NC0040797_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Facility Name
Date of sampling
Analytical Laboratory
Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan
City of Hickory - Henry
11./"6/2018
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NPDES #
ORC
Phone
Month.
Yeas
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Sample
Type
Composite
Analytical ,
Method
350,1
Dissralved oxygen
Nitrate/Nitrite
i"t t al eldalrl .nitrogen.
November
201.8
NC0040797
Robert Shave
[phone]
uati©n Rarriple il'utts of Number of
Level Result asurement sam lea
0.10 ND mg/L 1
Grab 450000
Composite 06; .2 0 020
9
2.0 mg/
posite 51.2 0.50 21 mg/L
Tot:nlPhosphorus Composite ° 65.1 0.050 °°4 ...... mg/1
Total dissolved solids
Composite; 2541:1
25.0 4
aron.e.,
Composite '23401 662.0
2hl mine (total residual, TRC
g
rab 4500CLG 20,0 N1: ug
nd grease Gra1 66413 .5.0 ND ntg/L
ota ecove rble), cyanide rind total phen
Antimony
7
ug,
Arlen
Composite
Beryllium
Comp
10,0
201
ND
ug
ND
ug/L
Cadmium Com posi
20.080
ND
g.
Chromium
200.7
ND
ug/L
opper
cad
posite _ 200,8
9,6
200,7
ND u
Grab 61 ng.
•Nickel Composite 200.'.7 3.0 ND ug/L
enium. Composite 200,0.50 0,67 ug •
:orrmposlte 200
0
ND ug/
alliurn Comp rsite 200,7 5,0 ND 'ug
Zinc Con°rpe slt 200. 10.0 69,8 ug
Cyanide
"ab 4:500C''NE 0.Oi180 ND rng,/•
Total phenolic compounds Grab 4:r:0.4 0.010 ND mg
Volatile a rrganic eontpeiunda
Acrolcan Cral;r )14
5,0
ND ug
Acre otutrile Gr"arb 624
zene
Bromofo
C1rab 624
Grab 624
50,
N
ND
ND
ug
ug
ug
Carbon tetra hloride C..arab 024
ND ug
Chlorobenzne
Chlorodibromometh
624
ab 624
2,0
ND
ND
'Chloroetha
b Ca24
2.t
ND
u g./ t,
'ug/ L
ug/L
chloroe
`ofo
Grab
Grab
624
624
Dichlorobromometh. e
b 624
5.0
2.0
2,0
ND ug/L
3.3 ug/
4.7 ug/L
-dichloroetlrane C" rab 624 2.0
D
--dichloroe
Grab 624 2.0
Trans-1 ,2-d ichloroethylene Grab 624 2,0
ND
ND
ug€L
ug/L
ug/ L
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Base -neutral compounds (cont.
Chrsene
Dinbuty1 phthalate
Di-n-oetvi phthalate
Sample
Grab
Grab
Grab
.Diben.zo(a.h)anthracene Grab
.,2-diehlorobenzene Grab
lo obenzene Grab
I.,4-dichlorobenzene
3,3-diehlorobenzidine
Diethyl phthalate
625
625
625
625
625
uantitation
Level
4
4.7
4.7
Sample
Result
ND
ND
4.7 ND
Grab 625 4.7
Grab 625 23.6 ND.
Grab 625 4,7 ND
Dimethyl phthalate
.,4dinitrotoiuene
Ori
Grab
625
625
ND
ND
NPDES #: NC0040797
Units of
asureim
ug/L
ug/ L
ug
ug/L
ug
ug
Number of
2,6-dinitrotoluene
,2-diphenylhydrazine
Fluoran
Fluorene
Hexach
benzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Grab
Grab
Grab
62
4.7
ND
g
625
625
4,7
4,7
Gra.b
Grab
()rat
ehlorocyelo-pent ,diene Grab
Hexachloroethane Grab
Indeno(1,2, -cd)pyrene Grab
sop'. iron
Grab
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
Nitrobenzene.
N-nitrosod- nt,ropv1arninc
N 'trosodirnethyl mine
Grab
Ora b
Grab
N-nitrosodtphenylamine Grab
Phcnanthrene Grab
ene
1,2,4,-trichlorobenzene
;rah,
625
625
4.7
ND
ug
ND
ND
ND
ug
ug/L
ug/
ug/
4,7 ND ug
625 ,
, 9.4 ND ug/L
625 4,7 ND
625 4.7 ND ug/,
1
625
4.7
ug
certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction
and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified personnel properly
gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that.
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.
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Authorized Representative name
Signature
Date /
Page 3

Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
• : December 15, 2006 �Jar!.ot-EAVikvmitti►.
iktMrAl" I"A-1 RESOURCES
5466
Mr. Wayne Carroll
Hickory Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Avenue SE
Newton, NC 28658-
DEC 1 9 200i
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater LaboratoryCertification Renewal,:ib-' �i t.R ly FE>!°TI i��;
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Field Parameters Only
Dear Mr. Carroll:
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,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
NOne
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Naturally
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623
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Certificate No. 5466
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:
Field Parameter Only
HICKORY REGIONAL COMPOST FACILITY
is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I 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
Pat Donnelly

Attachment
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
ame: Hickory Regional Compost Facility Certificate Number: 5466
kddress: 3200 20th Avenue SE Effective Date: 01/01/2007
Newton, NC 28658- Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
'he 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
SW846 Method 9045D
.EMPERATURE
Std Method 2550B
nis certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
jbject to civil penalties andlcr decertification For infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807.

Mick Berry
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 286010398
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Berry:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Atan W. Klimek, P.E Director
Division of Water quality
December 19, 2006
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Henry Fork WWTP
Permit Number: NC0040797
Case Number: I-, V-2006-0437
Catawba County
DEC 2 ° 200,
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 205705 in the amount of $580.15 received
from you dated December 7, 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 Maureen Crawford at (919 733-5083, ext. 538.
cc: DWQ Mooresv
Central. Files
e Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623.7748
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CITY OF HICKORY
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA
DATE
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CHECK NO.
12/07/2006 205705
NCDENR
POINT SOURCE COMPLIANCE/ENFORCEMENT
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
L 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1617
Branch Bunking and Trait Company
HICKORY, NC 28601
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 9, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Mr. Berry:
7003 2260 0001 3494 8797
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. NC0040797
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2006-0437
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $580.15 ($500.00 civil penalty + $80.15 enforcement costs) against the City of Hickory.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data from July 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0040797. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Hickory
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 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 arid 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, Samar Bou-Ghazale, Acting Surface Water
Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against the City of Hickory:
LVA NAthCarolina
NCDENR iura!!y
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone] Customer Service
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500.fl©
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent .limit
for cyanide.
500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
80.15 Enforcement costs.
580.15 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215..6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty l 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
(g) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
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 Cornpliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
161.7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161.7
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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;
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; or
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 normai 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 ofAdministrative
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
671.4 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 2.7699-6714
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.
//4P0
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
Samar Bou-Ghazale
Surface Water Protection
Acting Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Pipe No. Parameter
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0437
Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Cyanide 18.5 µg/I * 15 µg(I (Weekly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
The cyanide concentrations reported for June 2.7 and 30, 2006, occur in the monitoring
week ending July 1, 2006. Therefore, this permit exceedance is considered a July 2006
permit limit violation.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
THE CITY OF HICKORY
PERMIT NO. NC0040797
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2006-0437
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $580.15 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 9, 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

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0437
Assessed Party: The City of Hickory
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0040797
Amount Assessed: $580.15
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Re 'uest For Remission Waiver o Ri la to an Administrative Hear n and Sti ulation 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 lirnited 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. § 143.B-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).
one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C,G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
a ied to the detriment of the e ner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(a)
(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 fiuture
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 civitpenalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the, remaining necessary
remedial actions (Le., explain how payment ofthe civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

Mick Berry
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 286010398
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr, Berry:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 25, 2006
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Henry Fork WWTP
Permit Number: NC0040797
Case Number: LV-2006-0371
Catawba. County
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AND IV,
OCT 2 7 200f
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 204097 in the amount of $580.15 received
from you dated October 19, 2.006. 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 Perrnits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2006-0371.
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, iC 2769 1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623-7748
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 3, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
- Dear Mr. Berry:
7003 2260 0001 3494 8414
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. NC0040797
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2006-0371
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $580.15 ($500.00 civil penalty + $80.15 enforcement costs) against the City of Hickory.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data from June 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0040797. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Hickory
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the City of Hickory:
NCDENR
N��o,h�Carolina
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-I699 Customer Service
Internet: www,newnwrnuslii%•.nrg 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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$ 0.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for cyanide.
$ 500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for cyanide.
$ 500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 80.15 Enforcement costs.
$ 580.15 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 theproper 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;
whether the violation was inadvertent or a. result of an accident;
whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
(3)
(4)
(5)
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 Complia.ncelEnforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Offic
Administrative Hearings:
lf 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 (nota 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)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex Gluon, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville .Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
MA

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0371
Pipe No. Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Cyanide 26 µg11 * 22 µg/1(Daily maximum)
001 Cyanide 21 µg/1 * 15 µg/1(Weekly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
THE CITY OF HICKORY
PERMIT NO. NC0040797
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2006-0371
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $580.15 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 3, 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

JUST FICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0371
Assessed Party: The City of Hickory
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0040797
Amount Assessed: $580.15
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
wrongful lied 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 DrevOuS violatio ';
(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 necesswy)

Mick Berry
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
kHickory, NC 28601-0398
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Berry:
Michael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 17, '2006
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment.
Henry Fork WWTP
Permit Number: NC0040797
Case Number: T V-20a6-0201
Catawba County
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 2.01109 in the amount of $2,080,15 received
from you dated July 13, 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,
cc: DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
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1617 Mail Serve Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800
7748
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Michael F. Easley, Gove
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
June 30, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Berry:
7003 2260 0001 3494 6380
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
Catawba County
Case No. LV-2006-0201
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $2,080.15 ($2,000.00 civil penalty + $80.15 enforcement costs) against the City of Hickory.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data from April 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0040797. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Hickory
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent .shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the City of Hickory:
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$ 0 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.I(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for cyanide.
$ 1,500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly averageeffluent
limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 2,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 80.15 Enforcement costs.
$ 2,080.15 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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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;
The duration and gravity of the violations;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
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. PIease 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 thatyou 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) D. Rex G son, 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
MA

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0201
Pipe No. Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Cyanide *21 mgll 15 mg/I (Weekly average)
001 Ammonia nitrogen 17.12 mg/1 7.5 mg/I (Weekly average)
001 Ammonia nitrogen *6.86 mg/I 2.5 mg/1 (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
THE CITY OF HICKORY
PERMIT NO. NC0040797
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)
)
)
)
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2006-0201
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,080.15 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 30, 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

DWQ — CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION
Case Number: LV-2006-0201
Assessed Entity: The City of Hickory
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 n Full Remission ❑ Partial Remission ❑ Amount Remitted
Date Alan W. Klimek, P.E.

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Ms. Susan McNeely
Hickory Regional Laboratory
4014 River Rd.
Hickory, NC 28602-
Michael F Easley, Governor
William G Ross ir., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
20 November 2006
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Dear Ms. McNeely:
Alan W Klimek, P E Director
Division of Water Quality
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 704-235-2201 if you have questions or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosure
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Mooresville Regional Office
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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 ofN.C.G.S. 143-215 3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
HICKORY REGIONAL LABORATORY
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment 1 and report monitonng data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent surface wafer, 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. 203

Attachment
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Lab Name: Hickory Regional Laboratory
Address: 4014 River Rd.
Hickory, NC 28602-
Certificate Number: 203
Effective Date: 01/0112007
Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
The 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
INORGANICS
BOD
Std Method 5210B
COD
Hach Method 8000
CHLORIDE
Std Method 4500 CI C
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 CI G
COLUFORM FECAL
Std Method 92220 (MP)
CONDUCTIVITY
Sld Method 2590E
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Sid Method 4500 0 G
MBAS
EPA Method 425 1
AMMONIA NITROGEN
Std Method 4500 NH3 F
pH
Std Method 4500 H 8
INORGANIC PHENOLS
Std Method 510A - 14th Ed
Std Method 510B - 141h Ed
RESIDUE SUSPENDED
Sid Method 2540D
TEMPERATURE
Std Method 2550E
METALS
CADMIUM
Std Method 3111E
CHROMIUM TOTAL
Sid Method 31118
COPPER
Sld Melhod 31118
LEAD
Std Method 3111E
NICKEL
Std Melhod 3111E
SILVER
Std Method 3111E
ZINC
Std Method 3111E
This cerllncatton requires ma€ntance 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

Michael F. Easley, Govern
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 3, 2006
Mr. Kevin Greer, Public Services Manager
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Results from Effluent Sampling Analyses
City of Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Greer:
Enclosed please find the results from the laboratory analyses performed on the effluent samples
from the Henry. Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The samples analyzed were composite and
grab samples collected during the Compliance Sampling Inspection performed by Mr. Wes Bell on August
23, 2006.
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The results of the effluent sampling analyses show compliance with the effluent permit limits.
Please attach this letter to the inspection report dated August 28, 2006 to complete your records on the
inspection.
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 [phone].
Sincerely,
Enclosure
4amar Bou-Ghazale
Action Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
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ANALYTICAL I L ULTS SHEET
NAME OF FAC1LiTY: Henry t°"ark WWTP
ple Date s): 8/23/06
Composite X
3S Permit No. NC0040797
Sample Location: Effluent
aunty: Catawba
SOE5,, mg/1
5.7 Phenol
COD: High, tn`"1 Sulfate, mg
COD: Low, n
Sulfide,
Coliform: Fecal, #/100 mi 180 Biomass: ight
Coliforrn: 'Total, #1100 ml
s: Peri Ash Free
Coliform: Tube Fecal, MPN NEL-N,
Coliform: Tube Total, MPN
-'TKN, mgr'I
Residue: Total, rrrg^`l NO, + NO3, mg/1
Volatile
Fixed,
P. Total,
8.5
Residue: Suspended, mg/1
18 P:.Dissolved, mg/1
Volatile,
Ag-Silver, ug/1 <5.0
Fitted, rig/1
ids, rnlx'1
AI Altrminurn, ug/1
u
pH, s.u.
6,42 H:g-Mercury, ugll
Color, True 80. c.u,
49 Cd-Cadmium, ugll
2.0
Color (pll) 83, c.u.
7,8 Co -Cobalt, ugll
Color, p11 7.6 82,
50 Cr-Chromium: Total, ugll
Oil and Grease, mg/
Cyanide., nrgli.
per, ugll
<0,02 Fe-1ron, u
1,7
480
Fluoride, m
Ph -Lead,
<.1
BAS, ugli 0.22 Mrr-Manganese, ugll 78
Total Residual Chlorine, ugll
<20 Zn-Zinc, ug
170
Conductivity. umhos/cm
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 11, 2006
Mr. Mick W. Berry
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28601-0398
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 025542A01
Catawba WTP
Dechlorination Facilities
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Berry:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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WATER QUALITY SECTION,
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was
received on September 8, 2006, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing Catawba WTP, with discharge of treated wastewater
into the Lyle Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sulfer dioxide pursuant to the fast
track application received on September 8, 2006, and in conformity with the
Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0025542 issued August 22, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No..NC0025542.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
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September 11, 2006
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Catawba WTP located at the end
of 6'h Ave, NW in Catawba County for the City of Hickory, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing suffer dioxide pursuant to the fast
track application received on September 8, 2006, and in conformity with the
Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
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.
Signature Registration No.
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October 19, 2006
Mr. Robert Shaver
City of Hickory - Henry Fork
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Michael F Easley, Governor
William. G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: Notice of incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NC0040797
Dear .Permittee:
Alan W. Klimek, P, E. Director
Division of Water Quality
AND:
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The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed.
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal.. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staffs ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until. the Division receives a corrected DMR, you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (15) days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Michele Phillips
cc: Mo'bteesvile Regional Office
Central Files
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27fr99-16 17 Phone: [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 28, 2006
Mr. Kevin Greer, Public Services Manager
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection
City of Hickory - Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Greer:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on August 23, 2006, 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 cover.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
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Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
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Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection
1 I NI 2 t �I 31 NC0040797 1 11 121 06/08/23 1 17
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Type Inspector Fac Type
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
671 1.5 169 70111 71 I N I 72 L i
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Section B: FacilitytyData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Henry Fork WWTP
4014 River Rd
Hickory NC 28602
Entry Time/Date
10:00 AM 06/08/23
Permit Effective Date
06/03/01
Exit Time/Date
01:55 PM 06/08/23
Permit Expiration Date
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Robert P Shaver/ORC/828-294-0861/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Kevin Greer,3200 20th Ave SE Newton NC 28658/Public Services Contacted
Manager/828-323-7427/8283237403 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 1.1 Facility Site Review • Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
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Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)�Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell (4,7� /% O MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ q / .Y/OG,
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Marcia Allocco f �_ MRO WQ//709 235-2209/
Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlrnolday
NO0040797 �11 12[ 6 10L'/23
Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
DMRs were reviewed from July 05 through June 06. Weekly and monthly average effluent ammonia
violations (2 total) were reported in April 06, Weekly average effluent cyanide violations (3 total) were
reported in May 06 and June 06. A daily maximum effluent cyanide violation was also reported in June 06.
These violations will be (or have been) addressed separately by the Division by issuances of either an NOV
or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
No effluent cyanide was reported for the week of April 10 - 14, 2006. The inspection verified the
discrepancy was a transcription error, therefore, an amended DMR will be submitted. The facility staff must
ensure the 10-day interval between the collection of the twice per month samples is adhered to. Overall,
the facility staff incorporate a commendable record keeping system.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0040797 Owner - Facility: Henry Fork VNhlrP
Inspection Date: 08/23/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or Tess). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? 00013
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 i 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Overall, the facility description adequately describes the WIVTP; however,
the facility has three sludge holding tanks and no effluent diffuser.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? • 0 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? .000
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? NODD
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? NODO
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NC0040797 Owner - Facility: Henry Fork WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/23/2006
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Laboratoq
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certfied 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 (BOD) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius +/- 1,0 degrees?
Comment: The on -site certified laboratory (Hickory Regional Laboratory - #203)
performs influent and effluent analyses. Please refer to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's
Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report regarding the on -site laboratory
practices,
Yes No NA NE
• 000
• 000
O 0 0 le
O 0 0 MI
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Influent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 • 0 0
Is sample collected above side streams? i1000
Is proper volume collected? NOD°
Is the tubing clean? 111000
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? •OOD
Is sampling performed according to the Permit? DEOD
Comment: The sampler is currently collecting time -based composite samples due to a
malfunction of the wiring system (caused by lightning). The City has hired a contractor
(on -site by 8/24/06) to repair the wiring system and resume flow proportional sampling.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampiing flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units? •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)? .000
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? iiDOC3
Comment
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? •C300
Comment
p_perationsA Maintenance Vos No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
• 000
Page # 4

Permit: NC0040797 Owner - Facility: Henry Fork WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/23/2006 inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge • ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The
facility staff incorporate a comprehensive process control program.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual 0
b.Mechanical ■
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening incompliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? upon
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ®❑ ❑ ❑
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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.? ■ ODD
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Page* 5
Yes No NA NE

Permit: NC0040797 Owner - Facility: Henry Fork WWTP
inspection Date: 08/23/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? 11000
is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the basin free of excessive grease? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are Float controls operable? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 0 • ❑
# Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The wastewater flows by gravity to the primary clarifiers.
Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black'and odorous wastewater? • 0 0 0
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? • 0 0 0
Are weirs level? ■ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
is scum removal adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • ❑ ❑ ❑
1s the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) • ❑ ❑ 0
Comment: The facility utilizes two primary clarifiers.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 0 • 0
Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑
0
Page # 6

Permit: NC0040797 Owner Facility: Henry Fork WNTP
Inspection Data: 08/23/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Aeration Basins Y�S No NA NE
Is the DO level acceptable? • CIDO
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3,0 mgll) •ODD
Comment: The facility is currently utilizing one of the two aeration basin trains due to
low influent flows„
SecondaN Clarifier
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 wefts level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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 "1/4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment: The facility utilizes two secondary clarifiers,
Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders secured adequately? 0000
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? • 0 0 0
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • 0 0 0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? • 0 0 0
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? • 0 CI 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? • 000
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No 7782-50-5)? •ODO
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? MOOD
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit II) Number? (1000-
1000-0003-5687
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? 06/01/2004
Comment: The facility has dual train chlorine contact chambers; however, only one
train is currently being utilized due to low influent flows,
Y s No NA NE
• 000
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• 000
• 000
O 000
N 000
• 000
• 000
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• 000
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Permit: NC0040797 Owner - Facility: Henry Fork VvVYTp
Inspection Date: 08/23/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Cornment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Yes No NA
Gas
DODO
DODD
Flow Measurement- Effluent yesNo NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? • 0 0 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? •DOO
Is the flow meter operational? 11000
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? OOND
Comment The flow meter is calibrated twice per year. The flow meter was last
calibrated by Diversified Integration, Inc. on 7/13/06.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the out all properly maintained? sODO
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 000N
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment The effluent appeared greyish brown with trace suspended solids and no
foam. The receiving stream was not evaluated due to the high instream turbidity
(sediment) attributed to a previous rainfall event,
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? •000
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? • 0 0 0
Is the generator tested under load? • 0 0 0
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? 00011
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? .000
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on backup power? • 0 0 0
Is the generator fuel level monitored? • 0 0 0
Yes No NA NE
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN .RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject:
Dear Mr. Berry:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 7, 2006
7003 2260 0001 3494 7097
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2006-LV-0378
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County
A review of the May 2006 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Cyanide
17 mg/1 (Weekly average) 15 mg/1 (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 Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me
at 7041663-1699.
cc: Point Source Branch
Catawba County Health Department
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Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
No Carolina
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Form CS.SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
PART I
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate OWQ Regional Office within five daysofthe first knowledge of
the sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number : NO0040797 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use treatment plant NC/WQ#)
Faa ty mew Fat Plait Incident#
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Owner_ Cly°ttn�n Region:Coun:
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Source of SSO (chock applicable) : ❑� Sani�ry Sewer 0 Pump Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole atVl oc Il & Bragg Street, ern-) : Manhole betwoan holding tanks and barecreen at the Horny Forte plant
Latitude (degroeslminutelaocand)' 35degrtsl37mW49see Longitude(degrees/minutolaccandy 61 degressl1Smin/3Osec
07-31-2005 7:5D am 07-31 2006 Timm-
Incident6 20 am
Started DE Time- lncidentEnd qt
(d-yyyy) hh:mm AMIPM (mm-dd-yyyy) hh:mnAMlPM
20,000 ?
Estimated volume of the SSO: gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour).
Describe how the volume was debmained: By c ale rat n9 the valiant. °f water dacantedfrom WAS and Primary hording Wan.
Woother conditions during SSO eve Clear' S1°'r8i' nndi904
Did SSO reach striae° vsraters? ❑ Yes❑ No 0 Unknown Volume reaching surface Waters (gallons): arnxwIrnatets 17,000
Surface water name: H6nrY Fork River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? © Yee 0 No ❑ Unto -town if Yogi what lathe estimated number of fish killed:
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
0 Severe Natural Condition ❑ Grease ❑ Roots
❑ Inflow and Infiltration ❑ Pump Station Equipment Faiiure ❑ Power outage
❑ Vandalism 1Z1 Debris in line ❑ Other (Please explain in Part II)
Immediate 24-hour verbal notification reported to: Kiwi Pear- MoarasvQle Regional villas
DWQ D Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyyy):07-31-2006 Time (hit:mm AM/PM): oao Pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until sso can be stopped.
Per G.S. 14216.1 C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of unheated waetewatsrto surface
Waters shall issue a Eras release within d8-}tours of first knowledge to ail print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication ohall bo provided to the Division within 30 days.
Refer to the referenced statute for further detail.
The Direcl3or, Division of Water Quality, may take enforcement action for SSOe that are re guired to be reported to Division unless it
1s demonstrated that
1) the discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternatives to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Permiteee
andfor owner, and the discharge could not have bean prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
for The determination ofeny anforcernentactiep. Thorofare, it Isimportantto be es complete as possible.
WHETHER OR NOT PART 11 IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM.
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003
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NO.6003 P. 3
Power outage (Documentation ottestirtg, records, etc., should be
provided of alternative power source upon request.)
maw your alternate power or pumping source?
On -.Site Generator wIATS
DId It function properly?
Describe?
When was the aftsmate pow or pumping source last tasted under load?
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If caused by a weather event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions were tskon to
prepare fertile event?
Commsnts
This is the first spill at this location.
Vandalism
Provide police report number_
Wantiha 5tte secured?
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Padlocked Control Panel
Have there been previous problems with vandalism etthe SSO location?
If Yes, explain
QYesEl NoDNADN6
YeJJ No QNA
security measures have been put in place to provontSimilar occurrences in the future DYon NoDNAD NE
Comments'
Debris in hneltocks sticks, rags and other items not allowed in the
collection system etc.)
What type of dabris has been found in the rune?
An approximate 4 foot section of flinch flexible discharge hose from tanker truck was lodged In manhole and trapped soAda.
How could it have gotten there?
Section may have broken off of the discharge hose on the tankers hauling leachate from the landfill.
b:iYsss r NoDNA LINE
Are manholes in the area Oscura and Intact?
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Observed daily
When maths area last chedcndldeaned? Have Clearing end Inspections ever been increased atthla location due to previous problems with debris? Union No $NADNE
Explain:
ROB manhole Is Inside the WWTP and is observed several times per drift
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to praventfuture similar
occurrences?
Comments
This is the first spill at this location.
Other (Pictures and a ponce report should be available upon request)
Dews:
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Were adequate oquOrrrentand reaatmceaavallabletofix the problem? 01%13 NoONA :INE
If Yes, explain:
lithe problem could not be Immediately repaired, vohatactions were Wren to lesson the impact of the
88.471
Comments`
For DWQ Use Only:
DWQ Requested an Additional Written Report
tfYes, What Additional Information is Heeded:
Comments:
OYSaC.r No DMAONE
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Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. Kevin B. Greer, Public Services Manager
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject:
Dear Mr. Greer:
October 11, 2005
7003 2260 0001 3492 7013
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William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2005-LV-0486
City of Hickory — Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County
A review of the June 2005 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 MBAS
1610 µg1L 1467 µg/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,
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D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
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Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]/ Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Kevin B. Greer, Public Services Manager
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject:
Dear Mr. Greer:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
September 12, 2005
7003 2260 0001 3492 6764
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2005-LV-0430
City of Hickory — Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County
A review of the May 2005 self -monitoring report 'for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe Parameter
001 Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Reported Value Limit
29 mg/L 28.5 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
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Intemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Michael F. Easley, Gov
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 14, 2005
Mr. Kevin Greer, Public Services Manager
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Hickory - Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Greer:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 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.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
(Sincerely, n n
\C) D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
cc: Catawba County Health Department
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (Le., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection
1 u 2 u 31 NCOo40797 1 11 121 0S/02/08 1 17
Type Inspector Fac Type
18 LJ 19 Ls] 20 LI
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 166
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 L i 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
671 1.5 169 70IJ 71 Lid 72ILI
Reserved---
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731 1 , 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also Include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Henry Fork WWTP
4014 River Rd
Hickory NC 28602
Entry Time/Date
10:17 AM 05/02/08
Permit Effective Date
03/03/01
ExitTime/Date
01:15 PM 05/02/08
Permit Expiration Date
05/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)frittes(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Jeremy Edward Rees//704-547-0680 /
Robert P Shaver/ORC/828-294-0861/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Gene Haynes,35 Is Pointe Ct Taylorsville NC 28681/Director of Pubc ActaCted
Works/704-323-7427/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 11 Flow Measurement 111 Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal ii Facility Site Review IS 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
Wesley N Sell /, 4_ MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext•.231/ `/ 41 /05
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Sridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yrlmolday
31 NC0040797 I11 121 05/02/08
117
Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM cont'd:
The review of the January 04 self -monitoring data revealed an effluent chloride transcription error on
1/15/04. In addiion, the chronic toxicity result was not reported on the November 04 DMR. Amended DMRs
will be resubmitted,
The facility staff should ensure all analyses/units are appropriately converted to the Permit -listed
units (flouride and MBAS). A "<4" was reported on several occasions for upstream and downstream temperatures.
This discrepancy was appropriately corrected by the facility staff. Overall, the facility incorporates a
commendable record keeping system.

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Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
Is basin size/volume adequate?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?

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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
is the drive unit operational?
is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
Comment: The facility is currently utilizing one primary clarifier.
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s scum removal adequate?
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he drive unit operational?
he sludge blanket level acceptable?
he return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin' s surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Are settleometer results acceptable?
Comment: The facility is currently utilizing one aeration train.
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Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
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s ventilation equipment operational?
s ventilation equipment properly located?
s SCBA equipment available on site?
s SCBA equipment operational?
s staff trained is operating SCBA equipment?
s staff trained in emergency procedures?
s an evacuation plan in place?
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?

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Number of tubes in use?
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? 0 0 • 0
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) 0 0 1 0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 1 0 0 0
Is there adequate detention time 0 0 0 •
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? MOOD
Comment: The facility is currently utilizing one chlorine contact chamber train.
Da -chlorination. YPs No NA we
Type of system? ' S
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 1 0 0
1s storage appropriate for cylinders? • 0 0
1s de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? MOOD
Is ventilation operational? • 0 0 0
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 E 0
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 0 • 0
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NF
Is automatically activated standby power available? • ODD
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? 0 0 • 0
Is generator tested under load at least quarterly? •0 0 0
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? 0 00 •
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? • 0 0
Does generator have adequate fuel? ■ ❑ 0 0
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? • 0 0 0
Comment:
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Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • DOD
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 1 0 0 0
Is the facility using a contract lab? •0 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? MOOD
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? • 0 0 0
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+!- 0.2 degrees? ❑ 0 0
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Incubator (BOO) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +I- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ❑ 1
Comment: The on -site laboratory performs analyses under certification #203. Facility staff should ensure all calibration
times are documented. Laboratory documentation appeared to be well maintained.
flow Measurement - Fffluent Yes No NA NF
Is flow meter used for reporting? • ❑ 0 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? • 0 ❑ 0
Is flow meter operating properly? • 000
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? C10110
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated twice per year. Diversified Integration, Inc. last calibrated the flow meter on
1/11/05.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Yes No NA NF
Yes No NA NF
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 1 0 ❑ 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 11000
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: • ❑ 0 0
Dates, times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration •
Dates of analysis 1
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs �
Plant records are adequate, available and include 1 ❑ 0 0
O&M Manual •
As built Engineering drawings 1
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs •
Are DMRs complete: do they Include all permit parameters? 1 ❑ 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? 000.
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24R with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? •0 0 ❑
1s the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 ❑ 0
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? 1 ❑ ❑ 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids. DO, Sludge • ❑ ❑ ❑
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 ❑ •
Comment: DMRs were reviewed from December 03 through November 04. Daily maximum and weekly average effluent
Nickel violations were reported in December 03. Daily maximum effluent MBAS violations were reported in May 04
and October 04. See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Influent Sampling YRS No NA NF
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Is the tubing clean? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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? 11000
Comment: The sampler was collecting 40 mis. per aliquot.
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Is composite sampling flow proportional? .000
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? 0 0 0
Comment: The ORC/staff must ensure the preset number of gallons between the collection of composite samples
(Influent and Effluent) does not exceed 1/24 of the total expected flow. The sampler was collecting 80 mis. per aliquot.
I tportream / Ilnwnstream Sampling Yes No NA NF
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency. sampling type, and sampling location)? 11000

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Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials?
Are the receiving waters free of solids 1 debris?
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace?
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent appeared slightly brown with no floatable solids or foam.
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Michael F. sley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Dcparnnent ofEnvironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P. E. Director
Division orWater Quality
Col ern H. Sullins. Deputy Director
Division ofV1'atcr Quality
Mr. Gene Haynes, Director of Public
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Mr. Haynes:
February 4, 2004
Works
Subject: Compliance.Evaluation Inspection
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, NC
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 3, 2004 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.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley br me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Lt, 9 tio-3 n;u�
V• D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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N. C. Divisor of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-I699 Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington , DC 20460
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NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office
Form Approved
OMB No. 2040-0003
Approval Expires
7/31/85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0040797 04/02/03 C S 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved
2 4 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
4014 River Road, south of Hickory
Catawba County, North Carolina
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Entry Time:
1:00 p m
Exit Time:
2:20 p m
Date:
1 04/02/03
Permit Effective Date:
June 1, 2002
Permit Expiration Date:
July 31, 2005
Name(s) of On -Site Representatives-------Title(s)--------Phone No(s):
Mr. Robert Shaver / ORC / 828-294-0861
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Mr. Gene Haynes
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Title:
Director of Public Works
Phone No.
828-323-7427
Contacted?
Yes
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
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Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
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FIow Measurement
Self -Monitoring Program
Compliance Schedules
Laboratory
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Operations & Maintenance ❑
Sludge Handling/Disposal ❑
Pretreatment Program ❑
Stormwater •
Sewer Overflow'
Pollution Prevention
Multimedia
Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Signature(s) of Inspectors •
John Lesley �-7-,,
Agency/Office/Telephone:
DENR-DWQ/MRO/[phone] FAX: [phone]
Date:
February 4, 2003
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Signature of Reviewer:
Agency/Office
Date:
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date:
Noncompliance
Compliance
EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete

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Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Page 2
Permit:
The permit adequately describes the facility.
Facility Site Review/Operations and Maintenance:
Operation and maintenance of the facility are commendable. The WWTP is staffed seven
days per week, 24 hours per day. Staff includes the ORC (Grade IV Certification) and a properly
certified backup operator. All shift operators are properly certified.
Standby power is available from 2 diesel generators, one rated at 1000 kW and the other
at 750 kW. The Air Quality Section permits the generators and air scrubbers (for odor control).
The facility is utilizing one of the treatment trains because of low flow to the WWTP.
All treatment units appeared to be in good operating condition. A process control program
consisting of MLSS, settleable solids, sludge blanket depth, and pH measurements are used in
the daily operation of the facility.
Records/Reports:
Records and reports consists of process checklists, preventative maintenance log, ORC
log, daily operations report, process control data sheets, monthly monitoring reports, laboratory
analysis reports, flow charts, laboratory QAJQC documentation, and calibration logs. All records
were complete and up-to-date.
Laboratory:
The on -site laboratory (Certificate No. 203) conducts pH, BOD, TSS, NH3 as N, total
residual chlorine, conductivity, fecal coliform, and settleable solids testing. Pace Analytical
performs metals analyses, arsenic, selenium, molybdenum, mercury, total phosphorus, cyanide,
nitrate, nitrite, and chronic toxicity testing.
Self -Monitoring Program:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period December 2002 through November
2003. The facility reported a weekly average cadmium limit violation in January 2003. Weekly
and monthly average BOD and TSS limit violations and a monthly average limit violation for
ammonia as nitrogen were reported in April 2003. Civil penalties were assessed for the April
2003 violations (Case No. LV 2003-0522, case closed August 20, 2003).
Effluent and influent samples are collected proportional to flow and are maintained at
<4°C during collection and storage.

Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Page 3
Flow Measurement:
FIow is measured at the effluent by means of a Milltronics ultrasonic flow meter.
Diversified Integration, Inc. of Galax, Virginia calibrates the flow meter twice annually. The
flow meter was calibrated on January 21, 2004.
Sludge Disposal:
Sludge is transported by Bionomics to the Catawba County Sludge Composting Facility
for additional treatment and disposal as a Class A sludge in accordance with Permit No.
WQ0004563.
Effluent/Receiving Water:
The effluent discharge was tinted brown and slightly turbid. The receiving stream did not
appear to be impacted by the discharge.
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Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 286030398
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Berry:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Wlltlam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 9, 2005
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Henry Fork WWTP
Permit Number: NC0040797
Case Number: LV-2005-0246
Catawba County
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 190021 in the amount of $3,585.04 received
from you dated August 4, 2005. 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-2005-0246
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 {919 73;3-7015
Customer Service 1 800 623-7748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
-Michael F. Easley, Governor
July 22,.2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mick W. Beay, City Manager
City ofHickory
76 North Center Street
:P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28601
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Bevy,
7003 2260 0001 3552 3672
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
AIan:W.LKlimek, P.E., Director
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
City. of Hickory — Henry Fork WWTP
Case No. I,V 2005-02.46
Catawba• County
Tiiis letter transmits allotice of Violation :andessessment,of civil penahyinthe.amount of
$3585.04($3500.00.civdpenahy+385.04.enforcement costs) againstthe :Cityof ickory_
This assessment is based upon the following .facts:. A review has been conducted• ofthe
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submittedby.the.City.ofBickoryfor-the month ofApnl
2005. This review:has:shown the subject facility -to be in•violaiion of the discharge limitations
found in NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 The violations`are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon -the -above facts, conclude as a matter -ofiaw,that the :City.ofHickory
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 -and North
Carolina=General.Statute,(G.S.)143-215.1(a)(6) in the mamier and extent shown inAttaehment
A...A civil penalty may .be.assessed '.in accordance with the maximums established by<G:S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon theabovefindings offa.ct and conclusions :of law, .and in.accordance with
authority provided by: the Secretaryof the 'Department of Environment. and Natural Resources and
the Director ofthe Division of Water Quality, 'I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the City, of Hickory:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / Far 704-663-6040 / Internet: h2a.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
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$ 1500.00 For I of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 0 For 0 .ofthe one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1.(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
disch rging waste into the waters ofthe State in
violation of the .permit weekly average . efuuent limit
for -Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
:1500:00
For 1 ofthe ,one ,(1) violation of G.S.143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, .by
discharging waste into the waters 1ofthe'State in
violation ofthe permit monthly average effluentlimit
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for Ammonia Nitrogen.
$ 500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters oftheState in
violation ofthe permit weekly average effluent limit
for Ammonia Nitrogen.
$ 3500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 3585.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to , G.S.143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount . of the penaityl 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 propertyresulting 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 ofrectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were rcommitted willfully or intentionally
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or falling 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 ofthepenalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of
Point Source Branch
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 ofthe 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•detrimentof 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
insupport of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver
'ofRight to an Administrative Hearing and"Stipulation.ofFacts" form within thirty
(30) days ofreceipt ofthis 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 Branch
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:
Ifyou -wish to .contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition foran administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file .the petition with
the 'Office .ofAdministrative 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
maybe faxed -- provided -the original and :one copyof 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
67I4 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]

A copy ofthe petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, 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 ofthis letter) on the
petition.
Failure to .exercise one ofthe 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 hrthis matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for,collection ofthe penaltyythrough a,civil action.
Please be.advisedthat additional penalties maybe assessed for violations that occur:after the
review period ofthis assessment. f.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 Orderby Consent, please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff ofthe Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
D. Rex G1eson, P.E.
`Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: 'Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Limit Violations, April 2005
Attachment A
City of Hickory
Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Case Number LV-2005-0246
Monthly Average Liniit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 23.81 * 19.0 mg/L
Ammonia Nitrogen 4.42 * 2.5 mg/L
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 31.2 28.5 mg/L
Ammonia Nitrogen 11.35* 7.5 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
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
City of Hickory
PERMIT NO. NC0040797
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2005-0246
Having been assessed Civil penalties totn]ing S3585.04 for violation(s) asset forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated Jul' 22, 2005, 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 factsare 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 , 2005
BY
.ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No. (if applicable):
County:
Amount Assessed:
LV 2005-0246
City of Hickory
NC0040797 (Henry Fork WWTP)
Catawba
$3585.04
Please use this .form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" .Waiver of Right to an. Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts " form to request
remission of. this. chill 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 forremissionis 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 ofthe 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 ofthe ,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 civilpenalty 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 (Le., explain how payment .of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performingthe activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0040797
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meei permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, et
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
* Did not -meet all Q.C. requirements for B0115 ., does not s i gni-Fi cant1 W • impact validity t
1.. Did not :meet seed Q.C. requirements
.2_ .Di d not meet di 1 uti on -water requirements
u t o not meet U2 depl et1 nn requii rements
4. Did not meet glucose/gl.utamic acid requirements
"1 certify,.underpenalty of law, that this document and all attachments -were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordan
with a system designedlo.assure-that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the.information submitted. Based on my Mgt.
of the person orpersons 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 fo:
submitting false information, including the possibility of lines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Kevin B. Greer
P_ 0_ Box 398, 3iickory,
Permittee Address
Permittee (Please print or type)
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.Signature of:Permittee**
(Required)
28603 [phone]
Phone Number
Date
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00076 Turbidity
00080 .Color (Pt -Co)
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00095 Conductivity 00630
00300 DissolvedtOxygen
00310 13ODs
100340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
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00545 Settleable Matter
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00720
00745
00927
00929
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PARAMETER CODES
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Total Nitrogen
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total-Kjeldhal 01027
Nitrogen
:Nitrates/Nitrites
00951
01002
01032
'01034
TotalPhosphorous
"Cyanide
'Total Sulfide
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium
Total Chloride
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Chromium
'01037 Total Cobalt
01042 Copper
01045 Iron
01051 Lead
01062 Molybdenum
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147
31616
32730
34235
34481
38260
39516
50050
Total Selenium
Fecal:Coliform
Total:Phenolics
Benzene
Toluene
•MBAS
PCBs
Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880
71900
-81551
_Formaldei
:Mercury
.Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information paces.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
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* ORC muse visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
" If signed by other than the permitiee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file willi [fie seta a per •15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b.,
(2) (D).

May 25, 2005
City of Hickory
Henry Fork Plant
Permit # NC0040797
RE: Weekly/Monthly permit Violations in BOD5 and
Ammonia .during the week.of 4/4/05
The Henry Fork Plant experienced higher .than 'usual levels of Ammonia and BOD5
during the week of 4/4/05-4/8/05. During this same time period, the flow to the plant
decreased clue to the loss of approximately 500,000 gpd from an industrial user.
Detention times were negatively impacted.
Corrective actions taken were -to shut down one secondary clarifier to help decrease
detention time. Dissolved oxygen levels were also increased. Caustic-was.added toTaise
the pH Levels in the Aeration basin to promote nitrifying bacterial growth.
Respectfully -submitted,
Robert P. 'Shaver, Utilities Plant Supervisor
City of Hickory
Benry Fork Plant
Permit # NC0040797
GREATER.
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Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfail 001. Such discharges shall be limited
by the Perrnittee as specified below:
:EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
'NH2 as'N
ril'1—•October.31
Fecal Co1itorn
Fecal Coliform
Temperature
Tem ' erature
Total Nitro s en
TotalPhos'horus
Conduc .
Condu
Tatal Cadmium
Fluoride
Total 'Nickel
Total Selenium
Total Co
TotalZinc
'Chloride
Total snide 7
Total Silver
Color 8.
Color (April 1- October 31) 8
Notes:
Monthly .
Avera • e
9:0 MGD
19.0 mg/1.
30.D mg/L •
-6.2mgRL
200/100 ml
28.5 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
400/100 ml
MONITORING REQUIREIV
Measurement
Fre•uen
Continuous
:Daily
See Note 1
Daily
See Nate 1
"Month!
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Weekly
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samples shall be grab 'samples collected three timesper week during= ate NCSR August,
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September and once per week duringthe remaining June. July, .August
months of the year.
2 The -monthly average BOD5 and Totl Suspended due concentrations shall not exceer
the respective influent -value (85% removal).

Where Business and Pleasure Grow together
Public Utilities
August 14, 2006
Mr. Kerr Stevens
NC Division of Water Quality
System Performance,Annual Report
1617 Mail Service ,Center
Raleigh, NC 28699-1617
SUBJECT: System Performance Annual Wastewater,Report
Dear Mr. Stevens:
City of Hickory
Post Office Box398
FHc kory, NC 28603-0388
Phone: (228),323-7427
Fax [phone]
emaH: [e-mail]
I certify under penalty of Iaw that this annual report has been prepared under my direction and
supervision. Based upon inquiry of the qualified personnel who mange the facilities mentioned
and who assisted in gathering the available information, the information is to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties
for false certification, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
Please find attached three (3) copies of the City of Hickory's System Performance Annual
Wastewater Report for the period of July 1, 2005 -- June 30, 2006. This.report was placed on the
City of Hickory's website, which is www.hickoryaov.com on August 14, 2006. The City of
Hickory released the information to the local paper, The Hickory Daily Record.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Kevin B. Greer, P.E.
Assistant Public Services Director
Attachments
GREATER
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of l ick0ry Wastewatei Fte. is now avaiia,1 for cibiens tb:
The: yearly repor€ gives; customers an gpportunity to review detailed Intonpatiori
on"':the performance of the C ty s`,collectiori `s�rstam snd treatment factlrties * fR
1999 the estate required that owners and operators of kwastewater treatmeni
plants prov�de.an annual report to:lts usiomers and this is the sixth annual ro
port that h2s been released to the public by the CityoPtiickory
}
IVorlh Earolina;t{ouse'BilF 1�60,also known as ttre Clean Water Act bf 199 w S
rahtied by lfie,North Carciina $enerat Assembly on,July 20 1999 :and signed into.
law: by the. Governor on iy 2l'1.999 This°;legisfairon placed significantyeporhrrg
requiremntseon entities dial ewn and operate eof action s stems and wastewater
traatmenh.facliiiies = Qwnei and opperators, of systems ;that tread ri unicrpai ar d'a;
me fic wastewater are tequirecf tv: rovide an annual' report to customers anti us=
ers,;'and to the; Department of Enviroonrental:.'iriOi.Natutal,Resources tTh annual
• reports must be submitted within 60 days of;the end of thpp
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ygov conrr .There are computers eyailalile forpubkc use`at Hickory~s two3librarfgs
and liyou weui8 like to have a punted copr cf"ihis report please calr kerth,Fjtiyae'-
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Legals
Wastewater Report
Available For
Citizens To Review
HICKORY - The 2005-2006 City of Hickory Wastewater Report is now available for
citizens to review.
The yearly report gives customers an opportunity to review detailed information on the
performance of the City's collection system and treatment facilities. In 1999, the state
required that owners and operators of wastewater treatment plants provide an annual
report to its customers and this is the sixth annual report that has been released to the
public by the City of Hickory.
North Carolina House Bill 1160, also known as the Clean Water Act of 1999, was ratified
by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 20, 1999, and signed into law by the
Governor on July 21, 1999. This legislation placed significant reporting requirements on
entities that own and operate collection systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
Owners and operators of systems that treat municipal or domestic wastewater are
required to provide an annual report to customers and users, and to the Department of
Environmental and Natural Resources. The annual reports must be submitted within 60
days of the end of the applicable 12 month review period.
The System Performance Annual Wastewater Report for July 1, 2005 through June 30,
2006 is available on the City of Hickory's website, which is www.hickorvgov.com.
There are computers available for public use at Hickory's two libraries, and if you would
like to have a printed copy of this report, please call Keith Rhyne at the Northeast
Wastewater Treatment Plant at 323-7540 or Robert Shaver at the Henry Fork Wastewater
Treatment Plant at 294-0861.
PUBLISH:

City of Hickory
Annual Wastewater Quality Report
July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Mission Statement: To promote and protect the environment, health and natural resources of our customers through responsible stewardship in the treatment of wastewater returned to our
streams and lakes.
The City of Hickory's Public Utilities Division is pleased to present you, our customers, with this year's Annual System Performance Report. This report is required by House Bill 1160,
the Clean Water Act of 1999. The purpose of this report is to display the past year's wastewater treatment performance. The following data includes average concentrations discharged into
streams and any events of permit noncompliance.
The City of Hickory owns and operates three (3) wastewater treatment facilities and 494 miles of collection system lines. The Northeast Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Henry
Fork Wastewater Treatment Facility are staffed 24 hours a day with state certified operators and the Hickory Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Town of Catawba is staffed 8 hours a day with
a state certified operator. These facilities and the collection system were designed and constructed to properly transport wastewater and then treat the water to meet stringent discharge
requirements. The effluent discharge from all plants is disinfected prior to enteringthe receiving streams. As this report indicates we are committed to protecting our most valuable resources,
water and people.

NORTHEAST WATERWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
City of Hickory
Northeast Wastewater Treatrnent
310 Cloninger Mill Road
Hickory, NC 28601
NPDES Permit Number: NC0020401
Operator in Responsible Charge: Keith Rhyne
Telephone Number: [phone]
The facility is a 6.0 MGD wastewater treatment system which accepts and treats wastewater from locations in Northern Hickory and portions of Southern Alexander County.
The plant was upgraded and expanded in 1987 to a conventional activated sludge facility, which utilizes microorganisms to treat the wastewater. The effluent is chlorinated to remove pathogenic
bacteria that might be present and then dechlorinated to remove the residual chlorine left before it is discharged into the receiving stream. The residuals are hauled to the Regional Compost
Facility for further treatment.
Permit
Parameters
Limits
Actual Monthly Average
July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
05
Aug-
05
Sep-
05
Oct-
05
Nov
05
Dec-
05
Jan-
06
Feb-
06
Mar-
06
Apr-
06
May-
06
Jun-
06
Flow
(MGD)
6
-
-
3.8
3.6
3.5
4.0
3.4
3.9
3.7
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.3
3.3
BOD
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
-
4.6
4.8
5.6
7.6
9.1
10.4
8.3
8.5
13
13.3
12
8.2
_ 11
10.3
6.2
6.0
4.8
3.7
3.8
2.4
_ TSS (solids)
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
-
3.4.
6.3
7.1
12.3
DO
-
-
Over
5
7.7
7.5 -
7.1
7.4
7.6
7.8
7.8 '
7.9
7.8
7.7
7.8
7.8
Fecal
Coliform
200 nil
J
400 ml
-
6.0
1.6
5.9
4.2
4.0
4.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
5.0
-
1
1
pH
-
-
6 to
9
6.7
6.5
6.0
6.3
6.3
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.3
6.7
6.5
6.7
Toluene
-
82 ug/1
-
0.0
0.0
_ 0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.0
1.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
Phenols
-
25.2
ug/1
0.0
0.0
0.0
' 0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
_
' 0.0
0.0
Total
Arsenic
252
ug/1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
-
0.0
Total
Chromium
373
ug/1
1022
ug/1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.0
Total
Cyanide
22
ug/i
-
.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
Total
Nickel
,
186.
ug/1
261
ug/1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.0
Toxicity
Quarterly Pass .or
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass

Noncompliance Violations
Date
Violation
Actual
Reason
Environmental Impact
Reportable Collect
Date
Location.
Spill
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
7-7-05
10th Ave NW The Pines 11
5250
Very Heavy Rain
-
3-23-06
29th Ave NE —
Sterling House
500
Contractor bored a
line from Sterling
House Assisted
Living Centers tap
7-7-05
NE WWTP Inf PS
54000
Very Heavy Rain '
3-30-06
8" service line
off of 13th St
NE
100
Partial line blockage
& line was exposed at
the creek
7-28-05
ManhoIe in The Pines 11
4500
Heavy Rain
4-5-06
_
4th St Dr NE at
10t' Ave Dr
NE
500
Partial blockage from
apartments 6" tap
9-12-05 ,
Snow Creek Rd FM from
Snow Creek PS
5000
Force Main from PS broke
11-1-05
Shuford Pump Station#1
4000
Power outage due to car
wreck
12-20-05
Fox Circle 1 1th Ave Cir NW
& 11t Ave P1 NW
5300
Roots
1-6-06
Moore's Ferry #1 PS
3000
Pump Station Equipment
Failure
'
3-8-06
Hidden Oaks Subd outfall
2thi MH before 8th St Dr NE
400
Roots

HENRY FORK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
City of Hickory
Henry Fork Water Pollution Control Facility
4014 River Road -
Hickory, NC 28602
NPDES Permit Number: NC0040797
Operator in Responsible Charge: Robert Shaver
Telephone Number: [phone]
The permitted facility is a 9.0 MGD wastewater treatment system consisting of the following: a mechanical bar screen, influent pump station, grit removal, flow equalization, primary clarifiers,
aeration basins, final clarifiers, disinfection, chlorine contact chambers, dechlorination, insfru rented flow measurement, sludge holding basins, alum and polymer feed systems, odor control
system, standby power, and an effluent diffuser.
The facility is a biological nutrient removal (BNR) system with oxic/anoxic stages of treatment. Chlorine gas disinfection and Sulfur Dioxide gas dechlorination are utilized. Cascade post
aeration is also used. The facility is constructed as two treatment trains that can be operated independently of one another. Residual Bio-Solids are transported to the Regional Composting
Facility for further treatment.
Permit
Parameters
•
Limits
Actual Monthly Average July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
05
Aug-
05
Sep-
05
Oct-
05
Nov-
05
Dec-
05
Jan-
06
Feb-
06
Mar-
06
Apr-
06
May-
06
Jun-
Bow (MGD)
9
-
-
1.4
1.3
1.4
2.2
1.9
2.4
2.2
1.9
2.3
2.7
. 2.6
_06
2.6
BOD Summer
19 mg/I
28.5 mg/I
-
7.8
6.1
4.5
7.7
-
-
-
-
-
13
14
9.0
_ BOD Winter
30 mg/1 .
45 mg/1
-
-
-
-
-
8.0
11
10
13
13
-
-
-
NH3 Summer
-
7.5 ug/1
2.5 mg/I
_
0.4
0.39
0.09
0.24
-
-
-
-
-
6.86
1.11
1.32
NH3 Winter
- -
18.6 ug/I
6.2 mg/I
-
-
-
-
0.29
3.1
4.03
5.45
2.61
-
-
-
TSS (solids)
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
-
14.0
7.3
6.0
13.8
11.9
15.1
13.5
11.6
12.1
16.1
19.7
17.5
DO
_ -
-
Over 5
7.7
7.5
8.1
8.4
8.6
9.7
9.6
9.5
9.0
9.3
8.5
83
Fecal Coliform
200 ml
400 ml
-
2.3
3.6
3.2 '
10
4
2
2
1
4
2
4
.2
pH
-
-
6to9
6.9
6.8
6.8
6.9
6.9
6.9
7.0
7.1
6.9
6.7
6.8 ,
6.5
Toxicity
Quarterly Pass or Fail
PASS
PASS .
PASS
PASS
Cadmium
-
6 ug/1
15 ug/1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
FIuoride
-
-
5283 ug/I
978
818 .
912
968
1080.
700
918
998
-
-
-
-
Nickel
. -
258 ug/I
261 WI
1
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
Total Chlorine
-
-
28 ug/1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selenium
-
-
14.7 ug/1
0
0
0
0 -
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
,0
-
MBAS
-
-
1467 ug/1
357
290
308
362
363
309
360
634.8
- '
-
-
. -
Total Lead
-
-
34 ug/1
_
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.9
0.88
0.51
0.63
Total Cyanide
-
15 ug/1
22 ug/1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
12
11
12
Total
Chromium
-
-
147 ug/1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.2
2
0.7
0.4

Noncompliance Violations
Date
Violation
Actual
Reason
Environmental Impact
04/17-04/21
Weekly/Monthly average in
Ammonia nitrogen
17.1 Weekly
6.86 Monthly
Temperature and difficulty in
maintaining sufficient
dissolved oxygen
Minimal
4/28
Weekly average cyanide
21ug/I
Industrial discharge
Minimal
5/11
Weekly average cyanide
17ug/1
Industrial discharge
Minimal
6/12-6-16
Weekly average cyanide
2lug/1
Industrial discharge
Minimal
6/27
Daily cyanide
26ug/1
Industrial discharge
Minimal
6/26-6/30
Weekly average cyanide
18.5ug/I
Industrial Discharge
Minimal
Reportable Collection System Failures
Date
Location
Spill l
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
'Date
Location
Spill
Cause
10-19-05
Startown
Road/CVCC outfall
8775
Creek bank
washed out &
undermined
sewer line
2-15-06
North of
Adam St
® bridge
east of
Fredell Dr
35000
Failed creek
crossing
5-2-06 '
LR Blvd & 1e
Ave SE (behind
Golden Corral)
600
Grease
12-16-05
Southside Cemetery
PS
1200
Severe natural
conditions &
power outage
4-5-06
Flow
meter on
Hwy 70
(Town of
Hildebran)
900
1/5 to 1/10 pipe
flow 8" for 45
mins. Not •
complete
blockage

HICKORY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
(TOWN OF CATAWBA)
City of Hickory
Hickory Waste Water Treatment Facility
4End of 6t Avenue NW
North of Catawba
Catawba County
NPDES Permit Number: NC0025542
Operator in Responsible Charge: Watkins C. Bradberry
Telephone Number : [phone]
The facility is a 0.225 MGD wastewater treatment system that accepts and treats wastewater from locations in the Town of Catawba.
The facility is a conventional activated sludge facility, which utilizes microorganisms to treat the wastewater. The effluent is chlorinated to remove pathogenic bacteria that might be present
before it is discharged into the receiving stream. The residuals are hauled to the Regional Compost Facility for further treatment.
Permit
Parameters
Limits
Actual Monthly Average July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
05
Aug-
05
Sep-
05
Oct
05
Nov-
05
Dec-
05
Jan-
06.
Feb-
06
Mar-
06
Apr-
06
May-
06
Jun-
06
Flow (MGD)
0.225
-
-
0.030
0.022
0.017
0.027
0.021
0.038
0.034
0.024
0.022
0.030
0.028
0.24
BOD
30.0 mg/1
45 mg/l
-
1.8
0
0
0.6
13
2.5
2.3
2.5
5.0
4.1
23
1.2
TSS (solids)
30.0 mg/1
45 mg/I
-
8.1
4.1
8.6
3.2
8.5
11.0
6.1
6.6
10.8
12.6
3.9
5.7
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
400/100 mi
-
1.4
0
1.7
1.2
1.4
0
1
1
1
2.7
' 2
0
Date
Violation
Noncompliance Violations
Actual
Reason
Environmental Impact
Date
Location
Reportable Collection System Failures
Spill 1 Cause Date Location
Spill
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause

In the preceding tables you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions:
❖ mg/L — Milligrams per liter or parts per million
❖ ug/L — Micrograms per liter or parts per billion
9 DO — Dissolved Oxygen. DO is the molecular (atmospheric) oxygen dissolved in water or wastewater.
❖ BOD — The rate at which organisms use the oxygen in wastewater while stabilizing decomposable organic matter under aerobic conditions. In decomposition, organic matter serves as
food for the bacteria and energy results form its oxidation. BOD measurements are used as a measure of the organic strength of wastes in water.
❖ TSS — Total suspended residue in wastewater
❖ MGD — Million gallons per day
❖ NH3 as N — Ammonia
• Fecal Coliform — Indicator organisms used to measure the effectiveness of the disinfection process
❖ Summer Months — April I st to October 31 st
❖ Winter Months —November 1st to March 315t

Division of Water Quality
February 2
2005
FEB 25 5
RAIN
To: Rex Gleason
Water Quality Supervisor, MRO
Through: Matt Matthewsiv "4
Supervisor, Aquatic 1.
From:
Sandy Mort
Quality Assura
gy Unit
Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit # NC0040797/001
Catawba County
The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour composite samples of effluent discharged from Hickory -
Henry Fork WWTP has been completed. 1,lickory-Henry Fork WWTP has an effluent discharge
permitted at 9.0 million gallons per day (MGD) entering Henry Fork River (7Q 1 U of 27 US).
Whole effluent samples were collected on February 8 and 11, 2005 by John Lesley and facility
personnel for use in a chronic Ceriedaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these
samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First. Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample p1-i
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriockiphn_ia dubia pass/fail
34%, sample
Pass
1UU` 0
28.1 neonates
100%
30.1 neonates
7.19 SU
819 mierom.hos/cm
<0.0052 mg/L
7.43 SU
1900 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 nrg 1.
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water
qualityimpacts on receiving water, Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is
desired. We may be reached at [phone].
Basin: CTB35
ce:
Central. Files
q atic Toxicology it noire iiracntal Sciences Section

YI
Michael E. Easley, Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
December 14, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3551 7893
Mr. Gene Haynes, Director of Public Works
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject:
Dear Mr. Haynes:
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2004-LV-0601
City of Hickory — Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County
A review of the October 2004 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
- fps Parameter
001 MBAS
Reported Value Limit
6450 ltg/L 1467 lzg/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-I699.
Sincerely,
!' \ 1 LlL�. -Q ill .
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
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Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] ! Fax [phone] ! Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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City of Hickory
Annual Wastewater Quality Report
July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
Mission Statement: To promote and protect the environment, health and natural resources o, our customers through responsible stewardship in the treaty ent of wastewater returned to our
streams and lakes.
The City of Hickory's Public Utilities Division is pleased to present you, our customers, with this year's Annual System Performance Report. This report is required by House Bill 1160,
the Clean Water Act of 1999. The purpose of this report is to display the past year's wastewater treatment performance. The following data includes average concentrations discharged into
streams and any events of permit noncompliance.
The City of Hickory owns and operates three (3) wastewater treatment facilities and 460 miles of collection system lines. The Northeast Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Henry
Fork Wastewater Treatment Facility are staffed 24 hours a day with state certified operators and the Hickory Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Town of Catawba is staffed 8 hours a day with
a state certified operator. These facilities and the collection system were designed and constructed to properly transport wastewater and then treat the water to meet stringent discharge
requirements. The effluent discharge from all plants is disinfected and dechlorinated prior to entering the receiving streams. As this report indicates we are comrnitted to protecting our most
valuable resources, water and people.
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NORTHEAST WATERWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
City of Hickory
Northeast Wastewater Treatment
310 Cloninger Mill Road
Hickory, NC 28601
NPDES Permit Number: NC0020401
Operator in Responsible Charge: Keith Rhyne
Telephone Number: [phone]
The facility is a 6.0 MGD wastewater treatment system which accepts and treats wastewater from locations in Northern Hickory and portions of Southern Alexander County.
The plant was upgraded and expanded in 1987 to a conventional activated sludge facility, which utilizes microorganisms to treat the wastewater. The effluent is chlorinated to remove pathogenic
bacteria that might be present and then dechlorinated to remove the residual chlorine left before it is discharged into the receiving stream. The residuals are hauled to the Regional Compost
Facility for further treatment.
Permit
Parameters
Limits
Actual Monthly Average July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
03
Aug-
03
Sep-
03
Oct-
03
Nov-
03
Dec-
03
. Jan-
04
Feb-
04
Mar-
04
Apr-
04
May-
04
Jun-
04
Flow
(MGD)
6
-
-
3.8
4.4
3.7
3.5
3.6
3.8
3.4
3.9
3.6
3.6
3.3
3.6
BOD
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
-
5.8
9.1
5.7
5.9
7.0
12
13
27
6.7
11
6.1
4.6
TSS (solids)
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
-
19.8
26.0
14.0
14.1
13.0
10.3
13.5
28
9.9
12.7
8.1
4.0
DO
-
-
Over
5
8.5
8.2
8.5
8.6
8.2
7.3
7.8
7.5
7.8
77
7.5
7.4
Fecal
Coliform
200 ml
400 ml
-
6.6
3.4
6.7
5
2.1
6.1
70
63
1.6
3.4
1.1
0
pH
-
-
6 to
9
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.2
6.3
6.3
3.5
6.8
6.0
6.3
6.3
Toluene
-
82 ug/1
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.7
.38
0
Phenols
-
25 ug/1
9.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
Toxicity
Quarterly Pass or Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Noncompliance Violations
Date
Violation
Actual
Reason
Environmental Impact
July 2, 2003
Phenol
27.6 ug/1
Industrial Discharge
None
Aug. 4, 2003
Weekly TSS (solids)
48.4 mg/1
Heavy Rainfall
None
Jan. 5, 2004
Weekly Fecal Coliform
752 ml
Organic or Inorganic Chlorine Interference
None
Feb. 2, 2004
Weekly Fecal Coliform
459 ml
Heavy Rainfall
None
Feb. 16, 2004
Weekly TSS (solids)
70.1 mg/1
pH Shock Load (Industrial Discharge)
None
Feb. 16, 2004
Weekly BOD
59.6 mg/1
pH Shock Load (Industrial Discharge)
None
Feb. 17, 2004
PH
3.5
pH Shock Load (Industrial Discharge)
None

Reportable Collection System Failures
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
1/6/03
Lake Hickory Country Club
2000
Grading contractor broke
16" force main
10/7/03
Maybrook
Subdivision
outfall
2300
Grease & rags
3/24/03
10th St Blvd NW at 12th Ave
NW
1500
High creek level due to
heavy rain
11/10/03
Moores Ferry
#4 Pump
Station
100
Pump station
equipment failure
3/24/03
NE Wastewater Treatment
Plant
6000
Overload due to heavy rain
11/24/03
Moores Ferry
#4 Pump
Station
300
Pump station
equipment failure
3/24/03
Shuford #1 Lift Station
3000
Overload due to heavy rain
1/4/04
1e St P1 NW
outfall 1 st
manhole
4500
Roots
4/10/03
10th St P1 NW
900
Rain water
3/2/04
Maybrook
Subdivision
outfall
manhole at
flow meter
2500
Rags
4/11/03
Section House outfall line
600
Roots
3/4/04
Manhole 460 j
22ad Ave NE
2000
Grease
4/14/03
400 block of 22" Ave NE
800
Grease
3/16/04
100 blk 7th
Ave NW
Manhole at
creek
4650
Roots
4/22/03
Section House outfall line
500
Debris in sewer Iine
6/3/04
Sewer line in
Oakwood
Cemetary at
creek
10,000
Clay pipe collapsed
5/21/03
2100 blk of Snow Creek Rd
2000
Broken force main
7/29/03
Snow Creek lift station
12000
Electrical failure. Lightning
blew fuse on generator
8/31/03
Lakeland #1 lift station
250
Bubbler failure

HENRY FORK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
City of Hickory
Henry Fork Water Pollution Control Facility
4014 River Road
Hickory, NC 28602
NPDES Permit Number: NC0040797
Operator in Responsible Charge: Robert Shaver
Telephone Number: [phone]
The permitted facility is a 9.0 MGD wastewater treatment system consisting of the following: a mechanical bar screen, influent pump station, grit removal, flow equalization, primary clarifiers,
aeration basins, final clarifiers, disinfection, chlorine contact chambers, dechlorination, instrumented flow measurement, sludge holding basins, alum and polymer feed systems, odor control
system, standby power, and an effluent diffuser.
The facility is a biological nutrient removal (BNR) system with oxic/anoxic stages of treatment. Chlorine gas disinfection and Sulfur Dioxide gas dechlorination are utilized. Cascade post
aeration is also used. The facility is constructed as two treatment trains that can be operated independently of one another. Residual Bio-Solids are transported to the Regional Composting
Facility for further treatment.
Permit
Parameters
Limits
Actual Monthly Average July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
03
Aug-
03
Sep-
03
Oct-
03
Nov-
03
Dec-
03
Jan-
04
Feb-
04
Mar-
04
Apr-
04
May-
04
Jun-
04
Flow (MGD)
9
-
-
2.3
3.6
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.1
2.8
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.3
BOD Summer
19 mg/1
28.5 mgll
-
5.9
5.0
4.3
6.5
-
-
-
-
-
6.0
4.5
3.5
BOD Winter
30 mg/l
45 mg/l
-
-
-
-
-
4.2
7.2
10.0
13.0
5.8
-
-
-
NH3 Summer
-
7.5 ug/1
2.5 mg/1
0.06
0.21
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
0.51
0.04
0.58
NH3 Winter
-
18.6 ug/1
6.2 mg/l
-
-
-
-
0
0.32
0.34
1.87
0.69
-
-
-
TSS (solids)
30 mg/1
45 mg/l
-
13.7
11.8
7.1
10.7
5.7
13.2
12.4
15.6
7.0
8.9
7.0
5.7
DO
-
-
Over 5
8.7
8.7
9.0
9.2
9.4
11.7
11.0
8.9
9.7
9.4
8.8
8.0
Fecal Coliform
200 ml
400 ml
-
4.0
3.8
2.4
4.9
4.8
2.9
8.7
4.5
1.5
2.0
2.4
2.0
pH
-
-
6 to 9
7.0
6.9
7.1
7.0
7.1
6.9
6.9
7.1
7.0
6.9
6.9
7.0
Toxicity
Quarterly Pass or
Fail
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
Cadmium
-
6 ug/1
15 ug/I
<0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Fluoride
-
-
5283 ugll
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.3
1.3
0.40
0.11
0.10
1.3
1.4
0.98
0.8
Nickel
-
258 ug/1
261 nil
0
0
0
0
0
2750
12
0
0
0
0
0
Total Chlorine
-
-
28 ugll
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selenium
-
-
14.7 ug/1
0
0
0
0
0
0.0015
0
0
0
0
0
0.001
MBAS
-
-
1467 ug/1
0.23
0.20
0.26
0.29
0.18
0.12
0.22
0.19
0.13
0.07
0.615
0.336
Noncompliance Violations
Date
Violation
Actual
Reason
Environmental Impact
12-23-03
Nickel
11,000
Possible Labeling error by
contract laboratory
Nominal
5-7-04
MBAS
1,900
Soaps and Detergents
Nominal

Reportable Collection System Failures
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
3/24/03
Hwy 127 S
Brookford
1000
High creek Ievel
due to heavy
rain
9/23/03
Tate Blvd
behind Neill
Grading
3756
Grading
contractor hit
manhole & filled
with dirt
3/26/04
Manhole back side
of Honda Cars of
Hickory Hwy 70
9200
Grease
3/24/03
16th St NE lift station
600
Overload due to
heavy rain
10/20/03
17th St NE
near Civitan
Park
4000
Grease & rags
3/26/04
Manhole off US
70 @ sprinkler
shop north of Hwy
70
750
Debris in line
3/24/03
Clark Creek outfall
off 22nd St SE
500
Silt in sewer line
10/24/03
Regal
Manufacturing
off Tate Blvd
5300
Debris in line
5/13/04
Manhole off US
70 ® sprinkler
shop north of Hwy
70
3975
Manhole
deteriorating.
Bricks fell off
and stopped up
line.
4/10/03
1st St SE
1000
Storm water
1/8/04
Ellis Hosiery
outfall
manhole
4600
Socks
5/28/04
Manhole off
Catawba Valley
Blvd @ entrance
to Chucky Cheese
9200
Debris in line.

HICKORY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
(TOWN OF CATAWBA)
City of Hickory
Hickory Waste Water Treatment Facility
4End of 6th Avenue NW
North of Catawba
Catawba County
NPDES Permit Number: NC0025542
Operator in Responsible Charge: Watkins C. Bradberry
Telephone Number : [phone]
The facility is a 0.225 MGD wastewater treatment system that accepts and treats wastewater from locations in the Town of Catawba.
The facility is a conventional activated sludge facility, which utilizes microorganisms to treat the wastewater. The effluent is chlorinated to remove pathogenic bacteria that might be present
before it is discharged into the receiving stream. The residuals are hauled to the Regional Compost Facility for further treatment.
Permit
Parameters
Limits
Actual Monthly Average July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
03
Aug-
03
Sep-
03
Oct
03
Nov-
03
Dec-
03
Jan-
04
Feb-
04
Mar-
04
Apr-
04
May-
04
Jun-
04
Flow (MGD)
0.225
-
-
.055
.079
.045
.041
.047
.041
.039
.045
.043
.052
.048
.041
BOD
30.0 mg/1
45 mg/1
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.8
1.08
1.8
0.9
1.3
0
TSS (solids)
30.0 mg/1
45 mg/I
-
12.7
3.4
2.7
3.6
4.8
4.1
4.0
3.7
4.6
4.1
3.8
2.9
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
-
19.8
6.7
1.2
0
2.1
1.2
0
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.9
0
Date
Violation
Noncompliance Violations
Actual
Reason
Environmental Impact
Reportable Collection System Failures
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause
Date
Location
Spill
Cause

In the preceding tables you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions:
❖ mg/L — Milligrams per liter or parts per million
❖ ug/L — Micrograms per liter or parts per billion
❖ DO — Dissolved Oxygen. DO is the molecular (atmospheric) oxygen dissolved in water or wastewater.
❖ BOD — The rate at which organisms use the oxygen in wastewater while stabilizing decomposable organic matter under aerobic conditions. In decomposition, organic matter serves as
food for the bacteria and energy results form its oxidation. BOD measurements are used as a measure of the organic strength of wastes in water.
❖ TSS — Total suspended residue in wastewater
❖ MGD — Million gallons per day
❖ NH3 as N — Ammonia
❖ Fecal Coliform — Indicator organisms used to measure the effectiveness of the disinfection process
❖ Summer Months — April 1st to October 31st
❖ Winter Months — November 1st to March 31st

North Carolina Department
[Michael F. Easley, Governor
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11an W. I{limek P.Uirec r
�704�E. Division of Water �ualyryE
Coleen H. Sullins, DeputyDirector
Division of Water Quality
Mick Berry, City Manager
P.O. Box 398
Hickory NC 28603
Dear Mr.McGee;
November 8, 2004 NOV 0 9 2004
TEr
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000426
City of Hickory
On July 12, 2004 the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 1210
(S1210) - Phase II Stormwater Management. The Governor signed the bill on August 2,
2004. This bill addresses implementation of the federal NPDES Phase II stormwater
program in North Carolina.
In S1210, the General Assembly provided a framework that will allow state and
local government agencies to begin implementing the program. The bill establishes
minimum stormwater management requirements for municipal storm sewer systems and
also applies stormwater controls to some developing areas around these municipalities.
Phase II Draft permits for local governments were publicly noticed the week of
November 1, 2004 for those communities identified in the 1990 U.S. Census. Your
community's permit has been noticed and copies of the draft permit are available at:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/phase2_draft permits.htm
We look forward to receiving your comments on this draft permit and continuing
to work together for the benefit of your community and North Carolina. All comments
and request should reference draft permit number NCS000426. Please provide your
comments by Friday, December 10, 2004. If you have any questions about this draft
permit don't hesitate to contact me at [phone], ext. 545.
Sincerely,
• ie,C1/
Mike Randall
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Mooresville Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
NcoEF'
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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A Michael I' Fast
WiUiiimG, Rceis Sectetar,y
North Cimtrnu Dmn Environmeni and Natural kointirres
Alan NV, Klimek,. P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED PAM
RETURN RECEIPT'TESTED
Mr. Gene Haynes, Director of Public Works
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Dear Mr. Haynes:
August 10, 2004
7003 2260 0001 3550 25
Subject: Notice of 'Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2004-LV-0379
City of Hickory — Henry Fork WVirTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County
A review of the May 2004 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter
PiLm Prameter Reported Value Lirnft
001
MBAS
1900 pg/L 1467 pg/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.
NDifthCarcilina
:Naturally
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supe
Point Source Cornpliance/Enforcement Unit
Aroll
NR
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

State of 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
December 11, 2003
B. Gary McGee
City of Hickory
P O BOX 398
Hickory, NC 28603
NORTH CARD �ALPEPARr f ®FFlt'E
ENVIRONMENT AN
ATI]RALDRCE5
SUBJECT: Renewal Application Requirements for Permit NC0040797
Henry Fork WWTP
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 iri 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 all 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 [phone] 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 41/2 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 (tax) 919 733-0719
Visrr US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
[e-mail]

Renewal Notice for Permit NC000797
Catawba County
Page 2
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].
If any wastewater discharge will occur after 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 vou 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) 66:3-1609 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 bottorn of the previous page.
Sincerely,
(Lk /1711'
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, \X'ater Quahtv Section
NPDES File
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
1J A co-ver letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the
last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The completed application :Form copy attached), signed by the pertnittee or an Authorized Representative.
Submit one signed original and two copies.
L.1 if an ,Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the reneva1
package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to the Authorized
Representative (see Part of the existing NPDES permit),
Li A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids)
generated during wastewater treatment arc handled and disposed. If your :facility has no such plan (or the
permitted facility does not generate any solids),explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two
copies. This information can be included in the cover letter.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
North Carolina Depanment of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quallry
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
November 1
Mr. B. Gary McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
POBox398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Environmental Assessment; City of Hickory Sewer System Improvements
Dear Mr. McGee:
The NC Environmental Policy Act review for the subject project is complete. Comments were
received during the course of the State Clearinghouse review (see attached letter from the
Clearinghouse); however, due to the nature of the comments no further review action by the City
of Hickory is required.
Permit applications covering activities associated with this project may now proceed. The
applications should be consistent with the Finding of No Significant. Impact issued by the
Division of Water Quality on September 19, 2003 (attached).
If there is anything else I can assist you with, please give me a cal at 919.733.5083 ext. 555.
Attachments
cc: Kim Colson
John Dorney
Rex Gleason
Dan McPherson, IISMM
Sincerely,
Alex Marks, AICP
Environmental Specialist
INiC OEPT, OF ENViRoNmea
CE$
OFFICE
NOV 1 7 2003
N. C.Division of Water Quality
1517 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(t 9) 733-7015
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

North Carolina
Department of Administration
Michael F. Easley, Governor
November 3, 2003
Mr. Alex Marks
DENR, Div of Water Quality
1617 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27616-3175
Dear Mr. Marks:
Gwynn T. Swinson, Secretary
Re: SCH File # 04-E-4300-0078; Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact; City
of Hickory - Hickory Sewer Improvements proposed design will include construction of 8.7
miles of gravity and 3.4 miles of force main sewer lines and two pump stations.
The above referenced environmental impact information has been reviewed through the State
Clearinghouse under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act. Due to the nature of the
comments received, no further environmental review action on you part is required for compliance with
the Act. The attached comments should be taken into consideration in project development.
Best regards.
rely,
Ms. nrys Baggett
Environmental Policy Act Coordinator
Attachments
cc: Region E
Mailing Address: Telephone: (9l9)807-2425 Location Address:
1301 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1301 State Courier #51-01-00 Raleigh, North Carolina
e-mail Chrys.Baggetl ai cmail.net
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
MR PHIL LETSINGER
CLEARINGHOUSE COORD
CC&PS - DEM, NFIP
MSC # 4716
RALEIGH NC
REVIEW DISTRIBUTION
CC&PS - DEM, NFIP
DENR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DEPT OF CUL RESOURCES
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
WESTERN PIEDMONT COG
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STATE NUMBER: 04-E-4300-0078
DATE RECEIVED: 09/25/2003
AGENCY RESPONSE: 10/20/2003
REVIEW CLOSED: 10/25/2003
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PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: 'DENR, Div of Water Quality
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
ERD: Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact
DESC: City of Hickory - Hickory Sewer Improvements proposed design will include
construction of 8.7 miles of gravity and 3.4 miles of force main sewer lines and
two pump stations.
The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
H03
AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED:
NO COMMENT
OCOMMENT1
ATTACHED
SIGNED BY:
DATE:

Please note that Hickory adopted a Land Development Code on May 22, 2003 and that
the project must comply with Article 12: Flood Protection

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMENT FOR THE CITY OF HICKORY SEWER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
September 19, 2003
Project Applicant: City of Hickory
Project Number: DWQ # 13023
Responsible Agency: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section (Division)
Pursuant to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. § 113A-
1, et seq.), an environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared for the City of Hickory sewer
system improvement project. The project includes the construction of 8.7 miles of gravity and
3.4 miles of force main sewer lines and two pump stations; the former designed to accommodate
flows up to 5.0 million gallons per day (mgd) and the latter 7.50mgd. A complete description of
the various sewer segment lengths and sizes is provided within the EA, Section 1.0, Proposed
Project Description.
The project's service area is 7,672 acres and consists of portions of the Henry River and Clark
Creek Watersheds in the Catawba River Basin. The service area within the Henry River
watershed is bound by Hickory's municipal boundary on the north, U.S. Highway 321 on the
west, Sandy Ford Road on the south and Startown Road on the east. The Clark Creek service
area is bound by Startown Road to the east, Settlemyre Bridge Road to the south, the Newton
municipal boundaries to the west, and Highway 70 to the north. 7,288 acres of the service area
are located in unincorporated Catawba County to be incrementally annexed by the City of
Hickory. The remaining 384 acres of the service area are already within the Hickory municipal
limits. A map illustrating the service area is included in the EA. The project will collect and
transport wastewater flows generated in the service area to Hickory's Henry River Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Several alternatives to the proposed project were analyzed for the EA including a "do nothing"
scenario. The selected project was chosen because it was determined that its design would
eliminate the need to use septic tanks or private package treatment plants in the service area. The
project:proponents also contend that the project selected will increase the efficiency of Hickory's
Herff-Fork.treatment plant.
Construction of the proposed project will disturb approximately nine acres. Portions of the
project,tilt encroiehon 100-year flood plains with the project's service area. A North Carolina
401 Certification or nationwide permit #12 will govern the construction activities associated
with the project. All necessary steps to minimize impacts, as directed by U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and stipulated in the N.C. Division of Water Quality's 401 Certification will be
implemented during copstruction. An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan will be submitted

to the DENR for approval before construction commences. Perpendicular stream crossings will
be utilized in order to minimize the effects of the stream crossings and any disturbed stream
banks will be restored to original contours and revegetaed with native plants.
Secondary and cumulative impacts to the environment associated with new development could
result from this sewer improvement project. Various ordinances and regulations of the City of
Hickory will mitigate many of the adverse effects of new development. Hickory will require
that properties within the project's service area that are in unincorporated Catawba County be
annexed and consistent with all the city's regulations before being permitted to connect to the
project.
The City of Hickory has also committed to incorporate a new overlay district into its code of
ordinances, the Henry River Conservation Overlay, for the portion of the project's service area
within the Henry River watershed. The overlay regulations include various stream buffer
requirements. Additionally, Hickory has committed to adopting a low impact development
ordinance for this portion of the service area and will be utilizing Huntersville, North Carolina's
ordinance until Hickory drafts its own. Further measures, including Hickory's implementation of
the NPDES Phase II stormwater rules are described in detail within the EA. All new
development supported by the project will occur in accordance with local land use plans and
zoning and development regulations.
The Division of Water Quality has concluded that the proposed project will not result in
significant impacts to the environment. This decision is based upon information provided in the
EA and review by governmental agencies. This EA and Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) are prerequisites for the issuance of a NPDES Non -discharge Permit and 401 Water
Quality Certification by the Division of Water Quality. An Environmental Impact Statement will
not be prepared for this project. This FONSI completes the environmental review record, which
is available for inspection at the State Clearinghouse.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
September 19, 2003
!AC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT
Alp NATURAL RESOURCES
MORESV1LLE PAC.
NOV 17 2005
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Michael r, tasIey, taovemor
Wolliam G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE, Director
Division of Water Quality
B. Gary McGee
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
76 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28603
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Henry Fork WWTP
Catawba County
Permit No: NC0040797
LV-2003-0522
Dear Mr,
T. Or, ENVIRO
ATURAL
AUG
26
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No.. 166335 in the amount of $6,085.04 received
from you dated August 14, 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.
you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-,5ff83 Rxt.57.
Sincerely,
For Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2003-0522.
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623µ7748

Michael F. Easley
overnor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Dcparimeat of Environmcm and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P. E., Director
Division ofWater Quality
Coleen H. Sullins. Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 31, 2003
CERTLED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Gary McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
76 North Center Street
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. McGee:
7001 2510 0004 8286 6778
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Henry Fork WWTP
Case No. LV-2003-0522
Catawba County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$6085.04 ($6000.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against the City of Hickory.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the City of Hickory for the month of April
2003. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
found in NPDES Permit No. NC0040797. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Hickory
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 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, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
the City of Hickory:
Piton-_ 704-663-1699
Fax [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main St=t, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
ht7A
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

$ 1500.00
500.00
$ 1500.00
$ 1500.00
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Ammonia Nitrogen.
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Total Suspended Residue.
$ 1000.00 For 2 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Total Sus ended Residue.
$ 6000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 6085.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), 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. 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 ofthe 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
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 ofthe 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 bearing:
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 27699-1601
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.
/I-4-4-st\
D. Rex eason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File wf attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Limit Violations, April 2003
Attachment A
City of Hickory
Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Case Number LV-2003-0522
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 23 * 19.0 mg/L
Ammonia Nitrogen 4.0 * 2.5 mg/L
Total Suspended Residue 76.0 * 30.0 mg/L
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 73.26 * 28.5 mg/L
Total Suspended Residue 62.04 *, 265.16 * 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
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
City of Hickory
PERMIT NO. NC0040797
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2003-0522
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $6085.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 31., 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
TELEPHONE

EFFLUENT Cr'
'-PDESPERMIT NO- NC0040797 DISCHARGE NO_ 009\y0 TH pPROL 'y j
FACILITY NAME Henry Fork Plant (City of Hickory) CLASS IV COUNTY Catawba
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBILEQ HAR 3E (ORC) Robert Shaver GRADE IV PHONE (828 : 294-0861
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May 29, 2003
City of Hickory
Henry Fork Plant
Permit # NC0040797
RE: Weekly/Monthly violations on Solids and BODs for the month of April 2003
The solids and ammonia violation for the first week of April 2003 was a result of
necessary repairs and excess rain all happening at the same time. The flow had to be
diverted to the alternate process train on March 28th to allow for repairs on the diffuser
system. We experienced a total of 8.74 inches of rain in the 15 days prior to the first week
of April. That coupled with the fact we had to move the whole process from one side to
the other to perform necessary repairs resulted in an upset of the plant. During the week
the Chlorine Ievels were maintained to ensure pathogen reduction. The air was turned off
in the aeration basin in an attempt to lessen the severity of the situation. The resulting
weekly violations were enough to cause a violation for the month.
The solids and BODs violation for the second week of April was due to excessive rain, a
total of 6.04 inches during the week We experienced a great deal of infiltration and
inflow during the week. All tanks and basins were placed in operation; the air in the
aeration basin was shut down in an attempt to lessen the severity of the situation.
Chlorine levels were maintained during the week to ensure pathogen reductions were
maintained.
These violations were unfortunate but the environmental impact was minimized due to
the increase volume of water in the Henry Fork River, (many portions of the river was
out of its banks) and our ability to feed enough Chlorine to maintain low fecal count
during the violation periods.
Respectfully Submitted,
P6441 J
Robert P. Shaver, ORC
Henry Fork Plant

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Compliant
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions beine taken in respect to eqhipment, operation. maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
* Did not meet all Q.C. requirements for
1. Did not meet seed Q.C. requirements
2. Did not meet dilution water requirements
6. Dia not meet U2 dep1etion,nequirements
BODr , does not significantly, impact validity of da
4. Did not meet glucose/glutamic acid requirements
"1 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."
- `us / [7eit,Z
-Permittee (Please print or type)
Signature of Permittee**
(Required)
o f3o7. 37r• l4rwoiz,1 tr a. q03
Permittee Address
. kd.k 3a3-7'0.7
Phone Number
Jr-v)
Date
Permit Exp. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00556
00600
00610
00625
00095 Conductivity 00630
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5 00665
00340 COD 00720
00400 pH 00745
00530 Total Suspended 00927
Residue 00929
00545 Settleable Matter 00940
PARAMETER CODES
00951
01002
01032
01034
Total Phosphorous
Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt
Total Sulfide 01042 Copper
Total Magnesium 01045 Iron
Total Sodium 01051 Lead
Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Cadmium
Oil & Grease
Total Nitrogen
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Kjeldhal V 01027
Nitrogen
Nitrates/Nitrites
Hexavalent Chromium
Chromium
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as req d Zer :l NCAC 8G .0204.
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory autilority,zrtuut;,be F ' with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
(2) (D). tt�_.�_

j;ERMITNO. NC0040797
;ITYNAME Henry Fork P1ant (City of Hickory) CLASS IV COUNTY Catawba
:!RATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Robert Shaver GRADE IV PHONE [phone] - 0 8 61
:RIMED LABORATORIES (1) Hickory -Reef ona1 Laboratory(') PACE Analytical
. „HECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED D ISON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Staff
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
.1- ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DI%TSION OF WATER QUALITY
36I7 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGII. NC 27699-1617
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Permit NC0040797
A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL • .
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration. the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfalI 001. Such discharges shall be Iimited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample Locations
Flow
9.0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD5
(April 1 - October 31) 2
19.0 mg/L
28.5 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent and Effluent
BOD5
(November 1 - March 31) 2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mglL
Daily
Composite
Influent and Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 2
30.0 mglL
45.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent and Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31)
2.5 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent '
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31)
6.2 mg/L
18.6 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 3
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliiorm
200/100 ml
400/100 mi
•
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Colifarrn
See Note 1
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
pH4
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 5
28 µg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Temperature
See Note 1
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Conductivity
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity
,
_
See Note 1
Grab '
Upstream & Downstream
Chronic Toxicity 6
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Cadmium
6 pig/
15 µg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fluoride
5283 µg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Nickel
258 µg/L
261 µgfL
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Selenium
14.7 µglL
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
MBAS
1467 µglL
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Copper
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Zinc
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Chloride
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Cyanide 7
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Silver
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Color 8
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Color (April 1 - October 31) 8
Monthly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Notes:
1 Upstream = at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at NCSR 1143. Stream
samples shall be grab samples collected three times per week during June, July. August. and
September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
2 The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
the respective influent value (85% removal).

amel.ers
Phenol
Northeast Plant Peril! lit Conditions
Average July 1, 2002 to
y :OaAug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- J a- Feb-
02 1 2 02 1)2 )2 02 (3
(NGD�._ 3.2 3.
4i2 3.4 ?8 3 3s_
BOD 30�n 1 _ 43 71 47 a.8 9.8 15.{) �i2.0
FSS (solids) 30 n /1 45 n�c r[ _ 4
� ( _ ...__ '� 2 18..1 7 9 14.t 1iio7 14.8 )6.6
"_ 4 7 8 r ,8 7 " 8.1 8.6 9.1 9.4
1� seal i..oliforn� 200 int 400 mi C � ._. 1. 44 2.4 4
nil 6 to 9 6.0 ! ! .5 6.4 6.4�... 6 4
1.6 1 3 6
6.0
0 0 9
2 u
25 ug/1...
rly Pass or
tual Mont
Noncompliance Violations
ne 30, 2003
Apr- May-
0'
3.8 4.2 4.6 4.6 4.1
i.4.0 15.0 7.8 10.0 ) 3.0
C7.8 1.8.4 )2.8 23,0 20.3
.ti
9.7 9.4 !�.09.4..... 8.7
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Henry Fork Plant Permit Conditions
Permit
Parameters
Flow (MGD)
BOD Summer
BOD Winter
NH3 Summer
NH3 Winter
TSS (solids)
DO
Fecal Coliform
pH
Toxicity
Cadmium
Fluoride
Nickel
Total Chlorine
Selenium
MBAS
Date
4/11/03
Monthly
9
19 mg/I
30 mg/1
30 mg/I
200 ml
Limits
Weekly
28.5 mg/1
45 mg/I
7.5 ug/I
Daily
2.5 mg/I
18.6 ug/1 6.2 mg/I
45 mg/1
400 ml
Over 5
6 to 9
Quarterly Pass or Fail
6 ug/l 15 ug/I
258 ug/1
Violation
TSS, BOD Monthly
5283 ug/l
261 ug/I
28 ug/1
14.7 ug/1
1467 ug/1
Jul-
02
1.8
11.0
0.92
19.1
6.6
1.9
7.1
0
1400
Actual
0
0
0
240
76mg/1(TSS)
23mg/1(BOD)
Actual Monthly Averge July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003
Aug-
02
2.2
6.6
0
8.1
7.0
3.0
7.1
PASS
0.3
1300
0
0
0
230
Sep-
02
2.2
5.0
0
7.9
7.8
2.2
7.0
0
1600
0
0
0
240
Oct-
02
2.5
6.0
0
7.6
9.4
1.8
7.2
0
1300
0
0
1.5
310
Nov-
02
2.7
7.0
0.34
10.8
10.4
1.6
7.1
PASS
0
960
0
0
0
310
Dec-
02
2.5
5.2
1.75
6.9
11.5
3.4
7.1
0
920
0
0
1.2
220
Noncompliance Violations
Reason
Heavy rain, high flow, and
equipment failure
Jan-
03
2.3
8.9
0
10.9
12.4
7.4
7.0
2.4
1100
9.4
0
0
220
Feb-
03
2.7
6.9
0.34
9.4
11.6
2.2
7.2
PASS
0
1100
0
0
0
290
Mar-
03
3.0
14.0
2.59
24.0
9.7
3.5
7.2
0
I100
1.6
0
0
180
Environmental Impact
Apr-
03
3.2
23.0
4.0
76.0
9.7
2.5
7.2
0.9
910
0
0
0
170
May-
03
2.7
4.6
0
6.2
9.2
4.1
7.1
Jun-
03
2.5
4.1
12.7
8.7
3.3
7.0
PASS
0 0
830 110
0
0
0
240
0
0
1.3
320
Nominal due to flood conditions in the Henry
Fork River

July 02-July 03 Collection System Spills
Date Location
9/11/2002 Tate Blvd
10/16/2002 Cloninger Mill Rd
11/1/2002 25th St Dr NW
1/6/2003 Hickory Country Club
3/20/2003 Cloninger Mill Rd
3/20/2003 21st St Dr NW
3/21/2003 10th St Blvd NW
3/21/2003 Hwy 127S Brookford
3/24/2003 22nd St SE
4/10/2003 1st St SE
4/10/2003 10th St PI NW
4/11/2003 Section House Rd
4/14/2003 22nd Ave NE
4/22/2003 Section House Rd
5/24/2003 Snow Creek Rd
Spill Cause
500 gals Grease Blockage
5000 gals Excessive Rain
300 gals Equipment Failure
2000 gals Damage by contractor
6000 gals Excessive Rain
3000 gals Excessive Rain
1500 gals Excessive Rain
1000 gals Excessive Rain
500 gals Debris Blockage
1000 gals Excessive Rain
900 gals Excessive Rain
600 gals Roots Blockage
800 gals Grease Blockage
500 gals Vandalism
2000 gals Damage by contractor

In the preceding tables you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be
familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following
definitions:
•:+ MG/L — Milligrams per liter or parts per million
❖ UG/L — Micrograms per Iiter or parts per billion
❖ DO — Dissolved Oxygen. DO is the molecular (atmospheric) oxygen dissolved in
water or wastewater.
+ BOD — The rate at which organisms use the oxygen in wastewater while
stabilizing decomposable organic matter under aerobic conditions. In
decomposition, organic matter serves as food for the bacteria and energy results
form its oxidation. BOD measurements are used as a measure of the organic
strength of wastes in water.
❖ TSS — Total suspended residue in wastewater
, ❖ MGD — Million gallons per day
❖ MH3 as N — Ammonia
❖ Fecal Coliform — Indicator organisms used to measure the effectiveness of the
disinfection process
❖ Summer Months — April 15C to October 31st
+ Winter Months — November 1st to March 31 st
NC OePT. OF ENVIRONMENT
N f _kl tLRESOURCES
MOORs7irI5 i'
DEC q 0 2002

Henry Fork Plant Permit Conditions
Permit
Parameters
Limits
Actual Monthly Average July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
01
Aug-
01
Sep-
01
Oct-
01
Nov-
01
Dec-
01
Jan-
02
Feb-
02
Mar-
02
Apr-
02
May-
02
Jun-
02
Flow (MGD)
9
-
-
2.2
2.4
2.2
2.1
2.2
2.0
2.3
2.2
2.2
2.1
2.0
2.0
BOD Summer
19 mg/I
28.5 mg/I
-
3.8
4.9 _
4.3
3.9
-
-
-
-
-
8.7
7.3
5.4
BOD Winter
30 mg/I
45 mg/I
-
-
-
-
-
4.2
16.7
7.3
7.3
8.7
-
-
-
NH3 Summer
-
-
2.5 mgll
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
0.27
0.71
0.I2
NH3 Winter
-
-
6.2 mgll
-
-
-
-
0
1.4
0.92
0.82
0.55
-
-
-
TSS (solids)
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
-
7.4
7.3
5.4
5.4
7.3
56.1
13.5
14.8
17.6
13.3
9.9
7.7
DO
-
-
Over 5
6.5
6.0
6.7
7.3
8.0
8.0
8.6
8.3
8.1
7.9
7.6
7.6
Fecal Coliform
200 ml
400 ml
2.9
3.8
2.4
2.5
9.1
23
2.1
14.7
2.6
2.3
1.6
1.8
pH
-
-
6 to 9
7.3
7.3
7.0
7.2
7.3
7.1
7.2
7.1
7.2
7.2
7.1
7.1
Toxicity
Quarterly Pass or
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Cadmium
-
-
6 ug/l
0.49
0.11
0.28
0.36
0.47
0.31
0.53
0.43
0
0
0
0
Mercury
-
-
0.04 ug/1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.53
0
0
0
0
Chromium
-
-
147 ug/I
1.58
1.78
2.1
2.7
0.5
1.5
3.0
2.6
1.42
1.6
2.6
8.3
Total Chlorine
-
-
28 ug/I
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bis Phthalate
-
-
77 ug/i
-
-
14.0
-
15
-
-
25
-
-
6.4
-
Lead
-
-
73 ug/I
0.93
1.98
1.0
1.8
2.2
1.7
2.3
16.2
11.8
5.57
4.09
3.92
Cyanide
-
-
15 ug/I
4.4
6.3
4.4
4.9
4.1
5.0
5.0
7.5
7.0
72
2.2
3.9
Noncompliance Violations
Date
Violation
Actual
Reason
Environmental Impact
12-12-01
BOD's Weekly
50.2 mg/I
Equipment Breakdown
None
12-12-01
TSS Monthly
56.1 mg/1
Equipment Breakdown
None
2-1-02
Mercury
0.53 ug/1
Contract Lab Error
None
2-13-02
Mercury
0.53 ugll
Suspected contract lab error
None
4-30-02
Cyanide
72 ug/1
Suspected contract lab error
None

Northeast Plant Permit Conditions
Permit
Parameters
Limits
Actual Monthly Average July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Jul-
01
Aug-
01
Sep-
01
Oct-
01
Nov-
01
Dec-
01
Jan-
02
Feb-
02
Mar-
02
Apr-
02
May-
02
Jun-
02
Flow (MGD)
6
-
-
3.5
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.3
3.7
3.5
3.5
3.3
3.2
3.2
BUD
30 mg/1
45 mgll
-
3.9
5.2
3.9_
5.7
8.9
9.7
11
7.4
8.0
7.6
5.5
5.9
TSS (solids)
30 mgll
45 mg/l
-
8.8
9.4
7.3
12.6
15.5
18
19.7
10.7
11.0
12.0
8.9
10.9
DO
-
-
Over 5
7.2
6.6
6.9
7.8
8.3
8.3
8.6
9.0
9.4
8.0
7.3
7.3
Fecal Coliform
200 ml
400 ml
-
1.5
1.8
6.1
3.2
1.5
2.3
2.7
2.6
2.2
1.9
1.7
1.1
pH
-
-
6 to 9
6.1
6.3
6.0
6.0
6.3
6.1
6.1
6.5
6.4
6.1
6.7
6.0
Cadmium
-
-
15 ugll
0.05
0
0
0.02
0.18
0.09
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mercury
-
-
0.09 ugll
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Phenols
-
-
25 ugA
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
8.8
<20
Toxiciy
Quarterly Pass or Fail •
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Toluene
-
82 ug/l I -
0 I 0
0.43
0 0 0
2.3
0
1.1
0.8
0.58
0
Noncompliance Violations
Date
Violation
Actual
Reason
Environmental lmpact
5-29-02
Phenol Limit Exceeded
44 ug/1
Undetermined
None

APPENDIX 1
SEWAGE SPILL REPORT
PAGE 1
a b c die f 9 h
DATE
TIME
NOTIFIED
TIME
ARRIVE
TIME
ENDED
LOCATION/SOURCE
SURFACE WATER
IMPACTED
VOLUME
(GALLONS)
28-May-97
Behind Ellis Mills Plant A2 - 719 Old Lenoir Road
Horseford Creek
200
old sewer service
3-Jun-97
10:00
10:30
Pump Station at MDI
Lake Hickory
7 Storm Water Discharge
pump station over
14-Aug-97
06:00
07:00
Grace Chapel Road near MDI
Lake Hickory
200-300
found reset switch
3-Oct-97
07:30
08:00
14th Street. NW and 2nd Avenue, NW
Cripple Creek
100
3" force main bro
4-Nov-97
01:00
03:00
Catawba Valley Boulevard PS
Muddy Creek
0
pumps failed
26-Nov-97
02:00
02:30
Behind Catawba Valley Mall
Muddy Creek
1000
broken check vat
3-Dec-97
02:30
06:30
Synthetics Finishing - 569 Highway 321
Horseford Creek
500
blockage in line c�
5-Dec-97
01;30
03:30
Highway 70 near Gateway Motel
Geitner Branch
500
support holding lit
11-Dec-97
11:30
12:00 PM
Lake Hickory Country Club
Gedner Branch
40
roots in main line
8-Jan-98
03:00 PM
08:00 PM
12th Street Drive, SW off of Highway 70
Henry Fork River
500
vandalism
14-Jan-98
02:30 PM
04:00 PM
Behind Hickory Daily Record
Clark Creek
1 000
pump failure
10-Feb-98
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
13th Street. SW 1500 Block
Longview Branch
500
vandalism to line
13-Apr-98
04:00 PM
08:30 AM
Moose Club - 6th Street, NW
Lake Hickory
100
rupture in pipe
28-May-98
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Old Lenoir Road & 7th Avenue. NW
Horseford Creek
1000
stopped up manh
11-Jun-98
05:00 PM
06:30 PM
Northeast Plant - 310 Cloninger Mill Road
Falling Creek
10000
severe thundersti
7-Jul-98
05:05 PM
06:30 PM
D Avenue, SE
Lyle Creek
500
stoppage due to I
18-Jul-98
06:30 AM
07:00 AM
Valley Crossing PS off Catawba Valley Boulevard
Muddy Creek
200
gravel and grit bit
- 25-Jul-98
11:30 AM
01:30 PM
Catawba Valley Boulevard near Catawba Mall
Muddy Creek
1000
power outage
20-Aug-98
12:30 PM
02:30 PM
Outfall Line off Highway 70 bet. 22nd St, & 27th St, SE
Clark Creek
500
main line stoppe
20-Sep-98
08:00 PM
09:00 AM
Eastern end of NE WWfP parallel with Cloninger Mill Pond Road
Falling Creek
300
bank eroded & al
2.Oct-98
10;00 AM
10:30 AM
Valley Crossing PS of Catawba VaIIey Boulevard
Muddy Creek
150
cotton lint stoppd
28-Nov-98
09;00 AM
09:30 AM
1/2 mile from Old NC 70 at 27th Avenue. NE on outfall sewer line
Lyles Creek
250
blockage in line I
19-Dec-96
04:00 PM
06:00 AM
Snow Creek Road
Snow Creek
100
force main split C
21-Jan-99
03:45 PM
04:00 PM
First Street Court, NW at Lakeview Subdivision
Catawba River
100
electrical failure i
31-Jan-99
03:00 PM
07:00 PM
29th Avenue Drive. NE along Snow Creek and 23rd Street
Snow Creek
500
construction deli
12-Feb-99
09:30 AM
10:00 AM
10th Avenue. SE off Highway 1275
South Henry Fork
200
grease blockage
27-Feb-99
08:00 PM
' 09:09 PM
400 Block of 17th Avenue, NE
Herman Creek
100
roots blocking tirl
2-Mar-99
04:30 PM
05:30 PM
127 S and 8th Street Drive, NE
Horseford Creek
300
creek eroded bat
13-Mar-99
05;45 PM
07:30 PM
10th Street Place, NE at 42nd Avenue Lane, NE
Falling Creek
50
grease in sewer ,
18-Mar-99
02:30 PM
03:30 PM
2550 Highway 70. SE Behind CVCC
Cline Creek
100
roots in sewer lir
29-Mar-99
05:15 PM
01;45 PM
13th Street. SW at 1400 Block
Longview Branch
12000
debris In line I
3-Apr-99
04:00 PM
04:30 PM
17th Avenue, NE off of 5th Street, NE
Frye Creek
100
roots in sewer lit
18-Apr-99
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
YMCA. First Street. NW
Cripple Creek
25
roots in sewer lit
23-Jun-99
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
800 Block of 21st Avenue. NW
Frye Creek
60
roots in 8" sewe
29-Jun-99
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
Section House Outfall Line near Maybrook Subdivision
Lyle Creek
100
rags and socks I
18-Aug-99
10:40 AM
10:50 AM
11:05 AM
7th Avenue, NE at Highway 127
Frye Creek
100
grease I
27-Oct-99
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 PM
Of Fairgrove Church Road at 20th Avenue, SE near Compost Plant
Clark Creek
1500
sludge truck ovi
29-Oct-99
01:30 PM
01:50 PM
02:30 PM
11th Avenue Drive, SE off of Fairgrove Blvd„ SE and Sweetwater Road
Miller Branch
500
sanitary sewer I
30-Oct-99
06:30 PM
07:05 PM
09:30 PM
Outfall line along Section House Road behind Idle Wild Acres
Lyle Creek -
1700
vandalism with
18-Nov-99
12:10 PM
12:30 PM
02:30 PM
Outfall line near Maybrook Subd. Off of Section House Road
Lyle Creek
500
grease in sewe
31-Dec-99
03:45 PM
04:00 PM
04:40 PM
400 Block of 21s1 Avenue. NW
Frye Creek
0
roots in sewer I
grease blockage
10-Jan-00
06:30 PM
06:50 PM
07:20 PM
Hawks Ridge Apartments off of 13th Avenue Place. NW
Frye Creek
100
11-Jan-00
03:15 PM
03;30 PM
04:15 PM
100 Block of Highway 321 North
Frye Creek
200
grease blockagi
13-Jan-00
10:00 AM
10:25 AM
11:00 AM
700 Block of 4th Street Place. SE
Henry Fork River
300
roots in sewer ti
2-Feb-00
11:30 AM
11:50 AM
12:30 PM
521 - Ilth Avenue Circle. NW
Frye Creek
600
bricks in manhc
9-Feb-00
05:00 AM
05:25 AM
07:00 AM
13th Street, SW off of Hwy. 70
Frye Creek
8000
blockage by yal
1-Mar-00
03:00 PM
03:15 PM
04:00 PM
5th Street, NE at 23rd Avenue, NE
Falling Creek
600
roots in sewer I
1

Division of Water Quality
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
October 23. 2002 2 2
NDUM
To: Rex Gleason
Water Quality Supervisor, MRO
Through: Matt Matthews r '
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology
From: Sandy Mort
Quality Assurance (fficer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject; Whole effluent toxicity test results
Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit # NC0040797/001
Catawba County
The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour composite samples of effluent discharged from Hickory -
Henry Fork WWTP has been completed. Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP has an effluent discharge
permitted at 6.0 million gallons per day (MGD) entering Henry Fork River (7Q10 of 27 (FS),
Whole effluent samples were collected on October 15 and 18 by 'John Lesley for use in a chronic
Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity
test information follows.
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
Test Concentrations 34% sample
Test Result Pass
Control Survival 91.7%
Control Mean Reproduction 27.5 neonates
Test Treatment Survival 100%
Treatment Mean Reproduction 33.4 neonates
First Sample pH 6.87 SU
First Sample Conductivity 1100 micromhos/cm.
First. Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0300 mg/L
Second Sample pH 7.25 SU
Second Sample Conductivity 1230 micrornhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0300 rng/L
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality
impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We
may be reached at [phone].
Basin: CTB35
cc: Central Files
Environrme,u ai Sciences Branch Water Quality Section

Michael F. Easley, Governor
Williarn G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 28, 2002
Mr. James Kirby, Utility Plant Supervisor
City of Hickory
4014 River Road
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Subject: Toxicity Test Results
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Kirby:
Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on October 18, 2002 by John Lesley of this Office. Effluent Samples were
collected on October 15 and 18, 2002 by Division staff for use in a chronic toxicity test. The test
utilizing these samples resulted in apass. .
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 [phone].
Sincerely,
v
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
�i+Vater Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Kevin Bowden, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Catawba County Health Department
LIZei
'i1iCDE1V'st
N. C. Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]

Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Page 2
Whole effluent samples were collected on October 15 and 18, 2002 by Division staff for
use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. Hickory Henry Fork WWTP has an
effluent discharge permitted at 6.0 MGD entering the Henry Fork River Creek (7Q10 of 27.0
CFS). The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows:
Test Type
Test Concentration
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
34% sample
Pass
100%
27.5 neonates
100%
33.4 neonates
6.87 SU
1100 micromhos/cm
<0.030 mg/1
7.25 SU
1230 micromhos/cm
<0.030 mg/1
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have
water quality impacts on the receiving stream.

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr_, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E_. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 21, 2002
Mr. James Kirby, Utility Plant Supervisor
City of Hickory
4014 River Road
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Subject: Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Kirby:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on October 18, 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.
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 [phone].
Sincerely,
VID. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Catawba County Health Department
JL
NCDEM
N. C. Division of Water Quality
91S North Main Street. Mooresville NC 28115 Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington , DC 20460
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report ©,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources r
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR
41111111111
Form Approved
OMB No. 2040-0003
Approval Expires
7/31/85
Section. A:. National iData:System 'Coding
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0040797 02/10/18 B S 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA ...........Reserved
2 4 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
4014 River Road, south of Hickory
Catawba County, North Carolina
Entry Time:
10:30
Exit Time:
13:30
Date:
02/10/18
Permit Effective Date:
June 1, 2002
Permit Expiration Date:
July 31, 2005 .
Name(s) of On -Site Representatives --Title(s) Phone No(s): -
Mr. Robert Shaver / ORC / 828-294-0861
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Mr. James Kirby
City of Hickory
4014 River Road
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Title:
Senior Utility Plant Supervisor
Phone No.
828-294-0861
Contacted?
Yes
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
El
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®
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
®
®
❑
14
Flow Measurement
Self -Monitoring Program
Compliance Schedules
Laboratory
El
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•
E
Operations & Maintenance ❑ Sewer Overflow
Sludge Handling/Disposal • Pollution Prevention
Pretreatment Program ❑ Multimedia
Stormwater ❑ Other:
'SectionD: Summary ofFindings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Toxicity test results will be forwarded under separate cover when available.
Signature(s) of Inspectors :
John Lesley
Agency/Office/Telephone:
DENR-DWQ/MRO/[phone] FAX: [phone]
Date:
October 21, 2002
Signature of Reviewer:
Agency/Office
Date:
• `Regulatory OfficeUse Only
Action Taken
Date:
Noncompliance
Compliance
EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete

Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Page 2
John Lesley last inspected the facility on November 4, 2001.
Permit:
The permitted facility is a 9.0 MGD wastewater treatment system consisting of the
following: a mechanical bar screen, influent pump station, grit removal, flow equalization,
primary clarifiers, aeration basins, final clarifiers, disinfection, chlorine contact chambers,
dechlorination, instrumented flow measurement, sludge holding basins, alum and polymer feed
systems, odor control system, standby power, and an effluent diffuser.
Facility Site Review/Operations and Maintenance:
Operation and maintenance of the facility are commendable. The WWTP is staffed seven
days per week, 24 hours per day. Staff includes the ORC (Grade IV Certification) and two
backup ORCs (both with Grade TV Certification). All shift operators are properly certified.
The facility has implemented a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
Standby power is available from 2 diesel generators, one rated at 1000 kW and the other at 750
kW. The Air Quality Section permits the generators and air scrubbers (for odor control).
The facility is utilizing one of the treatment trains because of low flow to the WWTP.
All treatment units appeared to be in good operating condition. A process control program
consisting of MLSS, settleable solids, sludge blanket depth, and pH measurements are used in
the daily operation of the facility.
Records/Reports:
Records and reports consists of process checklists, preventative maintenance log, ORC
log, daily operations report, process control data sheets, monthly monitoring reports, laboratory
analysis reports, flow charts, laboratory QAJQC documentation, and calibration logs. All records
were complete and up-to-date.
Laboratory:
The on -site laboratory (Certificate No. 203) conducts pH, BOD, TSS, NH3 as N, total
residual chlorine, .conductivity, fecal coliform, and settleable solids testing, and copper,
chromium, zinc, cadmium, nickel, lead, and silver analyses. Pace Analytical performs low level
metals analyses, arsenic, selenium, molybdenum, mercury, total phosphorus, cyanide, nitrate,
nitrite, and chronic toxicity testing.

Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Page 3
Self -Monitoring Program:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period July 2001 through June 2002. The
facility reported a weekly BOD limit violation and weekly and monthly permit limit violations
for TSS in December 2001. No other violations were reported for the period. The Division has
issued a Notice of Violation for the violations.
Effluent and influent samples are collected proportional to flow and are maintained at
<4°C during collection and storage.
FIow Measurement:
Flow is measured at the effluent by means of an ultrasonic flow meter. Diversified
Integration, Inc. of Galax, Virginia calibrates the flow meter twice annually. The flow meter was
calibrated on July 16, 2002.
Sludge Disposal:
Sludge is transported by Bionomics to the Catawba County Sludge Composting Facility
for additional treatment and disposal as a Class A sludge in accordance with Permit No.
WQ0004563. The City also has a land application program for Class B sludge operating in
accordance with Land Application No. WQ0001669.
Effluent/Receiving Water:
The effluent discharge was tinted brown with no visible suspended solids. The receiving
stream did not appear to be adversely impacted by the discharge. Effluent samples were
collected on October 14-15 and 17-18, 2002 for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
toxicity test.

State of North Carolina
De artmerkt of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Wiliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan Klimek, PE., Director
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MR. GARY MCGEE
PO BOX 398
HICKORY, NC 28603
Dear Mr, Mcgee:
SEP
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 10, 2002
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
HICKORY WWTP
CATAWBA COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NC0040797
LV 02-313
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 154344 in the amount of $585,45 received from
you dated August 29, 2002. 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 Bob Sledge at [phone].
Cc: Enforcement File #: LV 02-313
Central Files
Sincerely,
C._,
Coleen Sullins, Chief
Water Quality Section
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Gary McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
76 North Center Street
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. McGee:
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Henry Fork WWTP
Case No. LV 02-313
Catawba County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $585.45 ($500.00 civil penalty + $85.45 enforcement costs) against•the City of Hickory.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the City of Hickory for the month of February
2002. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
found in NPDES Permit No. NC0040797. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to
this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Hickory
violated the terms, conditions or•requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 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, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the City of Hickory:
N. Z. Jlvj on
519 North h.ar Str E Ninore..svilIe NW 2E :5 = none (04) 653-1s??
FAX (?D4) Er-.rp1140

For Z ofthe two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for Mercury.
�r � TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.45 Enforcement costs.
$ ? S 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

2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:
A request for remission or mitigation is Iimited 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 youprenare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
OR

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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 27699-1601
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.
Rom_ i¢2 ci0
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Re>Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files wl attachments
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Attachment A
City of Hickory
Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Case Number LV 02-313
5
Limit Violations, February 2002
Parameter
Mercury
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Renorted Value Limit
0.4*,1.7* 0.04**
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.
**
Units
µg/L
denotes that 0.2 µg/L is the quantitation limit for mercury, and for compliance
purposes if measured levels of mercury are below 0.2 µg/L, then the levels will be
considered to be zero.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Catawba
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
City of Hickory
PERMIT NO. NC0040797
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV 02-313
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated
, 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 he allowed after 30 days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of _ _ _ _ , 2002
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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NPDES PERMIT NO. N00040797 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH rPv U t'iG OO .EAR -
FACILITY NAME Henry Fork Plant (City of Hickory) CLASS IV COUNTY Catawba
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Robert Shaver
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Hickory Reai onal Lab
CHECK BOX IF ORC IIAS CHANGEDQ PERSON(S) COI 1 ECTING SAMPLES Staff
GRADE IV PHONE •1828) 294-0861
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY 1o:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
16]7 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
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On February 1 ' according to Pace Analytical we were noncompliant in mercury. Upon
notification of results we requested a retest and the sample was found to be within permit
limits.
At present time we do not know the exact source of mercury reading taken from
the Yong -term sampling of February 13th — February 14t. A retest was requested but hold
time on the sample had already lapsed. We have started an investigation to determine the
source of the mercury. The following steps have been taken.
1. We are testing the sludge in the sludge holding tanks.
2_ Testing the RAS.
3. The Pre -Treatment and Lab Division is investigating to determine any possible
industrial sources.
We have been receiving leachate from the Catawba County Landfill. We have started
testing those samples for metals on a monthly basis.
Respectively Submitted,
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Robert Shaver,
ORC Henry Fork Plant

—
A. (4). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (November I - March 31)
buring the period beginning upon expansion above 6,0 MCI) and lasting until expiration, whichever- conies first, the hermittee is
authorized to discharge from outl',tll(s) serial number 001. Suclt discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Perm ittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discliarye Limitations Monitoring Requlrements
Measurement Sample 'Sample
Monthly Avy. Weekly Avg.. DeilyMax, Frequency ape Location '
Flow 9.0 MGD Continuous I1ecording i or E
000, 5-Day, 20°C" 30.0 rng/1 415.0 rng/i Daily Composite i,E
Total Suspended Solids" 30.0 mg/I (15.0 ing/I Daily Composite I,E
NI-{3asN 6.2 rng/I Daily Composite E
Dissolved Oxygen Daily Grab E,U.D
Fecal Colilorrn (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 inl 400.0 /100 ml Daily Grab E,t1,D
Temperature Daily Grab E,u,D
Total rtesidual Chlorine 28.0 li g/I Daily Grab E
Conductivity Daily Grab E,U,D
Total Nitrogen (N021-N034-TKN) Monthly Cornposile E
Total Phosplrorous Monthly Cornposite E
Cadmium 6.0 Irg/I Weeky Composite E
Chromium 147.0 hg/I Weeky Composite E
Lead 73 110 l Weeky Composite E
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Permit No. NC00/II)7l3'1
Sample locations: E - Effluent, 1- Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above outran, D - Downstream at NCSR 1 143 and at NC Highway 10 al the
South fork Catawba River. Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples. Stream samples shall be collected three times per week
during June, July, August, and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
'I'lic uiontlily average effluent 130D5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not ekceed I 5% of the respective influent value (85 %
removal).
The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 ingfl.
The pI-1 shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units at the effluent. Effluent monitoring shall be conducted daily by grab
samples.
"There shall he no discharge of floating solids or visible foatu in other than trace amounts.

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During the period beginning upon expansion above 6.0 MGD and lasting until expiration, whichever comes first, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outtall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited niid monitored by the Perinittee as specified below:
EllluetaCharacteristics Discharge Limitatlois MonitoADg '"r' flequjrernenls
Measurement Sample 'Sample
Mottlhly. Avg, Weekly Avu, Daily Ma., Er_egoy Iy_Pe Location
Cyanide 15.0 trg/I Weeky Grab E
Mercury 0.04 Itg/I Weeky Composite E
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 77.0 lrgll Quarterly Composite E
MBAS 2/Month Composite E
Copper 2/Month Composite E
Zinc 2/Month Composite E
Chloride 2/Month Composite E
Silver 2/Month Composite E
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Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above outran, D - Downstream at NCSR 1143 and at NC 1-Iighway 10 at the
South Fork Catawba River. Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples. Stream samples shall be collected three times per week
during June, July, August, and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
*r+'` Chronic'1'oxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 34%; February, May, august, and November; See Part III, Condition G.

Fast Track Worksheet
Case Number
Facility Name
Permit Number
Previous Case
in the Last
two years
LV
02
313
Hickory VVWTP
NC0040797
N'es
Statutory Maximun
per violation
Number of Assessments for previous 6 DMRs
•� 0 30 03 0 0 05
1.00
$25,000
Total Assessment Factor
1.00
Total
Number Number Penalty! Assessment
Violations Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty
2
2
Mercury
Weekly avg/daiIy
max
$250
1
$500.00
•
2
Comments
Grand Total Penalty
Percent of the Maximum Penalty
Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A.
$600.00
1.00
Review month = February 2002
Prepared by Richard Bridgeman

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Acting Director
May 30, 2002
MR. GARY MCGEE
PO BOX 398
HICKORY, NC 28603
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
HICKORY WWTP
CATAWBA COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NC0040797
LV 02-124
Dear Mr. Mcgee:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 150876 in the amount of $1,335.45 received from
you dated May 23, 2002. 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 Bob Sledge at [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen Sullins, Chief
Water Quality Section
Cc: Enforcement File #: LV 02-124
MRO Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
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JUN 0 6 2002
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

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May 7, 2002
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Gary McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
76 North Center Street
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. McGee:
iGlichael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Henry Fork WWTP
Case No. LV 02-124
Catawba County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,335.45 ($1250.00 civil penalty + $85.45 enforcement costs) against the City of Hickory.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the City of Hickory for the month of December
2001. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
found in NPDES Permit No. NC0040797. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to
this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Hickory
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0040797 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, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make.the following civil penalty assessment
against the City of Hickory:
NCDENR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

$ /0oo. °-
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$ 85.45
$ /2 3 1,
For / of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Total Suspended Residue.
For / of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent Iimit
for Total Suspended Residue.
For / of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
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;
The duration and gravity of the violations;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
. The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
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.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

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
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 Ietter.
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

PIease 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. PIease 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 27699-1601
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oaldey, 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.

(bate) D. Rex G1 ason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHIVMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Attachment A
City of Hickory
Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Case Number LV 02-124
Limit Violations, December 2001
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Total Suspended Residue 56.1 * 30.0 mg/L
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Total Suspended Residue 182.5 * 45.0 mg/L
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 50.2 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
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
City of Hickory
PERMIT NO. NC0040797
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV 02-124
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated
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 , 2002
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

N?DES.PER,MIi NO. NC0040797
EFFLUENT . FEB 2 19nrr
DISCHARGE NO. 0 01 MONTH 1-)6,r er \ her YEAR ,3 0U {
FACILITYNAME Henry Fork Plant (City of Hickorv) CLASS IV COUNTY Catawba
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Rob e r t Shaver GRADE I V PHONE (8 2 8) 2 9 4 - 0 8 61
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
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DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00)

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Compliant
Noncompliant
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.
* Did not meet all Q.C. requirements for BOD, , does not significantly impact validity of d,
1. Did not meet seed Q.C. requirements
2. Did not meet dilution water requirements
3. Di a not meet 02 'depleti.onnr.equi rements
4. Did not meet glucose/glutamic acid requirements
"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."
XfulF )3, 4i2£cjZ
P. 0 Box 3 , F" c. ano 3
Permittee Address
Permittee (Please print or type)
/
Signature of Permittee** Date
(Required)
rx ,3a3-7y2;
Phone Number
Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic
00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeidhal 01027 Cadmium
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous _
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880
71900
81551
Formaldehyde
Mercury
Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Sections web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
o.
"" If signed by other than the permiuee. delegation of signatory authority must he on file with the state per�15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
(2) (D).

Janu'ry 25, 2002
During the week of the 17th —21 ' of December 2001 The Henry Fork Plant (permit #
NC0040797) experienced an equipment malfunction that resulted a limit violation.
One of the two Secondary Clarifiers had to be shut down for repairs and as a result the
TSS, and BOD5 limit for the week was exceeded. Attempts were made by plant
personnel to mmimi7e the impact and the problem was brought under control within one
day. The Effluent TSS was high enough to put us out for the month. The BOD5 was out
for that week only.
The Secondary clarifier is now back in service and all limits have been met sense that
time.
Respectfully,
Robert Shaver ORC
Henry Fork Plant

A. (4). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUVReitA November l -March 31) Permit No. NCO[140
During
authorized to
Effluent
the period beginning upon expansion above 6.0 MOD and lasting nd mOnito elcl by the comes I'ermitteelas,the Perini ttee specifierl belowiS
be limited a
Characteristics Discharge Limitations
Month Sl• Avg,
Flow 9.0 MGD
BOD, 5-Day, 20°C" 30.0 mg/I
Total Suspended Solids" 30.0 mg/1
NH3as N 6.2 mg/1
Dissolved Oxygen""
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 mi
Temperature
Total Residual Chlorine
Gonduclivity
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3-HTKN)
Total Phosphorous
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead
1t
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units al the effluent. Effluent monitoring shall be conducted daily by grab
samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall
Mllonit LLn Requirements
Measurement Sample 'Sample
DAB Y M Freq�
Continuous
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
28.0 µg/l Daily
Daily
Monthly
Monthly
Weeky
Weeky
Weeky
Weekly Avg_
45.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
400.0 /10o rnl
6.0 lig/I
147.0 ltg/I
73 p g/I
type Loceilort
Recording
Composite
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
• Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
I or E
1, E
I,E
E
E,U,D
E,U,D
E,U,D
E
E,U,D
E
E
E
E
E
Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet i b! ve oulal1,D- ownstreaammp es shNCSall be 3collected d at three Highwaywaper at
the
f:
South Fork Catawba River. Upstream and downstream samples s grabsamples.
during June, July, August, and September and once per week during the remaining months of' the year.
The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not e cceed 15% of the respective influent value (85 %
removal).
The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not he less than 5.0 rng/l.
I

Fast Track Worksheet
Case Number
Facility Name
Permit Number
Previous Case
in the Last
two years
LV
02
124
Hickory WVVfP
NC0040797
No
Statutory Maximun
per violation
Number of Assessments for previous 6 DMRs
•� O 23 03 0 0 05
1.00
$10,000
Total Assessment Factor =
1.00
Number Number
Violations Assessed
Parameter Violation
Penalty!
Violation
Total
Assessment
Factor
Total Penalty
1
1
TSR
Monthly/Quarterly
avg
$1000
1
$1000.00
1
1
TSR
Weekly avg/daily
max
$250
•
2
Comments
1
Grand Total Penalty
Percent of the Maximum Penalty
Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A.
$250.00
$1250.00
6.25
Review month = December 2001
Prepared by Richard Bridgeman

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 25, 2001
Mr. James Kirby
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
*il'A
NCDENR
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit No. NC0040797
Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Kirby:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has drafted a NPDES permit for the above
referenced facility. The Director of the Division, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(c)(3) and
Regulation 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0100 has determined that it is in the public interest that a
meeting be held to receive all pertinent public comment on whether to issue, modify or deny the
permit. The primary issue of the public meeting is the discharge of colored effluent from the
Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP. This meeting will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Highway in Dallas, N.C. We will be calling within
the next few weeks to schedule a facility site visit prior to the public meeting.
The following modifications have been made to the Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP draft
permit and are as follows:
• A limit for cadmium remains based on reasonable potential analysis that predicts that the
effluent has the potential to cause a violation of the water quality standard. A daily maximum
limit of 22 ug/1 and a weekly average of 6 ug/I will be placed in the permit.
• A nickel limit of 258 ug/1 (weekly average) and 261 ug/I (daily maximum) will be added to the
permit based on results of the reasonable potential analysis that predicts that the effluent has
the potential to cause a violation of the water quality standard.
• A MBAS limit of 1467 ug/1(daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results of
the reasonable potential analysis.
• A selenium limit of 14.7 ug/I (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results of
the reasonable potential analysis.
• A fluoride limit of 5283 ug/1 (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results of
the reasonable potential analysis.
• The chromium limit of 147 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis that predicted that the effluent concentration does not have potential to cause a
violation of the water quality standard. Chromium monitoring will be continued in the Long
Term Monitoring Plan under Hickory's pretreatment program
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Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP
Draft Permit
• The lead limit of 73 ug/l will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential analysis
that predicted that the effluent concentration does not have potential to cause a violation of the
water quality standard. Lead monitoring will be continued in the Long Term Monitoring Plan
under Hickory's pretreatment program.
• The cyanide limit of 15 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis that predicted that the effluent concentration does not have potential to cause a
violation of the water quality standard. Recommend that continuation of effluent monitoring
for cyanide will be 2/month.
• The mercury limit of 0.04 ug/I will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis that predicted that the effluent concentration does not have potential to cause a
violation of the water quality standard. Mercury monitoring will be continued in the Long
Term Monitoring Plan under Hickory's pretreatment program
• The Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limit of 77 ug/1 will be dropped based on current DWQ
information that the presence of this substance may be laboratory contamination.
• The addition of color monitoring and reduction requirements based on results of AWARE
Environmental study.
This facility has been classified as a Tier 3 color discharger. The permittee will conduct color
monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during summer
season (April -October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was observed around
the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and include that information on
the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will be collected monthly for color
on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent
samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while instream samples will be collected as grabs.
Samples will be analyzed by a state certified laboratory.
The permittee will prepare a Pollution Prevention/Best Management Practices (BMPs) report.
This report will address the potential for the facility to reduce effluent color by incorporating
pollution prevention measures and/or BMPs prior to treatment. This report could include an
evaluation of the dyeing process, looking at the potential for dye substitution, improving dyeing
efficiencies, etc. The report could also investigate whether any BMPs could be implemented
that would reduce the amount of color discharged to the treatment plant. The permittee could
do this work independently, or request voluntary assistance from the North Carolina Division
of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance. The permittee will also prepare a Color
Reduction Study, which will involve an end -of -pipe treatment evaluation that develops cost
estimates for reducing influent color by 75% and 90%. Both reports will be submitted within
24 months of the permit effective date.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge permitted
by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the purpose of
imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114. Alternatively, if future
conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent wastestream, then the
permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit requirements.

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Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP
Draft Permit
Please note that you have until August 28, 2001 to send written comments on the draft
permit to my attention. if you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at
[phone], extension 512.
Sicere1y.
Jacq4bih M. No
NP[ES Unit
cc: Mooresville Regional Office / Water Quality Section
Donna Lisenby/Catawba River Riverkeeper®
Ron Bryant/ Catawba River Foundation
Roosevelt Childress/EPA Region IV
Point Source Compliance /Enforcement Unit
NPDES Unit/Permit File
Aquatic Toxicology Unit

Permit No. NC0040797
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,
City of Hickory
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Hickory Wastewater Treatment Plant
On NCSR 1144 approximately 1.5 miles from NCSR 1008
South of Hickory
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Henry Fork River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2005
Signed this day
DRAFT
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0040797
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Hickory
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue operation of a 9.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a
mechanical bar screen, influent pump station, influent flow meter, grit removal,
flow equalization basin, two primary clarifiers, two aeration basins, two
secondary clarifiers, chlorination and chlorine contact basin, dechlorination,
sludge holding basins, alum and polymer feed systems, odor control system,
standby power generator and an effluent diffuser, located at the Henry Fork
Wastewater Treatment Plant, on NCSR 1144 approximately 1.5 miles from NCSR
1008 south of Hickory, Catawba County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into the Henry Fork River, which is classified C waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

Facility Information
Latitude: 35°39'49" Sub -Basin: 03-08-35
Longitude: 81°19'30"
Quad #: E13NE
Stream Class: C
Receiving Stream: Henry Fork River
Permitted Flow: 9.0 MGD
Facility
Location
Hickory -Henry Fork WWTP
NC0040797
Catawba County

A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No. NC0040797
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. 'Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
L`FFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS ri-
' - .
.._. ;.
= - ;, : LIMITS '-
;MONIT,ORINGjREQt1IREMENTS _''.
I ont
_ Average. u
Vyeekl
_ Average .
Daily Maximumr
u ti , ,.:,
. Measurement,
, frequency„:,
Same le'
amnpa ocaa n1
Flow
9.0 MOD
Continuous
F1ecording
I or E
BOD5 2
19.0 mg/I
2b. mg/I
Daily
Composite
E,I
BOD5 2
30.0 mg/l
45.0 mg/I
Daily
Composite
E,I
Total Suspended Solids 2
30.0 mg/J
45.0 mg/I
Daily
Composite
E,I
NH3-N (April 1 through October 31)
2.5 mg/I
Dady
Composite
E--
NH3-N (November 1 through May 31)
6.2 mg/I
Daily
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen 3
Daily
Grab
I-,U,D
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
460/100 mi
Daily
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform
See Note 1
Grab
U,t)
pH4
Daily
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine 5
28 ugll
Daily
Grab
E
Temperature
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Temperature
_
See Note 1
Grab
U,D
Total Nitrogen
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Composite
-E
Conductivity
Daily
Grab
E
Conductivity
See Note 1
Grab
U,D
Chronic Toxicity 6
Quarterly
Composite
-E
Cadmium
6 14/1
22 µg/l
Weekly
Composite
E
Fluonde
5283 µg/I
Weekly
Composite
E
Nickel
258 µg/I
261 µg/J
Weekly
Composite
E
Selenium
14.7 µgii
Weekly
Composite
E
MBAS
1467 µg/I
Weekly
Composite
E
Copper
2/Month
Composite
E
Zinc
2/Month
Composite
E
Chloride
2/Month
Composite
E
Cyanide 7
27rlonth
Grab
E
Silver
2/Month
Composite
E
Color 8
Monthly
Composite
E
Color (April 1 through October 31) a
Monthly
Grab
U,D
Notes on following page:

Notes:
Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I — Influent, U — Upstream 100 feet above outfall, D — Downstream at NCSR 1143 and at NC Highway 10 at the South Fork Catawba River.
Upstream and downstream shall be grab samples. Scream samples shall be collected three times per week during June, July, August, and September and once per week
during the remaining months of the year.
2 The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3 The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentrations shall not be less than 5.0 mg/I.
4 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
5 Limitation and monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added during treatment.
6 Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) PIE @ 34%; February, May, August, November. See A (2) Special Conditions of the Supplement to Effluent Limitations.
7 The quantitation limit for cyanide shall be 10 µg/I (10 ppb). Levels reported as "<10 ugh" shall be considered zero for compliance purposes.
8 Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified laboratory. See A (3) Special Conditions of the Supplement to
Effluent Limitations — Color Permitting Requirements
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit No. NC0040797
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 34 %.
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
February, May, August, and November. 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 orChV 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 Branch
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

rr.
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.
A (3). COLOR PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TIER 3 FACILITY
This facility has been classified as a Tier 3 color discharger. The permittee will conduct color monitoring
of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during summer season (April -October).
The permittee will record whether a color plume was observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly
instream sampling events, and include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report.
Effluent samples will be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be
analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composites, while
instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified laboratory.
The permittee will prepare a Pollution Prevention/Best Management Practices (BMPs) report. This report
will address the potential for the facility to reduce effluent color by incorporating pollution prevention
measures and/or BMPs prior to treatment. This report could include an evaluation of the dyeing process,
looking at the potential for dye substitution, improving dyeing efficiencies, etc. The report could also
investigate whether any BMPs could be implemented that would reduce the amount of color discharged to
the treatment plant. The permittee could do this work independently, or request voluntary assistance from
the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance. The permittee will
also prepare a Color Reduction Study, which will involve an end -of -pipe treatment evaluation that
develops cost estimates for reducing influent color by 75% and 90%. Both reports will be submitted
within 24 months of the permit effective date.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge permitted by the
terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the purpose of imposing additional
requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114. Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no
longer a component of the influent wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to
remove color permit requirements.

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FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT NC DEPT. OF ENVIR0N fE„ T
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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City of Hickory- Henry Fork WWTP
P.O. Box 398 Hickory, N.C. 28093-0617
4014 River Road
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Jackie Nowell
July 23 2001
SUMMARY OF FACILITY INFORMATION AND WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
Because of the number of textile mills that discharge into the Henry Fork WWTP, there
has been a complaint about its colored discharge into the Henry Fork River. A public
hearing on the renewal of the permit has been requested by the Catawba River
Foundation and will be held August 28, 2001.
The City of Hickory is requesting renewal of the Henry Fork WWTP. The WWTP discharges into
Henry Fork River, a class C stream, in CTB35 subbasin. The use support rating for the
segment of Henry Fork where Hickory discharges is rated Fully supporting from SR 1124 to SR
1143. There are some problem parameters of fecal coliform and turbidity with the major
sources being nonpoint. A segment of Henry Fork below the Hickory discharge point is listed
on North Carolina's 2000 303(d) list. From SR1143 to the South Fork Catawba River, an
eight -mile stretch of Henry Fork is rated fully supporting with problem: parameter of turbidity.
*This is an updated use support rating and the segment is no longer impaired for fecal coliform
based on new physical/chemical data.
The facility operates a 9.0 MGD plant consisting of a mechanical bar screen, continuous flow
measurement, an influent pump station, grit removal, flow equalization basin, 2 primary
clarifiers, two aeration basins, two secondary clarifiers, chlorine gas disinfection with contact
chamber, dechlorination, cascade aeration, defoamer additon, chemical oxidation of sludge,
sludge dryingbeds, aerated sludge holding basins, alum and polymer feed systems, and
standby power generator.
The plant services 14,650 residents in the City of Hickory, and also serves the Town of
Brookford with a population of 550 and the Town of Longview with a population of 3600.
Nearly, 19,000 people are served.
Hickory currently has an active pretreatment program with Long Term Monitoring Program.
There are sixteen significant industrial users (SIU) discharging to the system. The facility has
an average industrial flow of 1.6 MGD. The permitted industrial flow is 2.65 MGD.
SIUs - for Hickory - Henry Fork WWTP are as follows:
• Catawba Memorial Hospital - health care - 0.15 MGD - continuous flow
• • Paul Lavitt - hosiery - 0.045 MGD- intermittent flow
• Nu Sox Finishing - socks - 0.055 MGD- intermittent flow
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• Moretz Mills - hosiery - 0.035 MGD - intermittent flow
• Maple Springs Laundry -- laundry - 0.04 MGD - intermittent flow
• Land 0' Sun Dairy - dairy products (ice cream) - 0.085 MGD - intermittent flow
• Kentucky Derby Hosiery - hosiery - 0.09 MGD - intermittent flow
• Johnson Hosiery - hosiery - 0.025 MGD - intermittent flow
• Ellis Hosiery - hosiery - 0.22 MGD - intermittent flow
• Neuville Industries - hosiery - 0.19 MGD - intermittent flow
• Southern Hosiery Mill - 0.037 MGD - intermittent flow
• Regal Manufacturing company - textiles, yarns - 0.035 MGD - intermittent flow
• Siecor Specialty Plant - optical cable - 0.009 MGD - intermittent flow
• Siecor Telecommunications - optical cable - 0.034 MGD - intermittentflow
• Spectrum Dyed Yarns, Inc. - yarn - 0.48 MGD - intermittent flow
• Uniform Rental Supply - industrial Iaundry - 0.07 MGD - intermittent flow
Existing Effluent Limits (a) 9.0 MGD
Qw = 9.0 MGD (additional WWT facilities constricted and capacity now at 9.0 MGD per MRO)
BOD5 = 19 mg/1 (summer)
BOD5 = 30 mg/1 (winter)
NH3 = 2.5 mg/I (summer)
NH3 = 6.2 mg/1 (winter)
DO = 5 mg/1
TSS = 30 mg/1
Fecal Coliform = 200/ 100m1
TRC = 28 ug/I
pH = 6-9 SU
Cadmium = 6.0 ug/1 (daily max.)
Chromium = 147 ug/1 (daily max.)
Lead = 73 mg/1 (daily max.)
Cyanide = 15.0 ug/1 (daily max.)
Mercury = 0.04 ug/1 (daily max.)
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate = 77 ug/I (daily max.)
2/month monitoring for copper, MBAS, chloride, silver and zinc.
TP, TN, Chlorophyll a monitored monthly
Chronic Toxicity P/F @ 34%;,Feb May Aug Nov
Instream Monitoring Requirements for DO, Temperature, Conductivity, fecal conform, pH,
it►'PlArf-
*Per the MRO staff report - Color dominates the effluent of the plant. WWTP staff have
been able to effectively reduce effluent color through adjustmenst in the biological
treatment process. These adjustment s have reduced effluent color to a level that only
slightly increases instream color at the point of discharge, and is almost nonexistent a
few hundred yards downstream.
Compliance Data
In 2000, Avg. Qw = 2.33 MGD, BOD5=5.64 mg/1, NH3=0.12 mg/1, TSS=8.2 mg/I, TN=5.46 mg/
and TP=1.41 mg/I.
In 1999, Avg. Qw = 2.34 MGD, BOD5=5
and TP=1.27 mg/1.
In 1998, Avg. Qw = 2.88 MGD, BOD5=6
(July 1998 had a monthly avg. of 353
.76 mg/1, NI-13=1.29 mg/1, TSS=10.1 mg/1, TN=5.1 mg/
.51 mg/1, NH3=0.89 mg/1, TSS=12 mg/1, TN=35.7 mg/1
mg/1), and TP=0.93 mg/1.
In 1997, Avg. Qw = 3.07 MGD, BOD5=7.
and TP=3.2 mg/1.
38 mg/1, NH3=0.63 mg/1, TSS=13.2 mg/1, TN=8.3 mg/1
TOXICITY TESTING:
Current Requirement: Chronic Toxicity P/F @ 34%; Feb May Aug Nov
Facility has had good record of consistently passing the toxicity test since 1997. All PASSes
since that time.
Recommendation: Renewal of existing Chronic tox test @ 34%.
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS:
Performed analysis on Discharge Monitoring Report data from 1999 through August 2000 on
the parameters, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni, Zn, As, Se, Ag, Hg, Cn, and Fluoride. Long term
monitoring data from the pretreatment program is included on the discharge monitoring
reports.
Existing limits and monitoring are as follows:
Cadmium = 6.0 ug/1 (daily max.)
Chromium = 147 ug/1 (daily max.)
Lead = 73 mg/I (daily max.)
Cyanide = 15.0 ug/1 (daily max.)
Mercury = 0.04 ug/1 (daily max.)
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate = 77 ug/1 (daily max.)
2/month monitoring for copper, MBAS, chloride, silver and zinc.
Results of reasonable potential analysis:
• A limit for cadmium remains based on reasonable potential analysis that predicts that the
effluent has the potential to cause a violation of the water quality standard. A daily
maximum limit of 22 ug/I (based on EPA's Y2 FAV) and a weekly average of 6 ug/l will be
placed in the permit.
• A nickel limit of 258 ug/1 (weekly average) and 261 ug/1 (daily maximum, based on =/2 FAV)
will be added to the permit based on results of the reasonable potential analysis that
predicts that the effluent has the potential to cause a violation of' the water quality
standard.
• A MBAS limit of 1467 ug/I (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results of
the reasonable potential analysis that predicts that the effluent has the potential to cause a
violation of the water quality standard.
• A selenium limit of 14.7 ug/1 (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results
of the reasonable potential analysis that predicts that effluent has the potential to cause a
violation of the water quality standard.
• A fluoride limit of 5283 ug/1 (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results
of the reasonable potential analysis that predicts that the effluent has the potential to cause
a violation of the water quality standard.
• Chloride monitoring will be continued in the permit based on results of the reasonable
potential analysis that predicts that the effluent has the potential to cause an exceedance of
the N.C. action Ievel. Effluent monitoring for chloride will be 2/month.
• Silver monitoring will be continued in the permit based on results of the reasonable
potential analysis that predicts that the effluent has the potential to cause an exceedance of
the N.C. action level. Effluent monitoring for silver will be 2/month
• The chromium limit of 147 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis that predicted that the effluent does not have the potential to cause a violation of
the water quality standard. Chromium monitoring will be continued monthly in the Long
Term Monitoring Plan under Hickory's pretreatment program.
• The lead limit of 73 ug/I will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis that predicted that the effluent does not have the potential to cause a violation of
the water quality standard. Lead monitoring will be continued monthly in the Long Term
Monitoring PIan under Hickory's pretreatment program.
• The cyanide limit of 15 ug/l will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis that predicted that the effluent does not have the potential to cause a violation of
the water quality standard. Effluent monitoring for cyanide will be 2/month.
• The mercury limit of 0.04 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis that predicted that the effluent does not have the potential to cause a violation of
the water quality standard. Analysis was done on 100 data points and all were below
detection. Mercury monitoring will be continued quarterly in the Long Term Monitoring
Plan under Hickory's pretreatment program.
• The Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limit of 77 ug/1 will be dropped based on current DWQ and
EPA information that the presence of this constituent may be based laboratory
contamination. Bis 2 is a plasticizer used in numerous plastic products, le gloves, plastic
buckets, bottles. NC lab personnel state that this substance would have to be present in
very high levels (i.e. 100+ ug/1) to be considered problematic. Bis 2 values were below
detection in 8 0f 11 values reported.
• Arsenic was evaluated based on long term monitoring data for 1999 and 2000. Results of
the reasonable potential analysis that predicted that the effluent does not have the potential
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to cause a violation of the water quality standard. Analysis was done on 23 data points and
all were below detection. Arsenic monitoring will be continued quarterly in the Long Term
Monitoring Plan under Hickory's pretreatment program.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
Through April 2001, Avg. Qw = 3.3 MGD (approximately 55% of capacity), BOD5=13.5 mg/1,
NH3=7.3 mg/1, TSS=18.5 mg/1, TN=9.5 mg/ and TP=2.08 mg/1.
In 2000, Avg. Qw = 2.7 MGD (approximately 45% of capacity), BOD5=15.0 mg/1, NH3=11.9
mg/1, TSS=20.4 mg/1, TN=10.6 mg/ and TP=2.62 mg/1. One TSS violation in January and
one pH violation in December
In 1999, Avg. Qw = 3.05 MGD (approximately 51% of capacity), BOD5=13.0 mg/1, NH3=6.35
mg/1, TSS=16.6 mg/1, TN=7.7 mg/ and TP=1.51 mg/1.
In 1998, Avg. Qw = 3.27 MGD (approximately 55% of capacity), BOD5=12.5 mg f 1, NH3=3.52
mg/1, TSS 14.7 mg/1, TN=9.8 mg/ and TP=2.32 mg/1. One flow violation in February and
one pH violation in December
In 1997, Avg. Qw = 3.49 MGD (approximately 58% of capacity), BOD5=13.5 mg/1, NH3=6.16
mg/1, TSS=17.3 mg/I, TN=12.6 mg/ and TP=2.4 mg/1.
INSTREAM MONITORING:
Upstream Site: Henry River
Downstream Site # 1: Bridge on State Road 1143
Downstream Site #2: Bridge on Highway 10
Facility currently monitors instream for temperature, Dissolved Oxygen(DO), fecal coliform and
conductivity. Reviewed instream data for months of April through October for years 1998
through 2000. Most instream data was greater than the DO standard of 5.0 mg/1 below the
discharge. There few exceedances of fecal coliform standard of 200/ 100m1, either upstream or
downstream of the Hickory discharge. Since October 1999, there has been only one instance
where the average downstream fecal coliform was greater than the standard of 200m1.
Recommendation: continuation of all existing instream parameters.
Color issues must be addressed in the South Fork Catawba River. Instream monitoring for
color may be required per results of color study.
PROPOSED CHANGES:
The following modifications have been made to the permit:
• A limit for cadmium remains based on reasonable potential analysis. A daily maximum
limit of 22 ug/1 (based on EPA's '/2 FAV) and a weekly average of 6 ug/1 will be placed in the
permit.
• A nickel limit of 258 ug/1 (weekly average) and 261 ug/I (daily maximum, based on '/2 FAV)
will be added to the permit based on results of the reasonable potential analysis.
• A MBAS limit of 1467 ug/1 (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results of
the reasonable potential analysis.
• A selenium limit of 14.7 ug/1 (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results
of the reasonable potential analysis.
• A fluoride limit of 5283 ug/1 (daily maximum) will be added to the permit based on results
of the reasonable potential analysis.
• The chromium limit of 147 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis. Chromium monitoring will be continued in the Long Term Monitoring Plan under
Hickory's pretreatment program.
• The lead limit of 73 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis. Lead monitoring will be continued in the Long Term Monitoring Plan under
Hickory's pretreatment program.
• The cyanide limit of 15 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis. Recommend continuation of effluent monitoring for cyanide will. be 2/month.
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• The mercury limit of 0.04 ug/1 will be dropped based on results of the reasonable potential
analysis. Mercury monitoring will be continued in the Long Term Monitoring Plan under
Hickory's pretreatment program.
• The Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limit of 77 ug/1 will be dropped.
• The addition of color monitoring and reduction requirements based on results of AWARE
Environmental study.
This facility has been classified as a Tier 3 color discharger. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly basis during
summer season (April -October). The permittee will record whether a color plume was
observed around the outfalI pipe during the monthly instream sampling events, and include
that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will be
collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI
color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour composite$, while instream
samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by a state certified laboratory.
The permittee will prepare a Pollution Prevention/Best Management Practices (BMPs)
report. This report will address the potential for the facility to reduce effluent color by
incorporating pollution prevention measures and/or BMPs prior to treatment. This report
could include an evaluation of the dyeing process, looking at the potential for dye
substitution, improving dyeing efficiencies, etc. The report could also investigate whether
any BMPs could be implemented that would reduce the amount of color discharged to the
treatment plant. The permittee could do this work independently, or request voluntary
assistance from the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental
Assistance. The perrnittee will also prepare a Color Reduction Study, which will involve an
end -of -pipe treatment evaluation that develops cost estimates for reducing influent color by
75% and 90%. Both reports will be submitted within 24 months of the permit effective
date.
If data show
permitted by
purpose of
Alternatively,
wastestream,
requirements.
that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
imposing •additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
ALL OTHER EXISTING PERMIT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WILL REMAIN
THE SAME.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: 07/25/2001
Permit Scheduled to Issue: 09/17/2001
Projected Effective Date of Permit: 11 / 01 /2001
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact JaFkie Nowell at [phone] ext. 512.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 29, 1999
Honorable Willi R. McDonald, III, Mayor
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603-0398
SUBJECT: City of Hickory
Preliminary Engineering Report
Dear Mayor McDonald:
The Construction Grants & Loans Section has completed its review of the
subject Preliminary Engineering Report and has the attached comments. Responses
to these comments should be submitted for our review and approval as soon as
possible.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact 1 °lr. Ken
Po hlig, RE. at [phone].
Sincerely,
`I. Allen Wahab, P.E.;
Assistant Chief for Engineering Branch
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McGill Associates (Asheville, Attn: Michael Je
Mooresville Regional Office
Allen Wahab
DMUIFEU/SRG
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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS a LOANS SECTION
P.O. Box 29579, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0579
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Construction Grants and Loans Section
Comments on the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)
City of Hickory
Sanitary Sewer System Service to Eastwood, Random Woods,
and Sherwood Forest
Comments:
1. Discuss the possibility of more residential users coming to the Eastwood Subdivision, the
Random Woods Subdivision, and the Sherwood Forest Subdivision. Provide
documentation on the 20-year projected growth with the corresponding 20-year projected
residential wastewater flow.
2. Provide documentation that the existing sewer interceptors (that the three subdivisions
will tie into) have sufficient capacity to handle the additional peak wastewater flows, in
addition to the pump stations that the interceptors lead into.
3. Provide documentation that Conover's Northeast WWTP has sufficient capacity to accept
the additional proposed wastewater flow from the Sherwood Forest Subdivision.
4. Please be advised that the costs for service laterals from the proposed gravity sewer
service lines to the edge of the right-of-way are eligible for High Unit Cost Grant funding,
but the service connections from the edge of the right-of-way to individual
houses/buildings are not an eligible expense. These ineligible expenses need to be broken
out in the cost estimate. The city needs to identify how this portion of the project will be
funded and how this funding will affect the user rates.
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Pohlig at [phone].

;BIL1..7HOLMAN
-'SECRETARY
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KERR.I. STE vENS
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
June 2, 2000
GOVERNOR. 'j
IMr. Gene Haynes, Public Service Manager
.f1 City of Hickory
- P. O. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Mr. Haynes:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
£ VTh i NT, :
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JUN 6 2001
vitIS1OH OF ElIVIRCUTIMP.L ININI.E1941
MOORESVILLE WEL gig
SUBJECT: High -Unit Cost
Grant Application
As you are probably aware, the application you submitted for a State High -Unit
Cost Grant was not funded due to an overwhelming number of grant applications and a
limited amount of funds.
The Rules Governing the State Revolving Loan and Grant Program require the
application to be returned after two review cycles. However, there is a possibility that
some or all of the remaining Bond Loan Funds may be converted to Grant Funds by the
General Assembly.
In the interest of conserving resources, our section plans to hold the applications
pending the additional Grant Funds. However, if you would like the application returned,
please notify this office in writing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please
contact Mr. Don Evans at [phone].
We will try to post any information on potential grant funds on our web page at'
www.nccgl.net.
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cc: McGill Associates
Mooresville Regional Office
John R. Blowe, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 12, 1995
Mr. Robert F. McGhee, Acting Director
Water Management Division, Region IV
Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30365-2401
N.C. DEPT. Olt
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
SAY 18 1995
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
tiDQ5ESYILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Step 3 Grant Increase
Project No. C370389-I2
Hickory, North Carolina
Attention: Ms. Linda Mobley
Dear Mr. McGhee:
In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the Regional
Administrator, Region IV of the Environmental Protection Agency and the State of North
Carolina, Division of Environmental Management, this office has received and reviewed a
request from the City of Hickory for a Step 3 increase based on final construction costs.
Based upon our review of the request for grant increase and supporting documents as
submitted, this office has determined that subject project warrants consideration for a grant
increase and certifies that an increase in the amount of $265,181 should be approved.
Therefore, please find enclosed the grant offer package consisting of the following:
1. Grant Agreement/Amendment (EPA Form 5700-20A, 5/82) which includes
special conditions as relative.
2. Grant Offer and Grant Amendment Letter for the Regional Administrator's
signature.
3. State Priority Certification.
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It is requested that your staff review the enclosed documents in accordance with the
Memorandum of Agreement and extend the Step 3 grant increase to the City of Hickory in
the amount of $265,181.
If you have any questions or if this office may be of assistance, please contact Mr.
Tom Fahnestock of our staff at [phone], extension 631.
Sincerely,
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/ A. Preston Howard, Jr.
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Enclosures
cc: Hazen & Sawyer
Mooresville Regional Office
Valerie Lancaster
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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April 10, 1995
Mr. E. Bruce Morgan
Town Administrator
Town of Long View
2404 lst Avenue S.W.
Blckory, North Carolina 28602-2009
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APR 12 1995
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SUBJECT: Approval
Engineering Amendment
Hickory/Long View/Burke Co.
201 Facilities Plan
Town of Long View Portion
Dear Mr. Morgan:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its review of the
subject Engineering Amendment and finds it satisfactory. The Amendment addresses
providing the following:
a. 33rd Street SW Extension: Approximately 633 1.f of 8-inch sewer to
provide service to the area.
b. U.S. Highway 64/70: Approximately 1,430 1.f of 8-inch sewer to
provide service to the south side of Highway 64/70.
c. 37th Street SW: Approximately 779 1.f of 8-inch sewer to provide
service to homes located along this street.
d. I-40 Force Main: Bore approximately 2801.f. of 6-inch force main
encased in 12-inch steel pipe encasement under I-40 to allow for the
construction of a future pump station, to be located immediately north of
1-40, which will serve the area between I-40 and 15th Avenue Place NW
as well as 15th Avenue Place and 20th Street Circle.
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The total estimated cost of this recommended work is $110,121.00.
The subject Engineering Amendment to the Long View portion of the Hickory
201 Facilities Plan is hereby approved.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Cecil G.
Madden, Jr., of our staff at [phone], extension 614.
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John R. Blowe, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A, Preston Howard, Jr, PE, Director
April 10, 1995
Mr. William Jerry T
Director of Public Utilities
City of Hickory
P. O. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603-0398
Dear Mr. Tyr'
ENVIRONMENT, NT, "- EAUM,
ei NATURAL RESOURCE
APR t
Amendment to Greater Hickory
201 Facilities Plan
Lower Henry Fork
Upper South Fork River Basin.
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its review of the
subject 201 Facilities Plan Amendment and has the attached comments. A revised 201
Facilities Plan Amendment which incorporates responses to these comments should be
submitted for our review and approval as soon as possible.
I.f you have any questions cone g this matter, please contact me at (919)
733-6900, extension 614.
Sincerely,
Supervisor
Facilities Evaluation Unit
Attachment
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CITY OF HICKORY
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMENTS
1. Refer to page 3.
a. Clarify the difference between barrel manholes and "F&C" manholes.
b. Identify the length of the proposed river crossing and provide a basis for
the estimated cost.
c. The SRF loan fee does not apply, to the subject project, since application
is for a loan in the Clean Water Bond Program.
d. Break down the technical and legal costs. Identify separately, the costs
for legal, planning, design, and construction inspection. EPA cost curves
are used to determine the ceiling for eligible planning and design
reimbursements.
2. Confirm inter -local agreements are not involved with the subject project.
3. Confirm adequate wastewater transport and treatment capacity is available at the
end of the proposed force main.
4. Page 8 indicates three different population densities for Hickory. Please clarify.
5. Table 4, on page 9, should also identify the acreage for each subarea.
6. Advise how odors and corrosion are to be addressed. Confirm if capital and
O&M costs for these items were addressed in the cost effective analysis. These
costs should be itemized.
7. Page 10 discusses the sizing of pump stations. Typically, we expect a pump
station to be sized for the peak flow from tributary gravity lines, plus the
maximum pumping rate from tributary force mains. Revise accordingly or
provide clear basis.
8. Page 11 discusses the no action alternative. Provide a description of soils in the
area and advise if soils will not support on site systems. Confirm with a letter
from county sanitarian if septic systems are failing in the area.
9. Table 7, on page 25, describes two pump stations. Explain the terms "2a - -4b"
and "2a - 3b" found in the size column.

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10. Show the phased alternative is more cost effective than the non -phased
alternative 2A. Provide details of this analysis including itemized capital costs
of Phases I and II, itemized annual O&M costs and a schedule for constructing
Phase II.
11. Identify class of the waters in the vicinity of the proposed pump station. If the
pump station is in Class C waters, then a 5-year power outage history will be
necessary to justify funding of emergency standby generator equipment. Size
and cost of the emergency standby equipment should be itemized in the Facility
Plan.
12. Details of the chemical feed equipment, proposed on page 33, should be
provided. Capital cost, feed rates and annual chemical costs should be
identified. Confirm these costs have been included in the cost effective
analysis.
13. Page 36 discusses typical current and expected user charges. Provide in the
Facility Plan calculations that show increased revenues from the first years
billable flow will cover the $382,000 debt payment, the $29,841 added
operations and maintenance cost and the added $169,820 treatment cost.
14. Provide a transcript or detailed su nmaiy of the public hearing with an affidavit
of publication.
15. Provide a resolution from the unit of local government agreeing to implement
the selected alternative.
16. Provide a certification from the local governmental unit stating whether a
petition for vote was filed within 15 days of the applicants public hearing.
17. Table 16 on page 35 identifies preliminary design criteria for Phase 1 of the
selected alternative. Advise how average daily flows for the gravity sewers
were estimated.
18. Advise how the pumps for Phase I were sized for the selected alternative.
Advise what will be required to upgrade the pump station for Phase IT flows.
Itemize these costs.
19. Page 33 has a discussion about a three compartment wetwell with water control
gates to direct incoming flow to each of the remaining two wet wells. Please be
advised that a value review will be conducted on the final plans and
specifications that are submitted for permit review and approval.

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20. A loan offer cannot be extended without the prior approval of the Local
Government Commission.
21. Responses are required for the attached environmental comments including those
from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services. As you are aware, in order to
receive funding, we must send the FNSI to the State Clearinghouse by May 5,
1995. You are encouraged to contact each Agency directly and obtain a letter
of concurrence with the subject project.
22. Provide 7 copies of the revised Facility Plan with your written responses to our
comments.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMENTS
AMENDED HICKORY FACILITIES PLAN
April 4, 1995
1. The soil analysis should include a specific discussion of limitations that restrict the use of
septic tank/drainfields.
2. The route of the proposed transport lines should be clearly delineated by sections for the
existing vegetated habitat types. Each section should be described so that it can be
determined if areas are previously cleared or undisturbed.
3. The environmental section of the report must include a specific discussion of water quality
characteristics/conditions of the South Fork and Henry Fork Rivers.
4. The plan anticipates minimal impact to streams from the proposed construction. What are
the anticipated secondary impacts that are normally associated with degradation of water
quality when significant growth occurs?
5. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should evaluate the project to determine if
jurisdictional areas will be impacted.
6. What is the source of potable water for the area?
7 Comments were received from several agencies. Responses are required for the comments
from the Wildlife Resources Commission, State Engineers Review Group, Office of Waste
Reduction, Department of Cultural Resources, and Division of Water Resources. The U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Services has not commented on the project.
Attachments

NCWRC,HCP,FRLLS LAKE
TEL
Mar 16'95
13:25 No.003 P.04
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
312 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3.391
MEMORANDUM Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: . Melba McGee, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
.••Dpt.fof Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
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FROM: Stephanie E. Goudreau, Mt. Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE; March 16, 1995
SUBJECT: DEHNR Project No. 712, Greater Hickory 201 Facilities
Plan Amendments Draft Report and Environmental
Assessment, Catawba County.
This correspondence responds to a request by you for our
review and comments regarding the Draft Report for the Greater
Hickory 201 Facilities Plan Amendments and Environmental
Assessment (EA), Catawba County. These comments are provided in
accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-567d.)
and the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1
through 113A-2 ; 1 NCAC 25).
The City of Hickory is annexing the area south of the
current city limits and has examined ways to expand sewer service
to this area. The recommended alternative includes two
interceptors and two pump stations, which would be phased -in over
the planning period. Phase I would include 9,900 linear feet
(1f) of 24-inch and 7,920 if of 27-inch interceptor from NC 10 to
a new Startown Road/US 321 pu--p station, and 37,000 if of 16-inch
force main from the pump station to the Henry fork Wastewater
Treatment Plant, which is currently being expanded. An EA for
Phase 1 is included in this document. All sewer interceptors and
force mains will be located at least 50 feet from the top of
banks of streams, except where topography prevents this. In most
cases the actual distance from the top of the bank to the sewer
line will be much greater than 50 feet. An 18-inch interceptor
will cross the Henry Fork River in one location.
Biological staff of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) have no objections to the Plan Amendments and
concur with the findings of the EA. we have the following
additional recommendations for minimizing adverse impacts to
fisheries and wildlife resources when installing sewer lines:

14CWRO<P,FALLS LAKE TEL:[phone] Mar 16'95 13:25 No.003 P.05
DEHNR Project No. 712 Page 2 March 16, 1995
1) In areas where existing development and/or topography
prevent leaving a 50-foot undisturbed buffer" zone between
streams and land disturbance, extra sedimentation control
measures should be placed between streams and construction
activities. These might include silt fencing in front of
hay bales or brush piles.
2) The stream crossing should be made perpendicular to the
stream if possible to minimize impacts to riparian
vegetation. Sewer lines should also be buried in the
substrate at the crossing or attached to a bridge so that
fish passage is not blocked and debris does not collect. We
do not recommend installing a sewer line across the stream
on piers because of past experience with changes in river
flow patterns and increased erosion resulting from this
practice.
3) If sewer lines are encased in concrete at the crossing, this
must be accomplished ao that wet concrete does not.contact
live stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering
the stream'.a water chemistry and causing a fish kill.
4) Excavated material should be stockpiled away from streams,
5) Woody riparian vegetation should be preserved as much as
possible at the stream crossing. Trees that must be removed
should be cut near ground level, leaving the stump and roots
in the bank for stability and to possibly sprout.
6) Natural materials should be used as much as possible to
restore stream banks at the crossing. Riprap should be
limited to the stream bank below the high water mark, and
vegetation should be used for stabilization above high
water.
7) Permanent herbaceous vegetation in disturbed areas should be
established within 15 days of ground disturbing activities
to provide long term erosion control. We prefer a "seed as
you go" strategy rather than allowing a large amount of soil
to lay bare.
8) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should be contacted to
determine if a 404 permit under the Clean Water Act is
required for this project. Contact is Mr. Steve Chapin at
704/271-4014.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
project. If you have any questions regarding these comments,
please contact me at 704/652-4257,
CC:
Mr. Chris Gaudreau, District 8 Fisheries Biologist
Mr. Jack Mason, District 8 Wildlife Biologist

March 14, 1995
Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
Through:
SUBJECT:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Permits and Engineering
State Engineers Review Group
Monica Swihart Ad 6-u—
Water Quality Planning
MWA-
Michael Allen, Environmental Engineer
C.;0lc-
Carolyn McCaskill, Supervisor
State Engineer Review Group
Environmental Assessment
Greater Hickory 201 Facilities Plan Amendment
Interceptor, Pump Station, and Force Main Sewer
Improvements
This project consists of providing sewer service to the Lower Henry
Fork/Upper South Fork River Basin. Two (2) pump stations with associated
force main and two (2) interceptors will be constructed.
Prior to any construction of the proposed gravity sewer, pump stations,
or force main, a non -discharge application must be submitted and approved
by the State Engineer Review Groupin accordance with the non -discharge
regulations, 15A NCAC 2H .0200.
If you have any questions or concerns about the above information,
feel free to give me a call.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Office of Waste Reduction
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Gary E. Hunt, Director
March 20, 1995
To: Melba McGee, Office of Policy Development
Through: David Williams, Program Manager /3j60
Pollution Prevention Program
Office of Waste Reduction
From: Lindsay L. Mize, EITi r i nental Engineer
Pollution Prevention Program
Office of Waste Reduction
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Subject: Comments on Project Number 712, Lower Henry Fork/Upper South Fork River Basin
Interceptor, Pump Station, and Force Main Sewer improvements, Greater Hickory
' 201 Facilities Plan Amendment, March, 1995, Burke County
Hickory/Longview/Burke County are proposing to expand its wastewater collection
system. The alternatives analysis section of the document does not address water conservation
as an alternative to reduce peak flows or pollution prevention to reduce influent pollutant inputs
from business and industry. Although these alternatives may not eliminate the need for
expanding the waste collection, treatment and disposal facilities, they may reduce the size and
cost of the expanded facility, or they may effect the economics such that another alternative
becomes more attractive. '
In promoting water use efficiency Hickory/Longview/Burke County may wish to
consider offering water conservation information to its residents and industries through fliers in
the monthly water bills, public service announcements, special mailings, etc.
Hickory/Longview/Burke County may also wish to consider adjusting its rate structure to create
an incentive for water conservation for all of its industrial/commercial users and residents. This
would most likely be cheaper in the long run for the public than expanding the waste treatment
and disposal facilities. It is also likely that industrial users of the system could identify
opportunities to reduce pollutant loading through pollution prevention.
Also the construction phase of this project should address the following methods to
minimize further the environmental impact of the project:
• Trees, brush, and other materials generated from clearing and grubbing should be processed
to avoid open air incineration or burial in a landfill. Grinding of the materials for use as
mulch, compost, or boiler fuel would be an appropriate option.
P.O. Eox 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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March 20, 1995
• Seeding of disturbed areas during the construction phases for erosion and sedimentation
control could utilize hydro -seeding or compost in place of straw and asphalt tack. Asphalt
tack could pose a threat to water quality, especially in the event of heavy rainfall before the
tack dries. Hydro -seeding and compost are made from recycled materials, thus helping to
provide beneficial end uses for waste materials and also thereby minimizing their disposal
impacts.
• Waste materials (concrete, wood, steel) from the project should be reused or recycled. A
construction & demolition recycling center could assist with this. There are several operating
within North Carolina. For contacts call the Office of Waste Reduction.
• The project should consider using recycled materials or recycled -content products in
construction. Examples would include crushed concrete sub -base, crumb -rubber for the
asphalt, and recycled plastic fence posts or lumber.
The Office of Waste Reduction would like to offer its free, non -regulatory, technical
assistance to the municipality, existing industries and any new industries that locate in this area.
If the Office Waste Reduction can be of assistance, please call 919/571-4100. Thank -you.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
John N. Morris, Director
March 16, 1995
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
FROM: John Sutherlan
SUBJECT: Greater Hickory 201 Facilities Plan Amendment
Review Project No. 712
We have reviewed this document and have the following comment:
The total construction costs shown in Table 5 - Alternative No. 1 Costs,
$4,531,000 on Page 23 does not match the construction cost sub -total shown in
Table 10 - Alternative No. 1 Present Worth on Page 28. The corresponding tables
for the other alternatives all match. Please have engineers check this.
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We have conducted a se'rch of our maps and files and have located the following
structure of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the
project:
Yoder's Mill, location shown on reap. This property was listed in the
National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1980,
We are concerned about the noise, odor, and increased traffic which may
adversely affect the historic structures on the property. Therefore,. the planned
activities are subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and
the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. This means that
our office must review the plans for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation before any work begins.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council'on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.`
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill -Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.
Asheville Field Office
330 Ridgefield Court
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Mr. Reginald Sutton
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 29535
Raleigh. North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Sutton:
Subject: Greater Hickory 201 Facilities Plan Amendment, Catawba County.
North Carolina
We received a copy of the subject document on March 6, 1995, requesting
our comments. The following comments are provided in accordance with the
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16
U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to the information provided with your letter., this project will
involve the construction of an interceptor and pump station that will
connect to the existing Henry Fork Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP).
It will also involve the 'construction of 9,900 linear feet of 24 inch and
7,920 linear feet of 27 inch gravity sewer line and 37,000 linear feet of
16 inch force main. The gravity line will be aligned along the west bank
of the South Fork River, the pump station will be sited on the east bank
of the South Fork River, and the force main will follow the.South Fork
and Henry Fork Rivers upstream to the Henry Fork WWTP. All gravity sewer
and force main routes paralleling waterways will be located at least
50 feet from the river banks. The discharge capacity at the Henry Fork
WWTP will be expanded from 4.5 million gallons per day to 9.0 million
gallons per day. The treatment process at the WWTP includes screening,
raw sewage pumping, grit removal, flow equalization, primary
clarification, activated sludge biological nutrient removal, secondary
clarification, chlorine disinfection, de -chlorination with sulfur
dioxide, cascade re -aeration, flow monitoring, and sampling. The purpose
of the project is to provide sewer service for a recently annexed area
along the US 321 corridor.
The U.S. Fish.and Wildlife Service (Service) is particularly concerned
about the potential impacts the proposed action may have on the federally
threatened dwarf -flowered heartleaf (Hexastvlis naniflora), and wetland
systems within the project impact area. Preference should be given to
sewer line alignments and construction techniques that avoid or minimize
impacts to these resources.
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The Service completed a formal consultation with the North Carolina
Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration in
October 1993 specifically on the proposed construction of US 321 corridor
in Catawba County and likely adverse impacts to several known populations
of the federally threatened dwarf -flowered heartleaf (Hexastvlis
naniflora). Figure 1 on Page 3 of the environmental assessment suggests
that the proposed force main will follow the US 321 alignment, yet on
Page 2 it states that "...the force main will follow the South Fork and
Henry Fork Rivers upstream to the Henry Fork WWTP." We would
appreciate clarification on the force main route since an alignment along
US 321 will likely adversely affect the above -mentioned Hexastvlis
populations.
We appreciate the fact that the sewer line routes were surveyed for
Hexastvlis naniflora, but would appreciate additional detail on the
survey methodology, particularly the time of year the survey was
conducted and coverage of the specific routes. Hexastvlis naniflora is
difficult to distinguish between wild ginger Asarum canadense and other
species in the genus Hexastvlis when not in flower. Considering the fact
that several populations are known from within and adjacent to the US 321
corridor, the Service believes that additional populations may occur
within the vicinity of the proposed project.
Regarding wetland impacts, the assessment states "the total impact cannot
be precisely determined without an exact survey of where the force main
would be installed, and an associated wetland delineation. I.t can be
stated, however, that the total impact would be less than six acres and
that installation practices will be in accordance with the provisions of
Nationwide 12." In our opinion, wetland impacts, both extent and the
quality and types of wetlands to be impacted, should be identified in an
environmental assessment. What about avoidance and minimization efforts?
The lack of detail in this section is disturbing to us and makes it
impossible for us to provide any substantive comments or recommendations
to further minimize adverse impacts.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments and request that
you continue to keep us informed on the progress of this project. In any
future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log
Number 4-2-95-058.
Sincerely,
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Bob Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Field Office,
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143, Asheville, NC 28801-5006

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. B. Gary McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
P. 0. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Mr. McGee:
April 6, 1995
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SUBJECT: Loan Application
Hickory, North Carolina
This will acknowledge receipt of three (3) copies of an application and
supporting documents for a state Ioan to aid in the cost of the construction of
interceptors, pump stations, and force mains for the Lower Henry Fork/Upper South
Fork area.
Upon initial review of the application it was found that the following required
items were not included:
1) Resolution(s) of governing body providing required assurances and
agreements and designating an authorized representative with a
certification by recording officer (copy enclosed; changes incorporated)
2) Certification of Minority Business Percentage Goal. Certification from
the authorized representative that this project will incorporate the
minority business goals as adopted in accordance with G.S. 143-128(c)
and the city will report the attained goals to the state.
For bond Ioan applications, the additional documents must be provided:
1) Certification that no petition from voters was filed 15 days after hearing
date (see attached form).
P.O. Box 29535, Paleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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h e wing ite e ub 't d f r ditiona rioritv i ts:
1) Resolution establishing capital reserve fund within the wastewater budget.
2) Resolution(s) of the governing body or supporting data for
meeting criteria for water conservation.
a) Continuing infiltration/inflow program.
b) Water conservation education program.
c) Incentives for water conservation or installation of low flow
devices.
3) Site Certificates from the applicant and attorney stating the applicant has
the necessary sites, rights -of -way, or easements acquired. The applicant
must submit evidence that property has been acquired.
Upon receipt of the above items the application and supporting documents will
be processed and you will be notified if additional information is required. Submittal
of final plans and specifications will place your application in a higher category for
funding and is required for bond funding. Final plans and specifications should be
submitted no later than June 1, 1995.
.Also, a monthly schedule of disbursement of bond loan funds will be required
prior to an award of funds.
Please be advised that all supporting documentation must be submitted by
April 28,_1995 in order to be included in the priority ranking.
If we can be of assistance, please call this office at (919) 73 -6900,
extension 619.
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cc: HDR Engineers
Mooresville Regional Office
File
Sincerely,
Don Evans, Supervisor
State Revolving Loan & Grant Program

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE,, Director
March 6, 1995
The City of Hickory
c/o Mr. Chuck Hanson, City Engineer
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, N.C. 28603
Dear Mr. Hanson:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed sediment excavation and boat ramp construction
Project # 941154, COE # 199500811
Catawba County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2983 issued to City of Hickory dated 29
December 1994.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Since
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626--0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
Catawba County
CER'1'iJ 1CATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public
Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to The City of Hickory in
Catawba County pursuant to an application filed on the 27th day of December of 1994 to dredge
Horseford Creek from Glenn Hinton, Jr. Park to Lake Hickory.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters
of Horseford Creek in conjunction with the proposed development in Catawba County will not result
in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of
North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-
500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge (50 NTUs in streams and rivers not designated as trout
waters by DEM; 25 NTUs in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and
reservoirs; 10 NTUs in trout waters).
2. If return water is proposed from the upland diked disposal area, the City must
have additional written approval from DEM for the design of this disposal
area.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification. This
Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the
Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in
the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless
such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 6th day of March, 1995.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ston Howard, Jr. P,
WQC# 2983

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director -
January 6, 1995
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: _ John R. Parker, Jr.
Inland '404' Coordinator
SUBJECT: '404' Project Review
The attached U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice for Action No. 199500811 dated
December 1, 1994 describing a proposed project by The City of Hickory has been circulated
- to interested state agencies for comments on applicable Section 404. and/or Section 10 permits.
Please indicate below youragency's position or viewpoint on the proposedproject and return
this form by January 27, 1995. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact me at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments 'with supporting data is
requested.
REPLY
y�PA
This offices the pr$$ect proposal.
No comment. .
Comments on this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as. proposed.
Signed ��--� Date
3 9S
P.Q: Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carciina 27611--7687 Telephone [phone] FAX 919=733-1495-
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
December 20, 1995
Memorandum to: Diane Wilburn 6
From: Rex Gleason
Prepared By: John Lesley
Subject: Stipulated Penalty Demand
SOC No. EMC WQ 93-24
City of Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County
Attached are suggested letters for the Director's signature
regarding payment of a stipulated penalty for violation of the SOC
interim limits for BOD for the month(s) of August and September,
1995.
Also attached is a copy of the response received from the City
of Hickory to the NOV issued for the violation of the SOC interim
BOD monthly average limit. Your Office was previously sent a copy
of the NOV.
The City's response indicates that some construction
activities may have been responsible for the noncompliance. Also
a.breakdown of the cable system in the syphon of the secondary
clarifier and malfunctioning drain valve also contributed to the
noncompliance. It is the opinion of this Office that the process
equipment failures did have an adverse impact on the ability of the
facility to efficiently remove BOD. Modification of the facility's
primary clarifier was started on September 17, 1995. BOD values
for September 19-22, 1995 were significantly higher than other
periods of the month which suggests that the City may be correct to
equate BOD ifncomplirance with the down time of the primary
clarifier. This Office recommends that the stipulated penaltynot
be assessed because'conditions may have existed which were beyond
the City's control.-
;`,;•, s
Violations of the SOC interim limits for BOD were reported in
September, 1994 and January, February, March, April, and May, 1995.
NOVs were issued for the violations and recommended letters for
stipulated penaltly demands were sent to the Director for his
consideration. To date no actions have been taken by the Division
relative to the noncompliance.

VState of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. B. Gary McGee, City .Manager
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 938
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Dear Mr. McGee:
HNFt
Subject: Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
and Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Hickory
SOC EMC WQ No. 93-24
Stipulated Penalties
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, NC
The City of Hickory entered into a Special Order by Consent,
SOC EMC WQ 93-24, with the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission whereby operation of the Hickory Henry Fork Wastewater
Treatment Plant has been placed under interim effluent limitations
and under an enforceable schedule while the existing facility is
being upgraded.
Under paragraph 2(g) of the Special Order by Consent the City
is required to comply with interim effluent limitations as set
forth in the Consent Order. The City failed. to comply with the
interim effluent monthly limitations for BOD contained in
Attachment A of the Order for the months of August and September,
1995.
Paragraph•4 of the Consent Order provides that the stipulated
penalty -is riot due if the Permittee satisfies the Division that'the
failure to comply was due to events or circumstances beyond_,,the
Permittee's'-control. You were notified of the violations and ;your
right.to justify the City's failure to meet the interim effluent
limitations in a Notice of Violation dated November 28, 1995. •
I have reviewed the City's reply dated December 11, 1995 which
stated that the violations occurred because of construction
activities and mechanical failure of process equipment. After
careful review of this matter, I have found sufficient
justification to waive the stipulated penalty.
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SOC EMC WQ No. 93-24
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You are reminded that waiving the penalty will not foreclose
further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure
to meet deadline dates, or interim effluent violations.
If you have any'questions concerning this notification, please
contact Ms. Diane Wilburn at [phone] ext. 232 or Mr. D. Rex
Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, at [phone] in
our Mooresville Regional Office.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Attorney General's Office
SOC Files
Mooresville Regional Office

pVState of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James. B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. B. Gary McGee, City
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina
Manager
28603
Subject:
kerve_A
®EHNf�
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
and Environmental Management
Commission vs City of Hickory
SOC EMC WQ No. 93-24
Stipulated Penalties
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. McGee:
The City of Hickory entered into a Special Order by Consent,
SOC.EMC WQ 93-24, with the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission whereby operation of the Hickory Henry Fork Wastewater
Treatment Plant has been placed under interim effluent limitations
and under an enforceable schedule while the existing facility is'
being upgraded.
Under paragraph 2(g) of the Special Order by Consent the City
is required to comply with interim effluent limitations as set
forth in the Consent Order. The City failed to comply with the
interim effluent monthly limitation for BOD contained in Attachment,
A of the Order for the months of August and September, 1995.
Paragraph 4 of the Consent Order provides that the stipulated
penalty is not due if the Perznittee satisfies the Division that
failure to comply was due to:events or circumstances beyond the
Permittee's control. You were notified of the violations and your
right to justify the City's failure to meet the interim effluent
limitations in a Notice of Violation dated November 28, 1995.
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SOC EMC WQ No. 93-24
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I have reviewed the City's reply dated December 11, 1995 which
stated that the violations occurred because of construction
activities and process equipment failure. After careful review of
this matter, I have not found grounds or suff..cient justification
to waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to
paragraph 3 of the Special Order by Consent, a stipulated penalty
in the amount of $2,000 is due.
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources must be submitted to the
Department at the address given below within fourteen (14) days
from receipt of this demand:
Director
Division of Environmental Management
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
You are reminded payment of said penalties mentioned in this
letter will not foreclose further penalties for any future or
continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates, or interim
effluent violations.
If you have any questions concerning this notification, please
contact Ms. Diane Wilburn at [phone] ext. 232 or Mr. D. Rex
Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, at [phone] in
our Mooresville Regional Office.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Attorney General's Office_
SOC Files
Mooresville Regional Office

July 3,
North Carolina Division, of Environmental Management.
Mooresville Regional Field Office
919 North Main Street.
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Attn: Mr, Rex Gleason, Regional Water Quality Engineer
Re: Quarterly Construction Progress Report
Special Order by Consent No, EMCWQ-93-24
City of Hickory's Henry Fork WWTP
HDR Proj. No. 00231-019-018 (CA) HF - 11
Dear Mr. Gleason:
This letter is to bring you up to d.a
NC, t)i:11,1". Cyr:
ENVOWNWIENT
& MATIJRAL,
JUL U 5 1995
e status of construction at the Henry Fork WWTP..
As of July 1., 1995„ construction at the Henry Pork WWTP is over 70% complete. Specifically,
Tamer Construction's Contract A - General Construction is 80.6% complete, angle
Construction's Contract B - HVAC is 30.7©/© complete, and Via Electric Company's Contract C -
Electrical is 77.0% complete. These figures are somewhat misleading in that they include
materials stored on -site. Based on actual in -place construction, the percentage completes are:
Contract .A - 52 %, , Contract B - 20 %r , and Contract C _ 46 % .
The original contract schedule called for completion by November l0, 1995. Cumulative rain
days entitled to date equal 12 days. Approved Change Orders will extend the completion date
another 19 days. The contractual completion date is therefore December 11, 1.995. 1 estimate
that the contractor will be six weeks beyond that date. This puts completion of al! work into late
January 1 996 or early February 1 996„ This is still well ahead of they April. I, 1 996, schedule
called for in the SOC..
The secondary treatment portions of the project should be completed and placed in service by
December 1995. Once these units go on line, and the Rotating Biological Contactors are
decommissioned, the facility should quickly achieve compliance with both. the SOC and final
limas.
As noted in our April 1995 status report, the facility has been tenable to comply with the SOC
BODS limits. These problems continued into the second quarter of` 1995. Monthly BOD, limits
HIM Engineering, Inc.
of North Carolina
Suite 1400 Telephone
128 S. Tryon Street 704 338-1800
Charlotte, North Carolina Fax
28202-5001 704 338-6760

Mr. Rex Gleason
July 3, 1995
Page 2
were violated in April and May, with values of 48 mg/I and 49 mg/1, respectively. Each of these
months also had one weekly violation. Through the first 27 days of June, the facility has been in.
compliance on both a monthly and weekly average throughout the month.
The BODS violations continue to be a result of difficulties in keeping at least 35 RBCs running
and higher than expected influent wastewater. Regarding the latter, Burlington. Research labs is
completing the THE for the facility which should aid in identifying the high strength B©D5
source,
Please contact me if you require any additional information on these issues.
Sincerely,
HDR Engineering Inc. of North Carolina
Raymond D. Hamilton, P.E., DEE
Senior Project Manager
RD1-Unc
cc: Mr. W. Jerry Twiggs, City of Hickory
Mr. Watkins Bradberry, City of Hickory

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 7, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO: Dennis Ramsey
FROM: Keith Overcas
THROUGH: Rex Gleason
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT:
John Lesley CL
Stipulated Penalty Demand
SOC No. EMC WQ 93-24
City of Hickory Henry Fork WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797
Catawba County, NC
Attached is a copy of the City of Hickory's response to the
NOV issued on July 19, 1995 for violations of the SOC interim
weekly and monthly limits for BOD in April and May, 1994. Per your
request the suggested letters for the Director's signature are not
included.

July 28, 1995
Mr. B. Keith Overcash, PE, Regional Supervisor
NC Department of EHNR
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
CITY OF HICKORY
POST OFFICE BOX 398 • HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA 28603-0398 • 704-323-7500
FAX [phone]N.r'
0 : ��'`••� --''
Public Services Administration
�'`3JRCSb
JUL 3 1 1995
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation - Interim Limits Violations
Special Order by Consent EMC WQ 93-24
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP - NPDES Permit #NC0040797
Dear Mr. Overcash:
This letter is in response to your July 19, 1995, Notice of
Violation at our Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Facility. The
city, with the assistance of our consultant, has taken every effort
to maintain compliance with our SOC interim limits.
Burlington Laboratories continues to investigate all
industries identified as a possible contributor of BOD and
toxicity. Our efforts seem to'have made an impact on our influent
BOD. Our June report shows a reduction in our average daily BOD.
This reduction allowed us to meet our interim limits for June. We
have also been continuously operating our equalization basin and
have been able to run three of the six aerators in the basin.
We were in compliance in June and the first three weeks of
July. As more treatment units are completed, our results should
continue to improve. We will continue to make every effort
possible to meet the requirements of our SOC.
Should you have any questions concerning the above, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
ff�
tI�
Wm. Jifry Twiggs
Public Services Director
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Gary McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603-0398
Dear Mr. McGee:
xi 4 • A
IDEHNIfl
November 16, 1995
Subject: Permit No. WQ0011509
City of Hickory
U-2307 AA; Hickory Thoroughfare
from US 70/321 to North of 1-40
Sewer Extension
Catawba County
In accordance with your application received September 5, 1995, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0011509, dated November 16, 1995, to the City of Hickory for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection extension.
Please be advised the temporary gravity sewers, included as a part of the subject project, are being
permitted for existing flows only; the proposed permanent gravity sewers and force mains are being
permitted as "dry" lines to accomodate roadway construction and avoid roadway disturbance after said
construction is completed. Before the temporary Iines are abandoned, the new pump station is to be
constructed, and the proposed permanent lines are to be put into operation, a permit amendment shall be
required.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
•
N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT. HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
NOV 20 1995
ul'/; :1i! V1R'OVE; a
;GJRES i11E l?EGiiii;'Ri, OEFHCE
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being f
info ation concealing this matter, please contact Rick Moore a
eta °ba County . Health p" m nt
Mooresville Regional a Water Quality Section
NCD T - Design Services; Robert Wilcox, RE.
and d to you. you need a d.iti s
9 i 9 733-5083 t.527.
Sincerely,
P.E.

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Hickory
Catawba County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 1,227 linear feet of 10 inch temporary gravity sewer
connecting to an existing pump station and the discharge of 0 GPD (no new flow) of collected domestic,
commercial, and industrial wastewater into the City of Hickory's existing sewerage system, and the
construction of approximately 805 linear feet of 10 inch dry gravity sewer and approximately 1,256 linear
feet of 14 inch dry force main to connect to a proposed pump station (to be permitted at a later date) to
serve as a relocation of existing lines to accomodate roadway construction pursuant to the application
received September 5, 1995, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Hickory's
Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership,
or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from
the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shall be scheduled so as not to
- interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflowor bypass discharge of
wastewater to the surface waters of the State.

7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been
installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management, in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
10. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in the
pump station,
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
c. A screened vent for the wet well,
d. Fillets located in the wet well at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalk,
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained,
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
12. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required
by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities.
13. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
2

Permit issued this the 16th day of November, 1995.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston i oward, Jr., P. ., Director
Division of nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011S09

Permit No. WQ0011509
November 16, 1995
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
1
4

October 20, 1995
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Mooresville Regional Field Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Attn,: Mr. Rex Gleason, Regional Water Quality Engineer
Re: Quarterly Construction Progress Report
Special Order by Consent No. EMCWQ-93-24
City of Hickory's Henry Fork WWTP
HDR Proj. No. 00231-019-018 (CA) HE - 11
Dear Mr, Gleason:
NC.
141314,111
& RESOURcES
? 5 1995
This letter is to bring you up to date on the status of:construction at the Henry Fork WWTP.
MkNAkillir
OFEt
As of October 1, 1996, construction at the Henry Fork WWTP is nearing 70% actual complete.
Figures previously noted in our last Quarterly Report were found to have been inflated by
inadvertent "double" counting of some materials stored on site. Thamer had changed office
managers on the project, and the new manager overlooked removing materials stored from his
stored materials list as they were incorporated in the constructed work. Unfortunately, we did
not catch the discrepancy until review of the September partial payment request.
A more detailed. analysis of actual "in the ground" construction shows that Thamer
Construction's Contract A -General Construction is 71.9% complete, Triangle, Construction's
Contract B-HVAC is 46.5% complete, and Via Electric Company's Contract C-Electrical is
56..4% complete.
The original con -tract schedule had called for completion by November 10, 1995. Cumulative
rain days entitled to date equal 15 days. Approved Change Orders will extend the completion
date another 19 days.. Another change order is in preparation that includes an additional 2.1
days. The projected "contractual" completion date is January 4, 1996. I estimate that the
completion of all work by the contractor will be four to five weeks beyond that. date. This puts
completion of all work into early February 1996.
While the above date is still well ahead of the April 1, 1996, schedule called for in the SOC, the
City wants the main process units on line as soon as possible. Therefore, the contractor has been
directed to place emphasis on getting the aeration basins, process building pumps, and secondary
HDR Engineering, Inc.
of North Carolina
Suite 1400
128 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
28202-5001
Telephone
704 338-1800
Fax
704 338-6760

Pillilli
Mr. Rex Gleason
October 20, 1995
Page 2
clarifiers on line by December 15, 1995. As noted in our last report, the Henry Fork WWTP
should come into compliance with both the SOC and fmal limits shortly after the secondary
processes are brought on line.
As noted in previous status report, the facility has been unable to comply with the SOC BOD5
limits. These problems continued into the third quarter of 1995. Monthly BOD5 limits were
violated in August and September, with values of 52 mgll and 53 mg/1, respectively. There was
one weekly violation in September.
The BOD5 violations continue to be a result of difficulties in keeping at least 35 RBCs running.
Over the last three months only 32 RBCs have been operational_ Eight RBCs are permanently
down, and an average of eight others are inoperable at any given time. The previously noted
higher than expected influent wastewater strength has not been a problem this quarter. Influent
BOD5 has averaged below 220 mg/l each month. In September, Thamer Construction had one
primary clarifier off line for two weeks for installation of the new weirs and effluent trough
covers.
Please contact me if you require an additional information on these issues.
Sincerely,
HDR Engineering Inc. of North Carolina
Raymond D. Hamilton, P.E., DEE
Senior Project Manager
RDH/nct
cc: Mr. Graham K. Gilley P.E., City of Hickory
Mr. Keith Buff, City of Hickory
Mr. Watkins Bradberry, City of Hickory

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A, Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director
March 2, 1994
Mr. Jerry Twiggs, p for of Public Utilities
City of Hickory
P. ©.Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
SUBJECT: City of Hickory
Perrnit No. NC0040797
Authorization to Construct
Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion
Project No. CS370389-17
Catawba County
Mr. Twiggs
Me final plans and specifacatlons for the subject project have been reviewed and found
to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of additions and modifications to
upgrade and expand the City of Hickory's Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant from 6
MGD to 9 MGD to consist of a new mechanical. bar screen; influent pump station
improvements, including a new electrical control building and replacement of the existing
pumps with two (2) new 5,000 GPM and two (2) 8,000 GPM variable speed pumps; a new
el 24-inch force main; new influent flow meters; a new grit rernoval chamber and grit
washer building; enlargement of the existing equalization basin to 2 MG capacity with a new
valve system for flow control; a new primary clarifier splitter box; replacement of the existing
RBCs with a dual train activated sludge treatment system designed for biological nutrient
removal, including parallel 4.5 .MGD capacity basins sized for 12-hour total hydraulic
detention time, each divided into three (3) anaerobic cells with mechanical mixers, three (3)
anoxic cells with mechanical mixers, and a single aerated cell with fine bubble diffusers and
three (3) 4,690 cfm centrifugal blowers; sludge return and recirculation pumps with sludge
return capacity of 9 MGD and recirculation capacity of 18 MGD, respectively; a secondary
clarifier splitter box; two (2) new circular clarifiers with 4.5 MGD capacity each; enlargement
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of the chlorine contact tank including new gas chlorine and sulfur dioxide
chlorination/dechlorinaiion; conversion of the existing rectangular clarifiers to acted sludge
holding/digestion tanks for pri a y and secondary sludge; pumps for supernatant decanting,
sludge \Tasting and sludge transfer to a new tank truck loading station; chemical storage and
:feed facilities for alum and polymer; additions and improvements to existing odor control
facilities including relocation of an existing scrubber;additional standby generator capacity;
new process instrumentation; and all associated site work, yard piping, and electrical work.
Do not proceed with construction until the Authorization -to -Award package, EEO, and
doct `nentation/certification have been reviewed, and you are in receipt of our approval,,
:ending is desired for project construction.
fo
The Permitter shall employ an actively State certified wastewater treatment plant
operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator
must hold a valid State Certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission., When a new
chief operator must be obtained to be in responsible charge of the new facilities, it is required
that this be done by the time the construction of the facilities is 50% complete.
The Authorization -to -Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph C of
NPDES Permit No. NC0040797, issued December 1, 1993 and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with. the approved
plans, specifications, and supporting documents; and are in compliance with the conditions
and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0040797.
The Permitter: shall have an acceptable sludge analysis and a sludge trxicity analysis
which have been approved by the Division of Environmental ligement, Water Quality,
Section prior to the disposal of any sludge from the new wastewater treatment plant. Copies
of the analyses, supporting documents, and approvals shall be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Managemer, is Mooresville Regional Office.
The disposing, selling or free distribution of wet, dried, composted sludge or sludge -like
is from wastewater facilities without prior review and approval by this Division is
g the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate it e existing wastewater treatment facilities at all
times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the
NPDES Permit.
You are retnded that it is mandatory if r the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. in addition, the specifications must clearly state what the
contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.

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e 1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be forwarded to you for
your files. The copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by
the Owner for the life of the project.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Mail the
Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P. O. Box 29535, Raleig#1, North Carolina.
27626-0535. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Bill
Hoffman, at [phone], extension 615.
Sincerely,
Attachment
RPT:vk.
ITDR Engineering
Mr. Don Safi -it
lle Regional Office
Mr. Tom Fahnestock
Mr. Don Evans
Ms. Valerie Lancaster
Mr. Robert Teulings
Ms. Cindy Finan
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ENGINEER'S CER11FICATION
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the
construction of the project,
(Project)
for the
(Name or Location) (Project Owner)
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the project construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No.
Date
Permit No. NC0040797
Date: March 2, 1994

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A, Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 30, 1994
Mr. B. Gaiy McGee, City Manager
City of Hickory
P. O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Special Order by Consent
EMC WQ 93-24
Catawba County
Dear Mr, McGee:
Attached for your records is a copy of the signed Special Order by Consent approved by the
Environmental. Management Coa°nrnission.
The terms and conditions of the Order are in full effect, and you are reminded that all final
permit limits contained in the permit must be rnet except those modified by the conditions of the
Order.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact Jeff Bouchelle at [phone]
ext. 530.
Sincerely,.
A_ Preston How
Attachment
cc: Regional Office
Mike Horn, EPA
Ken Eagleson
Robert Farmer
Jeff Bouchelle
Central Files
P.0, Box 29535. Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF
NORTH CAROLINA
NPDES PERMIT
NO. NC0040797
HELD BY THE
CITY OF HICKORY
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SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT
EMC WQ NO. 93-024
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Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.)
143-215.2 and 143-215.67, this Special Order by Consent is
entered into by the City of Hickory, hereinafter referred to as
the City, and the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina created by
G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the Commission:
1. The City and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) That the City holds North Carolina NPDES Permit No.
NC0040797 for operation of an existing wastewater treatment
works and for making an outlet therefrom for treated
wastewater to the Henry Fork River, Class C waters of this
State in the Catawba River Basin, but is unable to comply
with the final effluent limitations for BOD5, TSS, and
Chronic Toxicity set forth in the Permit. Compliance will
require preparation of plans and specifications for and
construction and operation of additional treatment works.
(b) That noncompliance with final effluent limitations
constitutes causing and contributing to pollution of the
waters of this State named above, and the City is within the
jurisdiction of the Commission as set forth in G.S. Chapter
143, Article 21.
(c) That • the City desires to cause or allow the discharge of
280,000 gpd additional domestic strength wastewater flow to
the treatment works, and that the discharge of such
additional wastewater will not result in any significant
degradation of the quality of any waters.
(d) That the City has secured financing for planning and
construction of treatment works which, when constructed and
properly operated, will be sufficient to adequately treat
the wastewater presently being discharged and the additional
wastewater desired to be discharged, to the extent that the
City will be able to comply with final permit effluent
limitations.

Hickory Henry Fork SOC
page two
(e) •Since this Special Order is by Consent, neither party
will file a petition for a contested case or for judicial
review concerning its terms.
2. The City, desiring to comply with the permit identified in
paragraph 1(a) above, hereby agrees to do the following:
(a) Provide the Mooresville Regional Office of the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM), located
at 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina, with
a report of all additions of flow under the City's Special
Order, and update this report quarterly (on the fifteenth
(15) day of the months of January, April, July, and
October); beginning, the first quarter following the
issuance of this Special Order.
(b) Undertake the following activities in accordance with
the indicated time schedule:
1) Submit Final Drawings and Specifications for expansion
and upgrade by no later than June 18, 1993 MET
2) Begin Construction by no later than . . July 1, 1994
3) Complete Construction by no
later than April 1, 1996
4) Comply with final limits by no
later than June 30, 1996
(c) Comply with all terms and conditions of the permit
except those effluent limitations identified in paragraph
1(a) above. See Attachment A for all monitoring
requirements and effluent limitations. The permittee may
also be required to monitor for other parameters as
deemed necessary by the Director in future permits or
administrative letters.
(d) Submit quarterly progress reports detailing
construction of facilities. The report is due on the
fifteenth (15) day of each January, April, July, and October
until completion of construction on December 1, 1995.
(e) Initiate and implement a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation
(TRE) plan no later than March 15, 1994. Quarterly TRE
Progress Reports shall be submitted in triplicate to the
Mooresville Regional Office by the 15th day of each January,
April, July, and October until expiration or recission of
the Special Order by Consent. (MET)

Hickory Henry Fork SOC
Page three
(f) Develop and submit for approval as part of the City's
approved industrial pretreatment program a plan to reduce
influent wastestream .constituent spikes. Provide the
Mooresville Regional Office with quarterly progress reports
on actions taken to address influent wastestream constituent
spikes by the .15th day of each January, April, July,and
October until expiration or rescission of the Special Order
by Consent.
(g) During the time in which this Special Order by Consent
is effective, comply with the interim effluent limitations
contained in Attachment A. The following reflects only the
limitations that have been modified from NPDES requirements
by this Order:
Permit Limits
Parameters Unit Monthly Avq. Weekly -Avg.
BOD mg/1 summer: 23 34.5
winter: 30 45.0
TSS mg/1 30 45.0
Chronic_ .. _
Toxicity P/F Quarterly Pass @ 26%
Modified Limits (SOC)
Parameters Unit Monthly Avg. Weekly Avq.
BOD mg/1 45 60
TSS mg/1 .45 60
Chronic
Toxicity *
* A full range chronic test is to be conducted quarterly
utilizing effluent dilutions of 13%, 19.5%, 26%, 39%, and 52%.
(h) No later than 14 calendar days after any date identified for
accomplishment of any activity listed in 2(b) above, submit to
the Director of DEM written notice of compliance or
noncompliance therewith. In the case of noncompliance, the
notice shall include a statement of the reason(s) for
noncompliance, remedial action(s) taken, and a statement
identifying the extent to which subsequent dates or times for
accomplishment of listed activities may be affected.
(i) Enforce the water conservation provisions of the State
Building Code as it applies to new residential construction
(Volume II, Chapter IX 901.2)
(j) Develop and adopt sewer use ordinance limits for
non -conventional pollutants. Implement the pretreatment
program as approved by the Director, including the
enforcement of both categorical pretreatment standards and
local limits.

Hickory Henry Fork SOC
,Page four
(k) Identify any Infiltration and Inflow problems
associated with the facility and establish a program to
correct.
(1) Use forty percent (40%) of the revenue received by a
municipality from additional one-half percent (1/2%) sales and
use taxes levied during the first five fiscal years in which the
additional taxes are in effect in the municipality and thirty
percent (30%) of the revenue received by a municipality from
these taxes in the second five fiscal years in which the taxes
are in effect in the municipality for water and sewer capital
outlay purposes or to retire any indebtedness incurred by the
municipality for these purposes.
3. The City agrees that unless excused under paragraph 4, the City
will pay the Director of DEM, by check payable to the North
Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources,
stipulated penalties according to the following schedule for
failure to meet the deadlines set out in paragraphs 2(b) and
2(h), or failure to attain compliance with the effluent
limitations/monitoring requirements contained in Attachment A.
Failure to meet a schedule date " $100/day for the first 7
days; $500/day thereafter
Failure to maintain compliance with
any modified limit contained in the
SOC.
Failure to achieve compliance with
final effluent limits at final
compliance deadline.
Monitoring frequency violations
Failure to submit or late submittal
of progress reports identified in
paragraphs 2 (a) , 2 (d) , 2(e) and 2 (f) .
$1000/violation
$13,200 *
$100 per omitted value
per parameter
$50/day for the first
7 days; $250/day
thereafter
* The City was assessed a civil penalty (Case No. LV 94-84) of
$25,034.55 on March 10, 1994, with 75% of the civil penalty ($18,600
and $234.55 in investigation cost) for a total of $18,834.55 payable
immediately, and 25% ($6,200) held in abeyance until the final limits
compliance date.
4. The City and the Commission agree thatthestipulated penalties
are not .due if the City satisfies the DEM that noncompliance was
caused solely by:
a. An act of God;

Hickory Henry Fork SOC
Page five
b. An act of war;
c. An intentional act or omission of a third party
but this defense shall not be available if the act or
omission is that of an employee or agent of the defendant or
if the act or omission occurs in connection with a
contractual relationship with the permittee;
d. An extraordinary event beyond the permittee's control.
Contractor delays or failure to obtain funding will not be
considered as events beyond the permittee's control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes.
Failure within 30 days of receipt of written demand to pay the
Division, or challenge the Division by a contested case petition
pursuant to G.S. 150B-23, will be grounds for a collection action ,
which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate. The only
issue in such an action will be whether the 30 days has elapsed.
5. In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 143-215.67(b) the
Commission allows the City to accept the additional waste
specified below to its waste disposal system:
280,000 gpd of additional wastewater to allow for projected
growth. The nature of the additional flows is such that the
waste characteristics do not exceed those generally associated
with domestic waste or are pretreated to domestic strengths.
Waste of greater than normal domestic strength may be accepted if
the parameter(s) that exceed normal domestic strength wastewater
are not those for which interim limitations have been developed,
and it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director
that the additional waste will, not adversely affect the treatment
efficiency of the treatment system for any modified parameter or
result in the violation of any other permit limitation. All new
and proposed industrial wastes tributary to the system must be
controlled using all needed implementation of industrial waste
control and pretreatment ordinances. No wastewater can be
accepted which will add toxic wastewater characteristics, unless
the acceptance of the additional wastewater can be supported
through appropriate analyses acceptable to the Director.
6. This Special Order by Consent and any terms, conditions and
interim effluent limitations contained herein, hereby supersede
any and all previous Special Orders and Enforcement Compliance
Schedule Letters, and terms, conditions, and limitations
contained therein issued in connection with NPDES Permit No.
NC0040797.

Hickory Henry Fork SOC
Page six
7. Any Violation of terms of this Special Order by Consent,
including paragraphs 2(b) and 2(h) above and Attachments, by the
City shall terminate paragraph 5 of this Order and any authorized
additional waste not previously connected to the system shall not
thereafter be connected until the necessary sewerage system
improvements have been completed and placed in operation.
8. Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Order by Consent is
subject to enforcement action in addition to the above stipulated
penalties, including injunctive relief pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.6C.
9. The permittee, upon signature of the Special Order by Consent,
will be expected to comply with all schedule dates, terms, and
conditions of this document.
10. This Special Order by Consent shall expire September 30, 1996.
For the City
)
Date Ina-itek 1 t l91
For the Nor h arolin. Envir•nmental Management Commission
Date '.c -9
hair of the Commissio

ATTACHMENT A
Permit No. NC0040797
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Interim
During the period beginning on the effective date of this Special order and lasting until June 30, 1996 or upon termination
of the SOC, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharge shall be limited
and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units as specified Measurement Sample Sample
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Frequency Type Location*
Flow 6.0 MGD Continuous Recording I or E
SOD, 5 days at 20°C 45.0 mg/1 60.0 mg/1 Daily Composite I,E
Total Suspended Residue 45.0 mg/1 60.0 mg/1 Daily Composite E
NH3 as N 9.0 mg/1 Daily Composite E
Dissolved Oxygen ** Daily Grab E,U,D
Total Residual Chlorine Daily Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E,U,D
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3-+-TKN) Monthly Composite E
Total Phosphorous Monthly Composite E
Chronic Toxicity *** Quarterly Composite E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Daily• Grab E,U,D
*Sample locations: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U-Upstream 100 feet from the outfall, D-Downstream at two locations (D1-
Downstream at State Road 1143, D2-Downstream at Highway 10 crossing the South Fork Catawba River).
Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples. Stream samples shall be collected three times per week during June,
July, August, and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
*** Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) quarterly monitoring at 13%, 19.5%, 26%, 39%, and 52%; See Attachment S.
+ See Part III, Condition I.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored daily at the
effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no floating solids or visible foam in other that trace amounts.
The permittee may also be required to monitor for other parameters as deemed necessary by the Director in future permits
or Administrative letters.

EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Permit No. NC0040797
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units as specified Measurement Sample Sample
Monthly Avg. Daily Max. Frequency - Type Location*
Conductivity * Grab U,D
Cadmium 7.8 ug/1 Weekly Composite E
Chromium 195.0 ug/1• Weekly Composite E
Cyanide 20.0 ug/1 Weekly Grab E
Lead 98.0 ug/1: Weekly Composite E
Mercury 0.05 ug/14 Weekly Composite E
Nickel 343.0 ug/11 Weekly Composite E
Copper 2/Month Composite E
Chloride 2/Month Composite E
Flouride 2/Month Composite E
Zinc 2/Month Composite E

ATTACHMENT B
ChV Toxicity Monitoring Requirement (Quarterly)
The Permittee shall conduct chronic toxicity test using test
procedures outlined in:
1). The 'North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay
procedure (North Carolina Chronic Bioassay Procedure - Revised
*September, 1989) or subsequent version using full range
option outlined in Appendix A.
The test concentrations for this test series will be 13%, 19.5%,
26%, 39%, and 52%. (These dilutions may be modified provided that
Phase II methodology is adhered to.) The permit holder shall
perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish
compliance with the SOC condition. Effluent sampling for this
testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes. The tests will .be
performed in the months of January, April, July, and October.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this SOC condition
will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1)
for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code
THP3S. Additionally,•all testing results will be sent on DEM Form
AT-3 to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road
'Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting
chemical/physical measurements performed in association with the
toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste
stream.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests
performed by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
Order may be reopened 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 and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate 'retesting (within.30 days of initial monitoring
event). Failure to submit suitable test results will constitute a
violation of Order conditions.

SEWAGE SPILL REPORT
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APPENDIX 1
1
k
DATE
TIME V
NOTIFIED
TIME
ARRIVE
TIME
ENDED
LOCATIONJSOURCE
SURFACE WATER
IMPACTED
VOLUME
(GALLONS)
CAUSE
REPAIRS
CORRECTIVE ACTION
28-May-97
Behind Ellis Mills Plant #2 - 719 Old Lenoir Road
Horseford Creek
200
old sewer service line broke inside manhole
disconnected and plugged line
plugged line
- 3-Jun-97
10:00
10:30
Pump Station at MDI
Lake Hickory
7 Storm Water Discharge
pump station overflow due to heavy rains
relocate manhole or move pond
14-Aug-97
06:00
07;00
Grace Chapel Road near MDI
Lake Hickory
200-300
found reset switches off
reset switches
station check after every storm
3-Oct-97
07:30
08;00
14th Street. NW and 2nd Avenue. NW
Cripple Creek
100
3" force main broken
sleeved pipe & added new pipe section
4-Nov-97
01:00
03:00
Catawba Valley Boulevard PS
Muddy Creek
0
pumps failed
restarted pump station
26-Nov-97
02:00
02:30
Behind Catawba Valley Mall
Muddy Creek
1000
broken check vatve
repaired check vahre
station relocation in 1998
3-Dec-97
02:30
06:30
Synthetics Finishing - 569 Highway 321
Horseford Creek
5001
blockage in line causing a backup
unstopped line by rodding
investigate discharge
-
5-Dec-97
01:30
03:30
Highway 70 near Gateway Motel
Geitner Branch
500
support holding line gave way (8" sewerline)
installed new support
prevention with new support
-11-Dec•97
11:30
12:00 PM
Lake Hickory Country Club
Geitner Branch
40
roots in main line
roots removed with hydraulic machine
replace 601f. of line by 2115198
8-Jan-98
03:00 PM
06:00 PM
12th Street Drive. SW off of Highway 70
Henry Fork River
500
vandalism
cleaned 2x4's & bucket out of manhole
seal manholes
14-Jan-98
02:30 PM
04:00 PM
Behind Hickory Daily Record
Clark Creek
10001
pump failure
installed new pump
installed new pump
10-Feb-98
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
13th Street, SW 1500 Block
Longview Branch
500
vandalism to line with debris in manhole
fine augered and cleared of debris
new manhole cone section put in
13-Apr-98
04:00 PM
08:30 AM
Moose Club - 6th Street. NW
Lake Hickory
100
rupture in pipe
welded pipe back
28-May-98
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Old Lenoir Road & 7th Avenue, NW
Horseford Creek
1000
stopped up manhole
unstopped manhole with rodding machine
investigate industries up stream
11-Jun-98
05:00 PM
06:30 PM,
Northeast Plant - 310 Cloninger Mill Road
Falling Creek
10000
severe thunderstorm
none
evaluate pumping capacity
7-Ju1-98
05:05 PM
06:30 PM
D Avenue. SE
Lyle Creek
500
stoppage due to socks found in line
removed socks
investigate source of socks
18-Ju1-96
06;30 AM
07:00 AM
Valley Crossing PS off Catawba Valley Boulevard
Muddy Creek
200
gravel and grit blocking bar screen
cleaned screen & manhole of gravel
video the tributary Ines
25-Jul-98
11:30 AM
01;30 PM
Catawba Valley Boulevard near Catawba Mail
Muddy Creek
1000
power outage
no
new station under construction
20-Aug-98
12:30 PM
02:30 PM
Outfall Line off Highway 70 bet. 22nd St. & 27th St, SE
Clark Creek
500
main line stopped up (grease)
rodded line
inspect stream for grease prob.
20-Sep-98
08:00 PM
09:00 AM
Eastem end of NE WWTP parallel with Claninger Mill Pond Road
Falling Creek
300
bank eroded & allowed manhole to give way
manhole removed, pipe realigned & repair
creek crossing clean of debris
2-Oct-98
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Valley Crossing PS of Catawba Valley Boulevard
Muddy Creek
150
cotton lint stopped up Impeller
pumps backflushed & cleaned/checked
pump station being replaced
28-Nov-98
09:00 AM
09:30 AM
112 mile from Old NC 70 at 27th Avenue, NE on outfail sewer line
Lyles Creek
250
blockage in line
cleared blockage with rodding machine
line scoured with jet fodder
19-Dec-98
04:00 PM
06:00 AM
Snow Creek Road
Snow Creek
100
force main split one piece of pipe
replace piece of pipe & put repair bands an
21-Jan-99
03:45 PM
04:00 PM
First Street Court. NW at Lakeview Subdivision
Catawba River
100
electrical failure of equipment
reptaced miaoswitch for correct adjustment
31-Jan-99
03:00 PM
07:00 PM
29th Avenue Drive, NE along Snow Creek and 23rd Street
Snow Creek
500
construction debris in line; vandalism
section of line cut out & debris removed
12-Feb-99
09:30 AM
10;00 AM
101h Avenue, SE off Highway 127S
South Henry Fork
200
grease blockage in line
rodded line to clear & added sewer solvent
27-Feb-99
08:00 PM
- 09;00 PM
400 Brock of 171h Avenue. NE
Herman Creek
100
roots blocking Inc
rodded sewer line with 8" auger to pull roots
.
2-Mar-99
04:30 PM
05:30 PM
127 S and 8th Street Drive. NE
Horseford Creek
300
creek eroded bank & undermined line
replace section of line, backfiiied. stabilized
bank was stabilized with stone
13-Mar-99
05:45 PM
07:30 PM
10th Street Place, NE at 42nd Avenue Lane. NE
Falling Creek
50
grease in sewer incI
6" auger to unstop line & solvent in manhate
checked manholes in area
18-Mar-99
02:30 PM
03:30 PM
2550 Highway 70. SE Behind CVCC
Cline Creek
100
roots In sewer tine
rodded sewer incIwith 8" auger
29-Mar-99
05:15 PM
01:45 PM
131h Street. SW at 1400 Block
Longview Branch
12000
debris in tine
augered and jetted out incIto restore flow
3-Apr-99
04:00 PM
04:30 PM
17th Avenue. NE off of 5th Street. NE
Frye Creek
100
roots in sewer line
used 8" auger to rod sewer line
contractor did root control
18-Apr-99
03:30 PM
04:00 PM
YMCA, First Street. NW
Cripple Creek
25
roots in sewer tine
used 8" auger to rod sewer line
23-Jun-99
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
800 Black of 21st Avenue. NW
Frye Creek
60
roots in 8" sewer line
rodded 8" sewer line with 8" auger
contractor did root control
29-Jun-99
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
Section House Outran Line near Maybrook Subdivision
Lyle Creek
100
rags and socks in sewerline
rodded 8" main with 4" auger
18-Aug-99
10:40 AM
10:50 AM
11:05 AM
7th Avenue. NE at Highway 127
Frye Creek
100
grease
rodded 8" sewer main
notified manager of apartments
27.Oct-99
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 PM
Off Fairgrove Church Road at 20th Avenue. SE near Compost Plant
Clark Creek
1500
sludge truck overturned
•
cautioned all drivers
29-Oct-99
01;30 PM
01:50 PM
02:30 PM
11th Avenue Drive. SE off of Fairgrove Blvd.. SE and Sweetwater Road
Miller Branch
500
sanitary sewer line collapse due to root growl
faulty section of pipe removed & relayed
video Be. bad sections replaced
30-Oct-99
06:30 PM
07:05 PM
09:30 PM
Outfall fine along Section House Road behind Idle Wild Acres
Lyle Creek
1700
vandalism with rocks & debris in manhole
debris removed & grease inhabitor in line
reviewing locking mechanisms
18-Nov-99
12:10 PM
12:30 PM
02:30 PM
Outfall line near Maybrook Subd. Off of Section House Road
Lyle Creek
500
grease in sewer Inc
debris removed & grease inhabitor In line
31-Dec-99
03:45 PM
04:00 PM
04:40 PM
400 Block of 21st Avenue. NW
Frye Creek
0
roots In sewer fine
roots removed from manhole & sewer line
10-Jan-00
06:30 PM
06:50 PM
07:20 PM
Hawks Ridge Apartments off of 13th Avenue Place. NW
Frye Creek
100
grease blockage in sewer line
debris removed from manhole
grease inhabitor dosed in line
11-Jan-00
03:15 PM
03:30 PM
04;15 PM
100 Block of Highway 321 North
Frye Creek
200
grease blockage in sewer incI
debris removed from manhole
grease inhabitor dosed in line
13-Jan-00
10:00 AM
10:25 AM
11:00 AM
700 Block of 4th Street Place. SE
Henry Fork River
300
roots in sewer line
removed roots & debris from manhole
spray foam for root control
2-Feb-00
11:30 AM
11:50 AM
12:30 PM
521 - filth Avenue Circle. NW
Frye Creek
600
bricks in manhole
removed bricks from manhole invert
9-Feb-00
05:00 AM
05:25 AM
07:00 AM
13th Street. SW off of Hwy. 70
Frye Creek
8000
blockage by yam. rags. socks. & grease
unstop tine
jetted to remove grease & debris
1-Mar-00
03:00 PM
03:15 PM
04:00 PM
5th Street, NE at 23rd Avenue. NE
Falling Creek
600
roots in sewer line
cleared roots from sewer line
spray line for root control

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DATE
TIME
NOTIFIED
TIME
ARRIVE
TIME
ENDED
LOCATION OF SPILL
SURFACE WATER
IMPACTED
VOLUME
(GALLONS)
CAUSE
REPAIRS
CORRECTIVE ACTION
26-Mar-00
0B:00 AM
08:30 AM
12:00 PM
Section House Road
Herman Creek
1500
Roots In sewer line
cleaned roots from B" sewer line
scheduled far root treatment
13-Ju1-00
09:00 PM
09:30 PM
11:00 PM
Section House Road at Adam Street
Herman Creek
700
Debris & Grease
lines mechanically rodded & invert eleaaed
beginning inspection program
7-Aug.00
06:50 AM
07:05 AM
07:50 AM
16th Street Pump Station
Clark's Creek
150
Electrical
replaced contacts
repaired electrical pares
23-Aug-00
03:15 PM
04:00 PM
03:45 PM
953 - 4th Street Place, SE
Barger Creek
300
Manhole inverts seepage
repaired manhole
sealed manhole
13-Dec-00
10:00 AM
10:20 AM
11:00 AM
Sulphur Springs Road
Lake Hickory Tributary
300
Power Failure/accident
-
onsite generator purchased
15-Jan-01
03;00 PM
03:25 PM
07:00 PM
151h Avenue. SE at Trade Center beside 1-40
Clark Creek
900
Construction Equipment
rodded Tine to open
contractor told to raise manholes
27-Feb-01
02:30 PM
03:00 PM
09:00 AM
Hwy. 321 & 12th 51 Dr, NW
Cripple Creek
10,000
Erosion of creek bank on sewer crossing
tine realigned; eroded pipe replaced
permanent repair made to line
2-Mar-01
03:30 PM
03:50 PM
07:30 PM
37th Ave. PI. NW- Windmere Subdivision
Falling Creek
600
Grease in sewer line
rodded sewer line & used degreaser
jetted line with grease inhabitor
29-Mar-01
06:00 AM
06;00 AM
08:00 PM
310 Cloninger Mill Road
Falling Creek
8.000
Very heavy rain.
notified collection system -evaluate
2-Apr-01
12:00 PM
12;15 PM
09:3D PM
500 Block of Highway 321 N
Frye Creek
2000
Debris in sewer line
cleaned & removed debris from manhole
jetted 500 ft. of 12" sewer line
8-Jun-01
02:00 PM
02:10 PM
04:00 PM
21 st Street, SE off Catawba Valley Blvd
Muddy Creek
500
vandalism
removed debris
site enclosed wl chain link fence
9-Jun-01
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
01:30 PM
426 - 17th Avenue, NE
Falling Creek Tributary
2000-2500
roots
removed debris & Jetted 8" sewer line
spray sewer line for root control
29-Jun-01
09:00 PM
09:20 PM
01:50 AM
Section House Road/Section House Outfall Line
Herman Creek
5,000
Grease.
machine rodded sewer main
solvent for grease control
26-Aug-01
04:00 AM
04:30 AM
06:00 AM
Moores Ferry #4 Pump Station
Lake Hickory
200
capacitor failure in control panel
new replacement parts installed
restocked Inventory
1-Sep-01
3-Oct-01
02:00 PM
02:25 PM
02:45 PM
16th Street, SE Pump Station
Clark Creek
250
electrical
J
installed new wire to switch
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
12:15 PM
Shuford Pump Station #1 21st Ave. NW at 8th St Or, NW
Catawba River Tributary
450
Bubbler Tube stopped up
repaired bubble tube
11-Oct-01
03:30 PM
04:30 PM
08:30 AM
20th Street, SE et Martin Marietta
Clark Creek
2,500
Deteriorated pipe in creek crossing
contained spill
aerial crossing replaced
2-Nov-01
09:30 AM
09:45 AM
10:30 AM
Cloninger Mill Road near NE WWTP
Falling Creek
400
8" break in sewer main
cleaned out the debris
jetted sewer line
13-Nov-01
01:30 PM
01:45 PM
02:00 PM
17th St NE near Civitan Park
Falling Creek
500
Plastic bags in sewer line
remove plastic bags
rodded sewer line
20-Nov-01
05:50 AM
06:20 AM
11:20 AM
Snow Creek Road & Sandy Ridge Road
Snow Creek
4000-7000
18' force main break
permanent repair to 18" broken pipe
change from PVC pipe to DI
2-Dec-01
10:45 PM
11:10 PM
04:00 AM
127 S & 10th Ave. SE
Barger Creek
400
Roots in sewer line
remove roots
rodded 12' sewe line
14-Jan-02
08:45 AM
09:00 AM
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09:45 AM
21 st Ave NW
Shuford Creek
1000
Roots in sewer line
removed roots
rodded 8" sewer main
15-Jan-02
08:00 AM
08:15 AM
11:00 AM
12th Ave NW near Ofd Lenoir Rd
Horseford Creek
10,000
Roots in sewer line
cleaned out roots
rodded sewer line
1/22102
09:30 AM
09:45 AM
10:30 AM
Moores Ferry #1 Pump Station
Lake Hickory
800
Electrical failure
replaced heaters
restocked inventory
1/22102
07:30 AM
07:45 AM
08:00 AM
Elmhurst Pump Station
Snow Creek
400
Stopped up pump
removed and cleaned ginder
1/23/02
09:45 AM
10:05 AM
11:45 AM
377 Hwy 70 SW
Geitner Brands
800
Grease in sewer line
removed grease clog
jetted line with grease inhabiter
1/23/02
09:30 AM
10:15 AM
12:30 PM
12Ih Ave NW
Cripple Creek
4150
Rain water surcharge into the sewer system
1123102
12:30 AM
01:15 AM
03:30 AM
400 BIk of 22nd Ave NE
Falling Creek Tributary
2500
Roots in sewer line
removed roots from sewer line
placed on treatment schedule
2120/02
09:30 AM
09:40 AM
11:30 AM
Hickory Optimist Park
Geitner Branca
400
Roots in sewer time
removed roots from sewer line
spray sewer line w/ root control
3/5102
08:00 AM
08:10 AM
08:20 AM
Moose's Ferry #1 Pump Station
Lake Hickory
300
Electrical
replaced capilator
restocked inventory
3/26/02
08:30 AM
06:35 AM
08:45 AM
Hams Teeter Pump Station
Lyle Creek
50
Vandalism
removed debris
jetted line & removed debris
5/2/02
01:15 AM
02:15 AM
04:15 AM
Lakeshore #1 Pump Station 1st 5t NW
Lake Hickory
1500
Electrical Failure
replaced breaker
new contactors placed in control
5/20IO2
MOO AM
11:20 AM
01:00 PM
Windmere Subd
Huffmans Cove
200
Root and debris in sewer line
removed debris lodged In sewer line
jetted sewer line & remove debris
6/4/02
02:30 PM
02:50 PM
04:30 PM
32nd St NE/Spencer Rd Outfall
Lyle Creek
900
Grease
removed grease from 12" sewer fine
jetted sewer line w/ grease inhabitor
6/5/02
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
03:00 PM
13th St SW/Bdhind Ward Hosiery
Longview Creek
1000
Sack and rags In sewer line
removed rags and socks from sewer line
jetted sewer line & remove debris