NC0069523_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

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Certified Mail # 7018 0360 0002 2099 8450
Return Receipt Requested
April 9, 2020
Mark Watson, County Manager
Union County
500 N Main Street, Suite 918
Monroe, NC 28112
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0272
Permit No. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Dear Mr. Watson:
A review of the February 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 2/Z9/2020 0.05 0.063 Monthly Average Exceeded
treatment plant (50050)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented; should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources 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 (SOC).
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Roberto Scheller of
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
A14CC681AF27425.
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement He
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Union County
EST. 1842
Department of Public Works
Water/Wastewater Division
4600 Goldmine Road
Monroe, NC 28110
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May 3, 2019
Mr. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
NCDEQ
610 East Center Avenue., Suite 301
Mooresville NC 28115
Dear Mr Cgi:
s'trger
This letter is in response to NOV-2019-LV-0295, permit flow limit exceedance at the Tailwood
VVRF dated April 23, 2019,
We contracted with Am -Liner to complete the repairs..discovered during the recent SSES
performed by Frazier Engineering, This task order includes 22 manhole repairs and 15 dean -
out repairs plus installation of inflow. dishes. We anticipate this work beginning in the next 2-3
weeks,
We performed smoke testing in the Belk. Boy Scout Camp's collection system As a result two
defective manholes were repaired, four damaged clean -out caps replaced, and thirteen inflow
collectors were installed, We also discovered that a recently installed grease interceptor had
settled around 6" allowing direct inflow of groundwater. The Camp had the contractor correct
this issue,
We are continuing our visual inspections and plug testing around the basin during rain events.
We remain is committed to the reduction of l&I and meeting ail permit limits, if you have any
questions or concerns please contact me at 704-296-4215,
Sincerely,
)
Andrew Neff, PE
Water & Wastewater Division Director
Linton County Public Works
Cc: .Aubrey Lofton, Interim Public Works Administrator
Josh Brooks, Assistant Water & Wastewater Division Director
Bart Farmer, VVRF Superintendent
Greg Morgan, Field Services Superintendent

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MICHAEL S. REGA'N
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LINDA CULPEPPER
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Certified +fail € 7017 2620 0000 6788 5610
Return Receipt Req Wed
Mark Watson, County Manager
Union County
500 N Main St, Suite 918
Monroe, NC 28112
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
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Permit No. NC0069523
Tailwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Dear Permittee:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 23, 2019
A review of the February 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
091 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 2/28/2019 0.05 0.068 Monthly Average Exceeded
treatment plant (50050)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources 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 (SOC).

If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Roberto Scheller of
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
©m>cu.Fpned by:
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for
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File

ES'1'. 1842
March 28, 2019
Department of Public Works
WaterANastewater Division
4600 Goldmine Road
Monroe, NC 28110
T. 704-289-1434
F. 704-289-7395
WWW.Unic; ncountync.gov
Mr, W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Dear Mr, Basinger,
This letter is in response to NOD-2019-LV-0048, permit flow limit exceedance at the Tallwood
WRF.
Wet weather and higher than no
to the exceedance,
al a e
able we have experienced this past year contributed
I&I mitigation efforts, detailed in our correspondence on March 12, 2019, are continuing on
schedule. This includes a contract with Am -Liner to repair several defects found in the last
smoke test and inspection by Frazier Engineering, Also UCPW staff are working with the
management of the Belk Boy Scout Carp to repair problems found in their collection system as
well. In addition staff are continuing visual inspections of the system and conducting plug testing
at manholes during wet weather events.
Union County Public Works staff are committed to the reduction of I&I and meeting all permit
limits,
Sincerely,
Andrew Neff
WateorWastewater Division Director
Union County Public Works
Cc: Aubrey Lofton, Public Works Administrator
Josh Brooks, Assistant Division Director
Bart Farmer, Water Reclamation Superintendent

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 6788 5511
Return Receipt Requested
Mark Watson, County Manager
Union County
500 N Main Street, Suite 918
Monroe, NC 28112
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 20, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2019-LV-0048
Permit No. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Dear Mr. Watson:
A review of the January 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
deficiency(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Deficiency(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 1/31/2019 0.05 0.074 Monthly Average Exceeded
treatment plant (50050)
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Mooresville Regional Office
encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
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North Caron Department of Erwronmental Oue,ay I Divson of Water Resouro=_
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If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Roberto
Scheller of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
,m—DocuSigned by:
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for
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEO
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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ROy COOPER.
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MICHAEL S, REGAN
LINDA CULPEPPER
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Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 6788 5511
Return Receipt Requested
Mark Watson, County Manager
Union County
500 N Main Street, Suite 918
Monroe, NC 28112
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 20, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2019-LW-0048
Permit No. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Dear Mr, Watson:
A review of the January 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
deficiency(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Deficiency(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru
treatment plant (50050)
Date
Limit Reported
Value Value 'Type of Deficiency
1/2019 0.05 0,074 Monthly Average Exceeded
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Mooresville Regional Office
encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
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If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Roberto
Scheller of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
©ocuSigned by;
for
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
(Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File

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Department of Public Works
Water/Wastewater Divlsian
4600 Goldmine Road
Monroe, NC 28110
T. 704-289-1434
F. 704--289-7395
www.unioncountync,gov
Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
NCDEQ, Mooresville Region
610 East Center Avenue. Suite 301
Mooresville NC 28115
Subject: Response to NOD-2019-1_V-0024
Mr, Basinger
I am writing in regards to the recent flow exceedances at our Tallwood WRF, and our efforts to
mitigate these issues. As you are aware, the last six months have been some of the wettest on
record. The repeated rain events have taxed our collection systems and caused I&l issues where
there have historically been none. Union County is committed in our determination to reduce the
amount of lad in cur system.
In August of 2018, UCPW engaged Frazier Engineering to inspect all manholes and perform
smoke testing in the Tallwood collection system (see attached report). The report was then used
to create a task order for repairs, which has been issued to AM -liner, Work has started on this
task order, and should be completed in the next 60-90 days.
Belk Boy Scout Camp is a privately owned collection system which discharges into the Tallwood
collection system. At the request of the Camp manager, in early 2018 UCPW collections staff
began investigating I&I in the Camp's collection system (see attached timeline). Several serious
defects were found and repaired. UC staff will work with Camp staff on correcting future collections
issues.
UC collections staff are continuing to perform visual inspections during heavy rain events to spot
possible flow issues and make repairs as needed.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns 704-296-4215
Regards,
Andrew Ne
Water.Wastewater Division Director
Union County Public Works

Belk Boy Scout Camp Inspection and Repair Time Line
-June 25th 2018 a smoke test was conducted on roughly 6,000 feet at the Boy Scout camp. Four
damaged clean -out caps were found during smoke testing. These have been repaired.
- Inspected 13 manholes.
- June 27th 2018, thirteen inflow collectors were installed.
-January 14th 2018, the Tallwood outfall gravity line was inspected. (4,934ft of gravity line and 27
manholes)
J- anuary 17th 2019, I&I repair was made on a manhole at the Boy Scouts camp that was leaking about
5gpm by injectable grout.
-January 29th 2019, I&I repair (injectable grout) was made on another manhole at the Boy Scout Camp
that was leaking approximately 5gpm.
-January 29th 2019 a sewer line inspection revealed l&I entering an improperly installed grease
interceptor. The owner was notified and repairs have been made.
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Certified Mail # 7016 137© 0000 2591 1124
Return Receipt Requested
October 30, 2018
Mr. Edward Goscicki, PE
Union County Department of Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 600
Monroe, NC 28112
SUBJECT 1: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-LV-0773
Permit No. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
A review of the August 2018 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Viotar ion(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg, C) -
Cancentration (C0310)
Date
Limit Reported
Value Value Type of Violation
25/2018 7.5 9 Weekly Average Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources 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 (SOC).
�r�a 'Pa .t ©f Environmenta Qua la y of Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Meoresvrue, NC 2811S
704-66:31699

If you haveany questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Roberto Scheller of
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
A14CC681 AF27425...
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
North Cron Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mcoresviibe, NC 28115
704-663-1699

Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 6788 5344
Return Receipt Requested
February 18, 2019
Mark Watson, County Manager
Union County
500 N Main St, Suite 918
Monroe, NC 28112
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2019-bV-0024
Permit No. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Dear Permittee:.
A review of the December 201.8 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR
deficiency(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Deticiency(s):
Sample
Location Parameter Date
0
he subject facility revealed the
Limit Reported
Value Value Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit gar thru 12/31/201
treatment plant (50050)
05 0.081 Monthly Average Exceeded
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Mooresville Regional Office
encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.

If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Roberto
Scheller of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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A14CC681 AF27425,..
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 13, 2016
Mr. Edward Goscicki, PE
Union County Department of Public Works
500 North Main Street, suite 600
Monroe, NC 28112
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
PAT MCC
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0069523
Union County, NC
On October 12, 2016, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted an inspection at the subject
facility. This inspection was conducted as a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) to insure
compliance with permit requirements and conditions. At the time of inspection facility appeared
to be well maintained and operated. We wish to thank you and the operating staff for assistance
regarding this inspection.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact myself of Roberto Scheller at [phone] or
roberto,[e-mail].
Sincerely„
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Danny Smith/ORC/email: [e-mail]
Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central files basement
File
State of North Carolina] Environmental Quality I Water Resources p Water Quality Regia * Operations
Mooresville Regional Offit l 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, North. Carolina 28115
704 663 1699

EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
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 (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 ILi 2 3 1 NC0069523 111 121 ' 16/10/12 117 18 f ,, fi .19 1S j 2011
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 r6
Inspection Work Days
67 I I
Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating
701, I
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31 CA Reserved
71 Li 72 (ti 1 731
1 174 79 1 1 1 1 1 1 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES pemtit Number)
Tallwood Estates WWTP
4988 Brief Rd
Indian Trail NC 28079
Entry Time/Date
10:00AM 16/10/12
Permit Effective Date
13/12/01
Exit Time/Date
12:23PM 16110/12
Permit Expiration Date
18/10/31
Name(s) of Onslte Representative(s)ITities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
11/
Danny L Smith/ORCII
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Edward Goscicki,500 N Main St -Ste 500 Monroe NC 281124730/Public Works
Director/704-296-4212/ 7042964232
Contacted
No
Other Facility Data
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
11 Permit 11 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance • Records/Reports
1.1 Self -Monitoring Program 1.1 Sludge Handling Disposal El Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
111 Laboratory
Section ID: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Roberto Scheller
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
MRO WQ11252-946-6481/
to/i/am
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
NCoo69523
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Inspection Type
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Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative klists as necessary)
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Permit NC0089523
Owner -Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/12/20t8 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit'?
# 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?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Permit was issued on December 1, 2013 and expires at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Record Keeping
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?
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?
. • Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
1s 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?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: Records and reports are on file at the Crooked Creek WINTP.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tal'wood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/12/201(3
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is propertemperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 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?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Analyses are performed under Union County's Crooked Creek WWTP and Twelve Mile
Creek WWTP Laboratory Certifications (#328 and #575).
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex. MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Fealty appeared to be well operated and maintained,
Pump Station - Influent
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:
Influent Sampling
# iS composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than o
Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
Comment: At time of inspection influent sampler temp was 3 degrees
ual to 6 0 degrees
Yes No NA NE
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Permit NC0069523 Owner -Facility: Tallwocd Estates WWTP
inspection Date: 10112/2016
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Chemical Feed
Is containment adequate'?
Is storage adequate?
Are.backup pumps available?
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
Comment: A lime slury is pumped into head of aeration basin.
Yes No NA NE
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Is the basin aerated? • ❑ ❑ ❑
1s the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? spoo
is the basin freeof excessive grease? • 0 0 0
Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ 0
Are all pumps operable? • ❑ 0 0
Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ . 0 III
Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ 0 II
# Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: EQ basin was not being used at time of inspection.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris? "
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Fine screen manual barscreen is in use at subject facility. Debris desposed of at Crooked
Creek VUWTP dumpster and taken to landfill.
Aerobic Digester
is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free 'of excessive foaming in the tank?
# Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for.properly waste sludge?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit NC0469523
Inspection Date: 10/122/2016
Owner • Faerilty: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Comment: Slud e is hauled to the Crooked Cre k n
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
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?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Ext, Air
Diffused
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Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place? R 0 0 ❑
Are pumps operational? • 0 0 0
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? 111❑ 0
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? IIII 0 0 0
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? • ❑ 0 ❑
Are weirs level? • ❑ El 0
Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 II ❑ 0
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? • 0 ❑ 0
Is scum removal adequate? • 0 ❑ 0
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • ❑ 0 0
is the drive unit operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? II ❑ ❑ 0
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 II 0
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately "A of the sidewall depth) 0 0 0 II
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Permit: NC0060523
Inspection Date: 10/1212018
Owner - Faclllty: Tallwood Estates MTV
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Comment: Weirs had build up of alga and were scheduled to be cleaned. Suspended solids were noted
going over weirs to filter.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Type of operation: Cross flow
Is the filter media present? 111 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter surface free of clogging? . 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter free of growth? 111 0 0 ❑
is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ 1.0
Is the scouring acceptable? 00110
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? II ❑ 0 ❑
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Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ �
Are UV bulbs clean? 1 ❑ 0 ❑
is UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Is transmittance at or above designed level? ❑ 0 ❑ •
Is there a backup system on site? IN ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids? IN ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling.
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit ( requency, sampling type
representative)?
Comment: At time of inspection effluent sampler was noted at 4 degrees C.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit NC0069523
Inspection Date: 10112/2016
CDwner • Facflfy: TaIIwood Estates WWTP
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Is flow meter calibrated annualiy7
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: Checked flow meter read out with staff gauge on parshall flume.
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under Toad?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Wa ter- R es ources
EN Vf RONMEN T'4U.AL?£7"
Cindy Coto
Union County
500 N Main St
Ste 918
Monroe, NC 28112
Subject;
August 25, 2016
NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit Number: NC0069523
Dear NPDES Perrn%ttee:
PAT M CRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY . f M R.MAN
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to
report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports, The rule does not change what
information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (Le.,
electronic rather than paper -based).
EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period, The two phases of the rule, and their
key milestones, are:
Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically. If you are currently
reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply need to continue reporting
in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016,
electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary,
Phase 2—Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain
other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the
second phase include Notices of intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit,
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports.
incorporating Electronic Reporting Requirements into NPDES Permits
The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic
reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015, Under the new rule, the
electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process. According to our files, your NPDES
permit became effective after November 2013, and should contain the requirement to electronically
report your Discharge Monitoring Reports using NC DWR's eDMR system.
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in addition to requiring permittees to report information electronically, the rule also requires permittees
to identify the initial recipient for the NPDES electronic reporting data [see 40 CFR 122.41(I)(9)], Initial
recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities (initial recipient) means the
entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity
for receiving electronic NPDES Data [see 40 CFR 127,2(b)]. Permittees are required to electronically
submit the required NPDES information to the appropriate initial recipient, as determined by EPA. By July
18, 2016, EPA must identify and publish on its web site and in the Federal Register a listing of initial
recipients by state and by NPDES data group. Once available, you can use EPA's web site to find out or
determine the initial recipient of your electronic submission,
NC DWR has submitted a request to EPA to be the initial recipient for the following NPDES data groups:
1, Discharge Monitoring Reports,
2. General Permit Reports [Notices of Intent to discharge (NOls) Notices of Termination (NOTs)];
3. Pretreatment Program Reports; and
4. Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports
EPA's web site will also ling; to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic
submission for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting
tool will be available as well.
For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit
http://www2mepa, cv compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-systemn-npdes-
electronic-reportti_ng-rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR, visit
httpj/Jdeq.ncagov/about/divisions/water°7resourceJe mr/npdes-electronic-reportiirg or contact Vanessa
Manuel at 919-807-6392 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,.
Jeffrey O. Poi
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Cc. NPDES File
Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office /'Water Quality Program

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 8, 2016
Ms. Jackie Jarrell, Operations Chief
Charlotte Water
5100.Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
PAT MCCRORY
Govenrar
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
:~:ECEIV EDINCD!!NR!DW R
WORDS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Electronic Reporting of Discharge Monitoring
Reports (eDMR)
NPDES Permits NC0024937, NC0024945,
NC0024970, NC0030210, NC0036277,
NC0084387, NC0084549, NC0069523,
NC0069841, NC0085359, NC0085812
Charlotte Water
Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
In the fall of 2015 and due to the large number of facilities that require electronic submittal, Charlotte
Water requested that the deadline established in the referenced permits be extended. The Division of
Water resources agreed that the establishment of an electronic monitoring protocol for so many facilities
was a significant undertaking. As such, the Division agreed to exercise enforcement discretion until
March 31, 2016 so that Charlotte Water may continue their efforts toward ultimate electronic submittal.
Since that time, Charlotte Water contacted the Division by letter on February 22, 2016 requesting a
further extension of this deadline. The new request was made due to technical difficulties with setup and
implementation of a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). As a result of the
communications between the Division and the Charlotte Water, it was obvious that you are making a -
significant-and-sustained-effort,to-cornply with the electronic permitting requirements in the permit So,
the Division has decided to extend the tinzeframe we will exercise enforcement discretion with respect to
the_electronic repot ing condition_in_the referenced permits.
Thus, pursuant to the requirements of the referenced permits, no later than June 30, 2016, Charlotte
Water, Shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR
application system for the following permitted facilities:
NC0024937 Charlotte -Sugar Creek WWTP
NC0024970 McAIpine Creek
NC0030210 Mallard Creek WWTP
NC0036277 McDowell Creek WWTP
NC0084387 Lee S. Duke *TP
NC0084549 Franklin WTP;
NC0069523 Union County- Tallwood Estates WWTP
NC0085359 Union Countyl- Twelve Mile Creek WWTP
NC0085812 Union County- Grassy Branch WWTP
• State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mart service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

Ms. Jarrell
March 31, 2016
Page 2 of 2
The following permitted facilities do not have an elect -tonic reporting permit condition and are required to
begin using eDMR by December 21, 2016:
NC0024945 Jrwin Creek -WWTP
NC0069841 Union County - Crooked Creek WWTP
We hope this communication resolves your concerns, if you have questions about this matter, or if we
can be of further service, please contact Derek Denard at [derek,denardgncdenr.gov] or call (919) 807-
6307.
S. Jay Zirnmerm
Division of Water
so :ix NCDEQ
hc: Central Files NC0024937, NC0024945, NC0024970, NC0030210, NC0036277, NC0084387, NC0084549, NC0069523,
.NC0069841., NC0085359, NC0085812
NPDES 'Program Files NC.0024937, NC00.24945, NC0024970, 'NC0030210, NC0036277, NC0084387, NC0084549,
NC0069523, NC0069841, NC0085359, NC0085812
Mr, Ed Goscicki, Public Works Director, Union County Public Works,
500 North -Main Street, Suite 500, Monroe, NC 28112,-4,730
ec: Shannon Sypolt, Charlotte Water [e-mail]„.usj
Jackie jarrell, Charlotte Water Plarrell@ci„cliarlottenc..usl
Richard McMillan, Union County .Public Works [[e-mail]„gov]
orey Basinger [corey.basinger@ncdenr„gov]
6 Wes Bell rwes„bell&cdetir,gov]
Richard Farmer [[e-mail]]

UNION COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS '
500 North Main Street, Suite 500, Monroe, NC 28112
Phone:[phone] o Fax: [phone] ,
March 30, 2016
Mr. Wes Bell
NCDENR DWQ — Mooresville Regional Office
610 E Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
MAR 31 2016
MOORESV:LL^ REGIONAL OFF:C
Subject: Signatory Authority, Discharge and Non -Discharge Permits
Union County Public Works
Dear Mr. Bell,
Please accept this letter as an official delegation of signatory authority to the position of
Public Works Executive Director. The signatory authority should encompass:
o All NPDES permits, current and future, as well as associated applications, reports,
correspondence and the like. Current permits include NC0069841 (Crooked Creek
WWTP), NC0085359 (12 Mile WWTP), NC0069523 (Tallwood WWTP), NC0072508
(Hurley Creek WWTP), NC0085812 (Grassy Branch WWTP)
All Non -Discharge permits, current and future, as well as associated applications,
reports, correspondence and the like. Current permits include WQ0011928 (Olde __
Sycamore WWTP), WQCS00054 (Collection System), WQ0007486 (Land
Application), WQ0032519 (12 Mile Reuse), WQ0032520 (Crooked Creek Resuse).
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-296-4212.
Sincerely,
Edward Goscicki, PE
Executive Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main St., Suite 500 0 Monroe, NC 28112-4730 0 Phone: [phone] ° Fax[phone]

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secrerirry
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
January 7, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL #7015 1520 0002 8376 1268
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ed Goscicki, Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, NC 28112-4730
Subject: Notice of Violation
Tracking Number N©V-2016-LV-0012
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0069523
Union County
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
A review of the September 2015 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
fallowing parameter at ©utfall 001:
Date Parameter
09/11/2015 Fecal Coliform
Reported Value Permit Limit
870 CFU/100 ml 400 CFU/100 ml
Director
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division
of Water Resources 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.
(SO4
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Roberto Scheller or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central Files Basement
RLS
State of North Carolieea { my x 2esatast Airy t R ixr e
Mooresville Regional OiSicep 610 East Center Avezteeq',S me 301
704 663 1699
y Regional Operations

Pat McCrory
Govemor
REOEIV"D/NCDENR1DIAR
AUG I 0 2015
MOORESVILLE AEG ONAL OFFICE
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mr. John C. Huber, Chief of Operations
Charlotte Water
7980 Babe Stillwell Farm Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
Dear Mr. Huber:
ReabENR
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
August 4, 2015 _
Subject: Electronic Reporting of Discharge Monitoring
Reports (eDMR)
NPDES Permits NC0024937, NC0024945,
NC0024970, NC0030210, NC0036277,
NC0084387, NC0084549
Charlotte Water
Mecklenburg County
Due to the time constraints with the: implementation of eDMR for numerous facilities, Charlotte Water
requested that the deadline be extended for any NPDES permits that include the eDMR permit condition.
After discussion by phone conference on July 21, 2015, between the Division of Water Resources and
Charlotte Water, it was determined that more time was needed to begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically (eDMR) for your facilities under the operation of Charlotte Water.
Pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1(b), no later than March 31,
2016, Charlotte Water, shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using the
Division's eDMR application system for the following permitted facilities:
NC0024937 Charlotte -Sugar Creek WWTP
NC0024945 Irwin Creek WWTP
NC0024970 McAlpine Creek
NC0030210 Mallard Creek WWTP
NC0036277 McDowell Creek WWTP
NC00843 87 Lee S. Duke WTP
NC0084549 Franklin WTP -
NC0069523 Union County - TaIlwood Estates WWTP
NC0069841 Union County - Crooked Creek WWTP 112
NC0085359 Union County - Twelve Mile Creek WWTP
NC0085812 Union County - Grassy Branch WWTP
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N, Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwater.orq
•
An Equal opportunitylAH'irmaiiva Action Employer

Mr. Huber
August 4, 2015
Page 2 of 2
In addition, you had expressed concern about having. to submit two paper copies of DMRs„ We apologize
for any misunderstanding you may have had. To further clarify, the following guidance can be found on
the eDMR. webpage:
At this time, NC DWR, is not compliant with the electronic signature component of US EPA's
electronic reporting requirements. As a result, eDMR users will be required to complete their
eDMR suhmission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the
,eIDMR. to NC DWR as specified in Part II, Condition D(2) of the NPDES permit. The North
Carolina Division of Water Resources will update eDM.R..participants when fullcompliance with
US EPA's electronic reporting requirements is achieved. Please note that until we are compliant
with EPA's requirements, the printed and signed copies of the eDMR reports will need to be sent
to:
NCD DWR Information Processing Unit
Attention: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC, 27699-1617
If you have questions about matter, or if we can be of further service, please contact Derek Denard at
[[e-mail] or call [phone].
2
S. Jay Zirnmtirman, Aetrector
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
he: Central Hies NC0024937, NC0024945, NC0024970, NC0030210, NC0036277, NC0084387, NC0084549, NC0069523,
N C0069841, NC0085359, NC0085812
NPDES Program Files NE0024937, NC0024945, NC0024970, NC0030210, NC0036277, NC0084387, NC0084549,
NC0069523, NC0069841, NC0085359, NC0085812
Mr, Ed Goscicki, 'Public Works Director, Union County Public Works,
500 North Main Street, Suite 500, Monroe, NC 28112-4730
ec: Shannon Sypolt, Charlotte. Water ([e-mail],usj
MR0 / Michael Parker [e-mail]
1V1RO / Wes Bell [wes,bellgriedenr.govj
Richard Farmer rrichardiarmer@meeklenburgcountync„.gov]
frt, ft0 itS

UNION COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
50C) North Main Street, „Suite 500, .Monrcie, NC 28112
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
March 27, 2015
Mr, Michael L. Parker
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation —Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2015-LV-0132
Tracking #: NOV-2015-LV-0133
Tallwood WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0069523
Union County
Dear Mr, Parker:
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2015
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MOOR : 'V UE REGIONAL OFFICE
We have received the NOV's referenced above for the effluent high flow violations in March and April
2014. Flow violations occurred at this plant from January 2014 through April 2014 due to an
unusually high amount of rainfall in the region and significant inflow (18,I) into the plant. Following is a
summary of the flows at the Tallwood WWTP for the first six months of 2014:
Monthly Average Permitted Monthly
Flow Avg. Flow Limit
January 2014 0,057 MG 0,050 MG
February 2014 0.078 MG 0.050 MG
March 2014 0.077 MG 0.050 MG
April 2014 0.066 MG 0.050 MG
May 2014 0 030 MG 0.050 MG
June 2014 0.020 MG 0.050 MG
Month
As you can see in the chart above, this facility exceeded the effluent flow limit for the first four months
of the 2014 calendar year. In April 2014it was determined that groundwater infiltration into the
influent wetwell was being generated from a leaking water line. The potable water line to the plant
was replaced and wetwell sealed, as well as other I&I work in the service basin,
After these improvements were made, flow into the plant dropped significantly and the flows have
returned to a normal range. Flows in May and June were well within permitted limits and the plant has
continued to be in compliance with flow limits up to and including February, 2015,
500 North Main St, Suite 600 • Monroe, NC 28112-4730 • Phone: [phone] • Fax [phone]

Taliwood V
NOV-2015-LV-01 2
NOV-2015-LV-0133
Page 2.
March 27, 2015
Charlotte Wate (C ) is contracted with Union County Public Works for the ;operation and
maintenance of the County°s wastewater facilities. If you have any questions about this response
please contact Dawn Padgett, Operations Manager (CV '). at 704-497-8377, or Henry Pudy. Punt
Supervisor and ORC at Twelve Mile WRF (), at 80 14-5 77 or Richard cMIlan, Assistant
Director of Union County Public Works (U at7 4-2 5-42 5,
Thank you for your consideration on this issue:
Sincerely,
hard D. c , I- E.
Assistant Director Public Works
Union 'C County Public Works
500 North Main St., Suite 600
Monroe, NC 28112
Dawn K. Padgett
Operations Manager
Charlotte Water
82 Kensington Dr..
axhaw, NC 28173

UNION COUNTY
EPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
500 North Main Street, Suite 500, 1Monroe„ NC 28112.
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
March 27, 2015
Mr. Michael L. Parker
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave,, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2015-LV-0134
Tallwood WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0069523
Union County
Dear Mr. Parker:
WGROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
We have received the NOV referenced above for BOD weekly average and monthly average
violations in June 2014. Unfortunately these violations were not noticed and reported in the June
2014 DMR, The effluent BOD concentrations increased in June even though the ammonia, TSS and
fecal coliform limits were well within limits
When it was noted that this was occurring, adjustments were made in the plant, and COD samples
were collected on the influent and effluent. It was noted that an unusually high level of COD was
entering the plant, and we suspect that this was causing the BOD to pass through the plant. We are
currently tracking the COD with the BOD when heavier than normal organic loadings come into the
plant to insure compliance.
We suspect a seasonal/summer wastewater customer could be impacting the plant. Staff has made
contact and is investigating the possibility. If we believe this situation is the cause of the violations,
staff will work with this customer to mitigate the impacts.
Since the violation in July, 2014 the plant has been in full compliance with the BOD limits, We will be
keeping a close eye on this in case the issue re -occurs in the coming summer months,
500 North Main St, Suite 600 • Monroe, NC 28112-4730 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone].

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NOV- g1 V-0134
Page 2,
March 27, 2015
Charlotte Water ( ) is contracted with Union County Public Works for the operation and
aintenance of the County's wastewater facilities, if you have any questions about this response,
please contact Dawn Padgett, Operations Manager (C ), at -1'04-497-8377, or Henry Eudy, Plant
Supervisor and ORC at Twelve Mile VVREC )R at 9 0-21 - 9 7 or Richard McMillan, Assistant
Director of Union County Public'' Works ( C ) at 704-296-4215.
Thank you for your consideration on this issue,
Assistant Director Public Works
Union County Public Works
500 North Main St., Suite 600
Monroe, NC 28112
Dawn K. Padgett
Operations Manager
Charlotte Water— UC 08,
8299 Kensington Dr.
Va haw, NC 2 173

UNION COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
5t1) North Main Street„ Suite 300, Monroe NC 28112
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
March 27, 2015
Mr. Michael L, Parker
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Deficiency — Monitoring Violation
Tracking #: NOD-2015-MV-0034
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
Dear Mr. Parker:
ERVE1 INCt'ENi'
WQROS
MOOV'ILLE PE GIONAL OFFICE
We have received the NOD referenced above for non -monitoring of the Total Nitrogen and Total
Phosphorus (nutrients) in the third quarter of 2014. Unfortunately, during the transition months when
Charlotte Water took over the operation and maintenance of the Union County facilities, the July —
September 2014 sampling for these parameters did not take place, We have collected these samples
in December 2014 and then again in February 2015, We have also implemented a sampling plan for
all of 2015 that schedules a sampling event for the nutrients as required in the permit in each quarter.
If NCDENR-DWR would like for us to increase the monitoring conducted for nutrients in 2015 for
these missed samples we would be happy to accommodate this request.
Charlotte Water (CW) is contracted with Union County Public Works for the operation and
maintenance of the County's wastewater facilities, If you have any questions about this response,
please contact Dawn Padgett, Operations Manager (CW), at 704-497-8377, or Henry Eudy, Plant.
Supervisor and ORC at Twelve Mile WRF (CW), at 980-214-5977 or Richard McMillan, Assistant
Director of Union County Public Works (UCPW) at 704-296-4215.
Thank you for your consideration on this issue.
Sincerely,
and D. McMinn, F.E.
Assistant Director Public Works
Union County Public Works
500 North Main St., Suite 600
Monroe, NC 28112
Dawn K. Padgett
Operations Manager
Charlotte Water — UC O&M
8299 Kensington Dr,
Waxhaw, NC 28173
500 North Main St., Suite 600 • Monroe, NC 28112-4730 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: (7
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PPITIF:011N COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
500 North Main Street, Suite 500,, Mon roe,, \C: 28112
Phone: (i0i)296-4210 • l x: [phone]
March 27, 2015
Mr. Michael L. Parker
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject; Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2015-LV-0135
Tallwood WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
Dear Mr, Parker:
vie
We have received the NOV referenced above for BOD weekly average and monthly average
violations in July, 2014. As noted in the July DMR at the time of the violations in July we were
looking into the source of the violations. The effluent BOD concentrations started going up in June
even though the ammonia, TSS and fecal coliform limits were well within limits,
When it was noted that this was occurring adjustments were made in the plant, and COD samples
were collected on the influent and effluent. It was noted that an unusually high level of COD was
entering the plant, and we suspect that this was causing the BOD to pass through the plant. We are
currently tracking the COD with the BOD to try and make sure when heavier than normal organic
loadings come into the plant.
We suspect a seasonal/summer wastewater customer could be impacting the plant. Staff has made
contact and is investigating the possibility. If we believe this situation is the cause of the violations,
staff will work with this customer to mitigate the impacts,
Since the violation in July, 2014 the plant has been in full compliance with the BOD limits. We will be
keeping a close eye on this in case the issue re -occurs in the coming summer months.
500 North Main St , Suite 600 • Monroe, NC 28112-4730 • Phone: Fax: (7 4}2 r 4232

Taliwood TP
NOV-2015-131-01 5
Page 2,
March 2i1 2015
Charlotte titer ) is contracted with Union County Public Works for the operation and
maintenance of the ounty's wastewater facilities. if you have any questions about this response,
please contact Dawn Padgett, Operations Manager „ at 704-497-8377, or Henry Eudy, Plant
Supervisor and ORC at Twelve ile VVRF (C W)., at 9 0 1 -5977 or Richard McMillan, Assistant
Director of Union County Public` Works U ) at 0 A 96 15
Thank you for your consideration on this issue.
Sincerely,
ard
Assistant Director Public Works
Union County PublicWorks
500 North Main St,,; Suite 600
Monroe, NC 28,112
Dawn K. Padgett
Operations Manager
Charlotte Water UC O&M
8299 Kensington Dr.
Waxhaw, NC 28173

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FbENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natu
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr, Ed Goscicki, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Subject:
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
March 16, 2015
Resources
Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
Notice of Deficiency — Monitoring Limitation
Tracking Number: NOD-2015-MV-0034
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0065684
Union County
A review of the July to September 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed
violations of the following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter
9/30/14 Total nitrogen
9/30/14 Total Phosphorus
Reported Value
None
None
Monitoring Requirement
Monitor quarterly
Monitor quarterly
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the causes(s) of the noted
violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments
of civil penalties by the Division of Water Resources.
If the violations are due to a transcription error (data left off the DMR) please submit an amended
DMR (two copies) to this Office with the missing monitoring data along with a cover letter asking for
rescission of the Notice of Deficiency, Please address your correspondence to Ms. Marcia Allocco at
the letterhead address,
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions concerning this matter please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at [phone].
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central Files Basement
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mo©resville, 31C 28115
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] Customer Service; 1-877-623.6748
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Pat. McCrory
Governor
Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
Mr. Ed Goscicki, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Subject:
Dear Mr, Goscicki:
March 16, 2015
Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking Number: NOV-2015-LV-0132
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0069523
Union County
A review of the March 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
3/31/14
Parameter
Flow
Reported Value Permit Limit
0.077 MGD 0.05 MGD (Monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems.
The Division of Water Resources 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 (SOC),
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms, Marcia Allocco or myself at [phone].
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wastewater Branch
Central Files (MSC 1617-basement)
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville„ NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Pat McCrory
Governor
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Secretary
Mr. Ed Goscicki, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Subject:
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
March 16, 2015
Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking Number: NOV-2015-LV-0133•
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
A review of the April 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
4/30/14
Parameter
Flow
Reported Value
0.066 MGD
Permit Limit
0.05 MGD (Monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems.
The Division of Water Resources 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 (SOC).
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia Allocco or myself at [phone].
cc:
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Wastewater Branch
Central Files (MSC 1617-basement)
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] l Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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North Carolina. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
Mr. Ed Goscicki,, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Subject:
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
March 16, 2015
Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking Number: NOV-2015-LV-0134
Tallwood Estates WVVTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
A review of the June 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter
Week ending 6/28/14 Biological oxygen demand
6/30/14 Biological oxygen demand
Reported Value
8,8 mg/L
5.9 mg/L
Permit Limit
7.5 mglL (Weekly average)
5.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems,
The Division of Water Resources 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 (SOC).
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia Allocco or myself at [phone].
cc:
Sincerely,
Michael L, Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Wastewater Branch
Central Files (MSC 1617-basement)
Mooresville. Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28116
Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-i748
Internet: http:/Jportal.ncdenr.arg/web/wq

UNION COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
500 North Main Street, Suite 500, Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: [phone] ® Fax: [phone]
August 14, 2014
Mr. Wes Bell
NCDENR DWQ — Mooresville Regional Office
610 E Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Signatory Authority, Discharge and Non -Discharge Permits
Union County Public Works
Dear Mr. Bell,
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Please accept this letter as an official delegation of signatory authority to the position of
Public Works Assistant Director. The signatory authority should encompass:
o All NPDES permits, current and future, as well as associated applications, reports,
correspondence and the like. Current permits include NC0069841 (Crooked Creek
WWTP), NC0085359 (12 Mile WWTP), NC0069523 (Tallwood WWTP), NC0072508
(Hanley Creek WWTP), NC0085812 (Grassy Branch WWTP)
o All Non -Discharge permits, current and future, as well as associated applications,
reports, correspondence and the like. Current permits include WQ0011928 (Olde
Sycamore WWTP), WQCS00054 (Collection System), WQ0007486 (Land
Application), WQ0032519 (12 Mile Reuse), WQ0032520 (Crooked Creek Resuse).
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard McMillan at
704-296-4215.
Sincerely,
Edward Gosci ki, PE
Executive Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main St., Suite 500 0 Monroe, NC 28112-4730 0 Phone: [phone] o Fax: [phone]

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Mr, Edward Goscicki, PE
Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject:
Dear Mr, Goscicki:
July 23, 2014
Notice of Violation Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2014-LV-0340
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0069523
Union County
A review of the February 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
2/28/14
Parameter
Flow
Reported Value
0.078 MGD
Permit Limit
0.050 MGD (Monthly average)
As noted on the February 2014 self -monitoring report, the Division understands that Union County
Public Works is investigating the cause of the elevated flow at the Tallwood Estates WWTP that
occurred in early 2014. Please provide the Division with an update, once available, of the outcome of
your investigation. 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 (SOC). The Division of Water Resources does
reserve the right to pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations, which may
occur at the noted facility.
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia Allocco or myself at [phone].
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wastewater Branch
Central Files (MSC 1617-basement)
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Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
John E. Skvarla, II!
Secretary
Mr, Edward Goscicki, PE
Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject:
Dear Mr, Goscicki:
July 11, 2014
Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2014-LV-0302
Tallwood WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
A review of the January 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
31/14
Parameter
Flow
Reported Value
0.057 MGD
Permit Lirnit
0.050 MGD (Monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems.
The Division of Water Resources 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 (SOC).
If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Marcia. Allocco or myself at [phone].
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wastewater Branch
Central Files (MSC 1617--basement)
Mooresville Regional Office
Location. 610 East Center Ave„ Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1 877-623-6746
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Pat McCrory
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Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
March 16, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL #7011 0110 0000 9960 7808
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ed Goscicki, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: N ©V-2015-LV-0135
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
A review of the July 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter at Gutfali 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
Week ending 7/19/14 BOD 9.4 mglL 7.5 mg/L (Weekly average)
7/31/14 BOD 6.0 mg/L 5.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued
for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0069523. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215,6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215,1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations, request technical
assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 15 days of receipt of this
Notice, A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the
July 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be
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Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 2 i115
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assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 15-day
period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division
of Water Resources 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,
if you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms, Marcia Allocco or
myself at [phone].
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc. Wastewater Branch
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June 18, 2013
Mrs. Marcia Allocco, Environmental Chemist — Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
610 Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2013-PC-0197
Tallwood WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
Dear Mrs. Allocco:
During a recent inspection of the Tallwood WWTP there were several recommendations
that were made to ensure that the plants were operating in compliance with the current
NPDES permits. This letter includes a list of the recommendations and the resulting
corrections that were made. The recommendations are indicated by the bold text
followed by the corrections that were made.
Ammonia samples were not preserved within 15-minutes following the 24-
hour composite sampling event:
Sample bottles have been provided that contain the necessary preservatives to allow the
operator to collect and preserve composite samples in the field.
Facility staff should verify and document that the samplers are delivering the
required 100 ml aliquot volume for each sample collected:
Calibrated volumetric containers have been purchase and placed onsite so that the
sampler can be calibrated and adjusted as needed. Additionally, forms have been
modified to allow proper documentation of the aliquot volumes that are periodically
collected.
The on -site pH analysis times were documented as being performed prior to
on -site arrival time:
A new form was created and implemented to ensure that arrival and departure times are
documented more accurately.
Influent grab samples were collected when composites were required:
New samplers were purchased to ensure that proper sampling protocols are followed.
500 North Main St., Suite 500 • Monroe, NC 2811.2-4730 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Must ensure the chain of custody forms document all individuals involved with
relinquishing/receiving samples:
Proper chain of custody procedures were reviewed and employees were trained to
thoroughly document all relinquishing/receiving of samples.
Effluent composite sampling location needs to be moved to post UV:
The sampling location has been placed after UV disinfection.
We hope the corrective actions taken will'satisfactorily address the violations and
deficiencies noted in the report and will ensure compliance with permit requirements.
Sincerely,
Michael Moler
Water and Wastewater Operations Division Manager
Union County Public Works

NCDErill
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
May 30, 2013
Mr. Michael Moler
Water & Wastewater Operations Division Manager
Union County Public Works
500 North. Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Dear Mr. Moler:
ohn E. Skvarla, lil
cretary
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Union Co. Public Works — Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
Tracking #: NOV-2013-PC-0197
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject
facility on May 16, 2013. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to facility's failures to collect flow proportional
influent composite samples during three consecutive weeks in February 2013 which are violations of the subject
NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S,) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Influent Sampling Section
of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) per violation, per day, may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-2 1, 5.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by June 20„ 2013, addressing the monitoring
violations and the deficiencies noted the in the Effluent Sampling Section in the attached report. hi responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not
hesitate to contact Mr. Wes Bell at [phone], or at [e-mail].
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave„ 5trite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1.877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday inspection
1 Lai 2 L i 31 NC0069523 1 11 121, 13/05/16 1 17
Type Inspector Fac Type
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Tallwood Estates WWTP
4988 Brief Rd
Indian Trail NC 28079
Entry Time/Date
09:40 AM 13/05/16
Permit Effective Date
08/11/01
Exit Time/Date
04:20 PM 13/05/16
Permit Expiration Date
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representalive(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
/1/
Charles H McKoy/I704-843-9482 /
Jeremy David Nance/0RC1704-698-7583/
Other Facility Data
Name. Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Edward Goscicki,500 N Main St -Ste 500 Monroe NC 281124730/Public Works Contacted
Director/704-296-4212/7042964232 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit • Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program • Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 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) /49 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesly N Bell r(MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ 5/7 eV f 7
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Date i
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/16/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? • DDO
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ❑ ■ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The subject permit expires on 10/31/2013.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed on 5/20/2013.
The Division issued an Authorization to Construct (ATC) on 8/1/2011 for the
replacement of the existing WWTP with no increase in design or permitted capacity.
Construction of the new WWTP has been completed and is currently in operation.
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)? ❑ ❑ 0 ■
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ■ 0 0 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/16/2013
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well
maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period March
2012 through February 2013. A weekly average effluent BOD violation was reported in
September 2012. No effluent monitoring for BOD, TSS, ammonia, fecal conform, and
dissolved oxygen was performed during the week of 1/5/2013. The inspection verified
that the effluent monitoring was performed and an amended DMR will be resubmitted to
correct these transcription errors.
The ORC must ensure that the on -site arrival time and time on -site are accurately
documented, In addition, the ORC and staff must ensure that the chain of custody
forms document all individuals involved with receiving/relinquishing of samples.
Laboratory
Yes No NANEE 1O
Yes No NA E
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ '❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified Gab? ■ Cl 0 0
# Is the facility using a contract lab? • 0 0 ❑
# Is proper temperature set fir sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■
DOD
Incubator (Fecal Coiiform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Q ❑ ■
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +I- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: Influent and effluent analyses (including field) were performed under Union
County's Crooked Creek WWTP and Twelve Mile Creek WWTP Laboratory
Certifications (#328 and #575). Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification #12 and
#40) has also been contracted to provide analytical support.
The dissolved oxygen and pH meters appeared to be properly calibrated and
documented, The ORC must ensure that new pH buffers are used prior to each daily
sampling event,
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
pt ar ie
han or equal to 6,0 degrees Ce
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner -Facility: TallwoodEstates WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/16/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling
Comment: The subject permit requires composite influent BOD and TSS samples.
The facility is currently collecting flow proportional influent composite samples; however,
the facility collected influent grab samples during three consecutive weeks in February
2013.
The facility staff should verify and document the sampler's (influent and effluent) aliquot
volume on a periodic basis to ensure the proper volume is being collected.
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? • ❑ ❑ ❑
is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? • ❑ ❑ ❑
# is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Comment: The subject permit requires composite and grab effluent samples. The
composite sampler was collecting samples prior to the UV disinfection system. The
composite sampling location must be relocated after the UV disinfection system to
comply with the NPDES Permit's effluent monitoring requirements. Please note that
15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 2B .0503 (12) defines effluent as the
wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control
facility or other point source whether treated or untreated.
The effluent ammonia samples were not being preserved with fifteen minutes following
completion of the 24-hour composite sampling period (reference: 40 CFR 136.3).
Note:This preservation requirement should also be applied to influent ammonia
composite samples (if collected). .
Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Instream monitoring requirements have been conditionally waived due to
the County's participation in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Association.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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.
Process control measurements were being properly documented and maintained.
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: TalWoad Estates VVINTP
Inspection Date: 05/16/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA N
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? • 0013
Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ 0 0 0
Are all pumps present? • 0 0 0
Are all pumps operable? n000
Are float controls operable? .000
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? • 0 0 0
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? • 0 0 0
Comment:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a, Man ua I
b,Mechanical 0
Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0000
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ 0 0 0
Is disposal of screening in compliance? • 0 0 0
Is the unit in good condition? • 0 0 0
Comment:
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? ■ 0 0 0
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural en •000
Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■000
Are all pumps present? • 0 0 0
Are all pumps operable? ■000
Are float controls operable? ■ 0 0 0
Are audible and visual alarms operable? E000
# Is basin size/volume adequate? S1000
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext, Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/16/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
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 Tess than 25% of the basin's surface? • 0 ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable? MEMO
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? MOOD
Are weirs 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? ■ 0,00
Is the retum rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
!s the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/4 of the sidewall depth) 1111100
Comment:
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation:
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WliVTP
Inspection Date: 05/16/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Comment: The County installed a cloth disk filtration system as part of the facility
upgrades.
Disinfection - UV
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
Comment:
Flow Measurennent - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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EDO°
• 00°
• ODD
• ODO
• ODO
Yes No NA NE_
MODO
Is flow meter calibrated annually? • 0 01
Is the flow meter operational? • 0 0 0
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The new flow measurement system was calibrated by C. Wrignt
Instruments, Inc. in April 2013 The flow mter will be calibrated twice per year, The
CRC and staff must ensure that all flow meter calibration documentation is maintained
for a period of three years (at a minimum) as required by the NPDES Permit
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • 0 00
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? NODO
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0011I0
Comment: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? NDOO
Is the mixing adequate? • 0 0 0
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? • 0 0 0
# Is the odor acceptable? • 0 0 0
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? •000
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Permit: NCOG69523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/16/2013 Inspectio'n•Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Digester
Comment: Wastewater solids are transported to the Union County Crooked Creek
WWTP (NPDES #: NC0069841) for continued treatment and ultimate disposal (via land
application) under the authority of Permit #: WQ0007486.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ n n n
is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ n n n
Is the generator tested under load? ■ n n n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? n ■ n n
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n Fl
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ n n
li
Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n n
Comment: The generator was not operational during the inspection; however, the
problem was later identified and corrected. The generator is now operational.
Yes No NA NE
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Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E,
Governor Director
Mr, Ed' Goscicki, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Dear Mr, Goscicki:
A review of the Januar
violations of the followi
Date
eek ending 1/5/1
Week ending 1/5/1
eek ending 1/5/13 Dissolved oxygen
eek ending 1/5/13 Ammonia
Subject:
al Resources
April 29, 2013
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Notice of Violation — Monitoring Violations
Tracking #: N©V-2013-MV-0065
Tallwood Estates VVVVTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0069523
Union County
2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed monitoring
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violations are due (data left off the DMR) please submit an amended DMR
copies) to this Office along with a co
ver over letter asking for rescission of the Notice of Violation.
Please address your correspondence to Ms, Marcia Allocco at the letterhead address,
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at (704)
Michael L. Parker
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Location„ 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
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SUBJECT: Signatory Authority
Discharge and Non -Discharge Permits
Union County Public Works
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(Crooked Creek) WWTP, NC0085359 (12 Mile WWTP), N 2 (GrassyranchB Mood
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W00007486 (Land Application), W00032519 (12 Mile Reuse), WQ0032520
(Crooked Creek Reuse)
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Tye at
[phone].
Respectfully,
Wesley Baker
Interim County Manager
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500 N Church Street STE 500
Monroe, NC 28112-4730
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
June 7, 2011
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County, North Carolina
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on May 20, 2011 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please infouu 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 Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
4)7 Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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Mooresville Regional Office
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Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector FacType
1 I N1 2 Li 1 51 31 NC0069523 111 121 11/05/20 1 17 181 Cl 191I.
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
W POTWarne and NPDES permit Numbe
Tallwood Estates WWTP
4988 Brief Rd
Indian Trail NC 28079
Entry Time/Date
12:30 AM 11/05/20
Permit Effective Date
08/11/01
Exit Time/Date
01:30 PM 11/05/20
Permit Expiration Date
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)IPhone and Fax Number(s)
///
Heather Hilton Mullis/ORC/704-821-6508/
John Calvin Hahn/ORC/704-296-4210/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Mark Eugene Tye,500 N Church St Ste 500 Monroe NC
281124730//704-296-4210/7042964232
Contacted
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Other Facility Data
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
II Permit 1111 Flow Measurement 1.1 Operations & Maintenance II Records/Reports
111 Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal a Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
a Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findinq/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
MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/
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Marcia! Allocco
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Taliwood Estates WWTF
Inspection Date: 05/20/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# 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?
Comment: Tallwood Estates' permit is effective from 11/01/2008-10/31/2013.
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated on the day of the
inspection. The ORC was very knowledgeable about the treatment process.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ©❑ n ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? • ❑ n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ®n n n
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ® rill n
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration i ■
Dates of analysis ; S
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ®n n n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n 0 ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? I ®n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than:the facility classification? Kin n n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less orjgreater than the facility classification? ®n n n
Page # 3

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facaity: TaMood Estates VvVVTP
Inspection Date: 05/20/2011
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: DMRs for January 2010-December 2010 were reviewed for the inspection.
No violations were reported for the review period.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to e_o 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: Laboratory analyses are performed by Crooked Creek VVVVTP Lab (#328),
12 Mile Creek VVWTP lab (# 575), and Pace Labs (#530 & 40). After the annual check
against the NIST traceable thermometer, any thermometer should have the updated
correction factor posted on it while in use. Please post updated correction factors, with
the date of the associated annual check, on any thermometer in use at the facility,
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proport onal?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
Comment; Influent samples were being collected flow proportionally at 100 mis per
aliquot while being stored at 0.5 celcius. Sampler tubing was dirty on the day of the
inspection.
Aerobic Digester
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
# Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Yes No NA N
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Yes No NA NE
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Page # 4

Permit NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/20/2011
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation •
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Comment: Sludge is hauled to the UCPW Crooked Creek WVVTP for processing.
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? Erin n
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 n n n
Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ n n n
Are all pumps present? ■ n n n
Are all pumps operable? B n n n
Are float controls operable? ■ n n n
Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n
# Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ n n n
Comment:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ■
b.Mechanical n
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ Q n n
Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n
Comment: Screenings are disposed of at the UCPW Crooked Creek vow P with
ultimate disposal at the county landfill.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Mode of operation
Type -of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? • n n n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ n n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ®n n n
Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n n n
Page # 5

Permit: NC0069523
Inspection Date: C5/2012611
A
ion Basins
Owner - Tallwood Estates WArTP
Inspection Type: Compliance ,'-:-.valuation
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3..0 mg11)
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well cf circular clarifier'?
Are weirs 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 sol dslpin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y. of the idewa
Comment
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation:
Is the .fitter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
Are extra UV bulbsavailable on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
13 there a backup system on site?
depti
Yes No NA NE
N OOD
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
Down ficw
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Yes No NA NE
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Page # 6

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WwTP
Inspection Date: 05/20/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Is effluent dear and free of solids? E3CIIDD
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ n n n
Is flow meter calibrated annually'? ■ n n n
Is the flow meter operational? ®n n n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? i 0 n
Comment: The effluent flow meter was last calibrated on 01/28/2011 by Carolina
Technical Services, Inc.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ n n n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? M n ❑
Is proper volume collected? n n n n
Is the tubing clean? ■ n n n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? nnn n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ® n n n
Comment: Effluent samples were being collected flow proportionally at 150 mis per
aliquot while being stored at 0 celcius. Sampler tubing was dirty on the day of the
inspection.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than -trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ❑ ❑ ■ n
Comment: Union County Public Works is a memeber of the YPDRBA.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ®n ❑ n
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? nnn n
Is the generator tested under load? nnn n
Page # 7

Permit: N00069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WNTP
Inspection Date: 05/20/2011
Standby Power
Was generator tested & operational durin
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
he inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on bacii-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
DORD
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Page # 8

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Scott Huneycutt
Union County Public Works
500 N. Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North. Carolina 2811.2
Huneycutt:
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H, Sullins
Director
August 8, 2010
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Correction to A to C, No. 06952:3A02
Union County Public Works
'Fallwvood Estates WWII' Replacement
Union County
We are forw aiding herewith a revised version of the Authorization to Construct (A to C)
issued on. August 1, 2011, for the subject facil ty. The previously issued A to C" described the disk
filter unit incorrect The attached A to C corrects this description.
Please replace the entire. A to C No. 06952.3A02, issued August 1, 201.1 with the attached A
to C.4 No. 069523A02,
if you need additional itrforrn,ation concerning this matter, please contact Seth Robertson
P.E,, at. [phone].
Sincerely,
kp/sr
cc: Laurin B. Kennedy, P.I ., CDM, 301 S, McDowell Street, Suite 512, Charlotte, NC 28204
Union County Health Department
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection.
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
ATC File
1617 Mail Service Center, ,Raleigh, Nr rth Carolina 27699-16133
Location: 512 N. Salsbury St. Ra1egh North Carolina 27604
Phone" 919-807.63000 `, FAX 919 O7 64921 Customer service, 1-877,622-6746
Internet www,ncwaterquality ory
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor , Director Secretary
August 1, 2011
Mr. Scott Huneycutt
Union County Public Works
500 N. Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 069523A02
Union County Public Works
Tallwood Estates WWTP Replacement
Union County
Dear Mr. Huneycutt:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received May 19, 2011, by the
Division of Water Quality (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 0.050 MGD Tallwood Estates Wastewater
Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into Clear Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Replacement of the influent pumps with dual 200 gpm submersible pumps,
replacement of the existing package WWTP with a new 50,000 gpd dual train
extended aeration package WWTP including a 25,000 gallon flow equalization basin
with dual 90 gpm pumps, two (2) 40,000 gallon aeration chambers, a 10,000 gallon
sludge holding steel tank, two (2) 12-foot diameter clarifiers, three (3) 120 scfm
blowers, two (2) 38 scfm blowers, one (1) 27 scfm blower, a sodium bicarbonate
storage and feed system including a 700 gallon storage tank, a cloth disk filter system
rated for 125,000 peak flow, utilization of the existing UV dual module disinfection
system capable of treating a peak flow of 140,000 gpd, and yard piping and
appurtenances, electrical controls, instrumentation, and site work; in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623.6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
Naturally

iyrIr. Scott Huneycutt
August 1, 2011
Page 2
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part Ill, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No,. NC0069523 issued October 7, 2008, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed. in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0069523.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with C.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
in the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Pennine e; shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The 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
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DINR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee sh,ll.
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification. Commission.
The Pernuttee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A.:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class 1 facility at least weekly and each Class 1.1, 1II and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T 1.5A.:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of th.e facility.

Mr. Scott Huneycutt
August 1, 2011
Page 3
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the perrnittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the 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 reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North. Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
&AD
Coleen H. Sullins
kp:sr
cc: Laurin B. Kennedy, P.E., CDM, 301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 512, Charlotte, NC 28204
Union County Health Department
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
ATC File

Union County Public Works
Tallwood Estates WWTP Replacement
A To C No, 069523A02
Issued August 1, 2011
Engineer's Certification
, 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 Tallwood Estates WWTP, located
on 4988 Brief Road (off NCSR 1547) in Union County, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Replacement of the influent pumps with dual 200 gpm submersible pumps,
replacement of the existing package WWTP with a new 50,000 gpd dual train
extended aeration package WWII' including a 25,000 gallon flow equalization basin
with dual 90 gpm pumps, two (2) 40,000 gallon aeration chambers, a 10,000 gallon
sludge holding steel tank, two (2) 12-foot diameter clarifiers, three (3) 120 scfm
blowers, two (2) 38 scfm blowers, one (1) 27 scfm blower, a sodium bicarbonate
storage and feed system including a 700 gallon storage tank, a cloth disk filter system
rated for 125,000 peak flow, utilization of the existing UV dual. module disinfection
system capable of treating a peak flow of 140,000 gpd, and yard piping and
appurtenances, electrical controls, instrumentation, and site work; in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature — Registration No..
Date
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 10, 2010
MARK EUGENE TYE
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
500 NORTH CHURCH ST, STE 500
MONROE NC 281124730
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069523
Case Number: LV-2010-0158
Union County
Dear Mr. Tye:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 00402297 in the amount of $585.37 received from you
dated June 3, 2010. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call. Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Since
y,
-16VOnal D. Weeden
cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
;orth CarJlif1; .276'9 )-1617
Location', 512 N. Salisbury t, Ra3E u b ae t;;na 2 604
Phone [phone] \ FAX: 919-& 7-6492 pue: 1 z0$ '-623-674S
Internet: www.n etc<r„uality.o=rta
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
May 20, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL 7009 2250 0004 3265 6414
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Edward Goscicki
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Case No. LV-2010-0158
-rt/tA,2,‘
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $585.37
($500.00 civil penalty + $85.37 enforcement costs) against Union County Public Works.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for February 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069523. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts,l conclude as a matter of law that Union County Public Works violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069523 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, Marcia Allocco, Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Union County Public Works:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: I iito://oortal.ncdenr.orqhvebtwq
Non thCarolina
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1(1.00
f°or 1 of the one 1) violation of G,S l 1.1 a)ti) and
NPDES Permit No, NC,0069523, by dischar ing waste into the
waters of the State in vitrlation of the permit. n onthly average
effluent limit for flow.
$ +tlt),00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
3.7
firrc,enterrt costs.
37 TOTAL Ai l()1$NT
suant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c,
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
the amount of the penalty 1 have taken into account the
s set forth at G,S. 143I3-282
The degree and extant. of harm to the natural
private property resulting from the violations;
The duration and gravity° of the violations;
µFlee effect on ground or surface water quantity or uality or on air
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether tthc violations were committed willfully o
`Che prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply
Environmental Management Commission has regulatoryuthority; and
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty r a s of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following;
Submit payment of the penalty:
b), which are:
of the State, to the public health,. or to
grams over wrhieh the
P.tment slrou➢.d be made directly to t:he order trf the f epartment of Environment and Natural.
Resources (do not include waive- a r Payment ofthe penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new v°iolation(;s).
submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance,f'Enforcen ent l nit
1:)ivision of Water Quality
161.7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Submit a written request
sion including a detailed justification for such request:

Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be
approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an
Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" foam within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings.
You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt
of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through

Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may
be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail byan attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed
original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic
transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the
filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers
for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (I.) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson., General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
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 andlot
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities. then you may wish to consider
uplying for a Special, Orderbv Consent, lf you have any questions about this CM' penaltv assessment or a
Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at
704/663-.1699.
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
Marcia Allocco
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quaiity
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
CompliancefEnforce.ment File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ 'attachments

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STATE OF NORTH CAR.OLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATUR,M„, RESOURCES
COUNTY OF UNION
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF MIL PENALTY AGAINST
IJNION COLII\if Y PUBLIC WORKS
PERMIT NO. NC0069523
WAIVER OF RI( AFF TO AN
ADMINISTR ATIVE HEARING AND
S'TIPULATION OF FA('Ts
FILE NO, 1N-2010-0158
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 585.37 for violation s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated Mn 20, 2010, 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
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 .2010
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION. FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0158
Assessed Party: Union County Public Works
County: Union
Permit Number: NC0069523
Amount Assessed: $585.37
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment
document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i. e.,
explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was
unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions
(Le., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to
achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Union County Public Works
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union
LV-2010-0158
Permit Number: NC0069523
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented. Flow in excess of permit limits may cause WWTP treatment
efficiencies to be reduced and result in a discharge of solids to the receiving stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The noncompliance occurred during February 2010. The monthly average flow limit violation is
attributed to inflow and infiltration. The monthly rainfall total measured by the permittee was 5.7
inches.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect is expected on ground water or air quality or quantity. Surface waters potentially may be
impacted by hydraulic overloading of the WWTP due to a loss of biomass. No additional
noncompliance was reported.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved.
6) Whether the violation was committed wilfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
The facility has a good compliance record. No civil penalties have been assessed in the previous 12-
month period.

8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: I hour at $32.54/hour
SWP Regional Supervisor review: 1 hour at $37.83/hour
Clerical Support: 1 hour at $15.00/hour
Total: $85, 37
Date
RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit:
Facility Name:
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PERMIT: NC0035041
FACILITY: Carolina Water Service Inc Of NC - Hemby Acres WWTP COUNTY: Union
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL I
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
VIOLATION
DATE FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
MEASURE
CALCULATED
LIMIT VALUE %OVER LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
02 -2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 02/25/10 2 X week ug/I 17 19 11.76 Daily Max'smum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
PERMIT: NC0069523 FACILITY: Union County Public Works - Tallwood Estates WWTP
COUNTY: Union REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
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MONITORING OUTFALL!
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
02 -2010 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru
treatment plant
VIOLATION
DATE FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
MEASURE
LIMIT
CALCULATED
VALUE A, OVER LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
02/26/10 Continuous mgd 0.05 0.06 20.64 Monthly Average Exceeded None

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
Mr. Edward Goscicki
Union County Public Works
500 North Main Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Subject:
Dear Mr. Goscicki:
March 23; 2010
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking tt: NOV-2010-LV-0099
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the December 2009 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Flow 0.54 MGD 0.50 MGD
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water
Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature,
not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may
wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional
information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Union County Health Dept.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:.610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
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ION COUNTY PUBIC '©IS
Edward Gnscicki, Director
August 26, 2009
System Performance Annual Report
NCDWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Submission of Annual Wastewater Performance Summary
Union County Public Works
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Staff,
Please find enclosed three (3) copies of Union County Public Works' annual Wastewater
System Performance Summaryfor the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Customers are being
made aware of the report via notification in water/sewer bills. The report will be made
available upon request at the Public Works office and can be viewed on-line at
htt:LUCPW.co.union.Pc.us .
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704)
843-9482.
Respectful
y,
WWTP Superintendent
CC: Mark Tye, UCPW
Josh Brooks, UCPW
RECEIVED
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
500 North Main. St., Suite 500 • Mo or e, NC 28112-4730 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone].

August 2009
UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
(FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009)

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-TABLE-OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
2.0 DEFINITIONS 2
3.0 SYNOPSIS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES 4
3.1 Twelve Mile Creek Water Reclamation Facility 4
3.2 Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility 4
3.3 Hunley Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 5
3.4 Olde Sycamore Water Reclamation Facility 5
3.5 Tallwood Estates Wastewater Treatment Plant 5
3.6 Grassy Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant 5
TABLE 3-1 _ 7
TABLE 3-2 8
TABLE 3-3 9
TABLE 3-4 10
TABLE 3-5 11
TABLE 3-6 12
4,0 BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT 13
5.0 SYNOPSIS OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM 13
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
House Bill 1160, 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. Thislegislation placed significant reporting
requirements on entities that own or operate wastewater systems. This
Performance Summary is intended to establish compliance with said rule.
Union County Public Works (UCPVV) is charged with the management,
operation and maintenance of the County's sanitary sewer system.
During the 2008-2009 fiscal year the wastewater system was comprised of
5 active wastewater treatment plants (WVVFP), approximately 65 - •
wastewater pumping stations, and over 580 miles of pipe with over 27,400
connections. In addition to the 5 VWVfP's which have a combined rated
treatment capacity of 8.1 million gallons per day (MGD), the County,
through contractual agreement, has 2.65 MGD and 3.0 MGD of purchased
capacity at the City of Monroe WVVfP and Charlotte's McAlpine Creek
WVVTP respectively.
Public Works' Mission Statement is as follows:
Develop water, sewer and solid waste infrastructure that supports
residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural needs while meeting
Federal/State regulations and providing our customer base with
acceptable levels of service at cost effective rates
2.0 DEFINITIONS
. For the purposes of this Performance Report the following definitions apply:
• Aerobic — A condition in which atmospheric or dissolved molecular
oxygen is present in the aquatic environment.
• Automatic Telephone Dialer or ATD — A device connected to the
telephone system that will call programmed telephone numbers to alert
people of equipment status.
• Biological Nutrient removal — The process of removing nitrogen and
'phosphorus from wastewater using biological processes as opposed to
chemical means.
• Biosolids — A primarily organic solid product, produced by wastewater
treatment processes that can be beneficially recycled. The word
biosolids replaces the word sludge.
• BOD — Biochemical Oxygen Demand — The rate at which organisms
use the oxygen in water or wastewater while stabilizing decomposable
organic matter under aerobic conditions. The BOD Test is a procedure
that measures the rate of oxygen use under controlled conditions of
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time and temperature. BOD is typically used to express the "strength"
of wastewater.
• CL2— Chlorine Residual — The amount of chlorine present in the final
- effluent after disinfection. Typically measured in micrograms per liter
or milligrams per liter.
• D.O. — Dissolved Oxygen — Molecular (atmospheric) oxygen
dissolved in a liquid.
• Effluent — Treated wastewater flowing from the treatment system.
• Extended Aeration - A type of wastewater treatment facility in which
the wastewater is retained and treated for a minimum of 24 hours at
design flow before discharge occurs. -
• Impeller- A rotating set of vanes in a pump designed to pump or lift
water.
• Inflow and Infiltration (I841) - extraneous water that enters the sanitary
sewer system through openings and/or defects in the collection
system.
• Fecal Coliform — The coliform (bacteria) found in the feces of warm
blooded animals. The presence of colifomi-group bacteria is an
indication of possible pathogenic bacterial contamination.
• MGD — Million Gallons per Day — Volumetric measurement of flow
converted to millions. Example 150,000 gallons per day (gpd) /
1,000,000 = 0.150. MGD.
• NH3— Nitrogen as Ammonia — A compound found naturally in
wastewater. The compound is produced by the deamination of organic
nitrogen containing compounds.
• NPDES Permit — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
- Permits, required by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Amendments of 1972, which regulate discharges to surface waters.
• pH — The expression of the intensity of the basic or acidic condition of
a liquid.
• Pump Station —A holding tank with pumps that forces wastewater
uphill when flow by gravity is not possible.
• Reclaimed Water — Highly treated wastewater that has undergone
advanced treatment processes to remove solids, organics, and
pathogens meeting the State's Health and Safety Standards for
Beneficial Reuse.
• SBR — Sequencing Batch Reactor — A type of wastewater treatment
facility that treats and discharges water in batches as opposed to
continuous flow.
• Telemetry — A system by which information pertaining to remote
equipment status is transmitted via radio waves to a central location.
• TSS — Total Suspended Solids — Particles suspended in a liquid.
• Turbidity — The measurement of the clearness or cloudiness of a
liquid.
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3.0 SYNOPSIS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
(Fiscal Year 2008-2009) _
During the 2008-2009 fiscal yearlthe Department of Public Works
operated and maintained a total of five (5) active wastewater treatment
facilities and maintained One (1) inactive facility. Although each Permit
requires facility visitation daily, excluding weekends and holidays, Public
Works' wastewater treatment facilities are checked 7 days per week, 365 -
days per year. All treatment facilities are equipped with emergency back-
up power generators. Each treatment facility is equipped with an
automated telephone dialer (ATD). In addition to an ATD, each facility has
both audible and visual trouble alarms. Wastewater treatment plant staff
rotate "call duty" for after hour situations that may arise.
A brief overview of each facility and a performance summary table for
each facility is provided herein.
3.1 Twelve Mile Creek Water Reclamation Facility
Permit No. NC0085359. Twelve Mile is an extended aeration facility
utilizing biological nutrient removal and tertiary filtration. Disinfection is
- accomplished via UV (ultraviolet light). Twelve Mile effluent is discharged
into Twelve Mile Creek, which is part of the Catawba River Basin. The
facility is permitted to discharge up to 6.0 MGD of treated wastewater.
January 18, 2008, the Twelve Mile facility was permitted to dispense bulk
"reclaimed" water to authorized users (Permit No. WQ0032519). Bulk
reclaimed water has multiple "Non -potable" uses which can serve to
reduce demand upon the potable water supply and distribution system.
The bulk reclaimed water program was suspended in the fall of 2008
pending a system upgrade which, includes secondary disinfection.
Operational changes have been successfully implemented to control
phosphorous quantities discharged. A "Plant Reliability Enhancements"
project which commenced February 4, 2009 will serve to aid monitoring
and control operations upon completion in early 2010. An "Odor Control"
project also commenced on February 4, 2009 and will serve to scrub the
foul air which may be emitted on 'occasion from specific process units.
This project is slated for completion later in 2010. Twelve Mile Creek
VWVfP is located at 8299 Kensington Drive and serves Waxhaw as well
as portions of Indian Trail, Stallings and Weddington. Please refer to Table
3-1.
3.2 Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility
Permit No. NC0069841. Crooked Creek is an extended aeration facility
utilizing tertiary filtration. Disinfection is accomplished via UV (ultraviolet
light). Crooked Creek effluent is pumped over 17,000 feet to discharge
into the. North Fork Crooked Creek which lies in the Yadkin Pee Dee River
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Basin. This.facility is permitted to discharge up to 1.9 MGD of treated
wastewater. January 18, 2008, the Crooked Creek facility was permitted
to dispense bulk "reclaimed" water to authorized users (Permit No.
WQ0032520). Bulk reclaimed water has multiple "Non -potable" uses
which can serve to reduce demand upon the potable water supply and
distribution system. As with Twelve Mile Creek, the bulk reclaimed water
program was suspended in the fall of 2008 pending a system upgrade
which includes secondary disinfection. Crooked Creek 'is located at 4015
Sardis Church Road and serves the Indian Trail, Lake Park and Stallings
areas. Please refer to Table 3-2.
3.3 Hunley Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit No. NC0072508. Hunley Creek is, a Sequencing Batch Reactor.
Disinfection is accomplished via chlorination/dechlorination. Hunley Creek
effluent is discharged into Goose Creek, which lies in the Yadkin Pee Dee
River Basin. This facility is permitted to discharge up to .231 MGD of
treated wastewater. Discharge permit limits changed February 2005. The
new limits are more stringent than the design capabilities of the Hunley
Creek facility. The facility was taken off-line May 10, 2006 via flow
diversion project and remains inactive. Hunley Creek is located at 6913
Stevens Mill Road and serves the subdivisions of Shanamara, Hunley
Creek and Stevens Mill. Due to "Inactive Status" of the Hunley Creek
WVVfP, there was no data to report to Table 3-3 for fiscal year 2008-2009.
3.4 Olde Sycamore Water Reclamation Facility
Permit No. W00011928. Olde Sycamore is an extended aeration facility
with tertiary filtration. Disinfection is accomplished via UV (ultraviolet
light). This facility is permitted to discharge up to .150 MGD of treated
wastewater. Olde Sycamore serves the Olde Sycamore Golf Community
located off Highway 218 and Rock Hill Church Road. Olde Sycamore
effluent is discharged to a man-made impoundment from which it is then
pumped onto the Olde Sycamore Golf Course as a source of irrigation.
Please refer to Table 3-4.
3.5 Tallwood Estates Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit No. NC0069523. Tallwood is an extended aeration facility with
tertiary filtration. Disinfection is accomplished via UV (ultraviolet light).
This facility is permitted to discharge up to .05 MGD of treated
wastewater. Tallwood is located within and serves the Tallwood
Subdivision off Brief Road. Tallwood effluent is discharged to Clear Creek,
which lies in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin. Please refer to Table 3-5.
3.6 Grassy Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit No. NC0085812. Grassy Branch is an extended aeration facility
with tertiary filtration. Disinfection is accomplished via UV (ultraviolet
light). This facility is permitted to discharge up to .05 MGD of treated
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wastewater. Grassy Branch is located at 1629 Old Fish Road and
currently serves the Unionville Elementary, Piedmont Middle and
Piedmont High Schools as well as one individual residence, Loxdale
Farms Subdivision, and Smith Field Subdivision. Grassy Branch effluent
is discharged to Crooked Creek which lies in the Yadkin Pee Dee River
Basin. Please refer to Table 3-6.
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TABLE 3-1
Twelve Mile Creek Water Reclamation Facility
NPDES Permit #: NC0085359
Fiscal Year: 2008-2009 Effluent Limits and Performance
PARAMETER
LIMIT
JUL'O8
AUG'08
SEP'08
OCT'08
NOV'08
DEC'O8
JAN'09
FEB'09
MAR'09
APR'09
MAY'09
JUN'09
FLOW
6.0 MGD
3.01
3.24
3.28
3.01
3.35
3.72
3.65
3.49
4.48
3.68
3.45
' 3.30
pH
6-9 SU
6.7-7.2
6.8-7.2
6.9-7.3
6.9-7.6
7.2-7.5
7.1-7.7
7.1-7.4
7.1-7.4
7.0-7.4
7.2-7.5
7.4-7.6
7.4-7.8
BOA6 SUMMER (APR.1 - OCT.31)
5 mgli
0.9
1.5
1.5
1.0
2.7
1.0
0.2
WINTER (NOV.1 - MAR.31)
10 mgll
2.8
3.8
4.5
3.5
4.1
AMMONIA NITROGEN SUMMER
1 mgll
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
WINTER
2 mgll
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE
30 mg/I
2.6
1.8
2.7
1.7
1.0
1.3
1.8
0.7
1.5
0.5
0.3
0.1
FECAL COLIFORM
2001100 ml
2
2
2
1
1
1
3'
1
3
4
1
2
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
a 6 mgll
7.8
10.94
7.8
8.3
8.7
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.9
8.8
8.4
8.4
COPPER
18.5 ugll
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
ZINC
172.0 ugll
67.0
52.0
63.0
50.0
55.0
52.0
43.0
50.0
38.0
43.0
39.0
51.0
TOTAL PHOSPHOROUS
41.7 #lday
19.05
28.35
13.74
6.28
5.31
6.52
5.78
0.44
1.68
2.70
0.29
0.38
' Fecal Coliform daily limit exceeded on one day. Hydraulic system of disinfection system had internal leak. Repaired upon discovery. Monthly parameter was compliant.
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TABLE 3-2
Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility
NPDES Permit #: NC0069841
Fiscal Year: 2008-2009 Effluent Limits and Performance
PARAMETER
LIMIT
JUL '08
AUG '08
SEP '08
OCT '08
NOV '08
DEC '08
JAN '09
FEB '09
MAR '09
APR '09
MAY'09
JUN'09
FLOW
1,900 MGD
1.027
1.087
1.08
1.09
1.09
1.11
1.11
0.99
1.37
1.02
0.98
1.02
pH .
6-9 SU
6.95-8.06
6.68-7.78
6.5-7.8
7.3-8.2
' 6.5-7.9
6.9-7.9
6.6-7.6
6.9-7.8
6.8-7.7
6.8-7.7
6.7-7.9
6.5-8.2
C12
17 ug11
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
BOD5 SUMMER (APR.1-OCT.31)
5 mgll
1.23
4.40
2.8
2.0
6.12
2.8
1.8
WINTER (NOV.1 - MAR.31)
10 mgll
2.5
5.3
3.2
5.2
4.0
AMMONIA NITROGEN SUMMER
2 mgll
_ 0.0
0.0
0.0
3.2'
0.0
0.0
0.0
-
WINTER
4 mgll
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE
30 mgll
0.4
0.4
1.5
0.9
1.2
4.1
2.7
4.2
5.5
8.8
2.8
0.9
FECAL COLIFORM
2001100 ml
3
4
14
3
10
14
4
4
5
27
5
7
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
? 6 mgll
8.02
7.49
7.9
8.1
9.4
9.5
10.3
10.5
9.8
9.1
8.4
7.7
' Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded monthly limit due to first week of month performance. No cause was determined for first week excursion.
` BOD exceeded limit for week 2 and month. Process upset is thought to be related to chlorination of RAS to control filamentous growth In system.
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TABLE 3-3
Hunley Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit #: NC0072508
Fiscal Year: 2008-2009 Effluent Limits and Performance
# PARAMETER
LIMIT
JUL'08 AUG'08 SEP'08 OCT'08 NOV'08 DEC'08 JAN'09 FEB'09 MAR'09 APR'09 MAY'09 JUN'09
FLDW
0.231 MGD
Hunley Creek WWTP
is currently not in active service.
This facility was listed as inactive as of May 2006;
therefore there is no data reported for this fiscal year
pH
t
6-9 SU
Cl2
20 ugll
e0D6 SUMMER (APR.1.ocT.31)
5mgll
WINTER (NOV.1-MAR.31)
10 mgll
AMMONIA NITROGEN -SUMMER
2 mgfl
WINTER
amgll
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE
30 mg/1
FECAL COLIFORM
2001100 ml
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
> 5 mgll
No violations for fiscal year
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TABLE 3-4
Olde Sycamore Water Reclamation Facility
NPDES Permit #: WQ0011928
Fiscal Year: 2008-2009 Effluent Limits and Performance
PARAMETER
LIMIT
JUL '08
AUG'08
SEP '08
OCT '08
NOV '08
DEC'08
JAN '09
FEB'09
MAR'09
APR'09
MAY '09
JUN'09
FLOW
0.150 MGD
0.052
0.067
0.088
0.125
0.073
0.092
0.070
0.061
0.048
0.060
0.072
0.075
pH
6-9 SU
6.20-7.30
6.27-7.07
6.68-6.97
6.52-7.31
6.14-7.21
6.38-7.11
6.02-7.18
6.38-7.08
6.01-6.89
6.04-6.78
6.29-7.04
6.38-7.07
BO06
10 mg/I
0.55
1.10
0.54
1.22
1.16
1.94
1.73
2.17
1.24
0.71
2.77
1.00
AMMONIA NITROGEN
4 mgll
0.0
0.3
0.3
0.8
1.6
1.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE
5 mgll
0.0
1.0
0,0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.6
0.5
0.0
0.0
1.7
0.0
FECAL COLIFORM
14/100 ml
1
2
2
1
1
10'
1
1
1
1
1
1
TURBIDITY
_ 10 NTU
0.3
1.1
0.8
0.5
0.5
3.5
1.2
1.6
1.1
1.7
1.1
1.1
' Fecal Coliform exceeded daily limit (33 vs 25). Cause was not determined. Monthly parameter limit was compliant.
Union County Wastewater System
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August 2009
TABLE 3-5
Tallwood Estates Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit #: NC0069523
Fiscal Year: 2008-2009 Effluent Limits and Performance
PARAMETER
LIMIT`
JUL '08
AUG'08
SEP '08
OCT '08
NOV '08
DEC '08
JAN '09
FEB '09
MAR'09
APR'09
MAY '09
JUN'09
FLOW
0.050 MGD
0.026
0.026
0.027
0.024
0.022
0.028
0.027
0.027
0.046
0.028
0.026
0.026
pH
6-9 SU
6.8-7.3
6.5-7.3
6.8-7.3
6.7-7.4
6.3-7.5
6.9-7.4
6.4-7.3
6.8-7.3
6.4-7.5
6.8-7.5
6.4-7.2
6.8-7.2
130D6 SUMMER(APR 1-OCT 31)
5 mg/I
0.0
2.88
0.0
0.0
0.6
0.5
2.1
WINTER (NOV.1-MAR.31)
10 mgll
0.0
0.5
0.6
0.6
1.2
AMMONIA NITROGEN SUMMER
2 mgll
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
WINTER
4 mgfl
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE
30 mgll
0.00
0.82
0.00
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.1
2.6
0.0
0.0
0.5
FECAL COLIFORM
2001100 ml
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
> 6 mgll
7.28
7.52
7.7
7.8
8.2
8.4
9.5
9.7
8.9
9.0
8.5
8.0
No violations for fiscal year
Union County Wastewater System
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August 2009
TABLE 3-6
Grassy.Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit #: NC0085812
Fiscal Year: 2008-2009 Effluent Limits and Performance
PARAMETER
LIMIT
JUL '08
AUG '08
SEP '08
OCT '08
NOV'08
DEC '08
JAN '09
FEB '09
MAR '09
APR '09
MAY '09
JUN '09
FLOW
0.050 MGD
0.012
0.014
0.034
0.022
0.016
0.024
0.021
0.024
0.043
0.020
0.027
0.011
pH
6-9 SU
6.9-7.4
6.3-7.5
6.8-7.0
6:2-7.1
6.5-7.3
6.1-6.9
6.4-6.9
6.4-6.8
6.4-7.3
6.1-6.8
6.5-6.9
6.5-7.3
Cl2
17 ug!I
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
BODs SUMMER (APR.1.00T.31)
5 mgll
0.8
1.3
1.3
0.5
2.9
3.8
1.7
WINTER (NOV.1 - MAR.31)
10 mgll
1;8
2.1
1.6
2.1
3.9
AMMONIA NITROGEN SUMMER
2 mgll
0.0
0.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.7
1.6
WINTER '
4 mgll
0.0
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE `
30 mgll
0.0
0.3
0.0
1.7
2.9
3.0
1.7
3.3
3.6
0.6
2.1
2.6
FECAL COLIFORM
200/100 ml
3
4
1
3
6
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
> 6 mgll
7.3
7.9
8.0
8.3
7.4
9.0
9.7
10.2
9.9
9.4
8.3
8.1
No violations for fiscal year
Union County Wastewater System
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August 2009'
4.0 BIOSOL IDS MANAGEMENT
Biosolids are managed and disposed of in accordance with Permit No.
WQ0007486 issued by the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources. Biosolids are stored at both the Crooked Creek and
Twelve Mile Creek VW TPs. The solids are aerobically digested and then
applied as "fertilizer" to permitted sites. The solids are considered stabilized,
and thus suitable for land application, when the volatile solids content is
reduced by 38%. If this 38% volatile solids reduction can not be achieved,
then -alkaline stabilization, injection or incorporation is employed to ensure
Permit compliance.
5.0 SYNOPSIS OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
(Fiscal Year 2008-2009)
UCPW currently operates and maintains approximately 65 wastewater pump
stations and over 580 linear miles of sewer lines including force mains, which
serve approximately 27,430 customers throughout the county. All pump
stations are equipped with both audible and visual alarms as well as either
automated telephone dialer (ATD) or telemetry which alert staff when alarm
conditions occur. Inspections of all stations meet or exceed State
requirements. Approximately 80% of all pump stations are checked a
minimum of twice weekly and 20% are checked once a week to ensure proper
maintenance and operation. Emergency back up power is provided to all
stations via portable or permanent generators. Wastewater personnel are on a
call rotation providing staff coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365
days a year.
Public Works maintains emergency response equipment in a ready state at all
times. This emergency equipment varies in nature from spare electrical parts
and plumbing supplies to vacuum trucks and backhoes. Workers' safety is of
utmost importance. Safety equipment such as night lighting, gas monitors,
trenching and shoring equipment, and reflective cones/signs are always
readily available.
Public Works has ongoing programs to identify and correct deficiencies
associated' with the wastewater collection system. The programs are listed
below with results, of this year's efforts to maintain the collection system.
LINE MAINTENANCE (min.1O%)
FEET
MILES
SEWER LINES CLEANED
243,331
46.1
CCTV MAIN LINE
144,248
27.3
SMOKE TESTS _
88,543
16.8
Union County Wastewater System
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August 2009
PRO -ACTIVE MAINTENEANCE INSPECTIONS
INSPECTED REPAIRED
GRAY WATER TANKS
58
23
EXTRANEOUS FLOW
ELIMINATED
INFLOW/INFILTRATION (I & I)
REPAIRS
GPM
MGD
POINT REPARIS (MANHOLES, LATERALS, ETC.)
1058
477
0.687
MANHOLE FULL REHAB
15
NA
NA
PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE
ALARM CONDITIONS
827
REPAIRS
128
OTHER
SEWER BLOCKAGES/ODOR
131
MANHOLES INSPECTED (GIS MAP)
882.
High priority lines such as aerial creek crossings, lines subject to erosion
and/or problematic areas are visually inspected at a minimum of semi-
annually. High priority lines are inspected more frequently after periods of
heavy rain and flooding.
Another important program is the FOG (Fats; Oils, and Grease) program. This
program is aimed at reducing back-ups and overflows by educating the public
of the hazards associated with the disposal of grease and grease related by-
products into the wastewater system. A grease trap inspection program has
provided better data ensuring that restaurants and other food preparation
facilities properly maintain grease traps and interceptors.
Major system improvements during fiscal year 2008-2009 include:
1 The continued development'of a comprehensive electronic sewer
map. This map will help Public Works in tracking problematic areas
as well as track scheduled maintenance, improvements, and repairs
throughout the service area.
✓ CCTV/Cleaning efforts concentrated within UCPW's satellite
systems were conducted to identify areas of inflow and infiltration.
1 Reclaimed bulk water program was introduced to reduce the effects
of drought conditions.
During the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, the County's wastewater system collected
nearly 2.5 billion gallons. There were twenty-one (21) sanitary sewer
overflows with a combined volume of approximately 18,355 gallons that
occurred within the collection system during the reporting period. The
overflows are summarized below.
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August 2009
DATE
LOCATION
CAUSE
SURFACE WATER
VOLUME
/GALLONS1
7/3/2008
BROOK VALLEY
DEBRIS
TWELVE MILE CREEK
600
7/7/2008
MH#1020 - ST JOHN'S
FORRESTT
VANDALISM
NONE
100
7/8/2008
RONE BRANCH(21-25)
PS
SEVERE
STORMS/POWER
OUTAGE
NONE
375
7/21/2008
MEPIWEATHER
(MH#8686)
VANDALISM
TWELVE MILE CREEK
80
81512008
2607 BOBWHITE
CIRCLE
GREASE
NONE
40
8/9/2008
14834 PAWNEE TRAIL
GREASE
CROOKED CREEK
450
8/26/2008
EASTSIDE PUMP
STATION #2 -
TROPICAL
STORM FAY
MEADOWS BRANCH
1950
8/31/2008
EASTSIDE PUMP
STATION #2
HEAVY RAIN
MEADOWS BRANCH
1750
9/15/2008
8800 WALTHAM CT.
GREASE
SIX MILE CREEK
500
11/2/2008
ARV ES3-41
DEBRIS
NONE
80
12/11/2008
EASTSIDE PUMP
STATION #2
HEAVY RAIN
NONE
450
12/12/2008
EASTSIDE PUMP
STATION #2
EQUIPMENT
FAILURE/CHECK
VALVE
RAYS FORK BRANCH
500
12/31/2008
14834 PAWNEE TRAIL
VANDALISM
CROOKED CREEK
350
1/6/2009
MH #5231
HEAVY RAIN/I&I
CROOKED CREEK
3600
2/7/2009
ARV
FAILURE TO SEAL
NONE
300
3/1/2009
MH #2700
HEAVY RAIN -
3.5"
MEADOWS BRANCH
900
MH #2707
BREAK HEAVY
RAIN - 3.5"
RAYS FORK BRANCH
_ 300
MH #2698, 2699
BREAK HEAVY
RAIN - 3.5"
MEADOWS BRANCH
4500
3/28/2009
EASTSIDE PUMP
STATION #2
HEAVY RAIN/I&I
NONE
750
3/29/2009
44926 CRUZ BAY-ST
JOHN'S FOREST MH
#12020
VANDALISM -
ROCKS, STICKS
NONE
30
4/26/2009
3005 ANSDALE DR -
BROOKHAVEN
VANDALISM -
STICKS
NONE
750
For questions concerning this Wastewater System Performance Summary or
additional information please contact UCPW:
or write to:
[phone]
Union County Public Works Department
500 North Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, NC 28112-4730
This document can be Viewed at:
http://UCPW.co.unionnc.us
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Y v�19 p Michael F. Easley, Governor (714
G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
✓ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources /
1
-C. Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 21, 2008
Mr. Matthew Delk, Interim Public Works Director
Union County Public Works Department
500 North Main Street, Suite 500 -
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County, NC.
Dear Mr. Delk:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on August 5, 2008 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report to him.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Marcia Allocco, Mr. Bell, or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Union County Health Department
WB
Mailing Address
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Location
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina
Noie Carolina
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Wesley N Bell
EPA
Transaction Code
I NI 2
Unitad States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Section A National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
NPDES
NC0069523
121
yr/mo/day
08/02/05
Remarks
Form Approved.
OMB No, 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
17 181 cl 19'1 201 1
21tilJHLIIIJl1ilIIIHlIlIlHllllIIIlHllllIIIIllI6'
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81
671 1 . 5 1 69 70H 711N1
Section B: Facility Data
QA
721 NI 73LIJ74 79 1 I 1 L Li 180
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Tallwood Estates WWTP
4988 Brief Rd
Indian Trail NC 28079
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/TitleS(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
/
John Hahni/704-506-0462 /
Michaed B Martin/ORC/704-821-6508/
Entry Tirne/Date
0248 PM 08/08/05
Permit Effective Date
05/05/01
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Matthew Delk,500 N Main It Ste 500 Monroe. NC 2.91124330/Interim p2iVcted
, Works Director/704-296-1212/7042964232 No
Exit Time/Date
0326 2M 08/C8/05
Other Facility Data
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Expiration Date
08/1.()/31
11 Permit II Flow Measurement III Operations & Maintenance •Records/Reports
• Self -Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal •Facility Site Review •Effluent!Receiving Waters
In Laboratory
Section ID: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
r ilf/7
nagement Q A Revi
Marcia Aliooco
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
MRO WV/704-663-1699 Ext.2192/
AgencylOfficefFhone and Fax Numbers
MR0 WV/704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
66/d 1/(4
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NPDES
3r NC0069523 �11
121
yr/mo/day
08/08/05
117
Inspection Type
18
1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates VVVVTP
Wisp -on Date: 08/05/2008
Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted,a new application? • 0 0 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? .000
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? nnion
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? •ODD
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? NOOD
Comment: Overall, the permit adequately describes the VVVVIP: however, the facility
uses a UV disinfection system per ATC approval on 12/17/04.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? I I I I 0 0 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg, required 5 years)? DDC.I•
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? •0010
Is the chain -of -custody complete? • Finn
Dates, times and location of samplin •
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? • 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DVVQ? • 0 0 0
(If the facility is = or > 5 MOD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? C10.0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? •000
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • 0 0 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? •000
Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review? •OOD
Page #

Permit: NC0069523 Owner %Facility: Tallwood Estates VWVfP
Inspection Date: 08/05/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Comment: DMRs were reviewed during the period May 07 through April 08. No limit
violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. The November 07
DMR had listed "N" for the "ORC on -site" on several occassions; however, the
inspection revealed that facility was properly visited by one of the designated Backup
ORCs. The facility staff must ensure "B" is listed on the DMR during each day the
Backup ORC serves as the ORC. The facility staff must also ensure the sample type is
listed on future DMRs for the total nitrogen and total phosphorus values. Overall, the
facility's records were organized and well maintained.
Yes No NA NE
Influent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ n ❑ n
Is sample collected above side streams? ■ n n n
Is proper volume collected? • 0 n O
Is the tubing clean? • n ❑ 0
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n
EI
Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ n n ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? EDDO
Is sample collected below all treatment units? NOOD
Is proper volume collected? o nn
Is the tubing clean? i• n n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? • 0 0 n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Upstream ! Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The instream monitoring requirements have been conditionally waived due
to the County's participation in the Yadkin -Pee River Basin Association.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ n n n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ Q n n
# Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ 0 ❑ 0
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n
Page # 4

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facitity: Tallwood Estates VVVVT'P
Inspection Date: 08/0512008
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+l- 02 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20 O degrees Celsius +1- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: The on -site field analyses are performed under the Crooked Creek UVWTP
laboratory (Certification #328). Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification #12) has
also been contracted to provide analytical support. The facility staff must ensure the
thermometer used for effluent analyses is verified annually (every 12 months) against a
NIST certified or NIST traceable thermometer. The pH and ICJ meters apppeared to be
properly calibrated.
Yes No NA NE
O 0 0•
n n0■
a orations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Sofds, pH, DO, Sludge • 0 0 n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the
time of the inspection. The facility staff incorporate a comprehensive process control
program.
Pump Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structur
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:
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
es?
Yes No NA NE
■ n n
■ n n n
■ OOD
■ nnn
■ nnn
■ n n n
■ n n n
Yes No NA NE
■
0
■ n n n
■ non
■ n00
■ n ❑ n
Page # 5

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWfP
Inspection Date: 08/05/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? ■ DOD
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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 ■ ❑
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? MOOD
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? • 0 ❑ 0
Is scum removal adequate? • ❑ 0 ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational? ❑ 0 • Cl
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Taltwood Estates VWVfP
Inspection Date: 08/05/2008
Inspection' Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Is the return rate acceptable (Vow turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
is the sludge blanket Level acceptable? (Approximately '/. of the °sidewalt depth)
Comment:
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation:
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Ye$ LL NoNA .._..._.. E
• 000
• 000
• 0 0 0
Yes No NA NE
Down flow
• 000
• 000
• 000
• 000
a' 0 0 0
• 000
Yes No NA NE
Is flow meter used for reporting? •000
Is flow meter calibrated annually? •000
Is the flow meter operational? ■ 0 0 0
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n © ■ 0
Comment: Effluent flows are measured continuously by a cable type flow meter with
chart recording. The flow meter is calibrated annually (at a minimum) and was last
calibrated on 5/30/08 by Carolina Technical Services.
Disinfection - UV
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
Comment: Algae accumulations were observed in the off-line tablet chlorination and
dechlorination chambers prior to the UV disinfection system. The facility staff should
initiate the appropriate actions to minimize the algal growth in these areas to prevent the
sloughing of algae into the UV system.
Yes No NA NE
» 0 0
• 000
• 000
• 000
• 000
• 000
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Y
Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates VWVfP
Inspection Date: 08/05/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? - ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? it ❑ ❑ ■
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Michael F. Easley,, Governor
William G. Ross Jr_, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
ullins, .Director
n of Water Quality
August 15, 2008
Mr, Al Greene
County Manager
Union County
500 N. Main St., Suite 918
Monroe, NC 28112
Renewal of the Yadkin/Pee'Dee Ri'er Basin. Association's
NPDES Permit Modification for lnstream Monitoring
NC0069523 Tallwood. Estates WWTP
Union County
NC DEN 0
urfcCe Water prote n
Monitoring Coalition
Dear Mr. Greene:
For the past ten years, the members of the Yadkin/Pee Dee River Basin Association (YPDRBA) have broadened.
understanding of the watershed through water quality monitoring. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) greatly
appreciates the association's continued support of the monitoring and the time and expertise contributed by its
members.
By this letter the DWQ confirms the waiving of instream monitoring requirements within your individual NPDES
perrnit in exchange for the YPDRBA's monitoring of the watershed as specified within the renewed
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) effective August 12, 2008. The agreement identities the stations,
parameters, and frequency of monitoring required of the association in order to maintain the instream monitoring
waivers for your individual pettnits. Effluent monitoring requirements are not affected. Should your membership
in the association be terminated, you must notify DWQ immediately and the instream monitoring requirements in
your permit will be reinstated.
All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. These modifications are
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the coalition, please contact Jennie Atkins at [phone] or
at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
(.,t►=Coleen H, Sullins
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc:
Mo resville Re Iona
NPDES Western tlnit
Jennie Atkins, Environmental Sciences Section.
Central Files
Surface Water Protection
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 irlail aer
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David Austin Nichols
28393 Barbees Grove Rd
Oakboro, NC 28129
704-485-4918
[e-mail]
WPCSOCC
219 East North St
Raleigh, NC 27601
DWQ MRO
610 East Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
WPCSOCC and DWQ MRO:
As of December 12, 2007 I am no longer employed with Union County Public
Works. Therefore I vacate all back up ORC positions held there: Crooked Creek,
Tallwood, Grassy Branch, Old Sycamore and possibly Hunley Creek WWTPs.
Respectfully,
)cvalgua4444,
David Austin Nichols
DEC 17 2001
NC DER MR0
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Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: Address Change]]
From: Rob Krebs <rob.krebs,(✓ncmail.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 200'7 15:43:31 -0400
To: Michael Parker <[e-mail]>, Barry Love <Barry.Love@.ncmail.net>, Donna Hood
< [e-mail]>, Wes Bell <[e-mail]>, Polly Lespinasse
<Polly,Lespinasse( ncmail.n.et>, "Debbie Ertel <[e-mail]> , Rob Krebs
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FYI
Rob Krebs
North Caro in, Deft . of Enva.ron
Div. of 'Water Qualm
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301.
Mooresville, NC 28115
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Fax: (704? 663-6040
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From: Barbara Sifford <harhara.sitTord .ncmail.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:44:49 -0400
To: Rob Krebs <[e-mail]>, Debbie Ertel <Dehbie.Ertel(ncmail.net>
Barbara Sifford
Environmental. Technic:zan G�
North Carolina Dept. of Env,i non.ment & Nat;ural. Resources
Div. of Water Quality
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 2811.5
Rh: 704.663.1699 Fax:
Subject: Address Change
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[e-mail], Bob. [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail]
Effective July 23, 2007 Union County Public Works has a new address:
500 North Main St Ste 500
Monroe NC 28112-4730
I am told the above is in "proper Postal Service format"
For the most part phones #'s, fax #'s and e-mails remain the same.
Thank you.
Mark Tye
Assistant Public Works Director
(phone) 704 296-4215
(fax) 704 296-4232
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W An rEj9 Michael F. Easley, Gover
QG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-� Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 19, 2007
Ms. Christie Putnam, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4804
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County, NC
Dear Ms. Putnam:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 15, 2007 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report to him.
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,
4-s Samar Bou-Ghazale
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
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NC0069523
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Section B: Facility Da
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Tallwood Estates WWTP
0 Brief Rd
Indian. Trail. NC 28079
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
03:07 em 07/02/15
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
03:42 PM 07/02/15
Permit Expiration Date
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representalive(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
rem David Nance/ORC/704-221-2001/
cRiBin Halin//704-821-8508 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Christine Putnam,400 N Cburch St Mouroe NC 291124804/Interim
Director/704-296-4212/ 41
Contacted
Other Facility Data
ection C: Areas Evaluated During tnspectlon (Check only those areas va uated
Permit Flow Measurement
• eif-Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal •Facility Site Review
II Laboratory
Section D, SummaryFindin e ts (Attach additionalhee narrativeand checklistsas necessary
Operations & Maintenance
•
Records/Reports
IlEffluent/Receiving Waters
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPI]ES
31 NC0069523 i11 121
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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 for the period January 06 through December 06. Weekly average effluent BOD
violations were reported in April 06 (3-total). Monthly average effluent BOD violations were reported for
April 06 and June 06. The Division has separately addressed all of the above -noted violations by 'issuances
of either an NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
No influent sample time was documented (on the DMR) on 1/31/06. The parameter and appropriate
parameter code was not documented for two values on the February 06 influent DMR. The file review of the
November 06 DMR (during the inspection) revealed flow values not traceable back to the flow bench sheet
from 11/18/06 - 11/20/06.
Overall, the facility's records were organized and well maintained.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates MNTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new app ation? • 0 0 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? U 0 0 0
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 • 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 000
ls the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? IN000
COMMent: Overall, the permit description adequately describes the facility; however, a
UV disinfection system was installed per ATC approval on 12/17/04.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 000
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • 000
Are all records maintained for 3 years (labreg, required .5 years)? DOD.
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0
Is the chain -of -custody complete? • 0 0 0
Dates, times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and cal bration •
Dates of analysis 1
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? RODO
(If the facility is = or - 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current'? • 0 0 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Nano
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification'? •000
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? NI 000
Comment: The operations staff visit the facility seven days per week. See "Summary"
Section for additional comments.
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Page #

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWfP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees?
Comment: Influent and effluent analyses are performed by the Crooked Creek VWVfP
certified laboratory (#328). Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification #12) has also
been contracted to perform analytical support. The laboratory instrumentation utilized
for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated. Facility staff must ensure the field
pH meter compensates for temperature.
Yes No NA NE
• 000
• 000
• 000
• 000
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? •000
Is sample. collected above side streams? •000
Is proper volume collected? •000
Is the tubing clean? •000
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? •000
Is sampling performed according to the permit? •000
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? NODO
Is proper volume collected? •000
Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 0 • ❑
Comment: The instream monitoring was conditionally waived by the Division due to
the County's active participation in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Association.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates VVW P
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
C}i �erations � AAatntenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge •000
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The
ORC incorporates a comprehensive process control program. The facility staff must
ensure the center trough (underneath the catwalk) is kept clean of any wastewater
debris to prevent stormwater contamination,
Pump Station - Influent
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:
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a Manual
b.Mechanlcal
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Equalization Basins.._�.A�...__..._
Is the basin aerated?
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?
Yes No NA NE
• 000
Yes No NA NE
•000
• 000
• 000
• 000
• 000
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• 000
Yes No NA NE
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• 000
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Yes No NA NE
• 000
• 000
•000
• 000
• 000
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates W JTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Are float controls operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audible and visual alarms operable? ❑ 0 0 •
# Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? R ❑ ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 0 ■ 0 •
Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mgll) 0 0 • 0
Comment: Sodium Bicarbonate is periodically added to sustain optimum treatment
efficiencies.
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ n n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Ninon
Are weirs level? • n n n
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ n n
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? • 0 0 0
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Page # 6

Permit: NC i069523 Owner - Fac3Iity: Taliwood Estates lAWTP
nspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive scuds and filter media?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment. The flow meter is calibrated once per year (minimu
last calibrated by Carolina Technical Services, Inc. on 2/7/07.
Disinfection UV
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
t trarlsrrittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
The flow meter was
Comment: The bottom of the tablet dechlorinator (not in-service) was covered with an
algal mat. The algal mat should be removed to ensure no sloughing occurs into the
effluent prior to the UV disinfection system.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment; The effluent was clear with no floatable salads or foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Yes No NA NE
Down flow
• 000
■ 0 0 0
■ 000
1.000
• 000
■ 0 0 0
Yes No NA NE
■ 0 0 0
• 000
• 000
DONO
Yes No NA NE
■ 000
• 000
■ ran❑
■ 00n
• 000
• 000
Yes No NA NE
■ 000t
• 000
0 0 ■
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates VWVTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Digester Yes_ No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate? ■ 0 0 0
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the odor acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ 0 0 •
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ Q ❑ Q
Comment: The generator is tested twice per month and put under load on a quarterly
basis.
Page # 8

CER1lED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Christine Putnam
Director of Public Works
Union County
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Dear Ms. Putnam:
Michael F. Easley, Gc moors
William G. Ross 3r., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 4, 2006
7003 2260 0001 3494 8476
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2006-LV-0462
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County
A review of the June 2006 self -monitoring report for the subjectfacility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 BOD 5.2 mg/1 (Monthly average) 5.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since
the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Reports provided explanations
for the noted effluent limits violations, it is not requested that a response be submitted; however, should
you have additional information concerning the BOD violation or comments which you wish to present,
please submit them to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
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.
AwcsrA
NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality
Internet: www.ncwaLcrnualiIv,orn - 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
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If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact i rls. Allocco or me
at 704/663-1699.
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Union County Health Department
Sincerely,
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D. Rex. Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor

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 3, 2006
Christine Putnam, Director Interim
Union County
400 N Church St
Monroe, NC 28112-4804
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NC0469523
Case Number: LV-2006-0214
Union County
Dear Ms. Putnam:
AND
AUG 0 2006
OFFICE
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 334396 in the amount of $630.15 received
from you dated July 26, 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,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 5, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Christie Putnam
Union County Public Works Department
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Dear Ms. Putnam:
7003 2260 0001 3494 6458
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations ofN.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
TalIwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Case No. LV-2006-0214
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $630.15 ($550.00 civil penalty + $.80.15 enforcement costs) against the Union County Public
Works Department.
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. NC0069523. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Union County Public
Works Department violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069523 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 Union County Public Works Department:
NCDENR
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Mooresville Regional Office
Internet: ti1-Niv.ncwatercrualitv.ort1
Division of Water Quality Phone [phone]
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300.00
250.00
For 3 of the three (3) violation(s) of G.S.
143-21.5.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
NC0069523, by discharging waste into the waters of
the State in violation of the permit weekly average
effluent limit for BOD, 5-day.
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD, 5-day.
$ 550.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
S 80.15 Enforcement costs,
$ 630.15 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:
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source CompIiance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(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
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 officialstate 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
doemnent 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 ('enter
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: (91.9) '733-3478
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms, Mary Penny Thompson., General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
16.01 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page 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.
2 :s to C. 27• /12-teI ate) D. Rex eason, 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

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-02I4
Pipe No. Parameter
001 BOD, 5-day
001 BOD, 5-day
001. BOD, 5-day
001 BOD, 5-day
* Denotes civii penalty assessment
Reported Value
*14.92 mg/1
*9.28 mg/1
*16,10 mg/1
*10.08 mg/1
Permit Limit
7.5 mg/1 (Weekly average)
7.5 mg/1 (Weekly average)
7.5 mg/1 (Weekly average)
5.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF UNION
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST )_ ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0069523 )
FILE NO. LV-2006-0214
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $630.15 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 51 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'

D
CIASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDE TION
Case Number: IN-2006-0214
Assessed Entity: Union County Public
Region: Mooresville
County: Union
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Whether one or more of ttie civil penalty asessrnent 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 accit
Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any pro ions violations;
( ) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Decision: (Check One)
Request Denied j Full Remission
Partial Remission Amount. Remitted
Date Alan W. Klimek, P.E.

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
February 1.3, 2006
Mike K Shalati, County Manager
Union County
P 0 Box 987
Monroe, NC 28111.
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069523
Case Number:
Union. County
Dear Mr. Shalati:
.V-2006-0010, LV-2006-0011
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 325041 in the amount of $4,105.12 received
from you dated February 2, 2006. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessments levied
against the subject facility, and these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no
way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sludge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2006-0009, LV-2006-0010, LV-2006-0011
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Setvace Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] 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 William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
January 17, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mike Shalati, County Manager
Union County
500 N. Main Street, Room 925
Monroe, NC 28112
Dear Mr. Shalati:
7003 2260 0001 3492 7723
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. NC0085359
Twelve Mile Creek WWTP
Case No. LV-2006-0011
Union County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1585.04 ($1500.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Union County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Union County for the month of August 2005.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in
NPDES Permit No. NC0085359. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Union County violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0085359 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 Union County:
octit6,
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] I Fax: [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
Naturally

$ 0 1 or 0 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0085359, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Total Phosphorus.
$ 1500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0085359, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit 12-month rolling average
effluent limit for Total Phosphorus.
$ 1500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs
$ 1585.04 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:
- Submit payment of the pena yt :
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 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 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 submititto the Division of Water Quality at the address Iisted below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1)
(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 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:
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 Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date) D. Rex Gleason, 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
Mr. Stony Rushing, Union County Board of Commissioners
RMB

Attachment A
Union County
Union County Public Works Department
Twelve Mile Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0085359
Case Number LV-2006-00i 1
Limit Violations, August 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Total Phosphorus 42.32 41.70 lbs/day
Parameter
Total Phosphorus
12-Month Rolling Average Limit Violations
Reported Value Limit Units
35.72 * 20.85 lbs/day
* denotes assessment oll' civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Union County
PERMIT NO., NC0085359 )
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2006-0011
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1585.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 17, 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-2006-0011
Assessed Party: Union County
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0085359 (Twelve Mile Creek WWTP)
County: Union
Amount Assessed: $1585.04
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 civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). •
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i. e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
_performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).__ _
EXPLANATION:

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO NC0085359 DISCHARGE NO 001
ONTH AUGUST YEAR 2005
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CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1:-Union County Labs`
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED ❑
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
CL IV COUNTY Union
GRADE IV PHONE: [phone]
(2) Pace Lab
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5.32
'1.260
448
< 0.0020
0.053
21.33
12
0700
8
Y
. 2.05
24.0
7.21
5.57
2.8
3.2
est
13
6.36
445
131030
1
N
2.25
-
14
1000
1
N ,
2.16
,
15
0800
8
Y
-2.10
24.4
7.17
7.77
1.8
10.2
28
6.26
• 460
16
0800
8
Y
2.28
24.7
7.21
7.04
3.0
5.8
100
6.39
440
17
0815
8
Y
1.86
25.4
7.20
5.07
< 1.0
2.4
37
6.52
2.63
1.890
423
< 0.0020
0.049
29.32
18
0815
8
Y
.1.89
25.1
7.30
3.26
< 1.0
3.8
est
14
6.70
423
19
0800
8
Y
2.14
25.0
7.27
2.84
< 1.0
1.8
est
•25
6.99
410
201000
1
N
2.07
21
0945
1
N
1.96
22
0715
8
Y
.1.97
25.9
7.21
-
10.98
< 1.0
17.3
24
- 6.65
432
23
0800
8
Y
1.99
• 25.3
7.24
.
3.72
< 1,0
1.6
24
6:67
435
24
0800
8
Y
2.38
25.1
7.18
4.31
< 1.0
3.2
est
18
6.93
399
25
0800
8
Y
2.47
24.7
7.21
2.32
< 1.0
2.2
est
172
7.21
8.40
1.920
405
< 0.0020
0.053
39.55
26
0745
8
Y
2:05
24.8
7.25
3.55
< 1.0
6.6
est
18
7.05
402
27
0840
1
Y
1.92
28
0640
1
Y
1.88
29
0815
8
Y -
2.17
25.4
7.21
4.20
< 1.0
2.8
•
62
6.41
432
30
0830
8
Y
1.96
. 25.6
7.29
3.61
< 1.0
2.8
est
12
6.36
1.30
1.670
429
< 0.0020
0.064
27.30
31
0800
8
Y
1.88
25.3
7.30
2.80
< 1.0
2.8
31
6.51
423
AVERAGE
2.13
.24.5
4.28
0.9
4.6
16
6.70
4.23
2.382
429
0.0000
0.054
47;
MAXIMUM
2.71
25.9
7.33
10.98
4.0
17.3
est
172
7.27
8.40
5.170
467
< 0.0020
0.064
98.74
MINIMUM
1.86
22.8
7.17
<
2.00
< 1.0
1.0
Esr
5
6.23
1.30
1.260
399
< 0.0020
0.049
21.33
Comp.(C)IGrab(G)
G
. G
G
C
C
C
G
G
C
C
• G
C
C
C
Monthly Limit
2.50
6-9
17.0
10.00
4.0
30.0
200
>6
41.70
Monthly Avg. % Removal (85%
98%
98%
DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00)

Union County WWTP Nutrient Worksheet
NPDES Permit NC0085359
Reporting
Month:
Beginning
Month:
Ending
Month:
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
Month 4
Month 5
Month 6
Month 7
Month 8
Month 9
Month 10
Month 11
Month 12
2-Month Mass
oading
August-05
July-©4
August-05
-Nfonfh(y Average
Total Nitrogen
_Ibs/day
75.14
62.68
53.29
77.74
245.53
423,94
539,16
385.18
105.94
74.97
47.61
55.48
178.89
(Month 1)
(Month 12)
Monthly Average
Total Phosphorus
Ibs/day
42.32
68.55
59.12
18.84
26.97
17.94
16.90
81.44
34.49
37.57
8.05
16.39
Note: The TN and TP mass loadings for the current
reporting month should be entered for Month 1.

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
X
Non compliant
lithe 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.
All parameters were compliant with exception of Monthly average & 12-Month Mass Loading average for Phosphorous.
Phosphorous source and treatment study being commissioned to target contributions and to identify treatment methods
to achieve short term and long term parameter limits.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction of supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based an 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."
UNION COUNTY. PUBLIC WORKS
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET
MONROE, NC 28112-4804
Permittee Address
Christie Putnam
Pe t tee (Please print i r t+
LiA6) ,Ek .._—.) /
Signature of Permittee**
(Required)
[phone]
Phone Number
June 30, 2005
Permit Exp. Date
Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BODS
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Setteable Matter
PARAMETER CODES
00556 Oii & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total Kjeldhal
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665
00720
00745
00927
00929
00940
Total Phosphorus
Cyanide
Total Cobalt
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium
Total Chloride
0095I Total Fluoride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadmium
01032 Hexavalent Chromium
01034 Chromium
01037
01042
01045
01051
01062
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Molybdenum
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Col iform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow,
50060 Total
Residua!
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may -be 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/wqs 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 1SANCAC 8G .0204.
fy t11
(- j
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506. (b)
(2) (D).

Permit NL
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location'
Flow
2.5 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C
(April 1 - October 311 2
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mglL
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C
(November 1 - March 31) 2
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mglL
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
2.0 mglL
5.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31)
4.0 mg/L
9.0 mg/L
-•
Daily
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen3
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
(June through September)
3/Week
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
Dissolved Oxygen
(October through May)
1fweek
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
pH4
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines
17.0pg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus 6
Monthly Average: 41.70
12 Month average: 20.85
pounds/day
pounds/day
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Temperature, °C
•
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, °C
(June through September)
3/Week
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
Temperature, °C
(October through May)
1/Week
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 mi
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
(June through September)
3/Week
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
• (October through May)
1/Week
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
Conductivity
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity
(June through September)
3/Week
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
Conductivity
(October through May)
-
.
1/Week
Grab
Upstream & Downstream'
Total Copper7'8
2.9pg/t
3.8ug)I
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Zinc7;8— — — ---
---- —
--- --
37.0 pgll—
-- Weekly --
-Composite -
--- - -- Effluent - - - - -
Chronic Toxicity9
J
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Notes
1. Upstream: 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream samples shall be collected at two locations. D 1:
One quarter mile downstream from the outfall. before confluence with the first tributary. D2: at NCSR 1301.
Additional downstream dissolved oxygen monitoring is recommended to provide DO stream profile of Twelve
Mile Creek in North Carolina and South Carolina.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the
respective influent value (85% removal).

North Carolina Department of En
February 13, 2006
Mike K Shalati, County Manager
Union County
P 0 Box 987
Monroe, NC 28111
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069523
Case Number: LV-2006-0009, LV-2006-0010, LV-2006-0011
Union County
Dear Mr. Shalati:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
nrnent and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
C,FFICE
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 325041 in the amount of $4,105.12 received
from you dated February 2, 2006. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessments levied
against the subject facility, and these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no
way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2006-0009, LV-2006-0010, LV-2006-0011
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

ATA
NCDENR
\ILL (led
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
January 17, 2006 Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mike Shalati, County Manager
Union County
500 N. Main Street, Room 925
Monroe, NC 28112
Dear Mr. Shalati:
. 7003 2260 0001 3492 7716
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. NC0072508
Hunley Creek Subdivision WWTP
Case No. LV-2006-0010
Union County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $2335.04 ($2250.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against the Union County
Public Works Department.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Union County Public Works Department
for the month of August 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the discharge limitations and monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No. NC0072508.
The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Union County Public
Works Department violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0072508 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_Res.ources________ _
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 Union County Public Works Department:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Internet: h2a.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
Vaturaiij

$ 1125.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0072508, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 1125.00 For 3 of the three (3) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0072508, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 2250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs
$ 2335.04 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 Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
4R
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting,remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please -note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environlnental 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 Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing
Administrative Hearings:
the Officeo
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 'Hear•ings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts flings 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 He
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 Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
D. Rex GI'ason, 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
Mr. Stony Rushing, Union County Board of Commissioners
RMB

Attachment A
Union County Public Works Department
Hunley Creek Subdivision WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0072508
Case Number LV-2006-0010
Limit Violations, August 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 12.10 * 5.0 mg/L
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 17.00 *, 12.00 *, 7.5 mg/L
12.71 *
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Union County Public Works Department
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0072508 ) FILE NO. LV-2006-0010
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 82335.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 17, 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:
Assessed Party:
Permit No. (if applicable):
County:
Amount Assessed:
LV-2006-0010
Union County Public Works Department
NC0072508 (Hunley Creek Subdivision WWTP)
Union
$2335.04
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 civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (Le., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0072508
EFFLUENT
DISCHARGE NO. 001
MONTH August YEAR 2005
FACILITY NAME Hunley Creek VIIWTP
OPERATOR 114 RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Michael rtin
CLASS 11 COUNTY Union
GRADE 11 PHONE: [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Union County Labs #38 (2) Pace Lab
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED 0
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATIN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER •
RALEIGII, NC 27699-1617 ' •
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMP ES Staff
x
(SIGNA
DY THIS SIGNATURE, ICERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ,
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
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4..,13-1,, A. •
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Non compliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, opereation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
Plant process cannot meet BOD limits of current permit. Plans are for plant flow to be diverted to another
facility. Union County Public Works will continue to strive to produce highest quality discharge possible with
process available until dwersionprolect is compfeted.
"I certify, under penalty °flaw, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction of 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
subrnitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET
MONROE, NC 28112-4804
Perrnittee Address
Christie Putnam
ittee (Please prn or type)
)Th 9
'ignature ofPerrnitt
(Required)
Date -
704 296-4212 Oct. 31, 2008
Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CO S
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060. Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total. Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic. 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color (Pt -Co) 0061.0 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color (ADM]) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrite! 01032 Hexairale.nt Chi 01147 Total Selenium 71880 'Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen. 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Col iform 71900 Mercury
00310 130D5, 00665 Total Phosphorus • 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xy]ene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspende 00927 Total Magnesia 01045 Iron 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs
00545 Setteable Matte 00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at (9 9) 773-5083 or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility permit for reporting data.
* ORC must visit facility and doctunent visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B A1506 (b),
(2) (ID).

Permit NC0072508
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/ A. (I..) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.231 MGD)
! During the period beginning on February 1, 2004 and lasting UNTIL EXPANSION ABOVE 0.231 MGD
or permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Parameter '7 , xW
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0.231 MGD
Continuous
Recorder
Influent or Effluent
BOD2, 5 day, 20°C
(2/1/2004 through 1/31/2005)
30.0 mg/L3
45.0 mg/L3
Weekly
Composite,
Influent & Effluent
BOD2, 5 day, 20°C (Summer)
5.0 mg/L3
7.5 mg/L3
Weekly
Composite,
Influent & Effluent
BOD2, 5 day, 20°C (Winter)
10.0 mg/L3
15.0 mg/L3
Weekly
Composite,
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L -
Weekly
Composite4
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N (Summer) _
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N (Winter)
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen,
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric meant
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
•
20 ug/I
2/Week
Grab •
•- Effluent
Temperature
Daily
Grab. '
Effluent
pH
Between 6 and 9 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent .
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite '
- • ' ..
Effluent
,
Total Phosphorus -. .
Quarterly
Composite -
.. Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen,
Weekly,
Grab .
. - U, D
Temperature,
Weekly,
Gib .
. U, D
Fecal Coliform,
Weekly,
Grab' .1
U, D
Conductivity,
Weekly,
Grab
U, D
NH3 as N (Summer)
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Total Residual Chlorine (Summer)
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Notes:
1 U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: approximately 0.4 miles downstream from the
outfall.
2 The monthly average effluent BODs and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent value (85% removal).
3 BOD5 monthly average limits of 30.0 mg/L will be effective until 1/31/2005. Thereafter, BOD5
monthly average limits shall be 5.0 mg/L (summer) and 10.0 mg/L (winter) if this facility is still in
operation.
4 Influent samples may be collected as grab samples until 1/31/2005. Thereafter, influent samples
shall be collected as composite samples if facility is still in operation.
5 The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be Less than 5.0 mg/L.
6 Monitoring waived as long as permittee retains participation in the Memorandum of Agreement for
the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin Association.
Summer: April 1 through October 31.
Winter: November 1 through March 31
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam: in other than trace amounts.

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February 13, 2006
Mike K Shalati, County Manager
Union County
P O Box 987
Monroe, NC 28111
e
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment.
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069523
Case Number: LV-2006-0009, LV-2006-0010, LV-2006-00I 1
Union County
Dear Mr. Shalati:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 325041 in the amount of $4,105.12 received
from you dated February 2, 2006. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessments levied.
against the subject facility, and these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no
way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
if you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2006-0009, LV-2006-0010, LV-2006-0011
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Serorice Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800623 77
NhCaro na
Adhere,

A7A iSthibe
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
January 11, 2006
7003 2260 0001 3492 7693
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mike Shalati, County Manager
Union County
500 N. Main Street, Room 925
Monroe, NC 28112
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. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Case No. LV-2006-0009
Union County
Dear Mr. Shalati:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $185.04 ($100.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Union County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Union County for the month of August 2005.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Union County violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069523 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, 1, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Union County:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NonrthCarolina
Naturally

100.00
0
100.00
85.04
185.04
For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
3215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523,
by discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
For 0 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 1.43-
3215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523,
by discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly 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 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:
(I) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the 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 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 of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
-must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
nvironmental 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 Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
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 Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
9
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
/ • •
/ /C-ex
D. Rex GIedson, P.E.
. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
Mr. Stony Rushing, Union County Board of Commissioners
RMB

Attachment A
Union County
Union County Public Works Department
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Case Number LV-2006-0009
Limit Violations, August 2005
Parameter
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Parameter
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Reported Value Limit Units
12.10 * 7.5 mg/L
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Reported Value
5.05
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.
Limit Units
5.0 mg/L

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Union County )
)
PERMIT NO. NC0069523 ) FILE NO. LV-2006-0009
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S185.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 11, 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 REM
ON REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0009
Assessed Party: Union County
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069523 (Tallwood Estates WWTP)
County: Union
Amount Assessed: S185,04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" Waiver o ht t an Administrative Hearin r and Sti,mlation 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. § 1.43B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N,C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation andpreven1Ji41ure
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 )(or);
(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 explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent' you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance),
EXPLANATION;

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0069523 DISCHARGE NOI 001
FACILITY NAME Tallwood Estates WWTP
OPERATOR. IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Ney IiIJough
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Union County Labs 28
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED ❑
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
MONTH August YEAS :. 2005
CLASS II COUNTY Union "t
GRADE IV PHONE: [phone]
(2) Pace Lab
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Staff
(S
PERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
DY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY TIIATTUIS REPORT IS
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE'LOTiIE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
DATE
s Operator Arrival Time
2400 Clock
Operstor Trine
On Site
ORC On Site?*
50050
00010
00400
50060
00310
00610
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31616
00300
00600
00665
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AMMONIA
NITROGEN
TOTAL
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Pi.CMG
1 TOTAL
PHOSPHOROUS
ENTER PARAMETER CODE ABOVE
NAME AND UNITS BELOW
EFF E
INF ❑
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0.036
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3
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Y
0.029
' 24.0
6.79
.
4
0815
1
Y
0.029
24.0
6.70
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5
0800
1
Y
0.027
24.5
6.98
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6
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0.028
.
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1
Y
0.028
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8
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0.024
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6.83
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0.026
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7.49
(12.1 c
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18.22
4.31
10
0825
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0.027
25.0
6.93
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11
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DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00)

JI:OLLE:3. truu4.i OM of [fie [(mowing)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
pliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Non compliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, opereation, maintenance, etc,,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
B0D5 exceeded permit limit second week of month due to compromized solids management: Tallwood's digester
has been identified as having some structural problems which have essentially rendered it useless in its present
condition: Plans to rehabilitate the digester are underway. I'vleanwhile, a "pump & haul" method has been
implemented to manage "'waste solids. Monthly BOD5 barely exceeded limit at 5 05 mgil:
"I certify, under penalty °flaw, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction of 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 rny knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of tines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Christie Putnam
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS P ittee (Please p t or type)
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET
MONROE, NC 28112-4804
iittee Address
signature of Pemiittee**
(Required)
Date
704 296-4212 31-Oct-08
Phone Number Permit Exp, Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095
00300
00310
00340
00400
00530
00545
Conductivity
Dissolved Oxygen
BODy
COD
pli
Total Suspended
Residue
Setteable Matter
PARA
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total Kjeldhal
Nitrogen
00630 NitratesiNitrites
TER CODES
00951 Total Fluoride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadmium
01032 llexavalent Chromium
01034 Chromium
00665 'Total Phosphorus
00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt
00745 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper
00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron
00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead
00940 Tot] 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 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylenc
Parameter Code assistance may be 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/wqs 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 NC.AC 8G .0204,
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on fie with the state per 15A NCAC 213 .0506 (b)

Permit NC006S
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT ``°,
CIiARACTE91STICS
,I
- y
LIMITS ... •.
M0�1IT9RING REQUIREMENTS Y.,.
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Monthly
Ayerage,
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Daily
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Sample
.Type .
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Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C3
(April 1 — October 31)
5.0 mgiL
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C3
(November 1 —March 31)
10.0 mg/L-
15.0 mg/L
_
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids3
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
.—
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31)
4.0 mgfL
12.0 mglL
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen;
Weekly
-
Grab
Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
2001100 mi
4001100m1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
- - . -
Weekly
Grab
Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream
Total Residual Chtorine3
, 17 pg/L
2ANeek
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pH`
-
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream -upstream at least 100 feet from outfall, Downstream -downstream at least 300
feet from outfall.
2. Instream monitoring is provisionally waived while facility is a participant in the Yadkin-
PeeDee River Basin Coalition.
3. The monthly average effluent BOD, and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall
not exceed 15 percent of the respective monthly average influent value (85% removal).
4. The daily average dissolved 'oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not fall below 6.0
mg/L.
5. Limit takes effect June 1, 2005. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor
TRC (with no effluent limit).
6. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A Michael F. Easley, Governor
bt-
Mike K Shalati, County Manager
Union County
P 0 Box 987
Monroe, NC 28111.
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Departrnent of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 21, 2005
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069523
Dear Mr. Shalati:
DEC 2 200'
Case Number: LV-• 005-0456, LV-2005-0457, and LV-2005-0458
Union County
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 322720 in the amount of $6,355,.12 received
from you dated December 1.5, 2005. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessments
levied against the subject facilities, and these cases have been closed, Payment of these penalties
in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable
Statutes., Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2005-0456, LV-2005-0457, LV-2005-0458
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
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NorthCarolina
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
November 30, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mike Shalati, County Manager
Union County
500 N. Main Street, Room 925
Monroe, NC 28112
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Shalati:
Natural Resources
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
7003 2260 0001 3492 7402
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0456
Union County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $185.04 ($100.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Union County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Union County for the month of July 2005.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Union County violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069523 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 Union County:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state,nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
2aturattj

$ 100.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
3215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523,
by discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs
$ 185.04 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(h), 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 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 of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source 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:
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 Ietter) 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, andyou 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 Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.

(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex G1eon, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
Mr. Stony Rushing, Union County Board of Commissioners

Attachment A
Union County
Union County Public Works Department
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Case Number LV-2005-0456
Limit Violations, July 2005
Parameter
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Reported Value Limit Units
10.50 * 7.5 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Union County )
PERMIT NO. NC0069523 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0456
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $185.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 30, 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 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 , 2005
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2005-0456
Assessed Party: Union County
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069523 (Tallwood Estates WWTP)
County: Union
Amount Assessed: $185.04
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 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.I (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent fixture
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

EFFLUENT 1) ) i Ep 6EP 200
NPDES .PERMIT NO. NC0069523 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH July YEAR 2005
FACILITY NAME Tallwood Estates WWTP CLASS II COUNTY Union
GRADE IV PHONE: [phone]
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Ney Killough
(2) Pace Lab
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Staff
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Union County Labs #i 28
CHECK BOAC IF ORC HAS CHANCED
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
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BY THIS SIGNATURE,1 CERTIFY THAT DAIS REPORT IS
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DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00)

ractury Jta[us: krLease cnecK. one ut uie iunuwtug) ,
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
x
Non compliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, opereation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
BOD5 exceeded permit limit first week of month due to compromized solids management. Tallwood's digester
has been identified as having some structural problems whichhave essentially rendered it useless in its present
condition. Plans to rehabilitate the digester are underway. Meanwhile, a "pump & haul" method has been
implemented to manage "waste solids.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction of 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."
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET
MONROE, NC 28112-4804
Christie Putnam
Permittee (Please par or type)
444-) A-1 Frc)/e /05—
Date
Signature of Permittee**
(Required)
704 296-4212
31-Oct-08
Permittee Address
Phone Number
Permit Exp. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Setteable Matter
PARAMETER CODES
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total Kjeldhal
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665
00720
00745
00927
00929
00940
Total Phosphorus
Cyanide
Total Cobalt
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium
Total Chloride
00951 Total Fluoride
0I002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadmium
0I032 Hexavalent Chromium
01034 Chromium
01037
01042
01045
01051
01062
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
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 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene.
Parameter Code assistance may be 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/wqs 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.
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«'' If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per I5A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
(2) lD)•

Permit NC0065.
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT •-,,. '..v -,.
CHARACTERISTIC5.--
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BOD, 5-day, 20°C3
(April 1 — October 31)
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 202C3
(November 1 —March 31)
10.0 mglL-
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
_
Total Suspended Solids3
30.0 mglL
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1— October 31)
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31)
4.0 mglL
12.0 mglL
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen4
Weekly
Grab
Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream
Fecal Caliform (geometric mean)
2001100 ml
4001100m1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine5
, 17 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pHe
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream -upstream at least 100 feet from outfall, Downstrearn-downstream at least 300
feet from outfall.
2. Instream monitoring is provisionally waived while facility is a participant in the Yadkin-
PeeDee River Basin Coalition.
3. The monthly average effluent BOD, and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall
not exceed 15 percent of the respective monthly average influent value (85% removal).
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the 'effluent shall not fall below 6.0
mg/L.
5. Limit takes effect June 1, 2005. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor
TRC (with no effluent limit).
6. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Pit?
Michael F. Easley, ovemor f
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
November 14, 2005
Ms. Christine Putnam, Interim Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4804
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County, NC
Dear Ms. Putnam:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on November 8, 2005 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report to him.
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,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
`� Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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 (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
� 31 NC0069523 111 12! 05/11/08 117
1 1I 2 IA 1
Type Inspector Fac Type
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA -------- ---- ------- Reserved ------ -----------
671 1.5 1 69 70 ( 4( 711 N I 721 NI 73 11 174 751 1 I 1 1 1 I, 8D
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Tallwood Estates WWTP
4988 Brief Rd
Indian Trail NC 28079
Entry Time/Date
01:48 PM 05/11/08
Permit Effective Date
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
02:26 PM 05/11/08
Permit Expiration Date
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
John Hahn//704-821-6508 /
Ney B Killough/ORC/704-296-4222/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Christine Putnam,400 N Church St Monroe NC 28111/Interim Contacted
Director/704-296-4212/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) .
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program . Sludge Handling Disposal . Facility Site Review • 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,(ss) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
'diWesley N Bell � MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ 11 //L / // 05
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

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NPDES
NC0069523
111 121
yrlmo/day
05/11/08
Inspection Type
17 181.�
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
DMRs were reviewed from December 04 through September 05. Weekly average effluent BOD
violations were reported during the months of June 05 through August 05 (four total). Monthly average
effluent BOD violations were also reported for the months of June 05 and August 05. The Division has
separately addressed these violations by issuances of either a NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
Overall, the facility staff incorporate a commendable record keeping system.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/08/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permiftee submitted a new application? ODED
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 • 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? .000
Comment: The permit adequately describes the VvWTP; however, the facility has
installed and currently utilizes an UV disinfection system per ATC issuance (by the
Division) on 12/17/04.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge MUDD
Judge. and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the
time of the inspection.
Pump Station - influent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? • 0 ❑ ❑
Is the wet well free of excessive grease? • 0 0 Cl
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:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ■
b.Mechanical 0
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ CIDO
Is disposal of screening in compliance? 1.000
Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Taliwood Estates VWVTP
Inspection Date: 11/08/2005 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? •❑ ❑ ❑
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the basin free of excessive grease? NODO
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? EDDO
Comment: A temporary equalization basin (mobile) is on -site during the refurbishing of
the VVVVTP's equalization basin and digester.
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 111000
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level? • ❑ I] ❑
is the site free of weir blockage? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • fl ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational? n n 1 ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ 0 0 0
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/, of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? 111000
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? - 0 0 • ❑
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WNTP
Inspection Date: 11/08/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Type of operation: Down flow
Is the filter media present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter surface free of clogging? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
is the filter free of growth? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? • 00.0
Is the scouring acceptable? • 0 0, 0
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are UV bulbs clean? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Is UV intensity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a backup system an site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 5

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/08/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are ali other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
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: Laboratory analyses are performed under laboratory certification #328.
The laboratory instrumentation utilized for field analyses appeared to be properly
calibrated.
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? • ❑ ❑ ❑
is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: C.Wright Instruments, Inc. last calibrated the flow meter on 5/25/05. The
flow meter is calibrated on an annual basis.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ 11 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)? • 0.00
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑❑❑
■
■
■
■
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Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates VWVfP
Inspection Date: 11/08/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 ❑ ❑ ■
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 ❑ 0
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: See "Summary" Section for addtional comments.
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected above side streams? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? • 0 ❑ ❑
is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? ■ D. 0 ❑
Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Only one effluent TRC value was reported for the week of 5/1/05 - 5/7/05.
The inspection verified that the discrepancy was a transcription error; therefore, an
amended DMR will be resubmitted.
Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ❑ ❑ • 0
Page # 7

Permit: NC0069523 Owner - Facility: Tallwood Estates 1PMlTP
Inspection Date: 11/08/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Upstream f Downstream Sampling
Comment: The permittee is a member of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
Association; therefore, the instream monitoring has been conditionally waived by the
Division.
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? MODO
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Page # 8

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carob ne; Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 14, 2005
Mike K Shalati, County Manager
Union County
P 0 Box 987
Monroe, NC 28111
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil. Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069523
Case Number: LV-22005-4416 and LV-2005--4417
Union County
Dear Mr. Shalat
CcReZ
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 320198 in the amount of $2,807.58 received
from you dated November 3, 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,
J.4L.G./[(:e.. 1
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement .File #: LV-2005-0416
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623.7748
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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
October 19, 2005
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Mike Shalati, County Manager
Union.County
500 N. Main Street, Room 925
Monroe, NC 28112
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. 'Shalati:
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523.
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0416
Union County
This letter transmits .a Notice of Violation.and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of .$535.04 ($450.00•civilpenalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Union County.
Thisassessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Union County for the month of June 2005.
This review has shown -the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to .this letter.
Based upon the above facts, 1 conclude as a matter of.law that Union,Countyviolated the
terms, .conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069523 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 Union County:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 -
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledll0% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
Vaturaiij

$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 200.00 For 2 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
3215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523,
by discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 450.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 535.04 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 ofthe enforcement procedures.
Within thirty -days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
I. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. .Submit:a written requestfor 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 mayselate 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 ofthefactual. statements
contained inthe.civil penalty assessment document. Because.a remission request
forecloses the option ofan 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:
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;
vvhether-theviolator 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' ofyour requestfor 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 Branch
Division of WaterQuality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for: anadministrative 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 whenit 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/timereceived 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•uuestions about thiscivilpenalty assessment or a Special•Order by Consent,
please ,contact the Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date) D. Rex GI on, 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 wl attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
Mr. Stony Rushing, Union County Board of Commissioners

Attachment A
Union County
Union County Public Works Department
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Case Number LV-2005-0416
Limit Violations, June 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 8.67 *
Limit
5.0
Units
mg/L
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand >16.8 *, 10.8 * 7.5 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MATTER 'OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Union County )
PERMIT NO. NC0069523 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0416
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S535.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water,Quality dated October 19, 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

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2005-0416
Assessed Party: Union County
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069523 (TaIlwood Estates WWTP)
County: Union
Amount Assessed: S535.04
Please use this form when requestingremission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" Waiver ofRight 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 wronafully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future .
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
. (e) payment of the civil penalty will_prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (Le., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

EFFLUE
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0069523 DISCHARGE NO. 01 MONTH June YEAR 2005
FACILITY NAME Tallwood Estates WWTP CLASS II COUNTY Union
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DWQ Form MR I (0I/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
X
Non compfant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, opereation, maintenance, etc
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
Three weekly maximum limits for BOD5 parameter exceeded. Monthly limit for BOD5 parameter exceeded.
Discovered leak in wall between influent surge basin and digester. Solicited engineering assessment for
remediation.'Design for repair is underway. Short term solution is to "pump -and -haul" while wasting sludge.
Remediation will commence upon design completion and bid award. Leakage from digester to basin is
approximately 2' from .bottom.
certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction of 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 belie% 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:"
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
-00 NORTH CHURCH STREET
"MONROE, NC 28112-4804
ignature ofPermittee** Date
(Required)
704 296-4212
31-Oct-08
Permittee Address
' Phone Number
Permit Exp. Date
00010
00076
00080
00082
Temperature
Turbidity
Color (Pt -Co)
Color (ADMI)
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD1
00340 -COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Setteable Matter
PARAMETER CODES
00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride — 01067 Nickel
00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc
00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01I05 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium
01034 Chromium 31616 Feral Coliform
;00665 Total Phosphorus 32730 Total Phenolics
00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00745 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper '34481 Toluene
00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron - -38260 MBAS
00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs
00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylem
Parameter Code assistance may be 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/wos 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.
* * If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
(2) (D)•
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Permit NC0069523
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LINIITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date ,of this .permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Suth discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT ' . ..
CHARACTERISTICS ..
•
-
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
- .Average •
Weekly
Average' •'
•• .Daily:,
:- Maximum
Measurement
Frequency =
'Sample ',
.: Type .
Sample Location1
Flow
"0.050 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 202C3
(April 1- October 31)
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent, Influent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C3
(November 1-March 31)
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent, Influent
Total Suspended Solids3
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent, Influent
NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31)
'2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March•31)
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygerrl
Weekly
Grab
Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml .,
400l100m1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
-
Weekly
Grab
Effluent, Upstream,
Downstream
Total Residual Chlorines
17ug/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
r Composite
Effluent
pH6
•
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Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream -upstream at least 100 feet from outfall, Downstream -downstream at least 300
feet from outfall:
2. Instream monitoring is provisionally waived while facility is a participant in the Yadkin-
"PeeDee River Basin Coalition.
3. The monthly average effluent BOD, and Total 'Suspended Solids concentrations shall
not exceed 15 percent of the respective monthly average influent value (85% removal).
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not fall below 6.0
mg/L.
5. Limit takes effect June 1, 2005. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor
TRC (with no effluent limit). -
6. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

William G, Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 1.4, 2005
Mike K Shalati., County Manager
Union County
P O Box 987
Monroe, NC 28111
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgtnent
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Permit Number: NCOO69523
Case Number: LV-2005-0416 and LV-2005-0417
Union County •
Dear Mr. Shalati:
NOV
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 320198 in the amount of $2„807.58 received
from you dated November 3, 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-2005-0416
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central. Files
1617 Maio Servi
Center Raleigh, NC 27699=1 17 [phone]
Customer Servilce 1 800 623-77481
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
October 19, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3492 7136
Mr. Mike Shalati, County Manager
Union County
500N. Main'Street, Room.925
Monroe, -NC 28112
.SUBJECT
Dear Mr. Shalati:
V`VAi
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Notice. of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations .of N. C. General Statute
I43-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0072508
Hunley Creek Subdivision WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0417
Union County
This lettertransmits a Notice -of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $2272.54-($2187.50.civil penalty +.$85.04 enforcement costs) against the Union County
Public Works Department.
'This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report.(DMR) submitted by the Union County Public Works Department
for the month of.June2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge "liniitations,and monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No. NC0072508.
The violations are summarized in Attachment A to .this letter.
Based upon :the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Union County Public
Works Department Violated thelerms, lconditions.or requirements -of NPDES Permit No.
NC0072508 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 Directorofthe 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 Union'County Public Works Department:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 -
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
Naturally

$ 937.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0072508, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 1250.50 For 4 of the four (4) violations ofG.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0072508, by
discharging waste into the waters of the .State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 2187.50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 2272.54 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 ofmoney 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 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. Requestingremission 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
-detennining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whethernne or more of the -civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
'(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had'been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment -of :the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary -remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review. your evidence and -inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source 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:
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 his:
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 Surface Water Protection 'Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699_
(Dates D. Re leason, 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 wl attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
Mr. Stony Rushing, Union County Board of Commissioners
RMB

Attachment A
Union County Public Works Department
Hunley Creek Subdivision WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0072508
Case Number LV-2005-0417
Limit Violations, June 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 16.91 * 5.0 mg/L
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
BiochemicalOxygen Demand 19.3 *., 12.53 *, 7.5 mg/L
22.2 *, 13.63 *
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MA.I 1ER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Union County Public Works Department )
PERMIT NO. NC0072508 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0417
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S2272.54 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water -Quality dated October 19, 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 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 , 2005
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No. (if applicable):
County:
Amount Assessed:
LV-2005-0417
Union County Public Works Department
NC0072508 (Hunley Creek Subdivision WWTP)
Union
$2272.54
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil. penalty. You must also complete the
"Waiver ofRightto an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request
remission of this Civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N;C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
-violation was unavoidable or •somethingyou could not prevent or prepare for);•
(d) -the violator had not been assessed civil uenalties 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
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0072508 DISCHARGE NO. 00
FACILITY NAME Hunle Creek WWTP
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Michael rtin
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) -Union Count Labs
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED 1
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICECENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
ONTH
SS II
GRADE
8 (2) Pace Lab
PERSO(S) COLLECTING
•x
(SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR 1N`RESPOIVSIBLE CHARGE)
BY THIS SIGNATURE. I CERTIFY THAT Tins REPORT IS
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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94%
DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00)

Facility Status: (Please check one of thefbllowing)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Compliant
Non compliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, opereation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
Plant process cannot meet BOD limits of current permit. Plans are for plant flow to be diverted to another
facility. Union County,Public Works will continue. to strive to produce highest quality discharge possible with
process available until diversion project is completed.
"I. certify, under penalty oflaw,•that this document and.all attachments were prepared under my direction of 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 beliefs true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including thepossibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
'Christie Putnam
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Pe ittee (Please print type)
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET 4,11
MONROE, NC 28112-4804
Permittee Address
Signature of Permittee**
(Required)
Date '
704 296-4212 Oct. 31, 2008
Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 .Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 0I067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077'Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 .AnvnoniaNitrogen -01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrite:01032 Hexavalent Chi 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved. Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 .00665 Total Phosphorus 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 .Cyanide •01037 Total Cobalt 34235 13enaene
00400 pH 00745 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper - 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspende 00927 Total Magnesia 01045 Iron 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 • Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs
00545 Setteable Matte 00940 - Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow
Parameter -Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.erir.state.nc.uslwcis 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.
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ti q 9p _^e
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0 0( 1)
•
(2) (D).

Permit NC0072508
..) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.231 MGD)
tiring the period beginning on February 1, .2004 and lasting UNTIL EXPANSION ABOVE 0.231 MGD
Jr permit expiration, the Permittee is :authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Continuous
Recorder
Influent or Effluent
BOD2,•5 day,,20°C
- (2/1/2004 through11/31/2005)
30.0 mg/L3
45.0 mg/L3
Weekly
• Composite
Influent & Effluent
BOD2,:5 day,.20°C (Summer) '
5.0 mg/L3 .
7.5 mg/L3 .
Weekly
Composite4
Influent & Effluent
BOD2,.5 day, 20°C (Winter)
10:0 mg/L3
15.0 mg/L3
- Weekly
Composite4
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended.Solids2
30:0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite4
Influent & Effluent
'NH3 as"N (Summer)
2.0:mglL
•6.0 mg/L
Weekly '
Composite
.Effluent
`NH3 as N (Winter) •
4.0 mg/L
112.0 mg/L ;
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
• Dissolved 0xygen5
Weekly
Grab
Effluent -
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
_
Weekly
Grab .
.
Effluent
' Total Residual Chlorine
20pg/1
2/Week
.Grab'-
Effluent
Temperature
Daily
Grab. • •
Effluent
pH
Between
6 and 9 standard units
Weekly
Grab;
_
Effluent
Total Nitrogen .
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite '
. Effluent
Total- Phosphorus .-
Quarterly
Composite -
- . Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen&
-
Weekly6
Grab..
- _ . U, D
Temperature6
Weekly&
Grab :
U, D
Fecal Coliform& _
Weekly&
Grab . -
U. D
Conductivity6
Weekiy6
Grab •
U, D
NH3 as`N (Summer)
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Total Residual Chlorine (Summer)
-Weekly
_
Grab •
U, D
Notes:
1 U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: approximately 0.4 miles downstream from the
outfall.
2 The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent value (85% removal). -
3 BOD5 monthly.averagelimits•of_30:0-mg/Lwil1:be,effectiveuntil 1/31/2005. "Thereafter, BOD5
monthly average .limits °shall .be 5.0mg/•L-(summer).and 10.0 mg/L (winter) if this facility is still in
operation. -
4 Influent samples maybe collected as grab samples until 1/31/2005. Thereafter, influent samples
shall be collected as •composite samples if facility is still in operation.
5 The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
6 Monitoring waived as long as permittee retains participation in the Memorandum of Agreementfor
the -Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin Association.
Summer: April 1 through October 31.
Winter: November 1 .through March 31
There shall be no discharge of floating solids .or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

o'L____ pp
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Michael F. Easley. Goy Itror (7416
William G. Re Jr.. Secretary .tf
Ross
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
Alm W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 2, 2005
Mr. Jon C. Dyer, Public Works Director
Union County Public Works Department
400.North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4804
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Dyer:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 26, 2005, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
Please advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy
of the enclosed report to him.
The attached 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,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Union County Health Department
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NCDEN t
AI. C Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance inspection Report 1
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection
1 LJ 2 Ld 31 NC0069523 111 121 05/01/26 1 17
Type Inspector Fac Type
18I_J 19[-J 20U
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 188
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
671 1.5 1 69 7012J 71 U 72 [ J
Reserved
731 1 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)
Tallwood Estates WWTP
4988 Brief Rd
Indian Trail NC 28079
Entry Time/Date
03;54 PM 05/01/26
Permit Effective Date
03/12/01
Exit Time/Date
04:24 PM 05/01/26
Permit Expiration Date
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITities(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s)
///
John Hahn//704-821-6508 /
Ney B Killough/ORC/704-296-4222/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
John C Dyer,400 N Church St Monroe NC 28111//704-296-4210/70429642 2Q t eted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 1 Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance 1.1 Records/Reports
Seif-Monitoring Program 1 Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters .
1111 Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell / /r/ MRd WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/7046636040 2! j 4°5
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

3!
NPDES
NCO069523
11 12
yrlmolday Inspection Type
05/01/26 117 18 Lj
1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
The facility's removal efficiencies (SOD and TSR) should be incorporated onto future DMRs. The ORC/staff
should ensure the preset number of gallons between the collection of composite samples (influent and
effluent) does not exceed 1/24 of the total expected daily flow. The facility staff incorporate a
commendable record keeping system.

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Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 1
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? 0 0 • ❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) 0 0 • ❑
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 •
Is there adequate detention time ❑ ❑ ❑ II
- 1s the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ! ❑ ❑ ❑
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Is automatically activated standby power available? '
1s generatortested weekly bylnterrupting primary power source?
• is generator tesstedunder load at least iauarterIy?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Does generator have adequate fuel?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
Is the facility using a contract tab? .
-' Are analytical results' consistent with data reported on DMRs?. ' _ : • .- .
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Is proper terriperature-set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Incubato (Fecat Colifarrn) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/ 0.2 degrees?' - ❑_ ❑' R O ` `
lncutiator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +j-1.0 degrees? 0 A❑ . 0
Comnient: Launder cere boratory analyses are performed tification #328. The ORC/staff must ensure all calibrations are •• " -
appropriately docurnented.for field analyses: Fresh pH buffers should be utilized during each meter calibration. _ -
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Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is flow meter operating properly?
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• Comment: The cable type flow meter was last calibrated by C. Wright Instruments, Inc. on 10/8/04. The facility staff
r should ensure thecontracted company document the flow metes accuracy on fuutturre calrbrationlsenficalson events The
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name.of individual performing the sampling
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Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William GRoss Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE, Director
Division of Water Quality
9/24/03
A. Lynn Crouse
Union County Public Works Department
Union County Courthouse
Suite 921
Monroe, NC 28111
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union County
Permit No: NC0069523
LV-2003-059
Dear Mr. Crouse
'5' 9 r: !WW1' FNAnRON4ENT
rk)k, 2003
94999996, t 1999,9199,9
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 279380 in the amount of $185..04 received from
you dated September 18, 2003. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against
the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment .of this penalty in no way precludes
future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or
Permits,
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext,547,
Sincerely,
eiLkt
For Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2M3-0591
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 500 623-7748

Michael E. Easley, Govemo
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.. Director
Division of Water Quality
Colcen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 4, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Gary A. Smoak, County Manager
Union County
Union County Courthouse, Suite 921
Monroe, NC 28111
Dear Mr. Smoak:
7001 2510 0004 8287 6081
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. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Case No. LV-2003-0591
Union County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$185.04 ($100.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Union County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Union County for the month of May 2003.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Union County violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069523 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
Union County:
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Agrb
NCDENR
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

$ 100.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 0 For 0 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Total Suspended Residue.
$ 100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 185.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. I43-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
I. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 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.
PIease 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). PIease be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver
of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests
that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
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 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.

2L ?
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. RGleason, 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 w/ attachments

Limit Violations, May 2003
Attachment A
Union County
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Case Number LV-2003-0591
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 11.0 * 7.5 mg/L
Total Suspended Residue 47.0 45.0 rng/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Union County
PERMIT NO. NC0069523
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2003-0591
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $185.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 4, 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

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REOUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2003-0591
Assessed Party: Union County
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069523 (Tallwood Estates WWTP)
County: Union
Amount Assessed: $185.04
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 civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (Le., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (Le., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) 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
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANCED El PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES s
Mai[ ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RILEIGH. NC 27699-1617
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(SIGNATjJRE OF OPERAT9R IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE)
BY THI IGNATURE. I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
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.
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"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system. or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information. the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate. and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Permittee (Please print. or t
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET
MONROE NC 28112-4-804
Permittee Address
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(
Date e of Permittee'` /
ired)
(-7 t;L•1 i -L, (0 — 4 L r z
Phone Number
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Permit Exp. Date
00010
00076
00080
00082
Temperature
Turbidity •
Color (Pt -Co)
Color (ADMI)
00556
00600
00610
00625
00095 Conductivity 00630
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BODS 00665
00340 COD 00720
00400 pH 00745
00530 Total Suspended 00927
Residue 00929
00545 Settleable Matter 00940
PARAMETER CODES
Oil & Grease
Total Nitrogen
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Kjeldhal 01027
Nitrogen
Nitrates/Nitrites
Total Phosphorous
Cyanide
Total Sulfide
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium
Total Chloride
00951
01002
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Cadmium
01032 Hexavalent Chromium
01034 Chromium
01037
01042
01045
01051
01062
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Molybdenum
01067
01077
01092
01105
Nickel
Silver
Zinc
Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
395I6 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 Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
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* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per I5A NCAC 8G .0204.
** If signed by other than the permittee. delegation of signatory authority. must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
(2) (D).

Permit N
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration. the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permictee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location.'
Flow
0.050 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
(April 1 — October 31)
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
(November 1 — March 31)
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
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NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
2.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
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NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31)
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Effluent
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Fecal Coliform
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4001100 mi
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Temperature (°C)
Weekly
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Footnotes:
1.. Upstream = Upstream at least 100 feet from outfall. Downstream = Downstream at least 300 feet from the
outfall.
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be :ess than 6.0 mg/L.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

C + RTIFIED NSAIiL
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
Mr. Jon C. Dyer, P.E., Public Works Director
Union County Public Works
400 North Church Street
Monroe, NC 28112-4804
Subject:
Michael F. Easley, Governttiq �y t
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William G.
Ross Jr., Secre
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimck, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 23, 2003
7001 2510 0004 8286 5665
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tallwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
NOV-2003-LV-0168
Union County
Dear Mr. Dyer:
A review of the July 2003 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Elm Parameter
001 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 8.88 mg/L 7.5 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 these 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.
Reported Value Limit
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source ComplianceJEnforcement Unit
RMB
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

lvtictaael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary'
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE, Director
Division of Water Quality
09l 16/2003
Gary A. Smoak
Union County Public Works Department
Union County Courthouse
Suite 921.
Monroe, NC 28111
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Union COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NC0069523
LV-2003-0559
Dear Mr. Smoak:
SEP '2
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 278712 in the amount of 285.04 received from
you dated September 4, 2003. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the
subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
'iColeen Sullins, Chief
ll— Water Quality Section
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2003-0559
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699.1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 62 -7748

Michael F. Easley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. 5etaty
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourn
Alan W. Klimek. P. E.. Dirt»tor
Division ofWater Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Deputy Director
Division of W atrs Quality
August 25, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
7001 2510 0004 8287 6319
Mr. Gary A. Smoak, County Manager
Union County
Union County Courthouse, Suite 921
Monroe, NC 28111
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. NC0069523
Tallwood Estates WWTP
Case No. "LV-2003-0559 "
Union County
Dear Mr. Smoak:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$285.04 ($200.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Union County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Union County 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. NC0069523. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Union County violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069523 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
Union County:
Piro= 704-663-1699
Fax [phone]
Mocmesvillc Regional Office, 919 North Main Strom Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
NCDEN
Customer Servirz
1-877-623-6748

$ 100.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 0 For 0 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Total Suspended Residue.
$ 100.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069523, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Fecal Coliform.
$ 200.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 285.04 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. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.

Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver
of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests
that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
PointSource 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 docnmPnt 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:
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 of this Ietter) 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 "
Ouality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex Wason, 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 w/ attachments

Limit Violations, April 2003
Attachment A
Union County
Talwood Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069523
Case Number LV-2003-0559
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 21.2 * 7.5 mg/L
Total Suspended Residue _ 53.0 .. 45.0 . _ _ mg/L
Fecal Coliform 510 * 400 #/100 ml
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Union
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Union County
PERMIT NO. NC0069523
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2003-0559
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S285.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated Ausust 25, 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

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CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED 0 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
R.ALEIGH. NC 27699-1617
(SIGJ$ TURF OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE)
131' THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT 1S
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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.
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"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations"
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET •
MONROE NC 28112-4804
Permittee Address
J67.1 C Z W 7Z
Permittee (Please print or t e)
inn e of Permittee** ate/
uired)
- ¥ / 0 — 3 /—o3
Phone Number
Permit Exp. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095
00300
00310
00340
00400
00530
00545
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00556
00600
00610
00625
Conductivity - -00630
Dissolved Oxygen
BOD5 00665
COD 00720
PH 00745
Total Suspended 00927
Residue - 00929
Settleable Matter 00940
PARAMETER CODES
Oil & Grease
Total Nitrogen
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Kjeldhal 01027
Nitrogen
Nitrates/Nitrites 01032
01034
Total Phosphorous
Cyanide
Total Sulfide .
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium
Total Chloride
00951
01002
01037
01042
01045
01051
01062
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Chromium
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
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 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point SourceCompliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wos 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 fac iiy' a?redtiltPd per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*, If signed by other than the permittee, delegation 'ofsigiiat authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
•(2) (D).
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During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
(April 1— October 31)
BOO, 5-day (20°C)
(November 1— March 31)
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 March 31)
Dissolved 0xygen2
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Temperature (°C)
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location1
0.050 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite ,
Effluent
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mglL
Weekly
Composite
Effiuent
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
2.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
4.0 mglL
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
200 / 100 ml
40D / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
_
Effluent
Weekly
Grab _
Effluent, Upstream &
Downstream
Footnotes:
1.. Upstream = Upstream at least 100 feet from outfall, Downstream = Downstream at least 300 feet from the
outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

ATA
NCDENR
Jon C. Dyer
Union County Public Works Department
400 North Church Street
Monroe, NC 28112
Dear Permittee:
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
March 7, 2003
Subject Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0069523
Tallwood. Estates WWTP
Union County
The subject permit expires on October 31, 2003. North Carolina Administrative Code (15_A NCAC l-F,0105(e)) requires
that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. 1£you have already
mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy tl s requirement, your resaewai package must be sent to the. Division postmarked ntr later than M y 4, 2003,
Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least ° 500.00, Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
eurater discharge will occur after October 31, 2003 (or ifcontinuation of the permit is desired) the current
,ithout a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties caf up to $25,000 per day.
permit must be renewed. Discharge of
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Bob Sledge of the
Division's Co.mpliancc Enforcement Unit at (919) 7'33-5083, extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your r
gal package. The checklist identifies the iterris you trust submit with
the'peit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact Valery Stephens at the telephone number or e-mail
address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. \Veaver, jr.
NODES Unit
cc: Central Files
IVIoore 'ill° Regional 1fl ce, Water Quality Section.
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
Visrr us ON THE INTERNET http://h2o.enr.state,nc.usJNPDES e-mail: [e-mail]