NC0025461_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 11/5/2021

Town of
Bakersville
Incorporated 1870
Mayor:
Charles E. Vines
August 20, 2019
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office 2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Re: Bakersville WWTP, NOV-2019-PC-0574
Dear Mr. Davidson,
"Gateway to Roan Mountain"
Town Council:
Charles Nash
Jordon Baker
Beau Thomas
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
Concerning the above Notice of Violation, we do acknowledge that on the day in question, there
were issues with the discharge at the wastewater plant. However, according to the inspection
report, the State inspector arrived at 11:50 a.m., and our log sheets indicate that our operator
arrived at 1:30 p.m. so the operator was unable to deliver the proper notification as the State
inspector had arrived prior to the operator to observe the plant's conditions for that day.
As a supplement to the above, compliance samples at the plant were collected on July 2Id and
July 161h, and both sets of samples were compliant. The conditions on the date of the inspection
were unfavorable due to the heavy volume of rain received in a short amount of time,
approximately 2 inches on the date of the inspection. We believe that the excess flow contributed
to the unfavorable conditions of the discharge for that day, as well as inflow and infiltration in
the collections system. The Town is exploring options to mitigate the inflow and infiltration to
lessen the flow during heavy rain events.
In support of the volume of flow concerning rain events, the flow at the plant on July 22nd, the
day prior to the inspector's visit, was 68,000 gallons per day. On the day of the inspection, July
23rd, the flow at the plant was recorded as 175,000 gallons and was 136,000 gallons on the 241h
However, after the rain subsided on the 25th of July, flow returned to a more representative level
of 54,000 gallons. We would also like to note that despite the higher flows on dates
corresponding with heavy rainfall, the average flow for the month at the plant was 76,000
gallons per day.
26 Mitchell Ave 0 PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705-0053 0 www.bakersvillenc.com
Phone-828-688-2113 0 Fax [phone] E-mail Address—info;3bakersvillenc.com

The Town does acknowledge that the wastewater plant is currently undergoing repair, and
sincerely apologizes for not notifying DEQ staff of the repairs prior to their inception. We do
intend to have the repairs completed as soon as possible so that both sides of the plant are fully
functional, and we will inform the DEQ of the completion as well. We also believe that once
both sides of the plant are operational, there will be no issues concerning solids discharge during
heavy rain events. We will be certain to inform DEQ staff as required as soon as possible if
similar conditions are observed and will be diligent in our observations since there is a known
issue with the plant in certain types of weather events at this time. As stated, we do not anticipate
that the issues will continue once the necessary repairs to the plant are complete.
I have ordered a part (Duff -Norton Actuator) from Motion Industries, delivery is 9/18/2019. Part
is to replace faulty part. See attached
I have had several conversations and meetings with Jadd Brewer the WWTP Plant Operator from
Water Quality Lab & Operations Inc., during the past two weeks. We have discussed all the
issue and concerns as addressed by Ms. Wiggs visit on July 23rd. I assure you that I will be
monitoring all that goes on at the WWTP in the future. I have been verifying the daily logs for
comments, time in & out to ensure enough time is being spent at the plant. I made it very clear
that the operator is not to depart the plant until he has observed the Effluent discharging from the
plant to ensure that solids are not being discharged.
Over the past two months we have had several high -volume rain events. The reason I ask for the
visit was the rain event on July 19"' was very heavy (3.85") in less than an hour which caused
flooding in town along with Honeycutt Creek and Cane Creek carrying a high volume of water
which caused deterioration of stream banks which we lost between 8-11 feet of stream bank
which uncovered about 80' of sewer line in the creek. WK Dickson Engineering firm is working
on an opinion of probable cost so an application for funding to replace/remove the sewer line. I
provided pictures of the line when Ms. Wiggs was here. We will be applying in the fall round of
funding thru State Water Infrastructure Authority for a CDBG Grant application because our
percentage of low to moderate income population is high than the state average which gives us a
better chance of getting federal funding. Bakersville has a population of 454.
I hired a young man Jamison Burleson about a year and half ago to begin working for
Bakersville and to be able to operate our wells, water system and wastewater plant. Thus far he
has completed the C-well school (2017), B-Distribution School (2019 and Cross Connection
School (2019), he has passed the assembly exam and will be taking the CC test in late 29 July
2019. He currently is working under Gary Hyatt for both C-Well and B- Distribution and Joe
Simmons for Cross Connection. My plan is to have him begin Wastewater School in 2020 so he
will be able to take over the complete operation of the water and wastewater operation here in
Bakersville.
26 Mitchell Ave 0 PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705-0053 0 www.bakersvillenc.com
Phone-828-688-2113 0 Fax [phone] E-mail Address—[e-mail]

I do not like public health issues, and I will take care of the current situation and make sure all
corrections are made.
Thank you for your time and the opportunity to respond to the inspection occurring July 23,
2019. If I can address any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Charles Vines
Mayor, Town of Bakersville
26 Mitchell Ave 0 PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705-0053 0 www.bakersvillenc.com
Phone-828-688-2113 0 Fax [phone] E-mail Address —info a bakersvillenc.com

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Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
July 24, 2019
Ms. Emily Phillips, Environmental Specialist
NCDEQ/DWR/Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Via E-mail to [e-mail]
Re: Bakersville WWTP NPDES NC0025461
Dear Ms. Phillips:
AUG is tag
Water Quality Regional Operavion
Asheville Region,,1 offize s
Please find enclosed an application for the permit renewal for the Town of Bakersville.
All items on the checklist are included with the permit renewal. There have been no
significant changes to the facility since the previous pen -nit cycle.
If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
add Brewer
Signatory Authority
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
Mail the complete application to:
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit 000025461
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Town of Bakersville, c/o Charles Vines, Mayor
Bakersville WWTP
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville
NC
[phone]
[phone]
e-mail Address cvines a;bakersvillencxom, cvinesamitchell.main.nc.us
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 303 Bakers Lane
Citv Bakersville
State / Zip Code NC 28705
County Mitchell
3. Operator Information:
Naive of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc.
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1167
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Banner Elk
NC 28604
[phone]
4. Population served: 725
(Note that this is not
5. Do you receive industrial waste?
1 of 3 Form -A b/ZU1

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
El No ❑ Yes (if you have an approved pre-treatment program, must complete Form 2A)
6. Type of collection system
0 Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and t
7. Outfall Information: 41
Number of separate discharge points 1 G
Outfall Identification number(s) 001 wc7t�Ua�rty� tp
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No Ashoville �9 ref
Regional 0'ali,,
S. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a. map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Cane Creek, French Broad River Basin _
9. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous [7 Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: � Duration: �D m njd�QS
10. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
• Submersible influent pump station with dual 350-GPM influent pumps
• Manual bar screen
• Flow Splitter Box
Flow equalization basin
Dual (2) each 100,000 gallon Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration System
(ICEAS)/Sequencing Batch Reactor hybrid process/ dual (2) each 25-HP blowers
(dual (2) each 100-HP motors)
• Three (3) each 0.025 MGD extended aeration package plants converted to
aerobic sludge digestion, thickening, and storage
Ultraviolet (LTV) disinfection [Degremont Technologies Infilco equipment, 8
banks, each with 4 bulbs]
2870 gallon post aeration chamber
• Effluent weir/Isco ultrasonic flow measurement
• Back-up power generator (Kohler 60-kW, diesel)
11. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.200 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0947 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.98 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
12. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
2 of 3 Form -A 60'i7

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
13. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average.
Units of
Measurement
Number of
Samples
i
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD;)
17.4
10.1
mg/L
140
Fecal Coliform
400
73.48
cuf/ 100mL
140
Total Suspended Solids
32
12.5
mg/L
140
Temperature (Summer)
28
26.4
° C
83
Temperature (Winter)
18
16.6
°C
57
pH
7,7
7.1
s/u
140
14. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
Permit Number Type
NPDES NC0025461
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
15. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (NIPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best o�f m1�' knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
o �OcA� (;re._ e so?3mvarKA
Printed name of Person Signing
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Sign re of Applicant Date
,atjNo Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
3 of 3 Form -A 60 i 7

Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
TOWN OF BAKERS`'ILLE NVNN TP SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
Sludge is managed via a commercial hauler, Triple T located on 1372 NC Hwy 194
N, Boone, NC 28607.
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Town of
Bakersville
Incorporated 1870
Mayor:
Charles E. Vines
July 30, 2019
Wastewater Branch
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority
Town of Bakersville
NPDES Number NCO025461
To Whom It May Concern:
"Gate,vay to Ran Mountain"
Town Council:
Charles Nash
Jordon Bakar
Beau Thomas
By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority the following individual for
all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to
the operations at the subject facility as required by all applicable federal, state, and local
environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as
specified in 15A NCAC 2B.0506.
Jadd Brewer
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 1167
1 522 Tynecastle Hwy Banner Elk, NC 28604
j addbrewer'arocketmail. corn
828-898-6277
828-260-2027
26 Mitchell Ave , PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705-0053 ,0 www.bakersvillene.eom
Phone-828 688.21 13 0 Fax [phone] E-mail Address— info bakersvillencxom

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at 828.688-
2113.
Sincerely,
Charles Vines
!'Mayor
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53, Bakersville, NC 23703
cvinesg8akersvillenc.com, cvinesrmitchell. main. nc.us
828-688-2113
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Permitting Section

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 10, 2016
The Honorable Charles Vines, Mayor
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
PAT MCCRORY
Govemo!'
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Seel clarr
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Dhcelor
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
303 Baker Lane, Bakersville
Mitchell County
Your Honor:
The Division of Water Resources (the Division) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the
subject facility. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
Changes for Renewal. The Division understands that you have made no significant changes to your
treatment processes since last renewal. We have therefore made only minimal changes to your permit by
updating your permit format and site map. However, please note that electronic reporting of Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) is now required.
Implementing Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMRs). Please be advised that the Division
has implemented an electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) program, in accord with pending
requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We include the details to implement the
eDMR program in this permit [see Section A. (2.)].
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all DMRs and specify that, if North Carolina does
not establish a program to receive such submittals, Permittees must then submit eDMRs directly to
EPA. For more information on eDMRs, registering for eDMR submittal, and obtaining an eDMR user
account, please visit DWR's webpage:
http://poi-tal.nedeiir.org/web/wq/admiii/bog/ipu/edinr
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit EPA's website:
http_//www2 epa gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting rule
Division of Water Resources
JUN 2 3 2016
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919 707 9000
Water Oua!ihv Recfional Oneratlons

Mayor Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
June 10, 2016
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within
thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the office
of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless
such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Resources. The Division
may require permit modification, or revocation and re -issuance. Please note that this permit does not
affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Resources, the
Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local governments.
If you have questions, or if we can further assist you, please contact Joe R. Corporon, L.G. at
[joe.coiToron Ancdenr.govI or call his direct line [phone].
Re fully,
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO025461 (issuance final)
hc: NPDES Program Files
Central Files
ec: ARO/SVWPS, Landon Davidson
OCU, Maureen Kinney
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Permit NCO025461
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Bakersville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Bakersville WWTP
303 Bakers Lane, Bakersville
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Cane Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2016.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2020.
Signed this day June 10, 2016.
L
"ay Zimmerman, P.G., Dr
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 6

Permit NCO025461
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. All
previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked.
Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Town of Bakersville
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate an existing 0.200 MGD wastewater treatment plant utilizing the following
treatment components:
• submersible influent pump station with dual 350-GPM influent pumps
• manual bar screen
• flow splitter box
• flow equalization basin
• dual (2) each I00,000-gallon Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration System (ICEAS) /
Sequencing Batch Reactor hybrid process / dual (2) each 25-HP blowers (dual (2) each 100-HP
motors)
• three (3) each 0.025 MGD extended aeration package plants converted to aerobic sludge
digestion, thickening, and storage
• ultraviolet (UV) disinfection [Degremont Technologies Infilco® equipment; 8 banks, each with
4 bulbs]
• 2870-gallon post aeration chamber
• Effluent weir / Isco ultrasonic flow measurement
• Back-up power generator [Kohler 60-kW, diesel]
these facilities located at the Bakersville WWTP, 303 Baker Lane, Bakersville, Mitchell County, and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, a location specified on the attached map, into
Cane Creek [stream segment 7-2-59], a waterbody currently classified C; Trout within subbasin 04-
03-06 [HUC: 06010108] of the French Broad River Basin.
Page 2 of 6

Permit NCO025461
PART I
A. (l.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited monitored and reported 1 by the Permittee
as specified below:
- EFFLUENT
LIMITS. ''
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
:
CHARACTERISTICS
[Par`ameter Codes] ' '
Monthly
Daily
f .,
Moa urement
t
Sample
Sample
-
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
50050
0.200 MGD
Continuous
RecordingInfluent
or
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
50060
28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
(TRC) 2
Temperature, °C
00010
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 3
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/ Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
C0530
3.0 mg/L
0
45.0 mg/L
2/ Month
Composite
Influent or
(TSS) 3
Effluent
pH
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 s.u.
2/ Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
31616
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/ Month
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Ammonia Nitrogen
C0610
2/ Month
Composite
Effluent
[NH3 as N]
Total Nitrogen (TN)
C0600
Semi
annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (TP)
C0665
Semi-
annually
Composite
Effluent
Footnote:
1. Beginning no later than December 21, 2016, the Permittee shall submit discharge Monitoring Reports
electronically using DWR's eDMR submittal system [See Section A. (2)].
2. The Division shall consider compliant all TRC effluent concentrations reported below 50 µg/L. However,
the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by North Carolina -certified test
methods (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of their respective
influent values (i.e., 85% removal is required).
Condition: The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam.
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A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING - DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G. S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
program reports and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit monitoring data and reports electronically to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on
December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Effective December 21, 2016, the permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically
using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households' have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may
be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3).
or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
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Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to
the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring
data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for
and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic
reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request
may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved
reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on
the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admii-i/bog/ipu/edmr
3. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.)
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http: //portal. nedenr. orWweb/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
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Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"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. "
4. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any pen -nit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duly to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41 ].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthennore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if.
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: if an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, Ill and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Pen -nit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based pen -nit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this pen -nit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(l)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtQ permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge pennit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge pennitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may detennine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Prop_rams
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(I 0), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903 (b)(7),.0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March I of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 04, 2016
Charles E. Vines, Mayor
Town of Bakersville WWTP
26 South Mitchell Ave.
Po Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705-0053
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO025461
r / Town of Bakersville
Mitchell County
Dear Permiee:
The Water Quality Permitting Section has received your permit renewal application on December
28, 2015. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional
information is required to complete your permit renewal. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not
expire until permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit is contingent on
timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. Please respond in a timely manner to
requests for additional information necessary to complete the permit application.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Bob
Sledge at 919-807-6398 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
1Al rre f,, -rk'e�du
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
Division of `N;11,ei Hr:;�,tXG('s
JAN 2 8 2016
Wat<=r Ounjity 11 -iicnal Operations -�
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NPDES Unit
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit C0025461
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name Town of Bakersville - Charles E. Vines, Mayor
Facility Name Town of Bakersville WWTP
Mailing Address 26 South Mitccell Avenue - P. O. Box 53
City Bakersville
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28705-0053
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail] or [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑ 'RECEIV
Street Address or State Road 303 Bakers Lane E®/DENR/DwR
City Bakersville JEC 2 8 2015
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28705 Water .
LIalitv
County Mitchell ""'.11MItting Seetlon
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
P.O. Box 1667/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk Clivisior, of Water Resources
North Carolina 28604
[phone]
Fax Number [phone]
;i- na! Oimrafions
4. Population served: 464
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
5. Do you receive industrial waste?
® No ❑ Yes (if you have an approved pre-treatment program, must complete Form 2A)
6. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
7. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
S. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Cane Creek - Watershed: French Broad - River Basin - South Toe
9. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration: 24 hours
10. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
Components: Bar Screen, .1 MGD equalization basin. Three 60,000 gallon digesters,
two 250,000 gallon treatment units. Two decant arms, two centrifugal blowers, UV
disinfection, Flow Measurement, Influent and effuent composit samplers.
Removal for BOD and TSS: 85%
Removal for Nitrogen and Phosphorour: 90%
11. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.20 MGD
hi t5 Annual Average daily flow 0.61 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
o `J Maximum daily flow 0.49 (August 2014 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
12. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
13. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Parameter
Daily
Monthly
Units of
Number of
Maximum
Avera a
Measurement
Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
34 (July 2013)
5.2
MG/L
144
Fecal Coliform
6000 (April
2015)
9.3
cfu/ 100ML
144
Total Suspended Solids
39 (November
2012)
9.8
MG/L
144
Temperature (Summer)
26
18.3Degrees
Celsius
18
Temperature (Winter)
16
7.5
Degrees
Celsius
18
pH
7.2
6.8
Standard Units
144
14. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
Permit Number
NCO025461
1S. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Type
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Permit Number
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or C"RECERIEDIDENRIMR
Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Other DEC 2 8 2015
Water Quality
Permitting Section
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Charles E. Vines Mayor
Printed name of Person Signing Title
— & c f-. � /a
Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
3 of 4 Form -A 1/06

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
4 of 4 Form -A 1/06

Facility Information
Etude: 36"00'50" NSub-Basin: 04-03-06
Longitude: 82009'55" W
ad #: CIOSW (Bakersville)
Stream Class: C-Trout
Receivine Stream: Cane Creek

TOWN OF
BAKERSVILLE
INCORPORATED 1870
"GATEWAY TO ROAN MOUNTAIN"
MAYOR
CHARLES E. VINES
February 6, 2016
Mr. G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U. S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-PC-0313
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bakersville WWTP
Permit No. NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Davidson,
TOWN COUNCIL
GEORGE A. WILSON
CHARLES NASH
MARY SUE LEDFORD
lE:CI;-;I ,1,'':i
Division of Water Resources
FEB 16 2016
Water Quali'v F3c;pioml Ooer:�tio.ns
Ashevi'G
I have attached response to the referenced Notice of Violation, NOV-2015-PC-0313 as
required in letter dated December 17, 2014. The Town of Bakersville was given two
extensions on our reply so we could have an addition review of our WWTP operations to
ensure we were in compliance. Our ORC Jadd Brewer has provide the response, however I
am still waiting for the response. I felt I would have had the additional document to submit
with this letter but I don't. Since my deadline is here for providing a response to the
violation I thought it would be best to send what I have now and next week I will forward
the operation review of our WWTP that was performed by Mr. Gary Hudson,
Environmental Specialist, Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office at the suggestion
of Ms. Linda Wiggs. I believe I will have the review by Monday, however I will be out of
town with my family. I will be back on Wednesday and I will complete my response to the
Notice of Violation.
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My intentions at all time is to ensure we are maintaining and operating our WWTP in
required. At no time do I or my council want to discharge any harmful bacteria in our
streams.
If you have any questions I can be reached on my cell phone [phone] and on
Wednesday at my office 828 537-1393.
Sincerely,
n1a1&' Z' V��
CHARLES E. VINES
Mayor
Town of Bakersville
cc: Jadd Brewer, ORC
Linda Wiggs, NCDENR
26 Mitchell Ave 0 PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705-0053 0 wwwbakersvillenc.com
Phone - 828-688-2113 0 Fax - 828-688-2745 0 E-mail Address - [e-mail]

Water Quality Lab and Operations
P.O. Box 1167
Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28607
Ph: 828-898-6277 Fax: [phone]
February 5, 2016
Mr. G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swamianoa, NC 28778
Re: NOV-2015-PC-0315, Bakersville WWTP
Dear Mr. Davidson:
Concerning the above -noted Notice of Violation, we issue the following response, with
headings corresponding to notes in the inspection report received with the Notice of
Violation:
Reporting Requirements: I would like to note that 1 arrived at the same time as the
inspector, not a half hour before as stated in the inspection report.
SBR: It is not possible that an SBR is able to decant after aeration; set points in the SBR
will not allow it.
A technical assistance visit from State personnel took place on January 1], 2016 and the
report of the visit is enclosed with this letter.
A replacement decant actuator was ordered on January 8, 2016. The ORC does not recall,
as is stated in the report, any issue with the actuator being raised or lowered. The actuator
is functioning properly.
In reference to the paragraph discussing extreme flow variations, Bakersville WWTP is
not an extended aeration plant where flow is continuous. Because it is an SBR, when it
discharges the effluent, it has to do so quickly or at an extreme rate in order to prepare for
the next flow that is accumulating in the equalization basin.
Flow Monitoring: The inspection report stated that the digital readout on the flow was
254, but there are in fact 4 numbers that display on the totalizer; we feel as though what
is stated in the report may be an incomplete recording. We would also like to note that
fluctuations in readings are likely due to the approximately 5-inch rain event that
occurred around the time of inspection. Additionally, new flow charts were ordered and
have been installed prior to the date of this response.
We are aware of the issues regarding the flow meter; a flow -meter technician, B.W.
Allen, has been consulted and has remotely re -calibrated the flow meter to handle high
flows. A copy of Mr. Allen's letter certifying the same has been enclosed with this letter.

Mr. G. Landon Davidson, P.G. Page 2 February 5, 2016
Upon further consultation with B.W. Allen, we were told that in order to proactively
address the matter of the flow meter, we would need to raise the transducer
approximately 6 inches. This action has been completed as of the date of this letter.
Further, we have retained the services of Mr. Ken Street, who can be reached at 828-551-
0804, to complete the calibration to have the composite sampler do flow proportional
sampling; this will be completed on February 12"', 2016, weather permitting. We are in
receipt of a new cable that will connect the composite sampler and flow meter, and the
same will be installed at Mr. Street's visit on the 12°i.
I do acknowledge that flow was toward the top of the weir. As I disclosed to the inspector
at the time of inspection, a valve was opened to release more flow to mitigate the
previous 5-inch rain event mentioned previously. This, in combination with the Town's
inflow and infiltration issues, necessitated that action.
Other Items of Note: The Town of Bakersville's wastewater permit renewal has been
completed and sent to the State. An updated ORC designation form has been completed
and mailed, and is attached for your reference as well.
I would like to reiterate that many of the issues noted in the inspection report were caused
or aggravated by such a large rainfall event, as were detailed in my response above. If I
can be of further assistance, or if more information is needed, I would be more than
willing to accommodate the same to further address this matter.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
add Brewer
ORC, Town of Bakersville
Enclosures (3): Technical Assistance Report
Certification Letter from B.W. Allen
ORC Designation Form
Cc: Charles Vines
Linda Wiggs

R. WA Allen Company
MANUFACTURERS' REPRESENTATIVE
PHONE [phone] • P.O. BOX 220218 • 121 GREENWICH ROAD • CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28222
January 27, 2016
Water Quality Labs, Inc.
1522 Tynecastle Highway-
Banner Elk, N.C. 28604
Attn: Mr. Jadd Brewer
RE: ABB Datum U.I. 1500 wastewater flow meter at Bakersville NVIA'TP
Gentlemen:
This is to certify that your ABB Datum U.I. 1500 Ultrasonic wastewater flow meter, range 0 to
1.0 MGD, using a 90 degree V Notch weir, that, to the best of our knowledge working with
WQL staff onsite , has been calibrated and placed back into operation in good and accurate
condition on January 27, 2016 in the following manner -
due to inclement weather and scheduling problems we could not be onsite to conduct the
calibration in person. Working with WQL staff by phone we determined that the malfunction
in Head valises was being caused by max flow conditions violating the null zone ( blanking
distance) that must be maintained between the sensor face and maximum Head. The sensor was
raised 6 inches to 2.0 feet. WQL staff then reprogrammed the meter according to our
instructions over the phone to adjust the sensor distance and subsequently obtained Head
readings of .06 ft which matched the meter display according to WQL staff, which would
indicate a proper calibration. Although we were not onsite to verify this, it would be unlikely
to arrive at a meaningful Head reading without correctly following the series of steps needed to
reprogram the meter, therefore we believe WQL acted in good faith and correctly
reprogrammed the meter and then adjusted and confirmed accurate Head headings.
Cordially,
}
Walter Alle»
BW' Allen Company
ENGINEERED EQUIPMENT & CONTROLS

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WPCSOCC
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"I certih that 1 agree to my designation a' s a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. f understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.'"
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: Phol Email: WAA-eQ j z.
Certificate Type / G d /Number: �. j l0 Work Phone #: �S29, o 2��
77, /;
Signature: / Date:_ / - 2 _, (G
" I certify that I xgr ° [o my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. 1 understand and will abide by the
rules and regul ions pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in I5A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
................................... •..'.....
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: Email:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Signature:
Work Phone M
Date:
l certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators C•enification Commission."
RP.VISPd f s-mis

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 4, 2016
Jadd Brewer
Water Quality Utilities, Inc.
P.O. Box 384
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Subject: Technical Assistance Visit
Permittee: Town of Bakersville
Facility: Town of Bakersville WWTP
Permit #: NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Brewer:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secrelarr
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Diirclor
On January 11, 2016, Gary Hudson of this office met with you to perform a
Technical Assistance Consultation visit on the Bakersville Wastewater Treatment Plant
in Mitchell County, NC. The visit was prompted by your request concerning inspection
violations that resulted from a recent inspection by Ms. Linda Wiggs from the Ashville
Regional Office of the Division of Water Resources. During the visit it was observed
that the effluent was clear, and the treatment plant appeared to be operating under
normal conditions.
During her inspection, Ms. Wiggs noted several discrepancies that put the Town
of Bakersvile WWTP in violation of its NPDES permit to discharge into the waters of the
State. During, and since the Technical Assistance visit, many of the violations have
been addressed by the Town, and yourself. I will offer the following comments,
observations, and recommendations, for the benefit of the Town and the ORC.
• Discrepancy: To date, a renewal application has not been received according to
the State's BIM's database.
The Town of Bakersville has sent in the application for renewal since the
inspection. Please note that applications for permit renewals are due 180 days
prior to the expiration.
• Discrepancy: According to the State's BIMs database, there is no ORC listed for
this WWTP.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncdenr.gov

The Town of Bakersville has sent in the proper ORC designation form.
• Discrepancy: It is unclear how the SBR is set up to operate.
During the visit, the SBR's 240 minute cycle schedule was reviewed and is
currently set up as follows:
Aeration Cycle 15 minutes
Anoxic Cycle 20 minutes
Aeration Cycle 15 minutes
Anoxic Cycle 20 minutes
Aeration Cycle 15 minutes
Anoxic Cycle 20 minutes
Settle Cycle 50 minutes
Decant and
Rest Cycle 85 minutes
• Discrepancy: One of the SBR basins cannot be used due to inoperable
equipment.
The Town has ordered a replacement decant actuator on January 8, 2016 and
will install the device when it arrives. It is my understanding that the basins will
then be operated alternately to ensure proper operation and even wear.
• Discrepancy: Effluent discharged from the SBR varied greatly, and when the
discharge was over the top of the weir, the flow monitor showed zero flow.
The transducer for the flow meter has been raised 6 inches to prevent this from
happening, and the flow meter has been recalibrated.
• Discrepancy: At the time of the inspection the automatic effluent sampler was
sampling in the timed mode and not the flow proportional mode as required by
the permit.
The Town has hired Ken Street to connect the flow meter to the automatic
effluent sampler to facilitate flow proportioned sampling. This work is scheduled
for February 12, 2016.
The Town of Bakersville has a severe infiltration problem that hydraulically
overloads the WWTP during heavy rain events. After my visit, I spoke with
Bakersville Mayor Charles Vines, and he assured me that he was working

diligently to secure funding in the form of grants and low interest loans for the
collection system rehabilitation projects that the Town desperately needs.
Until the Town is able to address these infiltration problems, I feel that the
WWTP will continue to experience hydraulic overloading problems during heavy
rain events. If you have any questions regarding this letter or if I can be of any
further assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
Gary W. Hudson
Regional Consultant
Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 17, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8253
Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
PO Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-PC-0315
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bakersville WWTP
Permit No: NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
On September 21, 2015 and October 12, 2015, Linda Wiggs conducted compliance inspections at the
Bakersville Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Jadd Brewer, the WWTP operator, was present at both
inspections. The treatment facility was found to be non -compliant at both inspections. Several of the areas in
need of attention at the September 21, 2015, inspection were remediated. Those areas include the bar screen,
the EQ basin and the disinfection (UV) system. The Town's responsiveness to those items is appreciated.
However, the October 12, 2015 inspection also had areas that need attention. The most notable appeared to be
related to Operations and Maintenance (Part II Section C. 2.); the decanting device appeared to be
malfunctioning, it is unclear what cycles the SBR was operating and the flows observed fluctuated
significantly affecting effluent quality and flow measurements. Photos on the following pages indicate the
flow concerns. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for detailed inspection comments and other
items in need of your attention.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to
this office within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance
and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:llpogal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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December 97, 2015
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December 17, 2015
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Wiggs at 828-296-4500. - -
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report
cc: Jadd Brewer, ORC
NPDES Unit
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
ARO Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
_.. _ Water -Compliance -Inspection Report. -
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector FacType
1 2 15 1 3 I NCO025461 I11 12 15/11/12I17 18 1_ 1 19 L S j 201 I
211111 l 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I 1166
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------- --Reserved---------
67
701 71 I 72 N, � 73I I 174 75I I I I ( I I I80
NJ
I 1
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:OOAM 15/11/12
11/03/01
Bakersville WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
306 S Mitchell Ave
11:30AM 15/11/12
16/02/29
Bakersville NC 28705
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Officialrritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Charles Vines,PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-2113/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance E Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Linda S Wig%d % ARO WQH828-2964500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page#

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31 NCO025461 I11 121___ 15/11/12 17 18 I S
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Present during the inspection was Jadd Brewer (ORC). We met with Charles Vines (Town Mgr)
afterwards to discuss findings.
Permit Renewal: (Part II Section C. 9. & 10.)
To date, a renewal application has not been received according to the State's BIMs database.
ORC: (Part II Section C. 1.)
According to the State's BIMs database there is no ORC listed. Only BORCs are listed including one
that is invalid. It is understood that Jadd brewer is the ORC, however an ORC Designation Form needs
to be submitted to list the current ORC and BORC.
Reporting Requirements: (Reminder: Part II Section E. 6.)
There was evidence that a spill/bypass had occurred. The ORC had arrived at the facility a half hour
prior to the inspector and became aware of the incident.
SBR: (Part II Section C. 2.)
It is unclear how the SBR is set up to operate. The ORC stated the cycles are: aeration 25 minutes,
decant 10 minutes, aeration 25 minutes, decant 10 minutes, settle 30 minutes and decant 30 minutes.
There is only one settle cycle mentioned; decanting after aeration without settling is not typically how
SBR's function. The site specific SBR operational manual needs to be reviewed. The design Engineers
and/or the manufacturer may need to be consulted. It was discussed that neither had been onsite
since the installation. Another option the Town may need to consider is to request a Technical
Assistance visit from the State.
The SBR has two basins; one is in use. The second basin cannot be used since the decant
mechanism motor is not working. If the motor in use fails there is not a replacement onsite. Staff
stated it would take 24 hours to get another motor and there is a contingency pump plan if this were to
occur. This is pertinent since during the inspection the decant mechanism was having issues rising
and lowering as the ORC attempted to maneuver it. There was also grease/oil residuals noted near the
decant mechanism motor.
Discharge from the SBR to the effluent varied extremely, from what appeared to be normal flows at half
weir to excessive flows at full weir. In concert with the flow variability solids were apparent in the
effluent as noted below in the grab TSS sample results.
Flow Monitoring/Sampling: (Part II Section A.(Composite Sample & Continuous Flow Measurement),
Part II Section D. 1.& 3.)
It is unclear if proper flow monitoring and, therefore, proper composite sampling is occurring. At the
time of the inspection when the flows were at half the weir height, the digital read out indicated 254
and the chart recorder indicated —50 (TSS sample result was 9.5 mg/1). Then the flows increased to
the top of the weir and the digital read out went to 0 and the chart recorder maxed out then went to 0
(TSS sample result was 85 mg/1). If the flow meter is not working properly and is registering 0 when
flows are very elevated, then proper flow composite samples cannot be obtained.
The paper in the chart recorder had been reused. It had recorded what appeared to be 3 weeks of flow
information and the most current readings were spiking severely between 0-100. The flow on the chart
recorder did not appear to match the digital read out.
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Permit: NCO025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville wvvrP
Inspection Date: 11/12/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
❑0
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: To date, a renewal application has not been received according to the BIMs database. Mr.
Vines will check to make sure the renewal has been sent.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑0 ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑0 ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: There was evidence that a spill/bypass had occurred.
The process controls should be documented in ORC log_
Equalization Basins
Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated?
❑0
❑
❑
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
❑
❑
❑
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps present?
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps operable?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are float controls operable?
❑
❑
❑
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
❑
❑
❑
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Comment: It appears the float which initiates the pumps to send the water from the EQ basin to the
SBR is functioning. However, for the duration that the water was being
delivered to the SBR
the audio and visual alarm were activated. The alarms are meant to be high water alarms,
not alarms for normal flows being delivered to the SBR.
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/12/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Is disposal of screening in compliance? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Town cleaned the EQ since the last inspection as requested.
Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE
Type of operation:
Is the reactor effluent free of solids? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
The operator understands and can explain the process? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Comment: The SBR has two basins but only one is in use. The second basin cannot be used since the
decant mechanism motor is not working If the motor in use fails there is not a replacement.
Staff stated it would take 24 hours to get another motor and there is a contingency pump
plan if this were to occur. This is especially concerning since during the inspection the
decant mechanism was having issues rising and lowering as the ORC attempted to
maneuver it There was also a grease/oil residual noted near the decant mechanism motor.
Solids were apparent in the effluent It is unclear how this SBR is set up to operate. The
ORC stated the cycles are: aeration 25 minutes decant 10 minutes,_ aeration 25 minutes,
decant 10 minutes settle 30 minutes and decant 30 minutes. See summary for more
details.
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
N
❑
❑
❑
Are UV bulbs clean?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is UV intensity adequate?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
E
❑
❑
❑
Is there a backup system on site?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
❑
0
❑
❑
Comment: One bulb was broken, all other stacks were illuminated and appeared to be functionin
adequately.
Fecal sample result: 21 col/100ml
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
❑
!
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
0
❑
❑
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Permit: NCO025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/12/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
Comment: The chart recorder needed paper. The paper present had been reused. It appeared to
present 3 weeks of information.
What appeared to be the most current readings were spiking severely between 0-100. The
flow on the chart recorder did not appear to match the digital read out. At the time of the
inspection when the flows were at half the weir height, the digital read out indicated 254 and
the chart recorder indicated —50. Then the flows increased to just shy of the top of the weir
and the digital read out went to 0 and the chart recorder also went to 0.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
0
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
M
❑
❑
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
❑
0
❑
❑
representative)?
Comment: As noted above, if the flow meter is not working properly and is registering 0 when flows are
very elevated, then proper flow composite samples cannot be obtained, nor would it be a
representative sample. See summary for more details.
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AC24254 NC DTVX WaterSciences Section -Chemistry La6oratory Wesufts
County:
MITCHELL
River Basin
FRB
Report To
ARO
Collector: L WIGGS
Region: ARO
Sample Matrix: WASTEWATER
Loc. Type: EFFLUENT
Emergency Yes/No
COC Yes/No
Division of Water Resources
VisitlD
Final Report
Sample ID:
AC24254
PO Number #
ARO
Date Received:
11/13/2015
Time Received:
06:50
Labworks LoginlD
KJIMISON2
Final Report Date:
12/7/15
Report Print Date:
12/10/2015
Loc. Descr.: BAKERSVILLE WWTP
Location ID: NCO025461 Collect Date: 11/12/2015 Collect Time: 10:05 Sample Depth
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
CAS # Analyte Name
PQL Result/ Units Method Analysis Validated by
Qualifier Reference Date
Others
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.1 °C 11/13/1° ESTAFFORD1
C011form, MF Fecal in liquid 1 21 Q1 CFU/100ml APHA9222D-20th 11/13/1f ESTAFFORD1
Residue —Suspended In liquid 6.2 9.5 mg/L APHA2540D-20th 11/18/1' ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
For a detailed description of the qualifier codes refer to <httD://DOTtal.ncdeni.OI'L/Web/wa/ODs/methods-and-D IIS>
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AC24255 -VC (DUX Water Sciences Section-Chemistry Laboratory (Results
County:
MITCHELL
Sample ID:
AC24255
River Basin
FRB
PO Number #
ARO
Report To
ARID
Date Received:
11/13/2015
Collector:
L WIGGS
,-
Time Received:
06:50
Region:
ARO
Division of Water Resources
Labworks LoginlD
KJIMISON2
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
Final Report Date:
12/7/15
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Final Report
Report Print Date:
12/10/2015
Emergency Yes/No
VisitlD
COC Yes/No
Loc. Descr.: BAKERSVILLE WWTP
Location ID: NCO025461 Collect Date: 11/12/2015 Collect Time: 10.15 Sample Depth
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
CAS # Analyte Name
Others
PQL Result/ Units Method Analysis Validated by
Qualifier Reference Date
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.1 °c 11/13/1', ESTAFFORD1
Residue —Suspended In liquid 6.2 85 mg/L APHA2540D-20th 11/18/1', ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
For a detailed description of the qualifier codes refer to<httD:HDottal.ncdenr.or2/web/WQ/ODs/methods-and-Dcils>
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98 -
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCO025461 I11 12 15/09/22 17 18 I C I
19 L G I 201 I
211 111 1 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I II I I I I 1 r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA -------------- —---- Reserved ------- -----
67 70 LJ L I 71 I IJ72 L ,L, � 73I I J74 751 I I I I I I I80
J I
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30AM 15/09/22
11/03/01
Bakersville WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
306 S Mitchell Ave
Bakersville NC 28705
11:30AM 15/09/22
16/02/29
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Charles Vines,PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-2113/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQH828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NCO025461 I11 12 15/09/22 17 18 I C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
A follow up inspection will be performed.
Conversation with the ORC following this inspection indicate the EQ has been cleaned, the UV worked
on, solids wasted and the sampler evaluated.
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Permit: NCO025461 Owner -Facility: BakersvilleWWTP
Inspection Date: 09/22/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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: ORC stated he uses Settleable Solids.
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: The permit expires 2/29/20160 the renewal application is due 6 months prior.
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?
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ M ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
• ❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There was no pen in the chart recorder, so it was difficult to tell if they matched; the needle
appeared to be close to the digital read out.
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
❑0
❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/22/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins
Yes No NA NE
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
❑
0
❑
❑
Are all pumps present?
E
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps operable?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are float controls operable?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The EQ basin needs to be cleaned.
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑
0
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
0 ❑
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
❑ ❑
0
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
0 ❑
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Is the DO level acceptable?
❑ ❑
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
❑ ❑
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Comment: Used as a digester.
Sequencing Batch Reactors
Yes No NA NE
Type of operation:
Duplex
Is the reactor effluent free of solids?
❑
0
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Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility?
❑
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Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill?
0
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The operator understands and can explain the process?
N
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Comment: Solids were noted in the effluent during the decant cycle.
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
0
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Are UV bulbs clean?
0
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Is UV intensity adequate?
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Permit: NCO025461 Owner -Facility: Bakersville VNNTP
Inspection Date: 09/22/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
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Is there a backup system on site?
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0
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
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0
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Comment: It did not appear many of the UV lights were illuminated.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
Comment: It was unclear if the sampler was working. The ORC was able to turn it on but not able to
make it pull an aliquot.
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Cost -Effective Wastewater Treatment
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The ICEASO Process
A feature of the ICEAS process is the ability to handle large peak flow
volumes. Developed in Australia in 1975, the Intermittent Cycle Extended
Aeration System (ICEAS) process is a continuous flow hybrid of the
conventional fill and draw sequencing batch reactor process (SBR). Unlike
the conventional SBR, which discontinues flow during the settle and decant
phase, raw wastewater is continuously fed into the ICEAS basin during all
phases of the cycle. Short circuiting, during the decant period is prevented
through the use of a baffled, pre -react wall. The continuous flow feature of
the ABJ ICEAS process typically results in a basin volume that is 25-30
percent less than that required by a conventional SBR. The ICEAS process
accomplishes the tasks of biological oxidation, nitrification, denitrification,
phosphorous release and uptake and solid/liquid separation continuously, in
a single basin. The time -based operation of the ICEAS cycle is controlled
automatically through a microprocessor. A typical cycle consists of three
basic phases: aeration, settling and decant. In certain applications,
intermittent periods of aeration and anoxic mixing are combined to promote
biological nutrient removal. During the decant period of the ABJ ICEAS
cycle, the top layer of clarified water is discharged through the use of a
simple controlled weir type decanter. The entirely stainless steel ABJ
decanter requires no valves. All flow from the ICEAS basin occurs by
gravity. A pivoting scum float prevents any scum or floatables from being
decanted with the treated water. The ICEAS process, though conceptually
sophisticated, is simple and elegant in operation. The system uses a
minimum of moving or powered components.
ABJ ICEAS Process Design Criteria (example):
RM
SVI
Normal Cycle Time
Storm Cycle Time
Super Storm
ICEAS Basins
Basin Length
Basin Width
Top Water Level
0.08 lb./ BOD/lb. MLSS/day
150 mg/gm
4 hours
3 hours
100 minutes
2
146 ft.
177 ft.
16 ft.

Sanitaire has provided the wastewater treatment industry with innovative
and cost-effective treatment technologies for over 35 years. This tradition
continues with the ABJ Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration (ICEAS)
process, which is an advance sequencing batch reactor (SBR) technology
for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
The conventional SBR, a variant of the activated sludge process, operates
on the fill and draw principle. Fill, react, settle, decant and idle phases occur
sequentially on a cyclic basis. In the conventional SBR configuration, flow is
diverted from the basin during settling and decanting and requires two or
more basins or an influent equalization tank to receive flow when settling
and decanting. Sanitaire can provide a conventional SBR but recommends
the superior flexibility of the ICEAS design,, which does not require any flow
diversion.
ABJ ICEAS reactor with Sanitaire fine bubble membrane diffuser system

Offers flexibility for meeting specific application needs with custom
engineered process cycles.
OPERATION OF THE ICEAS® PROCESS
ICEAS EQUIPMENT
Operation of the ICEAS process is facilitated through the use of simple
mechanical equipment and state-of-the-art controls. Although the ICEAS
process technology is conceptually sophisticated, its mechanical simplicity
is elegant and is operationally reliable.
The system uses a limited number of moving or powered components and a
simple control system. The ICEAS process uses the following equipment to
provide a completely functional system:
Decant Mechanism
Blowers
Control System
Aeration System
Waste Sludge Pumps
Air Control Valves
Operation of the equipment listed above in conjunction with the ICEAS
process is discussed in this section.

ABJ ICEAS NIT PROCESS
The typical ICEAS-NIT normal cycle as discussed in the process section is
4.0 hours or 240 minutes in duration. The cycle is divided as follows:
Air -on: 120 minutes
Settle: 60 minutes
Decant: 60 minutes
The typical storm cycle operation in the ICEAS-NIT is configured as a 3.0-
hour cycle or 180 minutes in duration. Similar to the normal cycle, the storm
cycle is divided as follows:
Air -on: 90 minutes
Settle: 45 minutes
Decant: 45 minutes
In the NIT normal cycle, the aeration phase is split into 3-40 minute segments
(or 3-30 minute segments during storm cycle). The operator has an option to
select the span of aeration during the 40-minute segments. The first two 40-
minute segments will operate with air -on followed by air -off. The sequence
is reversed in the third segment, which will operate with air -off followed by
air -on.
ABJ ICEAS NDN PROCESS
The typical ICEAS-NDN normal cycle as discussed in the process section is
4.8 hours or 288 minutes in duration. The cycle is divided as follows:
Air -on: 96 minutes, 4-24 minutes
Air -off: 72 minutes, 3-24 minutes
Settle: 60 minutes
Decant: 60 minutes
The typical storm cycle operation in the ICEAS-NDN is configured as a 3.6-
hour cycle or 216 minutes in duration. Similar to the normal cycle, the storm
cycle is divided as follows:
Air -on: 72 minutes, 4-18 minutes
Air -off: 54 minutes, 3-18 minutes

Settle: 45 minutes
Decant: 45 minutes
The seven segments of air -on and air off phases are alternatively applied.
The operator has the flexibility to adjust the 0-24 (or 0-18) minute phase per
basin through HMI to optimize the process performance.
DECANTER OPERATION
DECANT MECHANISM
The decanter is designed to remove clarified effluent from the top of the
basin during the decant phase of the operational cycle. It is installed on the
basin wall at the end opposite from the pre -react zone. The decanter is
lowered and raised using an electro-mechanical actuator. The actuator
moves between top and bottom limit switches whenever the decanter is in
operation ensuring that the decanter travels from the "park" position to the
bottom water level (BWL). The decanter is parked above top water level
(TWL) during the aeration and settling phases of the cycle, thereby
eliminating any possibility of solids carryover during these periods.
The decanter speed is controlled by a series of pulses or through use of a
variable frequency drive (VFD). As a result, the decanter discharge rate is
relatiygly constant from the time th ecanter enters the water to the time it
reaches the bottom water level (BWL).
DECANTER OPERATION
During the decant phase, after receiving a signal from the PLC, the decanter
travels from the "park" position to the design bottom water level (BWL).
Upon reaching the BWL, the decanter will pause for a few minutes to ensure
completion of the discharge flow over the weir. The decanter then returns to
the "park" position, where it will remain until the start of the next decant
phase. At park position, the decanter provides "fail safe" overflow
protection in the event of a power failure.
Settled supernatant will flow via gravity over the decanter weir and into the
effluent collection system. The decanter scum guard float will prevent the
carry over of any floatables during such emergency periods.

The decanter does not require effluent valves, valve vaults, flexible joints,
throttling arrangements or dewatering supports. This eliminates the costs
associated with these components and the risks associated with valve
failures (i.e. solids carryover and effluent quality deterioration.) The
decanter weir is always visible from the basin walkway. This feature
provides the operator with a continuous visual check of the effluent quality,
a feature not available with floating or fixed decanters.
Redundant limit switches are provided on the actuator to ensure reliable
operation whenever the decanter is in motion. The limit switches are fully
integrated with process control time overrides and interlocks, thereby
eliminating the potential for blower activation during decant. The decanter
mechanism can be used to optimize disinfection system operation
downstream of the ICEAS process. A float switch can be installed on the
decanter weir, which will contact the water surface before the decanter,
thereby activating the disinfection system prior to discharge of the treated
water.
AERATION BLOWER OPERATION
AERATION BLOWERS
Air is supplied to the aeration system in the basin using aeration blowers.
The blower size is based on the process.air requirements defined by the
influent flow and loadings. Both positive displacement and centrifugal
blowers are used in wastewater treatment. Blower operation can be
optimized through the inherent flexibility of the ICEAS process and
utilization of some of the control techniques discussed below.
BLOWER CONTROL
The blowers, piping and air control valves are configured to suit the process
requirements of the project and to maximize the flexibility in the plant
operation.
Blowers can be arranged in various configurations (i.e. one primary blower
at 100 percent capacity or one primary blower at 50 percent capacity and one
secondary blower at 50 percent capacity) depending upon design
preferences. In most cases, one 100 percent capacity spare blower will be
provided. See drawing No. 700.

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The typical control strategies available for blower operation are listed below:
PD or Centrifugal Blowers: Start & Stop — Without DO Control
PD or Centrifugal Blowers: Start & Stop — With DO Control
PD Blowers with VFD's: With DO Control
Centrifugal Blowers with Inlet Valve: With DO Control
PD OR CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS: START & STOP — WITHOUT DO CONTROL
In the absence of the mechanism to control blower output and DO
measuring device in the basin, the air supply to satisfy the oxygen
requirements can be controlled by starting and stopping the blowers.
This is typically done as shown in the following example:
Assume the ICEAS process is under normal cycle operation. Based on
the flow and loadings, it is determined to lower the air requirements by
50 percent to the ICEAS basins. The above scenario under ICEAS-NIT
and ICEAS-NDN process are described below:
NORMAL CYCLE IN NIT MODE
The operator enters 20 minutes for air -on time per 40-minute segment on the
HMI. This would result in the following cycle:
Air -on: 60 minutes, 3-20 minute segments
Air -off: 60 minutes, 3-20 minutes segments
Settle: 60 minutes
Decant: 60 minutes
This feature is typically utilized during start-up of the plant or during initial
years of operation where low flow and loading conditions prevail.
NORMAL CYCLE IN NDN MODE
The operator enters 12 minutes for the air -on time per 24-minute segment on
the HMI. This would result in the following cycle:
Air -on: 48 minutes, 4-12 minutes
Air -off: 120 minutes, 3-40 minutes
Settle: 60 minutes
Decant: 60 minutes

Essentially, the reduction in the air -on time is converted to air -off time by
keeping the segments of settle and decant unchanged.
PD OR CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS: START & STOP — WITH DO CONTROL
Dissolved Oxygen concentration in the basin can be controlled by starting
and stopping the blower. Under this operating strategy, the operator enters
a low DO set point and a high DO set point through the HMI. The blower
runs until the high DO set point is reached. Once this has occurred, the
blower shuts down. When the low DO set point level is reached, the blower
starts again.
PD BLOWERS WITH VFD'S: WITH DO CONTROL
DO can be controlled by using a VFD with the PD blower. The operator
enters a desired DO set point through the HMI. Based on a 4-20 mA signal
from DO probes installed in the ICEAS basins, blower speed is controlled by
the PLC to maintain the desired DO level in the tank. If the blower is running
at its lowest speed and the DO level exceeds +0.5 mg/I above the set point
for a predetermined amount of time, the blower will shut down. When the
DO level drops to —0.5 mg/I below the set point, the blower will restart.
CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS WITH INLET VALVE: WITH DO CONTROL
When using centrifugal blowers for DO control, an automatic modulating
inlet valve is required to control the blower output. The operator enters the
desired set point at the HMI. The blower inlet mechanism is then adjusted to
maintain the set point. If the blower is running at its lowest speed and
the DO level exceeds +0.5 mg/I above the set point for a predetermined
amount of time, the blower will shut down. When the DO level drops to —0.5
mg/I below the set point, the blower will restart.
AERATION SYSTEM OPERATION
Aeration is applied to the ICEAS basins for a pre -determined amount of time
during each cycle. Typically, air is cycled back and forth between two
basins via automatic air control valves. The two basins will never require air
at the same time. In this way, a single duty blower can serve both basins.

To optimize system efficiency, it is sometimes necessary to reduce the
amount or duration of airflow to the basins. Various strategies of DO control
were previously discussed.
Both the SANITAIRE Fine Bubble Membrane and Stainless Steel Coarse
Bubble diffusers are designed to accommodate both on/off operation and a
wide range of airflows.
AIR CONTROL VALVE OPERATION
The typical two -basin ICEAS process is designed such that only one basin
receives air at a time. Essentially, one blower operates continuously while
air is cycled back and forth between basins through the use of automatic air
control valves. In the sequence of air control valve operation, the valve to
the basin, which is about to receive air, opens prior to closing the valve to
the basin in the aeration phase. This reduces the number of blower starts. If
the system is designed with only one tank, automatic air control valves are
not necessary. The air control valves are fully integrated with process
control time overrides and interlocks, thereby eliminating the potential for
blower activation during decant.
WASTE SLUDGE PUMP OPERATION
The ICEAS process is dependent upon a healthy microorganism population,
which means that sludge needs to be wasted regularly. The plant operator
must monitor the MLSS level in the basin in conjunction with the system
sludge age and adjust the waste sludge pump run time accordingly.
Sludge is typically wasted during the decant phase of the cycle to take
advantage of maximum solids concentration. The HMI panel allows the
operator to set the waste sludge pump start time and run time.
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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION OF SB]
INTRODUCTION
Utility � �•
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Group 1111�191
The SBR is a modification of convention_ ---- ---,-
sewage treatment. The SBR is a fill -and -draw system that operates in a batch
rather than in a continuous mode. A conventional activated sludge (CAS) system
carries out aeration and sedimentation/clarification simultaneously in separate
tanks. The SBR process performs these operations sequentially in the same
tank. An SBR system is comprised of either a storage tank and an SBR tank, or
a minimum of two SBR tanks to handle continuous influent. A modification of
the SBR process, the Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration System (ICEASR),
manufactured by Austgen Biojet, operates with a continuous feed and
intermittent withdrawal. A baffle wall installed in the ICEASR treatment tank
buffers this continuous inflow.(3)
Cycle Operation
A typical SBR cycle for BOD and TSS (Total Suspended Solids) removal is
divided into the following five steps:
1. Fill - Raw wastewater flows into the tank and mixes with mixed liquor held
in the tank. Aeration is on and biological degradation begins to take
place.
2. React - The mixed liquor is aerated for a specified time until the design
effluent BOD is reached.
3. Settle Aeration is stopped and the solids settle to the bottom of the
tank.
4. Draw Treated effluent is decanted from the top of the tank and
discharged.

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5. Idle - Time between cycles. Idle is used in multiple tank configurations
to adjust c cLe times between SBR reactors. Sludge wasting can occur
during idle, draw or settle. Differences in fill time may exist due to
diurnal fluctuation. Other minor variations in individual SBR tank cycles
are regulated with the idle step.
Figure 1 illustrates this sequence of events.(4) The ICEASR modification
does not have a separate idle or fill phase since it uses continuous fill. The
baffled pre -reaction compartment in an ICEASR tank permits wastewater to enter
continuously without causing a significant disturbance during settle and draw.
Figure 2 illustrates the ICEASR tank configuration.(3)
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
The SBR system consists of one or more tanks equipped with a reactor inlet,
aeration equipment, a sludge draw off mechanism, a decant mechanism for
removing clarified supernatant, and a control mechanism to time and cycle the
processes. Tanks may be constructed of steel or concrete. The shape is not
critical and SBRs can be retrofitted into existing rectangular or circular
tanks.
SBR manufacturers offer a variety of features designed to meet different
performance needs. Decant mechanisms and air diffuser designs may differ
markedly between manufacturers. Decant mechanisms include a submerged outlet
pipe with automated valves, weir troughs connected to flexible couplings,
floating weirs, movable baffles, tilting weirs and floating submersible
pumps.(l) Some decant mechanisms have the potential problem of drawing solids
when beginning the DRAW phase. Solids may get trapped on the piping during
aeration. This can be minimized by decanter modifications or by recirculating
the first few minutes of flow to a second reactor until the s, ernatant clears.
It is important to insure that effluent removal is uniformly distributed across
the tank; the draw mode is the peak hydraulic flow within the cycle and short
circuiting can cause uncontrolled suspended solids loss.

PERCENT OF:
MAX CYCLE INFLUENT PURPOSE/OPERATION
VOLUME TIME
AIR
FILL ON/OFF
25
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100 OFF
to 15 EFFLUENT
35
REMOVE
EFFLUENT
IDLE CYCLE AIR
35 ADJUST ON/OFF
to 5
25
WASTE
SLUDGE
Reference (4)
Figure 1. Typical SBR Operation for One Cycle

PRE -REACT CHAMBER MAIN CHAMBER
\ BAFFLE WALL ,DECANTER
REACTOR
INFLUENT
WASTE SLUDGE
PUMP
AIR/DIFFUSERS/ - TREATED EFFLUENT
Reference (3)
Figure 2. Austgen Blojet ICE& Basin

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Aeration s•:stems include Jet aeration, fine bubble and coarse bubble
diffused aeration, and floating mechanical aerators. Jet aeration can provide
either aeration or mixing without aeration in one unit by operating the pumping
system with the air supply on or off. Some manufacturers supply separate
mixing mechanisms for this purpose. One variation to the typical aeration
system is retrievable aerators, .,ihich allow aerators to be cleaned or replaced
without emptying the SBR.(7) Other systems include backflush mechanisms to
clean the aerators.
Advantages
The SBR system has advantages compared to a CAS system and offers much
flexibility. Some of the technical and financial advantages are:
* Early in plant lifetime, when plant flow may be significantly below
design flow, level sensors that control cycle times can be set at a
lower level. Cycle times would be the same as design, but power would
not be wasted in over-aeration.(5)
A greater dissolved oxygen driving gradient exists during the first
part of the react cycle due to the low/zero DO concentration during
anoxic fill. This results in somewhat higher oxygen transfer
efficiencies for a given size of aeration equipment.(2)
* An SBR tank operates as an equalization tank during fill and can
therefore tolerate peak flows and shock loads of BOD without
degradation of effluent quality.
* A return activated sludge (RAS) pumping system is not needed since
aeration and settling occur in the same tank. Sludge volume and
sludge age are controlled by sludge wasting.
* Periodic discharge of flow may enable effluent to be held until permit
limitations are met.

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�;rowth of filameritous organisms which cause sludge bulking can be
controlled by adjustments in the food -to -mass ratio (F/M) and aeration
time during the fill cycle.
SBR systems may require less physical space than a CAS system when
considering the entire plant. SBR systems can be retrofitted into a
wide range of existing tank structures.
Disadvantages
The following are potential disadvantages of the SBR system. These are
usually overcome through proper design, process adjustments, or equipment
modifications.
* Problems with sludge settling will result in solids in the effluent
and a loss of the process performance.
k Floating decant mechanisms may be subject to mechanical problems.
Fixed systems require that the sludge blanket be below the intake
before decanting. Both systems may draw in trapped solids when first
starting the decant phase.
k Surface freezing of controls and decant mechanisms may occur in cold
climates during the settling and decant phases.
* The relatively high flow rate during decant may require flow
equalization or over design when followed by disinfection or
filtration facilities.(6)
With long SRTs, denitrification may occur during settle and sludge may
begin to rise due to the formation of nitrogen gas. This is usually
aggravated at elevated temperatures.(6)

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• rierL.itiUli equipmenl Iqust be larg6r. since process air must be supplied
Over ;] snorter period•
Effluent sewers must be oversized since decant flows are much higher
than normal inflow.

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The SBRs designed b, Aqua -aerobics typically include a separate mixing
device. In addition, Aqua -aerobics offers both fixed and retrievable
diffusers.(7)
Austgen Bioeet
The Austgen Biojet ICEAS(R) SBR system utilizes continuous inflow and
therefore does not require a separate FILL step. Continuous inflow also
eliminates the need for an IDLE step. Sludge is wasted during the SETTLE or
DRAW phase. The SBR basin includes a baffle wall that forms a pre -react zone
which has an anoxic environment during SETTLE and DRAW. 'rho SBR basin is
typically designed with a length to width ratio of at least 3:1. This creates
a plug flow system and prevents short-circuiting of the influent during the
decant sequence.
An Austgen Biojet ICEAS(R) SBR is typically designed to aerate for two
hours within a total cycle time of four hours. Overall cycle times are shorter
than other system due to the lack of a separate FILL step. Austgen Biojet
systems may also be designed with one hour aeration and a three-hour cycle to
handle storm flows.
If only BOD and TSS removal are required, the reactor size for an Austgen
Biojet SBR is determined by using a prescribed food to microorganism (F/M)
ratio. A F/M ratio between 0.05 and 0.15 lb BOD/lb MLSS-day is typically used.
If nitrification is required, the determination of the reactor volume required
for nitrification is based on the required degree of ammonia removal, the
nitrification rate, the time of aeration, and the mixed liquor volatile
suspended solids (MLVSS) concentration. When both BOD removal and
nitrification are required, the reactor volumes required for BOD removal and
nitrification are determined, and the larger of the two is chosen.(3)
Fluid. ne
For small systems, Fluidyne will design a single SBR with continuous
inflow, rather than the standard sequencing reactor. In SBRs with., continuous
inflow, the tank is baffled to minimize short-circuiting and there is no

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SBR can achieve high C-i1_vS of biological phosphorus removal, though removal
rates may decrr.ase during periods of storm flow. Larger reactors, necessary
with longer cycle times, would be required if biological phosphorus removal
were utilized. The additional cost of the larger reactors, however, may be
favorable compared to the cost of continuous chemical addition. This trade-off
needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis during the design.phase.
SBR manufacturers typically offer systems that incorporate nutrient removal
and deviate in one or more ways from the cycle described in Table 3. The
following paragraphs summarizes the biological nutrient removal designs for six
major SBR manufacturers.
Aqua -Aerobic Systems
Aqua-Aerobic's low
load system
provides
for BOD
and TSS removal and
nitrogen and phosphorus
reduction and
operates
at a F/M
ratio of 0.05 to 0.10
lb BOD/lb MLSS-day and a
MLSS between
3500 and
5000 mg/l.(7)
Austgen Biojet
Austgen Biojet's ICEASR design does not utilize a separate UNAERATED FILL
or AERATED FILL step due to continuous inflow. Instead, Austgen Biojet adds
anoxic sequences to the- treatment cycle by alternating aerobic and anoxic
periods during the REACT step. A typical cycle design includes a two-hour
REACT step with two 30-minute periods of aeration and two 30-minute anoxic
periods.
When phosphorus removal to low concentrations (<1 mg/1) is required, an
Austgen Biojet ICEASR SBR is designed with an anaerobic phase. A phosphorus
removal c� le includes a four-hour REACT step consisting of four 30-minute
periods of aeration and four 30-minute anoxic periods. The ICEASR baffled pre -
react zone has an anoxic environment during SETTLE and DRAW phases.(3)

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Town of Bakersville
PO Box 53
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0141
Permit No. NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the April 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring_Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended — Week ending 4/2/2016 Weekly Frequency Violation
Concentration (CC530)
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 the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send amended DMRs within 10 business days of receipt
of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office.
Your facility will be required to report your Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically by December
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828-296-4500

For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/`bog/ipu/­edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
WQ Lab & Operations/ ORC
G:\WR\WQ\Mitchell\Wastewater\Municipal\25461 Bakecsville\NOV-2016-MV-0141.itf

WoterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
August 26, 2016
The Honorable Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Subject: Correction of NPDES Permit NCO025461
Town of Bakersville - Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mayor Vines:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secreta?y
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
The Division of Water Resources has been made aware of errors contained within the June 10, 2016
renewal of your NPDES permit. In a July 15, 2016 letter, the Division provided the Town with a limits
and monitoring requirements page that corrected effluent monitoring frequencies for Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Fecal Coliform. Unfortunately, this
correction did not address all errors that were present on the page. The corrected page attached to this
letter includes those corrections made previously, but also corrects the page to indicate sampling for
BOD and TSS is required at both the influent and effluent. Monitoring for these parameters at both of
the noted locations is necessary in order to demonstrate compliance with the permit's 85% removal
requirement for these parameters. Please note that this is not a new requirement; the correction
reestablishes the terms as found in previous versions of the permit. Please remove the existing
"Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements" page and replace it with the one attached to this
letter.
This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources, or
any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.
IIECEIVED
Division of Water Resources
SEP — 9 2016
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville flegiona; Offirl3
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-707-9000

Mayor Charles Vines
NPDES Permit NC0025461 Correction
p. 2
Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Bob Sledge at telephone number [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
ly,
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
attachment
cc: Asheville Regional Office - WQROS
NPDES Program Files
Central Files

Permit NCO025461
PART I
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited, monitored and reported I by the
Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
[Parameter Codes]
monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Average
;'Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
50050
0.200 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
2
50060
28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
(TRC)
Temperature, °C
00010
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 3
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
3
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
(TSS)
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
31616
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
pH
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 s.u.
2/ Month
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen
[NH3 as N]
C0610
2/ Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN)
C0600
Semi-
annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (TP)
C0665
Semi-
annually
Composite
Effluent
Footnote:
1. Beginning no later than December 21, 2016, the Permittee shall submit discharge Monitoring Reports
electronically using DWR's eDMR submittal system [See Section A. (2.)].
2. The Division shall consider compliant all TRC effluent concentrations reported below 50 µg/L. However,
the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by North Carolina -certified test
methods (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of their respective
influent values (i.e., 85% removal is required).
Condition: The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
Page 3 of 6

TOWN OF
BAKERSVILLE
INCORPORATED 1870
"GATEWAY TO ROANMOUNTAIN"
MAYOR
CHARLES E. VINES
February 6, 2016
Mr. G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U. S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-PC-0313
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bakersville WWTP
Permit No. NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Davidson,
TOWN COUNCIL:
GEORGE A. WILSON
CHARLES NASH
MARY SUE LEDFORD
I have attached response to the referenced Notice of Violation, NOV-2015-PC-0313 as
required in letter dated December 17, 2014. The Town of Bakersville was given two
extensions on our reply so we could have an addition review of our WWTP operations to
ensure we were in compliance. Our ORC Jadd Brewer has provide the response, however I
am still waiting for the response. I felt I would have had the additional document to submit
with this letter but I don't. Since my deadline is here for providing a response to the
violation I thought it would be best to send what I have now and next week I will forward
the operation review of our WWTP that was performed by Mr. Gary Hudson,
Environmental Specialist, Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office at the suggestion
of Ms. Linda Wiggs. I believe I will have the review by Monday, however I will be out of
town with my family. I will be back on Wednesday and I will complete my response to the
Notice of Violation.
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I'n.uu :C_'S r,.0 -? I l Fars R'K-i tR-?"4: 1-'-mail Addre, ninihh.rkcn'iller :.cr nt

My intentions at all time is to ensure we are maintaining and operating our WWTP in
required. At no time do I or my council want to discharge any harmful bacteria in our
streams.
If you have any questions I can be reached on my cell phone [phone] and on
Wednesday at my office 828 537-1393.
Sincerely, Cc Z . 40
CHARLES E. VINES
Mayor
Town of Bakersville
cc: Jadd Brewer, ORC
Linda Wiggs, NCDENR
26 Mitchell Ave 0 PO &or .53, Bakersville, NC 28705-0053 0 ww-wbaker,svillenc.com
Phone - 828-688-21 13 0 Fax - 828-688-2'45 6 E-mail Address - info(a-hakersvillenc.com

Water Quality Lab and Operations
P.O. Box 1 167
Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28607
Ph: 828-898-6277 Fax: [phone]
February 5, 2016
Mr. G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swamlanoa, NC 28778
Re: NOV-2015-PC-0315, Bakersville WWTP
Dear Mr. Davidson:
Concerning the above -noted Notice of Violation, we issue the following response, with
headings corresponding to notes in the inspection report received with the Notice of
Violation:
Reporting Requirements: 1 would like to note that 1 arrived at the same time as the
inspector, not a half hour before as stated in the inspection report.
SBR: It is not possible that an SBR is able to decant after aeration; set points in the SBR
will not allow it.
A technical assistance visit from State personnel took place on January 11, 2016 and the
report of the visit is enclosed with this letter.
A replacement decant actuator was ordered on January 8, 2016. The ORC does not recall,
as is stated in the report, any issue with the actuator being raised or lowered. The actuator
is functioning properly.
In reference to the paragraph discussing extreme flow variations, Bakersville WWTP is
not an extended aeration plant where flow is continuous. Because it is an SBR, when it
discharges the effluent, it has to do so quickly or at an extreme rate in order to prepare for
the next flow that is accumulating in the equalization basin.
Flow Monitoring: The inspection report stated that the digital readout on the flow was
254, but there are in fact 4 numbers that display on the totalizer; we feel as though what
is stated in the report may be an incomplete recording. We would also like to note that
fluctuations in readings are likely due to the approximately 5-inch rain event that
occurred around the time of inspection. Additionally, new flow charts were ordered and
have been installed prior to the date of this response.
We are aware of the issues regarding the flow meter; a flow -meter technician, B.W.
Allen, has been consulted and has remotely re -calibrated the flow meter to handle high
flows. A copy of Mr. Allen's letter certifying the same has been enclosed with this letter.

Mr. G. Landon Davidson, P.G. Page 2 February 5, 2016
Upon further consultation with B.W. Allen, we were told that in order to proactively
address the matter of the flow meter, we would need to raise the transducer
approximately 6 inches. This action has been completed as of the date of this letter.
Further, we have retained the services of Mr. Ken Street, who can be reached at 828-551-
0804, to complete the calibration to have the composite sampler do flow proportional
sampling; this will be completed on February 12"', 2016, weather permitting. We are in
receipt of a new cable that will connect the composite sampler and flow meter, and the
same will be installed at Mr. Street's visit on the 12"',
l do acknowledge that flow was toward the top of the weir. As I disclosed to the inspector
at the time of inspection, a valve was opened to release more flow to mitigate the
previous 5-inch rain event mentioned previously. This, in combination with the Town's
inflow and infiltration issues, necessitated that action.
Other Items of Vote: The Town of Bakersville's wastewater permit renewal has been
completed and sent to the State. An updated ORC designation firm has been completed
and mailed, and is attached for your reference as well.
I would like to reiterate that many of the issues noted in the inspection report were caused
or aggravated by such a large rainfall event, as were detailed in my response above. If I
can be of further assistance, or if more information is needed, I would be more than
willing to accommodate the same to further address this matter.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
4a Brewer
ORC, Town of Bakersville
Enclosures (3): Technical Assistance Report
Certification Letter from B.W. Allen
ORC Designation Form
Cc: Charles vines
Linda Wiggs

MANUFACTURERS' REPRESENTATIVE
Piio.,!E 704-366-0031 1 P.0 Box 220211e • 121 GREts;:..;ti FIO„� - CNARL01 N;--.RT- C=Fio-,nA, 2E222
January 27, 2016
NN.ater Quality Labs, Inc.
1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, -\,C. 28604
Attn: Mr. Jadd Brewer
RE: ABB Datum U.I. 1500 wastewater flow meter at Bakersville WNN'TP
Gentlemen:
This is to certify that your ABB Datum U.I. 1500 Ultrasonic wastewater flow meter, range 0 to
1.0 NIGD, using a 90 degree V- Notch weir, that, to the best of our knowledge working with
N QL stalTonsite , has been calibrated and placed back into operation in good and accurate
condition on January 17, 2016 in the following manner -
due to inclement weather and scheduling problems we could not be onsite to conduct the
calibration in person. Working with NVQL staff by phone we determined that the malfunction
in Head values N�.as being, caused by max flow conditions violating the null zone ( blanking
distances that must be maintained between the sensor face and maximum Head, The sensor was
raised 6 inches to 2.0 feet. WQL staff then reprogrammed the meter according to our
instructions over the phone to adjust the sensor distance and subsequently obtained Head
readings of .06 ft which matched the meter display according to WQL staff, which would
indicate a proper calibration. Although we were not onsite to veriffi' this, it would be unlikely
to arrive at a meaningful Head reading without correctly following the series of steps needed to
reprogram the meter, therefore we believe W'QL acted in good faith and correctly
reprogrammed the meter and then adjusted and confirmed accurate Head headings.
Cordially. ,
W7alter Allen
-
BNB Alien Company
ENGINEERED EQUIPMENT, S CONTROLS

Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G.0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: _ 0ANA,'F F4. State: Nt_ Zip:ZeboU Phone M "t z?,- ZCoO-zoz_q
Email address:
Signature:
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Facility Name: ('j_�%j�t l�_ Permit #: ( On
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SUBMIT A SEPAR.=ITE FORNI FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM!
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iological Collection Physical/Chemical Surface Irrigation Land Application
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Print Full Name: J() L\ B'(P -W.ff _ Email:' M bfe wn f' Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #:
Signature: �f-' Date: (_ 25 `' { LP -
"I certih that I agree to ntv designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by die rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
......................................................................................................................................... I ..................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BI% ORC)
Print Full Name: 0,h ri 5� (An M6 nf/ t 'q Email:
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Signature: _ [; �!'' Yam` ��l��tv `'`=�,,, • j
Date:
"I certih that I agree to my designation as a Back-up peratoPIKI Responsible Chare for the facility noted. I widerstand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the Bli ORC as set forth it,'[ 5A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.-
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original to: Entail: eertadntin(t'ncdenr.t=ov
Mail or fta a Lap to the Asheville
Fayetteville
Aloores)illc
Raleigh
appropriate Regionul Office: 2090 US Hwy 70
225 Green St
610 E Center Ave
3800 Barrett Dr
Swannanoa 28778
Suite 714
Suite 301
Raleigh 27609
Fax: 828 299,7043
Fayetteville 28301-5043
Nlooresville 281 I5
Fax: [phone]
Phone:828,296.4500
Fax:910.486,0707
Fax:704,663,6040
Phone:919.791A200
Phone:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
Washington
Nl'ilntington
Winston-Saletn
943 Washington Sq Mall
127 Cardinal Dr
450 W. Hanes Mall Rd
Washington 27889
Wilmington 28405-2845
Winston-Salem 27105
Fax:[phone]
hax:910.350.2004
Fax:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
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Revised 05-2015

IfPC'SOCC Operator Desigtrariott Form, coat.
Facility Name: _l�T.�ilC1 Jyl l(e �/�iV�%`(� _- — Permit #: �,)i_ ( ,,,-) Vic_) (r },
............................................................................ I ..........................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
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Certificate Type % Grade 1 Number' qqZ& Work Phone : _$L$' 2&p- 5213
Signature: - j°—y"� - Date:
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rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC OSG .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary .Actions by the Water Pollution Control SN'Stem Operators Certification Commission.`•
..........................................................................I.
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: _ - Mtn V
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Cerfi ficate Type'! Grade ( Number: Work Phone- Z�, D - ?7�
Signature• - r •, Date:
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rules and rCE111Mions pertainin; to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in I 5A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. -
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: �� )� �, �(7t�! Email: JAJAt .e(- j
Certificate Type i G5adIn
Number: —.jX. ( ��Work Phone ft:
Signature:Date:_- ?_ �� (6
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rules and regul'atons pertaining to the responsibilities of the Bl ` ORC as set forth in 1 5A NCAC OSG .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. -
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: _ -_A _-- _ Email:
Certificate Type Grade 'Number:
Sig iature:
Work Phone r:
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NCDENR FIL=
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mayor Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705-0053
Dear Mayor Vines:
Division of Water Quality
Thomas A. Reeder
Acting Director
July 2, 2013
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2013-MV-0087
Permit No. NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
A review of Bakersville WWTP's monitoring report for March 2013 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
03/29/2013
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
03/30/2013
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
03/31/2013
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above
parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt
of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this
office.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Chuck C ford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
WQ Lab & Operations/ ORC
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
May 19, 2011
CHARLES VINES
TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE
PO BOX 53
BAKERSVILLE NC 28705
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Bakersville WWTP
Permit Number: NCO025461
Case Number: MV-2011-0025
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 7500 in the amount of $186.00 received from you dated
May 13, 2011. 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 Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387.
cc: Central Files
DWQ Asheville Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org -� .p��'rN�`/��
An Equal OpportunlykAffirmative .ActionEmti/�/ployer i

EIFILE CCY"Y
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 11, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 6635
Mr. Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO025461
Town of Bakersville
Bakersville WWTP
Case No. MV-2011-0025
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $186.00
($119.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Bakersville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Town of Bakersville for the month of December 2010.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0025461. The violations which occurred in
December 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Bakersville violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO025461 and G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) in the
manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S.
143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the Town of Bakersville:
Nta'ally
oneliCarolina
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
-2>ternet: www.ncwaterauality.org

$44.00 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL P - Cone in
violation of NPDES Permit No. NC0025461.
75.00 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL N - Conc in
violation of NPDES Permit No. NC0025461.
$119.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$67.00 Enforcement Costs
$186.00 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 violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
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 or mitigation 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 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. 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 and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please
prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be

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remitted, and submit it to tht 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 NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was 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 evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division 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 the 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 "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, 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
1'
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 by an
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

1
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) 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 notice, 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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of
the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
jcA C /—��
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments
DWQ Central Files w/ attachments
Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source Branch
Water Quality Lab & Operations/ ORC
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JUS4,LFICATION FOR REMISSION REOuEST
DWQ Case Number: MV-2011-0025 County: Mitchell
Assessed Party: Town of Bakersville
Permit No.: NCO025461 Amount Assessed: $186.00
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. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTME114T OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF MITCHELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE )
PERMIT NO. NCO025461 ) FILE NO. MV-2011-0025
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $186.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated May 11, 2011, the undersigned, desiring
to seek remission of the civil penalty, 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 thirty (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
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE)
Violator: Town of Bakersville WWTP / NCO025461
( becember 2010 WHIR
County: Mitchell
Case Number: MV-2011-0025
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in 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 violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Total Nitrogen was not monitored semi-annually for the period ending December
2010 per the NPDES permit.
Total Phosphorus was not monitored semi-annually for the period ending
December 2010 per the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of sampling the parameters and
the cost of analyzing the samples in the lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$67.00.
119-011 P1_4d
Date R g C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
05/09/2011

NPDES PERMIT No. NCO025461 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH December YEAR 2010
FACILITY NAME Town of Bakersville CLASS II COUNTY Mitchell
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Jadd Brewer GRADE III PHONE [phone]
-CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Water Quality Lab & Operations,
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED [ ]
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: �1
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RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements -
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.
* = All QC not met. I do not feel that the data was effected.
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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 persons 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."
Jadd Brewer
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(Signature of Permittee)** (Date)
P O BOX 97, Bakersville, NC 28714 828.688-2011 9/30/2014
Permittee Address
Phone Number
Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
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00566 Oil and Grease
00960 Dissolved Flouride
01077 Silver
39616 PCPS
00066 Steam Stage
00600 Total Nitrogen
01002 Total Arsenic
01087 Total Vanadium
39941 Roundup
00076 Turbidity
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
01027 Cadmium
01092 Zinc
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01032 Hexavalent Chromium
01105 Total Aluminum
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00666 Total Phosphorous
01034 Chromium
01147 Total selenium
60050 Flow
00340 COD
00720 Cyanide
01037 Total Cobalt
31604 Total Coliform
60060 Total Residual Chlorine
00400 pH
00745 Total Sulfide
01042 Copper
31614 Fecal Coliform, MPN, Tube
71880 Formaldehyde
00500 Total Solids
00927 Total Magnesium
01046 Total Iron
31616 Fecal Coliform
71900 Mercury
00530 TSS
00929 Total Sodium
01051 Lead
32730 Total Phenolics
81318 Ferrocyanides
00645 Settleable Solids
00940 Total Chloride
01067 Nickle
38260 MBAS
85652 Time
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as requires per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (6) (B).
** If Signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0606 (b) (2) (D).

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Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
PO Box1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Town of Bakersville
NPDES # NCO0254611
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705
Here is your SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT (SPAR) along with a sample letter that you
may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the sample letter to say what you wish to your
customers. Please fill out the bold text in the sample letter if you wish to use it.
A copy of the SPAR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the SPAR.
Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the SPAR, feel free to call me at
[phone]. Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
Paulesenhou���
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Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
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2010 System Pe ormanc—e-Annua epo
(Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House Bill 1160 Clean Water Act of 1999.)
Reporting Period:
I. General Information
• Name of regulated entity:
• Responsible person:
mailing address:
phone number:
facility located at:
county:
DWQ Regional Office:
January 1, 2010 to December 30, 2010
Town of Bakersville WWTP
Charles Vines
PO Box 53; Bakersville, NC 28705-0053
828-688-2113
303 Baker Lane, Bakersville
Avery
Asheville
• Listing of applicable permit(s): NCO025461
• Description of collection system and wastewater treatment system or process:
Deemed permitted Collection System consists of:
Separate municipal collection system serving a population of 238.
NCO025461 Wastewater Treatment Facilities
0.200 MGD WWTP consisting of: submersible influent pump
station with dual 350 gpm pumps; manual bar screen; flow splitter box; flow
equalization basin; dual 100,000 gallon Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration System (ICEAS) /
Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) hybrid process with dual 25 HP blowers (dual
100 HP motors); three 0.025 MGD extended aeration package plants converted to
aerobic sludge digestion, thickening and storage; Degremont Technologies -
Infilco® ultraviolet disinfection (8 banks of 4 bulbs each); 2870 gallon post
aeration chamber; effluent weir; Isco ultrasonic flow measurement; and 60 KW
diesel Kohler emergency generator.
II. System Performance Annual Summary:
The treatment plant did very well last year. We are very pleased to report that there were no violations
for the entire year. All of the samples that were taken for the plant were under the limits set be the State
Division of Water Quality.
A. By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited
to):
1. Permit Limit Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments):
NONE

2. Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
(Illegal) Bypass of treatment facilities*
NONE
3. Sanitary Sewer Overflows* (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
*Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which more
than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters.
NONE
B. Description of any known environmental impact of violations:
NONE
C. Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies
NONE
III. Notification
This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the
wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily
distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available
upon request to the owner of the system.
IV. Certification
A. Certified Operator in Responsible Charge:
ORC: Jadd Brewer Cert. # 10206 — WW Ill
Back-up ORCs: Larry Townsend Cert. # 11841 — WW III
Denver Eggers Cert. # 10541 — WW II
Paul Isenhour Cert. # 13154 — WW IV
Jerry Alexander Cert. # 989701 — WW IV
B. Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete:
I, Jadd Brewer, certify that this report is accurate and complete, to the
best of my knowledge.
C. Signature of responsible official and date of report:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 18, 2010
Mr. Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0102
Permit No. NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
A review of Bakersville WWTP's monitoring report for April 2010 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring Frequency
Violation
pH
04/30/2010
Twice Monthly
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above
parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on
the front page of your DMR.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you -should have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee': Freeman
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Mayor Charles E. Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, N.C. 28705-0053
Dear Mayor Vines:
January 24, 2011,
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no changes from the draft permit sent to you on December 8,
2010.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone].
Sin cer�ly,
j Coleen H. Sullins
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Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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Permit NCO025461
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Bakersville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Bakersville WWTP
303 Baker Lane
Bakersville
Mitchell County
to receiving Waters designated as Cane Creek in subbasin 04-03-06 of the French Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective March 1, 2011.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2016.
Signed this day January 24, 2011.
C91een H. Sullins, Direct
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit
issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate
and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Bakersville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.2 MGD wastewater treatment facility located off
Baker Lane west of Bakersville in Mitchell County. The facility includes the
following wastewater treatment components:
• Submersible influent pump station with dual 350-GPM influent pumps
• Manual bar screen
• Flow splitter box
• Flow equalization basin
• Dual 100,000-gallon Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration System (ICEAS) / Sequencing Batch
Reactor hybrid process with dual 25-HP blowers (dual 100-HP motors)
• Three 0.025 MGD extended aeration package plants converted to aerobic sludge digestion,
thickening, and storage
• Degremont Technologies Infilco® ultraviolet disinfection equipment [8 banks of 4 bulbs]
• 2870-gallon post aeration chamber
• Effluent weir
• Isco ultrasonic flow measurement
• Kohler 60-kW diesel generator
2. Discharge from said treatment works via outfall 001 into Cane Creek, currently
classified C-Trout waters in hydrologic unit 06010108 of the French Broad River
Basin, at the location specified on the attached map.

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Permit NC0025461
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning upon the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[PCS CODE]
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
easurement
amp a
Sample
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
[50050]
0.2 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
[C0310]
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
[C0530]
Effluent
NH3 as N
[C0610]
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
[31616]
pH
[00400]
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
—
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(00010]
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
[C0600]
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
[C0665]
Total Residual Chlorine2
[50060]
28pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent BODS and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. Limit and monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to the treatment system. The facility shall
report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples
shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative
of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system,
which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period.
The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual
sample collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period
at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may
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only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions
also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is
calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration
comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the
arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in
the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal
operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit
parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of
fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing_ Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become
inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in
the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
URset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance
with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of
preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of
fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a
violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and
reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or
prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified
to incorporate the requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402,
or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d)
and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section
402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3)
or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
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penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or
both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more
than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon
conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and
can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to
exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500.
[33 USC 1319 (g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision
of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances,
and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
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8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which
the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and
reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also
furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(h)]•
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,
the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration
date. Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that
does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,
will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and
certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production,
or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which
govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making
major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive
measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete
and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall
be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that
person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well
or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position
having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized
representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);
and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the
Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
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d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"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."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and
regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North
Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105
(b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section Q. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of
the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the
grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the
treatment facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the
treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating
the operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all
facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires
the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance
with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]•
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,
but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject
to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in
Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take
enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime.
This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the
exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited_ and the Permit Issuing Authority may take
enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide
collection system permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects,
if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in
Paragraph c. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]:An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought
for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims
that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative
action subject to judicial review.
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b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs,
or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to
prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage
sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the
utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate
applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for
the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even
if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and
nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and
time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be
taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins
or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed
without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported
on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting
period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be
selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored
discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the
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measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be
capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates
throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated
at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device
and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the
Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for
information regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate
field parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures
have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must
be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved
methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge
requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)
approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished
by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,
or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under
this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by
40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40
CFR 122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
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c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor
acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be
required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or
where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment),
practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The
discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor
to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal
practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are
different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not
reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application
plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or
other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such
action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
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b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part Il. E. 5 and 6. of this permit
at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly
submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts
of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a
sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other
unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment
of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly
making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification
in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
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12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an
annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-
215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the
extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules
pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar
or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required
to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR
122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 Fg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per
liter (500 pg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1
mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest
of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 pg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the
terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a
report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
60 days of notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and (j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge
use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A
NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a
violation, of the POTW's NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of the
maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW's receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTW's sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.21
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
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3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as
defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH
lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104'F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity
that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment Program
and/or the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the
discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and
times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken
or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The, Permittee shall require any Industrial User discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
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specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater
from any Significant Industrial User, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under
section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)]
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in
accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in
the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall
include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined
in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 ( b) (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (0 (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 (j) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the
POTW by these industrial users and identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1).
Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall
contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions,
and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that
their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee
shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from
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all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct WC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an
AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply
with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS
143-215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)]
The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1
through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per calendar
year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in
40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.44(j)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in
Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
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b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU) in
SNC. These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific
format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice
of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to
determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -
Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable
pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be
published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(b)(35), .0908(b)(5)
and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on
the POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be
considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC
2H .0907.
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Facility information
NPDES permit #:
NCO025461 Mitchell County
Facility name:
Town of Bakersville WWTP
WWTP class:
II
WWTP type:
0.200 MGD WWTP consisting of: submersible
influent pump station with dual 350 gpm pumps;
manual bar screen; flow splitter box; flow
equalization basin; dual 100,000 gallon
Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration System
(ICEAS) / Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) hybrid
process with dual 25 HP blowers (dual 100 HP
motors); three 0.025 MGD extended aeration
package plants converted to aerobic sludge
digestion, thickening and storage; Degremont
Technologies - Infilco® ultraviolet disinfection
(8 banks of 4 bulbs each); 2870 gallon post
aeration chamber; effluent weir; Isco ultrasonic
flow measurement; and 60 KW diesel Kohler
emergency generator.
Annual Average Flow:
0.050 MGD (3 year average: 2007-2010)
A to C:
Plant Modifications: 0.075 MGD to 0.156 MGD to
ultimate capacity of 0.200 MGD.
Authorization to Construct # 025461A01 issued
8-2-2002. Improvements completed 8-11-2003.
Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A. — consulting
engineers — J. Vance McGougan, P.E.
A to C # ACB025461 issued 2-14-1997 — Engineer:
Michael J. Waresak, P.E.
A to C # AC0025461 issued 2-11-1985.
A to C issued 12-4-1984.
Collection System: Separate municipal collection system serving a
population of 238.
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Sludge Management: Commercial hauler (Brian Carter) to the Town of
Burnsville's WWTP and MSD's WWTP.
SOC: Special Order by Consent # EMC WQ 99-08
issued 3-2-2000.
WWTP location: 303 Baker Lane, Bakersville; at the intersection of
NC Hwy 226 and NCSR 1278, west of Bakersville
Responsible official: The Honorable Charles E. Vines
Responsible " 's title: Mayor
Mailing address: PO Box 53; Bakersville, NC 28705-0053
Official's location: 26 Mitchell Avenue.; Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone numbers
828-688-2113
828-688-2745
828-898-6277
828-898-6255
828-260-2027 cell
828-260-2053 cell
828-898-9212
828-260-2029 cell
Operator information
ORC contractor:
ORC:
Back-up ORCs:
Permit information
Date issued:
Expiration date:
Charles Vines — (Crystal Young)@ Town Hall
" — fax ([e-mail])
Bo Buckner — Town maintenance
Water Quality Lab & Ops, Inc. — Paul / Melinda
" — fax — PO Box 1167; Banner Elk, NC 28604
1522 Tynecastle Hwy; Banner Elk, NC 28604
[e-mail]
Jadd Brewer, VP/ Dir. of Wastewater Operations
Larry Townsend
" - home
Denver Eggers
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
Jadd Brewer - Cert. # 10206 — WW III
Larry Townsend - Cert. # 11841 — WW III
Denver Eggers — Cert. # 10541 — WW II
Paul Isenhour — Cert. # 13154 — WW IV
Jerry Alexander — Cert. # 989701 — WW IV
3-1-2011
2-29-2016

Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Hydrologic Unit Code:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Section 303(d) Impaired:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
30Q2 cfs:
Acute low flow cfs:
Chronic low flow cfs:
Other information
Directions:
Cane Creek
French Broad River Basin
04-03-06
06010108 (14-digit:
Bakersville, NC
C10SW
C — Trout
Yes — fair bioclass ification
22.4
3.1 % at 0.075 MGD
? at 0.200 MGD
34.0 cfs
3.6
5.0
8.0
2.90 at 0.200 MGD
4.50 at 0.200 MGD
06010108040010)
Take NC Hwy 19 E through Burnsville. Turn left
onto NC Hwy 226 North. At the first stop light in
Bakersville, stay straight. Turn left at the stop
Sign onto NCSR 1278. Go 300 yards and turn left.
Go across the bridge. Turn right into the Taylor
Togs parking lot and go behind the building. The
WWTP is straight ahead.

Government:
Bakersville Post Office -130 Hemlock Dr, Bakersville - 828-688-2571
Bakersville Town Hall - 26 S Mitchell Ave, Bakersville — 828-688-2113
Mitchell County Administration - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville - 828-
688-2139
Mitchell County Board of Commissioners - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-688-2139
Mitchell County Building Inspections - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville -
828-688-4771
Mitchell County Court [District 24] - 328 Longview Dr, Bakersville - 828-688-
2161
Mitchell County Cooperative Extension Service - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-688-4811
Mitchell County Elections Board - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville -
828-688-3101
Mitchell County Emergency Management - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-2139, ext 328
Mitchell County Finance Department - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville -
828-688-2139, ext 325
Mitchell County Health Department -130 Forest Service Dr, Suite A,
Bakersville - 828-688-2371 [WIC Program - 688-4668]
Mitchell County Manager: Charles Vines - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-688-2139
Mitchell County Maintenance Department - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-688-4326

Mitchell County Parks & Recreation - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville -
828-688-5901
Mitchell County Register of Deeds - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville -
828-688-2139, ext 320
Mitchell County Sanitation Department - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-765-1160
Mitchell County Senior Center -120 School Rd, Bakersville - 828-688-3019
Mitchell County Sheriff - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville - 828-688-3982
Mitchell County Social Services - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville - 828-
688-2175
Mitchell County Systems Management - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-688-2139, ext 312
Mitchell County Tax Assessor - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville - 828-
688-2139, ext 315
Mitchell County Tax Collector - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville - 828-
688-2139, ext 319
Mitchell County Tax Mapping - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville - 828-
688-2139, ext 329
Mitchell County Transportation Authority - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle,
Bakersville - 828-688-2139, ext 423
Mitchell County Veterans Service - 26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Bakersville -
828-688-2200

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From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 3:47 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Cc: Edwards, Roger; Reid, Steve
Subject: NCO025461 / Bakersville WWTP DRAFT permit renewal
Attachments: 25461 Expedited Fact Sheet.doc; 25461 Box 2010.doc;
25461 draft.doc; 25461 map.ppt; 25461 a cover page
2010.doc
Importance: High
Hi Charles,
Here are my comments for the permit renewal for NCO025461 Town of Bakersville's WWTP.
Attached is the most recent facility info cover page.
Here's what I would suggest for the draft permit:
Supplement to permit cover page: (see attachment)
1. Continue to operate:
Change to:
0.200 MGD WWTP consisting of: submersible influent pump station with dual
350 gpm pumps; manual bar screen; flow splitter box; flow equalization basin;
dual 100,000 gallon Intermittent Cycle Extended Aeration System (ICEAS) /
Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) hybrid process with dual 25 HP blowers
(dual 100 HP motors); three 0.025 MGD extended aeration package plants
converted to aerobic sludge digestion, thickening and storage; Degremont
Technologies - Infilco® ultraviolet disinfection with 8 banks of 4 bulbs each;
2870 gallon post aeration chamber; effluent weir; Isco ultrasonic flow
measurement; and 60 KW diesel
Kohler emergency generator.
(Note: The current permit indicated "anaerobic sludge digestion". It should be "aerobic", as indicated above.)
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To: Frazier, Wanda; Reid, Steve
Subject: DRAFT permit renewal for NCO025461 / Bakersville WWTP
Importance: High
This is a class WW-2 facility in Mitchell County.
Please send me any comments by 1/4/2011.
Thanks,
CHW
Messages to and from this address are subject to the N.C. Public Records Law.
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FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instrearn monitoring, compliance concerns).
Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer/Date
Charles H. Weaver — 12/1/2010
Permit Number
NC0025461
Facility Name
Bakersville WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
French Broad / 04-03-06
Receiving Stream
Cane Creek
Stream Classification in Permit
C-Trout
Does permit need Weekly Average NH3 limits?
N/A
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
No — already present
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
No
Does permit have instream monitoring?
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
Yes. Fair bioclassification.
Any obvious compliance concerns?
No
Any permit mods since lastpermit?
No
New expiration date
2/29/2016
Comments received on Draft Permit?
Most Commonly Used Expedited Language:
• 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that Cane Creek is listed
as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with this permit's effluent limits and
stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be
required".
• TRC language for Compliance Level for Cover Letters/Effluent Sheet Footnote:
"The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory
including field certified. However, effluent values below 50 µg/l will be treated as zero
for compliance purposes."

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mayor Charles E. Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, N.C. 28705-0053
Dear Mayor Vines:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
December 8, 2010
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NC0025461
Bakersville WWTP
Class WW-2
Mitchell County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit. Please review this draft carefully to
ensure your thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements it contains.
The draft permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ A revised total residual chlorine (TRC) compliance level has been added to outfall 001.
Please note that Cane Creek is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired
Waters List. Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with this permit's effluent limits and stream
impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be required.
With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Mitchell County area, per EPA requirements. Please provide
your comments, if any, to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please contact
me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
[e-mail]
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Permit NCO025461
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Bakersville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Bakersville WWTP
303 Baker Lane
Bakersville
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Cane Creek in subbasin 04-03-06 of the French Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2016.
Signed this day
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NCO025461
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning upon the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
EFFLUENT; LIMITATION$'.
MpNIfitRING
REQUIREMENTS
[PCS CODE] _
Morfttily
Weekly �
Daily
ea'sgremen
amp a ,.
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Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
[50050]
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Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
[C0310]
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
[C0530]
Effluent
NH3 as N
[C0610]
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
[31616]
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
[004001
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
— —
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
[00010]
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
[C0600]
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
[C0665]
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
[50060]
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. Limit and monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to the treatment system. The facility shall
report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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The Cane Creek/Mine Creek watershed drains to the North Toe River. Its land use is like that of
other North Toe watersheds, with 82% in forest, 12% in agriculture, and 6% in developed area.
A lower proportion (58%) of the stream length is adequately buffered. Although not currently
impaired, recent fish monitoring in Cane Creek by the NC Division of Water Quality revealed a
degraded fish community, indicative of high nutrient concentrations likely from agricultural
sources (NCDWQ, 2008).
This watershed is a priority area for stream restoration and agricultural BMP implementation for
the Mitchell County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Blue Ridge Resource
Conservation and Development Council. This watershed includes the Town of Barnardsville,
which is the site of a greenway along Cane Creek, where a short stream and riparian restoration
project has been implemented and may be extended in the future.
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THE HONORABLE CHARLES E VINES t
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE
PO BOX 53
BAKERSVILLE NC 28705
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Dear Mayor Vines:
SEP 2 0 2010
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on September 2, 2010. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles
Weaver at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna
Internet: ppotncwaterqualtiveAc �atura!!r�
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: I Form Approved 1114199
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD) OMB Number 2040-0086
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility name TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE WWTP
Mailing Address P.O. BOX 53
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Contact person CHARLES E. VINES
Title MAYOR
Telephone number [phone]
Facility Address 303 BAKER LANE
(not P.C. Box)
A.2. applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant name SAME AS ABOVE
Mailing Address
Contact person
Title
Telephone number
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works? u
V/ owner operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
Y facility applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment
works (;nc;ude state -:.sued parrolts).
NPDES NCO025461 PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of
each entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private,
etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership ,
TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE 238 SEPARATE MUNICIPAL
Total population served 238
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' FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: Form Approved 1114199
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD) OMB Number 2040-0088
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
Yes No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
Yes No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time
period with the 12th month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 0.20 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate .048 .055 .047 mgd
c. Maximum daily flow rate .096 - 0 8 4 .081 mgd
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Separate sanitary sewer 100.00 %
Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? Yes
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
iii. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
v. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface
impoundments that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.?
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharged to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge continuous or V intermittent?
c. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
Is land application continuous or
intermittent?
No
001
Yes V No
mgd
Yes No
Mgd
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
Yes V No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: Form Approved 1114199
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD) OMB Number 2040-0086
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment
works (e.g., tank truck, pipe).
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide
Transporter name:
Mailing Address:
Contact person:
Title:
Telephone number:
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name:
Mailing Address:
Contact person:
Title:
Telephone number:
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge.
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included in
A.8.a through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection)? Yes No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed of by this method:
Is disposal through this method continuous or intermittent?
11
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD)
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "no" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number 001
b. Location TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE 28705
(City or town, if applicable) (Zip Code)
MITCHELL NORTH CAROLINA
36 00' 50"N 82°09' 55"W
(Latitude) (Longitude)
c. Distance from shore (if applicable) 25.00 ft.
d. Depth below surface (if applicable) ft.
e. Average daily flow rate 1.459 mgd 0;
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a
periodic discharge?
If yes, provide the following information:
Number of times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser?
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water
CANE CREEK
Yes No (go to A.9.g.)
2920 PER YEAR
1 HOUR
.006 mgd
ALL 12
Yes No
b. Name of watershed (if known) FRENCH BROAD
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known): �p D 8 �D0 /10
c. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known):
SOUTH TOE __Ire rl e�� o
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known): C,� V L b
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable):
acute 2.90 cfs chronic 4.50 cfs
' e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): Unknown mg/I of CaCO3
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r
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD)
A.11. Description of Treatment.
a. What levels of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
Primary Secondary
Advanced Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBODS removal 85.00 %
Design SS removal 70.00 %
Design P removal 70.00 %
Design N removal 85.00 %
Other TSS 85.00 %
c. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe.
UTRAVIOLET
If disinfection is by chlorination, is dechlorination used for this outfall? Yes No
d. Does the treatment plant have post aeration? Yes No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements
of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136.
At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number: 001
PARAMETER
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
H Minimum
6.50
s.u.
H Maximum
7.90
s.u.
Flow Rate
.084
MGD
.053
MGD
Daily
Temperature Winter
4.00
°C
12.00
9C
We k 1
Temperature (Summer)
28.00
C
23.00
0C
W
' For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
ML / MDL
DISCHARGE
METHOD
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Number of
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NONCONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
BOD-5
26.00
MGL
7.00
MGL
SM521 OB
2
DEMAND (Repbrt one)
CBOD-5
'
r-.
-
' r.....
FECAL COLIFORM
325.00
C/100ML
1.00
C/100ML
SM9226D
1
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
21.00
MGL
4.00
MGL
SM25400
2
END OF PART A.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS OF FORM
2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 6 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1114199
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD)
OMB Number 2040-0086
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART B. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per day).
All applicants with a design flow rate > 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.I. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries.
This map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show
the entire area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within 1 /4 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by
truck, rail, or special pipe, show on the map where that hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or
disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redundancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily
flow rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? _Yes _No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.5. Scheduled Improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question
B.5 for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
Yes No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1/14199
OMB Number 2040-0086
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD)
c If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM / DID / YYYY MM / DID / YYYY
— Begin construction
— End construction
— Begin discharge
— Attain operational level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? _Yes No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated effluent
testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer
overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136
methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for
standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three
pollutant scans and must be no more than four and one-half years old.
Outfall Number:
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
Cone.
Units
Cone.
Units
Number of
ANALYTICAL
ML / MDL
Samples
METHOD
CONVENTIONAL AND NONCONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS.
AMMONIA (as N)
CHLORINE (TOTAL
RESIDUAL, TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN TKN
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
NITROGEN
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
TOTAL DISSOLVED
SOLIDS (TDS)
OTHER
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS OF FORM
2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
, Form Approved 1114199
BAKERSVILLE NCO025461-RENEWAL (BASIN: FRENCH BROAD)
OMB Number 2040-0086
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this certification. All
applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which parts of Form 2A you
have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed Form 2A and have completed
all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring.Data)
Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
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 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 fine
and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name and official title MAYOR CHARLES E. VINES
% GCtiL� r L
Signature
Telephone number [phone]
Date signed
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assess wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
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Ms,t [phone] / f" (929) 919-625S
August 10, 2010
Subject: Permit Renewal Application
NPDES Permit NCO025461
Town of Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
To whom it may concern:
This is the Sludge Management Plant for Town of Bakersville WWTP, The sludge is pumped and
hauled from the Town of Bakersville WWTP to the Town of Burnsville WWTP as needed.
Jadd Brewer
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Water Quality Director of Wastewater Operations

SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
The Town of Bakersville Waste Treatment Plant removes its sludge annually by private
pumping contractor (as recommended by our contract operator, Water Quality in Banner
Elk, NC. The solids are taken to a neighboring town that has sludge handling
capabilities, usually the Town of Burnsville or City_of ksheniife• The sludge removal for
2005 is scheduled for October 11. The pumping and hauling will by done by Bryan
Carter Pumping Services and hauled to the c t� eville. Approximately 20,000
gallons. / r l 5V
daf,
CHARLES E. VINES
Mayor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 28, 2010
Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
PO Box 53
Bakersville NC 28705
Natural Resources CUT
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bakersville WWTP
Permit No: NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mayor Vines:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from
the inspection conducted on June 16, 2010. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was
conducted by Don Price and me of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found
to be in Compliance with permit NC0025461.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Keith Haynes
Environmental Sr. Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Jadd Wesley Brewer, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
S doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org ;Vaturallrf

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 11 NCO025461 ill 121 10/06/16 117 18I CI 19I SI 20IU
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 70U 711 I 721 NI 73I ' W174 711 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:55 AM 10/06/16
06/04/01
Bakersville WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
306 S Mitchell Ave
Bakersville NC 28705
10:30 AM 10/06/16
11/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Jadd Wesley Brewer/ORC/828-898-6692/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Charles Vines,PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-2113/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
r�
Keith Haynes f ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ C.)? -t0
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Don Price Point Source Branch//828-296-4500/ 6-20-10
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roger C Edwards ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ (0,2 T r_0I
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO025461 I11 12I 10/06/16 1
17 181_I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility appeared to be properly operated and adequately maintained.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville VWVfP
Inspection Date: 06/16/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 ■
❑
❑
Cl
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
❑
■
❑
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:
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:
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:
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?
❑
■
❑
❑
Page # 3

Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 06/16/2010
Owner - Facility: Bakersville WVVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins
Yes
NO NA
Nt
Are all pumps present?
■
0 ❑
❑
Are all pumps operable?
0
❑ ❑
■
Are float controls operable?
■
0 ❑
❑
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
■
0 0
0
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
■
Cl 0
Comment: Some grease was noted.
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Mode of operation
Plug flow
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
0 0
0
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
0
❑ ■
0
Are the diffusers operational?
■
❑ ❑
0
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
0 0
0
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
❑ 0
Cl
Is the DO level acceptable?
0
0 0
■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
000■
Comment: Only one of the two ICEAS SBR units is in use. It is suggested that the
operator consided keeping the diffusers in the unused basin under water to help slow
deterioration.
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No NA
NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
■
0 ❑
0
Are UV bulbs clean?
■
0 0
0
Is UV intensity adequate?
■
0 ❑
0
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
■
0 0
0
Is there a backup system on site?
■
0 0
0
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
■
0 n
Q
Comment:
Standby Power
Yes
No NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
0 0
0
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
0 0
Page # 4

Permit: NC0025461
Inspection Date: 06/16/2010
Standby Power
Is the generator tested under load?
Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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:
Page # 5

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 25, 2010
Mr. Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0095
Permit No. NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
A review of Bakersville WWTP's monitoring report for March 2010 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
pH
03/31/2010
Twice Monthly
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above
parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on
the front page of your DMR.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Water Quality Lab & Operations/ ORC
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North Carolina
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Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 16, 2010
Mr. Charles Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LV-0207
Permit No. NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Bakersville WWTP's monitoring report for February 2010 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
pH
02/01/2010
6 su
4 su
Daily Minimum Not Reached
pH
02/08/2010
6 su
3su
Daily Minimum Not Reached
pH
02/15/2010
6 su
3 su
Daily Minimum Not Reached
pH
02/22/2010
6 su
5 su
Daily Minimum Not Reached
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Water Quality Lab & Operations/ ORC
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C.2oaso
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 3I NCO025461 111 121 09/05/26 117 18I cI 19I SI 201 I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 701 I 711 I 721 N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
I —I —I
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:30 PM 09/05/26
06/04/01
Bakersville WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
306 S Mitchell Ave
Bakersville NC 28705
02:00 PM 09/05/26
11/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ffitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Charles Vines,PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-2113/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ �' �•�
Don Price Point Source Branch//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roger C Edwards ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO025461 111 12I 09/05/26 I17 181 rd
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
While in the area we stopped the WWTP for a cursory inspection. Most areas looked acceptable; however,
the effluent was somewhat turbid and there was a great deal of scum/algae growth on the UV bulbs.
Page # 2

Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
PO Box1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Pbone:828-898-6277 Fax:[phone]
Town of Bakersville
NPDES # NCO025461X
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705
Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with
a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the
sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the
sample letter if you wish to use it.
A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR.
Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR,
feel free to call me at [phone]. Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
44�
Paul Isenhour
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
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Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report
Town of Bakersville
NPDES #: NCO0254611
Date: 3/3/10
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report.
This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to
the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters
of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually
improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are
committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please
contact Paul Isenhour at [phone]. We want our valued customers to be informed
about their wastewater utility.
Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and
ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large
particles that are present (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin
where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the
solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out.
The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to
feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the solids are pumped to a
digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the
solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and
taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for
disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and
ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is
used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the
wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the
wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light,
so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection,
the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters.

PERFORMANCE
The treatment plant did very well last year. We had no violations. All monitoring data
and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements.
NOTIFICATION
This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to
the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a
letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the
customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system.
CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability
as per the NOTIFICATION section above.
3-/H12
Paul Isenhour Date
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.

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(A)W4fer
Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. �
PO Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Town of Bakersville
NPDES # NCO025461
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705
Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with
a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the
sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the
sample letter if you wish to use it.
A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR.
Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR,
feel free to call me at [phone]. Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
/aaul Isenhour
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
1. MAI", 1 6 2009
WATER Q IALI I Y SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL. OFFICE
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MAR 10 2009
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WATER QUALIW
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Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report
Town of Bakersville
NPDES M NCO0254611
Date: 2/11/09
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report.
This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to
the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters
of North. Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually
improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are
committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please
contact Paul Isenhour at [phone]. We want our valued customers to be informed
about their wastewater utility.
Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and
ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large
particles that are present (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin
where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the
solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out.
The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to
feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the solids are pumped to a
digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the
solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and
taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for
disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and
ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is
used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the
wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the
wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light,
so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection,
the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters.

PERFORMANCE
The treatment plant did very well last year. We had no violations. All monitoring data
and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements.
NOTIFICATION
This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to
the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a
letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the
customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system.
CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability
as per the NOTIFICATION section above.
Paul Isenhour Date
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.

Bakersville
4 � t
Subject: Bakersville
From: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue; 01 Jul 2008 "09:23:34 -0400
To: [e-mail], [e-mail], "Bev. Price" <[e-mail]>
Jadd: Let's dispose of the silt from the influent holding basin at the Bakersville
wastewater treatment plant in a landfill after drying. Placing the material in a
hole would require a Permit from Aquifer Protection which they would not be
inclined to issue given the landfill option. Roy Davis
Roy Davis - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Roy Davis <Roy.Davis(a-),ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
1 of 1 7/1/2008 9:23 AM

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0� W A %R Michael F. Easley, Governor
`Q� QG -- NWilliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
� rorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 13, 2006
i
The Honorable Charles E. Vines
Town of Bakersville ;,Y. , 1 ! , 1011
P. O. Box 53 f
Bakersville, NC 28705-0053
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO025461
Town of Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mayor Vines:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no changes from the draft permit sent to you on January 18, 2006.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919) 733-
5083, extension 547.
Sincerely,
07� Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit
Nne
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Permit NCO025461
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Bakersville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Town of Bakersville WWTP
Intersection of NC Highway 226 and NCSR 1278 west of Bakersville
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Cane Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV
hereof.
The permit shall become effective April 1, 2006.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2011.
Signed this day March 13, 2006.
�(lan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO025461
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Bakersville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.20 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at
the intersection of NC Highway 226 and NCSR 1278 west of Bakersville in Mitchell
County, discharging through outfall 001 and consisting of the following wastewater
treatment components:
9 350 gpm influent pumps
• 0.20 MGD aeration treatment system
• Ultraviolet disinfection
• Effluent weir and effluent flow metering and sampling
• Anaerobic sludge digestion, thickening and storage
2. Discharge from said treatment works into Cane Creek, Class C-Trout waters in the
French Broad River Basin, at the location specified on the attached map.

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Facility Information
itude: 36'00'50" N Sub -Basin: 04-03-06
igitude: 82'09'55" W
id #: CIOSW (Bakersville)
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:eiving Stream: Cane Creek

Permit NCO025461
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning upon the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
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0.2 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids,
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
28yg/L
Meek
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. Limit and monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to the treatment system.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

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WDICKSON
community infrastructure consultants
January 15, 2006
NCDENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - NPDES Unit
Attn: Roy Davis
2090 US Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Re: Town of Bakersville WWTP
NPDES Permit # NCO025461
Town of Bakersville, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Davis:
w� V E
JUL 1 1 2008
WATER QLIALITY SECTION
ASHEVILI_E REGIONAL OFFICE
As requested, please accept this letter as confirmation from the Engineer of Record for the Town of
Bakersville, North Carolina that the aspirator as it was part of the "old" activated sludge WWTP is not
supposed to be functioning for the "new" ICEAS SBR WWTP plant to operate and meet it's current
NPDES limits. Previously, prior to the expansion and construction of the Town's new ICEAS SBR
WWTP, the aspirator was used to induce air (oxygen) to the wastewater stream for treatment in the
Town's equalization tanks. With the construction of the new ICEAS SBR WWTP, air (oxygen) is no
longer necessary during equalization due to the nature of the ICEAS SBR system which is presently
controlled by floats and rate of flow and because it is capable of greater oxygen transfer as :compared
to the old activated sludge process and an advanced degree of treatment of the Town's wastewater.
Therefore, the aspirator is no longer necessary.
In addition, the Town isn't and hasn't had any issues with the wastewaterinthe equalization tankage
going septic (and will not due to the nature of the ICEAS SBR WWTP control scheme). However,
should problems arise in the future, the Town will willingly consider evaluating a new source of
�t:
acrati, i to the equali, u�,cr. tar,:uac.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W.K. Dickson Co., Inc.
Brian L. Tripp, PE, D E
Vice President / Branch Manager
Cc - Mr:Charles Vines, Mayor, Town of Bakersville
File
401 4th Street, SW
Suite 201
Hickory, NC 28602
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.wkdickson.com
Transportation . Water Resources . Urban Development . Geomatics

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OF WAPj �, Michael F. Easley, Governor
QG �� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t e P ®��h Carolina Department oft, ronment and Natural Resources
r L_i`t Coleen H. Sullins, Director
y Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
June 10, 2008
Mr. Charles E. Vines, Mayor
Town of Bakersville
Post Office Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705-0053
SUBJECT: ' Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Bakersville
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
Attached is the report resulting from the Town of Bakersville Wastewater
Treatment Plant Compliance Evaluation Inspection that I conducted on June 5, 2008. '\
The facility was producing a very clear effluent and is being well operated.
A substantial accumulation of grease was observed in the. influent storage basin.
Has the Town of Bakersville adopted a sewer use ordinance and, if so, does that
ordinance give the Town the authority to require that commercial. food service facilities
provide grease traps? A restaurant which washes dishes should run its restaurant waste
through a grease trap having a volume of approximately 1,000 gallons before that waste
enters the Town's sewage collection system. Anything less will not allow the wash water
to cool sufficiently for the grease to congeal.
It was observed during the inspection that the aspirator serving the influent storage
basin was not functioning. This system needs to be restored to full service. Thirty days
should be more than sufficient time to accomplish this. Please inform me when repairs
are completed.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. We look forward to hearing from you
with regards to a sewer use ordinance, its implementation and repairs to the aspirator. If
you wish to discuss this report, please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4659.
Sincerely,
Roy M�Dis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
Jadd Brewer, Water Quality Lab & Operations
John Austin, ORC, Water Quality Lab & Operations
GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Mitche11\25461 Bakersville\25461 Bakersville CE1.08.doc
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
PA/� Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 I sI 31 NCO025461 111 12I 08/06/05 �I 17 18t cl 191 .cl 201
t l: ! LJ IJ tJ
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 70 — 72 _73 IL74 751 I I I 11 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Bakersville WWTP
09:00 AM 08/06/05
06/04/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
306 S Mitchell Ave
Bakersville NC 28705
10:00 AM 08/06/05
11/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/fitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Charles E Vines,PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-2113/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement N Operations & Maintenance N Facility Site Review
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
Roy M Davis ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4659/
�O-t^A-> 0 0' )off
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3� NC0025461 I11 121
08/06/05 I17 18U_�
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Plant is producing a very clear effluent. Grease accumulates in raw waste storage basin. Commercial
sources of grease in Town need to be required to have adequate grease traps( generally a volume of 1,000
gallons). Aspirator in raw waste storage basin needs to be restored to operable condition.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville VWVrP
Inspection Date: 06/05/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
# 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:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No
NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑ ❑
❑ ■
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No
NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are all pumps present?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are float controls operable?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment: Storage basin asperator not working.
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?
❑ ■
❑ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NC0025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville WVVFP
Inspection Date: 06/05/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment: Raw waste storage basin shows sign of excessive grease. Aspitator not
working.
Sequencing Batch Reactors
Type of operation:
Is the reactor effluent free of solids?
Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility?
Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill?
The operator understands and can explain the process?
Comment: Plant flow is so low that only one reactor is in operation,.
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: Plant is producing a very clear effluent.
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Page # 4

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Water Quality Lab Operations, Inc.
PO Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
MAR 1 1.2008 �.,..
Town of Bakersville
NPDES # NCO025461
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705
Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with
a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the
sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the
sample letter if you wish to use it.
A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR.
Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR,
feel free to call me at [phone]. Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
'1 8 2008
eaul Isenhour
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
9

Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report
Town of Bakersville
NPDES #: NCO0254611
Date: 2/13/08
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report.
This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to
the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters
of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually
improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are
committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please
contact Paul Isenhour at [phone]. We want our valued customers to be informed
about their wastewater utility.
Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and
ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large
particles that are present (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin
where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the
solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out.
The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to
feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the solids are pumped to a
digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the
solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and
taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for
disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and
ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is
used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the
wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the
wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria cannot live when exposed to UV light,
so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection,
the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters.

PERFORMANCE
The treatment plant did very well last year. We had no violations. All monitoring data
and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements.
NOTIFICATION
This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to
the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a
letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the
customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system.
CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability
as per the NOTIFICATION section above.
2,2D--,�-
I1aul Isenhour Date
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.

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F WATT Michael F. Easley, Governor
EuoWjiliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Caro l'iina`Deparfiint"of Environment and Natural Resources
r
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
C Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
October 4, 2007
Mr. Charles E. Vines
Town of Bakersville
PO Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Bakersville WWTP
Permit No: NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on September 27, 2007. ,The facility was found to be in compliance with
permit NC0025461.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Enclosure
cc: Jadd Brewer / John Franklin Austin, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
Sincerely,
C.�/ran
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
No chcarohna
Natirra!!y
2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

fR•r�
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E p n Washington, D.C. 20460
f—�1
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN1 2 1 5j 31 N00025461 111 121 07/09/27- 117 181 r1 191g1 20U
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67) 1.0 169 70131 71 I I 721j 73I ' 174 751 I I I I I I 180
___! W
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Bakersville WWTP
01:45 PM 07/09/27
06/04/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
306 s Mitchell Ave
Bakersville NC 28705
03:00 PM 07/09/27
11/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
John Franklin Austin/ORC/828-898-6277/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Charles E Vines, PO Sox 53 Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-2113/ Contacted
yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
lr'
Sig atur of Managemen Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
C?3-- l v 1-f 0
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1
3I NCO025461 I11 12� 07/09/27 117 18I _'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data:
The ICEAS activated sludge process control data was as follows:
Temperature = 21.0 degrees Celcius
pH = 7.1 units
Dissolved Oxygen = 5.1 mg/I
Settleable Solids = 350 ml/I = 35%
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 6.6 mg/I
pH = 7.3 units
Temperature = 24.0 degrees Celcius
Chlorine = n/a (UV used: 8 banks of 4 tubes per bank)
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 5-2-2006 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on 2-28-2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a
complete copy of the current permit.
The log book was present on -site and had excellent notation of daily events.
Operations & Maintenance / Summary:
The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits.
This facility is very clean and appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing an excellent job.
Items needed:
The facility is currently operating ICEAS basin A, which is rated 100,000 gallons per day.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 09/27/2007
The influent flow is averaging 45,000 gpd.
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Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
ICEAS basin B experienced a mechanical failure a few months ago.
Repairs were initiated by staff and contractors.
Before placing this unit back into operation it is strongly recommended that a factory
service representative check out the repairs for proper installation and electrical
settings of the actuator decant arm, air control valve and limit switches.
Page # 3

Permit: NCO025461 Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/27/2007 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 application?
n
n
■
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
❑ n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
n n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
■
❑ 0
n
Comment: Screenings are bagged and disposed at the landfill.
Equalization Basins
Yes
No NA
NE
Is the basin aerated?
■
❑ n
❑
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
■
❑ n
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
n
■
Are all pumps present?
■
n n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
in Q
n
Are float controls operable?
■
❑ ❑
n
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
■
n n
n
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
■
n n
n
Comment: The Town needs to develop and enforce a Sewer Use Ordinance requiring
restaurants not having a grease trap, to install and routinely pump their grease trap.
The EQ basin is routinely cleaned of accumulated grease.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No NA NE
Mode of operation
Diffused
Type of aeration system
Page # 4

t F
Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 09/27/2007
Aeration Basins
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
�F \
Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
■000
nn■n
■D00
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
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
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
❑
Q
❑
Comment: System is an ICEAS (intermittent cycle extended aeration system).
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 ■
❑
0
11
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
■
n
n
n
Are UV bulbs clean?
■
❑
❑
n
Is UV intensity adequate?
■
❑
n
n
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
■
n
D
Is there a backup system on site?
Q
■
n
n
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
■
❑
❑
01
Comment: The UV bulbs are cleaned at least once a month.
Use of chlorine and dechlorination tablets are used in the event of UV failure..
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
❑
❑
0
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
0
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
D
n
Is the tubing clean?
■
n
n
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
❑
0
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Page # 5

Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 09/27/2007
Owner . Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 area around the effluent pipe is well -maintained.
Access to the effluent pipe is hazardous due to the steepness of the slope.
Installation of steps and a handrail is recommended for safety reasons.
Standby Power
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: Young's Fuel Service in Bakersville has the emergency agreement with the
Town of Bakersville
for fuel for the backup generator.
The emergency generator is run every Tuesday for about 40 minutes under load as a
weekly test and is
checked regularly to make sure it is full of fuel.
Yes
No
NA
NE
■
❑
❑
❑
■nnn
nn■❑
Page # 6

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r'
Vo
/` North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
`<
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
September 14, 2006 'l
Asheville Regional Office
5478
MR. JOHN AUSTIN
TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE WWTP
P.O. BOX 53
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Dear Mr. Austin:
Your letter, received September 11, 2006, concerning corrective actions for your analytical procedures
has been reviewed. The quality control measures taken in reference to the comments cited in the August 21,
2006 inspection report are acceptable. This report does not attempt to comprehensively address all
certification requirements prescribed in the North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H .0800),
promulgated methods, and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 136). It is the responsibility
of the certified laboratory to address any required changes in Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory
Certification application information.
If a future inspection should reveal that the requirements cited in the inspection report were not
corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I can be contacted at [phone] if you have questions.
cc: Pat Do%fteXnnelly
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Laboratory Section
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Sincerely,
Gary Francies
Laboratory Section
2090 US Highway 70
Internet: www.dwqlab.org
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Npr hCarolina
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Customer Service
1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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"GATEWAY TO ROAN MOUNTAIN"
MAYOR:
CHARLES E. VINES
September 09,2006
Mr. Kent Wiggins
NC Division of Water Quality
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1623
ALDERMEN:
GEORGE A. WILSON
CHARLES F. NASH
LISA Y. SPARKS
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SUBJECT: Response to the Initial Laboratory Certification Inspection
Dear Mr, Wiggins:
In response to the NCLC On -Site Inspection by Gary Francis on July 2.3, 2006 as well as
your letter dated August 21, 2006 the Town of Bakersville has made the following
changes in our laboratory operations.
Connnent A: Minor improvements in documentation are needed We are now using
the enclosed form to document sample collection and analysis times as well as to
clarify which pH buffers are used for calibration and quality control. The enclosed
form as an actual copy of the form we used during the month of August.
Comment B: The laboratory needs to verify the Automatic Temperature Compensator
(ATQ of the pH meter annually. Also enclosed is a copy of the ATC calibration
certification preformed by Water Quality Lab and Operations on September 05, 2006.
If I may be of further assistance please let me know.
Sincerely,
John Austin
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Michael f Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 14, 2006 1
SUBJECT. Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr. Austin:
Alan W Klimck, P E Director
Division of Water Quality
LAE30RF1TOI�y SECTION
ASNEVIILE REGIONAL OFFICE
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS
143-215-,3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform
specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B
.0500, 21-1.0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800,
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please
review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet
your certification needs,
Please contact your assigned inspector Gary Francies at [phone], if you have questions or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosures
cc: Gary Francies
Asheville Regional Office
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North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Lab Name: Town of Bakersville WWTP Certificate Number: 5478
Address: PO Box 53 Effective Date: 01/01/2007
Bakersville, NC 28705-0053 Expiration Date: 1213112007
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H 0800, Is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
pH
Sid Method 4500 H B
TEMPERATURE
Sid Method 2550E
This certification requires malntance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology. and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H 0807

W ATE�QG Michael F Easley, Governor
William G Ross Jr , Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p - Alon W Klimck, P E Director
=� Y Division of Water Qualily
August 21, 2006
5478
Mr. John Austin
Town of Bakersville WWTP
P ox 53
Bakersville, NC 28705-0053
SUBJECT: Initial Laboratory Certification Inspection
Dear Mr. Austin:
.. AUG 2 a 900e
LAROPAfORY SECTION
ASH`:VlILF REGIOh'A1. OFFICE
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on July 23, 2006by Mr. Gary Francies
Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all lettered
comments and/or recommendations. Within 30 days of receipt, please supply this office with a
written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments and/or recommendations
were corrected. For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the
requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800,
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this
office. Thank you for ,your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an electronic
copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional information please
contact us at 919-733-3908.
Sincerely, yJ
Kent Wiggins
Section Chief
Enclosure
cc: Gary Francies
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North 1l('an011rtil
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www dwglab org Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Fax [phone]
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LABORATORY NAME:
ADDRESS:
CERTIFICATE NO:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
EVALUATOR:
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED:
I. INTRODUCTION:
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On -Site Inspection Report
Town of Bakersville WWTP
P.n. Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705
5478
7/23/06
Initial - Field
Mr., Gary Francies
Mr, John Austin
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC, 2H .0800 for
the analysis of environmental samples.
II. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The staff is congratulated for doing a good job of implementing the Field Testing Certification program.
The facility has all the equipment necessary to perform the analyses. Most data appeared accurate.
Some further quality control procedures need to be implemented.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Documentation
A. COMMENT: Minor improvements in documentation are needed.
NOTE: The time of sample collection/analysis is not documented. Currently, the time of arrival at the
facility is documented,. Also, better documentation is needed to clarify which pH buffers are used for
calibration and which for quality control.
REQUIREMENT: Data pertinent to each analysis must be maintained for five years. Certified data
must consist of date collected, time collected, samples site, sample collector, and sample analysis
time. The field bench sheets must provide a space for the signature of the analyst, and proper units of
measure for all analyses. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (1).
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B. COMMENT: The laboratory needs to verify the Automatic Temperature Compensator (ATC) of the
pH meter annually.
REQUIREMENT: There have been some changes made by the Certification Program. We have new
policies for ATC verification of pH meters.. The following must be performed on an annual (12 month)
basis:
Automatic Temperature Compensator Check (ATC) for pH meter, performed every 12 months .

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1. Take a buffer solution and cool to below 100C and read the temperature Analyze the buffer solution
at that temperature Document the temperature and the measured pH value obtained on the log sheet.
2. Raise the temperature of the buffer solution to approximately 25°C, Document the temperature and
the measured pH value on the log sheet,
3. Raise the temperature of the buffer solution to approximately 35°C. Document the temperature and
the measured pH value on the log sheet.
4. Repeat with additional temperature adjustments and pH readings as necessary to ensure the
temperature usually measured for samples has been bracketed.. As the temperature increases or
decreases the value of the buffer must be within ± 0.1 S.U.. of the true value of the buffer.
Ref: NC Certification Policy Statement February 2006
Temperature
NOTE: Both the DO and pH meters have had their temperature sensors calibrated. The correction for the
pH meter was 2° C and the DO meter was 0° C. The facility has been using the DO meter for temperature
measurements. Since the new policy regarding temperature corrections is now 10 C instead of the prior 3°
C, the pH meter no longer meets the criterion for temperature measurements. The facility should continue
to use the DO meter.
REQUIREMENT: All temperature sensing devices on meters must meet NIST specifications for
accuracy or must be calibrated against a NIST or NIST traceable thermometer annually (every 12
months) and proper corrections made and documented. The thermometer reading must be less than
1°C from the NIST certified reading to be acceptable.. Ref: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method
255081.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
A review of data was conducted. This consisted of comparing field testing records and contract lab
reports to Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to this Division. Data were reviewed for
April, May, and .June 2006. No errors were noted. It appears the facility is doing a good job of
accurately transcribing data.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
This facility is doing a good job overall. Correcting the above items should help to produce quality data
and meet certification requirements. The inspector would like to thank the staff for their assistance in
the inspection and data review process. Please submit a written reply to all lettered comments.
Report prepared by. Gary Francies Date: 8/11106

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Michael P Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan -W-Klimck,P'E Director
Division of Watcr Quality
June 5, 2006
5478
Mr, John Austin
Town of Bakersfield WWTP
PO Box 53
Bakersville, NC 28705-0053
SUBJECT: initial Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr Austin:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-
215,3(a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H 0800, is pleased to certify your laboratory to perform specified environmental
analysis required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B ,0500 and 2H .0900 and 2L
.0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
A certificate acknowledging the certification of your laboratory is enclosed for your use. The certificate
describes the requirements and limits of your certification Please review this certificate to insure that your
laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
�Y &4�1
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
Laborntory Section 1623 Mail Service Carter; Raleigh, NC 27699.1623
4405 Reedy Creek Road; Raleigh, NC 27607
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Attachment
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Lab Name: Town of Bakersfield WWTP Certificate Number: 5478
Address: PO Box 53 Effective Date: 06/05/2006
Bakersville, NC 28705-0053 Expiration Date: 12/31/2006
Date of Last Amendment: 06/05/2006
IThe above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H 0800, Is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
pH
Sid Method 4500 H B
TEMPERATURE
Sid Method 2550E
This certification requires maintance or an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth In 15A NCAC 2H 0807

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
�• 1 North Carolina Departmenrinvironment and Natural Resources
- �•"4W. Klimek, P.E. Director
DiVis b f V1lAter, ality
As eville'R l"qQal Offce
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION ` "'.,,,w, ��
May 9, 2006
Charles E. Vines, Mayor
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection
Status: Compliant
Bakersville Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on, May 2, 2006: The facility appeared to be in compliance with
Permit # NC0025461. Mr. John Austin/ORC is doing a fine job of operating and
maintaining the facility.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional. observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,'
1
``"Janet Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
cc: Central Files, w/ attachment
Asheville Files, w/ attachment
John Austin/ORC, w/ attachment
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623.6748

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EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com liance Ins ection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1I NJ 2 U5 31 N00025461 121
111 06/05/02 117 181 r1 191 GI 20IU
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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)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Bakersville WWTP
02:25 PM 06/05/02
06/04/01
306 s Mitchell Ave
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bakersville NC 28705
03:40 PM 06/05/02
11/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
John Franklin Austin/ORC/82B-898-6277/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Charles E Vines, PO Box 53 Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-2113/ Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
P-4'szl�4
EPA For 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont .) 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets.of narrative and checklists as necessary)
John Austin/ORC assisted in the inspection of the facility.
Records and reports were complete and available on -site.
The facility is clean and well -maintained.
Pumps and alarms are operational.
Young's Fuel Service in Bakersville has the emergency agreement with the Town of Bakersville
for fuel for the backup generator.
The emergency generator is run every Tuesday for about 40 minutes under load as a weekly test and is
checked regularly to make sure it is full of fuel.
The flowmeter was last calibrated on 10/3/05.
Screenings are bagged and disposed at the landfill.
The UV bulbs are cleaned at least once per month on a regular basis.
The effluent is very clear.
The area around the effluent pipe is well -maintained. Access to the effluent pipe is somewhat
difficult due to the steepness of the slope. Steps and handrail would be helpful.
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Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 05/02/2006
Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted anew 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:
The permit was issued April 1, 2006.
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?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade lessor 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 were complete and available on -site.
Operations & Maintenance
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 05/02/2006
owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
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Comment:
The facility is clean and well -maintained.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
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Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
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Are float controls operable?
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is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Comment:
Pumps and alarms are operational.
Standby_ Power
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:
Young's Fuel Service in Bakersville has the emergency agreement with the Town of
Bakersville for fuel for the backup generator.
The emergency generator is run every Tuesday for about 40 minutes under load as a
weekly test and is checked regularly to make sure it is full of fuel.
Flow Measurement - Influent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
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Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 05/02/2006
Flow Measurement - Influent
Owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
The flowmeter was last calibrated on 10/3/05.
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:
Screenings are bagged and disposed at the landfill.
Equalization Basins
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?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment:
Pumps and alarms are operable.
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO025461
Inspection Date: 05/02/2006
owner - Facility: Bakersville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Disinfection - UV
Comment:
The bulbs are cleaned at least once per month on a regular basis.
Effluent is very clear.
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M Cl 0 ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? N Cl ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ I] M
Comment:
The area around the effluent pipe is well -maintained. Access to the pipe is somewhat
difficult due to the steepness of the slope. Steps and a handrail would be helpful.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NCDENR
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
April 13, 2005
Mr. Charles E. Vines, Mayor
Town of Bakersville
Post Office Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance .
NPDES Permit Number NCO025461
Town of Bakersville
Sewage Treatment Plant
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
Attached is the report resulting from my April 13, 2005:inspection of the sewage treatment plant
serving the Town of Bakersville. I found the plant to be well operated and maintained. All units
were operating properly and plant activated sludge settled nicely leaving a very clear effluent. Mr.
John Austin with Water Quality Lab & Operations is doing a fine job of operating the plant for the
Town.
Jadd Brewer told me that Ritchie Crowder had achieved some success in reducing infiltration and
inflow into the Town's sewers. This is important work and 1 encourage the Town to continue the
work of getting storm and ground water out of its sewers.
Should you have need to discuss matters relating to wastewater treatment please do not hesitate
to call me at 1-828-296-4659.
incerely,
Roy M. D vis
Environmental Engineer
Xc: Jadd Brewer
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 U 3I NC0025461 111 12I 05/04/13 117 18 191g1 20 1
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Section 13: Facility Data _
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES:permit Number)
Bakersville WWTP
09:30 AM 05/04/13
02/09/01
306 s Mitchell Ave
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bakersville NC 28705
10:30 AM 05/04/13
06/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other. Facility Data
John Franklin Austin/ORC/828-898-6277/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Charles E Vines,P0 Box 53 Bakereville NC 28705//828-688-2113/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Sludge Handling Disposal N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Roy M Davis ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4659/
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Signature.of Management Q A R&ylewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO 025461 J11 121 05/04/13 I17 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
John Austin with Water Quality Lab & operations is doing a fine job of operating the Town's wastewater
treatment plant.
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Permit
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Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
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Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Are tertiary filters present before disinfection treatment? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Are UV bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is UV intensity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is transmittance at or above designed level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Is effluent clear?
Is there a backup system on site?
Comment:
Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is flow meter operating properly?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Record Keeoina
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?
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
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
Plant records are adequate, available and include
O&M Manual
As built Engineering drawings
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility. su bmitted Its annual compliance report to users?
(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?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade lessor greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
Is the odor acceptable?
Comment:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 23, 2000
Town of Bakersville
Mr. Charles Vines
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705-0053
Subject: Operator in Responsible Charge/Back-Up Operator Designation
NPDES: NCO025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby
classifies the subject facility as a Class 2 Biological Water Pollution Control
Treatment System.
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission received a
letter dated May 01, 2000 concerning the resignation of Mr. Gerald Johnson, as the
Operator in'Responsible Charge for the listed facility. According to 15A NCAC 8G
Section .0202, an Operator in Responsible Charge or Back-up Operator must be
designated within 120 calendar days following a vacancy in the position. Upon the
vacancy of the Operator in Responsible Charge, the owner of the system must notify
the appropriate regional office within 10 working days of the vacancy. Please
complete the enclosed designation form or contact this office concerning steps to
acquire a new certified Operator in Responsible Charge or Back-up Operator by
June 23, 2000.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at 919/733-0026
ext. 315.
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Consulting Engineers
300 S.W. Broad Street • Post Office Box 1737 • Southern Pines, NC 28388
August 11, 2003
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re:
Engineer's Certification
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements for the Town of Bakersvillc
ATC No.: NCO025461
HUA No.: BA0001.300.315
Dear Sirs:
Construction of the referenced project for the Town of Bakersville is complete and the new WWTP
is ready for operation. The following Professional Engineer's Statement is provided in accordance
with project's Authorization to Construct dated August 2, 2002:
I, J. Vance McGougan, as the duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe weekly, the construction of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvements for the Town of Bakersville project in Mitchell County,
for the Town of Bakersville, state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the following installations:
• Submermsible 350 gpm influent pumps
• 0.20 MGD ICEAS aeration treatment system with dual 25 HP 230 V scfm blowers
• UV Disinfection
• Effluent weir and effluent flow metering and sampling
• Conversion of the existing WWTP to sludge anaerobic digestion, thickening, and storage
Please feel free to contact this office should you have any questions or require additional information
regarding closeout of this project.
Respectfully,
HOBBS, UPCHURCH & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
J.Vance McGougan, P.E.,
Project Manager
cc: Charles E. Vines, Mayor, Town of Bakersville
,Mike Parker, NCDENR, DWQ — Asheville R.O.
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Mayor Charles E. Vines
Town of Bakersville
Post Office Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina
Dear Mayor Vines:
NCDENR
28705
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
November 13, 2003
Subject: Modification of NPDES Permit NCO025461
Bakersville N WTP
Mitchell County
The Division renewed the subject permit on July 25, 2002. Based on the installation of UV disinfection at your
facility [completed August 2003], the NC DENR Asheville Regional Office has recommended removal of the limit
and monitoring for total residual chlorine. Accordingly, this modification includes the following change:
■ The Supplement to Permit Cover Page has been updated to show that UV disinfection has been installed.
■ The limit and monitoring requirements for Total Residual Chlorine now apply only if chlorine is added to
the treatment system.
Please find enclosed the revised pages, which should be inserted into your permit. The old pages may then be
discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full
effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit modification are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this letter. This request must be a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Charles Weaver of the NPDES
Unit at [phone], extension 511.
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Asheville Regional Office /Mike Parker
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Permit NCO025461
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Bakersville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.075 MGD wastewater treatment
facility located at the intersection of NC Highway 226 and NCSR 1278
west of Bakersville in Mitchell County, discharging through outfall
001 and consisting of the following wastewater treatment components:
• Influent pump station
• Bar screen
• Flow splitter
• Flow equalization basin
• Three 0.025 MGD extended aeration package plants, each with clarifier and
sludge return, two with sludge holding tanks
• Ultraviolet disinfection
• Post aeration
• Flow measuring
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of
Water Quality, construct and operate wastewater treatment facilities
with an ultimate capacity of 0.20 MGD. These subsequent facilities
shall be permitted to discharge 0.156 MGD initially. Following .
additional approval from the Division, the facility may discharge up to
0.20 MGD.
3. Discharge from said treatment works into Cane Creek, a Class C-
Trout water in the French Broad River Basin, at the location specified
on the attached map.

Permit NCO025461
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.075 MGD)
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration or expansion above 0.075
MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS'
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Dail}
Maximum
Measur0ir►ent
Frequencyr
SaTp a
Tyge
Sample Location
Flow
0.075 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
I
1
1 28 pg/L
I 2/Week
I Grab
I Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent 130135 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. Limit and monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to the treatment system.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO025461
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A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.156 MGD)
Beginning upon expansion beyond 0.075 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CF3ARACTERtSTICS
EFFLUENT LI1Vi1TATIONS
MONITOi2ING -REQiJIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
MeaSiirextlent'
Frequency
Sam ple-
Sample Location -
Flow,
0.156 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent B0135 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. Limit and monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to the treatment system.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO025461 -
A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.2 MGD)
Beginning upon Authorization to Operate and discharge over 0.156 MGD (see A. (4.)) and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHAR°ICTERISTICS
,.
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
A�reiag� '-
Wekip
Aera�
Daily
1Vlaximum-
1Vieasure�ii�nt
pit .
guCncy
Sample
Type
5a#t►ple Location
Flow
0.2 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
28 erg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. Limit and monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to the treatment system.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
A. (4.) FLOW EXPANSION REQUEST
Prior to the average annual flow exceeding 0.156 MGD, the facility shall submit to the
Division a flow justification to obtain an Authorization to Operate the treatment facilities at
the increased flow of 0.20 MGD.
The wastewater flows should be determined and justified based on accurate wastewater flow
records, agency guidance on flow estimates (15A NCAC 2H .0219), good engineering
practices and realistic projections of future projected flow additions. The justification must
be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
A copy of the flow justification shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

State of North Caro(a
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
August 2, 2002
Mr. Charles E. Vines, Mayor
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville , North Carolina 28705
NCDEHR
AUG
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 025461A01
NPDES Permit No. NCO025461
Town of Bakersville WWTP`
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Town of Bakersville Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be
satisfactory and hereby grants authorization for the following:
➢ Submersible 350 gpm influent pumps
➢ 0.2 MGD ICEAS aeration treatment system with dual 25 Hp 230 V scfm blowers
➢ UV disinfection
➢ Effluent weir and effluent flow metering and sampling
➢ Conversion of the existing WWTP to sludge aerobic digestion, thickening, and storage
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0025461, and shall be
subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide
the Division with the enclosed certification from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with NPDES Permit NC0025461,
Authorization to Construct 025461A01, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should
be submitted to: NCDENR / DWQ, NPDES Unit,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
1617.
Requirements for Certified Operator
The Permittee shall 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
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Town of Bakersville �
NPDES Permit No. NC0021; ro1
ATC No. 025461A01
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equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. The ORC of the facility must
visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S.143-215.6 for violation of
or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality 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.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the facility.
One (1) copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Mike Myers, at [phone],
extension 508.
Sincerely,
✓- Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mr. Vance McGougan, P.E. — Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A.
300 S.W. Broad Street
P.O. Box 1737
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28388
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O.0 Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Mayor Charles E. Vines
Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Dear Mayor Vines:
July 25, 2002
AUG 4e 5
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO025461
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Division staff have reviewed and approved your renewal application for an NPDES discharge permit.
Accordingly, the Division is forwarding the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Teresa Rodriguez at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 595.
Sincerely,
I®riginai Signed By
Oauid A. Goodrich
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Central Files
NPDES Unit
J. Vance McGougan — Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates
P.O. Box 1737
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28388
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality [phone] NCDENR
1617 Mail Service Center FAX [phone] Customer Service
Raleioh, North Carolina 27699-1617 On the Internet at htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ 1800 623-7748

C-� Permit NCO025461
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Bakersville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Town of Bakersville WWTP
Intersection of NC Highway 226 and NCSR 1278 west of Bakersville
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Cane Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective September 1, 2002.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28,
2006.
Signed this day July 25, 2002.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0025461
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Bakersville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.075 MGD wastewater treatment
facility located at the intersection of NC Highway 226 and NCSR 1278
west of Bakersville in Mitchell County, discharging through outfall
.001 and consisting of the following wastewater treatment components:
• Influent pump station
• Bar screen
• Flow splitter
• Flow equalization basin
• Three 0.025 MGD extended aeration package plants, each with clarifier and
sludge return, two with sludge holding tanks
• Effluent chlorination
• Effluent dechlorination
• Post aeration
• Flow measuring
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of
Water Quality, construct and operate wastewater treatment facilities
with an ultimate capacity of 0.20 MGD. These subsequent facilities
shall be permitted to discharge 0.156 MGD initially. Following
additional approval from the Division, the facility may discharge up to
0.20 MGD.
3. Discharge from said treatment works into Cane Creek, a Class C-
Trout water in the French Broad River Basin, at the location specified
on the attached map.

i17) Permit NCO02546.1
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.075 MGD)
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration or expansion above 0.075
MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily.
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type, -
Sample Location
Flow
0.075 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28/jg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent 130135 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. 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.

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Receiving Stream: Canes Creek Drainage Basin: French Broad NPDES Permit No. NCO025461
Stream Class: C-Tr Sub -Basin: 04-03-06
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r Permit NCO025461
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.156 MGD)
Beginning upon expansion beyond 0.075 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average.
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency . ;
Sample
Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.156 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28jig/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. 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.

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Permit NCO025461
A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.2 MGD)
Beginning upon Authorization to Operate and discharge over 0.156 MGD (see A. (4.)) and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS'
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly.
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.2 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 200C 1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2/1VIonth
Composite
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 yg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
I Composite
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. 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. (4.) FLOW EXPANSION REQUEST
Prior to the average annual flow exceeding 0.156 MGD, the facility shall submit to the
Division a flow justification to obtain an Authorization to Operate the treatment facilities at
the increased flow of 0.20 MGD.
The wastewater flows should be determined and justified based on accurate wastewater now
records, agency guidance on flow estimates (15A NCAC 2H .0219), good engineering
practices and realistic projections of future projected flow additions. The justification must
be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
A copy of the flow justification shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

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PART I
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: YES X
IF YES, SOC NUMBER 99-08
No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Teresa Rodriguez -Mike Myers
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT
NPDES PERMIT
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Date June 24, 2002
COUNTY Mitchell
PERMIT NUMBER NCO025461
- GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility Name and Current Address: Town of Bakersville
Post Offic Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina
28705
2. Changes since previous action on NPDES Permit: None
3. Compare Discharge Point(s) on plans with NPDES Permit application.
List of all discharge points:
1 _,X 1 No Change
Change New Latitude: o Longitude: °
PART II - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
I have reviewed the plans and specifications submitted for the project
and recommend that the Authorization to Construct be issued.
A copy of the most recent
NPDES Staff Report is
attached.

J SOC PRIORITY JECT: Yes X No
IF YES, SOC NUMBER 99-08
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Teresa Rodriguez -Mike Myers
DATE: June 24, 2002
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Mitchell
PERMIT NUMBER NCO025461
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Town of Bakersville
Post Office Box 53
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
2.
Date of Investigation:
March 5,
2002
3.
Report Prepared By:
Michael
R. Parker, Env. Specialist
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mayor Charles Vines
828/688-2113
5. Directions to Site: The wastewater treatment plant is located six
hundred feet east of the intersection of North Carolina Highway
226 and North Carolina Secondary Road 1278 behind the Taylor Togs
Plant.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 360 00'49" Longitude: 820 09153"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. C10SW U.S.G.S. Quad Name Bakersville, N.C.
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
X Yes No If No, explain:

8. Topography (rertionship to flood plain(-�ncluded): Plant is
located adjacent to Cane Creek and is 6-8 feet above stream level.
It could probably be flooded in extreme flood conditions. Plant
was not flooded in 1999 during extreme rain.
9.
Location of nearest
dwelling:
100 feet to the
east.
10.
Receiving stream or
affected
surface waters:
Cane Creek
a. Classification: C-trout
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: FBR 06
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: fishing, wading, fish and wildlife propagation and
irrigation.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0.156 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? 0.075 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity 0.075 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
G. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The existing
wastewater treatment facilities consist of an influent pump
station, 'bar screen, flow splitter box, three, 0.025 MGD
extended aeration package plants, operated in parallel, each
with clarifier and sludge return facilities, two of the units
have sludge holding tanks. These units are followed by
effluent chlorination facilities, post aeration and flow
measuring and totalizing equipment.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: It is proposed to construct an new 0.156 mgd
extended aeration wastewater treatment plant (SBR) and new
ultraviolet disinfection facilities. The existing treatment
units (3) 25,000 gpd ext. aeration plant will be converted to
sludge digestion and storage.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: NA
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved
should be required not needed X

2. Residuals handliinand utilization/disposal creme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ
Permit Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
o. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):Solids are pumped
from the facility and taken to the Town's of Morganton and
Burnsville for disposal.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
Class II
4. SIC Codes(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary 01 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 06003
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? Yes
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications December 2001
Begin Construction April 1, 2002
Complete Construction January 1, 2003
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: Review of AA in submittal appears to
adequate for all of the types of
Connection to Regional Sewer System: alternatives.
Subsurface:
Other disposal options:

5.
Other
Special l(--,Ims:
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PART
IV -
EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Town of Bakersville has requested renewal of NPDES Permit No.
NCO025461 and expansion of the facility from 0.075 mgd to 0.156
mgd. The expansion is needed for long term infrastructure needs
of the Town and the high amount of I/I getting into the collection
system. Monthly monitoring data consistently show the facility
flows to be in excess of the 0.075 permitted flow and sometimes
exceed 0.100 mgd for the monthly average. Basically the facility
is in compliance with the other NPDES Permit and SOC limits.
Since the Town has no industry and the wastewater is only domestic
it is recommended that the requirements for toxicity be removed.
It is recommended that the permit be issued for expansion.
Signature of Report Preparer
eater Quality Regional Supervisor
Date

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Latitude 36'00'�Q" Longitude 82109'55"
Map # C10SW Sub -basin 04-03-06
Stream Class . C-Trout
Discharge Class 01 03 10
Receiving Stream Cane Creek
Design Q_a•075 MQP Permit expires: 31/01
QUAD LOCATION Town of Bakersville
NCO025461
Mitchell County
WWTP

State of North Caroli a
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
June 21, 2002
Mr. Charles E. Vines, Mayor
Town of Bakesville
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville , North Carolina 28705
NCDENR
Subject: ATC Request Acknowledgment
NPDES Permit NCO025461
ATC Number 025461A01
Bakersville WWTP
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Vines:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of your request for
Authorization to Construct (ATC) in accordance with NPDES Permit Number NC0025461. This
application has been assigned the number highlighted above.
Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations
from the Regional Supervisor prior to final action by the Division.
The ATC review process generally takes 90 days from the date your complete submittal is
received, however, due to current staff shortages that review period may take longer. Should any
additional information be required, the review engineer will contact you. If you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Mike Myers at [phone], extension 508.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING ANY
INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS APPLICATION.
Sincerely,
- Id. (
David A. Goodrich
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
cc: Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Unit Permit File
J. Vance McGougan, P.E. Hobbs, Upchurch & Assoc.�lj,)
P.O. Box 1737
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Lou S. Metcalf Town of Bakersville
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit Number 025461A01 Permit Tracking S]
Program Category Status Project Type
NPDES WW In review New Project
Permit Type Version Permit Classification
Authorization to Construct NPDES Facility AtoC
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
mike.myers
Permitted Flow
Facility
Facility Name
Major/Minor Region
Bakersville WWTP
Minor Asheville
Location Address
County
306 South Mitchell Avenue
Mitchell
Bakersville NC 28705
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name
Owner Type
Town of Bakersville
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Charles Vines
P.O. Box 53
Bakersville NC 28705
Dates/Events
Draft
Scheduled Public
Orig Issue App Received Initiated
Issuance Notice Issue Effective Expiration
06/12/02
Regulated Activities
Requested/Received Events
Wastewater treatment and disposal
RO staff report requested
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name
Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

Jun-19-02 10:55A BAK, jSVILLE TOWN HALL 1�4 688 2745 P.02
TOWN OF
Post Office Box 53
8 A, S E R S VI L LI E • NORTH CAROLINA
INCORPORATED 1869 Phone t828)688-2113 287013
MAYOR:
CHARLES E. VINES
June 19, 2002
Mr. Dave Goodrich, Unit Supervisor
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality- NPDES Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: ATC Request — Bakersville WWTP Improvements
Town of Bakersville, NDDES Permit # NC 0025461
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
ALDERMEN:
GEORGE A. WILSON
CHARLES NASH
GEORGE B. MORGAN
This letter is to confirm that Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A. is acting as agent for the Town of
Bakersville and is authorized to submit the referenced Authorization to Construct request on our
behalf.
Please contact Mr. Vance McGougan at their offices (910,692.6616) with questions or if additional
information is needed. Thank you in advance for your expedited review of this ACT permit
modification request,
q0SinereiyS. Metcalf
Town Clerk/Finance Officer
cc; Charles E. Vines, Mayor
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Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A.
Consulting Engineers
300 S.W. Broad Street • Post Office Box 1737 • Southern Pines, NC 28388
June 6, 2002
Mr. Dave Goodrich, Unit Supervisor
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality — NPDES Unit (�
512 North Salisbury Street �1
1617 Mail Service Center ,2
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 �Ur,
Re: ATC Request — Bakersville WWTP Improvements OENR - AWER 01"!11
Town of Bakersville, NDPES Permit #NC0025461 POINT SCtJRCC �• ,......,...-
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
This request is being made on behalf of the Town of Bakersville -in order to receive an authorization to
construct permit for the submitted plans and specifications to increase the existing permitted wastewater
treatment plant from 0.075 MGD to 0.20 MGD.
The project consists of the following:
• New submersible 350 gpm influent pumps,
• New 0.200 mgd ICEAS aeration treatment system with dual 25 HP 230 V scfm blowers,
• New UV disinfection system,
• New effluent weir and effluent flow metering and sampling,
• The existing WWTP will be converted to sludge aerobic digestion, thickening and storage
This project is in compliance with the requirements of an S.O.C. schedule between the Town of
Bakersville and DWQ. The Asheville Regional Office has been in close coordination with our office on
this project and has been copied directly on this submittal.
Please don't hesitate to contact Michael Wicker, P.E. or myself at [phone] if you have any
questions or need additional information. Thank you in advance for your expedited review of this ATC
permit modification request.
Sincerely,
HOBBS,, UPCHHUURCH & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
ance McGougan, P.E.,
Project Manager
Enclosures (three sets of plans and specifications, design calculations)
cc: The Honorable Charles E. Vines, Mayor, Town of Bakersville, (w/ one set plans, specs)
Mike Parker, NCDENR — Asheville Regional Office (w/ one set plans, specs)
Michael Wicker, P.E., HUA
HUA File BA0001
Southern Pines, NC • Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] • e-mail: [e-mail]
Myrtle Beach 9 Nags Head Raleigh • Charlotte • Beaufort

DENR / DWQ / NPDES Unit
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES Permit No. NC00025461
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Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name Town of Bakersville
Applicant Address P.O. Box 53, Bakersville, NC 28705
Facility Address Intersection of Hwy 226 & NCSR 1278
Permitted Flow (MGD) 0.075
Type of Waste Domestic
cillty Class
II
County
Mitchell
cility Status
Renewal
Regional Office
Asheville
Stream Characteristics
ceiving Stream
Cane Creek
Stream Classification
C-Tr
linage Area (sq. mi.)
22.4
Drainage. basin
French Broad
comer 7Q10 (cfs)
3.6
Subbasin
04-03-06
rater 7Q10 (cfs)
5.0
Use Support
NR
2 (cfs}
8.0
303(d) Listed
No
=rage Flow (cfs)
34.0
State Grid
C10SW
D (%)
3.1
USGS Topo Quad
Bakersville
Summary The Town of Bakersville has applied for the renewal of the existing permit.
Permit Issues The Town of Bakersville submitted an Engineering Alternative Analysis to
expand the plant to 0.2 MGD at the same time as the permit renewal. Excess flows in the
past and fines by the state have prompted the town to consider an expansion of the
treatment system. The town entered into an SOC in February 2000. The SOC required the
expansion or improvement of the treatment system and addressing inflow and infiltration
problems. They did some repairs of the collection system, but the 1/1 evaluation and
abatement program is still under way. The expansion request is been addressed separate
from the permit renewal to avoid delays in reissuing the permit.
Facility Description The facility consists of influent equalization structure with screening
and duplex submersible influent pumps, flow splitter, three 0.025 MGD extended aeration
package plants in parallel, each with a calrifier and sludge return, sludge holding tanks,
effluent chlorination, post aeration, flow measuring and totalizing equipment.
Waste Load Allocation (WLA) The last WLA was done in 1994. Limits were developed
based on secondary treatment standards.
Fact Sheet
Renewal _ NFIDES Permit NCO025461
Page 1
F.

COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Test The permit does not have toxicity test requirements.
DMR Instream and Effluent Data Review Data was reviewed for the period of January 1,
1999 to October 31, 2001. In 1999 the facility exceeded the monthly average flow limit 7
times. The SOC effective on February 2000, raised the flow limit to 0.150 MGD. The
average flow during 2000 was 0.0813 MGD and for 2001 the average flow was 0.0659
MGD.
Fecal Coliform was exceeded once in 1999. All other parameters were below permit limits.
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
• The permit had a Residual Chlorine limit of 64 Ng/I. As per Division guidelines this limit
was changed to 28 pg/I.
• The daily maximum limits for BOD, TSS and Fecal Coliform were changed to weekly
averages. This facility is a Publicly Owned Treatment System, therefore the limits
should be expressed as weekly average.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice: February 27, 2002
Permit Scheduled to Issue: April 12, 2002
NPDES UNIT CONTACT
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit,
please contact Teresa Rodriguez at [phone] ext. 595.
NAME:
Regional Office Comments
NAME: DATE:
NPDES SUPERVISOR: DATE:
Fact Sheet
Renewal -- NPDES NCO025461
Page P.

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L)ruary 14, 1997
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Engineer's Certification
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Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction of a flow equalization basin, flow splitter box, sulfur dioxide dechlorination, laboratory
building including Cl/SO2 and chlorinator/sulfonater rooms, and all associated pumps, piping and controls
such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the
approved plans and specifications.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
arnes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
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/ Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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Mr. Charles Vines, Mayor
Town of B akersville ' N
P.O. Box 53 FEB 1 8 19y7
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Subject: Permit No i_ACB025461
Town of BakersvilleWWTP
Authorization to Construct
Mitchell County
Dear Mayor Vines:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 16, 1996 by the 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 wastewater treatment
process consisting of the, addition of a flow equalization basin, flow splitter box, sulfur dioxide
dechlorination, laboratory building including Cl/S02 and chlorinator/sulfonater rooms; and all associated
pumps, piping and controls with discharge of treated wastewater into Cane Creek in the French Broad
River Basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A. of NPDES
Permit No. NCO025461 issued November 25, 1996, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NC0025461.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville 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 in -place 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 the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

Permit No. ACB025461�
Town of BakersvilleWWTP
Authorization to Construct
February 14, 1997
Page 2
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall 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
Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with
the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit Class I facilities at least
weekly and Class II, III and IV facilities daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly
manage and document operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the
wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the
terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject.the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-
215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality 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 Ms. Mary Cabe, telephone number (919) 733-
5083, extension 518.
Sincerely,
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Attachment
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�Asheviiie-Regional<Officew WaterQualitySectiow��7:3
Training and Certification Unit
Permits & Engineering Unit

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Permit No. ACB025461
Town of BakersvilleW nT
Authorization to Construct
February 14, 1997
Page 3
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction of a flow equalization basin, flow splitter box, sulfur dioxide dechlorination, laboratory
building including Cl/SO2 and chlorinator/sulfonater rooms, and all associated pumps, piping and controls
such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the
approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor S. RUELK A-er tary
February 11, 1985 Water Quality Division
FEB 19 1985
The Honorable George Conrad, Mayor
Town of Bakersville Western Regional Office
P . 0. Box 53 tkssheville, North Carolina
Bakerville, North Carolina 28705
SUBJECT: Amendment of Permit No. NCO025461
Authorization to Construct
Town of Bakersville
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Mitchell County
Dear Mayor Conrad:
A letter of request for the amendment of Authorization to Construct No. AC0025461
was received January 30, 1985, by the 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 a wastewater treatment facility expansion,
from 50,000 gallon per day to 75,000.gallons,per day. The expap,,sion consist of
a 25,000 gallon per day extended air package treatment facilitallon clarifier,
a 3,000 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, two (2) 100 GFM blowers, a 2,870 gallon
post aeration chamber equipped with air diffusers.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III
paragraph C of NPDES Permit No. NCO025461 issued September 1, 1984, and shall
be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed
in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit.No. NC0025461.
. The Permittee'must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance
with Part III paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of
in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
In event'the facilities fail to perform staisfactorily in meeting it's NPDES
permit effluent limits , the Town of Bakersville shall take such immediate correc-
tive action as may be required by this Division, including the construction of
additional wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Contd.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NCO025461
Page Two
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
If you have any questions orneed additional information, please contact Mr. Cecil
G. Madden, Jr., telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext.102.
Sincerely yours,
Vj. t F
R. Paul Wilms
Acting Director
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McGill, Lapsley and Associates
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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
�. James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
December 4, 1984
The Honorable George Conrad,
Town of Bakersville
P. 0. Box 53
Bakerville, North Carolina
Dear Mayor Conrad:
Mayor
28705
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Director
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DEC 10 1884
Western Rogional OfflcO
Asheville, North Carolina
SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO025461
Authorization to Construct
Town of Bakersville
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Mitchell County
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received
November 20, 1984, by the Division and final plans and specifications for the
subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authoriza-
tion is hereby granted for the construction of a wastewater treatment facility
expansion from 50,000 gallon per day to 75,000 gallons per day: The expansion
consist of a 25,000 gallon per day extended air package treatment facility
equipped with a flow splitter box, a 25,000 gallon aeration tank, a 4,150
gallon clarifier, a 3000 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, two (2) 100
CFM blowers, a 2,100 gallon chlorine contact chamber a gas feed chlorinator
and a cascade post aerator.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III
paragraph C of NPDES Permit No. NCO025461 issued September 1, 1984, and shall
be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are con-
structed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit
No. NC0025461.
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance
with Part III paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed
of in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting it's
NPDES permit effluent limits, The Town of Bakersville shall take such im-
mediate corrective action as may be required by this Division, including
the construction of additional wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Cont'd
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NCO025461
Page Two
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded
to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please
contact Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 102.
Sincerely yours,
Robert F. Helms
cc:. Mitchell County Health Department
McGill, Lapsley & Associates ,/
Asheville Regional Supervisor "
Mr. W. Lee Fleming, Jr.
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