identified areas of the WWTP where process units
reached their usable life and were beyond reasonable repair. Some of those units contain parts
that are no longer available and must be fabricated by staff when necessary. Inspections by MRO
staff have documented difficulties in providing effective O&M. Many of the facility's operational
difficulties should be resolved with the new plant is finished. This work is expected to be
completed during this permit cycle.
Since February 2003 the Maiden WWTP has incurred six violations of its NPDES permit limits.
Two were for BOD,two for cyanide, and two for TSS. The BOD and TSS violations were due to
operational difficulties. The facility feels the cyanide violations are related to chlorination at the
facility,since no significant levels of cyanide appear to be present in the WWTP influent.
Only one of the above violations proceeded to an enforcement case. The penalty assessment was
for a weekly average violation of the TSS limit(reported value 64.67 mg/1).
4.0 Proposed Schedule for Permit Issuance
Draft Permit to Public Notice: December 7,2005
Permit Scheduled to Issue: February 1,2006
5.0 State Contact Information
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Toya Fields at(919)733-5083,extension 551.
Copies of the following are attached to provide further information on the permit development:
• Draft permit
NPDES Recommendation by:

•
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Page 4 NC0039594
Signature Date
Regional Office Comments:
Regional Recommendation by:
Signature Date
Reviewed and accepted by:
Regional Supervisor:
Signature Date
NPDES Unit Supervisor;
Signature Date

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Maiden WWTP Outfall 001
NC0039594 Qw=1 MGD
To,e Period 2002-2005
Qw(MGD) 1 WWTP Class III
70 10S(cis) 12 IWC(%)®70105 11.439
7Q10W(cis) 22 7Q1OW 6,5817
3002(c1s) 0 0 3002 WA
Avg.Stream Flow,QA(c(s) 77 o QA 1.9733
RecYing Stream Clark Creek Stream Class C
STANDARDS&
PARAMETER TYPE CRITERIA(2) P,oL units REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS RECOMMENDED ACTION
pl Ne WQ$r II FAV/ n /D•t. ArafPr.day Aifoaahlr Lly
Chronic AM.
Acute: 7 ..
Copper NC 7 AL 7.3 ug/L 48 44 88.2 _ ___ __—'—'---'—
Chronic: —�61 Action level parameter:retale montoring
. - - Acute: 22 ..�.. .
Cyanide NC 5.0 N 22 10 ug/L 197 44 52.0
Chronic: 44 Retain limit
•
Acute: 1 . _.. "
SIlver NC 0 AL 123 ug/L 49 5 23.9 C _
hron ic: 1 Action level parameter,retain monitoring
• Acute: 67 - - - -
Zinc NC 50 AL 67 ug/L 48 48 235.2
Chronic: 437 Action level parameter.retain monitoring
Acute: WA
arsenic C 50 ugfL 16 1 19.1 _
Chronic; 2,534^ Max predicted e<allowable-----------_---_-
• Monitored as part of LTMP
Acute: WA
chromium NC 50 ug/L 16 7 9.2
Chronic: 437 Max predicted cv allowable
Monitored as part of LTMP
Acute: N/A
mercury NC 12 ng/L 8 8 32.2 Note:nel2 _h_n ic:__1_5__Max_ _d i_dce_al lo_ _e
- -.7-7'
—.— —_
Limited data set Monitored as part of LTMP ...
Acute: N/A
molybdenum NC 51300 uga_ 16 15 340.2 ---_—_—
Chronic: 448.461 Maxpredlcted.nc allowable
Monitored as part of.LTMP
Acute: N/A
nickel NC 88 ug/L 16 54 67.680o
Chronic: 769 Max predicted<e allowable
Monitored as part of LTMP .
Acute: WA
selenium NC 5 ugg. 16 1 8.6 •
Chronic:_--44 Max predicted<e allowable^ --^�—_—_—�—
Monitored as part of LIMP
Acute: NIA '" '"
0 0 WA
Chronic:error®-Typg---=----------------------------
r Acute: WA
O 0 N/A — .—.—.—.—_;:........:—.�__.—.—.—.—.—.—
Chro nic:Error -.Type
Acute: N/A
O 0 WA
Chronic:Error®Type
Acute: WA
O 0 ---.—.^.—:---
Chronic:Error 0 Type - -
Mule: N/A
O 0 WA
Chronic:error®Type
•Legend: ••Freshwater Discharge
C=Carcinogenic
NC=Non-carcinogenic
A=Aesthetic
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Copper Cyanide
Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results
1 1/15/2002 8 8.0 Std Day. 7,4638 1 1/3/2002 2 5.0 Std Dew. 3.3769
2 2/25/2002 11 11.0 Mean 9.0042 2 1/8/2002`; 2 5,0 Mean 5.4721
3 3/25/2002' 6.4 6A C.V. 0,8289 3 1/15/2002 2.8 5,0 C.V. 0,6171
4 4l9/2002` 13 13.0 n 48 4 1/25/2002" 2 5.0 n 197
5 5/15/2002 7.2 7,2 5 1/'31,/2002 2 5.0
6 6/4/2002 8.9 8.9 Mull Factor= 2.0500 6 2/6I2002 i, . 4.1 5.0 Mull Factor= 1.2100
7 7/1012002 9.4 9,4 Max.Value 43.0 ug/L 7 2/12/2002 13 13.0 Max.Value 43,0 ug/L
8 8/28/2002 15 15.0 Max.Pred Cw 88.2 ug/L 8 2/21/2002 2 5.0 Max.Pred Cw 52,0 ug/L
9 9/18/2002 5.4 5.4 9 2/27/2002 2.4 5.0
10 10/23/2002 7.5 7.5 10 3/2/2002 2,4 5.0
11 11/25/2002 8,2 8.2 11 3/7/2002 y../ 2 5.0
12 12/23/2002 9.8 9,8 12 3/11/2002 2 5,0
13 1/1712003' 9.5 9.5 13 3r20/2002 " 2 5.0
14 2/20/2003 12 12,0 14 3/28/2002 4,5 5.0
15 3/27/2�003- 13 13,0 15 4/512002", 2 5.0
16 4/29/2003 11 11.0 16 4/9/2002 2 5.0
17 5/28/2003 5.6 5.6 17 4/17/2002`u' 2 5.0
18 6/24/2003 8.3 8.3 18 4/24/2002'1% 2 5,0
19 7/23/2003 3.5 3.5 19 5/1/20021-P 2 5.0
20 8/26/2003 4.8 4.8 20 5/8/2002 ' 2.3 5.0
21 9/17/2003 7.6 7.6 21 5/16/2002 2.1 5.0
22 10/202003. 2 1.0 22 5/22/2002 2 5,0
23 11/26/2003 5.2 5,2 23 5/29/2002 2 5,0
24 12/22/2003 2 1,0 24 6/4/2002!
a 2 5.0
25 1/16/2004 2 1.0 25 6/11/2002 1, 2 5.0
&ts. 26 1/28/2004 6.6 6.6 26 6/19/2002 - 2 5.0
27 2/24/2004 27 27.0 27 6225/2002 r 2 5.0
28 3/30/2004 12 12.0 28 7/2/2002 2 5.0
29 4/29/2004 3.7 3.7 29 7/10/2002 p 7.7 5.0
30 6/2/2004 i, 4 4.0 30 7/16/2002 P 2 5.0
31 6/15/2004 9.7 9.7 31 7/24/2002 11 5.1 5.0
32 7/16/2004 43 43.0 32 7/31/2002 3,1 5.0
33 8/11/2004,\ll 14 14.0 33 8/7/2002� 1, 2 5.0
34 9/27/2004s. 28 28.0 34 8/16/2002,', `, 2 5,0
35 10/5/2004 8.9 8.9 35 8122/2002 tr 2 5.0
36 11/16/2004 - 2 1.0 36 8/30/20021W: 2 5,0
37 11/30/2004 4 7 7.0 37 9/4/2002 e, 2 5.0
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38 12216/2004" 9,6 9.6 38 9/11/2002 2 5.0
39 1/11/2005' 2.4 2.4 39 9/18/2002 ' 2 5.0
40 2/8/2005 4.4 4.4 40 9/25/2002 i 2.2 5.0
41 3/10/2005 7.2 7.2 41 10/2/2002 s . 2 5.0
42 3122/2005 12 12.0 42 1019/2002 a;''; 2 5.0
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43 4/20/2005 4.7 4,7 43 10/15/2002 ' 2 5.0
44 5/25/2005. 6.1 6.1 44 10/23/2002 1., 3.2 5.0
45 6/14/2005 5 5.0 45 10/30/2002' 5.2 5.0
46 7/19/2005: 2,8 2.8 46 11/6/2002;.1 2.6 5.0
47 8/16/2005 16 16,0 47 11/14/2002 N,, 2 5.0
48 9/27220051, 3.8 3.8 48 1 1/19/2002 t ' 2 5.0
49 49 11/27/2002k 2 5.0
1' y 3
50 a 50 t214/2002:k 2 5.0
51 4 51 12/12/2002..t 2,1 5.0
52 ,.its 52 12120/20021:' 2 5,0
53 +` 53 1027/2002 I 2 5.0
54 m0k 54 12131/2002 ', 2 5.0
55 t''^ 55 1/8/2003�i�; 9.4 5.0
56 56 1/17/20031. 2 5.0
57 57 1,/21/2003 F 2 5.0
58 0.4
58 2/1/2003 5 5.0
59 59 2/4/2003 ' 2 5.0
60 60 2/14/2003\ ' 2 5,0
61 {III 61 2/18/2003 k: 2 5,0
62 ^1�P` 62 3/1/2003 '4° 2 5.0
63 4 a t 63 3/4/2003 2 5.0
64 64 3/11/2003 ;,;; 2 5.0
65 �: 65 3/18/2003 2 5.0
66 66 3227/2003 t) 2 5,0
67 ' 67 4/2/2003 t, 2 5.0
68 68 4/e/2003 pza 2 5,0
69 ' 69 4/16/2003/ 2 5.0
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
70 70 4/22/2003' 2 5.0
71 ,' 71 4/29/2003 1v 3 5.0
72 5/7/2003 c; 2 5.0
73:
72 a" „ i`' . "; 73 5l14/2003? 2 5.0
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74 74 5/21/2003 2 5.0
75 s 75 5/27/2003€"a- 2 5.0
76;. ` , *^ 76 6/2/2003, 2 5.0
77- • 77 6/11/2003 << 2 5.0
78; 78 6/17/2003.< 2 5.0
79 - 79 6/24/2003` g 2 5.0
t 80 7/812003 0- 2.6 5.0
81
81 7/15/2003 e 2 5.0
82. 82 7/23/2003;,-, 29 29.0
83k
83 7/29/2003 •<, 2 5.0
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84 8/5/2003$<. 2 5.0
85' ` _ . 85 8/13/2003 g<`� 2 5.0
86'. 86 8/19/2033 2 5.0
87, , 87 8/26/2003 c� 2 5.0
881 ;- „<-
.., 88 9/3/2003;<. 2 5.0
89; � � BB 911012D03 g 3.6 5.0
90 • 90 9/16/2003 < 2 5.0
91
91 9/24/2003°.< 2 5.0
92- 92 9/30/2003 2 5.0
93 ' ,r 93 10/8/2003 K' 2 5.0
94 94 10/16/2003[< 2 5.0
95• 95 10/22/2003 < 2 5.0
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9696 10/29/2003„ 2 5.0
97 �.f 97 11/4/2003 L,<,t 2 5.0
98 98 11/14/2003, 2 5.0
99 - 99 11/21/2003 2 5.0
100- 100 11/26/2003"< 2 5.0
101 101 12/3/2003 -4', 2 5.0
102 " ' 102 12/9/2003 355 2 5.0
103' d : '
103 12118I2003�.. 2 5.0
104 104 12/2212003 < 2 5.0
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105' 105 12/31/2003 <; 2 5.0
106' 106 1/7/2004 2 5.0
107 t 107 1/16/2004'<< 2 5.0
108' 108 1/21/2004'< 2 5.0
109 109 1/28/2004'[` 2 5.0
110.. ' 110 2/4/2004, 12 12.0
111 �'"�' 111 2/11/2004,C' 2 5.0
112) 112 2/18/2004< 2 5.0 -
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113. 113 2/24/2004 <= 2 5.0
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114: 114 3/2/2004 4-343.0
115 �� 115 3/9/2004 2i 2 5.0
116 116 3/16/20041. 2 5.0
117; 117 3/23/2004 <' 2 5.0
118 118 3/30/2004 13 5.0
119 119 4/6I2004'c- 2 5.0
120' 120 4/1412004 < 2 5.0
121' 121 4/16/2004`<. 2 5.0
122 ,• 122 4/20/2004 2 5.0
123' i'a 123 4• /27/2004''<+ 2 5.0
124 124 5/4/2004:<'� 2 5.0
125 . 125 5/11/2004'< 2 5.0
126 126 5/18/2004 y? 16 16.0
127 127 5/27/2004 ;< 2 5.0
128. 128 6/1/2004 c; 2 5.0
129 129 6/8/2004 " 2.5 5.0
130 130 6/15/2004 ,c' 2 5.0
131 131 6/22/2004 <s 2 5,0
132 ;.:F 132 6/29/2004 yet 2 5.0
133 133 7/7/2004 < 5 5.0
134, 134 7/16/2004 < 5 5.0
135 , 3' • 135 7/21/2004 zr 5 5.0
136, 136 7/28/2004 < 5 5.0
137, 137 8/4/2004 -c 5 5.0
138 138 8/11/2004 <.' 5 5.0
139 , 3= 139 8/18/2004 < 5 5.0
140. - 140 8/25/2004 < 5 5.0
141' 141 9/1/2004 c 5 5.0
142, 142 9/10/2034 < 5 5.0
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
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Silver Zinc
Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results. Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results
1 1/15/2002`;; 10 10.0 Sid Dev. 1.4756 1 1/15/2002.y`" 61 61.0 Std Dev. 26.7486
2 2/25/2002 <' 2 1.0 Mean 1.3551 2 2/25/20021 56 56,0 Mean 66.4583
3 3/25/2002 2 1.0 C.V. 1.0890 3 3/25/2002�'" 72 72,0 C.V. 0.4025 "
4 4/9/2002?i, 2 1.0 n 49 4 4/9/2002.` 56 56.0 n 48
5 5/15/2002.< 2 1.0 5 5/15/2002 ; 44 44.0
6 6/4/2002 r 2 1.0 Mutt Factor= 2.3900 6 6/4/2002 "? 55 55.0 Mutt Factor= 1.4700
7 7/10/2002 f' 2 2.0 Max.Value 10.0 ug/L 7 7/10/2002 "._ 95 95.0 Max.Value 160.0 ug/L
8 8/28/2002 •<r 2 1.0 Max.Pred Cw 23.9 ug/L 8 8128I2002 eit'-& 130 130.0 Max.Pred Cw 235.2 ug/L
9 9/18/2002 4
4< 2 1.00 9 9/18/2002 �.� 54 54.0
10 10/23/2002 rg 2 1.00 10 10/23/2002"s 46 46.0
11 11/25/2002 c: 2 1.00 11 11/25/2002 :' 45 45.0
12 12/23/2002a 2 1.00 12 12/23/2002'?P 53 53.0
13 1/17/2003 ?z`� 2 2.00 13 1/17/2003-_' 52 52.0
rat
14 2/20/2003'.c1 2 1.00 14 2/20/2003; ,, 52 52.0
15 3/27/2003•''< 2 1.00 15 3/27/2003;', 110 110.0
16 4/29/2003 c 2 1.00 16 4/29/2003 , 46 46.0
17 5/28/2003 "<',' 2 1.00 17 5/28/2003->;• 36 36.0
18 6/24/2003"<? 2 1.00 18 6/24/2003 3 45 45.0
19 7/23/2003_x,? 2 1.00 19 7/23/2003 31 31.0
20 8/26/2003°<; 2 1.00 20 8/26/2003'' 52 52.0
21 9/17/2003 <` 2 1.00 21 9/17/2003 ` 44 44.0
22 10/22/2003 S 2 1.00 22 10/22/2003.v 34 34.0
23 11/26/2003'< 2 1.00 23 11/26/2003 U 76 76.0
24 12/22/2003 < ' 2 1.00 24 12/22/2003 1 65 65.0
25 1/16/2004 ""x 2.3 2.30 25 1/16/2004; 87 87.0
26 1/28/2004 < 2 1.00 26 1/28/2004 75 75.0
27 2/24/2004 . 2 1.00 27 2/24/2004 '54 54.0
28 3/30/2004',,<, 2 1.00 28 3/30/2004 i 160 160.0
29 4/29/2004' 2 1.00 29 4/29/2004",3, 110 110,0
30 6/2/2004`:< 2 1.00 30 6/2/2004 a. 40 40.0
31 6/15/2004 < 2 1.00 31 6/15/2004 ., 56 56.0
32 7/16/2004:c' 2 1.00 32 7/16/2004 / 87 87.0
33 8/11/2004 -r- 2 1.00 33 8/11/2004 '. 59 59.0
34 9/27/2004 rc 2 1.00 34 9/27/2004 88 88.0
35 10/5/2004;'.r; 2 1.00 35 10/5/2004 L, 59 59.0
36 11/16/2004 r', 2 1.00 36 11/16/2004 x 67 67.0
37 11/30/2004 < 2 1.00 37 11/30/2004 120 120.0
38 12/16/2004.;<. 2 1.00 38 12/16/2004 84 84.0
39 1/11/2005 <; 2 1.00 39 1/11/2005,,; 81 81,0
40 2/8/2005:<`> 2 1.00 40 2/8/2005'm 76 76.0
41 3/10/2005'<', 2 1.00 41 3/10/2005 rr'x 71 71.0
42 3/22/2005 <' 2 1.00 42 3122/2005': 92 92.0
43 4/20/2005 a; 2 1.00 43 4/20/2005 59 59.0
44 4/29/2005 '< 2 1.00 44 5/25/2005„',e 70 70.0
45 5/25/2005 '< 2 1.00 45 6/14/2005 j i' 32 32.0
46 6/14/2005'``'l 6,1 6.10 46 7/19/2005 " 40 40.0
47 7/19/2005 < 2 1.00 47 8/16/2005` , 57 57.0
48 8/16/2005 ;r' 2 1.00 48 9/27/2005 56 56.0
49 9/27/2005 <' 2 1.00 49
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
arsenic chromium
Date Data BDL=112DL Results Date Data BDL=1120L Results
1 1-Sep< 5 2.5 Std Dev. 1.5000 1 1-Sep 2.2 2.2 Std Dev. 0.9659
2 Jul-05 Mean 2.8750 2 Jul-05 Mean 1.7313
3 Jun-05< 5 2.5 C.V. 0.5217 3 Jun-05< 2 1.0 C.V. 0.5579
4 Mar-05< 5 2.5 n 16 4 Mar-05< 2 1.0 n 16
5' 0ul-04< 5 2.5 5 Jul-04 3.9 3.9
6 May-04 Mult Factor 2.2500 6 May-04 Mult Factor= 2.3600
7 Apr-04 Max.Value 8.5 ug/L 7 Apr-04 Max.Value 3.9 ug/L
8 Mar-04< 5 2.5 Max.Pred Cw 19.1 ug/L 8 Mar-04 2.1 2.1 Max.Pred Cw 9.2 ug/L
9 Nov-04< 5 2.5 9 Nov-04 3.3 3.300
10 Oct-04 10 Oct-04
11 Sep-04< 5 2.5 11 Sep-04< 2 1.000
12 Jan-04 8.5 8.5 12 Jan-04 2.8 2.800
13 Dec-03< 5 2.5 13, Dec-03 2 2.000
14 Aug-03< 5 2.5 14 Aug-03< 2 1.0
15 Jun-03< 5 2.5 15 Jun-03< 2 1.0
16 Mar-03< 5 2.5 16 Mar-03< 2 1.0
17 Oct-02< 5 2.5 17 Oct-02< 2 1.0
18 Jul-02< 5 2.5 18 Jul-02 2.4 2,4
19 Apr-02< 5 2.5 19 Apr-02< 2 1.0
20 Jan-02< 5 2.5 20 Jan-02< 2 1.0
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
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mercury molybdenum
Date Data 9DL-1/2DL Results Date Data HDL-1/2DL Results
1 1-Sep 6.88 6.9 Std Dev. 3.1276 1 1-Sep 21 21.0 Std Dev. 37.6041
2 Jul-05 4.22 4.2 Mean 6.5988 2 Jul-05 Mean 65.0063
3 Jun-05 C.V. ',0.4740 3 Jun-05 63 63.0 C.V. 0.5785
4 Mar-05 n 8 4 Mar-05 18 18.0 n 16
5 Jul-04 3.24 3.2 5 Jul-04 87 87.0
6 May-04 4.39 4.4 Mult Factor 2.6600 6 May-04 Mult Factor. 2.4300
7 Apr-04 5.27 5.3 Max.Value 12.1 ng/L 7 Apr-04 Max Value 140.0 ug/L
8 Mar-04 Max.Pred Cw 32.2 ng/L 8 Mar-04 53 53.0 Max Pred Cw 340.2 ug/L
9 Nov-04 6.29 6.3 9 Nov-04 69 69.0
10 Oct-04 10.4 10.4 10 Oct-04
11 Sep-04 11 Sep-04 110 110.0
12 Jan-04 12 Jan-04< 0.2 0.1
13 Dec-03 12. 12.1 13 Dec-03 19 19.0
14 14 Aug-03 85 85.0
15 15 Jun-03 56 56.0
18 i 16 Mar-03 94 94.0
17 17 Oct-02 98 • 98.0
18 i , 18 Jul-02 140 140.0
19 19 Apr-02 67 67.0
PO 20 Jan-02 60 60.0
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
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nickel selenium
Date Data BDL=112DL Results Date Data BDL=112DL Results
1 1-Sep 12 12.0 Std Dev. 7.5669 1 1-Sep< 5 2.5 Std Dev. 0.75
2 Jul-05 Mean 11.2813 2 Jul-05 Mean 2.69
3 Jun-05 9.2 9.2 C.V. 0.6707 3 Jun-05< 5 2.5 C.V. 0.28
4 Mar-05 6.3 6.3 n 16 4 Mar-05< 5 2.5 n 16
5 Jul-04 6.1 6.1 5 Jul-04< 5 2.5
6 May-04 Mull Factor 2.74 6 May-04 Mutt Factor= 1.5700
7 Apr-04 Max.Value 32.0 ug/L 7 Apr-04 Max.Value 5.5 ug/L
8 Mar-04 17 17.0 Max.Pred Cw 87.7 ug/L 8 Mar-04< 5 2.5 Max.Pred Cw 8.6 ug/L
9 Nov-04 20 20.0 9 Nov-04< 5 2.5
10 Oct-04 10 Oct-04
11 Sep-04 19 19.0 11 Sep-04< 5 2.5
12 Jan-04 32 32.0 12 Jan-04 5.5 5.5
13 Dec-03 11 11.0 13 Dec-03< 5 2.5
14 Aug-03 9.4 9.4 14 Aug-03< 5 2.5
15 Jun-03 11 11.0 15 Jun-03< 5 2.5
16 Mar-03 6 6.0 16 Mar-03< 5 2.5
17 Oct-02 7.7 7.7 17 Oct-02< 5 2.5
18 Jul-02< 5 2.5 18 Jul-02< 5 2.5
19 Apr-02< 5 2.5 19 Apr-02< 5 2.5
20 Jan-02 8.8 8.8 20 Jan-02< 5 2.5
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Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Self-Monitoring Summary November 15,2005
FACILITY REQUIREMENT YEAR JAN FED MAR APR MAY MN All. AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
LP Corp-Roaring River WMTP chr limn 1.0% 9 2001 Pass — — Pass — — Plea — — Pass — —
NC0005266/001 Begin:9/1/2004 Frequency.Q Jan Apr Jul Ocl + NanCamp:Single 2002 Pass — — Pass — — NR/Pass -- — Pass — —
County.Wilkes Region:WSRO Subbasin:YADOI 2003 Pass — — Pass — — Pus — — Pass — —
PF:1.5 special 2004 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — —
7QI0;228.0 IWC(%)1.0 Ordec: 2005 Pass — — Pass — — Pssa — —
Lucent Technologies,Inc. chr limn 90% 200t — — Pass -Y Pass — — Pass — — Pass
NC00808531001 Bcgin.7l12004 Frequency:Q Mar Jun Sap Dec + NonComp:Single 2002 — — Pass — — Pass — --- Pau — — Pass
County,Forsyth Region:WSRO Subbesin;YADD4 2003 — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
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PF:0.302 special 2094 — — • Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
7Q10:0.05 IWC(%)90 Order; 2005 — — Pass — — Puss — — Pass
' ]im:
-' Lumberton Power.LLC the 0.51% 2001 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
`. NC0058301l003 Begin:7/1/2005 Frequency: Feb MayAugNov + NanCalnp:Single 2002 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
County:Robeson Region:FRO Subbasin:LUM51 2003 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
PF:0.45 Special 21304 — Pass -- — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
7QI0:120.0 IWC(%)0.51 Order 2005 — Pass — — Pass — — B —
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Lumberton WWTP chrlim:21% 9 2001 — Pass — — Pass — — Puss — — Pass —
NC00245711001 Begin.9/112004 Frequency.Q Feb May Aug Nov + NonComp:Single 2002 — Pass -- — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
County:Robeson Region:FRO Subbssin;LUMSI 2003 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
PF:20 Special 2004 -- Pass,>42(p) — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
7Q10:120 IWC(%)21 Orden 2005 — Pass — — Invalid Pass — Pass —
Magellan Selma Terminal 24hr LC50 ac montt epis Rhd 2001 — — >100 — — — -- — — - — —
NC00523111001 Begin:3/1/2004 Frequency.A NonComp: 2002 — — '100 — — — — — — — — —
County.Johnston Region:RRO Subbasin:NEU02 2003 — — .100 — — — — — — -- — —
Special 2004 — — 182 — — — — — .- — —
7Q10:0.0 IWC(9:)106,0 Order: 2005 — — — >100 — >100 — __ __ - . . -
Magellan Terminal Holdings 24hr LC50 ac monit epic 2001 — — Pass — — — — — — — — —
N0 0005 18510 0 6 5egin9l1@ 10
001 Frequency: NonCamp: 2002 — — — — > O — — — — — — —
County Mecklenburg Region:MRO Subbasin:CTB34 2003 — — — — >109 — — -- — -- —
PF:NA Special 2004 — — — — Pass >15 — — — — — —
7Q10:DA IWC(%)100 Order. 2005 — — -- — >100 — — — —
Maggie Valley WWTP chr lira:6% 2001 Pass — — Pass -- — Pass — — Puss — —
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NC0056561/001 Begin:4/12002 Frequency:Q Jun Apr Jul Oct + NanComp:Singlo 2002 NR/Pass — — Pass — — Pus — — Pass — —
County.Haywood Region:ARO Subbasin:PRB05 2003 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — Pass — --
PF:1.0 special 2004 Pass — — Pass — — Pus — — Pass,>12(P) — —
7QI0:23.0 IWC(%)6.3 Order. 2005 Pass,>12(P) — — Passe>12(P) — — Pus,>1201) — —
hlaldeo WWTP chr lime 11% 2001 Pgss.Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — —
NC00395941001 Begin:1/12001 Frequency Q Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonCamp:Single 2002 Pass — — Pass — — Puss — — Paso — —
County Catawba Region:MRO Subbasin:CTB35 2003 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Fall >44 >44
PF:1.0 Special 2004 Pass — -- Pass,>40(P) — — Pass,>40(P) — — Pass,>40(P) — --
7QI0:12.0 IWC(%)I I Order: 2005 Pass,>44(P1 -- — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
MaoleoWWTP 24hr pilau linv 9O'/. 2001 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass --
NC00790571001 Begin 1/1/2004 Frequency:Q P/F + Feb May Aug Nov + NanComp:Single 2002 — Pass — — Pass — — PassJaass(p) — — NWPass —
County.Dare Region:WARO Subbasini PAS5l 2003 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
PF:0,6 special 2004 — Pass — , NR/Poaa — Pass — — Pass
. 7Q10:TIDAL 1WC(%)NA Order. 2005 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — .
Marathon Petroleum 24hr LC50 ac manic epic ilhd 2001 Pass — — _ — — — — — — — — —
NC0 04 621 31001 Begin:l1I12005 Frequency;A NanCamp: 2002 — NR/Pass — — — — — — — — — — .,
County.Mecklenburg Region:MRO Subbasin:CTB34 2003 Pass — — -, — — — — — — — —
PE:VAR special 2004 '100>10D — — — — — — — — — — —
7Q10;0.0. IWC(%)10D order 2005 — >100 — — — — — —
Marlon-Carpcning Cr.WWTP chr Lim:67% 2001 — Pass — — Fen >90 >90 Pass — — Pass — ,
, NC0031879l001 Begin:111/2001 Frequency:Q Feb May Aug Nov + NonCamp:Single 2002 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
County:McDowell Region:ARO Subbasin:CTB30 2003 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
PF;3,0 Spevisl 2004 — Poss.>100(P) — Pass.>100(P) Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
7Q10:2.3 IWC(%)66.9 Orden 2005 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
' a Pre 2001 Data Mailable
LEGEND:
PERM=Permit Requirement LET=Administrative Letter-Target Frequency Monitoring frequencyQ-Qoarterly;M-Monthly;BM-Bimonthly;SA-Semmiannually;A-Annually;OWD-Only when discharging D-Discontinued monitoring requirement
Begin=First month requited 7Q I0=Receiving stream law Row criterion(cfs) +=quarterly monitoring imereases to monthly upon failure or NR Months that testing must occur-ea.Jan.Apr.Jul.Oct NanCamp=Current Compliance Requitement
PF=Permitted Row(MOD) 1WC°%'lnstream waste concentration P/F=Pass/Fail list AC=Acute CHR=Chronic
Data Notation:f-Fathead Minnow;•-Ceriodaphnia sp.;my-Mysid shrimp;ChV-Chronic value;P-Mortality Of staled percentage at highest concentration;at-Performed by DWQ Aquatic Tax Unit;bt-Bad test
Reporting Notation:—a Data not required;NR-Not reported Facility Activity Status:I-Inactive,N-Newly lssued(To construct);II-Active but not discharging:t-More data available for month in question; -ORC signature needed
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MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 12105/05 Page: 1 of 1
Permit nc0039 4. ;," s. .MR et eery 1400 '"arid 12 005 Regt+rt' VNllaitott Cate tT% P ogr rt Cal n
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PERMIT:NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden w Maiden WWTP COUNTY:Catawba REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL, VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT i PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE. LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
08.2005 001 Effluent SODA 5-Day(20 Deg.C) 08/06105 3 X week mg/I 45 55.17 Weekly Average Exceeded None
08-2005 001 Effluent SOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 08/31105 3 X week mg/1 30 31.89 Monthly Average Exceeded None
07-2003 001 Effluent Cyanide,Total(as Cn) 07/23/03 Weekly ugh 22 20 Daily Maximum Exceeded Proceed to NOV
03.2 04 001 Effluent Cyanide„Total(as Cn) 03/02/04 Weekly ug/l 22 43 Daily Maximum Exceeded Proceed to NOV
02-2003 001 Effluent Solids,,Total Suspended 02/28/03 3 X week mg/1 30 34.05 Monthly Average Exceeded Proceed to NOV
03-2003 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended 03101/03 3 X week mgdl 45 64,67 Weekly Average Exceeded ProeedEnforcementto
Case
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT r PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
05-2004 001 Effluent Copper„Total(as Cu) 05/31/04 Monthly mg/I Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV
07-2003 001 Effluent Cyanide,Total(as Cn) 07/05103 Weekly ughl Frequency Violation None
05-2004 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Total(as N) 05131/04 Monthly mgtl Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV
05-2004 001 Effluent Phosphorus,Total(as P) 05/31/04 Monthly mg/I Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV
05-2004 001 Effluent Silver,Total(as Ag) 05/31/04 Monthly mgtl Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV
01_2003 001 Effluent Temperature,Water Deg, 01/04/03 5 X week deg c Frequency Violation None
Centigrade
04-2003 001 Effluent Temperature,Water Deg, 04/19103 5 X week deg c Frequency Violation None
Centigrade
04-2004 001 Effluent Temperature,Water Deg, 04/10104 5 X week deg c Frequency Violation None
Centigrade
05.2004 001 Effluent. Zinc,Total(as Zn) 05/31/04 Monthly ugh Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV

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Permit Enforcement History
Permit: NC0039594 Facility:Maiden WWTP Owner:Town of Maiden
Region:Mooresville County:Catawba
Penalty Remission Enforcement Collection Has
Assessment Penalty Enforcement Request Conference EMC Memo Sent Payment
Case Number Approved Amount Costs Damages Received Held Hearing Held to AGO Total Paid Balance Due Plan Case Closed
LV-2000-0161 05/19/00 $3,000.00 $82.17 $3,082.17 .00 No 06/14/00
LV-2003-0481 07/16/03 $250.00 $85.45 07/26/03 10/01/03 $335.45 .00 No 10/28/03
Total Cases: 2 $3,250.00 $167.62 3,417.62 $.00
Total Penalties: $3,417.62 Total Penalties after remission(s): $3,417.62
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OF W A 7'F Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• =.i Alan W.Klimek.P.E.,Director
p ` Y Division of Water Quality
April 25,2005
Mr.Eddie Faulkner,Public Works Director
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650 •
Subject: Results from Effluent Sampling Analyses
Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Catawba County,N.C.
Dear Mr.Faulkner:
Enclosed please find the results from the laboratory analyses performed on the effluent samples from
the Town of Maiden's wastewater treatment plant(WWTP). The samples analyzed were composite and grab
samples collected during the Compliance Sampling Inspection performed by Mr. Wes Bell on March 8,2005.
The results of the effluent BOD and fecal coliform analyses were above the weekly average effluent
permit limits(45.0 mg/I and 400 col./100 mis.). The remaining effluent analyses show compliance with all
permit effluent limits. Please attach this letter to the inspection report dated March 9,2005 to complete your
records on the inspection.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Bell or
me at(704)663-1699.
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Sincerely,
D.Rex Gleason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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ANALYTICAL RESULTS SHEET
NAME OF FACILITY: Maiden WWTP Grab: X Composite: X
Sample Date(s): 03/08/05 NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Sample Location: Effluent County: Catawba
BOD5,mg/1 76 Phenols,ug/1
COD:High,mg/1 Sulfate,mg/1
COD:Low,mg/I Sulfide,mg/1
Coliform:Fecal,#/100 ml 58000 Biomass:Dry Weight
Coliform:Total,4/100 ml Biomass:Peri Ash Free
Coliform:Tube Fecal,MPN NH,-N,mg/1 12
Coliform:Tube Total,MPN TKN,mg/I 19
Residue: Total,mg/I NO2+NO3,mg/I 0.62
Volatile,mg/I PO4,mg/I
Fixed,mg/1 P:Total,mg/I 2.0
Residue: Suspended,mg/I 28 P:Dissolved,mg/I
Volatile,mg/1 Ag-Silver,ug/1 <5.0
Fixed,mg/I Al-Aluminum,ug/L
SettIeable Solids,m1/1 Be-Beryllium,ug/I
pH,s.u. 6.68 Ca-Calcium,ug/1
TOC,mg/1 Cd-Cadmium,ugh <2.0
Turbidity,NTU Co-Cobalt,ug/1
Total Residual Chlorine,ug/l 210 Cr-Chromium:Total,ugh
Oil and Grease,mg/1 Cu-Copper,ugh 13
Cyanide,ug/I Fe-Iron,mg/I
FIuoride,mg/1 Pb-Lead,ugh
Hardness:Total,mg/1 Hg-Mercury,ugh
MBAS,ug/1 Ni-NickeI,ug/1
Conductivity,umhos/cm 590 Zn-Zinc,ug/1 100
Dissolved Oxygen,mg/1 VOC
Temperature,°C

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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
March 11, 2005 Alan W. Klimek. P.E.. Director
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 2260 0001 3551 8487
Mr.Dallas Eddie Faulkner
Town of Maiden
P.O.Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation—Monitoring Frequencies
Tracking#: NOV-2005-MV-0014
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Catawba County
Dear Mr.Faulkner:
A review of the May 2004 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed the following
violations:
Pipe Parameter Required Monitoring Frequency Failures to Report
001 Total Nitrogen Monthly 1
001 Total Phosphorus Monthly 1
001 Copper Monthly 1
001 Silver Monthly 1
001 Zinc Monthly 1
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for these and any additional violations.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Bridgeman or
me at 704I663-1699.
Sincerely,
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D.Rex Gleason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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Mr. Todd Clark, Town Manager
Town of Maiden
113 West Main Street N '
Maiden, North Carolina 28650
Subject: Speculative Limits
Town of Maiden
NPDES Permit NC003
Catawba. County
Dear Mr. Clark:
This letter serves to transmit speculative effluent color limits for potential
expansion of the Town's wastewater treatment plant to 2.5 MOD capacity. In the
proposed scenario, the Town would treat process wastewater from Delta.Apparel's textile
facility in addition to its own wastewaters, and Delta would eliminate its direct discharge
to surface waters.
The previous Speculative Limits letter issued by the Division of Water Quality
established a potential range for effluent color limit. In order to simplify engineering
design of the wastewater treatment system for an expanded plant, the Division hereby
establishes a color effluent limit at 400 ADMI color units. The Division will reevaluate
the limit every 5 years during permit renewal and reserves the right to change the limit
based on the performance of the Maiden WWTP and its pretreatment program.
The speculative limits presented here are based on our understanding of the
proposal and of present environmental conditions. The Division of Water Quality cannot
guarantee that the effluent limitations in any final permit will be exactly as presented
here. Final decisions on these matters will be made only after the Division receives and
evaluates a formal application for permit modification and goes through the public
process associated with the NPDES program.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich, Supervisor
Point-Source Branch
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Mooresville Regional Office/ Surface Water Protection
Central Files
NPDES Files
Forrest Westall
McGill Associates
P.O. Box 2259
Asheville, NC 28801
North Carolina Division of Water Quality [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center FAX[phone]
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 On the Internet at http:JJh2o.enr.state,nc,us/

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`0 G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
pj . V North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Etesourees
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> =.1 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
❑ "' '` ` `C Division of Water Quality
March 9,2005
Mr. Eddie Faulkner,Public Works Director
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden,North Carolina 28650 •
Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Catawba County,N.C. -
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 8,2005,by Mr.Wes Bell of this Office.
Please inform the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy
of the enclosed report. The results of the effluent sampling will be forwarded to you under
separate letter.
The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have any questions
concerning the report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at(704) 663-1699. .
Sincerely,
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D. Rex Gleason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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1-877-623-6748

United Stales Environmental Protection Agency
Washington,D.C.20460 No.
Form Approved.
EPA OMB N 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 6-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 LI 2 LJ 31 NC0039594 11 121 05/03/08 1 17 18 t_J 19 L1 20 U
Remarks �--�
21] I I 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I I I i 1 1 1 I 1 i 1 III I I I I I I I 11 1 1 1 I 1155
inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA Reserved
671 1.5 169 70 al 71 L"J 72[ J 731 1 174 751 I 1 1 1 1 1180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Maiden WWTF 09:45 AM 05/03/08 01/01/01
Finger St Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Maiden NC 28650 01:24 PM 05/03/08 05/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Michael Ray Lingerfelt/ORC/828-428-5032/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Eddie Faulkner,PO Box 125 Maiden NC 28650/Public Works Contacted
Director/826-428-5020/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
.Permit II Flow Measurement III Operations&Maintenance III Records/Reports
I.Self-Monitoring Program Ill Sludge Handling Disposal 1.Facility Site Review II Effluent/Receiving Waters
1111 Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of lnspector(s Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell MRO W Q//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ 3/770- 5
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

Orlir'
NPDES yrrmaday Inspection Type (cant.) 1
31 NC0039594 111 12 L 05/03/08 117 18 ice(
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) _
RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM cont'd:
No monthly total nitrogen, total phosphorus, copper, silver, and zinc were reported for May 04. Only two
effluent ammonia analyses were reported for the week of 9/5/04 - 9/11/04. The monitoring violations will be
separately addressed by the Division.
Samples for fecal coliform analyses were collected into an unsterilized container. Fecal coliform
samples must be collected directly into a sterilized container that contains a dechlorinating agent (Standard
Methods, 18th Edition, 9050-A).
Overall, the facility has incorporated a commendable record keeping system.

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Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NF
is flow meter used for reporting? K ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? M ❑ ❑ ❑
is flow meter operating properly? K ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ 0 ❑ •
Comment Nix,Purser&Associates,inc.last calibrated the flow meter on 719/04. The flow meter is calibrated twice
per year.
Rernri K ppj Yes IJo NA NF
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 1. 000
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? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: 11000
Dates,times and location of sampling K
Name of individual performing the sampling K
Results of analysis and calibration K
Dates of analysis •
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs •
Plant records are adequate,available and include 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
O&M Manual �
As built Engineering drawings �
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs •
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? K ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted Its annual compliance report to users? ❑ ❑ ❑ U
(If the facility is=or>5 MOD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ 0 ■ El
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 ❑ 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • ❑ 0 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 ❑ 0
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? ■ ❑ 0 ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for example:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,DO,Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge,pH,and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Comment:DMRs were reviewed from January 04 through December 04. A daily maximum effluent cyanide violation
was reported on 3/2f04. The Division has separately addressed this violation by the issuance of an NOV dated 717f04.
See'Summary"Section for additional comments,
Influent Samolino Yes No NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 ❑
Is sample collected above side streams? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0
Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 ❑ • ❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:The Division has previously approved a variance to collect time-based composite samples. Composite
samples currently consist of 100 ml aliquots every twenty minutes.
F€fluent Sampling. Yes No NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ E1 ❑ ❑

Ffltueent Sampling Yav No NA NF
Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? • ❑ 0 0
Is the tubing dean? • ❑ 0 ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? U 0 0 ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ 0 0
Comment:The Division has previously approved a variance to collect time-based composite samples. Composite
samples currently consist of 100 ml.aliquots every twenty minutes.
tlnstream 1 Downstream Sampling Yrs. No NA NF
1s the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type,and sampling location)? • ❑ ❑ 0
Comment:
Ffftuent Pipe YPs No NA NF
Is right of way to the Duffel!properly maintained? • 0 0 0
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? MI 0 0 ❑
Are the receiving waters free of solids 1 debris?
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Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? • 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? ❑ 0 0 •
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 ® 0
Comment:The effluent appeared turbid with trace suspended solids and foam. The foam dissapated less than 20
yards downstream. The receiving stream was turbid;therefore,negative impacts could not be determined.

TOWN OF MAIDEN
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information •
Facility System Name: Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Maiden Water Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden
Person in Charge/Contact: Michael Lingerfelt
Applicable Permits: NC0039594(Wastewater Pt.)
NC0080837 (Water Pt.)
Description of Treatment Process or Collection System:
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Maiden wastewater treatment plant consists of a Pure Oxygen Treatment System. The
process works in two phases: preliminary treatment&secondary treatment.
In preliminary treatment, screenings are removed by a bar screen and grit is taken out by a grit
removal system. The water is then pumped via a pump station to the treatment unit. This starts
the secondary treatment(biological) phase.
In secondary treatment,wastewater is treated by microorganisms. Our treatment unit consists of
two aeration zones, final clarifier, and disinfection. In the aeration zones,the bugs
(microorganisms) are mixed with the incoming wastewater and a biomass is formed. Oxygen gas
is supplied to the treatment units to provide air for the biomass. The oxygen is shipped to our
plant in liquid form and converted to gas through a vaporization system. The bugs use oxygen
like humans. While passing through the aeration zones, the bugs consume(eat)the waste from
the water. After aeration,the water passes into the secondary clarifier. The water and solids
(biomass) separate during this part of the treatment phase. The solids are returned to aeration
(this starts the process over again) by an airlift blower or wasted into an aerobic digester for
storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the disinfection stage
where chlorine gas is fed into the water to reduce pathogens (disease causing bacteria)to state
required levels.
Once disinfected, the water is discharged into Clark's Creek. Our excess sludge is transported to
the Hickory Regional Compost Facility in Hickory,NC.

Town of Maiden Collection System
The Town of Maiden has approximately 30.0 miles of sanitary sewer lines and seven pump
stations. Only six of the pump stations are in service. The public works staff checks and
maintains the sewer lines while the wastewater staff takes care of the pump stations. At present
time,the pump stations are checked at least three times per week with Wendover Station being
checked daily(Monday through Friday). All of the Town's Pump Stations have call systems that
alert the wastewater plant staff in the event of an emergency. The high priority sewer lines are
checked on a routine basis. Preventative maintenance is done on the collection system on a
regular basis. This mostly consists of flushing the lines and sending the root cutter down the
lines. Each pump station has a generator for standby power in the event of outages. The
generators are checked and tested every month.
During this fiscal year budget(2003-2004),the Town began continued working on the problems
associated with inflow/infiltration on the collection system. The Town relined more of our outfall
lines and several brick manholes have been relined. A storm drain was completely rebuilt in the
Wendover subdivision. This eliminated a great deal of inflow into the Wendover pump station.
Also, the wastewater plant staff will be continuing monitoring sewer lines for flow to help
identify problems. The Public Works Director has included money in the upcoming budget for
more repairs on the collection lines.
Maiden Water Treatment Plant Alum Basin
The Maiden Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin discharges water
into the Town Creek. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters washes and basin
cleanings. The filter washes and/or basin cleanings flow to the basin by gravity and are allowed
to settle overnight. The solids settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top. The clear
water is pumped to the creek and the solids are pumped to drying beds. After drying,the alum
sludge is transported to the Catawba County Landfill for disposal.
The Town has begun purchasing water from the City of Hickory. As a result,the Water
Treatment Plant Alum Basin permit was rescinded on 9/10/03.
IL Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater plant operated very well for the past ftscaI year. The Plant had five reported
violations for the past year. The violations were for cyanide(July), Toxicity failure (October),
Samples tested out of hold time(January), cyanide(March), and missed sample collection (May).
Most of the problems encountered at the plant during the past year were typical (equipment
failure). The wastewater staff performed most of the repairs. The Town is still working with
McGill &Associates to upgrade our wastewater treatment facilities. The Town is working with
Delta Apparel to build a new wastewater plant, which will serve both entities. The collection
system maintenance crew has been working to identify our Inflow/Infiltration problems. Several
problem areas have been found and repairs are underway.

Violations (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
July 2003: Cyanide(Daily Limit)
The violation was for violating our permit limit(daily maximum) for
Cyanide (Cn). Plant staff suspected interference with the sample from
chlorine in our effluent. We began collecting extra samples instead of
one. If one has a hit above our limit,the other samples can be tested and
averaged. Also, we tried reducing our chlorine levels without
jeopardizing our fecal limit.
October 2003: Toxicity Failure
Our plant failed the quarterly toxicity test. All the bugs lived during the
test, but didn't reproduce enough for a passing report. This time of year
is rough for our facility. The plant goes through seasonal turnovers like
lakes. It takes the plant a few months to come around due to the water
(Influent)temperature and climate changes. Follow up tests(Full Range)
were conducted in November&December. Both tests passed at the
greatest dilution tested(>44%). Our toxicity limit is Pass/Fail 11%.
January 2004: Conductivity Samples tested Out of Hold Time.
Our plant tests conductivity on the stream we discharge into. The
monitoring points are above and below our discharge. We have no limit
for conductivity. The samples must be tested within 28 days after
collection. The samples for 1/22/04 were tested after the 28-day holding
time. The results were still reported. Steps were taken to better track
hold times.
March 2004: Cyanide(Daily Limit)
The violation was for violating our permit limit(daily maximum) for
Cyanide(Cn). The plant was experiencing problems with the sludge
return mechanism. Air is forced down a pipe,which creates a vacuum
on the bottom of our clarifier and sends sludge back up the pipe to
Aeration. A hole developed on the bottom of the pipe, which was
causing air bubbles throughout the clarifier. The air bubbles stirred the
sludge blanket in the clarifier. We feel this caused the cyanide violation.
Plant staff switched units and cyanide values have been below permit
limits since. The sludge pipe was removed and has been repaired by a
local machine shop.
May 2004: Missed Samples
Samples for Copper, Silver,Zinc,Total Phosphorous, &Total Nitrogen
were missed during May. There was a mix up when the bottles were
ordered from our commercial lab. Extra samples were collected in June
and the bottle ordering procedures has been reviewed for future tests.

Maiden Water Treatment Plant
The alum basin was only in operation for July,August, & September. The basin permit was
rescinded September 2003. No major problems were encountered during the few months of
operation for this fiscal year.
No Reported Violations (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
Maiden Collection System
There were no major operational problems with the sewer collection system for the past fiscal
year. The sewer crews have a preventative maintenance program setup for maintaining the lines
and right of ways. As stated earlier,the major problem the Town has is the Inflow/Infiltration on
the sewer lines. The Town has replaced the Cemetery gravity line. Repairs were made to some
storm drains believed to be contributing inflow into the adjacent sewer lines. Also,more
manholes &sewer lines were relined. More funding is included in the next fiscal year budget for
relining of lines& manholes.
Spills/Overflows (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
The Town of Maiden had one Reportable Spill for 2003-2004. It was reported in accordance with
the"Reportable Spill"Guidelines. Reports for each spill are maintained on file at Public Works.
5/03/04 Spill occurred at 106 S. Main Ave. Spill did reach a nearby creek(Shady
Branch). The sewer crew estimated I,400 gallons spilled with approximately
400 gallons reaching the creek. Corrective measures taken were: sewer line
checked&flushed, and sewage spill area limed.
III.Notification
A Public Notice was listed in the Hickory Daily Record advising all customers the report is
available for public review at City Hall.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers
of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
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Michael Lingerfelt `) Date
Wastewater Superintendent
Town of Maiden

ATA
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, P.E., Director
August 9, 2004
172
Mr. Michael Lingerfelt
Town of Maiden WWTP Lab.
P.O. Box 125
Maiden, NC 28650
SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection
Dear Mr. Lingerfelt:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on July 20, 2004 by Mr. Chet
Whiting. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for
all lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within thirty days of receipt, please
supply this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies,
comments and/or recommendations were corrected. If the deficiencies cited in the
enclosed report are not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended. For
certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements
set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from
this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an
electronic copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional
information please contact us at 919-733-3908.
Sincerely,
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
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On-Site Inspection Report
LABORATORY NAME: Town of Maiden WWTP Laboratory
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 125 Maiden, NC 28650
CERTIFICATION NO.: 172
DATE OF INSPECTION: July 20, 2004
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Maintenance
EVALUATOR: Chet Whiting
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: Mr. Michael Lingerfelt
I. INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H
.0800 for the analysis of environmental samples.
II. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The laboratory continues to do a very good job overall and no deficiencies were cited in the
following report. The laboratory's continuing cooperation with this office is appreciated.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS,:
FECAL COL1FORM (MF):
A. COMMENT: The Fecal consumable material testing was conducted as specified in the
method however the number of colonies on the test plates were [< 20 insufficient >60 too
numerous] to produce useful comparison data.
REQUIREMENT: Use sample or standard material that produces countable plates that better
indicate the viability of materials. A 20 to 60 colony per plate range is required.
NOTE: The most common problem that has been observed is materials that do not support, or
inhibit colony growth. The test sample is insufficient when:
1) Too few colonies per plate are produced. For example, the difference between three
and six colonies on two plates could be attributed to the natural variability in this
biological test and would not be a good determinate for material viability.
2) Plates with colonies too numerous to count may provide a rough visual survey that
could be misleading. If there were a very noticeable difference the information could be
used to indicate problems. A more subtle difference may be overlooked. The difference
between 420 and 320 colonies may not be easily recognizable and potential inhibition
problems might go undetected.
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the laboratory use a culture positive for
consumables testing. This can be readily made using diluted plant influent.

SPENDED RESIDUE:
B. COMMENT: Additional item(s) need to be added to laboratory tracking., specifically solids
filters.
REQUIREMENT: Add consumable items to laboratory tracking procedure so that data can be
referenced to vendor and lot information.
NOTE: This procedure need not be very complicated. Most laboratories track incoming supplies
in some sort of log. Consumables may be tracked adding the date items were put in service as
well as received and opened. If a lot of pH buffer was put in service on a specific date it follows
that it was used until the next lot was put in service or the lot number could be simply recorded
on the bench sheet.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
Data and DMR's from March, April and May 2004 were reviewed. In addition log books and
supporting documentation was reviewed including annual and quarterly requirements.
1) One set of ammonia analyses did not have the date the test was performed documented.
The laboratory was backtracking other documentation to determine the data of the
analysis.
2) In one instance (3/15/04) the duplicate values were averaged for a final result, however
the duplicate value was not recorded.
RECOMMENDATION: While these items are not critical we recommend that these specific
situations be reviewed to determine how to eliminate these items. While these items were as
stated not critical they do degrade the data defensibility.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above cited comments and implementing the recommendations will help this
lab to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please respond to all
lettered comments.
Report prepared by: Chet Whiting Date: July 30, 2004

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CI� �G William G.Ro.Jr..Secretary
ten North Carolina L)cpartmcnt orIinvin,ntnrnt and Natural Reourccs
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Divisinn of Witter Quality
1[ Colecn L 1.Stalin`Dcputy Director
l)ivivun or Water Qualify
July 7,2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Eddie Faulkner,Director of Public Works 7003 2260 0001 3550 2042
Town of Maiden
P.O.Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Tracking#: NOV 2004-LV 0318
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Catawba County
Dear Mr.Faulkner:
A review of the March 2004 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Cyanide 43 ug/L 22 ug/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 of a
continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,and you anticipate remedial construction
activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Richard
Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
This Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant to offer technical assistance to
facilities with operational concerns. Should you have questions about this service,please contact Sonja Williams at
704/663-1699.
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
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A Michael F, Easley
Governor
G Ross,jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek, RE, Director
Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
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Division of Water Quality
May 13, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL 70(X) 153()0002 2100 8238
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED NC DEM OF EMONMBIT \
AND NATURAL PM,
Doris Bumgarner ;(->ORES's-Pk NI'4L aiRCZE
Town of Maiden -Town of Maiden WWTP " rt
P.O. Box 125
Maiden, NC 28650
MAY I 3 2004
Subject: Notice o11Violation
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0039594
Catawba County !:•7 rni kiA TIN!.
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Dear Ms. Bumgarner:
In a letter dated August 30, 2002, your facility was notified that it is subject to a new low-level mercury
analysis, U,S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 1631, Eft&five,September I, 2003, the subject facility
is required to use EPA Method 1631 when analyzing for total mercury.
A review of the January 20t4 discharge monitoring report shows your facility'failed to use the required EPA
Method 1631 for the effluent sample(s)collected and analyzed for total mercury. By failing to use EPA Method
1631,Town of Maiden WWTP violated Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02B,
Section .0505(0(4), which compels facilities to use test procedures that produce detection and reporting levels
below their permit discharge requirements.
Please be aware if Town of Maiden WWTP fails to employ the required test method on subsequent total
mercury analyses,then the facility could be subject to further enforcement actions, which may include
recommendations for civil penalty assessment,
The Division appreciates your assistance in this effort to protect North Carolina's surface waters. If you have
questions or concerns regarding this Notice of Violation, please contact me at [phone], extension 532.
Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment A7:1111rin
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$rIMichael F. Easley, Governor �� '
William G. Ross Jr. Secretary " ' w, � 4z ',
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director ENVIRONMENT NNA-rtR REs_ -Ms
December 11,2003
DEC 3 0 2003
Eddie Faulkner
Town of Maiden
113 WEST MAIN STREET ',
Maiden,NC 28650 � NIB `��������e���
SUBJECT: Renewal Application Requirements for Permit NC0039594
Maiden WW1?
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit for a municipally owned/operated WWTP expires on July 31_2005. This advance notice is
being sent to explain the new requirements for your permit renewal application.
You are receiving this advance notice because your facility has a permitted flow at or above 1 MGD, or your
WWTP has a pretreatment program. If either of these criteria no longer apply to your facility,contact the NPDES
Unit before submitting a renewal application.
Federal(40 CFR 122) and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications be filed
at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. Your renewal application is due to the Division no later
than February 1,2005. Failure to apply for renewal by the appropriate deadline may result in a civil penalty
assessment or other enforcement activity at the discretion of the Director. •
The U.S. EPA revised and expanded the application requirements for municipal permits,effective August 1,2001.
EPA forms 1 and 2A are attached to this Notice,and must be used for your permit renewal application. The new
application requirements mandate additional effluent testing:
1. Conduct three Priority Pollutant Analyses (PPAs) and submit results with your renewal application.
Collect samples for the PPAs in conjunction with sampling for your current quarterly toxicity test. The
new PPA requirements differ from previous versions. Each PPA must include:
➢ Analyses for all total recoverable metals listed in Part D of form 2A. This includes metals that are
not normally monitored through your NPDES permit.
➢ Analyses for total phenolic compounds and hardness.
➢ Analyses for all of the volatile organic compounds listed in Part D.
➢ Analyses for ail of the acid-extractable compounds listed in Part D.
➢ Analyses for all base-neutral compounds listed in Part D.
2. Conduct four toxicity tests for an organism other than Ceriodaphnia and submit results with your renewal
application. The tests should be conducted quarterly,with samples collected on the same day as your
current toxicity test. Call the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at(919) 733-2136 for guidance in conducting the
additional tests.
These additional analyses must accompany your permit renewal application, or any request for a major permit
modification. The Division cannot draft your permit without the additional data. Any data submitted cannot be
over 4 '/z years old, and must account for seasonal variation (samples cannot be collected during the same season
each year if collected over multiple years).
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083,extension 511 (fax)919 733-0719
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Renewal Notice for Permit NCl./039594
Catawba.County
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If your permit already contains a requirement for an annual effluent pollutant scan, additional scans are not
required [provided you have conducted at least 3 scans prior to submitting your application].
.lf ant'wastewater discharge will occur alter the current permit expires, this NPDES permit must be renewed,
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate Federal and North Carolina law. Unpermitted
discharges of wastewater could result in assessment of 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 Vanessa Manuel of the Division's
Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 532. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at (704) 663-'1699 to begin the rescission process.
Use the checklist below 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, My-telephone number,fax
number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of the previous page.
Sincerely,
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Charles FL Weaver,Jr.
NPDES Unit
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Mooresville Regional Office,Water Quality Section
NPDFS File
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.
lJ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the perrnittee or an .Authorized Representative.
Submit one signed original and two copies.
L'a 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 the .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 origin-al and two
copies. This information can be included in the cover letter..
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs, Valery Stephens
NC DENR I Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
January 8, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Eddie Faulkner 7003 2260 0001 3491 1074
Town of Maiden
113 W. Main Street
Maiden,North Carolina 28650
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Town of Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
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Dear Mr. Faulkner: •
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self-monitoring report form for the month of
October 2003 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the
effluent toxicity violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation
(TRE) which is a site-specific study designed to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate
the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and then confirm reductions
in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil
penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements.
The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note updated mailing addresses for submitting
your Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you
to review this information and if it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to
resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact Mr. John Lesley with this office at (704) 663-
1699.
Sincerely,
D.Rex Gleason,P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
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Central Files

Michael F Easley, Governor
William G Ross Jr_ Secretary
(0?, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
111-H Alan Klimek,RE, Director
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10/28/03
tieti Herman Caulder
Town of Maiden
P.O. Box 125 wc DEpT oF ENVIRONMENT
Maiden, NC 28650 Mr:tKT RI, ,:TORCES
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L, SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Town of Maiden WWTP NOV 0 5 2003
Catawba County
Permit No: NC0039594
LV-2003-048 1
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Dear Mr. Caulder:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 050376 in the amount of$335.45 received from
you dated October 23, 2003, This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the
subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at (919) 733 — 5083 ext 547.
Sincerely,
For Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Enforcement File#: LV-2003-0481
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 6237748

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ti '. William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary J
Department of Environment and Natural Resources I
Alan W.Klimek, P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
OCT 0 6 2003 itatEPT.OF ENVIRONMENT",
AND NATURALRESOURCES ',
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7000 1530 0002 2100 7002 F
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
OCT 1 5 2003
Mr. Herman Caulder
Town of Maiden
P. O. BOX 125
MAIDEN, NC 28650 1ATi k 3 ,, ,,",n r
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NC0039594
Town of Maiden WWTP
Catawba County
Case Number LV-2003-0481
Dear Mr. Caulder:
I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 143-215.6A(f) and have found no
grounds to modify the civil penalty assessment in the amount of$335.45.
If you choose to pay the penalty, send payment to me at the letterhead address within thirty(30)
days of receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR).
If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with
N.C.G.S. § 143-215.6A(f), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting
documents) and my recommendation to deny the request (with supporting documentation) will
be delivered to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission's (EMC)
Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee)for final agency decision.
If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee on why your request for remission
meets one or more of the five statutory factors you were asked to address, you must complete
and return the attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the
completed form to the attention of Bob Sledge at the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Your request for an oral presentation and the documents in this matter will be reviewed by the
EMC Chairman and, if it is determined that there is a compelling reason to require an oral
presentation from you, you will be notified by certified mail of the date, time, and place that your
oral presentation can be made. Otherwise, the final decision on your request for remission will
be made by the Committee based on the written record.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please
contact Bob Sledge at [phone], extension 547.
Sincerely,
glf,' •
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Enforcement file
Central Files

STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
County of Catawba DWQ Case Number LV-2003-0481
IN THE M.A"PIER, OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST: ) REQUEST FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
)
Town of Maiden )
I hereby request to make an oral presentation before the Environmental Management
Commission's Committee On.CivilPenalty Remissions in the matter of the case noted above. In
making this request, I assert that I understand all of the following statements:
• This request will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Environmental Management
Commission and may be either granted or denied.
• Making a presentation will require the presence of myself or my representative during a
Committee meeting held in, Raleigh, North Carolina.
• My presentation will be limited to discussion of issues and information submitted in my
original remission request, and because no factual issues are in dispute, my presentation will
be limited to five minutes in length.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
TITLE (President, Owner, etc.)
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE

DWO—CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONS DERATION
Case Number LV-2003-0481
Assessed Entity: Town of Maiden
Region: Mooresville
County: Catawba
( ) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the
detriment of the petitioner;
All applied correctly
( ) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
The Town has dual package plants, with only one plant operating. It is said that the violation(TSR.
weekly average) was caused by equipment (clarifier skimming system) failure, The Town
unsuccessfully tried to make repairs, and finally decided to shut that plant down and activate the other.
This required seeding the plant. The permit requires 3/week monitoring The tacility was back in
compliance by the next week following the violation.
( ) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
( ) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
LV-2000 0l61 - $3082,1.7 assessed on 5/19/00. Paid in full.
( ) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions.
No
Decision: (Check One)
Request Denied ,Y Full Remission Partial Remission Amount Remitted
Date Alan W. Klimek, F.E.

0�i}0 -" . Y.9 Michael F. Easley,Governor
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f, William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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a � , '.C; Alan W.Klimek P.E..Director
Division of Water Quality
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July 30, 20034.
Mr. Herman Caulder 'A` tG 'i 5 20
Town of Maiden
P. O. Box 125
Maiden, NC 28650
3 ' on Request of Civil Penalty Assessment 'Suh}c.ctr Renatssio
Town of Maiden WWT•P
NPDES Permit. NC0039594
Catawba County
Case Number LV-2003-0481
Dear Mr. Caulder:
This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalties levied
against the subject facility. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next
scheduled enforcement conference and you will be notified of the result.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at [phone],
extension 547,
Sincerely, /
--` W . .1 `` �I-/
Bob Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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ofWA Michael F.Easley.G or"
OfG William G.Ross Jr..Secretary
+ y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek.P.E..Director
•'C Division of Water Quality
Coleco H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division oFWater Quality
July 16, 2003
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7001 2510 0004 8286 JOGS
Mr. Herman Caulder, Town Manager
Town of Maiden
P.O. Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
• 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Town of Maiden
Maiden WWTP
Case No. LV-2003-0481
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Caulder:
This Ietter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$335.45 ($250.00 civil penalty+$85.45 enforcement costs) against the Town of Maiden.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by the Town of Maiden for the month of March
2003. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
found in NPDES Permit No. NC0039594. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the.above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Maiden
violated the terms, conditions or requirements ofNPDES Permit No.NC0039594 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penaltyniay be;assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
•
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional . -
Supervisor for the.Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civilpenalty assessment against
the Town of Maiden:
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Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
Phone [phone] Customer Service
Fax [phone] 1-877-623-6748

$ 250.00 For I of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0039594, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
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violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
$ 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.45 Enforcement costs.
$ 335.45 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143•-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(I) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
I. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment'of t`lie penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or-new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of: - •
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center _
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 - ' - •

2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter.
Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You
must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and
a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violations;
(c) the violations were inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violation;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief ,
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you
, of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide
details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for further
appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee _ •
on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot
consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered
by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and ' _
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
OR

3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: .
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to
the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes. You must:
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the
penalty.
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new
enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil
penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
( ,20o
(Date) D. Rex ason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
• Division of Water Quality
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Attachment A
Town of Maiden
Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Case Number LV-2003-0481
Limit Violations, March 2003
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Total Suspended Solids 64.67 * 45.0 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Catawba
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Maiden )
)
PERMIT NO. NC0039594 ) FILE NO. LV-2003-0481
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $335.45 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 16, 2003, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
• remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2003
BY
ADDRESS
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If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time-table For improvements to be made.
MONTHLY & WEEKLY VIOLATIONS WERE CAUSED BY CLARIFIER DRIVE FAILURE (WEEK OF
2/2A) • STAFF SWITCHED TO OTHER. UNIT & STARTED. ADDED SEED SLUDGE FROM NEWTON
r DELTA APPAREL WWTP ' s . DRIVE IN UNIT I WAS PUT IN SERVICE 1 YR AGO . CURRENTLY
DRAINING TO REPAIR . UNIT II IS RUNNING VERY WELL . BOD TEST DATA: SEED CONT
& EFF FINAL DO WERE OUT OF RANGE ON THE 5th . INF DO DEPLETION WAS OUT OF RANG
ON THE 25th . FECAL QC WAS OUT OF RANGE ON THE 13th .
"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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Signature of Permittee** ` r Date '
(Required)
PO BOX 125 , MAIDEN NC 28'650 (828)' 428-5020 7/31 /05
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp.Date
PARAMETER•CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen - 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 006)0 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous - 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037' Total'Cobalt- 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper - 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron:,„:-- - 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead... 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybderiuin 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source•Compliance/Enforcement Unit at(919)733-50$3 or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.ric.us/wqs 1.nd-linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit.for reporting data. .-,;a;
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ORC must visit facility and document visitation offfacility as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204. •
" If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory'authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)
(2) (D).

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Permit No. N`- .:�.
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A(I). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - __
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration. the Permittee is authorized to dischar''
treated wastewater from Outfall 00]. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
Average Average Max Frequency Type Location'
FIow 1.0 MGD I Continuous Recording I or E
SOD, 5-day. 20°C 2 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I 3/Week Composite E,I
Total Suspended Residue2 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I 3/Week Composite E.I
NH3 as N 3/Week Composite E
Total Residual Chlorine 3/Week -
Grab E
Fecal Coliform (geom. mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 3/Week I Grab E
pH 6 < pH < 9 3/Week Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E
Total Nitrogen(NO2+NO3+TKN)
!! Monthly Composite E
Total Phosphorus Monthly Composite E
Chronic Toxicity3 Quarterly Composite E
_Cyanide-, 22 ug/1 Weekly Grab E
Copper Monthly Composite E
Silver Monthly Composite E
Zinc Monthly Composite E
Temperature • 3/Week- Grab U. D
Dissolved Oxygen 3/Week- Grab U. D
Conductivity 3/Week• Grab U. D
Fecal Coliform (geom. mean) I 3/Week• Grab U. D
Notes:
1. Sample locations: E- Effluent. I- Influent. U- Upstream 100-feet above outfall. D- Downstream at NCSR 1282.
- Upstream/downstream samples shall be collected 3/Week (June-September) and 1/Week (October-May).• - •
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2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85%-removal).
3. Chronic Toxicity,(Ceriodaphnia) at 11%; January.April. July, and October; refer to Special Condition A(2).
4. The quantitation level for cyanide shall be 10 ug/l.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. . - -

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`0 G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary /
r - North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
`-1 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
5 • ,. ` Division of Water Quality
Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
October 6, 2003
Mr. Herman Caudler, Town Manager
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden, NC 28650-0125 •
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Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Caudler:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on October 2,2003 by John Lesley of this Office. Please inform the
facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report. Operation and maintenance of the facility are commendable.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
(:)?;LA„,„„Q al. CA:t.CkA--,-,____
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Catawba County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
Phone [phone] Customer Service
Fax [phone] l 877-623-6748

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Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0039594 03/10/02 C S 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA ...........Reserved
2 4 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Entry Time: Permit Effective Date:
Name and Location of Facility Inspected: 10:30 am January 1,2001
Town of Maiden WWTP Exit Time:
Finger Street,Maiden 12:00 pm Permit Expiration Date:
Catawba County,North Carolina Date: July 31,2005
03/10/02
Name(s)of On-Site Representatives Title(s)— Phone No(s):
Mike Lingerfelt/ORC/828-428-5032 .
Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title:
Mr. Herman Caudler Town Manager
Town of Maiden Phone No. Contacted?
Post Office Box 125 828-428-5020 No
Maiden,North Carolina 28650-0125 '
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
® Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations&Maintenance ❑ Sewer Overflow
® Records/Reports ® Self-Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling/Disposal ❑ Pollution Prevention
® Facility Site Review ❑ Compliance Schedules ❑ Pretreatment Program ❑ Multimedia
® Effluent/Receiving Waters • ® Laboratory ❑ Stormwater ❑ Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Signature(s)of pector(s): Agency/Office/Telephone: Date:
` rt,.. 6DENR-DWQ/MRO/[phone] FAX: [phone] October 6,2003
o Lesley
Signature of Reviewer: Agency/Office Date:
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken Date:
Noncompliance
Compliance
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Town of Maiden WWTO
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Page 2
PERMIT:
The permit adequately describes the facility. The subject permit became effective on
January 1, 2001 and expires on July 31, 2005.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPEARATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. Staff includes a properly
certified ORC and backup ORC.
One of the dual treatment units is being used for sludge storage. Sludge is taken to the
Hickory Regional Compost Facility for treatment and disposal.
Standby power is available at the facility. The generator is adequate to meet the total
power demand of the WWTP.
Bar screen debris and grit are properly stored in a covered container and taken to the
Catawba County Landfill for disposal. The sludge drying beds are no longer used.
Sludge blanket depth, settleable solids, pH, dissolved oxygen, and MLSS measurements
are utilized at the facility as process control.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports (ORC log, calibration records, operations/maintenance sheets, chain
of custody forms, flow charts, and self-monitoring reports) were complete and up to date.
LABORATORY:
Chet Whiting inspected the laboratory(Certification No. 172) on July 2, 2003. Pace
Laboratories in Huntersville and Asheville also provide analytical support.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
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FIow is measured at the influent by means of an ultrasonic flow meter. Nix,Purser, and
Associates calibrates the flow meter two times per year. The flow meter was last calibrated on
July 16, 2003.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
See the Facility Site Review/Operations and Maintenance Section of this report.

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Town of Maiden WWTO
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Page 3
SELF MONITORING PROGRAM:
Monthly monitoring reports were reviewed during the period December 2002 through
July 2003. Total suspended residue was reported in violation in February 2002 and cyanide was
reported in violation July 2003. Notices of violation were sent for the violations.
EFFLUENT RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent discharge was cloudy, with no apparent color. The receiving stream was not
evaluated during this inspection.

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`0 . William G.Ross Jr..Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Q -t Division of Water Quality
Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 23, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7001 2510 0004 8286 5610
Mr. Herman Caulder, Town Manager
Town of Maiden
P.O. Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Caulder:
A review of the July 2003 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Cyanide 29 ugIL 22 uglL 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 of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Compliance/Enforcment Unit
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Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
Phone [phone] Customer Service
Fax [phone] 1-877-623-6748

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�! William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretar
" North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource:
. Alan W.Klimek,P.E_,Direct°
Division of Water Qualit
February 21, 2003
Mr. Kevin Sanders
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden, North Carolina 28650
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Catawba County,NC
Dear Mr. Sanders:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 20, 2003 by John Lesley of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
•
D. Rex Gleason,P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Catawba County Health Department
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74 Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1CQEN 1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone]

united States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
EPA OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-9B
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I„t 2 I I 3I N00039594 I 11 12 03/02/20 I17 18I„I 19I I 20l_ '
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L� Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30 AM 03/02/20 01/01/01
Maiden WWTP
Finger Street ExitTimelDate Permit Expiration Date
Maiden NC 28650 12:00 PM 03/02/20 05/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)liitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Michael Ray Lingerfelt/ORC/828-428-4872/
Kevin Sanders//828-428-5020/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Doris Bumgarner,PO Sox 125 Maiden NC 28650//828-428-5020/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Pretreatment
Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility was last inspected by John Lesley on April 1, 2002
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:
The WWTP appeared to be well operated and maintained. A new skimming device has been installed on the #1
clarifier. One of the dual treatment units is being used for sludge storage prior to disposal at the
Hickory*
(cont.)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesleyf .:' MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040
C�Z4- 2/Z'/ , 3
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type (cont.)
31 NC0039594 111 121 03/02/20 I17 18
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Compost Facility. The liquid oxygen feed system is rather old and is in need of refurbishing (some of
the automatic valves are in need of replacement). A comprehensive process control program is used at the
facility.
RECORDS/REPORTS:
All records and reports are maintained in accordance with permit conditions.
LABORATORY:
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The on-site laboratory (Certificate No. 172) is properly certified to conduct ROD, TSS, ammonia as N,
total residual chlorine, fecal coliform, conductivity, temperature, pH, settleable solids, and turbidity.
Pace Labs, Asheville, performs toxicity testing.
SELF MONITORING PROGRAM:
Monthly self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period December 2001 through November 2002. No
violations were reported during the period. Time-based sample collection has been approved by the
Division for use at this facility. Samples are collected and maintained at 4 degress C during collection
and storage. Chain of custody documentation is maintained for each sample.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow is measured by means of an ultra-sonic flow meter. Nix, Purser, and Associates calibrates the flow
meter twice yearly. The flow meter was last calibrated on January 20, 2003.

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Governor
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Division of Water Quality
April 1, 2002
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CERTIFIED NIAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Herman Caudler Town Manager
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden, North Carolina 28650-0125
Subject: Notice of Violation
G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Maiden WWTP
NIPDES Permit No, NC0039594
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Caudler:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 27, 2002 by John Lesley of this Office. The operation
and maintenance of the facility are commendable. Please inform the facility's Operator-in-
Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report
This Report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of violations of the
subject permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed under the Self-
Monitoring Program heading. The cited violations had not previously been cited under either a
Notice of Violation (NOV) or a civil penalty assessment document. 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. Should this Office make an enforcement
recommendation relative to the violations, you will be advised in writing.
Customer Service Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone]
1 800 623-7748 Fax [phone]

The inspection did not disclose any deficiencies other than those summarized under the Self-
Monitoring Program heading. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge
Monitoring Reports provided explanations for the noted effluent limits violations, it is not requested
that a response be submitted; however, should you have additional information concerning the
violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Mr.
Richard Bridgeman.
The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at(704) 663.1699.
S�iinceerely,, �7
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V)D. Rex Gleason,P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Maurice Horsey/EPA
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Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0039594 02/03/27 C S I
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA ....Reserved
3 5 N N
Section B:Facility Data
Entry Time: Permit Effective Date:
Name and Location of Facility Inspected: 10:30 January 1,2001
Town of Maiden Exit Time:
at end of Finger Street,Maiden 12:30 Permit Expiration Date:
Catawba County, North Carolina Date: July 31,2005
, 02/03/27
Name(s) of On-Site Representatives—Title(s) Phone No(s):
Mike Lingerfelt/ORC/828-428-5032
Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title:
Mr.Herman Caudler Town Manager
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125 Phone No. Contacted?
Maiden,North Carolina 28650 828-428-5020 No
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection .
® Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations&Maintenance
❑ Sewer Overflow
®Records/Reports ® Self-Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling/Disposal p ❑ Pollution Prevention
®FaciIity Site Review ❑ Compliance Schedules E Pretreatment Program
gr E Multimedia
®Effluent/Receiving Waters ® Laboratory ❑ Stormwater
❑ Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s)for Summary
Signature(s)of Inspectors • Agency/Office/Telephone: Date:
John Lesle A DENR-DW /MRO/704 663-1699 FAX: [phone] April 3,2002
Signature of Reviewer: Agency/Office Date:
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken Date:
Noncompliance
- _ Compliance
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Maiden WWTP '
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Page 2
Linda Love last inspected the facility on September 21, 2000.
Permit:
The permitted facility is a 1.0 MGD activated sludge wastewater treatment plant
consisting of an influent pump station,mechanical screening, grit removal, instrumented flow
measurement, dual 0.5 MG activated sludge treatment units utilizing pure oxygen(each unit
contains diffused aeration, clarification, chlorine gas disinfection, and aerobic sludge digestion),
and standby power.
Facility Site Review/Operation and Maintenance:
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. Staff includes a properly
certified ORC and backup ORC.
One of the dual treatment units is currently used for sludge storage. The sludge drying
beds are used for dewatering alum sludge from the Town's water treatment plant. Sludge is taken
to the Hickory Regional Compost Facility for additional treatment and disposal.
The standby power generator is tested weekly. Covington Diesel is contracted by the
Town to service the generator annually.
Screenings and grit are stored in a covered container and taken to the Catawba County
Landfill for disposal.
A process control program consisting of sludge blanket depth, MLSS, settleable solids,
pH, and dissolved oxygen measurements are used in the operation of the facility.
Records/Reports: •
Records and reports consisting of an ORC Iog, operation and maintenance report,
calibration records, laboratory bench sheets, contract lab reports, chain of custody forms, flow
charts, and monthly monitoring reports are maintained in accordance with NPDES Permit
requirements.
Laboratory: .
The on-site laboratory (Certificate# 172) performs BOD, TSS, ammonia as N, total
residual chlorine, fecal coliform, conductivity, pH, settleable solids, temperature, and turbidity.
Pace Laboratories in Huntersville conducts metals, cyanide, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen
analyses. Pace Laboratories in Asheville performs toxicity testing.
Sludge Disposal:
See the Facility Site Review/Operation and Maintenance Section of this report.

Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
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Self-Monitoring Program:
Self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period of January through December 2001.
One cyanide daily maximum limit violation was reported on February 7, 2001. A Notice of
Violation has not been issued for the violation. No other violations were reported during the
period.
Samples are collected proportional to flow and maintained at <4°C during collection and
shipment.
Flow Measurement:
Flow is measured at the influent by means of an ultrasonic flow meter. Nix, Purser and
Associates calibrates the flow meter two times per year. The flow meter was Iast calibrated on
January 18, 2002.
Effluent/Receiving Waters:
The effluent was clear with no visible solids or foam. The facility discharges into Clarks
Creek (7Q10 = 12.0 CFS, IWC 11%) in the Catawba River Basin(CTB35). The receiving
stream was not evaluated.

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TOWN OF MAIDEN
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility System'Name: Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Maiden Water Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden
Person in Charge/Contact: Michael Linger felt
Applicable Permits: NC003)594 (Wastewater Pt.)
NO0080837(Water Pt.)
Description of Treatment Process or Collection System:
Maiiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Maiden wastewater treatment plant consists of a Pure Oxygen Treatment System. The
process works in two phases: preliminary treatment & secondary treatment.
In preliminary treatment, screenings are removed by a bar screen and grit is taken out by a grit
removal system. The water is then pumped via a pump station to the treatment unit. This starts
the secondary treatment(biological) phase.
In secondary treatment, wastewater is treated by microorganisms. Our treatment unit consists of
two aeration zones, final clarifier,and disinfection, In the aeration zones, the bugs
(microorganisms)are mixed with the incoming wastewater and a biomass is formed. Oxygen gas
is supplied to the treatment units to provide air for the biomass. The oxygen is shipped to our
plant in liquid form and converted to gas through a vaporization system. The bugs use oxygen
like humans. While passing through the aeration zones,the bugs consume(eat)the waste from
the water. After aeration, the water passes into the secondary clarifier. The water and solids
(biomass) separate during this part of the treatment phase. The solids are returned to aeration
(this starts the process over again)by an airlift blower or wasted into an aerobic digester for
storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the disinfection stage
where chlorine gas is fed into the water to reduce pathogens (disease causing bacteria)to state
required levels.
Once disinfected, the water is discharged into Clark's Creek, Our excess sludge is transported to
the Hickory Regional Compost Facility in Hickory, NC.

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Town ofMaiden Collection System
The Town of Maiden has approximately 26.5 miles of sanitary sewer lines and seven pump
stations. Only six of the pump stations are in service. The public works staff checks and
maintains the sewer Iines while the wastewater staff takes care of the pump stations. At present
time,the pump stations are checked at least three times per week with Wendover Station being
checked daily(Monday through Friday). All of the Town's Pump Stations have call systems that
alert the wastewater plant staff in the event of an emergency. The high priority sewer lines are
checked on a routine basis. Preventative maintenance is done on the collection system on a
regular basis. This mostly consists of flushing the lines and sending the root cutter down the
lines. Each pump station has a generator for standby power in the event of outages. The
generators are checked and tested every month.
During this fiscal year budget(2002-2003),the Town began an aggressive attack on
inflow/infiltration on the collection system. The Town smoke tested the entire sewer system,
performed flow monitoring at various points with meters supplied by NCDENR Loans &Grants
Section, and relined 3,400 linear feet of sewer lines &9 manholes. More funding has been
included in the 2003-2004 fiscal year budget for more relining of sewer lines &manholes. Also,
the wastewater plant will be adding a new field sampler with flow monitoring capabilities. This
will give us two samplers that can monitor flow and will enable the sewer crews to continue to
track down inflow/infiltration on our system and develop a CIP (Capital Improvement Plan)for
future repairs.
Maiden Water Treatment Plant Alum Basin
The Maiden Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin discharges water
into the Town Creek. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters washes and basin
cleanings. The filter washes and/or basin cleanings flow to the basin by gravity and are allowed
to settle overnight. The solids settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top. The clear
water is pumped to the creek and the solids are pumped to drying beds. After drying,the alum
sludge is transported to the Catawba County Landfill for disposal.
II. Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater plant operated very well for the past fiscal year. The Plant had two reported
violations for the past year. The violations were a weekly violation for Total Suspended Solids
and removal rate violations for BOD &TSS. Most of the problems encountered at the plant
during the past year were typical (equipment failure). The wastewater staff performed most of
the repairs. The Town is currently working with McGill &Associates to upgrade our wastewater
treatment facilities. The collection system maintenance crew has been working to identify our
Inflow/Infiltration problems. Several problem areas have been found and repairs are underway.

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Violations (For the fiscal year 2002-2003)
February 2003: Total Suspended Solids (Weekly Limit)
The violation was for violating our permit limit(weekly)for Total
Suspended Solids (TSS). The clarifier skimming device failed the last
week of the month and we had to switch to the other treatment unit. It
takes several days for the treatment unit to come online and put out
quality effluent. Sludge(seed)from the Newton&Delta Apparel
WWTP's was brought in to speed up the unit coming online. As a result,
our samples were out of compliance for that week. Everything was back
within permit limits in March'03.
April 2003: 85% Removal for BOD &TSS Limit
We have a removal rate of 85%for BOD &TSS in our permit. This
means the effluent monthly average for BOD &TSS must be at least
85%less than the influent average. Our influent values were low for the
month of April due to the excessive amount of inflow/infiltration from
the heavy rains our area experienced that month. The inflow/infiltration
causes our influent flow to increase and dilutes the influent waste
strength. The Town is currently attacking the Inflow/Infiltration
problems on our sewer coIection system.
Maiden Water Treatment Plant
The alum basin operated very well for the past fiscal year. No major problems were encountered.
The biggest area addressed at the basin during the past year was the sludge. Southern Soil
Builders dredged the basin and pumped the alum sludge into bags placed in the drying beds. The
bags contain the sludge,but allow the water to drain out back to the basin. After further drying in
the bags,the sludge will be transported to the Catawba County Landfill.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2002-2003)
November 2002: Metals Analysis
Sample for Aluminum&Iron analysis was collected for the week of
11/22/02, but not transferred to the proper lab bottle and sent for
analysis. In the future, Chain of Custodies will be doubled checked at
the plant when samples arrive in our lab to verify all necessary bottles
are filled for analysis.
February 2003: Total Suspended Solids &Settleable Solids
The violation was for Total Suspended Solids and Settleable Solids for
2/21/03. Prior to sample collection,the basin was drawn down to make
room for filter washing by the water plant operators. When the filter
water entered the basin,the alum sludge in the basin was pushed into the
wet well. When the pumps were switched on for pumping to the creek
and sample collection on 2/21,the mud in the well was being pumped.
When the wastewater operators arrived at the creek to get the samples,
the pumps were turned off The water plant staff was informed not to
remove all the water from the basin to prevent alum sludge from being
pushed into the well.

Maiden (°ol eetion System
There were no major operational problems with the sewer collection system for the past fiscal
year. The sewer crews have a preventative maintenance program setup for maintaining the lines
and right of ways, As stated earlier,the major problem the Town has is the Inflow/Infiltration on
the sewer lines. The Town has begun an aggressive attack on the inflow/infiltration on the
system.. The entire system has been smoked tested, main trunk lines flow monitored, and relining
of approximately 3,400 feet of gravity line &9 manholes. More funding is included in the next
fiscal year budget for relining of lines &manholes, and replacement of the Cemetery line.
Spills/Overflows (For the fiscal year 2002-2003)
The Town of Maiden did not have any Reportable Spills for 2001-2002. There were four(3)
"Reportable Spills"and they were reported in accordance with the"Reportable Spill"Guidelines.
Reports for each spill are maintained on file at Public Works,
I/22103 Spill occurred on sewer right of way behind Ethan Allen Furniture off of S. Main
Ave. Spill did reach a nearby creek(Shady Branch). Approximately 200 gallons
spilled. Corrective measures taken were; sewer line checked & flushed, and
sewage spill area limed,
2/26/03 Spill occurred on sewer right of way behind Ethan Allen Furniture off of S. Main
Ave. Spill did reach a nearby creek (Shady Branch). Approximately g50 gallons
spilled. Corrective measures taken were: sewer line flushed to clear blockage,
area around manhole was cleaned & limed, and the Town spoke with Ethan Allen
about watching,their discharges to eliminate rags &towels or face possible
enforcement actions.
3/20/03 Spill occurred on sewer right of way at entrance to Waste Treatment.Plant; The
Town experienced very heavy rain this morning and heavy flooding occurred
along all creek banks. As a result, this manhole was overflowing. Due to the
flooding, the amount of overflow was undetermined. Corrective measures taken
were: installed bowls inside of manhole lids along creeks in low areas.
111.Notification
A Public Notice was listed in the Hickory Daily Record advising all customers the report is
available for public review at City Hall.
IV, Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers
of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its
availability,
Michael Lingerfelt Date
Wastewater Superintendent
Town of Maiden

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Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
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Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 29, 2003
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Mr. Michael Lingerfelt
Town of Maiden WWTP Lab.
P!O. Box 125
Maiden, NC 28650
SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection
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Dear Mr. Lingerfelt:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on July 2, 2003 by Mr. Chester E.
Whiting. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for
all lettered comments and/or recommendations listed. Within thirty days of receipt, please
supply this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies,
comments and/or recommendations were corrected. We appreciate the fine job you and
your staff are doing. As a certification requirement, your laboratory must continue to carry
out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this
office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an
electronic copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional
information please contact us at 919-733-3908.
Sincerely,
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chester E. Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
NCQENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1623 [phone]
FAX: [phone]

On-Site Inspection Report
LABORATORY NAME: Town of Maiden WWTP Laboratory
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 125 Maiden, NC 28650
CERTIFICATION NO.: 172
DATE OF INSPECTION: July 2, 2003
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Maintenance
EVALUATOR: Chet Whiting
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: Mr. Michael Lingerfelt
I. INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A
NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples.
II. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The laboratory was is doing a good job and no deficiencies were observed. Some
changes in documentation procedure are necessary to help increase data defensibility.
The laboratory is to be commended for taking the initiative with changes that have
occurred in relation to certification issues.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS ANDRECOMMENDATIONS:
GENERAL DOCUMENTATION:
A. COMMENT: It is necessary to increase documentation to better track standard and
reagent preparation. Also to document the receipt of chemicals and reagents. -Several
options were discussed. The best methods are to make and reagent and standard prep
log and a chemical and reagent received log.
B. COMMENT: Corrections for data work entries are (with one observed exception)
crossed through and the correction made near the error or in the margin, however the
corrections are not initialed. It is important to initial corrections so that a person(s)
correcting or changing data can be identified.
QUALITY CONTROL:
COMMENT: A Low level acceptance criterion was discussed for Suspended Solids and
Fecal Coliform duplicate analyses. Please contact us if you need further assistance.
DISSOLVED OXYGEN:
C. COMMENT: Document the altitude and correction factor on the bench sheets. Since
the altitude is constant this item may be included on the bench sheet with a cover
statement such as: Unless otherwise indicated D.O. calibration altitude is (...ft.)

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SETTLEABLE SOLIDS:
D. COMMENT: The start and end tome of the analysis is not recorded. Please record
the start and end time in order to verify that the analysis was performed as specified in
the method.
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FECAL COLIFORM (MF):
E. COMMENT: The time in and out of the water bath is recorded, however the date is
not recorded. Please document the day in and out of the water bath as well as the time.
AMMONIA NITROGEN:
F. COMMENT: If ammonia samples are to be preserved for storage (not analyzed
within 2hours), then preservation to a pH of< 2 must be documented.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
Data and DMRs for January, March, and May 2003 were examined as well as
supporting documentation.
One instance of overwriting was observed on BOD data 1/9/03. (see comment#2).
No other items were observed.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above cited comments and implementing the recommendations will help
this lab to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please respond to
all lettered comments.
Report prepared by: Chet Whiting Date: July 17, 2003

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Mr. Kevin Sanders
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden, North Carolina 28650
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0039594
Catawba County,NC
Dear Mr. Sanders:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation.Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 20, 2003 by John Lesley of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Catawba County Health Department
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 '-_' 2 I r t 3 I NC0039594 11 12 1 03/02/20 117 18 '_' 19 f_I 20 1_ I
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211 11 I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 I I 1 I I 1 I i I 1 1 11 1 1 1 I I 1 I I I I I I I 1 1 1 i66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671
2.0 169
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751 I I I i I 1 160
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30 AM 03/02/20 01/01/01
Maiden WWTP
Finger Street Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Maiden NC 28650 12:00 PM 03/02/20 05/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)ffitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Michael Ray Lingerfelc/ORC/828-428-4872/
Kevin Sanders//828-428-5020/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Doris Bumgarner,PO Box 125 Maiden NC 28650//B28-428-5020/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Pretreatment
Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility was last inspected by John Lesley on April 1, 2002
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:
The WWTP appeared to be well operated and maintained. A new skimming device has been installed on the #1
clarifier. One of the dual treatment units is being used for sludge storage prior to disposal at the
Hickory
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Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3 NC0039594 111 121 03/02/20 117 18 I„I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Compost Facility. The liquid oxygen feed system is rather old and is in need of refurbishing (some of
the automatic valves are in need of replacement) . A comprehensive process control program is used at the
facility.
RECORDS/REPORTS:
All records and reports are maintained in accordance with permit conditions.
LABORATORY:
The on-site laboratory (Certificate No. 172) is properly certified to conduct BOD, TSS, ammonia as N,
total residual chlorine, fecal coliform, conductivity, temperature, pH, settleable solids, and turbidity.
Pace Labs, Asheville, performs toxicity testing.
SELF MONITORING PROGRAM:
Monthly self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period December 2001 through November 2002. No
violations were reported during the period. Time-based sample collection has been approved by the
Division for use at this facility. Samples are collected and maintained at 4 degress C during collection
and storage. Chain of custody documentation is maintained for each sample.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow is measured by means of an ultra-sonic flow meter. Nix, Purser, and Associates calibrates the flow
meter twice yearly. The flow meter was last calibrated on January 20, 2003.

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May 12, 2003
CER1'1F'LI D MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Herman Caulder, Town Manager 7001 2510 0004 8287 7118
Town of Maiden
P.O. Box 125
Maiden,NC 28650
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Town of Maiden WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Caulder:
A review of the February 2003 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Total Suspended Solids 34.0 mg/L 30.0 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 of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Richard
Bridgeman or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,Q
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D.Rex Gleason,P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Town of Maiden
PO Box 125 ' i'AL1
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Subject: Application No. WQCS00120
Additional Information Request
Wastewater Collection System
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Caulder:
The Non-Discharge Permitting Unit has conducted a preliminary review of the subject permit
application package.
Below I have listed the items that must be submitted in response to this letter. Please submit
these items in duplicate to my attention at the address below by May 9, 2003. I will then discuss
other issues that are of importance regarding the collection system permit, but do not require a
written response. Finally, I am also attaching a template of the wastewater collection system
permit. It is essential that you and staff members review this document carefully and make note
of changes to your current program that will need to be made, as well as making note of any
conditions not already discussed in this letter that will be problematic for the Town.
If after reviewing this letter and the enclosed template permit, you and/or your staff would like to
discuss the permitting process or the permit with the Division of Water Quality,I would be very
happy to schedule a time to come to Maiden for a meeting.
The additional information to be submitted are itemized below:
1. In order to meet Condition 1.2 of the permit,please provide a list of collection lines
that are currently identified as having inadequate capacity and likely to have Sanitary
Sewer Overflows (SSOs) until rehabilitated or replaced. With this list must be
submitted documentation (evaluations by consultants, spill reports etc.)to show how
it was determined that the specific section of collection line has capacity inadequacies
(you may refer to documents already submitted with your application). You must
also provide a scheduled date for when each line will be rehabilitated or replaced to
solve the current problem. The scheduled dates should be reasonable and you should
be able to provide justification for each date.
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2. Per permit condition 1.10, each pump station MUST have BOTH audible and visual
alarms present and working, UNLESS there is a telemetry SCADA system with
automatic poling for signal at the pump station. Pump stations without telemetry
SCADA systems or visual and audible alarms must immediately be retrofitted. It
appears from your application that the McCreary Modem Pump Station has an
audible alarm and telemetry. Please confirm whether the telemetry system has an
automatic poling feature. If not, please provide a date by which a visual alarm can be
added to the pump station.
3. Per permit condition 1.5, the Town is required to implement a Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP). The permit application notes that capital improvements to the system
have been budgeted for the Town but it is unclear if it is part of a 3-5 year CIP.
Please submit a detailed multi-year CIP for the Town that shows the Town has
addressed future capital needs. If you do not currently have a multi-year CIP in place,
please provide a date that the Town will be able to implement one.
4. The locations of all high priority lines will be referenced in your collection system
permit. Please confirm the list of high priority lines that was submitted with your
permit application for completeness. Please note the Division's definition of a high
priority line: Any aerial Iine, sub-waterway crossing, line contacting surface waters,
siphon, line positioned parallel to streambanks that are subject to eroding in such a
manner that may threaten the sewer line.
5. Your permit application indicates that you currently have an agreement in place to
accept flows from Lincoln County. Please provide us with contact information such
as name, address, phone number for the satellite system.
Below I have listed the items that may be of specific note to the Town. These items do not need
to be submitted but should be in place prior to receiving the permit. Please inform-me if you
have any questions or comments regarding any of these items:
1. Please note that permit Condition ILI requires designation of an Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC) and a back-up ORC. Your application noted that at this
time only an ORC has been designated for the Town.
2. Please note that the permit will require a written contingency plan to be developed for
each pump station in case of pump failure. These plans should be available to staff at
all times and should clearly identify the steps they are to take in case of a pump
failure.
3. I've enclosed an outline of all inspections, logs and record keeping that will be
required in the permit. There may be record-keeping that will have to be added to the
Town's existing program and some existing logs and/or inspections may need to be
modified to include all items to be inspected/tested as required by the permit.
4. The Town currently has a map of the collection system. Please note the items
required for the map in condition III.3 of the permit.
5. The Division of Water Quality highly recommends fencing around pump stations to
restrict unauthorized entry whenever possible. At a minimum all components of
pumps stations must be restricted. This includes locking all wetwell and drywell
covers, Iocking all power and control boxes.

As mentioned above, I am attaching a template of the wastewater collection system permit. It is
essential that your staff review this document careful➢y again and make note of any condition,,
not already discussed in this letter that will be problematic for the Town of Maiden. Please
submit a list of any Conditions not already discussed with your response to the letter.
Pleasebe aware that you are responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North Carolina
rules and regulations. Any oversights that occurred in the review of the subject application
package are still the responsibility of the applicant. In addition, any omissions made in
responding to the above items may result in future requests for additional information.
Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. 'Iwo
copies of all revised and/or additional documentation should be submitted to my attention at the
address above. Please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before the
above requested date may result in your permit being issued without further discussion.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (q 1 9)
733-5083, extension 502 or [e-mail].. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
- -Sue Homewood
Non-Discharge Permitting Unit
Cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Permit Application File WQCSO0120

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Mr. Mike LingerfeIt
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Town of Maiden
Post Office Box 125
Maiden, North Carolina 28650-0125
Subject: PAR Review
Town of Maiden
NPDES Permit No.NC0039594
Catawba County, NC -
Dear Mr. Lingefelt:
Mooresville Regional Office staff has reviewed your Pretreatment Arai T Re_ rL(PAR)
for the reporting period of January through December 2002. Based on the review,.it a,gpearh that
the POTW completed the PAR in accordance with guidelines set forth b_v the Dion for
modified pretreatment programs.
If you have any questions concerning your PAR, please do not hesitate to con=John
Lesley of this Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
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cm,b, Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Strpzrr-i_sor
Cc: Dana Folley, Pretreatment Unit- Central Office
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Enclosed is the Town of Maiden's annual report, The report covers the fiscal year (July 1, 2001 ...June 30,
2002)and includes information on the wastewater plant,water plant alum basin,and the collection system.
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TOWN OF MAIDEN
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
General Information
Facility System Name: Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment PIant
Town of Maiden Water Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden
Person in Charge/Contact: Michael Lingerfelt
Applicable Permits: NC0039594(Wastewater Pt.)
NC0080837 (Water Pt.)
Description of Treatment Process or Collection System:
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Maiden wastewater treatment plant consists of a Pure Oxygen Treatment System. The process works in two
phases: preliminary treatment&secondary treatment.
In preliminary treatment, screenings are removed by a bar screen and grit is taken out by a grit removal system. The
water is then pumped via a pump station to the treatment unit. This starts the secondary treatment(biological)phase.
In secondary treatment,the wastewater is treated by microorganisms. Our treatment unit consists of two aeration
zones, final clarifier, and disinfection. In the aeration zones,the bugs(microorganisms)are mixed with the incoming
wastewater and a biomass is formed. Oxygen gas is supplied to the treatment units to provide air for the biomass.
The oxygen is shipped to our plant in liquid form and converted to gas through a vaporization system. The bugs use
oxygen like humans. While passing through the aeration zones,the bugs consume(eat)the waste from the water.
After aeration,the water passes into the secondary clarifier. The water and solids (biomass) separate during this part
of the treatment phase. The solids are returned to aeration(this starts the process over again)by an airlift blower or
wasted into an aerobic digester for storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the
disinfection stage where chlorine gas is fed into the water to reduce pathogens (disease causing bacteria)to state
required levels.
Once disinfected,the water is discharged into Clark's Creek. Our excess sludge is transported to the Hickory
Regional Compost Facility in Hickory,NC.
Town of Maiden Collection System
The Town of Maiden has approximately 26.5 miles of sanitary sewer lines and five pump stations. Only four of the
pump stations are in service. The public works staff checks and maintains the sewer lines while the wastewater staff
takes care of the pump stations. The pump stations are checked Monday through Friday every week. Public works
maintains the collection system. The high priority sewer lines are checked on a routine basis. Preventative
maintenance is done on the collection system on a regular basis. This mostly consists of flushing the lines and
sending the root cutter down the lines. Each pump station has a generator for standby power in the event of outages.
The generators are checked and tested every month_

Maiden Water Treatment Plant Alum Basin
The Maiden Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin discharges water into the
Town Creek. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters washes and basin cleanings. The filter
washes and/or basin c1P,anings flow to the basin by gravity and are allowed to settle overnight. The solids
settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top. The clear water is pumped to the creek and the solids
are pumped to drying beds. After drying,the alum sludge is transported to the Catawba County Landfill
for disposal.
LI. Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater plant operated very well for the past fiscal year. There were no reported
violations for the past year. Most of the problems encountered at the plant during the past year
were typical(equipment failure). The wastewater staff performed most of the repairs. One of the
main objectives included in the budget was to have our plant influent pumps pulled for routine
maintenance. Kemp Construction pulled the pumps and completely rebuilt them. The Town is
continuing work on the plans for upgrading the wastewater plant. The collection system
maintenance crew has been working to identify our Inflow/Infiltration problems. Several
problem areas have been found and repairs are underway. Our fiscal year 2002—2003 budget
includes funds for Capital Reserve to upgrade the plant.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
No violations reported for the fiscal year 2001--2002.
Maiden Water Treatment Plant
The alum basin operated very well for the past fiscal year. No major problems were encountered.
The biggest area addressed at the basin during the past year was the sludge. Bio-Nomics dredged
the alum basin and pressed the alum sludge. The sludge was disposed onto drying beds. After
further drying,the sludge will be transported to the Catawba County Landfill.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
September 2001: Upstream and Downstream Turbidity
The violation was for monitoring(Failure to monitor). No turbidity's
were reported for the sample on 9/20/01. Our lab technician analyzed
the turbidity's,but failed to record the data on the benchsheet. Personnel
actions were taken to prevent this violation from happening in the future.

Maiden Collection System
There were no major operational problems with the sewer collection system for the past fiscal
year. The sewer crews have a preventative maintenance program setup for maintaining the lines
and right of ways. As stated earlier, the major problem the Town has is the Inflow/Infiltration on
the sewer lines. The sewer crews are working to correct this problem and funds have been
allocated to begin rehabbing some older lines in the Town.
Spills/Overflows (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
The Town of Maiden did not have any Reportable Spills for 2001-2002. There were four(4)
minor incidences that did occur, but were not reported, in accordance with the"Reportable Spill"
Guidelines. Reports for each spill are maintained on file at Public Works.
2/06/02 Spill occurred at North 6th Avenue. Approximately five (5)gallons of sewage
backed up into a house basement. Corrective measures taken were: sewer line
checked &flushed, sewage spill cleaned up, and the home was disinfected.
2/09/02 Spill occurred at 712 East Union Street. Approximately two hundred(200)
gallons of sewage spilled onto the ground from a manhole. Corrective measures
taken were: sewer line flushed to clear blockage, area around manhole was
cleaned, and one hundred(100)pounds of lime was added to the spill area.
6/06/02 Spill occurred at West School Street. Approximately fifty(50)gallons of sewage
spilled onto the ground from a manhole. Corrective measures taken were: sewer
line was flushed to clear blockage, area around manhole was cleaned, and fifty
(50)pounds of lime was added to the spill area.
6/08/02 Spill occurred at 105 East Boyd Street. Approximately twenty-five (25)gallons
of sewage backed up into a house basement. Corrective measures taken were:
sewer line checked &flushed, sewage spill cleaned up, and the home was
disinfected.
III. Notification
A Public Notice was listed in the Hickory Daily Record advising all customers the report is
available for public review at City Hall.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers
of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
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Michael Lingerfelt Date
Wastewater Superintendent
Town of Maiden

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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
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Town of Maiden WWTP Lab. ' i'r
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Maiden, NC 28650
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Dear Mr. Lingerfelt:.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the
provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H ,0800, is pleased to renew
certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by
EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100,
.0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your
certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all
parameters required to properly meet your certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Laboratory Section Chief
Enclosure ;T
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cc: James W. Meyer
Norman L. Good
Wthsrto iem Regional Office
NOV 2 1 2002
NIC JEAN
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Laboratory Section N.C.Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1623 [phone]
FAX: [phone] Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.,us/lab

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215 3(a)(1),143-215.3(a)(10)and NCAC 2H.0800:
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TOWN OF MAIDEN WWTP LAB.
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment land report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water,groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H.0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated,but indicates the methodology,equipment,quality control procedures,
records,and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2003
Certificate No. 172
Steve W. Tedder

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Attachment I
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Lab Name: Town of Maiden WWTP Lab. Certificate Number: 172
Address: P.O. Box 125 Effective Date: 01/01/2003
Maiden,NC 28650 Expiration Date: 12/31/2003
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory,having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800,Es hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below,
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
DOD
Std Method 5210E
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 CI G _
COLIFORM FECAL
Std Method 9222D(MF)
CONDUCTIVITY
Std Method 2510B
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Std Method 4500 0 C
AMMONIA NITROGEN
Std Method 4500 NH3 F
pH
Std Method 4500 H B
RESIDUE SETTLEABLE •
Std Method 2540F
RESIDUE SUSPENDED
Std Method 2540D
TEMPERATURE
Std Method 2550B
TURBIDITY
Std Method 2130B
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This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program,use of approved methodology,and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807.

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2002)and includes information on the wastesiater plant,water plant alum basin,and the collection system.
If y additional information is needed,give me a call at(828)428.5N
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TOWN OF MAIDEN
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
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Facility System Name: Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Maiden Water Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden
Person in Charge/Contact: Michael Lingerfelt
Applicable Permits: NC0039594(Wastewater Pt.)
NC0080837 (Water Pt.)
Description of Treatment Process or Collection System;
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Maiden wastewater treatment plant consists of a Pure Oxygen Treatment System. The process works in two
phases: preliminary treatment& sec tar'treatment.
In preliminary trot screen t,,s are removed by a bar screen and grit is taken out by a grit removal system. The
water is then pumped via a pump station to the treatment unit. This starts the secondary treatment(biological)phase.
In secondary treatment, the wastewater is treated by microorganisms. Our treatment unit consists of two aeration
zones, final clarifiers and disinfection. In the.aeration zones, the bugs (microorganisms)are mixed with the incoming
wastewater and a biomass is formed. Oxygen gas is supplied to the treatment units to provide air fro the biomass.
The oxygen is shipped to our plant in liquid form and converted to gas through a vaporization system. The bugs use
oxygen like humans, While passing through the aeration zones, the bugs consume(eat)the waste from the water.
After aeration, the water passes into the scrartefriry clarifier.. The water and solids(biomass)separate during this part
of the treatment phase. The solids are returned to aeration(this starts the process over again)by an airlift blower or
wasted into an aerobic digester for storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the
disinfection stage where chlorine gas is fed into the water to reduce pathogens (disease causing bacteria)to state
required levels,
Once disinfected, the water is discharged into Clark's Creek. Our excess sludge is transported to the Hickory
Regional Compost Facility in Hickory, NC.
T'uwn of Maiaen Collection System
The Town of Maiden has approximately 26 5 miles of sanitary sewer lines and five pump stations. Only four of the
pump st;ttions are in service. The public works staff checks and maintains the sewer lines while the wastewater staff
takes care of the pump stations. The pump stations are checked Monday through Friday every week. Public works
maintains the collection system. The high priority sewer lines are checked on a routine basis, Preventative
maintenance is done on the collection system on a regular basis. This mostly consists of flushing the lines and
sending the root cutter down.the lines. Each pump station has a generator for standby power in the event of outages.
Thegenerators are ed and tested every month.

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Maiden Water Treatment Plant Alum Basin
The Maiden Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin discharges water into the
Town Creek. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters washes and basin cleanings. The filter
washes and/or basin cleanings flow to the basin by gravity and are allowed to settle overnight. The solids
settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top. The clear water is pumped to the creek and the solids
are pumped to drying beds. After drying,the alum sludge is transported to the Catawba County Landfill
for disposal.
II. Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater plant operated very well for the past fiscal year. There were no reported
violations for the past year. Most of the problems encountered at the plant during the past year
were typical(equipment failure). The wastewater staff performed most of the repairs. One of the
main objectives included in the budget was to have our plant influent pumps pulled for routine
maintenance. Kemp Construction pulled the pumps and completely rebuilt them. The Town is
continuing work on the plans for upgrading the wastewater plant. The collection system
maintenance crew has been working to identify our Inflow/Infiltration problems. Several
problem areas have been found and repairs are underway. Our fiscal year 2002—2003 budget
includes funds for Capital Reserve to upgrade the plant.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
No violations reported for the fiscal year 2001—2002.
Maiden Water Treatment Plant
The alum basin operated very well for the past fiscal year. No major problems were encountered.
The biggest area addressed at the basin during the past year was the sludge. Bio-Nomics dredged
the alum basin and pressed the alum sludge. The sludge was disposed onto drying beds. After
further drying,the sludge will be transported to the Catawba County Landfill.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
September 2001: Upstream and Downstream Turbidity
The violation was for monitoring(Failure to monitor). No turbidity's
were reported for the sample on 9/20/01. Our lab technician analyzed
the turbidity's,but failed to record the data on the benchsheet. Personnel
actions were taken to prevent this violation from happening in the future.

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Maiden Collection Sstem
There were no major operational problems with the sewer collection system for the past fiscal.
year, The sewer crews have a preventative maintenance program setup for maintaining the lines
and right of ways, As stated earlier, the major problem the Town has is the Inflow/Infiltration on
the sewer lines. The sewer crews are working to correct this problem and funds have been
allocated to begin rehabbing some older lines in the Town.
Spills/Overflows (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
The Town ofMaiden did not have any Reportable Spills for 2001-2002, There were four(4)
minor incidences that did occur, but were not reported,i.n accordance with the"Reportable Spill"
Guidelines. Reports for each spill arc maintained on file at Public Works,
2/06/02 Spill occurred at North 6th Avenue. Approximately five(5)gallons of sewage
backed up into a house basement. Corrective measures taken were: sewer line
checked &flushed, sewage spill cleaned up,and the home was disinfected,
2/09/02 Spill occurred at 712 East Union Street, Approximately two hundred(200)
gallons of sewage spilled onto the ground from a manhole. Corrective measures
taken were: sewer line flushed to clear blockage, area around manhole was
cleaned,and one hundred(100) pounds of lime was added to the spill area.
6/06/02 Spill occurred at West School Street. Approximately fifty(50)gallons of sewage
spilled onto the ground from a manhole. Corrective measures taken were: sewer
line was flushed to clear blockage, area around manhole was cleaned, and fifty
(50) pounds of lime was added to the spill area.
6/08/02 Spill occurred at 105 East Boyd Street. Approximately twenty-five(25) _!'ons
of sewage backed up into a house basement, Corrective measures taken were:
sewer line checked & flus'r , sewage spill cleaned up, and the home was
disinfected.
III. Notification
A Public Notice was listed in the Hickory Daily Record advising all customers the report is
available for public review at City f-falla
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers
of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
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Michael Lingerfelt �' Date
Waste titer Superintendent
Town of Maiden.

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Dates August 23,2002
Res SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT
Enclosed is the Town of Maiden's annual report. The report covers the fiscal year(July I, 2001 —June 30,
2002)and includes information on the wastewater plant,water plant alum basin, and the collection system.
If any additional information is needed,give me a call at(828)428-5032.

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TOWN OF MAIDEN
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
General Information
Facility System Name: Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Maiden Water Treatment Plant
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Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden
Person in Charge/Contact: Michael Lingerfelt
Applicable Permits: NC0039594(Wastewater Pt)
NC0080837 (Water Pt.)
Description of Treatment Process or Collection System
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Maiden wastewater treatment plant consists of a Pure Oxygen Treatment System. The process works in two
phases: preliminary treatment&secondary treatment,
In preliminary treatment, screenings are removed by a bar screen and grit is taken out by a grit removal system. The
water is then pumped via a pump station to the treatment unit. This starts the secondary treatment(biological)phase.
In secondary treatment,the wastewater is treated by microorganisms. Our treatment unit consists of two aeration
zones, final clarifier, and disinfection. In the aeration zones, the bugs (microorganisms)are mixed with the incoming
wastewater and a biomass is formed. Oxygen gas is supplied to the treatment units to provide air for the biomass.
The oxygen is shipped to our plant in liquid form and converted to gas through a vaporization system. The bugs use
oxygen like humans. While passing through the aeration zones,the bugs consume(eat)the waste from the water.
After aeration,the water passes into the secondary clarifier. The water and solids (biomass) separate during this part
of the treatment phase. The solids are returned to aeration(this starts the process over again)by an airlift blower or
wasted into an aerobic digester for storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the
disinfection stage where chlorine gas is fed into the water to reduce pathogens(disease causing bacteria)to state
required levels.
Once disinfected,the water is discharged into Clark's Creek. Our excess sludge is transported to the Hickory
Regional Compost Facility in Hickory,NC.
Town ofMaiden Collection System
The Town of Maiden has approximately 26.5 miles of sanitary sewer lines and five pump stations. Only four of the
pump stations are in service. The public works staff checks and maintains the sewer lines while the wastewater staff
takes care of the pump stations. The pump stations are checked Monday through Friday every week. Public works
maintains the collection system. The high priority sewer lines are checked on a routine basis. Preventative
maintenance is done on the collection system on a regular basis. This mostly consists of flushing the lines and
sending the root cutter down the lines. Each pump station has a generator for standby power in the event of outages.
The generators are checked and tested every month.

Maiden Water Treatment Plant Alum$asin
The Maiden Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin discharges water into the
Town Creek. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters washes and basin cleanings. The filter
washes and/or basin cleanings flow to the basin by gravity and are allowed to settle overnight. The solids
settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top. The clear water is pumped to the creek and the solids
are pumped to drying beds. After drying,the alum sludge is transported to the Catawba County Landfill
for disposal.
II. Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002
Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater plant operated very well for the past fiscal year. There were no reported
violations for the past year. Most of the problems encountered at the plant during the past year
were typical(equipment failure). The wastewater staff performed most of the repairs. One of the
main objectives included in the budget was to have our plant influent pumps pulled for routine
maintenance. Kemp Construction pulled the pumps and completely rebuilt them. The Town is
continuing work on the plans for upgrading the wastewater plant. The collection system
maintenance crew has been working to identify our Inflow/Infiltration problems. Several
problem areas have been found and repairs are underway. Our fiscal year 2002—2003 budget
includes funds for Capital Reserve to upgrade the plant.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
No violations reported for the fiscal year 2001—2002.
Maiden Water Treatment Plant
The alum basin operated very well for the past fiscal year. No major problems were encountered.
The biggest area addressed at the basin during the past year was the sludge. Bio-Nomics dredged
the alum basin and pressed the alum sludge. The sludge was disposed onto drying beds. After
further drying,the sludge will be transported to the Catawba County Landfill.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
September 2001: Upstream and Downstream Turbidity
The violation was for monitoring(Failure to monitor). No turbidity's
were reported for the sample on 9/20/01. Our lab technician analyzed
the turbidity's,but failed to record the data on the benchsheet. Personnel
actions were taken to prevent this violation from happening in the future.

Maiden Collection System
There were no major operational problems with the sewer collection system for the past fiscal
year. The sewer crews have a preventative maintenance program setup for maintaining the lines
and right of ways. As stated earlier, the major problem the Town has is the Inflow/Infiltration on
the sewer lines. The sewer crews are working to correct this problem and funds have been
allocated to begin rehabbing some older lines in the Town.
Spills/Overflows (For the fiscal year 2001-2002)
The Town of Maiden did not have any Reportable Spills for 2001-2002. There were four(4)
minor incidences that did occur, but were not reported, in accordance with the"Reportable Spill"
Guidelines. Reports for each spill are maintained on file at Public Works.
2/06/02 Spill occurred at North 6th Avenue. Approximately five (5)gallons of sewage
backed up into a house basement. Corrective measures taken were: sewer line
checked &flushed, sewage spill cleaned up, and the home was disinfected.
2/09/02 Spill occurred at 712 East Union Street. Approximately two hundred (200)
gallons of sewage spilled onto the ground from a manhole. Corrective measures
taken were: sewer line flushed to clear blockage, area around manhole was
cleaned, and one hundred(100)pounds of lime was added to the spill area.
6/06/02 Spill occurred at West School Street. Approximately fifty(50)gallons of sewage
spilled onto the ground from a manhole. Corrective measures taken were: sewer
line was flushed to clear blockage, area around manhole was cleaned, and fifty
(50) pounds of lime was added to the spill area.
6/0S/02 Spill occurred at 105 East Boyd Street. Approximately twenty-five(25)gallons
of sewage backed up into a house basement. Corrective measures taken were:
sewer line checked &flushed, sewage spill cleaned up, and the home was
disinfected.
HI. Notification
A Public Notice was listed in the Hickory Daily Record advising all customers the report is
available for public review at City Hall.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers
of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
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Michael Lingerfelt Date
Wastewater Superintendent
Town of Maiden

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April 30, 2002
John Lesley
919 North Main Street
Moorseville, NC 28115
RE: WATER PLANT FILTER WASH BASIN
Dear Mr. Lesley.
This letter is a follow-up to our phone conservation on 4/25/2002 concerning the discharge water
from the alum basin at our water treatment plant, The Town is currently having the basin
dredged to remove alum sludge. The filter wash water isn't settling like it normally does due to
the sludge on the bottom of the basin being stirred up, The settled water has a turbidity around
70 NTU and our limit on downstream is 50 NTU. The total suspended solids were 28 mg/L, ph
of 6.2, and a temperature of 20,2 °C, The Town is currently pumping the settled water into the
sewer system, but the flow is limited to less than twenty thousand (20,000) gallons per day, The
WWTP isn't having any problems with the small amounts currently being pumped. Per our
conservation, the Town would like to pump more than this but were concerned a permit would
have to be issued. The project should end within the next ten days (excluding weekends), After
explaining the project, you felt like this wouldn't be a problem and suggested I speak with Dana
Folley, Raleigh office, and send a letter explaining the project. Also, 1 spoke with Dana Folley
and discussed the situation, She stated what we were doing was fine since we controlled the
basin and its only temporary,
If you have any questions concerning this matter or additional information is needed, give me a
call at [phone]
Best regards,
LQ
Michael Lingerfelt
WWTP Superintendent
Cc: Dana Folley, NCDENR
Plant Files