NC0024295_Engineering Alternatives Analysis_20150817

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNING COVER SHEET
NC0024295
Connestee Falls WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Correspondence
Owner Name Change
201 Facilities Plan
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
August 17, 2015
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CONNESTEE FALLS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT No. 1
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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, NC
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Service Area
III. Existing Facilities
IV. Projected Wastewater Flows
V. Alternatives for Service
VI. Evaluation of Alternatives
VII. Environmental Considerations
VIII. Summary and Recommendations
Appendices
A. NPDES Permit
B. 1973 Construction Plans
C. Plant Site Photos
D. Unit Flow Reduction
E. Unit Flow Reduction Approval Letter
F. NPDES Permit Renewal Documentation
G. List of NPDES Permits
H. Brevard Contact Response
I. Cost Estimates
J. French Broad River Basin Plan
K. Environmental Report
L. Local Government Review
M. Discount Rates
N. Gwynn Valley Camp LLC — Tax Valuation Documentation
Figures
1. Vicinity Map
2. Location Map
3. WWTP No. 1 — Site Plan
4. Connestee Falls Sewerage Facilities
5. Service Area Map
6. Regional Existing WWTPs
7. Potential Land Application Site
8. Soils Map
9. Dedicated Land Application Site
10. Plant Expansion — Dedicated Site
11. Reuse Land Application Site
12.Plant Expansion — Reuse
13. Plant Expansion — Direct Discharge
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I. INTRODUCTION

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,;, 1.01 BACKGROUND
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
Transylvania Utilities, Inc. owns and operates two wastewater treatment plants that serve the Connestee
Falls development located in Transylvania County just south of the Town of Brevard and east of the Town
of Rosman (See Fig 1). The plants are located in different drainage basins but the same river basin
(French Broad) and have separate service areas of the Connestee Falls Development. Transylvania
Utilities, Inc. is seeking to expand the permitted flow for the Connestee Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant
No. 1.
The location of the Connestee Falls Wastewater Treatment Plants is shown on Figure 2. The Connestee
Falls Development is situated in the Appalachian Mountains within the French Broad River Basin.
The Connestee Falls WWTP No. 1 was initially completed in the early 1970's and has been in continuous
operation since completion of the plant. The current NPDES Permit NC 0024295, included as Appendix
A, was issued on July 1, 2011, and expires September 30, 2015. The system receives only domestic
wastewaters. The rated capacity of the existing plant is 300,000 gpd.
Under the original plans for the Connestee Falls Development, the intent for the wastewater treatment
facilities was to construct them in phases as actual home construction occurred. Thus, collection sewers
were installed throughout the developed street network while only built upon lots were connected. Sewer
collection facilities exist and are available for connection of platted, un-built upon Tots and there remains
an obligation by Transylvania Utilities to serve these lots.
Given the age of the existing plant and associated facilities, Transylvania Utilities retained professional
engineering services to investigate the structural integrity of the existing poured in place concrete tankage
comprising the treatment process. The results of this investigation indicate serious deterioration of the
amp concrete to the extent that reclamation/reconstruction is not feasible. This realization has led to a decision
to replace the existing treatment units with new facilities.
In order to fulfill the obligation of providing service to the existing as yet un-built upon lots which have
sewer literals, and assure available sewer service to those owners who already pay an availability fee,
Transylvania Utilities proposes in concert with the replacement of the existing plant to increase the
NPDES permitted capacity to handle the projected flow from these lots and construct a correspondingly
ra4 larger new plant. This process would include abandonment of the existing facilities upon completion of
the new plant.
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An aerial view of the existing facilities at Plant No. 1 is presented as Fig 3.
1.02 SCOPE OF STUDY
In view of the service commitment to all of the platted residential parcels, Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
authorized LandDesign to conduct a study to evaluate in accordance with the NCDENR — EAA Guidance
Document, altematives for providing wastewater treatment and disposal.
The scope of this study, as presented herein, includes a review of the existing wastewater treatment
facilities, base mapping of the existing service area, projections of wastewater flows, and identification
and evaluation of alternatives. Under separate contract, Transylvania Utilities, Inc. has also authorized
an updated environmental review for the area by Clearwater Environmental Consultants.
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II. SERVICE AREA

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SERVICE AREA
Due to drainage and topographical features, combined with the element of project phasing, it was
determined in the original utility planning that the project would be served by two independent waste
treatment plants. As shown on Figure 2, these plants are on extreme, opposite sides of the development
and while the development is a unified community all served by Transylvania Utilities, each plant has its
own service area, with Plant No. 2 having a significantly smaller proportion of the overall community as its
service area.
Essentially Connestee Falls as develooe with orivatel, ►Red end operated utilities due to the
absence of any economically feasib ua blicIy owned faciliti
f., As stated previously, the plants date from the early '70's and Plant No. 1 is approaching the end of its
service life. An early composite of the "Connestee Falls Sewerage Facilities" map by Quible and
Associates is presented as Figure 4.
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2.02 PHYSICAL CONTEXT
The service areas of each plant are depicted on Figure 5, and highlights the fact that the majority of the
n development is served by Plant No. 1. Table 1 presents the service connection summary for the two
services areas.
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Table 1: Service Area Summary
Plant ID
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No. 2
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118
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Note: that currently neither plant serves any area or customers outside of the Connestee Falls
Development, and at this time no capacity is being requested or allocated for outside development.
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III. EXISTING FACILITIES

SECTION III
EXISTING FACILITIES
3.01 CONNESTEE FALLS WWTP NO. 1
As noted previously an aerial view of the Connestee Falls Plant No. 1 is presented as Figure 3 and a
copy of 10 plan sheets dated 1/08/73 by Quible and Associates of the "Waste Treatment Facilities" are
rag included in Appendix B. The rated capacity of the existing facilities, and the NPDES permitted flow is
300,000 gpd. While the plant and plant site reportedly were designed to accommodate an expansion of
doubling the plant to a capacity of 600,000 gpd, no additional facilities were ever constructed.
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Access to the plant site is via a private drive off of the Highway 276 (Greenville Highway) and leads first
to the influent pump station, which as shown on Figure 3 is remote from the waste treatment plant
(approximately 850'). Transylvania Utilities owns all of the land on which the plant and pump station are
located. The northwest corner of the plant site has significant topographical challenges.
3.02 PLANT PROCESSES AND NPDES PERMIT
As noted in the NPDES Permit in Appendix A, the plant processes currently include:
• Influent Pump Station
• Concrete Influent Flow Splitter Box
• Dual Aeration Basins
• Dual Rectangular Clarifiers
• Chlorine Contact Chamber
• Effluent Flow Meter
• Liquid Dechlorination System
• Aerobic Sludge Digester with Dewatering Box
Originally constructed drying beds are no longer in use -all sludge is disposed of off -site.
Effluent flows from the plant by gravity to the point of discharge (see Fig. 2) to the French Broad River.
The NPDES permit effluent limits essentially require secondary level treatment to BOD of 30 mg/I and
TSS of 30 mg/I (monthly average) with limits on chlorine residual and fecal coliform.
Plant research indicates no history of permit violations.
Several photos of the plant are presented in Appendix C and highlight the deteriorated condition of the
concrete structures.
3.03 PLANT CONDITION
As noted previously the Connestee Falls Plant NO. 1 constructed iri 197 ,i now over 40 years in service
and the results of a structural investigation of the existing concrete -Tankage for aeration and clarifies
indicates substantial deterioration of the concrete tankage that can be seen in the photos in Appendix C.
Inspection of the influent pump station indicates relatively good condition. The station was designed to
accommodate the full build -out of the plant to 600,000 gpd.
3.04 PLANT SITE CHARECTERISTICSS t
While the existing plant site shown on Figure 3 has severe limitations along on the northt boundary
due to steep slopes, site evaluation indicates sufficient area exists to the north/northeast to allow for
expansion/replacement of the existing facilities.
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IV. PROJECTED WASTEWATER FLOWS

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PROJECTED WASTEWATER FLOWS
4.01 HISTORICAL FLOWS
In December 2014, LandDesign, on behalf of Transylvania Utilities, completed an evaluation and analysis
of historical flows with the Connestee Plant No. 1. This report is included as Appendix D. This report at
the time of its completion documented service connections at 944. Based upon a review of plant flows,
taking the average of the three highest daily flows in December 2013, the calculated unit flow was
determined to be 296.6 gpd/connection. A subsequent unit flow reduction approval (See Appendix E) set
new connection unit flows at 85 gpd/connection/bedroom or 255 gpd/3 bedroom single-family residential
home.
For the purposes of this study while average daily flows shown in the self monitoring reports are usually
low, a unit flow of 300 gpd / connection has been used for projecting future wastewater flow. The low unit
flow is perceived to be a function of the second home nature of the development.
4.02 PROPOSED PLANT DESIGN FLOW
Due to the fact that the collection system serving Connestee Falls has been installed with service
connections in place, another 534 single-family lots exist on which new homes can be built which would
be served by Plant No. 1.
The maximum day flow in the max month of December 2013, was 292,000 gallons. For the purposes of
this EAA and NPDES expansion, Transylvania Utilities proposes a new design/permitted capacity of:
Design Flow Calculation
Historical Max Day = 292,000
Committed Potential Conn = 534 SF Lots
Lot Unit Flow Approved = 85 gpd/bedroom
3 Bedroom Home
4 Bedroom Home
= 255 gpd (at 534 = 136,170 gpd)
= 340 gpd (at 534=181,560 gpd)
Proposed Design Unit Flow (Mix of home sizes) = 300 gpd
Additional Capacity Required = 300 gpd X 534 = 160,200 gpd
New Calculated Design Flow = 452,200 gpd
Proposed Design Flow = 460,000 gpd
Due to the fact that there are no specific requirements/ordinances as to the minimum or maximum
number of bedrooms per house in the Connestee Falls Development, some conservatism in the Design
Flow is deemed prudent. It should be noted however that the nature of the homes are used in many
cases as second homes, thus there already exists a mixture of 3 and 4 bedroom homes.
This analysis supports a new build out rated capacity of 460,000 gpd in lieu of the original design at
600,000 gpd.
4.03 NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL
In accordance with the requirements of the July 1, 2011 NPDES permit, Transylvania Utilities submitted
FRI an application for permit renewal on February 27, 2015. This request was acknowledged on March 4,
2015.
In the renewal request (see Appendix F), Transylvania Utilities vice president Martin Lashua, indicated
'ts' the intent to pursue a plant expansion and submit a new application for an expanded NPDES permit
capacity -now set for increase from 300,000 gpd to 460,000 gpd.
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V. ALTERNATIVES FOR SERVICE

SECTION V
ALTERNATIVES FOR SERVICE
,.,, 5.01 GENERAL
Under the Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) Guidance Document (6/23/05), an evaluation of the
potentially viable wastewater disposal alternatives must be conducted. Specifically the EAA must
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Connection to an existing WWTP (public or private)
Land Application Alternatives
Wastewater Reuse
Surface Water Discharge
Combinations of the Above
The following sections present descriptions of the altematives and background information specific to the
Connestee Falls Service Area and the evaluation of economic feasibility is presented in Section VI.
m' 5.02 UTILIZATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
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As stated previously, the existing Connestee No. Plant is over 40 years old, has significant structural
issues and is deemed in need of replacement by Transylvania Utilities due to the extent of deterioration
and age of the plant. The plant site however is sufficient for the proposed plant replacement and
expansion.
a! 5.03 CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING FACILITY
A review of the NCDENR database 001 indicates that there are 21 existing NPDES permits 002 issued
for Transylvania County and a list of these is included in Appendix G. The facilities within five miles of the
Fi" Connestee Falls WWTP No. 1 are the Connestee Falls WWTP No. 2 and the Sherwood Forest WWTP.
The location of these plants is shown on Figure 6.
The only existing NPDES permitted facility besides Connestee Falls WWTP No. 2 is the small Sherwood
Forest plant NPDES 0048658 with a permitted capacity of 15,000 gpd discharging to the Little River. This
plant is not considered a viable alternative for service.
SIM A potential connection to the Brevard WWTP was also considered. The nearest possible point of
connection to the Brevard system is approximately 7 miles from the Connestee WWTP No. 1. Preliminary
indication from with Brevard representatives (reference Appendix H) is that collection system upgrades of
the existing Neely Road Pump Station and a significant bulk sewer capacity charge of between $4.50 and
'I $11..7 _ner 1 0 II ns A limited assessment of this alternative indicated it is not an economically
viable alternative in addition to not being located within 5 miles of the Connestee Plant No. 1.
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5.04.01 ON LOT SEPTIC
fm, Design of the original Connestee Falls site plan was based on the premise that all lots would have gravity
sewer collection facilities to each lot f ice, thus no approvals exist for on -site septic disposal.
Further, lot dimensions, variable soil conditions, challenging topography, other physical features
(drainage ways, etc.) and the constraint on net buildable area that would be imposed by required on -site
'°"i septic and repair areas lead to the conclusion that this is not a viable alternative.
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5.04.02 LAND APPLICATION
Sufficient land area for land application does not exist within the Transylvania Utilities, Inc. WWTP No. 1
plant site. For the purposes of this study, a cursory review of the area surrounding the Connestee Falls
Development was conducted to identify undeveloped potentially viable land tracts for land application.
While it is not currently known if the Gwynn Valley Camp, LLC tract (see Figure 7) is available for
purchase, it's proximity to the plant makes it logistically favorable for a land application site. This parcel's
size, topography, and soils also appear to lend themselves for consideration as the basis for a land
application alternative. This tract is privately owned and for the purposes of this study it was assumed it
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Transylvania County soils surveys were reviewed and soils classifications (see Appendix I) for this site
are shown on Figure 8. While site soils vary considerably over the site generally in relation to topography,
sufficient soils appear to be available to merit evaluation of this site. Based on the soil types more
generally located off the steepest slopes (>50%) a hydraulic loading rate of 0.5' lweek appears feasible
but not overly conservative as an average application rate over the entire site. (A detailed on -site soils
analysis was not conducted as part of this study.)
For the purposes of this study it has been assumed that under a Land Application Alternative a new plant
would be constructed with 160,000 gpd sent to the land application site and 300,000 gpd directly
discharged i.e. under the current NPDES permit. Also, it is assumed that this would be a "dedicated" land
application site with the appropriate, applicable buffers. For the purposes of evaluating this altemative it
was assumed that a secondary level of treatment would be adequate for land application thus requiring
400' buffers.
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An alternative to a conventional secondary level treatment -land application was considered for reuse
quality treatment on the existing Connestee Falls golf Course. While it is not known if the present owners
would entertain an agreement for effluent application to the course, it represents the most viable option
and location for a reuse application.
Use of the golf course would require a number of modifications to the irrigation system to provide
reliability, establish required buffers, maintain a freshwater supply to greens, and to provide for an
updated and more sophisticated controls and monitoring system.
As a reuse project it has been assumed that 300,000gpd would continue to utilize the existing NPDES
permit and 160,000gpd would be treated in a new reuse quality waste treatment plant to be located on
the Connestee Plant No. 1 site.
5.06 DIRECT DISCHARGE TO SURFACE WATERS
,M, Based on a preliminary evaluation of the French Broad River Point of discharge, it appears that an
expansion of the NPDES permit is feasible.
As shown on Figure 3, the existing point of discharge is to the French Broad River upstream of the NC
furl 276 crossing. Because no other point of discharge exists within close proximity to the existing plant, it is
assumed that the discharge point for the plant will remain in the same location for the purposes of this
study.
While the EAA guidance memorandum suggests comparison of a discharge expansion alternative both
with and without filtration, CWS Systems would propose the addition of filtration to increase the reliability
of the plant to meet effluent limits.
On this basis then, the proposed treatment processes to be included in a plant replacement as a basis for
economic comparison for direct discharge would include:
— Influent Screening
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- Extended Aeration Activated Sludge Treatment
— Secondary Settling (Circular Clarifier)
- Effluent Filtration
— UV Disinfection
— Backup chlorination/ dechiorination
- Post Aeration
- Effluent Monitoring and Flow Management
— New Standby Power Generator
5.07 COMBINATION OF ALTERNATIVES
pin Although the EAA guidance memorandum suggests that consideration be given to "combined"
altematives that consider the feasibility of a "conjunctive" permit, i.e. land application during low flow
periods and discharge during higher wet weather flows, there is little history of such permits in North
Carolina and such a scenario presents additional operational challenges while also making the general
assumption that stream flows will automatically be higher (i.e. that rainfall is certain to occur) in certain
months or requires the addition of actual stream flow monitoring to govem which option is being used.
A more practical alternative considered in this study was the option of maintaining the existing 300,000
gpd plant as direct discharge and sending 160,000 gpd to the land application site.
5.08 SUMMARY
In summary, based on a review of possible alternatives for increasing the capacity of the Connestee Falls
WWTP No. 1 to allow it to grow to meet the needs of its service commitments, the following options have
been evaluated:
1. Combination of continued direct discharge of 300,000 gpd to French Broad River and land
application of 160,000 gpd on a "dedicated" site (the Gwynn Valley Camp Site).
121ri 2. Combination of continued direct discharge of 300,000 gpd to French Broad River and land
application assuming beneficial reuse to the Connestee Falls Golf Course.
3. Plant expansion to 460,000 gpd and continued discharge to French Broad River.
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VI. EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES

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EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES
6.01 DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATIVES
As concluded in Section V from the identification of possible alternatives for providing additional treatment
capacity for the Connestee Falls WWTP Outfall 001 service area, three alternatives appear feasible for
more detailed economic comparison. Each of the alternatives is described in more detail below:
1. Land Application — Dedicated Site
Under this alternative, the existing plant site would continue to be utilized to treat and direct
discharge of the existing permitted flow of 300,000 gpd to the French Broad River. The additional
160,000 gpd would be sent to the Gwynn Valley Camp, LLC site for land application. Based upon
the assumed soil hydraulic loading rate of 0.5"/week and design flow of 160,000 gpd
(approximate loading rate of 1,940 gpd/acre), the required direct land application area is
approximately 83 acres, exclusive of buffers, etc.
The actual total land area that would need to be acquired would include the necessary buffers
(400' from any building or in this case any property line and stream buffers, etc.), allowances for
drainage features, access roads, wet weather storage pond, and irrigation pump station. In
addition, it is anticipated that purchase of the required land area would necessitate the ancillary
purchase of unusable area as a component of the negotiation for the land. Thus Figure 9 depicts
a parcel boundary for the land application site that acknowledges these assumptions, and this
land area is accordingly the basis for the economic comparison of alternatives.
This alternative would include the following components referenced in Figures 9 and 10:
— Install a new 460,000 gpd WWTP with the following processes:
• Influent Screening
• Flow Equalization
• Extended Aeration Activated Sludge Treatment
• Circular Clarifier
• Effluent Filtration
• UV Disinfection
• Backup Cl2 and Dechlorination
• Post aeration
• Sludge Holding/ Digestion
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• Effluent Flow Metering & Flow Splitter
— Install Effluent Pumping Station (160,000 gpd —112 gpm)
fan— Install Force Main to Wet Weather Pond (3600')
- Construct 90 day Storage Wet Weather Pond (14.4 MG Approximately 5 acres)
- Install Irrigation Pump Station w/ Controls
— Install Drip Irrigation System (83 Acres)
Application site is the Gwynn Valley Camp LLC site. Application site is approximate y �232 acres n
assess value per Transylvania County is $2,262,830.00 ($9,754/ac). �—
Im' 2. Land Application — Beneficial Reuse
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Under this alternative, a new 300,000 gpd plant would be constructed on the site of the Connestee
Falls WWTP 1 to treat and continue direct discharge to the French Broad River under the existing
NPDES permit. Plant processes would be identified to those enumerated above under Alternative 1.
A second plant would be installed on the Connestee Falls WWTP 1 plant site to produce reuse quality
effluent meeting the NCDWR Reuse Rules. This plant would have a rated capacity of 160,000 gpd.
This alternative is depicted on Figures 11 and 12. The reuse plant processes would include:
— Influential Screening
- Flow Equalization
- Dualized 80,000 gpd modular extended aeration activated sludge treatment trains
- Dualized Clarifiers
- Dualized Effluent Filters
- Dualized UV Disinfection
- Backup C12/ Dechlorination
- Sludge Holding/ Digestion
Five Day Emergency Holding Pond
Effluent from the reuse treatment plant would be pumped to a wet weather storage pond (minimum
90 days of storage).
A new irrigation pump station at the wet weather pond would be installed to supply treated effluent to
the Connestee Falls Golf Course. Modifications to the course irrigation system including modification
of existing irrigation zones and controls to only spray non -effluent water in buffer areas or on greens,
installation of new zones, lines and controls to irrigate non -fairway areas currently non irrigated, and
new system controls and monitoring equipment.
3. Direct Discharge — Plant expansion
Under this alternative the existing plant would be abandoned and a new plant constructed to treat
460,000 gpd. The proposed plant (Figure 13) would be built on the site of the existing plant.
Plant treatment processes would be essentially the same as in Alternative No. 1.
6.02 ECONOMIC EVALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
The alternatives as described in Section 6.01 have been compared on the basis of capital costs, including
r=1 non -construction items such as engineering and surveying, and recurring costs including operation and
maintenance costs annualized over a 20 year design life.
The following assumptions apply to these analyses:
1. Land costs vary widely in this area of Transylvania County depending on a myriad of factors such
as parcel size, accessibility, proportion of unusable land area (wetlands, floodplain, etc.)
tart topography, soils, tree cover, proximity to amenities, etc. In the case of land costs for the land
application alternatives these analyses have assumed that Gwynn y. Camp C site could be
acquired as a raw land purchase and that the land cost would b6($9,754 per acre for all land in
the acquisition. This assumption is believed to be reasonable for use as a comparative tool based
upon land valuations in the Transylvania land records.
2. The design loading rate has been assumed to be 0.5 inches/week — average — over the land
application site.
3. Wet weather storage would be sized based on a 90 day storage volume at average daily flow for
the proposed design flow.
4. The EPA discount rate is 4.625% (Appendix N).
5. Capital costs reflect recent experience in plant construction and equipment cost from
manufacturer's representatives. Operation and maintenance costs utilize data from Carolina
Water Services actual records for similar sized facilities.
6. That recurring costs remain constant over the design life (i.e. no inflation assumed) for the
purposes of the comparison.
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6.03 RESULTS OF INITIAL COMPARISON
The cost estimates for capital and O&M costs for the various alternatives are detailed in Appendix J, and
summarized in Table 6.1 below:
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Summary of Cost Comparisons
Alternate Capital Cost O&M Cost Total Cost
1 $9,758,100 $340.390 $14,139,600
2 $8,891,175 $344,490 $13,332,340
3 $6,322,250 $318,340 $10,454,940
The results of the cost comparison indicate that the replacement of the plant and continued surface
discharge is significantly more economical over the life of the facility than either of the land application
alternatives. Also, the land application alternative assumed the availability of land for purchase in
relatively close proximity to the plant and absent the right eminent domain could prove problematic if land
"si owners were unwilling to sell the required land area. Further, it is not known if the owners of the
Connestee Falls Golf Course would be receptive to the application of effluent to the course.
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VII. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

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SECTION VII
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
7.01 FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN
Excerpts from the French Broad River Basin Plan presented in Appendix J were reviewed as part of this
study. In particular the Basin Plan was reviewed to identify any specific water quality concerns relative to
a proposed expansion of the Connestee Falls WWTP Outfall 001.
The Basin Plan does not identify the French Broad River as an impaired stream nor identify any specific
water quality issues.
7.02 HABITAT REVIEW
In addition to review of the Basin Plan, Transylvania Utilities, Inc. also authorized a more detailed study of
the French Broad River (downstream) habitat. A report of findings by Clearwater Environmental
Consultants, Inc. is presented in Appendix K. In conclusion, the proposed replacement and expansion of
this DWQ permitted minor facility is not likely to cause an adverse impact to any federally or state listed
threatened or endangered species.
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VIII. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SECTION VIII
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
8.01 SUMMARY
On behalf of Transylvania Utilities, Inc., LandDesign has completed a study and economic evaluation of
possible alternatives for continued and expanded service to their Connestee Falls Service Area. The
study identified, based on requests for service, the need to expand permit capacity from 300,000 gpd to
460,000 gpd.
The results of the economic comparison of multiple alternatives in accordance with the NCDENR EAA
gm) Guidance indicate that expansion of the current surface discharge facility is the most economically viable
alternative for provision of service.
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Environmental habitat review concluded that a proposed plant expansion would not endanger any
federally or state protected species.
8.02 RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the information, data, analysis, and conclusions presented in this study it is recommended that
Transylvania Utilities, Inc. file an NPDES Permit Application for expansion of the Connestee Falls WWTP
Outfall 001 to 460,000 gpd and submit this Report in support of the application. Upon receipt of final
r. 1 effluent limits and approval of this Report it is further recommended that Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
proceed with final design and preparation of construction documents sufficient to request an Authorization
to Construct from NCDWQ.
IRA
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Permit NC0024295
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 provisions 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,
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Connestee Falls WWTP No. 1
5999 Greenville Highway
Brevard, NC
Transylvania County
to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1. 2011.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2015.
Signed this day June 14, 2011:
e-6 Ieen H. Sullins, Director
k Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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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 exciutive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
Is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.30 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
• Concrete influent flow splitter
• Dual aeration basins with mechanical aerators
• Dual rectangular clarifiers
• Chlorine contact chamber
• Flow meter
• Liquid dechlorination system
• Sludge digester with dewatering box
This system discharges from Connestee Falls WWTP #1 at 5999 Greenville Highway near
Connestee Falls in Transylvania County.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into
the French Broad River, a class B-Trout water in the French Broad River Basin.
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Stream Class: B-Trout
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Receiving Stream: French Broad River
HUC: 06010105
NC0024295
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
Connestee Falls WWTP #1
Outfall 001

Permit NC0024295
A (1) EFFLUENT LIMITS AND NICYNITORING REQUIREMENTS —Duda!! 001
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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Solids, Total Suspended - C0530
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Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 pgll to be in compliance with
the permit. However, the Petmitttee shall continue to record and submit ail values reported by a
North Carolina certified laboratory (including -field certified), even if these values fall below 50 Ag/I. -
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 foam in other than trace amounts.
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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.
aatesis
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.
Rin 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.
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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 maybe 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.
D 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).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
AMC
i 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.
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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.
fml 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
1=1 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)(I) of the CWA.
p"' 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
rat 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
1. 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 122.411.
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 sectionjs) 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)1
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
`.1 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)
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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)1
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
(,p, 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)1
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]
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 lI 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)]
PR+ 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
(=A [40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part IT. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part 11. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part U. 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.
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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 arty injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
`.1 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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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 arty 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 .
For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
rap 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
,,E 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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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
'.4 (h)]•
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,
(.1the 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
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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
ran 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)
(2)
(3)
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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
0.1 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. f 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.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. 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.
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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
rxi > 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
(.1 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)1.
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
rah (c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CPR 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
(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).
fart c. Prohibition of Bypass
(I) 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.
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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
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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)]: 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.I 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
ra, 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
1. 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
f=' 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
gal 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 122.41J.
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.
5. 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 Perntittee'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 recofcds 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)j.
Section E Reporting Requirement
1. Change in Discharge
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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)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
Em, 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 art approved land application
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The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or
other activities that night result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (2)J.
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
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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)1
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. b. 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 Pennittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part It E. 5 and 6. of this permit
at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part 11. 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. Noncompjiance 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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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 Monitorine,
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 ug/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per
liter (500 ug/L) for 2.4- ' itrophenol and for 2 methyl-4.6-dinitrophenoI; 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 ug/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)]
Jriterference
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 21.1.0903 (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 213.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "MU':
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that (15A NCAC
214.0903 (b) (34)1
(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;
f t (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 4032]
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
''1 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
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Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
I. 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)]
Pr, 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 dosed 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
min 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
,a, 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
,rC, 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
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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
tunes; 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
forl by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or an 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 t1? (2)1 .
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 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 11 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 211.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (b) (1), (2)1
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 (f) (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.
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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.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .09051
4. Headworks A.nalysis (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 211.0909, 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).
5. 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 Perrnittee
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 (0 (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a))
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC),
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
ran 143-215.1 (a) (8))
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their Ills
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(0(2)(v)]
The Permittee must:
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Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
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a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at Ieast 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
mri 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 403.121
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(0(5)1
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
r., 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.
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
twl following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in
f=' 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
M- 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)j
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)j
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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Connestee Falls Development
Connestee Falls WWTP No. 1
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
5999 Greenville Highway
Brevard, North Carolina
Transylvania County
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Connestee Falls Development
Connestee Falls WWTP No. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. System History
III. Basis for Unit Flow Reduction
IV. Proposed Plant Design Flow
Appendices
A. Monthly Flow Record 2012-2014
B. Max Month Flow Records
C. Flow Meter Calibration Certificates
D. NPDES Permit
Figures
I. Vicinity Map
II. System Map
III. Graph of One Year Flows
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Connestee Falls community is located south of Brevard, NC off the Greenville
Highway, just south of the French Broad River, as shown on Figure 1. The
development begun in the early 1970's now has 1,008 homes and is provided water and
sewer services by Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
The site contains developed lots beyond those already occupied that have infrastructure
completed and are available to build on. Availability fees are collected monthly from
these lot owners.
The development consists exclusively of single family detached residential homes,
other than the clubhouse serving the Connestee Falls Golf Club. Figure 2 is an overall
master plan of the Connestee Falls water/sewer system.
The development is provided sewer service via a sanitary sewer collection system
containing 31 lift stations and complimentary gravity sewer facilities. The collection
system conveys wastewater flows to the Connesstee Falls WWTP No. 1 located on
Greenville Highway (See Figure 1) for treatment with disposal via an effluent gravity
line to the French Broad River.
II. SYSTEM HISTORY
Begun in the early 1970's, the Connestee Falls development enjoyed robust lot sales
and home construction. During the 2008-2012 recession, few homes were built. The
entire infrastructure was installed so even though current connections stand at 1,008,
Transylvania Utilities, Inc. is committed to serving another 652 completed/platted lots
to which water and sewer service connections have been installed.
The original Connestee Falls WWTP was designed and constructed in 1973 with a rated
capacity of 300,000 gpd. Based on recent flow records, this capacity is inadequate to
serve the development's total 1,660 lots at build out. Further, the plant's life expectancy
is now questionable based on recent detailed structural investigation of the concrete
tankage.
The collection system does not have significant infiltration/inflow based upon an
examination of flow records at the waste treatment plant. The plant does not have a
history of NOV's.
In view of the current flows and commitment to serve all the platted lots, combined
with the deteriorating condition of the plant, Transylvania Utilities is evaluating
alternatives for plant replacement and expansion. Consideration is being given to
requesting a unit flow reduction for the capacity required to serve the remaining 652
lots.
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III. BASIS FOR UNIT FLOW REDUCTION
In accordance with 2T .0114(f) [15A NCAC 02T. 0114(f)], an evaluation has been
".. completed in support of requesting a unit flow reduction.
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While specific records for building permits to document number of bedrooms are not
available due to the age of the development, an aerial and street level review indicates
homes are generally 3-4 bedrooms with 2,500-3,500 sf of living space. As mentioned
above the system serves the Golf Club Clubhouse; however, as a degree of
conservatism in calculating current unit flows, the clubhouse usage has been included
in total flows.
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Monthly wastewater flows at the plant for the period of January 2012 to July 2014 are
presented in Appendix A. Additionally for the peak month during this period,
December 2013, daily flows are presented in Appendix B. Copies of "Certificate of
Calibration" for the effluent flow recorder are presented in Appendix C. (for reference
a copy of the plant's NPDES permit is presented in Appendix D).
For the max month of December 2013, the three days with the highest daily total flow
were:
DATE
DAILY FLOW (MGD)
12/22/13
0.273
12/23/13
0.274
12/27/13
0.292
TOTAL
0.839
AVERAGE (rounded)
0.280
Three connections were added in 2013 and one in 2014 to reach the current total of
1,008. Conservatively then the calculated unit flow would be (rounded) 278
gpd/connection.
Given the history of the Connestee Falls development, a review of the current housing
and the consistency of future lots with existing lots, it is proposed that capacity for
future connections be conservatively based on a unit flow of 280 gpd/connection.
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IV. PROPOSED PLANT DESIGN FLOW
Transylvania Utilities, Inc. would like to pursue a plant expansion (NPDES permit
expansion) in 2015 in concert with the replacement of the existing Connestee Falls
gm WWTP. On the basis of the recent housing density and flow records review, a design
capacity for the new plant is proposed to be based on service to the existing customers
with a conservative capacity of the max day of record — December 27, 2013 at 0.292
mgd and an allocation for service to the remaining developed lots at 280 gpd/lot for
652 lots = 182,560 gpd. These service capacities would total 474,500 gpd, thus the
proposed design capacity would be 475,000 gpd or an increase in the NPDES permit
from 300,000 by 175,000 gpd.
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of the NPDES permit in concert with the required 2015 renewal.
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APPENDIX A:
MONTHLY FLOW RECORD 2012-2014
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NC
188
430
1MN5YLVANN41
NC0024295
WYmni o8en• Amaa Tol0 -Maxlmum)D(
-
-
.
_
9/30/2035
AIR
NC
188
4301MNSYLVANIA
et
N00024295
T.WSuapmded Solld,• Av.nfl)M(
30.0114)
30.0)M)
((RA
3/1V
9/30/1015
9.46
620
370
a0S
266
270
4.10
1.35
433
5.80
580
ATR
NC
188
430
IMNSYLVANIARI
NC0024295
Total Suspended 5o641- Ma..m,0, ID)
a50(DI
45.0(01
.RA
1M
9/30/2015
ATR
N[
188
430
tMNSYIYANIARI
N[0034295
fecal Col -Arnep lM)
10010100
.1M)
2008/100
(MIMI
MM..l
11W
9/30/2015
2.77
1.00
1,19
1.32
237
2.59
7.78
11.07
19.32
16005
1415
ATR
NC
188
430
TRANSYLVANIA RI
NC0074295
Fecal Collor..Maermum(0)
4000
10000
ID)
4004/
100m1
ID)
4/100m
1/644
9/30/2015
1120
ATR
NC
188
430
IMNSYLVANIA MI
NC0024795
Total Nitrogen
-
-
.LA
2/Amual
Yes
9/30/2015
-
-
-
-
3,3
ATR
NC
188
4301MNSTIVANIA11I
NC0074235
Total Phosphor.-
.N
2/30012el
Yes
9/30/2015
-
-
-
lY
1.9

i 1 i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2012
2013
2013
2014
Dec.12
lan-13
Fe6.13
Mar.13
Anl•11
May.13
lurvll
101.13
Aug-13
5e0.13
04143
NOv13
Dec-13
M41n46M
Jan-14
Feb.14
Mar-10
60r-14
May.14
Jun.14
Ju1.14
Au1.14
1<0•14
00.54
Nov.14
Dec.14
lan.15
Fe6,1S
Mar.1S
A08.15
0.172
0.179
0.198
0.192
0.185
0.188
0.210
0.210
0.251
0.251
0.176
0.237
0.227
0.242
0.214
0.212
0.158
0.188
0726
0.233
0.229
0.235
0.213
0.227
0.318
0263
0.227
0.220
0,271
0.253
0.392
0.339
0.231
0.266
0.391
0.292
0.392
0.290
0.179
0.710
U. 284
0.291
0.222
0299
5.123
5457
6.144
5.370
5.735
5.628
6.516
6.306
7.781
7.7111
5.280
7.347
6.901
7.487
6.515
n 578
3.315
11.6
15.234
10.2
8.8
8.9
126
15.5
18.8
20.1
59.9
19.3
16.4
12.3
11.5
14.519
83
8.6
9A
13.1
16.4
19.8
20.3
13.0
9.5
10.0
14.5
17.0
19.5
210
20.5
20.5
17.0
130
13.0
21.000
10.0
9.5
10.0
160
17.5
21.0
21.0
6.9
6.979
6.9
6.8
6.6
6.8
6.8
70
67
6.7
6.1
6.9
67
6.9
6.783
6.7
6.8
69
6.9
69
6.9
7.1
6.9
62
6.7
6.9
6l
7.1
6.7
6.6
61
6.9
7.0
6.9
7.100
6.9
6.8
69
7.0
7.0
6.9
7l
0.0
0000
00
0.0
00
0.0
00
0.0
0.0
00
0.0
00
00
0.0
0.000
00
0.0
00
0.0
00
00
00
<20
<20
<10
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<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
<20
0.000
<20
<20
<20
420
420
<20
<20
1.7
2.901
lA
32
2.1
2.3
1.4
0.6
2.4
0.8
00
00
35
4.6
2.012
81
1.1
24
3.7
00
4.7
3.5
<.3
3 4
3 1
2.6
3 4
23
3.9
3-1
<2 0
1
n
8.8
8900
15.8
6 6
1.3
60
42
113
5.2
009
0.224
' 7,
? 05
r-J-.
1.40
008
000
04SINIMEM0.117
003
000
000
000
000
0.68
305
<0.10
0.21
<0.10
40.10
0.21
043
023
031
Ku I
0.57
0.11
1.400
0.12
<0.10
<0.1
40.1
40.1
1.53
490
740
4.729
630
6.13
593
6.68
4.10
3.35
4.30
163
3.30
5.46
9.15
11.50
5.694
1530
5.20
502
480
397
3.63
2.58
61
9.2
7.3
8.2
62
48
8.2
3.7
6.7
7.0
14.5
14.9
14.900
205
100
6.7
74
7A
69
4S
1 63
16.803
132
100
100
1.82
3 31
2.99
4.64
10 61
7.54
4.21
1.41
3.67
3.627
2.11
1.32
1.19
3.15
2 21
6.90
15.65
2
1
1
5
60
20
le
32
9
11
2
15
60.000
5
3
2
19
6
21
23
3.350
-
-
-
3.2
-
49
-
4.050
-
-
4.4
-
-
1.900
.
16
-
1,2
-
1.400
1.6

Unit Flow Reduction Request
Connestee Falls Development
APPENDIX B:
MAX MONTH FLOW RECORDS
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Month
Daily Flow
Date (mgd)
Nov-13 Max 0.391
Nov-13 Average 0.227
Dec-13
12/01/13 0.223
Dec-13
12/02/13 0.223
Dec-13
12/03/13 0.183
Dec-13
12/04/13 0.222
Dec-13
12/05/13 0.215
Dec-13
12/06/13 0.271
Dec-13
12/07/13 0.244
Dec-13
12/08/13 0.245
Dec-13
12/09/13 0.245
Dec-13
12/10/13 0.271
Dec-13
12/11/13 0.238
Dec-13
12/12/13 0.231
Dec-13
12/13/13 0.213
Dec-13
Dec-13
12/14/13 0.238
12/15/13 0.238
Dec-13
Dec-13
12/16/13 0.239
12/17/13 0.234
Dec-13
12/18/13 0.206
Dec-13
12/19/13 0.187
Dec-13
12/20/13 0.214
Dec-13
12/21/13 0.273
Dec-13
12/22/13 0.273
Dec-13
12/23/13 0.274
Dec-13
12/24/13 0.251
Dec-13
12/25/13 0.251
Dec-13
12/26/13 0.251
Dec-13
12/27/13 0.292
Dec-13
12/28/13 0.268
Dec-13
12/29/13 0.268
Dec-13
12/30/13 0.270
Dec-13
12/31/13 0.234
Dec-13 Max 0.292
Average of top 3 (Dec 13) = 0.280
Top 3 Highest Average of Mont (Dec 13) = 0.241
Top 2
Top 1
Dec-13 Average 0.241 Highest Average Month
Jan-14 Max 0.290
Jan-14 Average 0.212
Feb-14 Max 0.176
Feb-14 Average 0.158
Mar-14 Max 0.210
Mar-14 Average 0.188
Apr-14 Max 0.284
Apr-14 Average 0.226
May-14 Max 0.291
May-14 Average 0.233
Jun-14 Max 0.278
Jun-14 Average 0.229
Jul-14 Max 0.299
JuI-14 Average 0.235
Aug-14 Max 0.270
Aug-14 Average 0.225
Sep-14 Max 0.253
Sep-14 Average 0.199
Oct-14 Max 0.395
Oct-14 Average 0.198
Grand Max 0.395
Grand Average 0.215
Yearly Max

Unit Flow Reduction Request
Connestee Falls Development
APPENDIX C:
FLOW METER CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES
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CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION
Certification Number: 04.03.14 .EFFLUENT RECORDER
CONNESTEE FALLS PLANT 1
UTILITIES INC.
BREVARD , NC
DAVID MEDLING
Instrumentation Services Inc.
an FCX Performance Company
10525-C Granite Street
Charlotte. Noah Carolina 28273
800-532-0415 FAX:[phone]
mmnr.lSlservesYOU.com
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
Instrument ID EFFLUENT RECORDER
Description 0-1 MOD
Location
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
HONEYWELL
0204Y253637000002
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Frequency SEMI-ANNUALLY
Classification IS09001
..� Calibration Type ROUTINE
Sop Number ISI-WI-1100
Environmental Conditions
Calibrated
Next Calibration Due Date
As Found Status
As Left Results
Acceptable Parameters
4/3/2014
10/31/2014
In Tolerance
In Tolerance
ISI certifies that the above listed Instrument(s) meets or exceeds specifications as stated in the service agreement or purchase order unless stated othenvise. The Calibration Standards used to perform the
calibration of the Instrumentis) above are traceable through the National Instime of Standards and Technology IN.I.S.T)or other National Metrology Institute (NMI) to the International Systetn of Units
ant (SI Units). ISI is registered to IS09001 and accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration. ISI's systems. processes, procedures. and work performed conform to the requirements of IS09001. IS017025,
MIL-STD-45662A. ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994. 21 CFR Pan I I. ISO 10012 pan 1. and AMS2750 as applicable end referenced in the service agreement undror purchase order. The standard referenced
for this calibration is indicated in the "Classification" above and ISI does not imply that the calibration meets any other standards or requirements unless specifically noted.
The "pass fail" indication provided on this report is fur your convenience and is an opinion ondror interpretation of the compliance/noncompliance of the results of the measurements. It is the end•users
rtt� responsibility to evaluate the compliance/noncompliance of the Instrument(s) based on the usage of the instrument and the measurement requirements. The responsibilities of ISI shall. in noesent. exceed
the cost of the service performed.
atr
seat
MID
This calibration cenifncate applies only to the Instrument(s1 listed above and shall not be reproduced except in full without the written permission of the Quality Manage; of ISI.
CALIBRATION RESULTS
Calibration Type: FLOW
Applied
Expected
Range Units
4.00 to 20.00
0.00 to 1.(10
Applied Expected
4.00 0.00
12.00 0.50
20.00 1.00
mA
MGD
Tolerance Specification:
0.25 % of Output Full Range
0.02 (+/-) Output Reading
Low Tolerance Hiatt Tolerance As Found
-0.02
0.48
0.98
0.02 0.00
0.52 0.50
1.02 1.00
As Left Pass / Fail Adjusted
0.00
0.50
1.00
Pass NO
Pass NO
Pass NO
Test Instruments Used During the Calibration
Test Instrument ID
2118004
Manufacturer
FLUKE
Serial Number
2118004
Last Cal Date
9/9/2013
Next Cal Date
9/9/2014
Notes about this Calibration
Calibrated By: Greg Fortner
1S1 utilres Electronic Signature in compliance with 21 CFR part 11
Job No. / Service:0898-000ROUTINE FIXED ISI
Page I of 1
/S1Fonn: 1150-09.01.13 ISI Quality System is:

CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION
... Certification Number: 04.03.14 .EFFLUENT TRANSMITTER
CONNESTEE FALLS PLANT 1
MIN
UTILITIES INC.
BREVARD,NC
DAVID MEDLING
I5I
Instrumentation Services Inc.
an FCX Performance Company
10525-C Granite Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
800-532-0415 FAX:[phone]
www./S/serverYOU.cont
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
Instrument ID EFFLUENT TRANSMITTER
Description 0-1 MGD
Location
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
ISCO
3010
202G0322 I
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Frequency SEMI-ANNUALLY
Classification 1S0900 1
.., Calibration Type ROUTINE
Sop Number ISI-WI-I100
Environmental Conditions
Calibrated
Next Calibration Due Date
As Found Status
As Left Results
Acceptable Parameters
4/3/2014
10/31/2014
In Tolerance
In Tolerance
ISI certifies that the above listed Instrument(s) meets or exceeds specifications as stated in the service agreement or purchase order unless stated otherwise. The Calibration Standards used to perform the
calibration of the Instrument(s) above are traceable through the National Institue of Standards and Technology IN.I.S.T1or other National Metrology Institute (NMI) to the International System of Units
Int (SI Units). ISI is registered to 1509001 and accredited to ISO/IGC 17025 for calibration. ISI's systems. processes. procedures. and work performed conform to the requirements of IS09001. IS017025.
MIL•STD-45662A. ANSI./NCSL Z540-I.1994. 2ICFR Part I1. 150 10012 pan 1. and AMS27S0 as applicable and referenced in the service agreement andror purchase order. The standard referenced
for this calibration is indicated in the "Classification- above and ISI dues not imply that the calibration meets any other standards or requirements unless specifically noted.
The "pass/fail" indication provided on this report is for your convenience and is an opinion and'or interpretation of the compliance.noncompliance of the results of the measurements. It is the end -users
sin responsibility to evaluate the compliance/noncompliance of the Instruments) based on the usage of the instrument and the measurement requirements. The responsibilities of I51 shall, in no event. exceed
the cost of the service performed.
i
MIN
ao
Mak
This calibration certificate applies only to the Instrument(s) listed above and shall not be reproduced except in full without the written permission of the Quality Manager of ISI.
CALIBRATION RESULTS
Calibration Type: FLOW
Applied
Expected
Range
0.000 10 1.170
Units
FEET
0.00 to 1.00
MGD
Applied Expected
0.25
0.670
Low Tolerance
0.20
High Tolerance
0.30
Tolerance Specification:
0.25 % of Output Full Range
0.05 (+/-) Output Reading
As Found
0,25
As Left Pass / Fail
0.25
Pass
Ad lusted
NO
Test Instruments Used During the Calibration
Test Instrument ID
SG-005
Manufacturer
Stevens Water Monitoring
Systems
Serial ,Number
5
Last Cal Date
3/14/2012
Next Cal Date
3/14/2015
Notes about this Calibration
Calibrated By: Greg Fortner
IS1 utilizes Electronic Signature in compliance with 21 CFR part 11
Job No. / Service:0898-000ROUTINE FIXED ISI
Page I of 1
1S1Form: 1150-09.01.13 151 Quality System is:

CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION
Certification Number: 10.22.14 .EFFLUENT RECORDER
CONNESTEE FALLS PLANT 1
UTILITIES INC.
BREVARD,NC
DAVID MEDLING
Instrumentation Services Inc.
an FCX Performance Company
10525-C Granite Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
800-532.0415 FAX:[phone]
www.ISIservesYOU.com
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
Instrument ID EFFLUENT RECORDER
Description 0-1 MGD
Location
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
HONEYWELL
0204Y253637000002
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Frequency SEMI-ANNUALLY
Classification 1S09001
Calibration Type ROUTINE
Sop Number ISI-WI-1100
Environmental Conditions
Calibrated
Next Calibration Due Date
As Found Status
As Left Results
Acceptable Parameters
10/22/2014
04/30/2015
In Tolerance
In Tolerance
ISI cenifics that the above listed Instruments) meets or exceeds specifications as stated in the service agreement or purchase order unless stated otherwise. The Calibration Standards used to perform the
calibration of the Instrument(s) above are traceable through the National Institue of Standards and Technology (N.I.S.T)ar other National Metrology Institute (NMI) to the International System of Units
int (SI Units). ISI is registered to IS09001 and accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration. ISI's systems. processes. procedures. and work perfonned conform to the requirements of IS09001, IS017025,
MIL-STO.45662A. ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994, 21CFR Part 11. ISO 10012 pan 1. and AMS2750 as applicable and referenced in the service agreement ander purchase order. The standard referenced
for this calibration is indicated in the "Classification- above and ISI does not imply that the calibration meets any other standards or requirements unless specifically noted.
SIM
r�r
The "pass?ail" indication provided on this repon is for your convenience and is an opinion and'or interpretation of the compliance noncompliance of the results of the measurements. It is the end -users
responsibility to evaluate the compliance'noncompliance of the Instrtintent(s) based on the usage of the instrument and the measurement requirements. The responsibilities of ISI shall. in no event. exceed
the cost of the service performed.
This calibration certificate applies only to the Instrument(s) listed above and shall not be reproduced except in full without the written permission of the Quality Manager of ISI.
CALIBRATION RESULTS
Calibration Type: FLOW
Applied
Expected
Range
4.00 to 20.00
Units
mA
0.00 to 1.00
MGD
Tolerance Specification:
0.25 "Ri of Output Full Range
0.02 (+/-) Output Reading
Applied Expected Low Tolerance Hit! Tolerance As Found
4.00 0.00 -0.02 0.02
12.00 0.50 0.48 0.52
20.00 1.00 0.98 1.02
As Left Pass / Fail Adiusted
0.00 0.00 Pass NO
0.50 0.50 Pass NO
1.00 1.00 Pass NO
Test Instruments Used Durine the Calibration
Test Instrument ID Manufacturer
2118004
FLUKE
Serial Number
2118004
Last Cal Date
9/3/2014
Next Cal Date
9/3/2015
Notes about this Calibration
Calibrated By: Greg Fortner
IS! utilizes Electronic Signature in compliance with 21 CFR parr 11
Job No. / Service:0898-000ROUTINE FIXED ISI
Page I of 1
ISIFonn: 1150.09.01./3 ISI Quality System is:

tt�
CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION
Certification Number: 10.22.14 .EFFLUENT TRANSMITTER
CONNESTEE FALLS PLANT 1
UTILITIES INC.
BREVARD,NC
DAVID MEDLING
Instrumentation Services Inc.
an FCX Performance Company
10525-C Granite Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
800-532-0415 FAX:[phone]
s»nr.ISIservesYOU.corn
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
Instrument ID EFFLUENT TRANSMITTER
Description 0-1 MGD
Location
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
ISCO
3010
202G03221
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Frequency SEMI-ANNUALLY
Classification ISO9001
r.r Calibration Type ROUTINE
Sop Number ISI-WI-1100
Environmental Conditions
Calibrated
Next Calibration Due Date
As Found Status
As Left Results
Acceptable Parameters
10/22/2014
04/30/2015
In Tolerance
In Tolerance
ISI certifies that the above listed Instrument(s) meets or exceeds specifications as stated in the service agreement or purchase order unless stated otherwise. The Calibration Standards used to perform the
calibration of the Instrument(s) above are traceable through the National Instime of Standards and Technology IN.I.S.T)or other National Metrology Institute (NMI) to the International System of Units
Int (SI Units). ISI is registered to IS09001 and accredited to ISOIEC 17025 for calibration. ISI's systems. processes. procedures. and work performed conform to the requirements of IS09001. IS017025.
MIL-STD-45662A. ANSI/NCSL Z5404-1994. 2IC FR Pan 11. ISO 10012 pan 1. and AMS2750 as applicable and referenced in the service agreement and%or purchase order. The standard referenced
for this calibration is indicated in the "Classification' above and 1S1 does not imply that den calibration meets any other standards or requirements unless specifically noted.
gal
SMI
ar.
The "passtfail" indication provided on this report is fur your cunn•eniencr and is an opinion undtur interpretation of the compliance/noncompliance oldie results of the measurements. It is the end -users
responsibility to evaluate the compliance/noncompliance of the Instrumengs) based on the usage of the instrument and the measurement requirements. The responsibilities of ISI shall, in no event. exceed
the cot of the service performed.
This calibration certificate applies only to the Instrumentls) listed above and shall not be reproduced except in full without the written permission of the Quality Manager of ISI.
CALIBRATION RESULTS
Calibration Type: FLOW
Applied
Expected
Range
n.Oon to 1.170
0.00 to I.00
Applied Expected
0.620 0.20
Units
FEET
MGD
Low Tolerance
0.15
Fligh Tolerance
0.25
Tolerance Specification:
0.25 % of Output Full Rangc
0.05 (+/-) Output Reading
As Found
0.20
As Left
0.20
Pass / Fail
Pass
Adjusted
NO
Test Instruments Used During the Calibration
Test Instrument ID
SG-005
Manufacturer
Stevens Water Monitoring
Systems
Serial lumber
Last Cal Date
3/14/2012
Next Cal Date
3/14/2015
Notes about this Calibration
Calibrated By: Greg Fortner
ISI utilizes Electronic Signature in compliance with 2! CFR part 1!
Job No. / Service:0898-000ROUTINE FIXED IS1
Page 1 of I
ISIFonn: 1130-09.01.13 ISI Quality System is:

Unit Flow Reduction Request
Connestee Falls Development
APPENDIX D:
NPDES PERMIT
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tzgA Permit NC0024295
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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 provisions 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,
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Connestee Falls WWTP No. 1
5999 Greenville Highway
Brevard, NC
Transylvania County
to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French Broad River Basin
fan in accordance with effluent limits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
mg
GM
III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1. 2011.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2015.
Signed this day June 14, 2011:
-edleen H. Sullins, Director
dlee
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1

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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Permit NC0024295
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.
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.30 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
♦ Concrete influent flow splitter
o Dual aeration basins with mechanical aerators
• Dual rectangular clarifiers
�, • Chlorine contact chamber
• Flow meter
♦ Liquid dechlorination system
FR, • Sludge digester with dewatering box
This system discharges from Connestee Falls WWTP #1 at 5999 Greenville Highway near
M' Connestee Falls in Transylvania County.
MI
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3. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into
the French Broad River, a class B-Trout water in the French Broad River Basin.
•
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Latitude: 35911'16"
Longitude: 82943'50"
Quad # GBNW (Brevard)
Stream Class: B-Trout
Subbasin: 04-03-01
Receiving Stream: French Broad River
HUC: 06010105
NC0024295
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
Connestee Falls WWTP #1
Outfall 001
N
NOT TO SCALE

Ri, Permit NC0024295
REM
fact
RIM
A (1) EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — Outfall 001
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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Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 pg/l to be in compliance with
the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a
North Carolina certified laboratory (including'field certified), even if these values fall below 50 pg/l. •
2. The pH shall not be Tess than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam in other than trace amounts.
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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
as" 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.
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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.
`C) 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
Fan 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
,m, 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-
n hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
f=" 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
(=1 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
f=+ 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
SIR 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.
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
f 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
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a
r-� 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 122.411
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
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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
mg) 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
ram, 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)]
„r, 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 11. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part H. 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)1.
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
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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
govem 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
f=' 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
1.
person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writingby 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
F 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 122.221
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
661 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
ACCE. iED:
"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,
f=1 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.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. 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 11, 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)J.
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
m, 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)]: 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
1. 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
r, 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
lap 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
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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
'x' 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/cent) 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 CPR 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.
5. 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,
rin 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].
r.1 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:
D. 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
'w' 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;
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d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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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;
f_ + b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any recorrds 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 CPR 122.41 (i)].
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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 (I) (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 induded 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,
`.1 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 H. E. 5 and 6. of this permit
at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part H. 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
,I, 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
r=, 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 arty 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 arty 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
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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 izg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per
liter (500 pg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-d nitrophenol; 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 iig/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
f=+ 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
1.1 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
`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, induding 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 403.2]
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1=' 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)1
pi.► 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,
'm wastestreams with a dosed 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
ticiR 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;
ism(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
elm 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
e;=, cause Interference or Pass Through;
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;
O+ (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
m, 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
sm.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
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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
m.' 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
Mil 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)]
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 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 CPR 122.44 (j) (2)]
ram, 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 U 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 (f) (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.5.). [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).
5. 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
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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 (AtC)
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. 115A 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(0(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 (S[Us) 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)1
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 (S[Us), 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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MEM
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Martin Lashua, Vice President
Transylvania Utilities Inc.
Connestee Falls WWTP No. 1
PO Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Dear Mr. Lashua:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
March 04, 2015
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NC0024295
Transylvania County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 03, 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. 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 Bob
Sledge [phone].
Sincerely,
WreArt, zotf o ra'
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]/Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwater.orq
An Equal 0pportunity1Ai irmative Action Employer

(61;11tiEs, Inca
February 27, 2015
Ms. Wren Thedford
Division of Water Resources
WQ Permitting Section - NPDES
COO 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
fast
Re: Connestee Falls WWTP # 1
NPDES NC0024295
Renewal Request
Dear Ms. Thedford,
Please find enclosed application and attachments and consider this letter as our official request to renew the NPDES
permit for the facility referenced above.
While we are submitting this to meet our regulatory required renewal timeframe, please note that we are currently
working with our engineer for plans to expand the permit and construct a new facility and an additional package
and application is forthcoming.
If you should have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at 704-319-
0517 or by email at [e-mail]
Thank you in advance for your attention.
OM Sincerely,
WAaL
Martin Lashua
Vice President
01.11
a Mlles, Inc. company Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
P.O. Box 240908 • Charlotte, NC 28224 • P: 704-525-7990 • F: 704-525-8174
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 10V Charlotte, NC 28217o www.uiwater.co

Appendix V
Permits

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TABLE AI-1: NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN
PERMIT # FACILITY NAME COUNTY PERMIT TYPE CLASS
NC0000078
NC0000094
NC0000108
NC0000175
NC0000272
NC000031I
NC0000353
NC0000361
NC0000396
NC0000400
NC0020290
NC0020460
NC0020478
NC0020486
NC0021423
NC0021733
NC0021857
NC0021946
NC0022454
NC0023566
NC0023591
NC0024295
NC0024431
NC0024805
NC0024911
NC0025321
NC0025461
NC0025534
NC0025836
NC0025933
NC0027685
NC0029882
NC0030422
NC0032361
Former Ecusta Mill
Fletcher Warehousing Company
Excelsior Packaging Group
Quartz Operation
Canton Mill
M-B Industries WWTP
Spruce Pine facility
Schoolhouse Quartz facility
Asheville Steam Electric Power Plant
K-T Feldspar Corp -Spruce Pine
Burnsville WWTP
Sliding Rock Recreation Area
Lake Powhatan Recreation Area
North Mills River Recreation Area
Spruce Pine WWTP
Marshall WWTP
Newland WWTP
Rosman WWTP
Midway Medical Center -Canton
Micaville Loop WWTP
Silver Line Plastics Corporation
Connestee Falls WWTP
Kanuga Conferences WWTP
Haywood County Rest Area
French Broad River WRF
Waynesville WWTP
Bakersville WWTP
Hendersonville WWTP
Hot Springs WWTP
Days Inn West WWTP
Avery Correctional Center
Briarwood WWTP
Green Valley Mobile Home Park
The Balsam Center for Hope & Recover
Transylvania
Henderson
Transylvania
Mitchell
Haywood
Transylvania
Mitchell
Avery
Buncombe
Mitchell
Yancey
Transylvania
Buncombe
I-Ienderson
Mitchell
Madison
Avery
Transylvania
Haywood
Yancey
Buncombe
Transylvania
Henderson
Haywood
Buncombe
I-Iaywood
Mitchell
[-Ienderson
Madison
Buncombe
Avery
Buncombe
Haywood
Haywood
Industrial Process & Commercial
Industrial Process & Commercial
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1 MGD
Industrial Process & Commercial
Industrial Process & Commercial
Industrial Process & Commercial
Industrial Process & Commercial
Industrial Process & Commercial
Industrial Process & Commercial
Industrial Process & Commercial
Municipal, < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Municipal, Large
Municipal, < IMGD
Municipal, < 1MGD
Municipal, < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
1 MGD
1 MGD
1MGD
1MGD
1MGD
Industrial Process & Commercial
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Municipal, Large
Municipal, Large
Municipal, < 1MGD
Municipal, Large
Municipal, < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
1MGD
1MGD
1MGD
1 MGD
1 MGD
1 MGD
1MGD
1 MGD
Major
Minor
Minor
Major
Major
Minor
Major
Minor
Major
Major
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Major
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Major
Major
Minor
Major
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
PERMIT FLOW
13,000,000
10,000
15,000
3,600,000
29,900,000
130,000
3,500,000
2,160,000
4,800,000
1,730,000
800,000
5,000
20,000
12,000
2,000,000
400,000
600,000
250,000
5,000
10,000
240,000
320,000
35,000
26,000
40,000,000
6,000,000.
200,000
6,000,000
80,000
20,000
20,600
7,500
9,000
10,000
HUC
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010108
06010106
06010105
06010108
06010108
06010105
06010108
06010108
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010108
06010105
06010108
06010105
06010106
06010108
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010106
06010105
06010106
06010108
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010108
06010105
06010106
06010106
RECEIVING STREAM
French Broad River
French Broad River
Galloway Creek
North Toe River
Pigeon River
West Fork French Broad Riv.
North Toe River
North Toe River
French Broad River
North Toe River
Cane River
Looking Glass Creek
Bent Creek
North Fork Mills River
North Toe River
French Broad River
North Toe River
French Broad River
Sally Branch
Little Crabtree Creek
French Broad River
French Broad River
Little Mud Creek
Pigeon River
French Broad River
Pigeon River
Cane Creek
Mud Creek
French Broad River
George Branch
Third Quarter Creek
Dix Creek
Hyatt Creek
Richland Creek

TABLE Al-1
PERMIT #
NC0033227
NC0033251
NC0033430
NC0033600
NC0033685
NC0034207
NC0034304
NC0034924
NC0035807
NC0036251
NC0036641
NC0036684
NC0037176
NC0039152
NC0039187
NC0040355
NC0042277
NC0044199
NC0044784
NC0048658
NC0049409
NC0049620
NC0051021
NC0055336
NC0055905
NC0056561
NC0056961
NC0057151
NC0057541
NC0060283
NC0060534
NC0061182
NC0062634
NC0062928
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: NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN CONTINUED
FACILITY NAME
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Camp Highlander
Camp Judaea WWTP
Pigeon Valley Rest Home
Mountain Glen Golf Club
Laurel Elementary School WWTP
Young Life Windy Gap Camp
Flesher's Fairview Rest Home
Northfork WTP
Blue Star Camps WWTP
Fletcher Academy WWTP
Bent Creek WWTP
Bon Worth WWTP
Ohio Electric Motors WWTP
Valley View Shopping Center
Springdale Country Club WWTP
Hendersonville WTP
Sam's Mart #45
Cathey's Creek WTP
Sherwood Forest WWTP
Waynesville WTP
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Eagle's Nest Foundation -Camp
Camp Carolina WWTP
Waterford Place WWTP
Maggie Valley WWTP
DeBruhl WTP
Mars Hill WWTP
Comings Cove WWTP
Ridgeview Acres Mobile Home Park
Brevard WWTP
North Buncombe High School
Wedgefield Acres MHP WWTP
Ferguson Farthing & Jaros
COUNTY PERMIT TYPE CLASS PERMIT FLOW
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Haywood
Avery
Madison
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Industrial Process & Commercial
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Water Treatment Plant
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Discharging 100% Domestic <
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic <
Haywood Discharging 100% Domestic <
Henderson Water Treatment Plant
Haywood Discharging 100% Domestic <
Transylvania Water Treatment Plant
Transylvania Discharging 100% Domestic <
Haywood Water Treatment Plant
Madison Municipal, < 1MGD
Transylvania Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Transylvania Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Transylvania Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Haywood Municipal, Large
Buncombe Water Treatment Plant
Madison Municipal, < 1MGD
Henderson Discharging 100% Domestic <
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic <
Transylvania Municipal, Large
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic <
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic <
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic <
HUC
Minor 17,500 06010105
1MGD Minor 7,400 06010105
1MGD Minor 30,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 25,000 06010106
1MGD Minor 6,000 06010108
1MGD Minor 5,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 50,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 35,000 06010105
Minor N/A 06010105
1MGD Minor 60,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 100,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 100,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 2,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 2,500 06010105
1MGD Minor 10,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 50,000 06010106
Minor 180,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 15,000 06010106
Minor N/A 06010105
1MGD Minor 15,000 06010105
Minor N/A 06010106
Minor 10,000 06010105
Minor 8,000 06010105
Minor 20,000 06010105
Minor 46,000 06010105
Major 1,000,000 06010106
Minor N/A 06010105
Minor 425,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 35,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 7,800 06010105
Major 2,500,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 25,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 25,000 06010105
1MGD Minor 16,400 06010105
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RECEIVING STREAM
Cane Creek
South Fork Mills River
Henderson Creek
Pigeon River
Whiteoak Creek
Shelton Laurel Creek
Coles Cove Branch
Cane Creek
Swannanoa River
Mud Creek
Byers Creek
Wesley Creek
Allen Branch
Paint Fork
Hominy Creek
East Fork Pigeon River
Brandy Branch
Pigeon River
Catheys Creek
Little River
Allen Creek
French Broad River
Little River
Lamb Creek
Hunts Branch
Jonathans Creek
Beetree Creek
Gabriel Creek
French Broad River
Smith Mill Creek
French Broad River
Stanfield Branch
Pond Branch
George Branch

TABLE Al-1
PERMIT #
NC0065986
NC0066249
NC0066362
NC0066664
NC0066681
NC0066729
NC0066737
NC0066788
NC0066796
NC0067288
NC0067342
NC0067351
NC0068152
NC0068799
NC0069370
NC0069957
NC0071323
NC0071862
NC0071897
NC0072729
NC0073393
NC0073741
NC0073814
NC0073962
NC0074110
NC0075388
NC0075647
NC0075680
NC0075965
NC0076082
NC0076147
NC0076431
NC0076708
NC0079251
: NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
FACILITY NAME
Dogwood Trails Subdivision
Country Acres MHP WWTP
Benson Apartments
Rugby Middle School
West Henderson High School
Tipton Hill Elementary School WWTP
Mitchell High School WWTP
Fairview Elementary School
Leicester Elementary School
Hunter's Glen WWTP
North View Mobile Home Park
Bethel School WWTP
Eden's Glen Mobile Village WWTP •
Greystone Subdivision
Pine Park Retirement Inn
Laurelwood Mobile Home Park
Etowah Sewer Company WWTP
Magnolia Place WWTP
Henderson's Assisted Living
Mount Pisgah WWTP
Dana Hill WWTP
Mountain Valley WWTP
North Buncombe Elementary School
Blue Ridge Youth Center WWTP
Mountain View Assisted Living
Pleasant Cove Home WWTP
Hidden Gap Mobile Home Park WWTP
Rosewood Mobile Home Park
Burnsville WTP
Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP
San Giusto Estates
Wolf Laurel WWTP
Riverwind Mobile Home Park
Clement Pappas plant
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PERMITS IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN CONTINUED
COUNTY PERMIT TYPE CLASS PERMIT FLOW
Haywood
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Mitchell
Mitchell
Buncombe
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Haywood
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Haywood
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Avery
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Yancey
Henderson
Buncombe
Madison
Henderson
Henderson
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Water Treatment Plant
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Industrial Process & Commercial
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
20,000.
6,000
8,000
15,000
9,900
5,000
14,400
11,000
5,700
35,000
50,000
15,000
15,000
21,700
35,000
2,000
500,000
22,000
7,000
32,000
30,000
20,000
11,000
7,000
5,000
12,000
54,000
20,000
N/A
10,000
32,500
30,000
72,000
90,000
B B B B B
F-4
HUC RECEIVING STREAM
06010106 Evans Branch
06010105 McDowell Creek
06010105 Mud Creek
06010105 Mill Pond Creek
06010105 Mill Pond Creek
06010108 Raccoon Creek
06010108 Cranberry Branch
06010105 Cane Creek
06010105 Sluder Branch
06010105 Shaw Creek
06010105 Flat Creek
06010106 Bird Creek
06010105 Flat Creek
06010105 Clear Creek
06010105 Clear Creek
06010105 Beaverdam Creek
06010105 French Broad River
06010105 Clear Creek
06010105 Featherstone Creek
06010106 Pisgah Creek
06010105 Devils Fork
06010105 French Broad River
06010105 Dick Branch
06010108 Three Quarter Creek
06010105 Featherstone Creek
06010105 Pole Creek
06010105 Devils Fork
06010105 Line Creek
06010108 Little Crabtree Creek
06010105 Clear Creek
06010105 Cane Creek
06010105 Wolf Laurel Branch
06010105 French Broad River
06010105 Mud Creek

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TABLE A1-1: NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN CONTINUED
FACILITY NAME COUNTY PERMIT TYPE CLASS PERMIT FLOW HUC RECEIVING STREAM
PERMIT #
NC0080659
NC0082716
NC0082767
NC0083178
NC0083313
NC0083712
NC0084620
NC0085154
NC0085341
NC0085448
NC0085464
NC0085511
NC0085839
NC0085952
NC0085979
NC0086053
NC0086070
NC0086088
NC0086223
NC0086436
NC0086843
NC0087106
NC0087556
NC0087653
NC0088056
NC0088188
NC0088404
NC0088757
NC0088803
F-5
Madison County Middle School WWTP Madison Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD Minor
English Wolf Lodge- WWTP
Spruce Pine WTP
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Brookside Village WWTP
Mars Hill WTP
Crystal Operation
Ivy River WTP
17 Riverbend Road
6 Riverbend Road
1 Riverbend Road
Mills River Regional WTP
Red Hill Quartz Processing Plant
Candler Travel Center
Rosman Maintenance Facility
Pilot Travel Center #393
Western Justice Academy WWTP
Girmes Site remediation
Adventure Village WWTP
Cane Creek Elementary School
Junaluska Highlands WTP
Champion Hills WWTP
Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP
Waterhill Farm Subdivision WWTP
Blacksmith Run
Scenic Wolf Mountain WWTP
The Rapids at French Broad
Riverview Development
Silver Bullet Convenience Store
Madison Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Mitchell Water Treatment Plant
Buncombe
Henderson
Madison
Mitchell
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Henderson
Mitchell
Water Treatment Plant
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Water Treatment Plant
Industrial Process & Commercial
Water Treatment Plant
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Water Treatment Plant
Industrial Process & Commercial
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Transylvania Groundwater Remediation
Haywood Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Henderson Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Buncombe Groundwater Remediation
Transylvania Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Haywood Water Treatment Plant
Henderson Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Henderson Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Madison Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Buncombe Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Yancey Discharging 100% Domestic < 1MGD
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
Minor
9,000
7,000
N/A
N/A
5,000
N/A
553,000
N/A
0
360
360
N/A
2,000,000
25,000
28,800
25,000
30,000
108,000
35,000
12,000
N/A
70,000
27,000
27,000
89,000
300,000
2,200
50,000
1,500
06010105
06010105
06010108
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010108
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010108
06010105
06010105
06010106
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010105
06010108
Brush Creek
Wolf Laurel Branch
Beaver Creek
Reems Creek
Featherstone Creek
Big Laurel Creek
North Toe River
Ivy River
Swannaoa River
Swannaoa River
Swannaoa River
French Broad River
North Toe River
George Branch
French Broad River
Stingy Branch
Lewis Creek
Gashes Creek
Peter Weaver Creek
Cane Creek
Richland Creek
South Fork Big Willow Creek
Cane Creek
Cane Creek
Lewis Creek
Puncheon Fork
French Broad River
French Broad River
Little Crabtree Creek

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TABLE A1-2: GENERAL STORMWATER PERMITS IN THE FRENCH
PERMIT #
NCG020032
NCG020036
NCG020046
NCG020057
NCG020071
NCG020112
NCG020119
NCG020151
NCG020167
NCG020248
NCG020256
NCG020264
NCG020265
NCG020704
NCG030011
NCG030055
NCG030070
NCG030075
NCG030102
NCG030140
NCG030218
NCG030265
NCG030282
NCG030390
NCG030430
NCG030466
NCG030500
NCG030507
NCG030543
NCG050030
NCG060161
NCG060161
NCG050111
NCG050119
FACILITY NAME
Unimin Corp -Green Mountain Plant#1
Mayland Stone Co -Mitchell
Vulcan Materials Co. -Penrose Quarry
Unimin Corp -Green Mountain Plant #2
Hedrick Industries -Buncombe
Unimin Corp -Schoolhouse Quartz
Harrison Const
Vulcan Construction Materials -Enka Quarry
Fletcher Limestone
Waynesville Quarry
Feldspar Corp- Sullins Wise
Yancey Stone Incorporated
Yancey Stone Incorporated
McCrary Stone Service, Inc. -McCrary Madison
Borg Warner Cooling Systems
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems
Dodge Rockwell Automation
Schwitzer
H Putsch & Company
Ohio Electric Motors WWTP
Minute Man Anchors Incorporated
Dave Steel Company
U. S. Gear Tools, Inc.
Madison Manufacturing Co
Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
Eaton Cutler Hammer
GE Lighting Systems Incorporated
Carolina Commercial Heat Treating Inc - Arde
Smiths Aerospace Components -Asheville
Ralph Wilson Plastics Co-Hend
Clement Pappas plant
Clement Pappas plant
International Paper Co
Printpack Incorporated
BROAD RIVER
COUNTY
Yancey
Mitchell
Transylvania
Mitchell
Buncombe
Avery
Haywood
Buncombe
Henderson
Haywood
Mitchell
Yancey
Yancey
Madison
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Madison
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
BASIN
HUC
6010108
6010108
6010105
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010108
6010108
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
RECEIVING STREAM
Mine Fork
Bear Creek
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
North Toe River
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Brushy Creek
Alien Creek
Hominy Creek
Kimsey Creek
Allen Creek
Sullins Branch
Cane River
Cane River
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Hoopers Creek
Cane Creek
Reems Creek
Clayton Creek
Cane Creek
Paint Fork
King Creek
Swannanoa River
Stepp Branch
Spring Creek
Cane Creek
Powell Creek (Lake Julian)
Bat Fork
Powell Creek (Lake Julian)
Sweeten Creek (Busbee Reservoir)
Cane Creek
Mud Creek
Mud Creek
Bat Fork
Mud Creek
F-6

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TABLE AI-2: GENERAL STORMWArER PERMITS IN THE
PERMIT #
NCG050124
NCG050138
NCG050234
NCG050336
NCG050354
NCG070117
NCG070134
NCG070165
NCG070166
NCG070024
NCG080656
NCG080661
NCG080679
NCG080681
NCG080682
NCG080692
NCG080697
NCG080036
NCG080050
NCG080053
NCG080105
NCG080200
NCG080255
NCG080729
NCG080758
NCG 110097
NCG120014
NCG080782
NCG 100048
NCG100049
NCG 100050
NCG 100097
NCG 100109
NCG100174
FACILITY NAME
Southeastern Container Incorporated
Day International
Pechiney Plastic Packaging
Consolidated Metco, Inc.
Elkamet, Inc.
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics
Cemex-Asheville-Swannanoa River
Hoopers Creek Quarry
Southern Concrete Materials - Precast
Aacme Septic Tank Service Inc
Fedex Freight East Inc - AVL
Garbage Disposal Service - Asheville
Brevard City -Public Works Facility
Asheville City -Transit Center
Asheville City -Fleet Maintenance Building
Haywood County Garage
Hendersonville Garage
Waste Management Of Asheville
Taylor & Murphy Construction
Ingles Markets Incorporated -Buncombe
Con -Way Freight-Nav
East West Inc-Swannanoa Site
Travel Professionals Incorporated
Asheville DC
Asheville Yard
Spruce Pine WWTP
Mill in Pisgah Forest, NC
Garbage Disposal Services -Hendersonville
Mack's Used Cars & Truck Parts
Blakes Of Swannanoa Incorporated
Johnson Auto Recycling Incorporated
Speedy's Used Auto Parts
Woodfin Auto and Salvage Inc
Town & Country Auto Removal
FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN CONTINUED
COUNTY
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Transylvania
Buncombe
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Mitchell
Transylvania
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Haywood
HUC
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010106
RECEIVING STREAM
Hominy Creek
Powell Creek (Lake Julian)
Dingle Creek
Beaverdam Creek
King Creek
Mud Creek
Swannanoa River
Hoopers Creek
Mud Creek
Garrison Branch (Clark Branch)
McDowell Creek
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Nicholson Creek
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Browning Branch
Mud Creek
Hominy Creek
Hominy Creek
Swannanoa River
Swannanoa River
Patton Cove Creek
Swannanoa River
Ashley Branch
Swannanoa River
North Toe River
Davidson River
Mud Creek
Sweeten Creek (Busbee Reservoir)
Swannanoa River
Hominy Creek
Ragsdale Creek (Lake Ashnoca)
Mud Creek
West Fork Pigeon River (Lake Logan)

TABLE AI-2: GENERAL STORMWATER PERMITS IN THE FRENCH
PERMIT #
NCG 100186
NCG 110035
NCG120047
NCG120058
NCG 120070
NCG130039
NCG140149
NCG 140151
NCG140153
NCG140155
NCG 140160
NCG 140302
NCG140309
NCG 140326
NCG140354
NCG140361
NCG140368
NCG 160024
NCG160104
NCG160106
NCG160150
NCG160180
NCG 170018
NCG 170033
NCG170109
NCG170243
NCG 170247
NCG 170398
NCG180019
NCG020511
NCG020522
NCG200447
NCG210097
NCG210099
FACILITY NAME
Edaco Used Parts Recyclers
Brevard WWTP
Haywood Co -White Oak Sanitary
Buncombe Co- Solid Waste Mgmt
Transylvania County Landfill
Haywood County Solid Waste
Southern Concrete Mat -Yancey
Southern Concrete Mat -Buncombe
Southern Concrete Mat -Haywood
Southern Concrete Mat-Henderso
Southern Concrete Mat-Henderso
Southern Concrete Mat -Mills Ri
Southern Concrete Materials -Asheville
Explosives Supply Co-Woodlawn
Kingsway Ready Mix, Inc.
Black Mountain Concrete Ready Mix
APAC-Asheville
Waynesville Asphalt Plant
APAC Atlantic Inc -Hendersonville
APAC Atlantic Inc -Enka
Carolina Material Sales, LLC-Hendersonville
APAC Atlantic Inc -Black Mountain
Lustar Dying And Finishing Inc
U S Textile Corporation
Coats American -Hendersonville
Glen Raven Incorporated -Yancey
Avondale Mills Inc - Burnsville Plant
Charles D. Owen Mfg. Co.
Ladd Furniture Inc -Lea Ind's
Spruce Pine Quarry
Putnam Mine -Clark Stone Co., Inc.
Asheville Metal Recycling
Powell Industries -Haywood
Powell Industries - Haywood
BROAD RIVER
COUNTY
Buncombe
Transylvania
Haywood
Buncombe
Transylvania
Haywood
Yancey
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
McDowell
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Avery
Henderson
Yancey
Yancey
Buncombe
Haywood
Mitchell
Avery
Buncombe
Haywood
Haywood
BASIN CONTINUED
HUC RECEIVING STREAM
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010108
6010105
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010108
6010105
6010108
6010108
6010105
6010106
6010108
6010108
6010105
6010106
6010106
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
PIGEON RIVER (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
Blevin Branch
Woodruff Branch
Jones Cove Branch
Tantrough Branch
Ragsdale Creek (Lake Ashnoca)
Richland Creek
King Creek
Cane Creek
Boylston Creek
Hominy Creek
North Toe River
Clear Creek
Swannanoa River
Ragsdale Creek (Lake Ashnoca)
Allen Creek
Clear Creek
Hominy Creek
Mud Creek
Left Fork North Fork Swannanoa River
Sweeten Creek (Busbee Reservoir)
Kentucky Creek
Wash Creek (Rainbow Lake, Temple Terrace Lake)
Ray Creek
Pine Swamp Branch
Beetree Creek
Richland Creek
UT Bear Creek
UT Little Horse Creek
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Parks Branch
Jonathans Creek
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TABLE AI-2:
PERMIT #
NCG210148
NCG210197
NCG210277
NCG210350
NCG210380
NCG020150
NCG020176
NCG020257
NCG020273
NCG020274
NCG030134
NCG030236
NCG030252
NCG030398
NCG050032
NCG050100
NCG050238
NCG060196
NCG070130
NCG070156
NCG070157
NCG080001
NCG080022
NCG080075
NCG080151
NCG080154
NCG080177
NCG080182
NCG080228
NCG080308
NCG080480
NCG080533
NCG080540
NCG080543
GENERAL STORMWATER PERMITS IN THE FRENCII
FACILITY NAME
WNC Pallet & Forest Products
Canton Hardwood Company Inc
Mitchell Lumber Company
Philip Garland
Parker Forest Products, LLC dba Parker Lumbe
Grove Stone & Sand Company
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
The Feldspar Corp.
K-T Feldspar Corp.
K-T Feldspar Corp.
"Revco Scientific, Inc."
"VME Americas, Inc. "
Square D Company
Dave Steel Co. -Buncombe
"Atlas Precisions Plastics, Inc."
"Liberty Plastics, Inc."
Silver -Line Plastics Corporation
"Ingles Markets, Milkco, Inc."
Metromont Materials Corp -Hendersonville Blo
Selee Corporation
Asheville Vault Service
Perry M. Alexander Construction Co.
MORGAN OIL CO.
"Smathers Oil Company, Inc."
"Morgab Oil, DBA (WNC Petro, Inc.)"
Edwards Oil Company
United Parcel Service- Asheville
United Parcel Service- Hendersonville
"ABF Freight System, Inc.- Fletcher"
Overnight Transportation Co.- Asheville
Youngblood Truck Lines - Fletcher❑ ❑
NC Army National Guard -Asheville NG Arm. &
NC Army National Guard -Clyde NG Armory
NC Army National Guard -East Flat Rock NG Ar
BROAD RIVER BASIN CON'
COUNTY HUC
Buncombe
Haywood
Mitchell
Yancey
Yancey
Buncombe
Henderson
Mitchell
Mitchell
Mitchell
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Haywood
Haywood
Madison
Buncombe
Henderson
Henderson
Buncombe
Henderson
Buncombe
Haywood
Henderson
6010105
6010106
6010108
6010108
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010108
6010108
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010105
I'INUED
RECEIVING STREAM
Pole Creek
Murray Branch
Beaver Creek
Mine Fork
Cane River
the North Fork Swananoa River
a UT of Mud Creek
a UT of Brushy Crk. & a UT of English Crk.
the North Toe River
the North Toe River
UT To Reems Creek
Lake Julian
UT To Smith Creek
Asheville MSSS to French Broad River
UT To Cane Creek
UT To French Broad River
French Broad River
UT To Smith Mill Creek
Ut Mud Creek
ut to King's Creek
UT Hominy Creek
UT To Swannanoa River
French Broad River
UT To Pigeon River
Ut Tillery Branch
Asheville SS & UT To Sweeten Creek
Hendersonville SS & Sevils Fork
UT To Hoopers Creek
Asheville MSSS to Sweeten Creek
Ut Kimsey Creek
Ut French Broad River
Ut Jones Cove Branch
Ut King Creek

F-10
TABLE A1-2: GENERAL STORMWATER PERMITS IN THE FRENCH
PERMIT #
NCG120016
NCG140156
NCG140157
NCG140159
NCG140166
NCG 140267
NCG 160103
NCG 160105
NCG160107
NCG 160108
NCG180183
NCG180184
NCG030479
NCG050291
NCG200339
FACILITY NAME
Buncombe County Sanitary Landfill
Southern Concrete Materials Inc
Southern Concrete Materials Inc
Southern Concrete Materials Inc
Southern Concrete Materials Inc
SOUTHERN CONCRETE MATERIALS / CANTON
APAC-Carolina Inc. Asheville Div.
APAC-Carolina Inc. -Asheville Div.
APAC-Carolina Inc. -Asheville Div.
APAC-Carolina Inc. -Asheville Div.
Ethan Allen Inc.
Ethan Allen Inc.
Arvinmeritor Incorporated
Shorewood Packaging Corporatio
Biltmore Iron & Metal Co Inc
BROAD RIVER
COUNTY
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Transylvania
Buncombe
HAYWOOD
Transylvania
Buncombe
Yancey
Buncombe
Buncombe
Mitchell
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
BASIN CONTINUED
HUC RECEIVING STREAM
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010105
6010106
6010105
6010105
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010108
6010105
6010105
6010105
French Broad River
the Swannanoa River
a UT of Garrison Branch
the Davidson River
the Swannanoa River
Mingus Creek
the French Broad River
the Swannanoa River
the Cane River
the French Broad River
the French Broad River
the Toe River

TABLF. A1-3:
PERMIT #
NCS000105
NCS000202
NCS000093
NCS000093
NCS000179
NCS000209
NCS000209
NCS000435
NCS000443
NCS000422
NCS000476
NCS000475
NCS000424
NCS000489
NCS000478
NCS000430
NCS000501
NCS000448
NCS000440
INDIVIDUAL STORM VATER PERMITS
FACILITY NAME
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.
United States Gypsum
BRP US, Inc.
BRP US, Inc.
Colbond Inc
Haynes Wire Company
Haynes Wire Company
Asheville MS4
Biltmore Forest MS4
Black Mountain MS4
Canton MS4
Clyde MS4
Fletcher MS4
Hendersonville MS4
Laurel Park MS4
Montreat MS4
Waynesville MS4
Weaverville MS4
Woodfin MS4
IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN
COUNTY HUC
Haywood 06010106
Mitchell 06010108
Mitchell 06010108
Mitchell 06010108
Buncombe 06010105
Henderson 06010105
Henderson 06010105
Buncombe 06010105
Buncombe 06010105
Buncombe 06010105
Haywood 06010106
Haywood 06010106
Henderson 06010105
Henderson 06010105
Henderson 06010105
Buncombe 06010105
Haywood 06010106
Buncombe 06010105
Buncombe 06010105
RECEIVING STREAM
Pigeon River, Bowen Branch, and Beaverdam
Toe River
English Creek
English Creek
Hominy Creek
Mud Creek
Mud Creek
F-11

cip Dale Stewart
From: Tony Konsul [[e-mail]
▪ Sent Friday, November 07, 2014 4:56 PM
To: Dale Stewart; Steven Bond; Martin Lashua; Martin Scanlon
Subject: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
Attachments: Brevard.kmz
All see below emails from Jay Johnston with the City of Brevard regarding a bulk sewer interconnect for Connestee Falls.
om
I estimated from Google Earth that we would have to lay approximately 35,000' —40,000' of force main, (7) miles
roughly to get to that pump station from our pump station on Hwy 276 at the WWTP. With all of the easements we
would have to obtain, rock encountered, crossing the French Broad River this option doesn't seem feasible to me. It is a
long way down HWY 276 and then we would have to cut into town somewhat to get to their pump station.
They don't currently have any bulk sewer customers and therefore don't have a rate. If we still want to consider this
awl then we will need to meet with them before the lift station upgrades they are proposing which sounds like it could
possibly make the cost even higher if they have to upgrade their station to receive the flow from Connestee. Of course it
could be a good time to do it since they are upgrading anyway.
I have attached the google earth file for your reference.
'' We can discuss next week when we meet.
From: Jay Johnston[[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 4:13 PM
▪ To: Tony Konsul
Subject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
Yes, the Neely Road station. We are currently designing major upgrades to that station, which do not account for taking
flow from Connestee. If it is possible to engage in discussions soon, it may be timely.
,, Jay Johnston, PE
Director of Engineering and Utilities
City of Brevard
95 West Main Street
Brevard, NC 28712
[phone] (p)
[phone] (f)
www.citvofbrevard.com
The mission of the City of Brevard is to promote a high quality of life, support economic prosperity, and cultivate
community while honoring its heritage and culture.
Please note that email sent to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
▪ disclosed to third parties.
Sail
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From: Tony Konsul[mailto:TJKonsuOuiwater.comj
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 3:52 PM
To: Jay Johnston
Subject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
IINIM
Jay,
I know you said we would have to pump to the city of Brevard and you named one of the lift stations that we would
have to run our line too but I don't remember the location? Could you give that to me again? I know you have a pump
station on Galimore Rd and one on Neely Rd, was it one of those?
MR
From: Jay Johnston(mailto:Jay.Johnston(acitvofbrevard.com)
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 3:41 PM
my To: Tony Konsul
Subject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
0.4 Tony, we currently have no bulk sewer customers and therefore no bulk rate. Coming up with a bulk sewer rate will
involve a process that will require much input from both parties. Unofficially, depending on how the arrangement might
be set up, I can suppose that the bulk rate could be anywhere between $4.50 and $11.27 per 1000 gallons.
Mal
MI
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Director of Engineering and Utilities
City of Brevard
95 West Main Street
'a" Brevard, NC 28712
[phone] (p)
[phone] (f)
ana
www.citvofbrevard.com
We are currently in a process of engineering significant improvements to our collection and pumping systems and our
treatment facility; however, none of these improvements take into account receiving additional flow from bulk
customers. I recommend you schedule a meeting with us to talk about your needs and try to define some parameters
around which a proposed bulk rate could be computed.
Jay Johnston, PE
The mission of the City of Brevard is to promote a high quality of life, support economic prosperity, and cultivate
AIR community while honoring its heritage and culture.
Please note that email sent to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
ion disclosed to third parties.
m+ From: Tony Konsul [mailto:T)KonsuI uiwater.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 4:04 PM
To: Jay Johnston
GMSubject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
w
Jay,
I wanted to follow up on this and see what you found out? I believe the last we spoke you were going to see if a bulk
interconnection was possible and what the rates would be? We are still interested in exploring all of our possibilities.
Could you tell me again to what pump station we would have to pump and the street or intersection where it's located?
2

I would really like to get a price on a bulk rate before I get too far into this to see if it's even feasible?
Any help you could provide would be appreciated.
From: Tony Konsul
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 11:05 AM
To: 'Jay Johnston'
Subject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
Great, I will call you Wednesday afternoon.
From: Jay Johnston [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 10:47 AM
To: Tony Konsul
Subject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
Sure Tony. Call 828-885-5615. If I miss you, I'll call you back.
From: Tony Konsul <TJKonsuIPuiwater.com>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 1:27 PM
To: Jay Johnston
Subject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
Jay,
Could we have a brief telephone call on Wednesday afternoon say around 2:30pm? I can call you if that would be
easier? Could you provide me with a contact telephone number?
Thank you,
From: Jay Johnston [mailto:Jay.Johnstont citvofbrevard.comJ
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 10:18 AM
To: Tony Konsul
Subject: RE: Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
Tony, I'm in Asheville at a conference today and tomorrow but we'll be glad to talk about your sewer needs.
What's your schedule look like Wednesday afternoon or throughout the day Thursday? Would you be able to
meet in Brevard?
Jay Johnston
From: Tony Konsul <TJKonsuk uiwater.com>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 10:11 AM
To: Jay Johnston
Subject Connestee Falls - Bulk Sewer Interconnection
Mr. Johnston,
3

Pat
am writing to see if the City of Brevard could provide Transylvania Utilities, more specifically (Connestee Falls) with a
bulk sewer connection? We have 1008 existing sewer customers and potential for 652 additional connections for a total
of 1660 connections. Does Brevard have plant capacity and would you be willing to provide us with a bulk sewer
interconnection?
Please feel free to call me to discuss @ 704-319-0523.
4i1ties Inc
Tony Konsul
Regional Manager
5701 Westpark Drive, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28217
Mailing Address — P.O. Box 240908, Charlotte, NC 28224-0908
tikonsuk uiwater.com Phone — 704-319-0523 Fax - 704-525-8174
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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES - ALTERNATE 1 APPENDIX I
REPLACE CONNESTEE WWTP WITH 460,000 GPD NEW PLANT
LAND APPLY 160,000 GPD (SEE FIGURES 9 & 10)/ DIRECT DICHARGE 700,000 GPD
A. CAPTIAL COSTS
NEW PLANT (460,000 GPD)
Site Clearing, Grading, Erosion Control
$ 22,000
Excavation and Backfill for Plant
$ 80,000
Influent Flow Equalization & Pumping
$ 30,000
PLANT COMPONENTS - FURNISH & INSTALL
$
Plant Equipment
$ 3,080,000
Installation
$ 620,000
Disinfection System (Chlorination)
$ 12,000
Electrical and Controls
$ 75,000
Yard Piping
$ 22,000
Flow Measurement
$ 24,000
Standby Generator
$ 140,000
UV, Post Air
$ 265,000
SUBTOTAL $
4,370,000
2
EFFLUENT PUMPING STATION/ FORCE MAIN
Wetwell, Pumps, Controls, Piping (112 gpm, dualized - 3)
Electrical
$
$
65,000
10,000
Force Main - 3600 LF - 4"
$ 28,800
SUBTOTAL $ 103,800
3
WET WEATHER POND (14.4 MG - 5 Acres)
Clearing & Grubbing (5 AC)
$
$ 17,500
Earthwork (72,000)
$ 234,000
Yard Piping
$ 8,000
Liner (216,000)
$ 270,000
Erosion Control & Seeding
$ 2,500
Land - 5 AC @ $9,750
$ 48,750
SUBTOTAL $ 580,750
4
IRRIGATION PUMP STATION (AT WET WEATHER POND)
Pump Building
$ 24,000
Pumps & Control
$ 80,000
Electrical
$ 12,000
Site Work
$ 6,000
SUBTOTAL $ 122,000
5
DRIP FIELDS
Clearing (Under Story) 83 AC @ $1,200
Drip Field Piping ($2,500/AC + Cover)
System Controls
$ 99,600
$ 207,500
$ 25,000
Monitoring Wells
$ 8,000
SUBTOTAL $ 340,100
SUBTOTAL $
15% Contingency $
TOTAL $
5,516,650
827,500
6,344,150
NON -CONSTRUCTION ITEMS
Survey and Engineering
15%
$ 951,625
Construction Administration
3%
$ 190,325
Legal Allowance
$ 10,000
Land (including buffers = 232 AC @ $9,750)
$ 2,262,000
SUBTOTAL $
3,413,950
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS $ 9,758,100

PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES — ALTERNATE 1 APPENDIX I
REPLACE CONNESTEE WWTP WITH 460,000 GPD NEW PLANT
LAND APPLY 160,000 GPD (SEE FIGURES 9 & 10)/ DIRECT DICHARGE 700,000 GPD
B. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE COST - Annualized
PLANT
Power
$
22,600
Plant Site Maintenance
$
6,000
Chemicals
$
71,760
Operator Labor
$
144,000
Laboratory Analysis
$
36,660
Repairs and Maintenance
$
22,600
Administrative/ Clerical
$
4,000
Sludge Disposal
$
14,770
Equipment — Vehicles & Mileage
$
12,000
Drip Field Maintenance
$
6,000
TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE COSTS $
C. PRESENT VALUE OF O&M COST (20-Year Design Life)
Cost assumed constant over design life (Discount Rate = 4.625 %)
TOTAL O&M COST (B) X 12.872 = $
340,390
4,381,500
D. TOTAL CAPITAL & ANNUALIZED O&M
Total Capital Costs (A) + Present value of O&M (C) = $ 14,139,600

PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES - ALTERNATE 2 APPENDIX I
REPLACE CONNESTEE WWTP WITH A NEW 300,000 GPD PLANT AS A DIRECT DISCHARGE AND
BUILD NEW 160,000 GPD REUSE WWTP AND LAND APPLY TO REUSE SITE (GOLF COURSE)
A. CAPTIAL COSTS
1
2
NEW REUSE PLANT (160,000 GPD)
Site Clearing, Grading, Erosion Control
$ 13,000
Excavation and Backfill for Plant, Filter, etc.
$ 81,250
Flow Equalization & Pumping
$ 97,500
PLANT COMPONENTS - FURNISH & INSTALL
Plant Equipment
Installation
$
$ 1,056,250
$ 243,750
Effluent Filter
$ 150,000
Disinfection Systems (UV)
$ 125,000
Electrical and Controls
$ 40,000
Yard Piping
$ 10,000
Flow Measurement
$ 12,000
Backup C12, Post Air
$ 32,000
SUBTOTAL $
5-DAY EMERGENCY STORAGE POND (800,000 GALLONS)
$
1,860,500
Clearing & Grubbing
$
4,000
Earthwork and Erosion Control (4,200 CY)
$
28,900
Piping
$ 4,000
Liner
$ 22,600
Return Pump Station
$ 28,000
SUBTOTAL $ 87,500
3
'a' SUBTOTAL $
EFFLUENT PUMPING STATION/ TRANSFER LINE
Pumps, Controls, Piping (112 gpm, dualized)
$
65,000
Electrical
$
10,000
Force Main - 3,855 LF - 4"
$
28,800
SUBTOTAL $
103,800
WET WEATHER POND (14.4 MG)
Clearing & Grubbing (5AC)
$
17,500
Earthwork (72,000 CY)
$
234,000
Yard Piping
$
8,000
Liner (216,000 SF)
$
270,000
Erosion Control & Seeding
$
2,500
Land ( 5AC @ $9,750)
$
48,750
580,750
IRRIGATION PUMP STATION
Pump Building
$
24,000
Pumps & Control
$
80,000
Electrical
$
12,000
Site Work
$
6,000
SUBTOTAL $
122,000
MODIFCATIONS TO GOLF COURSE
Clearing (Under Story) 26AC @ $1,200
$
31,200
Piping Modifications
$
65,000
New System Controls
$
7,500
Monitoring Wells
$
4,000
SUBTOTAL $
175,200
NEW 300,000 GPD SECONDARY PLANT
Site Clearing Grading & Erosion Control
$
20,000
Excavation and Backfill for Plant, Filter, etc.
$
70,000
Flow Equalization & Pumping
$
28,000

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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES — ALTERNATE 2 APPENDIX I
REPLACE CONNESTEE WWTP WITH A NEW 300,000 GPD PLANT AS A DIRECT DISCHARGE AND
BUILD NEW 160,000 GPD REUSE WWTP AND LAND APPLY TO REUSE SITE (GOLF COURSE)
PLANT COMPONENTS — FURNISH & INSTALL
$
Plant Equipment
$ 2,218,000
Installation
$
448,000
Effluent Filter
$
182,000
Disinfection Sytem (UV w/ Chlorination Backup)
$
204,000
Dechlorination
$
12,000
Electrical and Controls
$
65,000
Yard Piping
$
24,000
Post Aeration
$
28,000
Flow Measurement
$
12,000
Standby Generator (Total Both Plants)
$
140,000
SUBTOTAL $ 3,451,000
SUBTOTAL $ 6,380,750
Mr, 15% Contingency $ 957,110
TOTAL $ 7,337,860
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NON -CONSTRUCTION ITEMS
Survey and Engineering
15%
$ 1,100,680
Construction Administration
3%
$ 220,135
Legal Allowance
$ 25,000
Land Lease (100-year) 83 AC @ $2,500
$ 207,500
SUBTOTAL $
1,553,315
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS $ 8,891,175
B. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE COST - Annualized
PLANT
Power
$
26,800
Plant Site Maintenance
$
6,500
Chemicals
$
71,760
Operator Labor
$
144,000
Laboratory Analysis
$
36,660
Repairs and Maintenance
$
24,000
Administrative/ Clerical
$
4,000
Sludge Disposal
$
14,770
Equipment — Vehicles & Mileage
$
12,000
Golf Course System Controls Maintenance
$
4,000
TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE COSTS $
C. PRESENT VALUE OF O&M COST (20-Year Design Life)
Cost assumed constant over design life (Discount Rate = 4.675 %)
TOTAL O&M COST (B) X 12.892 = $
344,490
4,441,165
D. TOTAL CAPITAL & ANNUALIZED O&M
Total Capital Costs (A) + Present value of O&M (C) = $ 13,332,340

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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES — ALTERNATE 3 APPENDIX I
REPLACE CONNESTEE WWTP WITH NEW 460,000 GPD PLANT
AND SURFACE DISCHARGE
A. CAPTIAL COSTS
PLANT (460,000 GPD)
Site Clearing, Grading, Erosion Control
$ 22,000
Excavation and Backfill for Plant, Filter, etc.
$ 80,000
Flow Equalization & Pumping
$ 30,000
PLANT COMPONENTS — FURNISH & INSTALL
Plant Equipment
Installation
$
$ 3,080,000
$ 620,000
Effluent Filter
$ 260,000
Disinfection Systems (UV With Chlorination Backup)
$ 272,000
Dechlorination
$ 12,000
Electrical and Controls
$ 75,000
Yard Piping
$ 26,000
Post Aeration
$ 30,000
Flow Measurement
$ 12,000
Standby Generator
$ 140,000
cm SUBTOTAL $
MI
MI
MI
MI
RR
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4,659,000
SUBTOTAL $ 4,659,000
15% Contingency $ 698,850
TOTAL $ 5,357,850
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NON -CONSTRUCTION ITEMS
Survey and Engineering
15% $ 803,700
Construction Administration
3% $ 160,700
SUBTOTAL $ 964,400
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS $ 6,322,3250
B. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE COST - Annualized
PLANT
Power
$
9,650
Plant Site Maintenance
$
6,500
Chemicals
$
71,760
Operator Labor
$
144,000
Laboratory Analysis
$
36,660
Repairs and Maintenance
$
17,000
Administrative/ Clerical
$
6,000
Sludge Disposal
$
14,770
Equipment — Vehicles & Mileage
$
12,000
TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE COSTS $
318,340
C. PRESENT VALUE OF O&M COST (20-Year Design Life)
Cost assumed constant over design life (Discount Rate = 4.675 %)
TOTAL O&M COST (B) X 12.892 = $ 4,132,690
D. TOTAL CAPITAL & ANNUALIZED O&M
Total Capital Costs (A) + Present value of O&M (C) = $ 10,454,940

Chapter 1
- Upper French Broad River -0s
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Part of Hydrologic Unit Code 06010105
Subbasin Overview
The Upper French Broad River subbasin encompasses 1,658 square
miles from its headwaters in western Transylvania County to the
- Tennessee -North Carolina state line, making it the largest subbasin
in the basin. It is made up of the following old DWQ subbasins: 03-
04-01, 03-04-02, 03-04-02, and 03-04-04. Major tributaries to the
French Broad River include: Big Laurel Creek, Cane Creek, Da-
vidson River, Hominy Creek, Little River, Mills River, Mud Creek,
Sandymush Creek, Spring Creek, and Swannanoa River.
The Mills River, Little River, and portions of the French Broad River
support populations of the Federally endangered Appalachian Elk -
toe. This mussel species, once found throughout the mountains of
westem North Carolina requires clean, well -oxygenated water that
flows at a moderate to fast pace. They also require stable, relatively
silt -free, gravelly or rocky stream bottoms (USFWS, 2008).
Population and Land Cover
This is the most populous subbasin in the basin. Population and land
use patterns correlate to the natural environment in that most of the
population and agriculture can be found in the Broad Basins ecore-
gion. This is because the land is less sloped and the soils are more
suitable for development and agriculture. As a result, urban devel-
- opment and agricultural activity have been concentrated in valleys
near the waterways and in many cases up to the stream banks.
- Permits
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
There are 93 NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in this
subbasin with a total permitted flow of 66.2 million gallons per day
(MGD). Four of those dischargers are permitted to discharge one
MGD or more of treated wastewater. They are the French Broad
River Water Reclamation Facility (40 MGD), Davidson River Vil-
lage LLC (Former Ecusta Mill) (13 MGD), Hendersonville WWTP
(6 MGD), and Brevard WWTP (2.5 MGD). It should be noted that
- Davidson
WATERSHED AT A GLANCE
COUNTIES
Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson,
Madison, Transylvania and Yancey
MUNICIPALITIES
Asheville, Biltmore Forest, BIack
Mountain, Brevard, Canton, Flat
Rock, Fletcher, Hendersonville, Hot
Springs, Laurel Park, Mars Hill,
Marshall, Mills River, Montreat,
Rosman, Weaverville and Woodfin
POPULATION
1990:
169 per mi2 2000:
334,743 or 202 per mi2
2001 LAND COVER
Developed:
Forest:
% Agriculture:
14.0%
Other:
4.0 %
279,614 or
12.4
69.6
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Southern Crystaline Ridges and
Mountains
Southern Metasedimcntary Moun-
tains
Southern Sedimentary Ridges
High Mountains
Broad Basins
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River Village does not discharge process wastewater. It treats landfill leachate and only discharges during
heavier rainfall events. Figure 1-1 shows the location of all NPDES individual wastewater permits in this sub -
basin. For a complete list of all NPDES wastewater permits (both individual and general), see Appendix V.
While compliance at wastewater treatment plants has improved, many collection systems continue to report
frequent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). State Statute 143-215.1 C requires that wastewater collection system
owners report all SSO incidents. The main causes of SSOs are broken or clogged sewer lines, pump station
failures, and inadequate treatment capacity. The following are some ways to prevent SSOs from occurring:
• Sewer system cleaning and maintenance;
• Reducing infiltration and inflow through system rehabilitation and repairing broken or leaking service lines;
and
• Enlarging or upgrading sewer, pump station, or sewage treatment plant capacity and/or reliability.
There are 11 permitted trout farms in the basin. This number excludes farms not meeting permit coverage
requirements related to annual fish production and feed usage. (See NPDES General Permit NCGS30000 for
more information.) Macroinvertebrate and chemical sampling data collected in streams utilized by certain
farms indicate negative impacts to water quality. Additional data need to be collected and analyzed. In an ef-
fort to support the industry in the region and improve and protect water quality, a collaborative approach has
been undertaken, enlists trout farmers, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, NC Cooperative
Extension and DWQ. The outcomes should be a better understanding of farm operations, best management
practices, water resource protection, and regulatory needs. The NCG530000 permit will be renewed in July
2012. Any necessary permit modifications to fully protect surface waters utilized by trout farm operations will
be considered and discussed by the DWQ and stakeholders during the renewal period.
During this process, DWQ encourages trout farms to contact their local extension service and/or research insti-
tutions to use management measures, such as those recommended/developed by DWQ in Collaborative Assess-
ment for Watershed and Streams (CAWS) Project (funded by an EPA 104(b)(3) grant), including:
• Use hand feeding as much as possible to reduce the amount of food that enters the raceways and stream;
• Use high quality feed, which results in less manure production;
• Clean raceways regularly and land apply the manure as fertilizer; and
• Consider reducing the amount of fish being raised if the assimilative capacity has been exceeded.
The Asheville Steam Electric Plant is the only coal-fired power plant with a NPDES individual discharge permit
that utilizes ash ponds in the basin. The first pond was first used in 1964 and is now closed; however, a second
pond was installed in 1982 and is currently in use. These ash ponds are used to store waste generated by the
process of removing pollutants from the atmospheric emissions. The plant is required to monitor the effluent
from these ponds and report to DWQ. The Division of Land Quality is responsible for ensuring the structural
integrity of the ponds. In June 2009, EPA posted a list of potential high hazard impoundments containing coal
,., combustion residuals. Both of the Asheville Steam Electric Plant ponds were listed.
Stormwater Permits
The DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit of the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch is responsible for the devel-
opment, planning, and implementation of statewide stormwater control policies, strategies, and rules designed to
protect the surface waters of North Carolina from impacts of stormwater pollutants and run-off volumes. This
unit handles permitting for industrial, municipal, and post -construction (for development projects) stormwater
programs, as well as provides technical assistance to the regulated community, engineers, industry, citizens, and
local governments. For a list of stormwater permits in the basin, refer to Appendix V.
4

Animal Operations
There are eight permitted cattle operations in the Upper French Broad River subbasin. While this makes up
over half of the animal operations in the basin, it is a small amount when compared to concentrations of such
activities in the piedmont and coastal plain. However, DWQ, the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, lo-
cal soil and water conservation districts, NRCS, RC&Ds, and funding agencies, and farmers all work together to
install management measures (i.e, livestock exclusion from streambanks, alternate water supplies for livestock
watering) to protect water quality.
Ambient Water Quality
There were 12 sites sampled as part of the DWQ's Ambient Monitoring System. Of those 12 sites, three re-
sulted in turbidity impairments and one in a low pH impairment. Two sites exceeded the screening criteria for
fecal coliform bacteria, but five samples in a 30-day period are required to make a determination on whether
- those waterbodies should be impaired. Based on 5-in-30 sampling that was done in 2009, these waters were not
impaired.
- The DWQ collected data at two Random Ambient Monitoring System sites in 2007 and 2008. An Unnamed
Tributary to the French Broad River was impaired for low dissolved oxygen based on sampling at one RAMS
site. The other site, located on an Unnamed Tributary to Mud Creek, did not exceed any standards for any pa-
rameters sampled.
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Biological Health
DWQ collected 102 benthic macroinvertebrate samples in the Upper French Broad River watershed from Janu-
ary 2004 - December 2008 at 97 different locations. Figure 1-2 shows the current site rating for all benthic
macroinvertebrate sampling sites in which at least one sample was taken during the assessment period. Figure
1-3 illustrates how those site ratings changed. Fish communities were sampled 15 times at 14 different loca-
tions in the Upper French Broad River watershed from January 2004 - December 2008.
FIGURE 1-2: CURRENT BEN -TUGS SITE RAT-
® Excellent
O Good
Good -Fair
▪ Fair
Ill Poor
C7 Not Rated
FIGURE 1-3: CItANGE IN BENTIIOS RATINGS
Q Improved
• Declined
■ No Change
Initial Rating
Two fish kills were reported in the Upper French Broad River subbasin between January 2004 and December
2008 which were caused by a waste spill and pesticide runoff. DWQ is working with stakeholders in both these
subwatersheds to identify and address all problems that threaten water quality.
- Lake Sampling
Three lakes were sampled in the subbasin during the summer of 2007: Lake Julian, Beetree Reservoir, and
Kenilworth Lake. Both Beetree Reservoir and Kenilworth Lake are supporting all their designated uses, while
Lake Julian is Not Rated due to an insufficient number of samples.
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Local Water Quality
The North Carolina portion of the Upper French Broad River subbasin has twelve 10-digit hydrologic units.
Table 1-1 lists these watersheds with a summary of their sizes and the number of locations that were sampled
between January 2004 and December 2008.
TABLE 1-1: 10-DIGIT HYDROLOGIC UNIT OR WATERSHEDS IN THE UPPER FRENCH BROAD RIVER SUBBASIN
10-DIGIT HUC
NAME
SQUARE
MILES
BENTHIC
SITES
FISH Co:11.
SITES
AMBIENT
SITES
0601010501
Headwater French Broad River
129.8
15
0
1
0601010502
Davidson River - French Broad River
167.5
7
1
3
0601010503
Mud Creek
112.6
10
0
2
0601010504
Mills River - French Broad River
132.6
10
3
2
0601010505
Hominy Creek
103.9
9
2
1
0601010506
Swannanoa River
132.7
2
0
1
0601010507
Cane Creek - French Broad River
153.8
7
2
1
0601010508
Ivy Creek
161.1
5
2
0
0601010509
Sandymush Creek - French Broad River
235.8
6
2
2
060I0105I0
Big Laurel Creek
132.3
16
0
0
0601010511
Walnut Creek - French Broad River
95.2
5
1
1
0601010512
Spring Creek - French Broad River
106.0
5
1
0
- Headwater French Broad River Watershed (0601010501)
This watershed contains the Town of Rosman and a small outlying portion of the Town
of Brevard. There are five minor NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in
.. Y` the watershed with permitted flows totaling 0.46 MGD. The Town of Brevard's water
supply comes from a surface water intake located on Catheys Creek. Approximately
44 percent of this watershed is in the Pisgah National Forest. Several streams in this
watershed provide habitat for the Hellbender Salamander, which is a US Fish and
Wildlife Service Species of Concern.
-• 1� -1 West Fork French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050102)
West Fork French Broad River [AU# 6-2-(0.5)b] is Impaired as a result of a Fair bio-
classification rating at benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site EB43. Special studies
were conducted in 2002 and 2003 to determine the impacts on the benthic macroinvertebrate and fish commu-
nity populations from a trout farm discharge to this section of the West Fork French Broad (BAU memorandum
B-20020125, F-20031120; NCDENR-DWQ, 2004). A review of the studies cited above indicates that the trout
- farm is likely one of several factors having a negative impact on stream water quality.
DWQ encourages trout farms to contact their local extension service and/or research institutions to use manage-
- ment measures such as those recommended/developed by DWQ in Collaborative Assessment for Watershed and
Streams (CAWS):
• Use hand feeding as much as possible to reduce the amount of food that enters the raceways and stream;
• Use high quality feed, which results in less manure production;
• Clean raceways regularly and land apply the manure as fertilizer; and
• Consider reducing the amount offish being raised if the assimilative capacity has been exceeded.
For additional information see the West Fork French Broad CAWS Report.
6

Cherryfield Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050105)
Peter Weaver Creek [AU# 6- l0a and 6-10b] and Morgan Mill Creek [AU# 6-10- I b and 6-10-1 c] were Impaired
in 2002 for aquatic life due to a lack of ecological and biological integrity. In 2002, the Watershed Assessment
and Restoration Program (WARP), now known as the Watershed Assessment Team (WAT), completed a water
quality study of Peter Weaver Creek and Morgan Mill Creek that resulted in the development of management
strategies to improve water quality. Peter Weaver Creek and Morgan Mill Creek are currently rated as Support-
ing for aquatic life.
4Davidson River - French Broad River Watershed (0601010502)
.•. This watershed contains almost all of the Town of Brevard. There are two major and
six minor NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in this watershed, with per-
mitted flows totaling 5.78 MGD. Both the Dupont and Holmes State Forests are found
in the eastern part of the watershed. Over one -quarter of the watershed is part of the
Pisgah National Forest, including both Looking Glass Rock and John Rock Registered
Heritage Areas.
MEM
Davidson River Subwatershed (060101050202)
The Davidson River is home to two Federal Species of Concern: the Hellbender Sala-
mander and the French Broad Crayfish. Wetlands along the Davidson River also
support populations of the Federally Threatened Bog Turtle. Over 93 percent of this
watershed is managed by either the United States Forest Service or the National Park Service.
OMR
Davidson River [AU# 6-34-(I5.5)] is Impaired for low pH because 15.4 percent of the samples exceeded the
water quality standard at ambient monitoring site E0850000. Normally, pH in French Broad River Basin should
- be 6-9 s.u. The cause of low pH has yet to be determined. The pH meter was replaced in April 2010 and the
samplers received additional training. It is still to early to determine if low pH values were result of sampling
errors or some other cause. A TMDL is currently being developed by the Tennessee Department of Environ-
▪ ment and Conservation for low pH in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park caused mainly by acidic atmo-
spheric deposition. Implementation of this TMDL may help reduce atmospheric deposition in North Carolina
by reducing the amount of atmospheric pollution coming from Tennessee. It is uncertain whether the low pH in
the Davidson River is the result of atmospheric deposition or some other source. DWQ will continue to monitor
this location and work with the National Park Service and National Forest Service to determine the cause(s).
in May 2007, a fish kill of approximately 22,700 was reported near the confluence of the Davidson River and
the French Broad River. The event was caused by a waste spill as contract engineers were working to drain
and remove old waste storage tanks at the Davidson River Village LLC (formerly Ecusta Mill) plant site. The
leaked substance included sodium hydrosulfide, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and
Human Services - Division of Public Health. A break underneath the plant property allowed the material to run
_ into an underground stormwater system, into drainage ditches, and the Davidson River. A civil penalty assess-
ment of $13,608 was made against Davidson River Village LLC as a result of the spill. Davidson River Village
LLC did fish replacement after the kill.
Williamson Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050203)
In 2005 and 2006, the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) restored 2,119 linear feet of
stream along three reaches of Kings Creek. Prior to restoration, Kings Creek had been straightened and was in-
cised due to historic channel and buffer alterations. EEP has been monitoring this site to ensure that the restora-
tion was successful and will continue to monitor the site until at least 2013.
OEMS
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Upper and Lower Little River Subwatershed (060101050204 and 060101050205)
Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant is on the Federal Endangered species list and has been found within this sub -
watershed in a few wetland areas. Another wetland plant, Swamp Pink, can also be found here and is on the
Federal Threatened species list. Little River, below Cascade Dam, contains the Appalachian Elktoe which is a
freshwater mussel listed on the Federal Endangered species list. The entire Little River watershed would benefit
from greater protection through increased conservation.
Layday Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050206)
French Broad River [AU# 6-(27)c] is a class B water because it is used heavily for recreation that often involves
,_, prolonged skin contact with the water. This river segment is regularly screened for fecal coliform bacteria lev-
els at ambient monitoring site E1270000. Due to high levels of bacteria in 2009, a special study was conducted
between July 13, 2010 and August 12, 2010 that consisted of five fecal coliform bacteria samples taken over a
- 30 day period. Five samples in a 30 day period are required to make a use support determination. The geomet-
ric mean for those samples was 167 colonies/100 mL, meaning that this stream segment is currently meeting
water quality standards for human health.
ANN
Mud Creek Watershed (0601010503)
This watershed contains Hendersonville, most of Flat Rock, and eastern Laurel Park.
There are 17 minor and one major NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in
this watershed, with permitted flows totaling 6.54 MGD. Based on the 2001 National
Land Cover data set the watershed is 28.9 percent urban and 25.3 percent agricultural
r ti
making it one of the most altered watersheds in the basin. The southwestem portion of
the watershed is highly urbanized, while the northeast portion is mostly agricultural.
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In 2000, the Land -of -Sky Regional Council of Governments convened local stake-
holders to combine and focus stream improvement efforts. Since then, the Mud Creek
Watershed Council has remained an informal yet active coalition of partner agencies,
organizations, local government officials and staff, and private entities.
AMSome specific measures implemented include: pesticide application management; streambank stabilization;
stream restoration; pasture watering system installation; and certification of professional landscapers in the areas
of stream stabilization and restoration. In 2007, Henderson County adopted a new local Sedimentation and Ero-
,. sion Control ordinance.
Mud Creek Watershed Council efforts were recognized by EPA in 2009. Efforts in Clear Creek subwatershed
• resulted in 50 percent of the assessment units in that subwatershed being restored. These improvements were
officially approved by EPA under a policy measure known as SP12. For more information visit the Mud Creek
Watershed Use Restoration website.
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Upper Mud Creek Subwatershed (060101050301)
Bat Fork [AU # 6-55-la and 6-55-lb] has been sampled for benthic macroinvertebrates II times at six different
- locations between 1989 and 2009. None of them have ever received a rating greater than Fair. Site EB50, the
uppermost site, has a drainage area smaller than three square miles. It was sampled in the spring of 2010 using
the new small stream criteria sampling and rated Good -Fair; however, restoration opportunities still exist in the
A, headwaters of Bat Fork.
Devils Fork [AU # 6-55-8-2b] is impaired for biological integrity due to sample taken at EB80 in 2000 that
AIM rated Poor. This site is located in Hendersonville at US Highway 64 and land use in the drainage area is a mix-
ture of agriculture and urban. The stream is highly channelized and lacks adequate buffers in many areas.
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Mud Creek [AU # 6-55b] is impaired for biological integrity due to a Fair rating at benthic macroinvertebrate
sampling site EB119 in August of 2007. This section of stream runs through an agricultural area, lacks a buffer
for a distance of approximately two miles, and has a modified channel.
Mud Creek [AU # 6-55c] is impaired for biological integrity due to Fair ratings at benthic macroinvertebrate
sampling site EB 120 in 2001 and EB309 in 2000. Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site EB122 received a
Poor rating in 2001. Also, fish community sampling site EF35 was rated Poor in 2002. All of these sites are
located in urban areas.
A 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant was awarded to the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy to
restore 3,300 linear feet of stream channel, 10 acres of riverine wetlands, and 5.3 acres on non riverine wet-
lands. The non riverine wetland to be restored is known as Ochlawaha Bog and is considered by the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program to be a significant resource of the State. It also supports a Federally Endan-
gered plant, the Bunched Arrowhead. This project is expected to be completed in June 2011.
• Clear Creek Subwatershed (060101050302)
Lewis Creek [AU # 6-55-11-6] was sampled for benthic macroinvertebrates at two different locations in 2006.
Both sites EB112 and EB 113 rated Fair, even though one site is upstream and one site is downstream of the
▪ Western Justice Academy wastewater discharge. EB112 and EB 113 both had very low habitat scores of 28 and
45 out of a possible 100.
r► A 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant was awarded to the Henderson County Cooperative Extension
Service to develop the Lewis Creek nine element watershed restoration plan; provide education; restore 1,500
linear feet of stream; and install agricultural best management practices. The stream restoration took place on
• Lewis Creek and Byers Creek immediately upstream of site EB112. This project was completed August 2009.
The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) is currently in the design phase of a project to
• restore 1,750 linear feet of Lewis Creek between EB112 and EB 113. Additional stream restoration and BMP
installation is still needed throughout this mostly agricultural watershed.
Clear Creek [AU # 6-55-11-(1)a] was Impaired in 2000 due to a benthic macroinvertebrate sample at site EB76;
however, at this point the stream does not meet the minimum drainage area of three square miles for conven-
tional sampling. Site EB76 was re -sampled in spring 2010 using small stream criteria and received a rating of
Good.
Clear Creek [AU # 6-55-11-(1)c] is Impaired for biological integrity due to a Poor bioclassification rating at
benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site EB74, and CIear Creek [AU # 6-55-11-(5)a] is Impaired for biological
integrity due to a Fair bioclassification rating at benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site EB72. Potential causes
include pesticides from apple orchards and overall habitat degradation. Some agricultural impacts may be due
to legacy pesticides and/or currrent-use products. The distinction is unknown without further study.
Lower Mud Creek Subwatershed (060101050303)
Mud Creek [AU # 6-55d] is Impaired for biological integrity due to a Fair rating at benthic macroinvertebrate
sampling site EB123 in 2007. This section of the creek may be suffering from local habitat degradation and
cumulative water quality impacts from throughout the watershed.

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Mills River - French Broad River Watershed (0601010504)
Approximately 42 percent of this watershed is part of the Pisgah National Forest. The
southern and central portions of the Town of Mills River are also in this watershed.
There are 11 minor NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in this watershed,
with permitted flows totaling 1.08 MGD.
Mills River is one of the few remaining areas that still support populations of the Feder-
ally Endangered Appalachian Elktoe. This mussel species, once found throughout the
mountains of western North Carolina, requires clean, well -oxygenated water that flows
at a moderate to fast pace. They also require stable, relatively silt -free, gravelly or rocky
stream bottoms (USFWS, 2008).
In the Summer of 2008, DWQ staff in the Asheville Regional Office conducted an investigation of agricultural
pesticides in the Mills River watershed. Main crops grown in the watershed include corn, peppers, and toma-
toes. These fields are located along the Mills River, lower North Fork Mills River, and lower South Fork Mills
River. Pesticides were found throughout the lower portions of the Mills River -French Broad River watershed.
Pesticides detected above their practical quantization limits include chlorothalonil, dicamba, dimethoate, meto-
lachlor, and 2,4-D (Laverty and Williams, 2009). However, only chlorothanil and dimethoate were detected
above aquatic life standards and none were above human health or water supply standards.
In the Summer of 2010, another round of pesticide sampling occurred in the watershed. Chlorothalonil, dieldrin,
" dimethoate, metolachlor, DDT 4,4 and DDE 4,4 were all found above their respective aquatic life standards.
Chlorothalonil, dieldrin, and DDT 4,4 were all found above both human health and water supply standards.
Some of these pesticides have been banned.
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While education and the installation of pesticide mixing stations has taken place in many areas in the watershed,
continued focus on and funding for proper pesticide use is needed in order to protect aquatic life and the water
quality of this drinking water supply.
The Mills River Partnership was recognized by EPA in 2008. Efforts in Mills River subwatershed resulted in 47
percent of the assessment units in that subwatershed being restored. These improvements were officially ap-
proved by EPA under a policy measure known as SP12.
Boylston Creek Subwatershcd (060101050401)
Boylston Creek [AU # 6-52-(0.5)] was sampled on July 17, 2006 to determine whether it met the criteria for
Trout Waters classification (BAU Memorandum F-20060829). It was determined that it does qualify to be
reclassified from class C to C;Tr. A Public Hearing was held in October 2008 to solicit comments. The reclas-
sification was approved by the Environmental Management Commission on March 12, 2009 and by the Rule
Review Commission on April 16, 2009. Session Law 2010-157 (passed on July 22, 2010) delays the reclassifi-
cation of Boylston Creek until July 1, 2011, provided there is no further action taken. Additional public meet-
ings were held at the Mill Creek Community Center and in Transylvania County on October 26, 2010 to solicit
comments. There is legislation pending in the 2011 General Assembly that may determine the fate of the trout
reclassification. Trout Waters require a 25 foot buffer and stricter domestic and industrial wastewater treatment
standards.
South Fork Mills River Subwatershed (060101050402)
South Fork Mills River was sampled for benthic macroinvertebrates at three locations with each being sampled
once in June and again in August of 2009. All samples rated Excellent, suggesting that benthos has recovered
from incidents of pesticide pollution (i.e., July 2007 fish kill) to pristine habitat in the upper portion of the sub -
watershed (BAU Memorandum B-20100526). The 2007 fish kill (mainly rainbow trout) was attributed to pes-
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ticide (chlorothalonil) from tomato fields. The incident was documented by DWQ and water samples showed
the presence of chlorothalonil in field runoff and samples collected from the river. The event occurred after
heavy rain following pesticide application. This area of the South Mills River supports a documented popula-
tion of the Federally Endangered Appalachian Elktoe mussel (Alasmidonta raveneliana). A follow up survey
conducted on July 29, 2007 indicated that all mussels collected in the South Mills River were in good condition.
Benthic macroinvertebrate samples, taken in August 2007 showed a substantial impact from the pesticide (BAU
memorandum B-20070925), but the most recent assessment should result in the South Fork Mills River [AU #
6-54-3-(17.5)] being listed as restored (no longer Impaired). Because pesticides remain a concern in this sub -
watershed, cooperative efforts will continue to protect aquatic life and the water quality of this drinking water
,., supply.
Over the past few years, the Camp Highlander WWTP had problems meeting its permit limits for biological
oxygen demand, fecal coliform bacteria, and flow. Previously, a sand filter system with two septic tanks was
utilized to treat the wastewater. In May 2010, a new state-of-the-art subsurface non -discharge system went into
operation. However, Camp Highlander is retaining its discharge permit in case flow exceeds the rate at which
the new drip irrigation system can infiltrate.
Mills River Subwatershed (060101050403)
/.► Brandy Branch [AU # 6-54-6] is Impaired for biological integrity due to a benthic macroinvertebrate sample
taken at site EB 163 in October of 1994 that rated Fair. Brandy Branch, located entirely within the Town of
Mills River municipal boundaries is in a Water Supply III watershed and is a high priority for stream restora-
Lion. This stream has been channelized and receives an excess amount of stormwater runoff. The drainage area
associated with site EB163 is less than three square miles and could be sampled again if resources allow using
small streams criteria to either confirm impairment or determine that the stream is now supporting.
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Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site EB396 on the North Fork Mills River was sampled once in June and
again in August 2009. The results showed a dramatic decline of pollution intolerant species despite a habitat
score of 90 out of 100. In June, the site rated Excellent, but fell to Good -Fair in August (BAU Memorandum
B-20100526). During the 2008 pesticide study this location exceeded the aquatic life standard for the pesticide
dimethoate which is highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Because pesticides remain a concern in this subwa-
`"`' tershed, cooperative efforts will continue in order to protect aquatic life and the water quality of this drinking
water supply.
Shaw Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050404)
An Unnamed Tributary to the French Broad River [AU # 6-(47.5)ut23] is Impaired due to low dissolved oxy-
gen levels at random ambient monitoring system site E1445000. This location was monitored from January
2007 through December of 2008. In May of 2007 a benthic macroinvertebrate special study was conducted on
this creek at site EB360. Since this sample was taken prior to the development of small streams criteria it could
not be rated.
Gash Creek [AU # 6-47] is Not Rated for biological integrity due to an inconclusive benthic macroinvertebrate
sample taken in 2002. Mill Pond Creek [AU # 6-51] is Not Rated for biological integrity due to an inconclusive
benthic macroinvertebrate sample taken in 2007.

Hominy Creek Watershed (0601010505)
This watershed contains part of western Asheville and a small portion of northeastern
Canton. There are seven minor NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in this
watershed, with permitted flows totaling 0.25 MGD.
South Hominy Creek Subwatershed (060101050501)
Four sites in the South Hominy Creek subwatershed were sampled in November 2003
for the purpose of evaluating the fish communities at the request of the Wetlands Res-
toration Program, now known as the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP). Land
alterations in the valleys in the middle portion of the subwatershed had led to degraded
stream riparian zones, embedded substrates, a general lack of pools, and open canopies.
The fish communities in upper South Hominy Creek and Stony Fork were least im-
pacted by the alterations. At Beaverdam and Warren Creeks, the fish communities were
impacted by nearby land use practices. Nutrients did not seem to be an issue at any of the sites. Reproducing
and multiple age class populations of trout were found in South Hominy Creek, Beaverdam Creek and Stony
▪ Fork. It was determined that select sites in this watershed would benefit from restoration efforts to reduce sedi-
ment inputs, increase canopy cover and riparian zones, and return the stream channels to a more functional state
(BAU Memorandum F-20040326).
In January 2006, EEP and Buck Engineering completed the South Hominy Creek Local Watershed Plan. This
document reported that the major stressors for streams in this subwatershed are: channelization; excess sedi-
"' mentation from unpaved roads and driveways; stream bank erosion, and eroding uplands; localized nutrient and
fecal coliform bacteria pollution from livestock access; and lack of adequate riparian buffers.
EEP has initiated a restoration project in an upper portion of South Hominy Creek between Sams Branch and
Stony Fork. This project involves 6,500 linear feet of stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation, as
well as 1.4 acres of wetland enhancement and preservation. EEP is also working with three landowners to im-
�" prove livestock practices. This project is being planned around seasonal restriction on in -stream construction in
trout waters. This project is in the design and permitting phase and is expected to be completed by the Summer
of 2011.
The Biological Assessment Unit (BAU) in conjunction with the Watershed Assessment Team (WAT) and the
EEP collected benthic macroinvertebrate samples from three locations in South Hominy Creek subwatershed in
the summer of 2010. If resources allow, these site will be revisited once restoration is complete to determine if
the benthic organisms have benefited from the channel restoration (BAU Memorandum B-20100524).
Lower Hominy Creek Subwatershed (060101050503)
Hominy Creek [AU # 6-76d] is Impaired for turbidity because 11.8 percent of the samples exceeded the stan-
dard of 50 NTUs at ambient monitoring system site E3520000. It is also impaired for biological integrity due to
five consecutive Poor or Fair ratings at benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site EB 105 since 1992. This por-
tion of Hominy Creek is Not Rated for fecal coliform bacteria because it exceeded the screening criteria with
22 percent of the samples being greater than 400 colonies per 100 mL. Five samples in a 30 day period are
required to make a use support determination. Only after all class B waters that exceeded the screening criteria
have had 5-in-30 sampling conducted, will this stream have a 5-in-30 sampling conducted if time and budgetary
- constraints allow.
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Swannanoa River Watershed (0601010506)
This watershed contains Montreat, Black Mountain, eastem Asheville and northern Bilt-
more Forest. There are six minor NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in
this watershed, with permitted flows totaling 0.16 MGD. Two of Asheville's main water
supply sources are in the headwaters of this watershed and are protected by Clean Water
Management Trust Fund easements.
RiverLink is a regional non-profit group actively working to improve water quality in
the Swannanoa River watershed. They have implemented several projects in the Swan-
nanoa River watershed to reduce stormwater runoff and sedimentation. Some of these
projects were funded by a 319 Nonpoint Source Grant and others by a Clean Water
Management Trust Fund Grant. These projects resulted in improvements in water qual-
ity in Swannanoa River watershed. For more information about these projects visit the
RiverLink water quality webpage.
▪ Upper Swannanoa River Subwatershed (060101050602)
The Swannanoa River [AU # 6-75a] is currently Impaired due to a Fair bioclassification rating given to benthic
macroinvertebrate sampling site EB144. This site was sampled in 1987, 2002, and 2003 with every sample
- resulting in a Fair rating.
The Town of Black Mountain was awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant by DWQ's
CG&L Section to cover 50 percent of the cost of an infrastructure project that is expected to improve water
quality. The project involves the construction of six off-line regional extended stormwater wetland detention/
sedimentation areas upstream of Lake Tomahawk and the replacement of the existing inlet control structure and
valve. This project will create over 21.5 acre-feet (34,600 yd3) of additional storage capacity and prevent sedi-
ment (TSS) from entering the lake by providing sediment removal and storage in a location designed for easy
sediment removal. The new regional stormwater detention areas will utilize native riparian wetland vegetation
to assist in the removal of additional urban runoff pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The stormwater
detention areas will also provide flood control and reduce the erosive velocities of stormwater runoff
Middle Swannanoa River Subwatershed (060101050603)
Beetree Creek was impounded in 1926 to form Beetree Reservoir, a water supply for the City of Asheville. The
City of Asheville owns all of the 4,838 acre watershed, which is undeveloped. The lake is not used for recre-
ation and access is restricted.
Beetree Reservoir was monitored by DWQ staff from May - September 2007. Nutrient concentrations in Bee-
tree Reservoir in May through August indicated that it was oligotrophic. This changed to mesotrophic in Sep-
tember with an increase in chlorophyll a concentration. Beetree Reservoir continued to support its designated
use as a water supply reservoir in 2007.
Lower Swannanoa River Subwatershed (060101050604)
,.� Ross Creek [AU # 6-78-23b] is currently Impaired due to a Poor bioclassification rating given to benthic mac-
roinvertebrate sampling site EB134 in 1999. This site was sampled again in 2002 as part of a special study but
the data were inconclusive, so it has remained impaired. This site is just downstream from a densely developed
commercial area.
Kenilworth Lake is a small reservoir located on Ross Creek. This lake is situated in the community of Ke-
- nilworth, which is part of the City of Asheville. Kenilworth Lake was monitored by DWQ from April - Septem-
ber 2007. Nutrient concentrations in this small reservoir ranged from low to elevated, and chlorophyll a values
ranged from low to moderate. DO values at the sampling site near the dam were strongly stratified from June
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through September, with elevated values near the surface and hypoxic conditions occurring at a depth of four
meters. Chlorophyll a values ranged 10 µg/L in August to 26 µg/L in September.
Green algae and diatoms dominated the phytoplankton community in June. These algae are considered to be a
beneficial food source for fish and other aquatic life. In July, the community shifted to blue-green algae, primar-
ily Anabaena sp. and Aphanizomenon sp. Blue-green algae are considered to be an indicator of nutrient enrich-
ment. Kenilworth Lake was determined to be eutrophic. Nonpoint source nutrient loading from the urbanized
watershed into the lake may be contributing to the increased biological productivity of this lake.
,^ The Ross Creek subwatershed assessment and management plan was created in August 2007. It not only char-
acterizes the watershed, but also provides potential management measures to be implemented with the expected
result of improved water quality. In addition, Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) is in the beginning stages of
._ a ACOE Section 206 watershed restoration effort that will build on existing efforts. ACOE, City of Asheville,
RiverLink and some other stakeholders are interested in coordinated efforts to improve Ross Creek.
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Cr Crook, Fro" Broad River Watershed (0601010507)
This watershed contains Fletcher and the northern part of the Town of Mills River, as
well as southern Asheville and southern Biltmore Forest. There are eight minor and
one major NPDES individual wastewater discharge permits in this watershed, with per -
mitted flows totaling 5.06 MGD. Some dairies had some waste discharge and applica-
tion problems, but by working with DWQ, these problems have been corrected.
Upper Cane Creek Subwatershed (060101050701)
The Cliffs at High Carolina is a golf course community that is currently under develop-
ment on just under 3,000 acres. As a result ofa lawsuit by the Western North Carolina .
Alliance and Trout Unlimited, the developer has agreed to limit the piping of trout
streams from an originally planned 3,132 linear feet to 1,655 linear feet.
Lower Cane Creek Subwatershed (060101050703)
Cane Creek [AU # 6-57-(9)a] is Impaired for biological integrity due to a Poor rating at benthic macroinverte-
brate sampling site EB66. There are both urban and agricultural areas upstream of this sampling location, as
well as five minor NPDES individual wastewater dischargers.
EEP is in the design phase ofa project that would restore approximately 4,344 linear feet of two unnamed
tributaries to Cane Creek and create 6.34 acres of bottomland hardwood forest wetlands. This project is located
downstream of sampling site EB66. Additional stream restoration and BMP installation is needed upstream of
EB66.
,.. Avery Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050704)
French Broad River [AU# 6-(54.5)b] is a class B water because it is used heavily for recreation that often in-
volves prolonged skin contact with the water. This river segment is regularly screened for fecal coliform bac-
. teria levels at ambient monitoring site E2730000. Due to initial high levels of bacteria in 2009, a special study
was conducted between October 12, 2010 and October 19, 2010 that consisted of five fecal coliform bacteria
samples. Five samples in a 30 day period are required to make a use support determination. The geometric
mean for those samples was 259 colonies/100 mL, meaning that this stream segment is not meeting water qual-
ity standards for human health and will be placed on the 2012 303(d) list for fecal coliform,
-� EEP contracted with a private company to restore approximately 3,800 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of
Line Creek that was completed in 2002. In 2007 contractor performed 2,100 feet of stream restoration mainte-
nance.
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Lake Julian, an impoundment of Powell's Creek was constructed in 1963. This lake was created as a source
of cooling water for the Asheville Steam Electric Plant, which is owned by Progress Energy Carolinas. Lake
Julian has a 12.4 km'- watershed which is primarily residential and urban. Recreational boating (electric motors,
only) and fishing are allowed on the lake. Sport fish caught in Lake Julian include catfish, large mouth bass and
tilapia.
DWQ monitored Lake Julian May - September 2007. Turbidity and chlorophyll a values were low and nutrient
concentrations ranged from low to moderate. Lake Julian was determined to be consistently oligotrophic since
it was first monitored by DWQ in 1990.
Mean surface water temperatures in Lake Julian ranged from 25.6 °C in May to 36.5 °C in August. These tem-
peratures are similar to those observed in 1990 and 2002. The Asheville Steam Electric Plant NPDES wastewa-
- ter permit requires the temperature of the discharged water from Outfall 002 not to exceed a monthly average of
44.4°C based on daily temperatures. The mixing zone for Outfall 002 is defined as all of Lake Julian.
Lake Julian continued to support its designated uses in 2007.
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Progress Energy routinely monitors the water quality of Lake Julian, including identification of any natural or
power plant -induced water quality changes to the lake and any introductions or impacts from normative plant
and animal species. The study conducted in 2004 determined that Lake Julian continued to have low nutrient
concentrations and biological productivity as compared with previous sampling years. Water temperature and
DO profiles were also similar to those observed in the previous 10 years. All measured values for arsenic and
selenium in the lake were below reporting limits (<1 µg/L). Fishery habitat improvement efforts continued in
2002 with the placement of wooden pallet fish attractors in the lake as well as discarded Christmas trees (Prog-
ress Energy, June 2005).
Ivy Creek Watershed (0601010508)
Mars Hill is the only municipality located in this watershed. There are three minor NP-
DES individual wastewater discharge permits in this watershed, with permitted flows
totaling 0.43 MGD.
Little Ivy Creek Subwatershed (060101050802)
A 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant was awarded to the Madison County
Soil and Water Conservation District to install agricultural best management practices
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in the Little Ivy Creek subwatcrshed, which is also part of the water supply watershed
for Mars Hill. This project was completed in February 2010. For more information
visit the Little Ivy Creek Watershed Use Restoration website
Bull Creek Subwatershed (060101050804)
In 2007, Bull Creek [AU # 6-96-16] received an Excellent rating at benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site
EB353 and a Good -Fair rating at fish community monitoring site EF13. In September 2009, the BAU con-
ducted a use attainability/reclassification study on Bull Creek [AU # 6-96-16] and West Fork Bull Creek [AU
_ # 6-96-16-2]. Benthic macroinvertebrate site EB377 on Bull Creek rated Good and EB378 rated Good -Fair.
It was determined that development and agriculture in the upper part of Bull Creek watershed are having an
impact on water quality in Bull Creek and that some improvement is needed before it would qualify for HQW
reclassification.
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Sandymush Creek - French Broad River Watershed (0601010509)
This watershed contains the Town of Woodfin, as well as, northern and central por-
tions ofAsheville. There are nine minor and one major NPDES individual wastewater
discharge permits in this watershed, with permitted flows totaling 40.4 MGD.
The Sandymush Game Land is entirely within this watershed and protects approxi-
mately 2.5 miles along the west bank of the French Broad River, as well as large por-
tions of Sandymush Creek and Turkey Creek.
Beaverdam Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050901)
French Broad River [AU# 6-(54.5)c] is a class B water because it is used heavily for
recreation that often involves prolonged skin contact with the water. This river seg-
- ment is regularly screened for fecal coliform bacteria levels at ambient monitoring site E4280000. Due to high
levels of bacteria in 2009, a special study was conducted between July 13, 2010 and August 12, 2010 that con-
sisted offive fecal coliform bacteria samples. Five samples in a 30 day period are required to make a use sup-
. port determination. The geometric mean for those samples was 125 colonies/100 mL, meaning that this stream
segment is currently meeting water quality standards for human health.
- Newfound Creek Subwatershed (060101050902)
The USGS sampled Newfound Creek at five locations and sampled five of its tributaries for Escherichia coli.
Water column samples were taken on May 28, 2003 during low flow and on November 19, 2003 during high
▪ flow. Sediment samples were also taken during low flow. During low flow conditions, Dix Creek and New-
found Creek between Brooks Branch and Red Hill Branch had the highest bacteria levels. During high flow
conditions, Round Hill Creek and Dix Creek had the highest bacteria levels. One sediment sample that may
- indicate a possible source of bacteria was at the confluence of Sluder Branch and Newfound Creek. Coliphage
virus analysis was used in an attempt to determine whether the bacteria was from human or animal sources.
The results showed that Round Hill Branch was dominated by human sources, while Sluder Branch bacteria was
- from mainly animal sources. All other locations were inconclusive (Giddings and Oblinger, 2003).
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A TMDL for Newfound Creek [AU #s 6-84b, 6-84c; 6-84d] was approved by EPA on February 8, 2005 for
fecal coliform bacteria. There is no current fecal coliform data at this time; therefore, these stream segments
remain Impaired for fecal coliform bacteria. The development of this TMDL was funded in part by a 319 Non -
point Source Pollution Control Grant that was awarded to the Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation
District. Another 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant was awarded to the Buncombe County Soil and
Water Conservation District to implement the TMDL by installing agricultural best management practices in the
Newfound Creek watershed. This project is expected to be complete in August 2011 _
Newfound Creek [AU #s 6-84a, 6-84b, 6-84c; 6-84d] is currently impaired for biological integrity due to Fair
ratings at benthic macroinvertebrate sampling sites EB129 in 2002 and 2007.
EEP has initiated a restoration project on Newfound Creek between Brooks Branch and Round Hill Branch that
is currently in the design phase. This project involves the restoration of approximately 4,649 linear feet, as well
as, the enhancement of 5,700 linear feet of Newfound Creek and six of its tributaries. Additionally, 0.85 acres
of wetlands will be enhanced.
The WaDE Program has recently identified and made repairs to several failing septic system in the Newfound
Creek watershed. The Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District has also been working on live-
- stock exclusion projects to reduce bacteria levels in Newfound Creek.
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Lee Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101050907)
French Broad River [AU # 6-(54.5)d] is Impaired for turbidity because 13.5 percent of the samples exceeded the
standard of 50 NTUs at ambient monitoring system site E4770000.
French Broad River [AU# 6-(54.5)d] is a class B water because it is used heavily for recreation that often in-
volves prolonged skin contact with the water. This river segment is regularly screened for fecal coliform bac-
teria levels at ambient monitoring site E4770000. Due to high levels of bacteria in 2009, a special study was
conducted between October 12, 2010 and October 19, 2010 that consisted of five fecal coliform bacteria sam-
ples. Five samples in a 30 day period are required to make a use support determination. The geometric mean
f- or those samples was 25 colonies/100 mL meaning that this stream segment is currently meeting water quality
standards for human health.
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Big Laurel Creek Watershed (0601010510)
This is an extremely rural watershed with a population density of just over 22 people
per square mile based on the 2000 census. There are four minor NPDES individual
wastewater discharge permits in this watershed with permitted flows totaling 0.042
MGD.
A use attainability/reclassification study was conducted at 15 benthic macroinvertebrate
sampling sites throughout the Big Laurel Creek watershed in 2006. All but one ben-
thic macroinvertebrate sampling site rated Excellent while the other site rated Good. A
public hearing was held in Hot Springs on March 31, 2009 to solicit comments from
the public regarding the reclassification of the watershed. As of September 2009, all
streams in this watershed are classified as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW).
Walnut Creek - French Broad River Watershed (0601010511)
Marshall is the only municipality in this watershed. There are two minor NPDES in-
dividual wastewater discharge permits in this watershed, with permitted flows totaling
0.41 MGD.
Little Pine Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101051102)
Little Pine Creek [AU # 6-104] rated Excellent at benthic macroinvertebrate sampling
site EB349 in 2007. Little Pine Creek was sampled again in 2009 at benthic macro -
invertebrate sampling site EB380, which is located further upstream from EB349, to
determine if it might qualify for reclassification. Site EB380 received a rating of Good
and therefore, it was determined that reclassification may not be appropriate at this
time.
French Broad River [AU # 6-(54.5)f] is Impaired for turbidity because 11.8 percent of the samples exceeded the
standard of 50 NTUs at ambient monitoring system site E5120000.
�. Big Pine Creek - French Broad River Subwatershed (060101051103)
Big Pine Creek [AU # 6-108] and Doe Branch [AU # 6-110] were sampled for benthic macroinvertebrates
in 2007. Doe Branch watershed may qualify for HQW reclassification because of an Excellent rating at site
- EB347. Big Pine Creek benthic sampling site EB348 also rated Excellent in 2007. Big Pine Creek was sam-
pled again in 2009 at benthic macroinvertebrate sampling site EB379, which is located further upstream from
EB348, to determine if it might qualify for reclassification. Site EB379 received a rating of Good; therefore, it
- was determined that reclassification may not be appropriate at this time.
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Spring Creek - French Broad River Watershed (0601010512)
Hot Springs is the only municipality in this watershed. There are two minor NPDES
individual wastewater discharge permits in this watershed, with permitted flows total-
._ " f i Z, ing 0.09 MGD.
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Meadow Fork and Spring Creek Subwatersheds (060101051201)
A use attainability/reclassification study was conducted at four benthic macroinverte-
brate sampling sites throughout Meadow Fork and Spring Creek watersheds in 2006.
All sites rated Excellent and a public hearing was held in Hot Springs on March 31,
2007 to solicit comments from the public regarding the reclassification of these wa-
tersheds. As of September 2009, all streams in these two watersheds are classified as
Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW).
Recommendations
Stormwater management, erosion control and pesticide education should be increased. The installation of
BMPs that control stormwater and prevent its associated pollutants from reaching surface waters is encouraged.
A considerable amount of resources have been expended in the Newfound Creek subwatershed. If resources al-
low, Newfound Creek should be sampled during the 2012 biological data collection period so that any improve-
ments made through work currently being done by the EEP, the WaDE Program, and the Buncombe County
S&WC District can be assessed for the 2014 Integrated Report that will be used for the next basinwide water
quality plan.
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Environmental Review
Threatened and Endangered Species Review
Connestee Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant #1
Replacement and Expansion Project
Transylvania County, North Carolina
July 10, 2015
Prepared For:
Transylvania Utilities, Inc.
PO Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224-0908
Prepared by:
Clearwater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
32 Clayton Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
2.0 METHODOLOGY 3
3.0 HABITAT DESCRIPTION 4
3.1 Maintained Lawns and Operational Facilities 4
3.2 Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest 4
3.3 Streambank and Riparian Forest 5
3.4 French Broad River 5
3.5 Soils 5
4.0 LISTED SPECIES 5
4.1 Potential Impacts to Listed Species 8
5.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 14
List of Figures
Figure I
Figure 2
Figure 3
Vicinity Map
USGS Topographic Map
Aerial
List of Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Comprehensive Species List
US Fish and Wildlife Service and the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program explanation of codes
Site Photographs

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following report includes methods used and results for a threatened and endangered
species survey for the Connestee Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 (WWTP) project
boundary. The threatened and endangered species survey was conducted to determine the
occurrence of or the potential for existence of federal threatened or
endangered animal and plant species within the proposed plant footprint and proposed
outfall area (French Broad River) in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Completion of
this survey was directed by three current state and federal regulations: the Federal
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC 1531-1543), the North Carolina Endangered
Species Act (N.C.G.S. Sect. 113 article 25), and the North Carolina Plant Protection and
Conservation Act of 1979 (N.C.G.S. Sect. 19b 106: 202.12-22).
The proposed project involves the replacement and expansion of the current WWTP and
an upgrade to the existing outfall associated with the discharge of treated wastewater into
the French Broad River. The proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1 project boundary and
outfall upgrade are located south of Brevard off of US Highway 276. It is the
understanding of ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) that the new
WWTP will be built entirely within the existing WWTP property. The upgrade will also
include the addition of tertiary treatment and ultraviolet disinfection facility. It is also
CEC's understanding that Transylvania Utilities, Inc. (TU) will operate under at least the
existing NPDES permit conditions. The permit flow is anticipated to increase from 0.3
Million Gallons Per Day (MGD) to 0.46 MGD to accommodate existing development
area at eventual future build -out.
The survey also included a literature review of listed species within the site and the French
Broad River. The project site is located south of Brevard in Transylvania County, North
Carolina (Figure 1). Latitude and longitude for the site are 35.166402°N and -
82.730802°W, respectively. Elevations on site range from 2,552 feet to 2,716 feet above
mean sea level (Figure 2). A soils map is also included for review (Figure 3).
2.0 METHODOLOGY
A preliminary habitat and threatened and endangered species assessment was conducted by
CEC on May 13, 2015 at the existing WWTP on US Highway 276 and the downstream
outfall area on the French Broad River to determine the potential for occurrences of listed
threatened and endangered animal and plant species by current federal or state regulations.
Recent database information concerning the existence or potential existence of federally or
state threatened and endangered species within Transylvania County, North Carolina was
acquired from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the NC Natural Heritage

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Program (NHP) databases in May 2015. Watch list species as identified in the `Natural
Heritage Program List of Rare Plant Species of North Carolina" (published in 2012 and
updated in 2014) were also acquired for use in the desktop and field surveys.
During a desktop survey, the preferred habitat type for each listed species was identified
and compared to the known habitat types identified within the Connestee Falls WWTP #1
boundary and outfall area. The known habitat types identified within the project areas
were as follows: maintained lawns and operational facilities, mixed pine/hardwood
forest, and streambank and riparian forest.
3.0 HABITAT DESCRIPTION
The following is a description of each of the four habitat types observed on the referenced
site. Representative photographs the habitats are attached in Appendix C. A soils
discussion is also provided.
3.1 Maintained Lawns and Operational Facilities
This habitat consists of maintained lawns and operational facilities within the
wastewater treatment plant. Dominant species include broadleaf plantain
(Plantago major), narrowleaf plantain (Plantago lanceolata), common dandelion
(Texacum officinale), Chinese lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), common fleabane
(Erigeron philadelphicus), Nepalese browntop (Microstegium vimineum),
goldenrod (Solidago spp.), and birdfoot violet (Viola pedata). Saplings were also
observed throughout the site and include black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia),
American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), and tulip poplar (Liriodendron
tulipifera). (Photos 1-3).
3.2 Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest
This habitat occurs in the southeastern and northwestern corner of the property.
The dominant tree species observed in this habitat were Eastern white pine (Pinus
strobus), white oak (Quercus alba), Northern red oak (Quercus rubra), and
mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa). Other tree species observed include red
maple (Acer rubrum), tulip poplar, sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), Virginia
pine (Pinus virginiana), and black cherry (Prunus serotina). Species observed in
the shrub layer include American holly (Ilex opaca), mountain laurel (Kalmia
latifolia), mountain dog hobble (Leucothoe fontanesiana), and rhododendron
(Rhododendron spp.). The herbaceous layer was relatively sparse; species
observed include spotted wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata), Christmas fern
(Polystichum acrostichoides), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), and
brackenfern (Pteridium aquilinum). (Photo 4).
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3.3 Streambank and Riparian Forest
The existing outfall for the WWTP is located on the right descending bank of the
French Broad River adjacent to a pasture. The narrow buffer is comprised of
predominately invasive species such as Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense),
multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and clematis (Clematis spp.). Other species
observed include red maple, giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), poison ivy, and
jewelweed (Impatiens capensis). (Photos 5-6).
3.4 French Broad River
The French Broad River originates in Transylvania County and flows in a
northerly direction through Transylvania County towards Asheville, NC before
turning west and flowing into Tennessee. Approximately seventy percent of the
land in this subbasin (hydrologic unit code 06010105) is forested. The stream is
classified by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) as a Class
"B", Trout Water and DWQ's Aquatic Life/Secondary Recreation Use Support
Ratings rate the stream as Fully Supporting.
3.5 Soils
Soils mapped by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Transylvania
County Soil Survey for the site include: Ashe-Chesnut Complex (AhG) 50-95
percent slopes, Ashe-Edneyville Complex (AnF) 30-50 percent slopes, Cullowhee-
Ela Complex (To) 0-3 percent slopes, and Rosman fine sandy loam (Ro) 0-3
percent slopes (Figure 3) (NRCS 2010).
4.0 LISTED SPECIES
In this report, the term "listed species" is defined as any species with a "status" designated
by the state or federal government. Species that are federally or state listed as threatened,
endangered, candidate or special concern are afforded certain protection by applicable law.
The FWS identifies 10 federally listed plant and animal species as existing or potentially
`a' existing in Transylvania County. The NHP identifies 9 additional state listed plant and
animal species as existing or potentially existing within a 2-mile radius of the proposed
Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary and outfall area. The NHP database search include
37 species that have been identified as a supplemental ranking due to being rare, however,
they are not listed as endangered, threatened, or candidate. These other state listings are
Special Concern -Vulnerable, Special Concern -Historical, and Significantly Rare species.
There are no species federally listed as a candidate species.
Table 1 lists all the federal and state listed species that may occur in Transylvania County.
121' Species identified in these tables were included in the desktop and field surveys and were
considered during the site assessment. In addition, even though watch list species are not

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listed as a result of the database search, all species identified at the site were cross referenced
with the "Natural Heritage Program List of Rare PIant Species of North Carolina" (2014).
Table 1. Federally and State listed threatened and endangered species that may
occur in Transylvania County
Scientific Name
Common Name
State
Federal
County -
Status
Status
Status
Vertebrate
Aegolius acadicus
Poll I
Northern Saw -Whet Owl
(Southern Appalachian
Population)
T
FSC
Current
Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander
E
FSC
Current
Falco peregrinus
Peregrine Falcon
E
-
Current
Glemmys muhlenbergii
Bog Turtle
T
(S A)
Current
Corynorhinus
rafinesquii
Rafinesque's Big -Eared Bat
T
FSC
Historic
Cryptobranchus
alleganiensis
Hellbender
SC
FSC
Current
Dendronica cerulean
Cerulean Warbler
SC
FSC
Current
Desmognathus wrighti
Pygmy salamander
SR
FSC
Current
Glaucomys sabrinus
coloratus
Carolina Northern Flying
Squirrel
E
IE
Current
Loxia curvirostra
Red Crossbill (Southern
Appalachian)
SC
FSC
Current
Myotis grisescens
Gray Bat
E
E )
Current
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern Long -Eared Bat
SR
T
Current
Neotoma floridana
haematoreia
Southern Appalachian
Eastern Woodrat
W2
FSC
Current
Plestiodon anthracinus
Coal Skink
SR
-
Current
Poecile atricapi lus
practica
Southern Appalachian
Black -Capped Chickadee
SC
FSC
Current
Polyodon spathula
Paddlefish
E
FSC
Historic
Thryomanes bewickii
altus
Appalachian Bewick's
Wren
E
FSC
Historic
Sphyrapicus varius
appalachiensis
Yellow -Bellied Sapsucker
Appalachian
Population)
SR
FSC
Current
Sylvilagus obscurus
Appalachian cottontail
FSC
Current

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Invertebrate
Alasmidonta
raveneliana
Appalachian Elktoe
SR-G
E ,i
Current
Calopte►yx amata
Superb Jewelwing
SR
-
Historic
Cambarus reburrus
French Broad Crayfish
SR
FSC
Current
Cymocythere clavata
Oconee Crayfish Ostracod
W3
FSC
Current
Eupliydiyas phaeton
Baltimore Checkerspot
SR
-
Historic
Macro►nia margarita
Margarita River Skimmer
SR
FSC
Historic
Pleurobema oviforme
Tennessee Clubshell
E
FSC
Current
Pot}►gonia faunus
Green Comma
SR
-
Historic
Pyrgus wyandot
Grizzled Skipper
SR
FSC
Historic
Satyrium edwardsii
Edwards' Hairstreak
SR
-
Historic
Speyeria dana
Diana fritillary (butterfly)
W2
FSC
Current
Waltoncythere acuta
Transylvania Crayfish
Ostracod
W3
FSC
Historic
Vascular Plant
Abiesfraseri
Fraser Fir
W5
FSC
Current
Cardamine clematitis
Mountain Bitter Cress
SR-T
FSC
Current
Chelone cuthbertii
Cuthbert Turtlehead
SC-V
FSC
Current
Eurybia avita
Alexander's Rock Aster
W3
FSC
Historic
Dendrolycopodium
dendroideum
Prickly Ground -Pine
SR-P
-
Historic
Geum radiatum
Spreading Avens
E
'\, '
Current
Glyceria nubigena
Smoky Mountains Manna
Grass
SR-L
_E
FSC
Current
Helonias bullata
Swamp Pink
T
T
Current
Hexastylis
rhombiforniis
French Broad Heartleaf
SR-L
FSC
Current
Isotria medeoloides
Small Whorled Pogonia
T
T
Current
Juglans cinerea
Butternut
W5
FSC
Current
Lysimachia fraseri
Fraser's Loosestrife
E
FSC
Current
Monotropsis odorata
Sweet Pinesap
SC-V
FSC
Current
Parnassia grandifolia
Large -Leaved Grass -of-
Parnassus
T
FSC
`
Current
Sarracenia rubra ssp.
jonesii
Mountain Sweet
Pitcherplant
E
‘E ' ,
Current
Senecio suaveolens
Sweet Indian -Plantain
SC-H
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-
Historic
Shortia galacifolia var.
galacifolia
Southern Oconee -Bells
SC-V
FSC
Current
Spiraea virginiana
Virginia Spiraea
T
T
Current
Waldsteinia lobata
Lobed Barren -Strawberry
E
FSC
Current
Nonvascular Plant
Aspiromitus
appalachianus
A Hornwort
SR-L
FSC
Historic
B►yoc► umia vivicolor
Gorge Moss
SR-T
FSC
Historic
Bryoxiplrium
norvegicum
Sword Moss
SR-0
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Current
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Plagiochila sharpii
A Liverwort
SR-L
FSC
Current
Plagiochila sullivantii
var. caroliniana
A Livenvort
SR-T
FSC
Historic
Porella wataugensis
A Liverwort
SR-L
FSC
Current
Lichen
.
Gymnoderma lineare
Rock Gnome Lichen
E
6 j) Current
Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, April 2015
See Appendix C for explanation of codes.
4.1 Potential Impacts to Listed Species
A. Species dependent on bog habitats
Several species on the list require specific habitats that include bogs. Bog habitats were
not identified within the proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary or outfall area;
therefore, the following species were excluded as a result of the field survey:
Table 3. Sp
Scientific Name
Common Name
Chelone cuthbertii
Cuthbert Turtlehead
Euphydryas phaeton
Baltimore Checkerspot
Helonias bullata
Swamp Pink
Sar acenia jonesii
Mountain Sweet Pitcher
Plant
B. Species dependent on humid gorges, high elevation rock outcrops, and/or
spray zones of waterfalls
Several species on the list require specific habitats that include humid gorges, high
elevation rock outcrops, and/or spray zones of waterfalls. These habitats were not
identified within the proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1 expansion or outfall area;
therefore, the following species were excluded as a result of the field survey:
FRO Table 4. Species excluded due to dependency on humid gorges, high elevation
rock outcrops, and/or spray zones of waterfalls
Scientific Name
Common Name
Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander
Bryocrumia vivicolor
Gorge Moss
B,yoxiphium norvegicum
Sword Moss
Geum radiatum
Spreading Avens
Gymnoderma lineare
Rock Gnome Lichen
Plagiochila sharpii
A Liverwort
Porella wataugensis
A Liverwort
Shortia galacifolia var.
galacifolia
Southern Oconee -Bells
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C. Species dependent on spruce -fir habitat
Several species on the list require specific habitats that include spurce-fir forests. Spruce -
fir forests were not identified within the Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary or outfall
area; therefore, the following species were excluded as a result of the field survey:
Table 5. Sp
Scientific Name
Common Name
Abiesfraseri
Fraser Fir
Aegolius acadicus
pop. 1
Northern Saw -Whet
Owl (Southern
Appalachian
Population)
Pigmy Salamander
Demognathus wrightii
Glaucomys sabrinus
colorants
Carolina Northern
Flying Squirrel
Loxia curvirostra
Red Crossbill (Southern
Appalachian)
A Liverwort
Plagiochila sullivantii var.
sullivantii
Poecile atricapillus practica
Southern Appalachian
Black -Capped
Chickadee
Polygonia faunus
Green Comma
D. Species dependent on rich cove forests
French Broad Heartleaf (Hexastylis rhornbifor,nis) requires specific habitats that include
rich cove forests. This habitat type was not identified within the proposed Connestee
Falls WWTP #1 boundary or outfall area and was therefore excluded as a result of the
field survey.
E. Species dependent on caves and mines
The gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Rafinesque's big -eared bat (mountain subspecies,
Corynorhinus rafinesquii), and Northern long-eared (Myotis septentrionalis) bat require
caves and/or mines for winter roosting habitat. No caves or mines are located within the
proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary or outfall area. However, summer habitat
is present within the project area including forests, forest edges, and riparian areas.
Further information concerning bat species and habitat is discussed below.
F. Species dependent on grassy balds
Prickly Ground Pine (Dendrolycopodium dendroideum) requires habitats which include
grassy balds. Suitable habitat for this species does not exist within the proposed
Connestee Falls WWTP #1 expansion or outfall area.

G. Field survey inclusion
Although the species listed in Tables 3, 4, and 5, and in sub -paragraphs (D), (E), and (F)
above were excluded from being present on site, all species listed in Tables 3, 4, and 5,
and in sub -paragraphs (D), (E), and (F) above were considered for inclusion in the field
survey. If an observed species was suspected as being a listed species, it was identified to
the taxonomic unit level necessary to exclude it. None of the species listed in the
exclusion tables were identified within the proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary
area during the field survey. Although some species listed are transitory, even if they are
present at the time of construction, it is highly unlikely that the proposed activity will
threaten their continued existence. In summary, it is the opinion of CEC that the species
listed above will not be directly impacted by the construction within the proposed project
area.
H. Listed species that could not be excluded prior to the field study
The following species could not be excluded prior to the field survey. The species listed
have habitat requirements similar to that present within the proposed Connestee Falls
WWTP #1 boundary and outfall area, or their habitat preference was not listed and they
were therefore included.
Table 6. Listed species that could not be excluded prior to the field study
Scientific Name
Common Name
Vertebrate
Falco peregrinus
Peregrine Falcon
Glemmys muhlenbergii
Bog Turtle
Coryno:hinus
rafinesquii
Rafinesque's Big -Eared Bat
Cryptobrancl:us
alleganiensis
Hellbender
Dendronica cerulean
Cerulean Warbler
Myotis grisescens
Gray Bat 41/
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern Long -Eared Bat
Neotomaforidana
haematoreia
Southern Appalachian
Eastern Woodrat
Plestiodon anthracinus
Coal Skink
Polyodon spathula
Paddlefish
Thryomanes bewickii
altus
Appalachian Bewick's
Wren
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Sphyrapicus varius
appalachiensis
Yellow -Bellied Sapsucker
(Southern Appalachian
Population)
Sylvilagus obscurus
Appalachian cottontail
Invertebrate
Alasmdonta
raven
ravenelianal/
Appalachian Elktoe (
Calopteryx amata
Superb Jewelwing
Cambarus rebuff us
French Broad Crayfish V
Cymocythere clavata
Oconee Crayfish Ostracod
Macromia margarita
Margarita River Skimmer
Pleurobema oviforme
Tennessee Clubshell
Pyrgus ityandot
Grizzled Skipper
Satyriunr edwardsii
Edwards' Hairstreak
Speyeria diana
Diana fritillary (butterfly)
Waltoncythere acuta
Transylvania Crayfish
Ostracod
Vascular Plant
Cardamine clematitis
Mountain Bitter Cress
Eurybia avita
Alexander's Rock Aster
Glyceria nubigena
Smoky Mountains Manna
Grass
Isotria medeoloides
Small Whorled Pogonia
Juglans cinerea
Lysimachia fraseri
Monotropsis odorata
Par nassia grandifolia
Senecio suaveolens
Spiraea virginiana
Waldsteinia lobata
Aspiromitus
appalachianus
Butternut
Fraser's Loosestrife
Sweet Pinesap
Large -Leaved Grass -of -
Parnassus
Sweet Indian -Plantain
Virginia Spiraea
Lobed Barren -Strawberry
A Hornwort
Vascular and Nonvascular Plants:
None of the species listed in Table 6 above were identified within the proposed
Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary or outfall area.
In summary, it is important to note that during our thorough field studies, we did not
observe any species federally listed (Table 1) as threatened or endangered.
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates:
The vertebrate and invertebrate animal species listed in Table 6 above were not observed
on the proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary or outfall area. Nevertheless,
below is a summary of their status and habitat preferences. Further, even if present,
based on their following habitat needs and movement patterns, it is the opinion of CEC
that the proposed construction of the Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary and outfall
area upgrade is not likely to affect these animals.
The peregrine falcon (E), listed as endangered within Transylvania County, prefers cliffs
for nesting and coastal ponds, mudflats, and wetlands for winter foraging. These features
were not found within the habitats evaluated at the Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary
and outfall location. Construction or maintenance activities at this site are not likely to
adversely affect this species.
Bog turtles, listed as federally threatened S/A (similarity of appearance), prefer open wet
meadow/pasture habitats. Suitable habitat for the bog turtle does not exist on the
property. Further, the southern population of the bog turtle, ranging from southern Virginia
to northern Georgia, is also protected with a threatened designation only because its physical
,=, appearance is similar to the northern population. The southern bog turtle population is
separated from the northern population by approximately 250 miles. However, individual
bog turtles in the southern population closely resemble individuals in the northern bog turtle
population, causing difficulty in enforcing prohibitions protecting the northern population.
Therefore, the FWS designated the southern population as "threatened (similarity of
appearance)." This designation prohibits collecting individual turtles from this population
oft,and bans interstate and international commercial trade. It has no effect on land management
activities of private landowners in southern states where the bog turtle lives. In addition, the
bog turtle is not subject to Section 7 consultation.
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The cerulean warbler (SC-FSC) is a bird that prefers hardwood forest or riparian hardwood
forest habitats. Hardwood habitats exist within the proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1
boundary and outfall area. This species is transient and is not a year-round resident of
Western North Carolina. This bird, if present, will be potentially displaced on a temporary
basis, only during construction activities. The cerulean warbler breeds in Western North
Carolina in the summer and flies through during migration, but will find nesting areas and
stop -over shelter outside of the proposed project area.
The Appalachian Bewick's wren (E-FSC) and the yellow -bellied sapsucker (Southern
fala Appalachian population, SR-FSC) were not observed on -site during the CEC field
investigation, but if present, will likewise experience minimal impact. Both of these bird
species prefer hardwood forests or woodland borders. However, the areas that would be
disturbed provide habitat that is common throughout this tract for wildlife, so this short
term impact will not be significant.
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The Northern long-eared bat (T-SR) was placed on the federal list as a threatened species
on April 2, 2015. A tree clearing moratorium between May 15 to August 15 for the
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July. Summer habitat for the Northern long-eared bat consists of the cavities, hollows,
cracks, or underneath the bark of live or dead trees typically greater than three inches
DBH (diameter at breast height). This habitat was observed on -site. If tree cutting is
completed outside of the moratorium, then consultation with FWS should not be
necessary. It is the opinion of CEC that if tree clearing is done outside of the
moratorium, the project is not likely to adversely affect the Northern long-eared bat.
The Southern Appalachian Eastern woodrat (W2-FSC) prefers dry woods, boulder fields,
or rock outcrops. Coal skinks (SR) are also known to inhabit rocky outcrops, but may be
found on wooded slopes and roadbanks. The Appalachian cottontail (FSC) prefers dense
woods and thickets. None of these species were observed on -site and suitable habitat was
not identified within the proposed WWTP #1 boundary or outfall area.
Several species that appear in Table 6 above are known to occur in drainages within or
nearby the project site, including the French Broad, Little Tennessee and Tennessee,
Savannah, and Hiwasssee drainages. Species associated with these specific drainages
include the paddlefish (E-FSC), Appalachian elktoe (SR-G — E), French Broad River
Crayfish (SR-FSC), and Tennessee Clubshell (E-FSC). The Transylvania crayfish
ostracod (W3-FSC), oconee crayfish ostracod (W3-FSC), hellbender (SC-FSC), superb
jewelwing (SR) and margarita river skimmer (SR-FSC), are likewise associated with
mountain streams and rivers. Due to moderate increase in the facility, the same or stricter
NPDES discharge requirements, and the size of the French Broad River, it is the opinion
of CEC that the proposed project will not adversely affect these aquatic populations.
The Diana fritillary, listed as (W2-FSC), is a large forest dwelling butterfly. Species
listed as W2 are rare to uncommon in North Carolina, but are not necessarily considered
to be declining or otherwise in trouble. In North Carolina, this forest -dependent butterfly
may be found in rich cove habitats in the mountains. This butterfly is observed along
mountain roads near creeks at lower elevations, and at higher elevations, it can be found
near glades along mountain forests or woods. It may also be observed near fields, forests
edges and openings in moist, rich, forested mountains and valleys. Adults feed on dung
and flower nectar from plants including common swamp milkweeds, ironweed, red
clover, and butterflybush. The grizzled skipper (SR-FSC) and Edward's hairstreak (SR)
are butterflies that prefer dry, wooded habitats. None of these species were observed on -
site.
Although other federally or state listed species were not identified during the surveys,
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because of the transitory nature of some of the listed species and the particular flower and
fruiting periods of some plants, it is possible that species populations and locations may
change over time. Therefore, any potential findings at a later date should be fully
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investigated and coordinated with appropriate agencies.
There are species which have not been found to warrant formal, legal protection but are
Rs' considered rare in North Carolina. Therefore, the NHP collects data on species in
addition to the three categories of protected plants (Endangered, Threatened, and Special
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Significantly Rare (SR) and Watch List (W). The rare or watch list species are identified
in the "Natural Heritage Program List of Rare Plant Species of North Carolina (2014)".
There were no identified species within the proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1
boundary or outfall area during the pedestrian survey that are included on the "watch" list
or are considered "significantly rare".
5.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
CEC's field assessment and review were completed in order to determine the occurrence
of or the potential for the existence of federally or state threatened and endangered plant
and animal species within the proposed Connestee Falls WWTP #1 boundary and outfall
upgrade area that are known to occur in Transylvania County and, in particular, within a
two mile radius of the site.
Given the moderate increase in the facility, the same or stricter NPDES discharge
requirements, and the size of the French Broad River, it is our opinion that the proposed
project will not adversely affect listed species.
In conclusion, the proposed replacement and expansion of this DWQ permitted minor
facility is not likely to cause an adverse impact to any federally or state listed threatened or
endangered species. Although no federally listed threatened and endangered species were
identified during these surveys, because of the transitory nature of some of the listed
threatened and endangered species and the particular flower/fruiting periods of some plants,
it is possible that endangered species populations and locations may change over time.
Therefore, any potential findings at a later date should be fully investigated and coordinated
with appropriate agencies to prevent potential adverse impacts.
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REFERENCES
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, May 12, 2015. Database Query
US Fish and Wildlife Service, May 12, 2015. Database Query
Department of Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1994. Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Appalachian Elktoe Determined to be an
Endangered Species. Federal Register 59(225):60324-60334.
Franklin, M.A., and J.T. Finnegan. 2006. Natural Heritage Program List of Rare
Plant Species of North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Environment and
Natural Resources. Raleigh, N.C. 136 pp.
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ashles and C.R. Bell. 1964. Manual of the Vascular Flora of
the Carolinas. The University of North Carolina Press. Chapel Hill, NC. 1183
pp.
Schafale, M.P., and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the natural communities
of North Carolina: third approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program Division of Parks and Recreation. North Carolina Dept. of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. 325 pp.
Weakley, A.S. 2008. Flora of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia (updated 7 April
2008). University of North Carolina Herbarium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
[http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/flora.ht
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Comprehensive Species List

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Explanation of Codes
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Comprehensive Species List
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Maintained Lawns and Operational Facilities
Scientific Name
Common Name
Shrub/Sapling
Robinia pseudoacacia
black locust
Platanus occidentalis
American sycamore
Liriodendron tuliplfera
tulip poplar
Herb/Vine
Plantago major
broadleaf plantain
Plantago lanceolata
narrowleaf plantain
Texacum officinale
common dandelion
Lespedeza cuneata
Chinese lespedeza
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
Microstegium vimineum
Nepalese browntop
So!idaga spp
goldenrod
Viola pedata
birdfoot violet
Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest
Scientific Name
Common Name
Tree
Pinus strobes
Eastern white pine
Quercus alba
white oak
Quercus rubra
Northern red oak
Carya tomentosa
mockernut hickory
Acer rubrum
red maple
Liriodendron tulipifera
tulip poplar
Oxydendrum arboreum
sourwood
Pinus virginiana
Virginia pine
Prunus serotina
black cherry
Shrub/Sapling
Ilex opaca
American holly
Kalmia latifolia
mountain laurel
Leucothoe fontanesiana
mountain dog hobble
Rhododendron spp
rhododendron
Herb/Vine
Chimaphila maculata
spotted wintergreen
Polystichum acrostichoides
Christmas fern
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Pteridium aquilinum
brackenfern

Streambank and Riparian Forest
Scientific Name
Common Name
Tree
Acer rubrum
red maple
Shrub/Sapling
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Rosa multiflora
multiflora rose
Herb/Vine
Clematis spp
clematis
Arundinaria gigantea
giant cane
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
impatiens capensis
jewelweed
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Appendix B
Explanation of Codes
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EXPLANATION OF CODES FOR COUNTY AND QUAD STATUS LISTS
The county and quadrangle status lists provided by the NC Natural Heritage Program tally the elements of natural diversity (rare
plants and animals, rare and exemplary natural communities, and special animal habitats) known to occur in all North Carolina
counties and USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles. The information on which these lists is based comes from a variety of sources, including
field surveys, museums, herbaria, scientific literature, and personal communications. These lists are dynamic, with new records
continually being added and old records being revised as new information is received. As a result, a list cannot be considered a
definitive record of the elements of natural diversity present in a given county or quad and should not be used as a substitute for field
surveys. When this information is used in any document, we request that the date this list was compiled be given and that the NC
Natural Heritage Program be credited.
STATE STATUS
CODE
STATUS
CODE
STATUS
E
Endangered
SR
Significantly Rare
T
Threatened
EX Extirpated
SC
Special Concern
P
Proposed (used only as a qualifier of the
ranks above)
C (Candidate
NOTE: the definitions of state statuses of plants and animals differ. Below are summaries of the statuses for each group.
Plant statuses are determined by the Plant Conservation Program (NC Department of Agriculture) and the Natural Heritage Program
(NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources). Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern species are protected by state
law (Plant Protection and Conservation Act, 1979). Candidate and Significantly Rare designations indicate rarity and the need for
population monitoring and conservation action. Note that plants can have a double status, e.g., E-SC, indicates that while the plant is
endangered, it is collected or sold under regulation.

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CODE
STATUS
DEFINITION
E
Endangered
"Any species or higher taxon of plant whose continued existence as a viable component of the
State's flora is determined to be in jeopardy" (GS 19B 106: 202.12). (Endangered species may not
be removed from the wild except when a permit is obtained for research, propagation, or rescue
which will enhance the survival of the species.)
T
Threatened
"Any resident species of plant which is likely to become an endangered species within the
foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range" (GS 19B 106:202.12).
(Regulations are the same as for Endangered species.)
SC
Special
Concern
"Any species of plant in North Carolina which requires monitoring but which may be collected
and sold under regulations adopted under the provisions of [the Plant Protection and Conservation
Act]" (GS 19B 106:202.12). (Special Concem species which are not also listed as Endangered or
Threatened may be collected from the wild and sold under specific regulations. Propagated
material only of Special Concern species which are also listed as Endangered or Threatened may
be traded or sold under specific regulations.)
C
Candidate
Species which are very rare in North Carolina, generally with 1-20 populations in the state,
generally substantially reduced in numbers by habitat destruction (and sometimes also by direct
exploitation or disease). These species are also either rare throughout their ranges (fewer than 100
populations total) or disjunct in North Carolina from a main range in a different part of the country
or world. Also included are species which may have 20-50 populations in North Carolina, but
fewer than 50 populations rangewide. These are species which have the preponderance of their
distribution in North Carolina and whose fate depends largely on their conservation here. Also
included are many species known to have once occurred in North Carolina but with no known
extant occurrences in the state (historical or extirpated species); if these species are relocated in
the state, they are likely to be listed as Endangered or Threatened. If present land use trends
continue, candidate species are likely to merit listing as Endangered or Threatened.

SR
Significantly
Rare
Species which are very rare in North Carolina, generally with 1-20 populations in the state,
generally substantially reduced in numbers by habitat destruction (and sometimes also by direct
exploitation or disease). These species are generally more common somewhere else in their
ranges, occurring in North Carolina peripherally to their main ranges, mostly in habitats which are
unusual in North Carolina. Also included are some species with 20-100 populations in North
Carolina, if they also have only 50-100 populations rangewide and are declining.
-L
Limited
The range of the species is limited to North Carolina and adjacent states (endemic or near
endemic). These are species which may have 20-50 populations in North Carolina, but fewer than
50 populations rangewide. The preponderance of their distribution is in North Carolina and their
fate depends largely on conservation here. Also included are some species with 20-100
populations in North Carolina, if they also have only 50-100 populations rangewide and declining.
-T
Throughout
These species are rare throughout their ranges (fewer than 100 populations total)
-D
Disjunct
The species is disjunct to NC from a main range in a different part of the country or world.
-P
Peripheral
The species is at the periphery of its range in NC. These species are generally more common
somewhere else in their ranges, occurring in North Carolina peripherally to their main ranges,
mostly in habitats which are unusual in North Carolina.
-O
Other
The range of the species is sporadic or cannot be described by the other Significantly Rare
categories
P
Proposed
A species which has been formally proposed for listing as Endangered, Threatened, or Special
Concern, but has not yet completed the legally mandated listing process.
Animal statuses are determined by the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Natural Heritage Program. Endangered, Threatened,
and Special Concern species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes, and freshwater and terrestrial mollusks have
legal protection status in North Carolina (Wildlife Resources Commission). The Significantly Rare designation indicates rarity and the
need for population monitoring and conservation action.

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CODE
STATUS
DEFINITION
E
Endangered
"Any native or once -native species of wild animal whose continued existence as a viable
component of the State's fauna is determined by the Wildlife Resources Commission to be in
jeopardy or any species of wild animal determined to be an 'endangered species' pursuant to the
Endangered Species Act." (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes; 1987).
T
Threatened
"Any native or once -native species of wild animal which is likely to become an endangered
species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range, or one that
is designated as a threatened species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act." (Article 25 of
Chapter 113 of the General Statutes; 1987).
SC
Special
Concern
"Any species of wild animal native or once -native to North Carolina which is determined by the
Wildlife Resources Commission to require monitoring but which may be taken under regulations
adopted under the provisions of this Article." (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes;
1987).
SR
Significantly
Rare
Any species which has not been listed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission as an
Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern species, but which exists in the state in small
numbers and has been determined by the N.C. Natural Heritage Program to need monitoring. (This
is a N.C. Natural Heritage Program designation.) Significantly Rare species include "peripheral"
species, whereby North Carolina lies at the periphery of the species' range (such as Hermit
Thrush). The designation also includes marine and estuarine fishes identified as "Vulnerable" by
the N.C. State Museum of Biological Sciences (Ross et al., 1988, Endangered, Threatened, and
Rare Fauna of North Carolina. Part II. A Reevaluation of the Marine and Estuarine Fishes).
EX
Extirpated
A species which is no longer believed to occur in the state.
P_
Proposed
Species has been proposed by a Scientific Council as a status (Endangered, Threatened, Special
Concern, Watch List, or for De -listing) that is different from the current status, but the status has
not yet been adopted by the Wildlife Resources Commission and by the General Assembly as law.
In the lists of rare species in this book, these proposed statuses are listed in parentheses below the
current status. Only those proposed statuses that are different from the current statuses are listed.

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FEDERAL STATUS
These statuses are designated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Federally listed Endangered and Threatened species are protected
under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended through the 100th Congress. Unless otherwise noted,
definitions are taken from the Federal Register, Vol. 56, No. 225, November 21, 1991 (50 CFR Part 17).
CODE
FE—
T
STATUS
DEFINITION
Endangered
Threatened
A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
A taxon "likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout
all or a significant portion of its range."
EXN
Endangered,
nonessential
experimental population.
The Endangered Species Act permits the reintroduction of endangered animals as
"nonessential experimental" populations. Such populations, considered nonessential to the
survival of the species, are managed with fewer restrictions than populations listed as
endangered.
T(S/A)
Threatened due to
The Endangered Species Act authorizes the treatment of a species (subspecies or
Similarity of
population segment) as threatened even though it is not otherwise listed as threatened if:
Appearance.
(a) The species so closely resembles in appearance a threatened species that enforcement
personnel would have substantial difficulty in differentiating between the listed and
unlisted species; (b) the effect of this substantial difficulty is an additional threat to a
threatened species; and (c) such treatment of an unlisted species will substantially
facilitate the enforcement and further the policy of the Act. The American Alligator has
this designation due to similarity of appearance to other rare crocodilians. The Bog Turtle
(southern population) has this designation due to similarity of appearance to Bog Turtles
in the threatened northern population.
C
Candidate.
A taxon under consideration for which there is sufficient information to support listing.
This category was formerly designated as a Candidate 1 (C 1) species.

FSC
Federal "Species of
Concern"
(Also called "Species at Risk"). Formerly defined as a taxon under consideration for
which there is insufficient information to support listing; formerly designated as a
Candidate 2 (C2) species.
PE
Proposed Endangered
Species has been proposed for listing as endangered.
PD (Proposed De -listed
(Species has been proposed for de -listing.
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
Elements within a county or quad are subdivided into "Current", "Historic", "Obscure" or "Potential" records.
Current record: the element has been observed in the county or quad recently.
Historic record: the element is either extirpated from the county or quad, or there have not been any recent surveys to verify its
continued existence.
Obscure record: the date the element was last observed in the county or quad is uncertain.
Potential record: the element has the potential to be found in the county or quad.

Appendix C
Site Photographs
19

Photo 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant area.
Photo 2. Wastewater Treatment Plant area.

Photo 3. Wastewater Treatment Plant area.
Photo 4. Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest

Photo 5. Existing Outfall on French Broad River.
Photo 6. Riparian Habitat at Existing Outfall.

Local Government Review Requirements
for the Issuance of New Non -Municipal Domestic Wastewater Discharge Permits
General Statute Overview
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (c)(6) allows input from local governments in the issuance of NPDES Permits for non -
municipal domestic wastewater treatment facilities. Specifically, the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) may not act
on an application for a new non -municipal domestic wastewater discharge facility until it has received a written statement from
each, city and county government having jurisdiction over any part of the lands on which the proposed facility and its
appurtenances are to be located. The written statement shall document whether the city or county has a zoning or subdivision
ordinance in effect and (if such an ordinance is in effect) whether the proposed facility is consistent with the ordinance. The
EMC shall not approve a permit application for any facility which a city or county has determined to be inconsistent with zoning
or subdivision ordinances unless the approval of such application is determined to have statewide significance and is in the best
interest of the State.
Instructions to the Applicant
Prior to submitting an application for a NPDES Permit for a proposed facility, the applicant shall request that both the
nearby city and county government complete this form.
The applicant must
• Submit a copy of the permit application (with a written request for this form to be completed) to the clerk of the
city and the county by certified mail, return receipt requested.
• If either (or both) local governments) fails) to mail the completed form, as evidenced by the postmark on the
certified mail card(s), within 15 days after receiving and signing for the certified mail, the applicant may submit the
application to the NPDES Unit.
�, ♦ As evidence to the Commission that the local governments) failed to respond within 15 days, the applicant shall
submit a copy of the certified mail card along with a notarized letter stating that the local governments) failed to
respond within the 15-day period.
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Instructions to the Local Government
The nearby city and/or county government which may have or has jurisdiction over any part of the land on which the
proposed facility or its appurtenances are to be located is required to complete and return this form to the applicant
within 15 days of receipt. The form must be signed and notarized.
Name of local government TRANSYLVANIA, COUNTY
(City/County)
Does the city/county have jurisdiction over any part of the land on which the proposed facility and its appurtenances
are to be located? Yes [xx] No [ ] If no, please sign this form, have it notarized, and return it to the applicant.
Does the city/county have in effect a zoning or subdivision ordinance? Yes [V] No [ ] (�1 in GO)
If there is a zoning or subdivision ordinance in effect, is the plan for the proposed facility consistent with the
ordinance? Yes [✓r No [ ]
Date a-az' 1'6 Signature
Manager
•, State of Al r+ Caro II' r, a, , County of
-Trans.'lveths'ov
On this 0 I"' day of Fe b ru a,r•.j , a o tS, personally appeared before me, the said
name _) eti rr, . l._ . 1,-n w 9 to .1-e r to me known and known to me to be the person
described in and who executed the foregoing document and he (or she) acknowledged that he (or she)
executed the same and being duly sworn by me, made oath that the statements in the foregoing document,,
wil are true.
My Commission expiresJur r- ‘S, d o t t .(Signature of Notary Public)
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Notary Public, fficia1 Seal):

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D C. 20460
October 14, 2014
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Discount Rate for Fiscal Year 2015
FROM: Clifford Yee
National CWSRF Program udit
Manager
Municipal Support Division
State Revolving Fund Branch
TO: CWSRF Coordinators
Regions 1- X
OFFICE OF
WATER
Regulations for the construction grants program (40 CFR 35.2030(b)(3))
require that cost-effectiveness analyses performed in facilities planning be
based on the discount rate established by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. The discount rate for fiscal year 2015, which applies to facilities plans
beginning on or after October 1, 2014, is 4 5/8 percent (or 4.625 percent).
This discount rate has been computed in accordance with Section 80(a)
P.L.93-251 (88 Stat. 34), Section 704.39(a) of the Water Resources Council's
Rule and Regulations. Discount rates for prior years were:
FY 2014
FY 2013
FY 2012
FY 2011
FY 2010
4.375
4.125
4.375
4.625
4.375
Please distribute copies of this information to your States for use in their
programs. If you have any questions, please contact Cliff Yee at [phone].
Thank you for your assistance.
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PIN:8583-27-6105-000
Owner Name: GWYNN VALLEY CAMP LLC
Owner Address: 1080 ISLAND FORD RD
City: BREVARD
State: NC
Zip: 28712
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Waterfront: N
Land Area: 232.19
Land Units: AC
TWSP: 05
Land Value: 1625330
Assessed Value: 2262830
Building Value: 555030
XFOB_VALUE: 82470
ACCOUNT_NO: 70160300
Legal Address: NC 276
Attributes at point: N: 537346, E: 882578
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