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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. George Thompson
Patterson School, Inc.
Lenoir, NC 28645-9538
Dear Mr. Thompson:
March 20, 1990
OFFICE
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: Permit No. NCO043125
Authorization to Construct
Patterson School, Inc.
Relocation of the Discharge Outfall
Caldwell County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received February 12, 1990 by the
Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to
be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for construction to relocate the discharge outfall
from the Patterson School Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Yadkin River.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph B of
NPDES Permit No. NCO043125 issued February 1, 1990, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0043125.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Pemuttee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. 704-663-1699, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has
been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by ,
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Jack Floyd, telephone number
gign33-5083.
Sincerely,
George T. Evere
cc: Caldwell County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office

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Permit No. NCO043125
Authorization to Construct
March 20, 1990
Engineer's Certification
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North .
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, , for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

State of North Carolir
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 29, 2001
Mr. W. J. Hogan
Joyceton Water Works
P. O. Box 347
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
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Subject: Permit Modification Request
Permit No. NCO043125
The Patterson School
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
Division staff has reviewed your request to reduce the monitoring frequency for BOD and TSS
from weekly to twice per month. The data reviewed for BOD and TSS for the past 12 months
indicates that the facility has improved its performance. Based on this review the Division is
reducing the monitoring frequency for BOD to twice per month. The TSS monitoring frequency
shall remain at weekly. The data for TSS contained some high values, and even though the
limits were not exceeded, the data presented a variability that suggests a potential to increase
above the permitted concentrations.
Accordingly, please find enclosed the amended Section A., -(1) Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements sheet which should be replaced in your permit. The old page should
be discarded.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit
modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in
the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this_ permit shall be final
and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this issue, please contact Teresa Rodriguez at telephone
number [phone], ext. 595.
Sincerely,
rr T. Stevens
cc: Asheville Regi.onal.:Office, Water__Q.uali d
Central Files
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance and Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO043125
SECTION A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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\FFLUENT LIMITATIONS
TORING REQUIREMENTS
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Av age
Daily Maximum
Mea ement
Sample Type -
Sample , Locations
requency
Flow
0.025 MGD
/
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
BOD, 5-day, 20°C
30.0 mg/1
5.0 /1
2/month
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/1
�5.0 /1
Weekly
Grab
E
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
E
PH2
/
Weekly
Grab
E
Temperature
/
Weekly
Grab
E
Notes:
1. Sample locations: E- Effluent, I- Influent.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

State of North Carolin
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director.,,
Mr. W.J. Hogan
Rt. 5, Box 170
Lenoir, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Hogan:
NCDENR
March 11, 1999
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28645
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO043125
The . Patterson School, Inca
Caldwell County
In accordance with the application for discharge permit received on October 30, 1998, the
Division is forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
The conditions in this final permit include one change from the draft permit we sent to you in
November 1998.
• The name of the facility was corrected to The Patterson School, Inc.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon_ written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North. Carolina 27611-
7447. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water
Quality. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership
or control of this discharge. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the permit.
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NPDES Permit Issua
Permit No. NCO043125
The Patterson School, Inc.
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This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required
by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management
Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Jacquelyn M. Nowell at
telephone number [phone], ext. 512.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
QaVid A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Enclosure: NPDES Permit No. NCO043125
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Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit
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Permit No. NCO043125
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and, adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Patterson School, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a'facility located`at` ' ''
The Patterson School, Inc.
on NC Hwy 268,
south of Legerwood community
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Yadkin River in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in. Parts
I, II, III, and IV hereof.
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The permit shall become effective May 1, 1999 '
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight c h October 31, 2003
Signed this day March 11, 1999
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the, Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Patterson School, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
Permit No. NC0043125
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.025 wastewater treatment facility consisting of a bar screen
with mechanical comminutor, aeration tank, recirculation, secondary clarifier and
chlorination located at on NC Hwy 268 south of Leger -wood community in Caldwell County
(See Part III of this Permit); and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Yadkin River, which is classified C-Trout waters in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River River Basin.

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PART I
- fin B. Schedule of C OMPlian-0
L The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at, all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
eDdsting facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SEC -DON A. DEFINITION'S
1. Permit Issuing Authoritv
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
Tine Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
151, et_ seq.
5. b*amass/Dav Measurement ---
a- The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b- The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week.. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part 1 of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average, annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations* of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in'Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration;other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. , The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration;" other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in. the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. it is identified as "daily
average" in the text of. Part I.
The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined.as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October. through December.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually 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.
8. Tvnes, of Samples
A. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) 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
(2) 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 present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour .period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the.
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as 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.
1I. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. DuIy to ComDIV
The permittee must comply with all conditions of 'this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act 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 Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $251000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions 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. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C.1319 and 40 CFR 122AI (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 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.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000.

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2. Duly 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 which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part I1, C4) and 'Tower Failures" (Part 11,
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 subfect 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.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This pe_--mit 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. Severanility
The provisions of this permit are severable,.and 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.
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 to be kept by this permit.
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.

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10. Exl2ir it=on 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
ested renewal at least 180
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requ
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
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, secretarv, 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 employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described 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.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the 'information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate; and complete. I am aware that there' are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including. the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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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.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modif�dng 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. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive
authonty to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under prev-iously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. 1 The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions -of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified ORerator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility- by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. P-aper C12eration and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit.

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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.
4. Bwassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means 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.
(2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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 c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(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 affect of the bypass.
(2) 'Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition ,of Bypass
(1) Bypass 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 c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.

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5. URsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A 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) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
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 Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 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 DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, 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.

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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
which 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.
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 (DEM -No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
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:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed; calibrated and maintained to ensure that the .
accuracy of the measurements are 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. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is 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
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 US C 131'4, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as.
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
iri this permit.
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

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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 Clean Water -Act 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.
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
irformation, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
re-zordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
fv- 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.
7. Re^ordin a Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b_ The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date's) analyses were performed;
d. The indiN idual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f . The results of such analyses.
S. Ina;gction and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a_ Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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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. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 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 which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the, permit, nor to`notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
c. 'The alteration or addition results An a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, 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. Anticir)ated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned' changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after. notice to the Director. The -Director may
tion and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
require modification or revoca
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring
Report ults of monitoring R)(See
S`Part of sludge.D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting
or disposal practices. -
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of, sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the Calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director'in the permit.

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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger 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.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other •Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part Il. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
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.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central .office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence'of any of the following:
a. Any . occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in .the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility, incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form 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 of Water Quality. 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 -
!I. Penalties for Falsification of Rerk-)rts
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in am- 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 $10,000 per violation,
or M, imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Grt undwater .l onitoring
7-he permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted
fa•�lity:"ith the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
T'ne permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a." hat any activity has occurred or %%ill 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 mic.-ogran-s per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micragr ams per liter (50t0 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl4.6-dinitrophenol; and
one milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application-
b. That any activity has occurred or Kill 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/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value_ reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
D. Requirement to Continuallv Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually 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 laves, 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 sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
within 30 (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)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

WAT
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W'lli G R J S
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Mr. W. J. Hogan
Joyceton Water Works
P. O. Box 347
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Hogan:
am . oss r., ecretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory 1. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
December 12, 2001
Subject: Permit Modification Request
Permit No. NCO043125
The Patterson School
Caldwell County
Division staff has reviewed your request for the reduction of the monitoring frequency for TSS
from weekly to twice per month. The effluent data for TSS for the last 12 months indicates that
the facility has improved its performance. Based on this review the Division is reducing the
monitoring frequency for TSS to twice per month.
Accordingly, please find enclosed the amended Section A. (1) Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements sheet which should be replaced in your permit. The old page should
be discarded.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit
modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) ,days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in
the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this issue, please contact Teresa Rodriguez at telephone
number [phone], ext. 595.
Sincerely,
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Central Files
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
November 26, 2001
MEMORANDUM.
TO: Dave Goodrich
THROUGH: Forrest Westall
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SUBJECT: Patterson School
NPDES Permit Number NCO043125
Monitoring Frequency
Caldwell County
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NCDE F1
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject facility requests reduction of their monitoring frequency for TSS from weekly to twice
per month (Patterson School's letter of request is attached). Regional staff support the facility's
request and recommend reduction of Patterson School's effluent monitoring frequency for TSS.
On January 29, 2001, DWQ reduced Patterson School's monitoring frequency for BOD. At that
time, the central office decided not to reduce the frequency for TSS due to a few effluent levels
in the 20-something mg/I range.
TSS levels in the above stated range occurred as a result of algae growth in the secondary
clarifier. Algae growth was attributable to extremely low flows through the treatment facility.
Patterson School discharges approximately 2000 to 3000 gallons per day (permitted capacity is
25,000 gpd). During spring of year 2001, the treatment plant operator installed screening to
prevent sunlight from causing excessive algae growth. Consequently, TSS levels for the 12-
month period November 2000 through October 2001 have been less than 9.4 mg/I (MP printout
attached).
The facility is well operated and maintained. DWQ's inspections revealed the facility to,be "in
compliance" during each inspection, conducted in years 1999, 2000 and 2001.
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As a result of extremely low flows, consistently good operation, and demonstrated ability to
consistently achieve low TSS concentrations, the facility's monitoring requirement for TSS
should be reduced to twice per month to make it consistent with their BOD monitoring
requirement.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 I SI 31 NCO043125 111 121 01/06/13 117 18I SI 191 SI 20I
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Remarks
21111IIIIII111IIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 73 L1J 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
12:00 AM 01/06/13
99/04/01
Patterson School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
12:00 AM 01/06/13
03/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Miscellaneous Questions
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/8282997043
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO043125 I11 12I 01/06/13 I17 18ISI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI. 2 15I 31 NCO043125 i 11 121 00/04/19 1I iT 7 18I SI 19I SI 201
Remarks
211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I l i l l i l l 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------- —-------- Reserved --------------- ------
67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 73 L1J 74 751 i i i i i Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
12:00 AM 00/04/19
99/04/01
Patterson School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
12:00 AM 00/04/19
03/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Miscellaneous Questions
Section D: Summary of Find in/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/8282997043
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

4PDES yr/mo/day
11 12 17
I NI-UU43125 I I o0/04/19 I
Inspection Type
18ISI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor .
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 10, 2003
Mr. W. J. Hogan
Patterson School
Post Office Box 347
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
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NCDENVI
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Patterson. School
NPDES Number NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
On June 10, 2003 the Division. of Water Quality in spected,Patterson School's wastewater
treatment plant. Observations revealed exceptionally good operation and plant maintenance.
Sample results showed the discharge to be in compliance with limits contained in the School's
permit.
Your interest and assistance in conducting the inspection are appreciated. A report and
sampling results are attached. Please contact me at telephone number 828-251-6208 if there
are questions or matters with which I could be of assistance.
Sincerely,
James R. Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
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PATTERSON SCHOOL - Effluent Concentrations, 06/13/01
Parameter Permit Limit Units Sample Value
Flow 0.025 MGD Trickle
BOD 30.0 (mo av) mg/I 2.7
Total Susp Residue 30.0 (mo av) mg/I 12
Aeration Basin Dissolved Oxygen 3.2 mg/I.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 ' NI 2 15I 31 NC0043125 111 14__ 03/06/1,0 117 181 gl 19I gl 20U
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------ -------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 701 51 71 I I 72I N I 73 L_U 74 751 I I I I I Li
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:05 PM 03/06/10
99/04/01
Patterson School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
01:40 PM 03/06/10
03/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Jim Hogan//828-728-3189 /
Jim Hogan//828-754-5065 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection. (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Self -Monitoring Program
Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/8282997043
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO043125 I11 12I 03/06/10 1
17 18IS1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Plant apperared to be well operated and maintained
Sample Results
Permit Sample
Parameter Limit Value
BOD 30 mg/I 5.5 mg/I
TSS 30 mg/I 7.3 mg/I
Page # 2

0� Vq A 7�� Michael F. Easley
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 27, 2004
Mr. W.J. Hogan
The Patterson School, Inc.
416 Hibriten Avenue SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO043125
The Patterson School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This permit includes the following changes from the draft permit sent to you on January 7, 2004:
➢ Permitted flow has been corrected to 0.025 MGD, as in your previous permit. The 0.008 MGD limit in
the draft permit was a typographical error.
➢ This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on October 1, 2005. Per your request, this limit [and
the monitoring requirements associated with it] apply ONLY if chlorine is used for disinfection.
➢ The reference to chlorine disinfection has been removed from the Supplement to Permit Cover Page, as
you requested.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the, Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that maybe
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone], extension 511
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us e-mail: [e-mail]

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Permit N00043125
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
The Patterson School, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.025 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging
via outfall 001 with the following components:
♦ Bar screen with mechanical Commuiutor
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Recirculation
♦ Secondary clarifier
The system is located at The Patterson School VAVTP off Patterson School Drive
(NC Highway 268) in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map
into the Yadkin River, currently a class GTrout stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin.

Permit N00043125
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on April 1, 2004 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored bythe Permittee as specified
below.
PARAMETER
LIMITS`
= MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measuremenf
Frequency -..
SampleType".
Sample Location
Flow
0.025 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)l
28 pg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
Between 6 and 9 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Notes
1. Limit takes effect October 1, 2005. Limit and associated TRC monitoring requirements apply only if
chlorine is used for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

North Carolina Department of
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 27,. 2005
Mr. W J Hogan
Patterson School Inc
416 Hibriten Ave SW
Lenoir NC 28645-6362
Michael F. Easley, Governor
—William G. Ross Jn, Secretary
nment and Natural Resources
F,,Aan W. Klimek, P.E. Did c or
Div ion o Water Quality
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Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Patterson School
Permit No: NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation. Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on May 25'r 2005. Patterson School's treatment facility was
found to. be in Compliance with permit NC0043125.
The appearance and odor of the mixed liquor suspended solids revealed that
increased, aeration was needed. If the current timers do not provide sufficient flexibility in.
setting the aeration schedule,. replacement of the timers would. be advised. Regarding the
inquiry concerning wasting solids from the plant, please see the attached page describing
a field method for conducting a settling test.
Please refer to the enclosed, inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500-.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Enclosure
cc: W J Hogan, ORC
Central Files
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E P /� Washington, D.C. 20460
f�
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 E 2 U 31 NC0043125 111 121 05%05/25 117 18 u 19 U 20 U
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA------- — -- -------Reserved-----'----------------
67 I 169 70 U 71 U 72 L,1 73 W 74 751 I I I I I -Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Patterson School
11 :30 AM 051/05/25
04 / 04; 01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
12:00 PM 05/05/25
08,/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan/OR.C/828-728-3189/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/ Contacted
No
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ® Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of.narrative and checklists as necessary) i
(See attachment summary)
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Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R P.eid ARO r7Q/l828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCOO-13125 I11 12I 05/05/25 I17 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Wastewater treatment plant was neatly kept and appeared to be s=al.l maintained. The activated sludge was dark
an had a s:Liahtl; septic odor. Increasing the aeration schedule and checking the mixed .liquor settleable
solids were suggested.
1

Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 21, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL 70030500000268144196
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. W.L Hogan
The Patterson School, Inc.
416 Hibriten Avenue SW
Lenior, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
The Patterson School WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO043125
Caldwell County
NOV-2005-LR-0052
Dear Mr. Hogan:
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your monthly monitoring
report for April 2005. This is in violation of Part Il, Condition D(2) of the NPDES permit, as well as 15A
NCAC 2B .506(a), which requires the submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports no later than the thirtieth
(30th) day following the reporting period. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to
the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation. You will be considered noncompliant with
the self -monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report has been submitted.
To prevent further action, please submit said report to Robert Guerra at the address shown
below, within ten (10) days of receipt of this notice.
The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is
essential to the efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this
matter. If you have any questions about this letter or Discharge Monitoring Reports, please contact
Robert Guerra at 919-733-5083, extension 539.
Sincerely,
Robert Guerra
cc: Robert Guerra, NPDES Unit
PDV%Q.Asheville�Regiorial-'Office=Supervisor=-
Central Files
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
February 14, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
W J Hogan
Patterson School Inc
416 Hibriten Ave SW
Lenoir NC 28645-6362
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Patterson School
Permit No. NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr Hogan:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Reportfrom the inspection conducted January 18, 2006.
The Compliance Sampling Inspection was conducted by James Reid and Starr Silvis of the Asheville
Regional Office. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO043125 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
Effluent BOD
Sample Value was 62 mg/I, exceeding da max limit of 45
Effluent TSS
Sample Value was 110 mg/I, exceeding da max limit of 45
See attached report for additional comments. Please respond in writing to this office within fifteen
(15) working day of receipt of this letter. The response should address the causes of noncompliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If there are questions, please do not hesitate to
contact at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
z '
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachment
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WQ Central Files w/ attachment
Enforcement w/ attachment
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623-6748 One
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
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OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NJ 2 15I 11 NCO043125 111 121 06/01/18 117 18I S I 19I ; I 20I II
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------- Reserved-----------------
671 169 70131 711 I 72I-) II 73I L-I �--� 174 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 06/01/18
05/1115/01
Patterson School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
10:45 AM 06/01/18
08i10%31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan,'ORC/628-728-3189/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
:9 J Hogan,4i6 Hibrite:i Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janes R Reid Ple.���� AR-0 P7Q/I8i8-296-4500 3xt.4651; ��
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Effluent TSS was 110 mg/1, exceeding the daily maximum limitation of 45 mg/I.
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Permit: NCO043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DMI)
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Chloride 940 mg/L
Chl a 70953 µg/L
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Color.(pll ) 83 ADMI
ColorpH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/J.
Fluoride 951 nrg/L
Fonnaldchyde 71880 mg/L
Grease and Oils 556 mg/L
Hardness Total 900 mg/L
Specific Cond. 95
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 pg/L
Sulfate 945 nrg/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
NH3 as N 610 mg/L
TKN as N 625 me/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 rngiL
P: Total as P 665 ingiL
1104 as P 665 mg/L
P: Dissolved as P 666 rng'L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 µg/L
Cr-Chromium:Tolal 1034 lrg/L
Cu-Copper 1042 pg/L
Ni-Nickcl1067 pg/L
Pb-Lead 1051 pg/L
Zn-Zinc 1092 pg/L
Ag-Silver 1077 peJL
Al-Aluminurn 1105 pg/L
Be -Beryllium 1012 µgiL
Ca -Calcium 916 mg/L
Co-Cobalt1037 pg/L
Fe.lron 1045 µg7.
Li -Lithium 1132 µg/L
Mg -Magnesium 927 nrg/L
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Mr. Roger C,Edwards
Regional Supervisor
Surface dater Protection
N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Reso
2090 U. S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, N. C. 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards:
L�
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WATER OUAUTY SECTION
ASHEVILLE RF,:; ONAL OFFICE
In over 15 years operating the wastewater plant at Patterson
School I have never seen BOD or TSS over the daily max limit
or the monthly max limit. However, after discussing this
violation with our lab I believe I have an explanation.
On Jan. 18 when I entered the plant to prepare to meet Mr. Reid
and Ms. Silvis I noticed a much larger influent flow than normal.
This continued through their visit and was noted. I explained
to them that the most likely cause was improperly functioning
bathroom fixtures at the school, on top of the normal water use.
The larger than normal influent flow may have raised the BOD
levels in the plant before normal digestion could deal with it.
The high flow in the mains could have carried down solid matter
to the plant.in a short time that normally would have drifted
slowly to the plant.
Mr. Reid measured a DO of about 3.0 in the primary basin which
he said was high. The aeration time was still set as was needed
to keep the BOD at a good level in warm weather. I had not
realized I should cut it back in the colder weather.
When he first entered the plant Mr. Reid pointed out light fluffy
solids washing over into the effluent outlet from the secondary
basin. I had never seen this happen before. I had run the aeration
just before they arrived and with the extra large flow at the
time I believe some of the light fluffy solids churned up by
aeration in the primary were being carried across the secondary
and to the outlet before they could settle normally. At the time
Mr. Reid took his sample I expect some of the same conditions
were in effect. The TSS could have been high because of the extra
high flow carrying matter from the recently aerated primary into
and across the secondary to the sampling point. The BOD could
have been high because of the extra high flow bringing down
everything in the mains within a short time and increasing the
load on bhe plant temporarily, causing high BOD until it was
digested. -
I have done the following to remedy the conditions which may have
caused the high BOD & TSS on Jan. 18:
1. Located and repaired four constantly flushing fixtures
bringing total influent flow to normal range.
2. Reduced aeration time from 20 minutes per hour to 10
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I enclose our BOD and TSS and NH3 records from Jan. 2002 to
the presents showing the over -the -limit samples 1-18-06 are
nothing like our normal level. The high readings on 1-18-06
surely must have been caused by unusual ciscumstances. I
believe the most likely cause is'the temporary unusually high
flow several times normal. Note'that sample results just before
and after 1-18-06 are in the normal range, as well as the previous
four years results.
I have talked with the school maintenance and custodial employees
to stress the importance of responding quickly when any such
fixture malfunction is noticed and explained how such malfunctions
are not only wasteful of water but can have consequences in the
WWTP that eventually impact river water quality.
Please advise if there is anything else I should be doing in regard
to this matter.
Respectfully,
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Mr. W. J. Hogan
Patterson School Inc.
416 Hibriten Ave. SW.
Lenoir, NC 28645-6362
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-MV-0056
Permit No. NCO043125
Patterson School
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
A review of Patterson School's monitoring report for November 2005 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring Frequency
Violation
Flow, MGD
11/19/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit .
pH
11/19/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Temperature,
degrees C
11/19/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may
pursue enforcement action for this. and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing
to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-
compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
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Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
May 2, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ' 7005 0390 00013552 9364
Mr. W J Hogan
Patterson School Inc.
416 Hibriten Avenue SW
Lenoir, NC 28645-6362
Dear Mr Hogan:
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-LV-0180
Permit No. NCO043125
Patterson School
Caldwell County 4
A review of Patterson School's monitoring report for March 2006 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day
(20 Degrees Celcius) .
03/31/06
30 mg/I
30.25 mg/I.
Monthly Average
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken. to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within 10 workinq days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of
non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4500 extension
4662.
The Asheville Regional Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Consultant
to offer technical assistance to Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) and Collection Systems
(CS) with operational concerns.
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May 2, 2006
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Sincerely,
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Mr. Roger C. Edwards
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Swannanoa. NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards:
P. O. BOX 347
May 8, 2006
Section Re: Patterson School WWTP
NCO043125 Violation
Letter 5-2-06
During a visit to our plant on Jan. 18 by Mr. Jim Reid and
Ms. Silvis a DO reading was taken which was just over 3.0.
They said this was high and indicated over -aeration, and said
I should cut back on the aeration time, which. was still on the
20 minutes per hour cycle from last summer. I waited until I
received the written report on the visit, and on Feb. 20 cut the
aeration time to 10 minutes per hour. Then in March, after seeing
the results from our lab from a March 6 sample I changed the time
back up to 15 minutes per hour.on March 18. After seeing results
of the March 27 BOD-TSS sampling I changed the time back to 20
minutes per hour on April 8. In spite of these..changes the BOD-TSS
readings were high on April 17 and 27. The April average was
barely within limits (30.0), which is a good bit higher than the
plant usually runs.
At this point I am unsure what else to do. I plan to get another
sample today to get an idea if the 20 minute aeration is helping.
I will contact Mr. Dan Price per your suggestion to see if he can
tell me anything else to do to bring down the BOD. It was within
limits for April, but just barely, and I would much rather operate
with a lot more margin. I will continue making whatever changes
are necessary to get the plant operating as well as it has in the
past.
Respectfully,
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W. J. ogan ORC
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
May 15, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013552 9487
W. J. Hogan
Patterson School Inc. -
416 Hibriten Ave. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645-6362
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-MV-0101
Permit No. NCO043125
Patterson School
Caldwell County
Dear Mr Hogan:
A review of Patterson School's monitoring report for January 2006 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow, MGD
1-7-2006
Weekly
Failure to monitor
Temperature, degrees Celcius
1-7-2006
Weekly
Failure to monitor
pH, units
1-7-2006
Weekly'
Failure to monitor
Compliance Issue: Failure to properly complete the back of the discharge monitoring
report as follows:
Compliance status was marked as "compliant"..
Should have been marked "non -compliant", due to monitoring frequency failures.
Permittee (Please print or type)
Permittee Address, Phone Number, Permit Expiration Date
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. One
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compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828/296-4500 extension 4662.
The Asheville Regional Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Consultant to
offer technical assistance to Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) and .Collection Systems
(CS) with operational concerns. This service is free and non -regulatory to assist in the
identification and correction of operational problems. This service can be utilized for
optimization of the operation of WWTP and/or Collection Systems. Should you have questions
about this service, please contact Don Price at 828-296-4500 extension 4656.
Sincerely,,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 3110 0003 5474 0141
Mr. W J Hogan
Patterson School Inc
416 Hibriten Ave SW
Lenoir NC 28645-6362
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0381
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Patterson School
Permit No. NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr Hogan. -
Enclosed please find a copy of the report from the inspection conducted August 16, 2006.
James R Reid of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Sampling Inspection. The
treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO043125 for the following:
Inspection Area Compliance Issue
Effluent Total The effluent concentration was 50 mg/I versus a daily
Suspended Solids maximum limit of 45 mg/I.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within thirty working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes
of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
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OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO043125 111 121 06/OS/16 117 18I SI 19I sI 20I II
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:17 PM 06/08/16
05/05/Oi
Patterson School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
02:05 PM 06/08/16
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan/ORC/828-728-3189/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
t4 J Hogen,416 Hibriten Ave S.'d Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189i
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Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters
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Effluent BOD 7.9 mg/I. Effluent TSS 50 mg/l v. 45 mg/l daily maximum limiation.
Sludge blanket gassed after the blower was off for approximately 10 minutes. Approximately 5-6 feet of
"gassy" sludge was accumulated in the clarifier. The return rate should be increased.
Aeration Basin D.O. was 1.4 mg/l; 30 min. settleable was 430 ml/l.
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Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 08/16/2006
Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Date: 08/16/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Secondary Clarifier
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Are the diffusers operational?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Page # 4

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
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Shipped by: Bus Courier, Staff, Other ❑EMERGENCY ❑ESTUARY DATE REPORTED:
COLLECTOR(S): � ��
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: PA_rTC/�5to Af S .y"/cc k--
Seed; Yes El� NoChlorinated: Yes ❑ No � REMARKS: t f
Station #% J ) Date Begin (y(y`/mm/7d/d)
Tifm Begin
I Date End
Time End
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Value Type
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mg/1
3
COD Low 335
mg/1
4
Cellform: MF Fecal 31616
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5
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Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615
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7
Collierm: Fecal Strep 31673
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8
Residue: Total 500
nrg/1
Volatile 505
ma/1
10
r.xeu DIU mg/1
1 I.
Residue: Suspended 530 m9/1
1.2
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13
Fixed 540 m9/1
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/1
6
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/1
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1
18
Alkalinity to pfi 4.5 410 mg/1
19
TOC 680 mg/1
ZQ
Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/1
Chi a: TO 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADM[
Color:.pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/i
Grease and Oils 556 mg/l
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm?
MBAS 38260 mg/1
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mgA
Sulfide 745 mg/1
NH3 as N 610 mg/1
TKN as N 625 mg/1
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/1
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mgA
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
Cd-Cadmium 1027 ug/I
CrChromium:Total1034 ugA
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/1
NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag-Silver 1077 ug/I
Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/1
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca-Calclum 916 mgA
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ug/1
LI-Llthium 1132 ugA
Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/1-
Mn-Manganese 1055
Na-Sodlum 929 mg/1
Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/1
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/I
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)
Phyt-plankton
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Temperature (C)
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pti 4.5 pH 8.3
2
94
10
300 10
400 1
92244 431
82243 182242
20
Salinity %
Precipition On/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity
Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity M/H
can Stream Depth ft
Stream Width ft.
480
45
32
36
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64
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PERMIT NUMBER NCO043125 RE Asheville 1 DMR BATCH DATE 08/ J BATCH PAGE 1
OWNER Patterson School Inc RECEIVED DATE 06/05/06 MONTH 5 YEAR 2006
FACILITY Patterson School
OUTFALL 001 LOCATION EFFLUENT
50050
mgd
IN
Flow, in
conduit or thru
treatment plant
00010
deg c
GR
Temperature,
Water Deg.
Centigrade
00400
su
GR
pH
50060
ug/I
GR
Chlorine.
Total Residual
No Data
00310
mg/I
GR
BOD, 5-Day
(20 Deg. C)
00610
mg/1
GR
Nitrogen,
Ammonia
Total (as N)
00530
mg/I
GR
Solids, Total
Suspended
1
2
0.006
18
7
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.004
17
7
9
23.5
6.18
15.2
10
11
12
13
14
15
0.004
17
7
16
17
i6
0.006
17
7
15
26
19
20
21
22
0.004
17
7
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
0.004
19
7
30
31
AVG
0.0046
17.6
19.2
6.18
13
MAX
0.006
19
7
23.5
6.18
26
MIN
0.004
17
7
15
6.18
15.2
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COUNTY Caldwell

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P. O. BOX 347
.200' Q, )V" ea4az4.
May 21, 2006
Mr, Roger C. Edwards Re* May 15 Violation
Regional Supervisor letter - NCO043125
Surface Water Protection Section NCDENR Patterson School
2090 US Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards:
I have reviewed our permit and find that it does call for
weekly checking of flow, temperature and pH. I have been
checking these four times a month but without intending to
check them within each week. Most of the time it has been
once a week, but in the week including Jan. 7,°06 it did not.
I am sorry for my incorrect interpretation of this requirement
and I have already started checking these parameters every week.
I will start adding the address, phone number and expiration
date on the back of'the reports with the:�.,May 2006 report I will
send in a few days. I will also print the permittee name.
I would have been doing all this but someone told me years ago
that it was not necessary to include all this information on
each report, and I have continued to do them that way. From
now on I will make sure all.this is included on each report.
Respectfully,
W. J. Hogan, 0 C
p Oyu
MAY 2 4 2006
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
iF

T Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Q North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O P Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
j Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
September 8, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. W J Hogan
Patterson School Inc
416 Hibriten Ave SW
Lenoir NC 28645-6362
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0381
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Patterson School
Permit No. NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr Hogan:
Enclosed please find a copy of the report from the inspection conducted August 16, 2006.
James R Reid of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Sampling Inspection. The
treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO043125 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
Effluent Total
Suspended Solids
The effluent concentration was 50 mg/I versus a daily
maximum limit of 45 mg/l.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within thirty working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes
of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623-6748 One
NorthCarolina
Naturally

If there are questions, please contact Mr. James Reid at telephone number 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachment
cc: Water Tech, w/ attachment
WQ Central Files w/ attachment
Enforcement w/ attachment

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 l 51 31 NCO043125 111 121 06/08/16 117 181sl 191SI 20I lI
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA----------- --------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 70I 31 711 I 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:17 PM 06/0811G
05/05/01
Patterson School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson school Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
02:05 PM 06/08/16
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan/ORC/828-728-3189/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

ppppppp,
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I N00043125 I11 12I 06/08/16 1
17 18ISI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent BOD 7.9 mg/I. Effluent TSS 50 mg/I v. 45 mg/I daily maximum limiation.
Sludge blanket gassed after the blower was off for approximately 10 minutes. Approximately 5-6 feet of
"gassy" sludge was accumulated in the clarifier. The return rate should be increased.
Aeration Basin D.O. was 1.4 mg/I; 30 min. settleable was 430 ml/I.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Date: 08/16/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
.. V.. Mn NA NF
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
❑
❑
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
0— c...., ---
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
n
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
n
n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
n
n
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
n
❑
El
Is the drive unit operational?
❑
n
■
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
n
n
O
Page # 3

Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 08/16/2006
Owner -Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA N
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? n ■ n n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately 1A of the sidewall depth) n ■ n ❑
Comment: TSS becoming entrained in the effluent because of excessive sludge
blanket depth. Sludge was remaining in the secondary clarifier until it became
anaerobic.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext.
Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑
n
■
n
Are the diffusers operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
n
n
TOT, i EIT-TTIN
Page # 4

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
February 14, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
W J Hogan
Patterson School Inc
416 Hibriten Ave SW
Lenoir NC 28645-6362
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Patterson School
Permit No. NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr Hogan:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted January 18, 2006.
The Compliance Sampling Inspection was conducted by James Reid and Starr Silvis of the Asheville
Regional Office. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO043125 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
Effluent BOD
Sample Value was 62 mg/I, exceeding da max limit of 45
Effluent TSS
Sample Value was 110 mg/I, exceeding da max limit of 45
See attached. report for additional comments. Please respond in writing to this office within fifteen
(15) working day of receipt of this letter. The response should address the causes of noncompliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If there are questions, please do not hesitate to
contact at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachment
cc: ,
WQ Central Files w/ attachment
Enforcement w/ attachment
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swann_ anoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623-6748 NonrthCaiolina
Naiura!!tf

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector, Fac Type
1 I NI 2 151 31 NCO043125 111 121 06/01/18 117 18I SI 19I SI 201 I
Remarks
211 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .I 1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
74 751 I I 1 I I I 180
67I 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ LLJ
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Patterson School
10:00 AM 06/01/18
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
10:45 AM 06/01/18
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan/ORC/828-728-3189/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO043125 I11 12I 06/01/18 1
17 18ISI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent BOD was 62 mg/I, exceeding the daily maximum limitation of 45 mg/I.
Effluent TSS was 110 mg/I, exceeding the daily maximum limitation of 45 mg/l.
Influent flow was, according to the operator, exceedingly high resulting in solids washout. The operator's
speculation was that there was a plumbing malfunction inside the school.
Page # 2

ppppppr,
Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006
Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 ❑ I_l
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n ■ n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Solids were washing out; influent flow was high. Solids appeared to be
over -aerated.
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Page # 3

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
ri
1 L NI 2 15I 11 NCO043125 111 121 05/05/25 P 117 181 CI 191 SI 20II
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------- ------ Reserved------------------
67I 169 70I 3 I 71 IU 72I N I 73 L_U 74 751 III 11 I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:30 AM 05/05/25
05/05/01
Patterson School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
12:00 PM 05/05/25
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan/ORC/828--728-3189/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

VFV
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO043125 I11 12I 05/05/25 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Wastewater treatment plant was neatly kept and appeared to be well maintained. The activated sludge was.
dark an had a slightly septic odor. Increasing the aeration schedule and checking the mixed liquor
settleable solids were suggested.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 05/25/2005
Owner -Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■
1100
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 0
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ 0110
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ rl ❑ fl
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ I] I=1
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge C] ■ ❑ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Each of the two digital timers (that replaced the 15-minute, tab -type
controls) only provide for 4 operating cycles per day (total of 8 per 24 hour period).
More control of the aerators is needed. The sludge was dark and had a slightly septic
odor. Observations suggested that during the day, 15 minutes on-45 minutes off would
be a good aeration schedule.
Page # 3

\o�OF W A T FR pG Michael F. Easley, Governor
y William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
C North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
October 23, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 3150 0003 7052 6232
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED • -
Mr. W. J. Hogan
Patterson School Inc.
416 Hibriten Avenue SW
Lenoir, NC 28645-6362
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION - NOW 2007- LR- 0080
Patterson School WWTP NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your monthly monitoring report for August
2007 after the required reporting date. This is in violation of Part II, Condition D(2) of the NPDES permit, as well as 15A
NCAC 2B .506(a), which requires the submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports no later than the thirtieth (30th) day
following the reporting period. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a
civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation. You will be considered noncompliant with the self -monitoring requirements
of your NPDES permit until the report has been submitted.
Please submit the August 2007 DMR report within 15 days of receipt of this notice if you have not yet
submitted it. To prevent further action, please submit future monthly reports within the above -mentioned
timeframe to avoid further enforcement actions. You are also required to notify .the Division each time mailing or
phone numbers are changed which relate to your NPDES permit. Failure to submit reports or permit contact
corrections as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25;000 per violation.
The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is essential to the
efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions
about this.letter or Discharge Monitoring Reports, please contact me at 919-733-5083, extension 539.
Sincerely,
Bob Guerra
Western Region NPDES Unit
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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September 4, 2007
Mr. Hogan
Patterson School Inc
416 Hibriten Ave SW
Lenoir, NC 286456362
SUBJECT: Wastewater Collection System
Owner & Operator Requirements
Patterson School
NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the requirements for sewerage collection
systems that were first established in 15 NCAC .02H .0200 in March 2000 and are now.found in
15 NCAC 2T .0403, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, which became effective
September 1, .2006. These Regulations place significant operation, maintenance and reporting
requirements on those entities that own or operate a wastewater collection system with average
daily flows of less than 200,000 gallons per day.
These regulations are applicable to your facility. This letter is provided as guidance
to assist you in complying with the new reporting and operations and maintenance (O&M)
requirements and to advise you that you are subject to system review, inspections and possible
enforcement,- if the system is not in compliance with the regulation.
For your convenience and easy reference, a highlight of these requirements and the
following guidance are offered (see enclosed). You may find the regulations using the following
web site: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres/Collection%2OSystems/CollectionSVstemsHome.htmI
The Asheville Regional Office will be increasing the level of oversight, compliance
activities and enforcement relating to collections systems, therefore, we wanted to be sure you
are aware of the requirements for these systems. We will be performing NPDES Wastewater
Collection System inspections sometime in the near future.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Internet: www..ncwaterquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 FAX [phone]
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If this Office has not previously inspected your wastewater collection system and records
of same, y6b should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with all criteria listed above.
Enclosed- is,' -,an ,inspection form that you can use to assemble your records prior to an inspection
by the staff of this Office.
This Office has a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant on staff to offer assistance to
you in complying with the requirements of these regulations. Should you have questions or
need additional information regarding this issue, please contact Don Price at [phone].
Should you have any other questions concerning this correspondence or the
requirements relating to collection systems, please contact Roy Davis or Keith Haynes at 828-
296-4500.
Sincerely,
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Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
1Division
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of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
October 2, 2007
Mr. Colin Stephens, Headmaster
Patterson School, Inc.
4646 Patterson School Drive
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Patterson School Inc. WWTP
Permit No: NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Stephens:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on September 24, 2007. The facility was found to be in compliance with
permit NC0043125.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc- ORC: W. J. Hogan; 416 Hibriten Ave SW; Lenoir, NC 28645-6362
Central Files
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2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
EPF
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO043125 111 121 07/09/24 117 18I CI 191 SI 201 I
Remarks
21IIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.0 169 70I3I 711 I 72INI 73W 74 751 _I I I I I Li
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Patterson School
01:30 PM 07/09/24
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
02:30 PM 07/09/24
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan/ORC/828-728-3189/
Name, Address of Responsible Official[Title/Phone and Fax Number
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 266456362//828-728-3189/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous_ editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO043125 1
11 121
07/09/24 1
17
Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data:
The plant is a 25,000 gpd extended aeration plant that discharges to the Yadkin River,
which is located approximately 1000 feet away.
The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows:
Temperature = 22.4 degrees Celcius
pH = 7.1 units
Dissolved Oxygen = 1.5 mg/I
Tip: The ideal level for dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin is generally 1 to 3 mg/l.
Seasonal changes in temperature require the adjustment of the aeration timer to achieve
ideal dissolved oxygen levels.
Settleable Solids = 330 ml/I = 33%
Tip: Using the settleability test, the return sludge pumping rate is usually set so that the
flow rate is approximately equal to the percentage volumes occupied by the settleable solids
from the aeration basin after settling for 30 minutes in a settleometer. For example, a
settleability of 30% would generally indicate a recommended return sludge pumping rate of 30%.
Having the percent settleable solids (i.e. 30%) the same as the percent return sludge pumping
rate (i.e. 30%), allows for the solids balance in the plant to be maintained. If the plant
cannot handle that return sludge pumping rate, then wasting is probably recommended, unless
the sludge is too young.
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 1.8 mg/I
pH = 7.0 units
Temperature = 21.5 degrees Celcius
Chlorine -- facility is not required to chlorinate (dilution factor)
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 8-16-2006 by Jim Reid.
The permit expires on 10-31-2008. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO043125 Owner -Facility: Patterson School
Pr
pon Date: 09/24/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events.
Operations & Maintenance / Summary:
The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job.
The grease trap from the cafeteria and excess solids from the clarifer were pumped
last week.
The blowers are on timers that run 15 minutes every hour.
Items needed:
1. The communitor had been repaired, but the motor had not been rewired.. It has been
out -of -service for a quite some time.
2. The bar screen bars are too far apart and do not screen the debris. However, the
rolling action of the aeration basin causes some of the debris to'be caught
around the bars of the bar screen and is then removed by the operator.
DWQ recommends that the bar screen be replaced or modified so that the bars
are closer together and adequately screen debris from the influent wastestream.
3. The operator does not have a dissolved oxygen (DO) meter. The routine monitoring of
dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin is an important process control test that
allows the operator to make (seasonal) adjustments in aeration rates. This
directly impacts the settling rate, treatment efficiency, quality of effluent
and electrical costs.
It is strongly recommended that the operator obtain and routinely use a DO meter.
4. Annual Report:
Each year the facility is required to prepare and submit a Performance Annual Report.
No record of submittal for these reports has been found since the requirement began
in 1999.
A copy of the original letter notifying the permittee of this requirement, a
suggested format and items required to be included in the report was given to the
ORC at the time of the inspection.
The ORC indicated that he didn't think that there had been any violations during
2006. A review of DWQ records indicates the following violations for 2006.
The facility must prepare and submit this report for calender year 2006
Page # 3

Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 09/24/2007
Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
The following Notices of Violations for items that were non-compliance during 2006
are listed below and should be included in this report, as well as, any sanitary
sewer overflows.
Letter Date / Enforcement Case Number / Type of Violation(s):
02-13-2006 / NOV-2006-PC-0051 / permit conditions violations - inspection by Jim Reid
03-01-2006 / NOV-2006-MV-0056 / monitoring violations
05-02-2006 / NOV-2006-LV-0180 / limit violations
09-07-2006 / NOV-2006-PC-0381 / permit conditions violations - inspection by Jim Reid
The report for calender year 2007 is due 60 days after the end of the year.
Please maintain copies of these reports for three years at the school office and
on -site at the wastewater treatment plant along with the operator logbook.
Page # 4

Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 09/24/2007
Owner -Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
®
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
®
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
®
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
®
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
®
n
n
n
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
n
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
n
®n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
n
®
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
®❑
Is the unit in good condition?
n
■
n
n
Comment: The bars are too far apart (some are missing) and are not able to screen
debris.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext.
Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
o
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
n
Are the diffusers operational?
®n
n
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
®
n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
®
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
®
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
n
■
n
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Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 09/24/2007
Owner -Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are weirs level?
®
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
o
n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
®
n
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
®
n
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
®
n
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
n
n
®
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
®
n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
®
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
®
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
®
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
t]i
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
In
n
®
o
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
®
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
®
n
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
®
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ®n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
J
Page # 6

2007 Annual Renortl - Wast
The Patterson School, Inc.
P. 0. Box 500
Patterson, NC 28661
Collection & Treatment System
Contacts: Colin Stevens, Headmaster.
W. J. Hogan, Operator
Permit number NCO043125�
F E 0 2 '8 2008
System Description: 25000 gallon per day capacity extended
aeration package plant supplied by about 4000 linear feet of
8" terra cotta gravity mains. Discharge is to Yadkin River
with about 1100 feet of 6" PVC pipe and about 300 feet of
terra cotta pipe from treatment plant.
Performance: No known overflows or violations occurre .
-------------
Notification: This report is posted on bulletin board in
school mailroom. Copies are available by inquiring at front
desk.
Certification: This is an accurate report of the system status
and performance in 2007.
W. J. gan, ORC and member Pat erson'School Board of Trustees
February 20, 2008.
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North Carolina. Department of Environment, and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H.-Sullins, Director
January 29, 2008
W. J. Hogan .
Patterson School, Inc.
416 Hibriten Ave SW.
Lenoir, NC
Dear Permittee:
28645-6362
Subject:. Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO043125
Patterson'School
Caldwell County
Your NPDES permit expires on October 31, 2008. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A
NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be. filed at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit. If you. have already mailed your renewal application, you may
disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later
than May 4, 2008. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least
$500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of>the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after October 31, 2008, the current permit must be- renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North. Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; .
unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,600 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact
me at the telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the -items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the
telephone number or a -mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc:
Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
NPDES File`
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 1�TQng
512 North Salisbury Street, I Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 lv oirthCaTOlh
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / [e-mail]
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NPDES PERMIT NCO043125
PATTERSON SCHOOL
CALDWELL COUNTY
The following items are EQUIRED for all renewal packages:
O A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the .facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. .
0 The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. .
O If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental -consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
O A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one' signed
original and two- copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal .
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL. Municipal facilities withh-a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately, owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, Enter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there Iis no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs.. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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A P R 2 5 2008
VAIATER :QUALITY SECTION
E"ILLF-- REGIONAL OFFICE
April 24, 2008
W J HOGAN
MEMBER PATTERSON SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE PATTERSON SCHOOL INC
PO BOX 500
PATTERSON NC 28661
Dear Mr. Hogan:
Michael F. Eas y, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO043125
Patterson School
Caldwell County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on Apri1.23, 2008. 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 permits, please contact Susan
Wilson at [phone], extension 510.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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ERSON SCHOOL, iNc.
ost Office Box 50North Carolina 28661
828-758-2374. 1-800-953-2760 • FAX [phone]
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Quality Education Since 1909
April 15, 2008
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NCDENR Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Re: NCO043125
permit renewal
Thank you for your letter of January 19 reminding me to apply
for renewal of our discharge permit which expires October 31.
I request renewal of this permit substantially as it has been.
I am enclosing our application for permit renewal.
There have been no changes in the facility since the current
permit was issued. with one exception. Some years ago the
original mechanical timers controlling aeration were replaced
with digital timers, which were in turn replaced with other
digital timers. These allowed a limited number of aerations
per day, and several times your field,people said we should
increase that number. So a year or so ago we changed back to
the mechanical timers which allow many more runs per day if
needed. This has worked well for over a year.
Our sludge management plan is to have it pumped when needed
by a commercial septic tank pumper, to be disposed of properly
as he would do any septic tank sludge. The need for pumping
is determined by consultations with your field representatives
and our lab. We use a Sludge Judge to keep aware of how much
sludge we have. It is usually several years between pumpings.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Respectfully,
W. g.Hogan
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit CO0
1. Contact Information:
Please print or type.
Owner Name Patterson School Foundation, Inc.
Facility Name
Patterson School. Inc.
Mailing Address
P. 0. Box 500
City
Patterson
State / Zip Code
NC 28661
Telephone Number
( 828) 758-2374
Fax Number
( 828) 758-9179
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above 91
Street Address or State Road 4646 Patterson School Drive
City
State / Zip Code
County
Lenoir
NC 28645
Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Patterson School- Inc.
Mailing Address P. 0. Box 500
City pat 1 PY4�n
State / Zip Code NC 28661
Telephone Number ( 828) 758-2374
Fax Number ( 828) 758-9179
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees '
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
M
Number of Students/Staff 95
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.): Boarding School dormitory baths, office baths, classroom
baths, gym baths, apartment and dwelling baths, kitchen and dining baths,
kitchen sinks and dishwasher. _
Population served: 95
S. Type of collection system
n Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s)
001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes] No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shoufing the exact location of each outfallft
Yadkin River
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet ofpaper. AerOFlo Sewage Treatment Plant model S-250-55-5,
25000 CPD capacity, with dual blowers. 1000 feet 6" PVC Discharge
line to Yadkin River. Sludge removal is done by commercial septic
tank pumper truck.
Form-D 4/05
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IpNPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow • 025 MGD
Annual Average daily flow • 0053 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow . 008 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
Prouide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum
and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
Parameter
- Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
32.5
16.47
MG /L
Fecal Coliform not reported
Total Suspended Solids
27.2
14.24
MG/L
Temperature (Summer)
27
23.9
degrees C .
Temperature (Winter)
26 (min 11)
15.4
degrees C.
pH
7.4
6.9
units
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES discharge NC00431.25 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
W. J. Hogan Member Patterson School Board of Trustees
Printed name of Person Si 'ng Title
Signature pplicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document fiiles.orrequired to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required
to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
August 13, 2008
Mr. W.J. Hogan
The Patterson School, Inc.
P.O. Box 500
Patterson, N.C. 28661-0500
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NCO043125
The Patterson School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit. Please review this draft carefully to
ensure your thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements it contains.
The draft permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ A new Total Residual Chlorine compliance level of 50 µg/L has been added. See section A. (1) for
details. =
With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Caldwell County area, per EPA requirements. Please provide
your comments, if any, to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please call me
at [phone], or you may e-mail me at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
she li'e n f e / Surface Water Section
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NCO043125
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and -regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act; as amended,
The Patterson School, Inc.
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
The Patterson School WWTP
4646 Patterson School Drive (NC Highway 268)
CaldwellCounty
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall -become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2013.
Signed this day
Cole n H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission.

Permit NCO043125
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
The Patterson School, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.025 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging
via outfall 001 with the following components:
♦ Bar screen with mechanical Comminutor
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Recirculation
♦ Secondary clarifier
The system is located at The Patterson School WWTP off Patterson School Drive
(NC Highway 268) in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map
into the Yadkin River, currently a class C-Trout stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin.

Quad:Q NCO04312 5 Faciut
Vienna, N.C. Y
Subbasin:30701 Location
Latitude: 36'00'26" The Patterson School WWTP
Longitude:.81'31'06"
Receiving Stream: Yadkin River.
Stream Class: C-Trout North SCALE 1:24000

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Permit NCO043125
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee
as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.025 MGID
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)1
28Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
>.6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Notes
1. Limit and associated TRC monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is used for disinfection. The Permittee
shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field -certified]. Effluent
values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Mr. W.J. Hogan
The Patterson School, Inc.
P.O. Box 500
Patterson, N.C. 28661-0500
Dear Mr. Hogan:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
ele-een-I Sillin�s7f Director
October 6, 2008 p i
OCT 1 4 2008
IWATER QUALITY SECTION
gSHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0043T25—
The Patterson School WWTP
Caldwell County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant'to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes the following major changes from the draft permit sent to you
on August 13, 2008:
➢ The limit for total residual chlorine has been changed to 17 µg/L, the limit required for all Trout
waters.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)--
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina- General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
7 " ?'r
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Central Files
Ashevil a egYonal Office/Surface Water Protection,.
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 276919-1617 One t , 1
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NCO043125
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
rn compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Patterson School, Inc.
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
The Patterson School WWTP
4646 Patterson School Drive (NC Highway 268)
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2008.
This permit and authorization to. discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2013.
Signed this day October 6, 2008.
CJ
een H. Sullins, Director
ivision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO043125
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
The Patterson School, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.025 MGD wastewater treatment system [AeroFlo
model S-250-55-5] with the following components:
♦ Bar screen with mechanical comminutor
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Recirculation
♦ Secondary clarifier
The system is located at The Patterson School WWTP off Patterson School Drive
(NC Highway 268) in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge via outfall 001 from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into the Yadkin River, currently a class C-Trout stream in the Yadkin -
Pee Dee River Basin.

Quad: Vienna,N.c. 453
NC004312 5 Facility�xla
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Subbasin: 30701 , .,- sfti a
Location - 1 �
Latitude: 36'00'26" The Patterson School WWTP ���.
Longitude: 81'31'06" {
Receiving Stream: Yadkin River
Stream Class: C-Trout No SCALE 1:24000

Permit NCO043125
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee
as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.025 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NHs as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)1
17Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Notes
1. Limit and associated TRC monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is used for disinfection. The Permittee
shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field -certified]. Effluent
values below 50 N.g/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
fre uencies meet permit requirements
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Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant,
If. the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions -.being -taken in respect. to equipment, operation,' maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
"hcertify,: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 qua li-tied personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on'my' inquiry.
of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant'penalties "for.
submitting false 'information, including the possibility of fines'and imprisonment so�--for knowing /viol77a''tions. '
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Permittee (Please print or type) :
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(Required)
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Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
00010 'Temperature
00076 Turbidity . .
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095 Conductivity
00300- Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5
00340 COD
00400 -pH
00530 .Total Suspended
Residue
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Grease
00951
Total Fluoride
00600
Total,Nitrogen
01002
Total Arsenic
00610
Ammonia Nitrogen
00625
Total Kjeldhal
01027
Cadmium
Nitrogen
00630
' Nitrates/Nitrites
01032
Hexavalent Chromium
01634
Chromium
00665
Total Phosphorous
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Cyanide
01037
Total Cobalt
00745
Total Sulfide
01042
Copper
00927
Total Magnesium
01045
Iron
00929
Total.Sodium .
01051
Lead
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
50060 Total
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_'Chlorin,
01147
Total Selenium
71.880 ' Formaldehyde
31616
Fecal Colifom .
71900 Mercury
32730
Total Phenolics-
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34235
Benzene
34481.
Toluene
38260
MBAS
39516
PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may, obtained by calling the Point Source Co mplianceffinforcementUnit at (919) 733=5083 or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.6nr.state.nc.us/wgs and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with'the state per. 15A.NCAC 2B .0506. (b) `
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, RE,
Governor Director
September 20, 2012
Mr. W J Hogan
Patterson School Inc
416 Hibriten Ave SW
Lenoir NC 28645-6362
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Patterson School
Permit No: NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on September 13, 2012. Your assistance in this inspection was
greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0043125.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at: 828-296-4500
Enclosure
cc: W J Hogan, ORC
Central Files
%P-sheville Files
Sin erely,
2�-Wl
Katherine Jimis
Chemistry Technician III
.cif: ool '�:�5`43 4u1 .125 CG i 12.. hoc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One
NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org Naturally

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E p q Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO043125 111 121 12/09/13 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I II
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII'11111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 0A ------ ----------Reserved---------------
67I 169 70141 711 I 721 N I 73 I I 174 751 -I I I I I I I SO
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Section B: Facility Data i
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Patterson School
11:05 AM 12/09/13
08/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
11:36 AM 12/09/13
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W J Hogan/ORC/828-728-3189/
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Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,416 Hibriten Ave SW Lenoir NC 286456362//828-728-3189/ Yes
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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(See attachment summary) f
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)9 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Kathy Jimison ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO043125 111 12I 12/09/13 117
Inspection Type
18I CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mr. Jim Hogan assisted in the inspection of this facility.
There is a substantial amount of duckweed on the surface of the clarifier. Mr. Hogan has stated that this
has been a continuous problem for several years.
A log book of daily activity needs to be maintained at the facility.
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Permit: NCO043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Date: 09/13/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO043125
Inspection Date: 09/13/2012
Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Comment: There is a substantial amount of duckweed on the surface of the clarifier.
Mr. Hogan has stated that this has been a continuous problem for several years.
Yes No NA NE
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 0 fl
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 ❑ N
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: A log book of daily activity needs to be maintained at the facility.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
September 13, 2013
Patterson School Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 500
Patterson, NC 28661
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. W. J. Hogan,
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on September 11th 2013. This
permit renewal has been assigned Charles Weaver (919-807-6391) who will contact you if any
additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you
should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If
you have any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer.
Sincerelyy,
C�
Jeff Poupart
Point Source Branch Program Supervisor IV
Cc: Central Files
_Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Unit Y
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
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Patterson School, Inc.
P. Q. Box 500
Patterson, NC 28661
Sept. 5, 2013
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NCDENR/DWR/NPDES Unit SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
1.617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Our sludge management plan is to have Sludg-e pumped from
the aeration basin and clarifier when needed, by a commercial
sewage pumping contractor. This has been needed only at
5 to 10 year intervals. The last time it was pumped was
in 2007. Floating objects such as plastic items are skimmed
off .t--h�i:surface by the ORC and accumulated in 5 gAlon buckets
and eventually sent to the landfill.
Respectfully,
iw. ogan, Pres.

Patterson School, Inc.
P. 0. Box 500
Patterson, NC 28661.
Sept. 5, 201.3
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NCDENR%DWR f NPDES Unit
1.61.7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1.617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
I request renewal of permit # NC0043125 for Patterson School.
No changes have been made in the facility since the current
permit was issued October 2008.
There is a change in the operation of the school which affects
the data I am presenting. The school closed in May 2009 due to
financial problems. I continued to operate the plant and take
samples on to the end of 2009, when the flow had dropped to
almost none. I was told at that time that I should stop testing
BOD, TSS, pH, and temperature and just keep checking the plant
weekly and record my visits and record ono flow'. I started this
procedure in Jan. 2010 and have continued until now, continuing
to run the aeration the entire time. I still record°no flow'
every week when I check the plant.
I am using test data for the period Jan. 2007 thru Dec. 2009
as the most recent 36 months for which I have complete data.
This period covers our residential school in operation for most
of the time, although at well under our capacity for students.
In the period Jan. 2010 to now there has been little to no
residential use. We have two families on campus not connected
to thc-;wastewater system, and we have daytime only visitors at
the school. This use will increase starting in September and
I feel .,?ill increase the flow and I will resume normal testing.
I have taken samples Aug. 28 and find results of less than 2.0
for POD and 6.2 TSS. This is under the same conditions that
have prevailed since Jan. 2010.
I request that our rated capacity for wastewater treatment be
kept at 25000 gallons per day, as this is the rated capacity
of our plant. We are slowly getting dormitories back in shape
to be occupied and are hoping for greatly increased campus use
in the future.
Our sludge removal_ plan, as always, is to have it pumped when
needed by a commercial sewage pumping contractor. This was last
done in 2007. It has only been needed every 5 to 10 years..

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Continued.......
I am sorry I did not call for this renewal of our permit in
April. I knew that October was the renewal time but I had
forgot that I was supposed to start the process 6 months
ahead of the renewal date.
My home phone is 828 754-5065 for evening calls only (I am
widowed since Aug. 2012 and generally no one is here during
the day). My daytime cell number is 828 446-9351.. Please
callif there is anything I can to expedite this renewal.
Respectfully,
W. J. Hogan, res.

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1. Contact Information:
Owner Name Patterson School Foundation, Inc.
Facility Name Patterson School, Inc.
Mailing Address P. 0. Box 500
City Patterson
State / Zip Code NC / 2866.1
Telephone Number ( 829 754-5065, 828 728-3189, 828 729-0163
Fax Number ( 82� 754-5065 (call first) -
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 4646Patterson School Drive
City Lenoir
State / Zip Code NC / 28645
County
Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Patterson School Foundation, Inc.
Mailing Address P . 0. Box 500
Cit3r Patterson' - - -- - - --- ---- -
State / Zip Code NC 11 28661.
Telephone Number ( 828) 754-5065 , 828 728 -3189 , 828 729 -0163
Fax Number ( 828) 754-5065 (call :first)
N, e-mail Address [e-mail]
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial ❑ Number of Employees
Commercial ❑ Number of Employees
Residential [ Number of Homes
School ® Number of Students/Staff 50 / 3
Other ❑ Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Number of persons served: 5 5
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes [ No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW ppUcants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
Yadkin River
S. Frequency of Discharge: [ Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
r
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate -sheet -of paper. ------ -- - ---------~-- - - - - --- ~- �---- -- -
Exi.sting AeroFlo Model S-250-55-5 with:
Bar Screen with Mechanical Comminutor
Aeration Tank
Recirculation
Secondary Clarifier
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow ' 02 5 MGD
Annual Average daily flow • 0 049 MGD (for the previous 3 years) (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2 009 )
Maximum daily flow ' 01.0 MGD (for the previous 3 years) � J an. 2007, - Dec. 2 009 )
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36 months for parameters cuume tly in mour permit. Mark other parameters "N/A".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5),
33.0
9.9
mg,/L
Fecal Coliform
N/A
NIA
Total Suspended Solids
19.0
5.8
mg /L
Temperature (Summer)
25.5
22.1
C .
Temperature (Winter)10.0
12.7
C .
pH
7.0
7.0
pH
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
NCO043125
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Hogan Pres.
Printed name of Person
e
Signa
Title
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Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. W.J. Hogan
The Patterson School
P.O. Box 500
Patterson, N.C. 28661-0500
Dear Mr. Hogan:
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
October 23, 2013
Natural Resources
John E. Skvada III
Secretary
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NCO043125
The Patterson School WWTP
Class WW-1
Caldwell County
The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit. Please review this draft carefully to
ensure your thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements it contains.
The draft permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ A special condition has been added to potentially reopen this permit. All facilities upstream of High
Rock Lake may have their permits reopened to include nutrient controls.
➢ Section A. (3) has been added to require electronic submission of effluent data. Proposed Federal
regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). The proposed
regulations specify that if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals permittees
must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
➢ Parameter codes have been added to section A. (1) to simplify data entry for your personnel.
With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Caldwell County area, per EPA requirements. Please provide
your comments, if any, to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please contact
me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
vuav
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
[e-mail]
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NPDES Permit Renewal
Regional Office Comments
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Permit NCO043125
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Patterson School, Inc.
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
The Patterson School WWTP
4646 Patterson School Drive
Lenoir
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises
under the permit conditions, requirements; -terms, -and provisions included herein.
The Patterson School, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.025 MGD wastewater treatment
system [AeroFlo model 5-250-55-5] that includes the following
components:
♦ Bar screen with mechanical comminutor
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Recirculation
♦ Secondary clarifier
The system is located at The Patterson School WWTP off Patterson
School Drive near Lenoir in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge via outfall 001 from said treatment works at the location
specified on the attached map into the Yadkin River, currently a class
C-Trout stream in subbasin 03-07-02 the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored) by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER€
LIMITS
°$ ;MQNIT4R(NG REQUIREM�NIS
vp [PCS Code]b Q, s
a Monthly' }
a Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample l ovation
Flow
0.025 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00530
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
00610
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)2
17 Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
50060
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
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Notes
1. No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin submitting
discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR application system [see A. (3)].
2. Limit and associated TRC monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is used for disinfection. The
Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field -
certified]. Effluent values < 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
A. (2) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance
with any future TMDL and / or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
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A. (3) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The
Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in
late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)]
Beginning no later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall
begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to
enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time
that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting
Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data
to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission
by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer -printed
eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a -temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR
forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies
shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the
date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary
waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs
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shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is
granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
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Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic.
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
htt-p://-Portal.nedenr.org/web/wg/admin/bog/ipuJedmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month
following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the
month following the commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B.
11. d
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in
Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in
Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory
authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR
user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please
visit the following web page:
http ://portal. ncdenr. org/web/wq/admin/bog/ip u/e dmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from
the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at. any time [40
CFR 122.41].
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FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer/Date
Charles H. Weaver 11/4/2013
Permit Number
NC0043125
Facility Name
The Patterson School WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
03-07-01
Receiving Stream
Yadkin River
Stream Classification in Permit
C-Trout
Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits?
N/A
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
No — already present
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
No
Does permit have instream monitoring?
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
For whatparameter?
No
Any obvious compliance concerns?
None. No enforcements since 2002. No flow
at facility since 2010. Repairs at school now
complete, discharge may return to normal
volume over the next permit cycle
Any permit modifications since lastpermit?
None.
New expiration date
10/31/2018
Comments on Draft Permit
Added parameter codes.
Added High Rock reopener condition.
Added eDMR requirements.
Most Commonly Used Expedited Language:
• 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that the receiving stream
is listed as, an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and
stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be
required".
• TRC language for Compliance Level for Cover Letters/Effluent Sheet Footnote:
"The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory
including field certified. However, effluent values < 50 µg/l will be treated as zero for
compliance purposes."
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Latitude:36'00'26"
Longitude: 81°31'06"
Receiving Stream: Yadkin River
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
February 14, 2014
Mr. Walter J. Hogan
Patterson School Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 500
Patterson, N.C. 28661-0500
F E B 1 9 2014
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO043125
Patterson School Foundation
Class -1
Caldwell ounty
Dear Mr. Hogan:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes the following major change from the draft permit sent
to you on November 6, 2013.
➢ The permittee name has been changed from The Patterson School to Patterson School
Foundation, per your request.
➢ Section A. (3) has been added to require electronic submission of effluent data.
Proposed Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring
reports (DMRs). The proposed regulations specify that if a state does not establish a
system to receive such submittals permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Accordingly, NC DENR has established an
electronic data -submission system. Permittees must begin using the system no later
than 270 days following the issuance of permit renewals. In your case, that deadline is
December 1, 2014.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The
Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does
not a' fect.the-legal,re.quixements tolobtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality or}per'm ts'required ty the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Fede, al or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If yowl ave'any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at
ine number [phone].
Ty,
haSincer A . Reeder �.
cc: Central Files
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NPDh 'Unit

Permit NCO043125
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Patterson School Foundation, Inc.
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
The Patterson School WWTP
4646 Patterson School Drive
Lenoir
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 2014.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day February 14
Ty as A. Reeder, Director _
0 ision of Water Resources -
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0043125
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Patterson School Foundation, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.025 MGD wastewater treatment
system [AeroFlo model 5-250-55-5] that includes the following
components:
♦ Bar screen wi&_.meeaaiical camTninutor &oe h �a<�
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Recirculation
♦ Secondary clarifier
The system is located at The Patterson School WWTP off Patterson
School Drive near Lenoir in Caldwell County.
2.` Discharge via outfall 001 from said treatment works at the location
specified on the attached map into the Yadkin River, currently a class C-
Trout stream in subbasin 03-07-02 the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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Permit NC0043125
Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS .. ;
' MON_ ITORI_NG .kWU'l9EMENTS
[PGS Gode].
Monthly
Daily "
Measurement '
Sample Type
! Sample Locafion
Avera e . ;
Maximum, _
. F.re, ueric .
Flow
0.025 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00530
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
00610
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)2
17 Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
50060
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
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Notes
1. No later than December 1, 2014, the permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports
electronicallyrusin!I-lie,Division's!eDMR application system [see, A:-(3)] �:
2. Limit^and associated TRC monitoring: r ;quirements apply �only -if chlorine is used for disinfection. The
Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by -.. NC=certified laboratory [including field -
certified]. Effluent values < 50 µg/L will be treated as zero'ior compliance purposes. �✓ r,
There shall be no discharge of floaiing-solids orNis00 foam in other than trace amounts.
r ,
A. (2) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance
with any future TMDL and / or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
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A. (3) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all. discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The
Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in
late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)]
Beginning no later than December 1, 2014, the permittee shall begin reporting discharge
monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report
(eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to
enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time
that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting
Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data
to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required: to .complete -the. eDMR.submission
by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer -printed'
eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic. reporting requirements
may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1,
1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be
submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the
date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary
waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs
shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is
granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
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Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
htt-p://-portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month
following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the
month following the commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B.
11. d
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in
Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in
Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority
for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR
user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please
visit the following web page:
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from
the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40
CFR 122.41].
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Subbasin: 30701
Latitude: 36°00'26"
Longitude: 81°31'06"
Receiving Stream: Yadkin River
Stream Class: C-Trout
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The.period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 nil, in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any 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.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to,Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce'a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe propgM damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:.
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent.limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendarweek. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, 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 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 4.02, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject.to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1119. 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.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(1)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays -
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b.-of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve ananticipated 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.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can. identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or. other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retentioft of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
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
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
. or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this 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); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(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 II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41 J.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal. system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The. Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following defmitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this defmition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment 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 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903 (b)(1 3),.0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), 0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant IndustrialUsers, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from.all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct WC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection; surveillance, and monitoring activities as described' in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial' Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial. User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitorin and nd Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40. CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Penn ittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit,a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
lUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [ 15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant. Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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W J Hogan
Patterson School
PO Box 500
Foundation Inc
Patterson, NC 28661-0500
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Patterson School
NPDES WW Permit No. NCO043125
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Hogan:
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The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Patterson
School on 8/16/2017.. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0043125.
You were present for this inspection. The system was discharging at the time of the inspection;
samples must be obtained; flows must be estimated and submittal of monitoring reports are
required per the permit.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of
the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or
via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Linda Wiggs
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS -Inspection Report
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
G:\WR\WQ\Caldwell\Wastewater\Minors\Patterson School 43125\Inspections\NC0043125.CEI 82017.rtf
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

United States Environmental Protection Agency'
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
- Inspection- Report----`
Water Compliance-
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Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 LJ 3 I NC0043125 111 12 17/08/16 17 18 ICI 19.1 S I 20 Li
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,.also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:OOAM 17/08/16
14/03/01
Patterson School
4646 Patterson School Dr
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir NC 28645
11:30AM 17/08/16
18/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,PO Box 500 Patterson NC 286610500//828-728-3189/8287545065
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance a Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative.and checklists as necessary)
The inspector, Linda Wiggs, met onsite with the ORC, Jim Hogan.
We discussed process controls such as settleability test and sludge judge measurements. Because
the School has been closed since 2009, normal Operations and Maintenance have not been taking
place.'Solids have not been removed since —2008. Air is cycled twice a day,for 15 minutes. DMRs .
submitted report No Flow. However, Caldwell County Schools will begin sending students (-50) to
Patterson School, which will increase flows.
During the inspection flows were observed coming into the plant and leaving the plant. We discussed
sampling and flow requirements. If the plant has flow, samples must be obtained, flows must be
estimated and submittal of monitoring reports are required per the permit.
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Permit: NCO043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School '
Inspection Date: 08/16/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations '& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ El El
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Discussed settleability and sludge judge with ORC.
Permit
(If the.present permit expires. in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The facility is listed as a WWI, but should be a WWII. However, the ORC stated he is
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Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The bar screen is a combo comminuter. The comminutor was not working
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Aeration Basins
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Mode of operation
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Permit: NCO043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Date: 08/16/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There was no foam vesent.
The ORC has the air set for two 15 minute cycles. The air cycles may need increasinq
when the Caldwell County students come back.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/< of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector FacType
1 IN I 2 15 I 3 I NCO043125 I11 12 17/08/15 17 18 c � 19 L s j 201
21I1I I I II1. 1 1 1 11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I r
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------Reserved-----=---
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:OOAM 17/08/15
14/03/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir NC 28645
11:30AM 17/08/15
18/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
W J Hogan,PO Box 500 Patterson NC 286610500//828-728-3189/8287545065
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-2964500 Ext.4653/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Permit: NCO043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Date: 08/15/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluations� �,
Operations & Maintenance (�007'" 501uxfes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
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Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit � WV l'�t� �v ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? C4a l/v Se4j ` ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: `a�'I aL S 'd.,Y - S �'
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual oOo�'
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational? / /
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Permit: NC0043125 Owner - Facility: Patterson School
Inspection Date: 08/15/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Comment: .
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
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Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 9759 6197
Return Receipt Requested
W J Hogan
Patterson School Foundation Inc
PO Box 500
Patterson, NC 28661-0500
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOI
Tracking Number:
Permit No. NCO0431
Patterson School W%
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
October 4, 2018
N & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
1-2018-MV-0136
1-2018-MV-0137
A review of the January 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s): (NOV-2018-MV-0136),
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 1/7/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent pH (00400) 1/7/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. 1/7/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 1/14/2017 Weekly ; Frequency Violation
plant (50050) ,
001 Effluent pH (00400) 1/14/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6FCOA474-2OE2-46AO-B2FE-BOA3C5B84BBE
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent . Temperature, Water Deg. 1/14/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 1/21/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent pH (00400) 1/21/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. 1/21/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)-
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 1/28/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent pH (00400) 1/28/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. 1/28/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 1/31/2017 2 X month Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 1/31/2017 Monthly Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0610)
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 1/31/2017 2 X month Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0530)
A review of the August 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s): (NOV-2018-MV-0137)
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
-Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent -Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/19/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent pH (00400) 8/19/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. 8/19/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143=215.1.

Vel,ope ID: 6FCOA474-2OE2-46AO-B2FE-BOA3C5B84BBE
h to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond.in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office
at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
7E617A38285848C...
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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