NC0063321_Permit Issuance_20040308

NPDES DOCUHENT SCANNING COVER SHEET
NC0063321
Cashiers WWTP #3
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Correspondence
Owner Name Change
Meeting Notes
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
March 8, 2004
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State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 8, 2004
Mr. Stan Bryson, Wastewater Operations Superintendent
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
P:&:-Bex 1051 1246 1/V . M A,M 57.
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
Subject:
Dear Mr. Bryson:
NPDES Permit Issuance
Tuckaseigee WASA - Plant No. 3 WWTP
Permit No. NC0063321
Jackson County
Attached to this letter is the final NPDES permit for Tuckaseigee WASA, Plant No. 3
wastewater treatment plant, NPDES Permit No. NC0063321. 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.
Based on the public hearing held March 11, 2003 and recommendations from the hearing
officer and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, the following changes have been made to
the NPDES permit:
• A schedule for improvements to the clarifier and the addition of blower capacity has been
added to the permit. Please refer to Part A. (5.) for more detail on these issues.
Essentially, should TWASA decide to move forward with the clarifier plans already
approved, construction should begin by June 1. 2004. Should TWASA decide to submit
new plans/specifications for a new clarifier or improvement to the existing clarifiers, this
should be completed within 180 days of issuance of the new Authorization to Construct
permit. The requirement for additional blower capacity is similarly worded in this permit.
• A condition to address odor issues has been added to the permit. Odor has been an issue
with this system in the past, likely due to the seasonal population of the area and the
relative inactivity during the winter months. Please refer to Part A. (6.) for suggestions
regarding odor control. An annual report outlining the actions taken during the previous
calendar year is required by this permit.
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, Mail Service Center 6714, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division of
Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required
by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or
any other federal or local governmental permit.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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FAX [phone]
On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/

'Mr. Bryson
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If you have any questions regarding the NPDES permit, please contact Susan Wilson at
(919) 733 - 5083, extension 510.
Sincerely,
Vetekt,L
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality
Steve Mauney, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Central Files
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit

Permit No. NC0063321
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELINIINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Water Quality Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
Plant No. 3 (Cashiers)
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
Plant No. 3 (Cashiers)
On NCSR 1113
Jackson County
to receiving waters designated as the Chattooga River in the Savanah River Basin in accordance with the
discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective April 1, 2004.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2007.
Signed this day March 8, 2004.
Klf,;a-t
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
NPDES No. NC0063321

Permit No. NC0063321
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
Plant No. 3 (Cashiers)
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.1 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of:
• Bar screen
• Equalization basin with diffused aeration
• Dual extended aeration basins
• Clarifiers
• Tertiary filters
• Aerobic digester
• Chlorine disinfection/dechlorination
• Standby power
• Noise reduction for blowers (enclosure and insulation)
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Chattooga River which is classified B-Trout ORW waters in the Savannah River Basin, and
3. Expand the plant not to exceed 0.2 MGD, in accordance with the plans and specifications
approved April 30, 2002, and discharge to the location designated above. (Should
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority wish to modify any treatment units approved in the
Authorization to Construct permit April 30, 2002, the authority must apply for a new or
modified Authorization to Construct permit].
NPDES No. NC0063321

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Quad #: G6SE, Cashiers
Stream Class: B Trout, ORW
Receiving Stream: Chattooga River, Savannah River Basin
Permitted Flow: 0.1 MGD, expansion to 0.2 MGD
Facility
Location
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer
Authority
NC0063321

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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above
0.1 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge 0.1 MGD of municipal wastewater
from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified
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1. Sample locations: Upstream at least 50 feet from the point of discharge, Downstream at least
500 feet from the point of discharge.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/1.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia dubia) P/F at 24%: April, July, October, and January [see
Special Condition A.(2)].
5. 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.
NPDES No. NC0063321

A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.1 MGD and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge up to 0.2 MGD of municipal wastewaterfrom outfall 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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1. Sample locations: Upstream at least 50 feet from the point of discharge, Downstream at least
500 feet from the point of discharge.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/1.
4. 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.
NPDES No. NC0063321

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A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 24 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, Quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of April,
July, October, and January. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in
each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole
Effluent Toxicity Test. Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value.
Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to
the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
NPDES No. NC0063321

A. (4.) SEWER LINE CONNECTIONS
Sewer lines serving more than one building, crossing property under separate ownership, or
crossing rights of way, shall not be made tributary to the collection system serving this
facility unless a permit for the construction and operation of the tributary line has been
issued by the Division of Water Quality.
A. (5.) SCHEDULED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TREATMENT SYSTEM
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (TWASA), Plant No. 3 WWTP (Cashiers), shall make
the following scheduled improvements to the treatment plant:
(L) Improvements to the Existing Clarifier (or equivalent)
Construction of additional clarification must begin by June 1, 2004 (should
construction be in accordance with the Authorization to Construct (ATC) permit
issued April 30, 2002) or completed within 180 days of issuance of a new ATC.
(ii.) Addition of Blower Capacity
Additional blower capacity, as specified by the October 2002 report, must be
supplied to the plant. Addition of the blower capacity must be completed by June
1, 2004 (should construction be in accordance with the Authorization to Construct
(ATC) permit issued April 30, 2002) or within 90 days of approval of any new plans
and specifications (any new plans and specifications for additional blower capacity
must be submitted by August 1, 2004).
A. (6.) CONTROL OF ODORS
TWASA must make efforts to actively control odor problems. This is especially problematic
during the early spring season. Actively controlling odors may mean periodically flushing
lines and pump stations, adding activated carbon canisters on vents at pump stations and/or
manholes, etc. TWASA shall submit an annual report detailing what actions were taken
during the previous calendar year and what actions are expected to be taken in the upcoming
calendar year. The report shall be submitted by January 31 of the next calendar year. The
report shall be submitted to:
Asheville Regional Office/ DWQ
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
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Susan M. Wilson
Subject: Cashiers odor control.
From: Bennie Goetze <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 15:31:27 -0500
To: Marie Doklovic <[e-mail]>, Susan Wilson
<Susan. Wilson@ncmail. net>
Flushing should be regular to avoid buildup during inactive periods. Also odor control
facilities such as odophos, etc. should be considered. If odors are at pump stations,
manholes etc., carbon canisters on the vents can be considered.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Klimek, P.E. Director
FROM: Steve Mauney, Meeting Officer
Subject: Findings and Recommendation in
NPDES Permit NC0063321
Cashiers WWTP, Tuckaseigee
Water and Sewer Authority
Jackson County
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director.
Division of Water Qlity
DECEMBER 9, 2003
the Matter of
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DIV. OF WATER QUALITY
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
As directed, I conducted a Public Meeting (see Public Notice at Attachment A) concerning
whether to issue a NPDES Permit to Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (TWSA) for the
continued operation of the Cashiers WWTP. This meeting was held at the Cashiers Community
Library on March 11, 2003 at 7:00 pm. However, no one expressed a desire to speak at the
hearing so the presentation was quickly given and the meeting was concluded.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality/Water Quality Section 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem. North Carolina 27107 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748
Application Abstract
On March 4, 2002 Mr. Stan Bryson WW Operations Superintendent applied for renewal
(see Attachment B) of the Cashiers WWTP permit. The previous permit contained appropriate
limits for the continued discharge of 0.1 MGD and for the discharge of 0.2 MGD after completing
the approved expansion. The discharge is to an unnamed tributary of the Chattooga River which
is classified B-Trout ORW waters in the Savannah River Basin.
An Authorization to Construct was issued on 4-30-2002 (see Attachment C) including the
following- 25,000 gallon equalization tank, a 100,000 gallon extended aeration basin, dual 20 ft
circular clarifiers, dual multi -media filters, dual chlorination basins, post aeration, 25,000 gallon
digester, 2 new blowers and additional appurtenances. The ATC also contained a condition that if
TWSA , " does not proceed forward with this expansion, the Division will require the
Tuckaseigee WASA provide additional clarification to accommodate peak loading." Cashiers was
considering Incorporation, so this upgrade was initially put on hold. The Incorporation vote failed
in spring 2003.
TWSA submitted a filter study in October 2002 (see Attachment D) which concluded
that the filter was operating properly, "but that reported solids bulking and filter clogging are
related to inadequate air input to the aeration basin and a clarifier that is receiving a surface
loading at the upper limit of its design capacity."
A draft permit was issued on 12-20-2002 (see Attachment E) with minor changes to the
monitoring frequencies and no limit changes.
A letter dated 1-30-2003 was submitted by Al daCosta (see Attachment F) with concerns
about odor from lift stations and high fecal samples in the stream. It is unclear what the source of
these fecal readings are but according to Kevin Barnett it is possible that failing septic systems
due to the shallow/hydric soils are a contributor. It appears that most of the complaints that
TWSA has received about pump stations are in the early spring when some stations that have had
negligible flows for the winter months pump out the stagnant collected sewage. This could be
addressed by occasional flushing of the pump stations during the winter and early spring months.
A review of the compliance data for this plant shows few compliance problems but it
appears that only through the diligence of the operator have they been able to avoid major

violations during the peak usage periods of June, July and August. It was discussed that the filters
have to backwash every 2 hours during the summer period due to the high solids loading from the
overloaded clarifier. The filters eventually have to be cut off during this period. The flows in
June, July and August 2002 were 64,000 gpd, 81,000 gpd and 67,000 gpd respectively and that
was a dry year. The flows for the summer months of 2003 were 79,000 gpd, 89,000 gpd, and
87,000 gpd. (see Attachment G)
Discussion
While it does not appear that TWSA plans to upgrade this plant according to the ATC issued in
April 2002 there are real concerns with the clarifiers and the blower capacity at this plant. A new
TWSA Director was hired in March 2003 and he has been interested in getting the engineers to
provide the operators with what they need to run their plants, according to Kevin Barnett. They
are now considering the addition of a stand alone clarifier.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the permit be issued with a schedule to provide plans for a clarifier and
additional blower capacity by April 30, 2004 (ie. 3 or 4 months after the permit is issued). Upon
receiving approval, construction should be completed within 150 days.
CC: Coleen Sullins
Dave Goodrich
Susan Wilson

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NPDES No. NC0063321
Public Hearing 3 / 11 / 03
Good evening. My name is Susan Wilson and I am one of several environmental
engineers in the Raleigh Central Office responsible for writing discharge permits
for wastewater dischargers in North Carolina. Due to your interest in the
renewal of the NPDES permit for Tuckasiegee Water and Sewer Authority, Plant
No. 3, the Division of Water Quality has decided to hold this public hearing to
solicit additional comments and concerns.
My presentation will include a brief overview of North Carolina's NPDES
permitting program and some a, concerns ra'
hateingrregarding the renewal permit for the treatment facility.
As with the Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority permit, all wastewater
discharges to surface waters in the State of North Carolina must receive a
permit to control water pollution. The Clean Water Act of 1972 initiated the
strict control of wastewater discharges with responsibility of enforcement given
to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA created the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (the NPDES program) to track and
control sources of pollution. The primary method of control is by issuing
permits to dischargers with limitations on wastewater flow and constituents.
The EPA delegated its permitting authority to the state of North Carolina in
1975.

A public hearing was held on the previous renewal of this permit on January
12, 1998. The hearing officer recommended that the facility install standby
power (in case of electricity outage) and noise reduction for the plant blowers.
Additionally, the permit required that sewer lines not be made tributary to the
plant until a permit for construction was obtained from the Division of Water
Quality. The permit was issued April 21, 1998 with these requirements.
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority requested a renewal of the permit in
March 2002. The request was made for the discharge of approximately 100,000
gpd treated domestic -type wastewater, along with the expansion phase to
discharge up to 200,000 gpd, which was included in the previous permit. No
increase in loading of oxygen consuming waste pollutants was allowed at the
expansion phase. An
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plant in April 2002. Should the permittee proceed with construction of the

200,000 gpd plant, standby power and noise reduction are also required. To
date, no construction has started for that expansion.
This concludes my presentation; I will now turn the hearing back over to Mr.
Mauney.

Re: Cashier's
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Subject: Re: Cashiers
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 08:24:34 -0500
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
CC: Roger Edwards <[e-mail]>,
Steve Mauney <[e-mail]>
Morning all:
In an effort to clarify what I was trying to say (type) yesterday.
In the last paragraph, I refer to "aeration capacity." What I intended to say
is that the increase on blower capacity is just a band -aid.
Thanks,
Kevin
Susan A Wilson wrote:
> Thanks so much for looking at that Roger (and going out there) - that will
> be a real help to Steve M. (as well as me) with the hearing officers
> report. See you next week!
> Kevin Barnett wrote:
> > Susan:
> >
> > Good Morning.
> > Roger reviewed the submitted package from TWSA written by Randy Beckner
> > at Mattern and Craig) in regards to Cashiers (dated October 16th). This
> > document is a long and round about way of saying they want out of what
> > they agreed to in the permitting process and want to just add additional
> > aeration in an appeasing effort.
> >
> > Roger and I visited the plant on last thursday (Roger was performing a
> > technical assistance at my request) and the argument that additional
> > aeration capacity would benefit this treatment works, but that a larger,
> > deeper clarifier is also needed. The addition of aeration capacity (in
> > my opinion) is just another bandaid to buy some more time.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Kevin
1 of 1 3/4/03 8:58 AM

Cashiers
Subject: Cashiers
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 11:09:45 -0500
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
CC: Roger Edwards <[e-mail]>
Susan:
Good Morning.
Roger reviewed the submitted package from TWSA written by Randy Beckner
at Mattern and Craig) in regards to Cashiers (dated October 16th). This
document is a long and round about way of saying they want out of what
they agreed to in the permitting process and want to just add additional
aeration in an appeasing effort.
Roger and I visited the plant on last thursday (Roger was performing a
technical assistance at my request) and the argument that additional
aeration capacity would benefit this treatment works, but that a larger,
deeper clarifier is also needed. The addition of aeration capacity (in
my opinion) is just another bandaid to buy some more time.
Best regards,
Kevin
1 of 1 3/3/03 3:56 PM

SIN' Mattern & Craig
1978
CONSULTING ENGINEERS•SURVEYORS
J. Wayne Craig
Stewart W. Hubbell
Gene R. Cress
Michael S. Agee
Steven A. Campbell
Randy W. Beckner
•
October 16, 2002
Susan Wilson, NPDES Unit
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Suite 942, 512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Wm. Thomas Austin
Bradley C. Craig
David P. Wilson
Edn•lc-Mattern..Jr. (1949-1982)
(5 Scr'n HTIcGLe,11 CR4tired)
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,.. OCT 2 1 2002
•"r:i,R - 1'rr fER QUALITY
Ou T SOURCE BRANCH
Re: Cashiers WWTP
ATC Permit No. 063321ACF ,
Comm. No. 1457Q
Dear Ms. Wilson:
Enclosed are three (3) copies of a filter study for the Cashiers Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Review of the treatment process and analysis of recent performance data indicate that the filters are
operating properly. Potential operational problems appear to be related to inadequate air input to the
aeration basin during summer months and an undersized clarifier.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call.
Sincerely,
MATTERN & CRAIG
414/ ' J • 81 C-L
Randy W. Beckner, P.E.
Principal
RWB/ppb
cc: Jerry King, Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
12 Broad Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
[phone] Fax [phone]

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CASHIERS WWTP FILTER STUDY
FOR
TUCKASEIGEE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 2002
COMMISSION NO. 1457Q
MATTERN & CRAIG
CONSULTING ENGINEERS • SURVEYORS
12 BROAD STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
[phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1
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II. TREATMENT PROCESS DESCRIPTION 1
III. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION 1
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IV. BACKGROUND DATA 1
V. ANALYSIS
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A. INFLUENT 1
rimB. EFFLUENT 2
C. PROCESS REVIEW 4
VI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4
FIGURES
FIGURE 1 2
FIGURE 2 3
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The purpose of this report is to review the performance of the filters at the Tuckaseigee
Water and Sewer Authority (TWSA) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) No. 3 in
mi Cashiers, North Carolina, with respect to other system components and the permitted
effluent limits.
CASHIERS WWTP FILTER STUDY
I. INTRODUCTION
cm II. TREATMENT PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The existing WWTP is a 100,000 gallon per day (gpd) facility employing a packaged
pm treatment system. The treatment train consists of a grinder, equalization basin, aeration
basin, clarifier, filter, chlorination / dechlorination, then discharge. The plant is planned
for expansion to 200,000 gpd. The upgraded facility will contain parallel grinder,
m+ equalization and aeration processes, then flows will combine into a larger single clarifier,
then split again to parallel filters and post -aeration processes.
III. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
In the present treatment plant configuration, the operator has reported solids bulking in
+_, the aeration basin and clogging of the filter during summer months. During non -summer
months the plant has been reported to be functioning properly.
m, IV. BACKGROUND DATA
The TWSA provided treatment plant performance data for the period of May 2001 to
sal August 2002 to support this study. The specific information included effluent data
reported on Discharge Monitoring Reports (DEM Form MR-1), influent data reported on
DEM Form MR-2 and selected WWTP component data recorded by the plant operator.
1.1 Permitted discharge limits were also provided for the existing treatment plant and the
planned facility expansion.
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V. ANALYSIS
A. INFLUENT
pm The characteristics of the influent to the Cashiers WWTP appear consistent with
typical untreated domestic wastewater. Influent BOD and total suspended solids
(TSS) concentrations, shown in Figure 1, are within normal ranges except for
';' elevated BOD measurements during May 2002. BOD and TSS concentrations
also track proportionally over time, as normally expected, even though treatment
flows in the summer tourist season increase 2.5 to 3 times over the winter flows.
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B. EFFLUENT
The overall treatment plant performance has been adequate to meet current
discharge permit limits for all parameters (BOD, TSS and fecal coliform).
Adequate performance has been achieved even though influent BOD periodically
exceeds the 200 mg/L design concentration, including the occurrence of elevated
BOD concentrations (up to 556 mg/L) over a three week period in May 2002.
However, present reduction in BOD may not be adequate to meet the future BOD
discharge limits after the treatment plant expansion.
Effluent BOD appears to be elevated primarily in the month of July, as shown in
Figure 2. Comparing the maximum and average BOD values for each July
suggests the elevated BOD may be caused by a limited occurrence of abnormally
elevated BOD measurements. Closer inspection of the data indicates that
unusually high BOD measurements in both July 2001 and July 2002 appear to
correlate with dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations in the aeration basin
reaching a critical low of 0.5 mg/L. Depleted DO concentrations in the aeration
basin further correspond to a simultaneous slowdown in nitrification, as shown in
Figure 3 by elevated effluent ammonia (NH3).
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Date
�— Effluent - Avg. BOD —u— Effluent - Avg. TSS
Figure 3: Aeration Basin DO, Water Temperature &
Effluent NH3 at Cashiers WWTP
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C. PROCESS REVIEW
Based on design of the proposed treatment plant improvements, the air flow to the
existing plant should be 350 Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM). However,
data for the existing plant indicates the original blowers were designed to provide
only 203 SCFM to the aeration process. Metabolic activity of the microorganisms
increases significantly with higher water temperatures during the summer and, as
shown in Figure 3, the blowers apparently cannot keep up with the DO demand.
Microorganisms are light -weight, low density particles, and a reduced DO
environment slows the maturation process. This effect further decreases their
ability to flocculate and settle out and results in the reported solids bulking and
increased solids loading to the clarifier.
The existing clarifier is a rectangular unit in the packaged treatment plant. The
clarifier has a surface loading rate or 347 gallons per day per square foot (gpd/ft2)
at average flow, and 868 gpd/ft2 at peak daily flow. The typical peak surface
loading rate for a plant of this size is 600 to 800 gpd/f12. The shape and size of the
existing clarifiers, combined with the high surface loading rate, offers no margin
of safety for solids settling. Consequently, an increase in solids from the aeration
basin leads to greater washout of the particles from the clarifier and increases the
solids loading the filter.
While the filter has been reported to clog during summer months, effluent TSS
1.1
appears to stay within a normal range throughout the year, as shown in Figure 2.
This result suggests that the filter is effectively accommodating the increased
solids loading. This point is illustrated most clearly by the low effluent TSS
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measurement in July 2001 at a time of unusually high BOD discharge. Data is
unavailable to identify if increased filter backwashing is preventing the filter from
mit breaking through.
V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
`.' Performance data and a process review for the Cashiers WWTP indicate that the existing
filter is operating properly, but that reported solids bulking and filter clogging are related
to inadequate air input to the aeration basin and a clarifier that is receiving a surface
Fil
loading at the upper limit of its design capacity.
It is recommended that a method to increase air input to the aeration basin be selected
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among the alternatives previously addressed in a letter report to TWSA dated September
4, 2002. It is also recommended to retain the larger clarifier planned for the treatment
plant upgrade in order to better accommodate solids removal.
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PAGE 02
siticE / Mattern & Craig
CONSULTING ENGiwF.ERS•SURVEY0f1S
July 11, 2002
Kevin Barnette.
NCI)17,NR, Water Quality Section
Asheville fZegiottul Office
50 Wood lin Place
A,Iwville. NC 2880)1
t :(lwin K. Mullri n..Ii l �'� I•. I :�
Lai I lit
Re: Cashiers WWTP Improvements
Comm. No. 1457P
Dear Mr. Barnette:
The Authorization to Construction the above referenced project as issued to the Tu±kascigcc
Water alai Scwcr Authority required that the Owner submit a report on the evaluation of the filters
to your orrice. by June 30, 2001.. This is to inform you that the Owner is contracting with M&C to
pertilmi this evaluation and that the report will be submitted to your office prior to beginning
ceonstruction.
I f you have any questions, please feel free to call.
Sincerely
MATTERN & CRAIG
Ad.
Randy W. Beckner, P.E.
Principal
I2W I31pph
Cc: .Icny King, DirectorTWSA
12 Broad Street, Asheville. North CarOitlta 28801
(82s) 254.2201 Fax [phone]

09/03/2002 01:36 4
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\02Ar

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hearing has been
scheduled concerning the proposed
renewal and Issuance of the following
NPDES permit:
Permit number NC0063321 to
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
- for Tuckaseigee V/WTP (Plant Number
3) located on NCSR 1113 in Jackson
County, for the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater into the Chatooga
River.
PURPOSE: This applicant has
applied for renewal of the NPDES per-
mit for the discharge of treated industri-
al and domestic wastewater Into waters
of the Savannah River Basin. On the
basis of preliminary staff review and
application of Article 21 of Chapter 143,
General statutes of North Carolina, and
other lawful standards and regulations,
the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission proposes to
renew and issue an NPDES permit for
this facility subject to specific pollutant
limitations and special conditions. The
Director of the Division of Water Quality
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(c)(3) and
Regulation 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0100
has determined that It is in the public
interest that a meeting be held to
receive all pertinent public comment an
whether to issue, modify, or deny the
permit.
PROCEDURE: The hearing will be
conducted in the following manner:
1. An explanation of the North
Carolina Environmental Management
Commission's permitting procedure
will be presented by the Division of
Water Quality.
2. An explanation of the action for
which the permit is required may be
made by the applicant.
3. Public Comment - Comments,
statements, data and other Information
may be submitted In writing prior to or
during the meeting or may be presented
orally at the meeting. Persons desiring
to speak will indicate this intent at the
time of registration at the meeting. So
that all persons desiring to speak may
do so, lengthy statements may be limit-
ed at the discretion of the meeting offi-
cer. Oral presentation that exceed three
minutes should be accompanied by
three written copies, which will be filed
with Division staff at the time of regis-
tration.
4. Cross examination of persons pre-
senting testimony will not be allowed;
however, the hearing officer may ask
questions for clarification.
5. The hearing record may be closed
at the conclusion of the meeting.
WHEN: March 11, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cashiers Community
Library, Grouse Point Road, Cashiers,
North Carolina.
INFORMATION: A copy of the draft
NPDES 'permit(s) and a map showing
tho location of the discharge(s) are
available by writing or calling:
Mrs. Valery Stephens, NC Division of
Water Quality / NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617. Telephone number: (919)
733-5083, extension 538.
The applications and other informa-
tion are on file at the Division of Water
Quality, 512 North Salisbury Street,
Room 925 of the Archdale Building In
Raleigh, North Carolina and at the
Division's Asheville Regional Office (53
Woodfin Place, Asheville, North
Carolina 28801). They may be inspected
during normal office hours. Copies of
the information on file are available
upon request and payment of the costs
of reproduction. All such comments
and requests regarding this matter
should make reference to the permit
number(s) listed above.
45
NORTH CAROLINA
Jackson County
�•• it Itl {.
APR -4 2003 1'`
AFFIDAVIT OFI 'UBLICATI.OI
Before the undersigned, a Notary-Puniic- of °said -County arrd' S tate,
duly commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to
administer oaths, personally appeared
)
who is first duly sworn, deposes and says: that he -she is
(Owner, partner, publisher, or other officer or employee authorized to make this affidavit)
of The Sylva Herald and Ruralite, engaged in the publication of a news-
paper known as The Sylva Herald and Ruralite published, issued, and
entered as second class mail in the Town of Sylva, in said County and
State; that he -she is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn state-
ment; that the notice or other legal advertisement, a true copy of which
is attached hereto, was published in The Sylva Herald and Ruralite on
the following dates;
f.Z%s 2f Lf
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper, document, or
legal advertisement was published was, at the time of each and every
such publication, a newspaper meeting all of the requirements and qual-
ifications of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and
was a qualified newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-597 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina.
This 3 / day of
4
-
(Signature of person makiaffidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
day of
Notary Public
ev ,3
7/L
03
2-L7
My Commission expires:

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
SS.
NORTH CAROLINA
NOT ice OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY
THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hear-
ing has been scheduled
concerning the proposed
renewal and issuance of
the following NPDES
permit:
Permit number
NC006.3321 to Tuckaseigee
Water and Sewer Authorty
for Tuckaseigee WWTP
(Plant Number 3) located
4. Cross examination of on NCSR 1113 in Jackson
persons presenting testi t County, for the discharge
mony will not be allowed; of treated domestic
however, the hearing offi- wastewater into the Cho-
cer may ask questions for toogo River.
clarification.
S.The hearing record may
be closed at the conclusion
of the meeting.
WHEN:
March 11, 2003 of 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Cashiers Community
Library
Grouse Paint Road
Cashiers, North Carolina
INFORMATION: A copy
of the draft NPDES per-
mits) and a map showing
the location of the dis-
charges) are available by
writing or calling:
Mrs. ValeryStephens
NC Division of Water
Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617
Telephone number:
[phone], ext. 538
The applications and other
information are on file at
the Division of Water
Quality, 512 North Salis-
bury Street, Room 973 of
the Archdale Building in
Raleigh, North Carolina
and at the Division's
Asheville Regional Office
(53 Woodfin Place,
Asheville, North Carolina
26801). They may be in-
spected during normal of-
fice hours. Copies of the in-
formation on file are
available upon request
and payment of the costs
of reproduction. All such
comments and requests
regarding this matter
should make reference to
the permit number(s)
listed above.
February 6, 2003
(5360)
r
PU RPOSE: This applicant
has applied for renewal of
the NPDES permit for the
discharge of treated indus-
trial and domestic waste-
water into waters of the
Savannah River Basin. On
the basis of preliminary
staff review and applica-
tion of Article 21 of Chap-
ter 143, General Statutes of
North Carolina, and other
lawful standards and regu-
lations, the North Carolina
Environmental Manage-
ment Commission, pro-
poses to renew and issue
an NPDES permit far this
facility subiect to specific
pollutant limitations and
special conditions. The Di-
rector of the Division of
Water Quality pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.1 (c)(3) and
Regulation 15 NCAC 2H,
Section .0100 has deter-
mined that it is in the pub-
lic interest that o meeting
be held to receive all per-
tinent public comment on
whether to issue, modify,
or deny the permit.
PROCEDURE: The hear-
ing will be conducted in the
following manner:
1. An explanation of the
North Carolina Environ-
mental Management
Commission's permitting
procedure will be pre-
sented by the Division of
Water Quality.
2. An explanation of the ac-
tion for which the permit is
required may be made by
fhe applicant.
3. Public Comment -
Comments, statements,
data and other informa-
tion may be submitted in
writing prior to or during
the meeting or may be
presented orally at the
meeting. Persons desiring
to speak will indicate this
intent at the time of regis-
tration at the meeting. So that all persons desiring to r
speak may do so, lengthy
statements may be limited
at the discretion of the
meeting officer. Oral
presentations that exceed
three minutes should be
accompanied by three
written copies, which will
he filed with Division staff
at the time of registration..
E� � 3 2003
Cyr
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said
County and State, duly commissioned, qualified and
authorized by law to administer oaths, personally
appeared Darryl Rhymes who, being first duly
sworn, deposes and says: that he is the Legal
Billing Clerk of The Asheville Citizen -Times
Company, engaged in publication of a newspaper
known as The Asheville Citizen -Times, published,
issued, and entered as second class mail in the City
of Asheville, in said County and State; that she is
authorized to make this affidavit and sworn
statement; that the notice or other legal
advertisement, a true copy of which is attached
hereto, was published in The Asheville Citizen-
n the following dates: February 6, 2003 that
he said newspaper in which said notice, paper,
document or legal advertisement were published
were, at the time of each and every publication, a
newspaper meeting all of the requirements and
qualifications of Section 1-597 of the General
Statues of North Carolina and was a qualified
newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-597 of
the General Statues of North Carolina.
Signed this 7th day of February, 003
(, ignature of person t ing affidavit)
Sworn to an ubscribed before me the 7th day of
Feburary, 2003
Public)
Commission ex the st, December, 2007.

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
persons presenting testimony
wig not be allowed; however,
the hearing officer may ask
questions for. clarification.
5. The hearing record may
be closed at the conclusion of
the meeting.
WHEN: March 11, 2003
at 7:00 P.M:
WHERE: Cashiers
Community Library
Grouse Point'Read
Cashiers, North Carolina
• INFORMATION: A copy of
the draft NPOES permit(s) and
a map showing the location of
the discharge(s) are available
' by writing or calling:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC Division of Water
Quality/NPOES Unit
't617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617
Telephone number.
[phone],
extension 538
The applications and other
information are on file at the
Division of Water Quality, 512
North Salisbury Street, Room
925 of the Archdale Building in
Raleigh, North Carolina and at
the Division's Asheville Region-
al Office (53 Woodtln Place,
Asheville, North Carolina
26801). They may be Inspected
during normal office hours.
Copies of the information on file
are available upon request and
payment of the costs of
reproduction. Al such com-
ments and requests regarding
this matter should make
reference to the permit
number(s) listed above.
(90)1 tdAIV-itch, 2'S 03OC
CLIPPING OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
ATTACHED HERE
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY
THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
CpMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hearing
has been scheduled con-
cerning the proposed renewal
and Issuance of the following
NPOES permit:
Permit number NC0063321
to Tuckaseigea Water and
Sewer Authority - tor
Tuckaseigea MEP (Plant
Number 3) located on NCSR
• 1113 in Jackson County, for
the discharge of Treated
domestic wastewater into the
Chattooga River.
PURPOSE: This applicant
has applied for renewal of the
NPDES permit for the
discharge of treated industrial
' and domestic wastewater into
waters of the Savannah River
Basin. On the basis of
preliminary staff review and.
application of Article 21 of
NOTICES
Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina, and other
lawful standards and
regulations, the North 'Carolina
Environmental Management
Commissten proposes to renew
and issue an NPDES permit for
this facility subject to specific
poltulant limitations and special
conditions. The Director of the
Division of Water Quality
pursuant to NCGS 143-
215.1(c)(3) and Regulation 15
NCAC 2H, Section .0100 has
determined that it is In the
public interest that a••meeting
be held to receive pertinent
public comment on whether to
issue, modify, or deny the
permit.
PROCEDURE: The hearing
will be conducted in iho
following manner;
1. An explanation of the
North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission's
permitting •procedure will be
presented by .the Division of
Water Quality.
2. An explanation of the
action for which the permit Is
required may be made by the
applicant. ••
3. Public Comment
Comments, statementa, data
and other Information may be
submitted In writing prior to or
during the meeting or may be
presented orally at the
meeting. Persons desiring to
speak will indicate this intent at
the lime of registration at the
meeting. So that all persons
desiring to speak may do so,
lengthy statements may be
limited at the discretion of the
meeting officer. Oral
presentations that exceed
'three minutes should be
accompanied by three written
copies, which will be filed with
Division staff at the time of
registration.
• 4. Cross examination of
NORTH CAROLINA
JACKSON COUNTY
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Macon
County, North Carolina, duly commissioned, qualified and
authorized by law to administer oaths personally.appeared
'NAL t30-041j.114•40
who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that she /he
is
(Owner, partner, publisher, or other employee authorized
to make this affidavit) of the Crossroads Chronicle news-
paper, published, issued and entered as second class mail
in the Town of Cashiers in said County and State; that she/
he is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn state-
ment; that the notice or other legal advertisement, a true
copy of which is attached hereto, was published in the
Cashiers Crossroads Chronicle on the following dates:
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper,
document or legal advertisement was published was, at
the time of each and every such publication, a newspaper
meeting all the requirements and qualifications of Section
I-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and was a
qualified newspaper within the meaning of Section I-597
of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
This'day of �'21ca.an 20f1.
1 r YJJv AO. ' CO ds-0,0
Signaturebf person making affidavit
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this.. L day of_ F0 671
20 tt
eflO
Notary,Public •
My Commission Expires
My Commission Expires April 30, 2004

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hearing has beer
scheduled concerning the proposec
renewal and issuance of the following
NPDES permit:
Permit number NC0063321 tc
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
- for Tuckaseigee W WTP (Plant Number
3) located on NCSR 1113 in Jackson
County, for the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater into the Chatooga
River.
PURPOSE: This applicant has
applied for renewal of the NPDES per-
mit for the discharge of treated industri-
al and domestic wastewater Into waters
of the Savannah River Basin. On the
basis of preliminary staff review and
application of Article 21 of Chapter 143,
General statutes of North Carolina, and
other lawful standards and regulations,
the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission proposes to
renew and issue an NPDES permit for
this facility subject to specific pollutant
limitations and special conditions. The
Director of the Division of Water Quality
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(cX3) and
Regulation 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0100
has determined that it is In the public
interest that a meeting be held to
receive all pertinent public comment on
whether to issue, modify, or deny the
permit.
PROCEDURE: The hearing will be
conducted in the following manner:
1. An explanation of the North
Carolina Environmental Management
Commission's permitting procedure
will e presented by the Division of Water
Quality.
2. An explanation of the action for
which the permit is required may be
made by the applicant.
3. Public Comment - Comments,
statements, data and other information
may be submitted in writing prior to or
during the meeting or may be presented
orally at the meeting. Persons desiring
to speak will indicate this intent at the
time of registration at the meeting. So
that all persons desiring to speak may
do so, lengthy statements may be limit-
ed at the discretion of the meeting offi-
cer. Oral presentation that exceed throe
minutes should be accompanied by
three written copies, which will be filed
with Division staff at the time of regis-
tration.
4. Cross examination of persons pre-
senting testimony will not be allowed;
however, the hearing officer may ask
questions for clarification.
5. The hearing record may be closed
at the conclusion of the meeting.
WHEN: January 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Jackson County Library,
Grouse Point Road, Cashiers, North
Carolina.
INFORMATION: A copy of the draft
NPDES permit(s) and a map showing
the location of the discharge(s) are
available by writing or calling:
Mrs. Valery Stephens, NC Division of
Water Quality / NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617. Telephone number: (919)
733-5083, extension 538.
The applications and other informa-
tion are on file at the Division of Water
Quality, 512 North Salisbury Street,
Room 925 of the Archdale Building in
Raleigh, North Carolina and at the
Division's Asheville Regional Office (53
Woodfin Place, Asheville, North
Carolina 28801). They may be inspected
during normal office hours. Copies of
the information on file are available
upon request and payment of the costs
of reproduction. All such comments
and requests regarding this matter
should make reference to the permit
number(s) listed above.
40
day of
My Commission expires-
NORTH CAROLINA
Jackson County
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State,
duly commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to
administer oaths, personally appeared
who is first duly sworn, deposes and says: that he -she is
4;444-
(Owner, partner, publisher, or other officer or employee authorized to make this affidavit)
of The Sylva Herald and Ruralite, engaged in the publication of a news-
paper known as The Sylva Herald and Ruralite published, issued, and
entered as second class mail in the Town of Sylva, in said County and
State; that he -she is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn state-
ment; that the notice or other legal advertisement, a true copy of which
is attached hereto, was published in The Sylva Herald and Ruralite on
the following dates;
9qr 2 Lco3
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper, document, or
legal advertisement was published was, at the time of each and every
such publication, a newspaper meeting all of the requirements and qual-
ifications of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and
was a qualified newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-597 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina.
This � day of 2-ed 3
(Signature of person making gidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before nds'
N.tary Public

LEGAL
The Division of Water Quality would
like to retract the notice of Public
Hearing for Permit Number NC0063321
the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer
Authority for Tuckaseigee WWTP Plant
#3 and Permit Number NC0084418
Cullasaja Homeowners Association for
Culiasaja WWTP. The hearings will be
rescheduled and notice in the papers
later this month.
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DENP:i-VVA; T Y
POI "! )
NORTH CAROLINA
Jackson County
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State,
duly commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to
administer oaths, personally appeared
who is first duly sworn, deposes and says: that he -she is
(Owner, partner, publisher, or other officer or employee authorized to make this affidavit)
of The Sylva Herald and Ruralite, engaged in the publication of a news-
paper known as The Sylva Herald and Ruralite published, issued, and
entered as second class mail in the Town of Sylva, in said County and
State; that he -she is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn state-
ment; that the notice or other legal advertisement, a true copy of which
is attached hereto, was published in The Sylva Herald and Ruralite on
the following dates;
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper, document, or
legal advertisement was published was, at the time of each and every
such publication, a newspaper meeting all of the requirements and qual-
ifications of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and
was a qualified newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-597 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina.
This .l. 1 day of
(Signature of person making affidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before nj, this
day of
Notary Public
2r�� 3
My Commission expires.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY
THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hearing has been scheduled concerning the proposed renewal
and issuance of the following NPDES permit:
PURPOSE:
Permit number NC0063321 to Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer
Authority- for Tuckaseigee WWTP (Plant Number 3) located on
NCSR 1113 in Jackson County, for the discharge of treated domestic
wastewater into the Chatooga River.
This applicant has applied for renewal of the NPDES permit for the
discharge of treated industrial and domestic wastewater into waters of
the Savannah River Basin. On the basis of preliminary staff review and
application of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina, and other lawful standards and regulations, the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission proposes to renew and issue
an NPDES permit for this facility subject to specific pollutant limitations
and special conditions. The Director of the Division of Water Quality
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(c)(3) and Regulation 15 NCAC 2H,
Section .0100 has determined that it is in the public interest that a
meeting be held to receive all pertinent public comment on whether to
issue, modify, or deny the permit.
PROCEDURE: The hearing will be conducted in the following manner:
1. An explanation of the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission's permitting procedure will be presented by the Division of
Water Quality.
2. An explanation of the action for which the permit is required may be
made by the applicant.
3. Public Comment - Comments, statements, data and other
information may be submitted in writing prior to or during the meeting
or may be presented orally at the meeting. Persons desiring to speak will
indicate this intent at the time of registration at the meeting. So that all
persons desiring to speak may do so, lengthy statements may be limited
at the discretion of the meeting officer. Oral presentations that exceed
three minutes should be accompanied by three written copies, which will
be filed with Division staff at the time of registration.

4. Cross examination of persons presenting testimony will not be
allowed; however, the hearing officer may ask questions for
clarification.
5. The hearing record may be closed at the conclusion of the meeting.
WHEN: March 11, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Cashiers Community Library
Grouse Point Road
Cashiers, North Carolina
INFORMATION: A copy of the draft NPDES permit(s) and a map showing the location of
the discharge(s) are available by writing or calling:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC Division of Water Quality/ NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Telephone number: [phone], extension 538
The applications and other information are on file at the Division of
Water Quality, 512 North Salisbury Street, Room 925 of the Archdale
Building in Raleigh, North Carolina and at the Division's Asheville
Regional Office (53 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801).
They may be inspected during normal office hours. Copies of the
information on file are available upon request and payment of the costs
of reproduction. All such comments and requests regarding this matter
should make reference to the permit number(s) listed above.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY
THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hearing has been scheduled concerning the proposed renewal
and issuance of the following NPDES permit:
PURPOSE:
Permit number NC0063321 to Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer
Authority- for Tuckaseigee WWTP (Plant Number 3) located on
NCSR 1113 in Jackson County, for the discharge of treated domestic
wastewater into the Chatooga River.
This applicant has applied for renewal of the NPDES permit for the
discharge of treated industrial and domestic wastewater into waters of
the Savannah River Basin. On the basis of preliminary staff review and
application of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina, and other lawful standards and regulations, the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission proposes to renew and issue
an NPDES permit for this facility subject to specific pollutant limitations
and special conditions. The Director of the Division of Water Quality
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(c)(3) and Regulation 15 NCAC 2H,
Section .0100 has determined that it is in the public interest that a
meeting be held to receive all pertinent public comment on whether to
issue, modify, or deny the permit.
PROCEDURE: The hearing will be conducted in the following manner:
1. An explanation of the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission's permitting procedure will be presented by the Division of
Water Quality.
2. An explanation of the action for which the permit is required may be
made by the applicant.
3. Public Comment - Comments, statements, data and other
information may be submitted in writing prior to or during the meeting
or may be presented orally at the meeting. Persons desiring to speak will
indicate this intent at the time of registration at the meeting. So that all
persons desiring to speak may do so, lengthy statements may be limited
at the discretion of the meeting officer. Oral presentations that exceed
three minutes should be accompanied by three written copies, which will
be filed with Division staff at the time of registration.

4. Cross examination of persons presenting testimony will not be
allowed; however, the hearing officer may ask questions for
clarification.
5. The hearing record may be closed at the conclusion of the meeting.
WHEN: January 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Jackson County Library
Grouse Point Road
Cashiers, North Carolina
INFORMATION: A copy of the draft NPDES permit(s) and a map showing the location of
the discharge(s) are available by writing or calling:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC Division of Water Quality/ NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Telephone number: [phone], extension 538
The applications and other information are on file at the Division of
Water Quality, 512 North Salisbury Street, Room 925 of the Archdale
Building in Raleigh, North Carolina and at the Division's Asheville
Regional Office (53 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801).
They may be inspected during normal office hours. Copies of the
information on file are available upon request and payment of the costs
of reproduction. All such comments and requests regarding this matter
should make reference to the permit number(s) listed above.

Draft Permit Reviews
Subject: Draft Permit Reviews
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:45:54 -0500
From: John Giorgino <[e-mail]>
To: Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
Hi Susan,
Thank you for forwarding the following permit drafts for review:
modification of Midland Plant (NC0086169) and Plantation Pipe Line
Company (NC0051161), also draft permits for Franklin County WWTP
(NC0069311) and Tuckaseigee WASA- Plant #3 WWTP (Nc0063321).
At this time, I do not have any comments concerning the toxicity
sections of the permits.
Best Regards,
John
John Giorgino, Biologist
NC Division of Water Quality
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Office: 919 733-2136
Fax: [phone]
5,1
1 of 1 1/10/03 1:19 Pr'

Public Hearings - FAILURE TO NOTICE
Subject: Public Hearings - FAILURE TO NOTICE
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 10:41:57 -0500
From: Dave Goodrich <dave.goodrich @ncmail.net>
To: Valery Stephens <[e-mail]>,
Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>,
Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>, Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
CC: Forrest Westall <[e-mail]>,
Susan Massengale <[e-mail]>
The public notices for the two public hearings schedule for January 28th and 30th in Jackson County did
not publish in time (each must be published at least 30 days in advance). We need to rectify this as soon as
possible.
This morning I spent a lot of time trying to confirm exactly what happened and what the status of these
notices are. The best I could gather was that the Asheville paper left Valery a voice mail message on the
24th trying to confirm that they were sent two public notices. Valery has not been in the office since the
24th. They asked me if they should publish the notice on the 1st, and I said no (after consulting with Susan
at home since she was off today).
The Cashier paper was our only hope of pulling the hearings off as scheduled, but the news is even worse
there. They are going to publish the notices on the first of January. They were unable to give me the
option of "pulling" these notices from publication. We are going to have to publish a retraction in the
newspaper and then a re -notice once we reschedule.
We'll need to do the following to correct this situation:
• Valery and Christie - I need you all to work with the Cashiers paper to publish a retraction. I spoke
with Louise at the paper and she said that she would need the specific retraction language by this
Friday (1/3) to get the retraction published by 1/8. (Her phone number is 828-743-5101.) You all
also need to contact everyone that has been given notice of these meetings via mail, e-mail or
phone. This may include calling folks to whom you've already e-mailed or mailed the information.
This will also include getting in touch with the county courthouse and asking them to remove the
notices from posting.
• Kevin - If we could impose upon you the task of rescheduling the meetings for February, we would
greatly appreciate it.
I'm sorry this didn't get accomplished. The NPDES Unit will work closely with the newspapers to get it
correct the next time around.
1 of 1 1/2/03 9:21 AM

CLIPPING OF LEC
ATTAC
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD SY
THE NORTH CAROL1NA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A putrfic hearing
has been scheduled con-
cerning the proposed renewal
and issuance of the following
NPDES permit:
Permit number NC0063321 to
Tuckaseigee Water and
Sewer Authority - for
Tuckaseigee WWTP (Plant
Number 3) located on NCSFR
1113 in Jackson County, for
the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater into
the Chattooga River.
PURPOSE: This applicant
has applied for renewal of the
NPDES permit for the
discharge of treated industrial
and domestic wastewater into
waters of the Savannah River
Basin. On the basis of
preliminary staff review and
application of Article 21 of
Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina, and other
lawful standards and
1 ' regulations, the North Carolina
{ ' Environmental Management
' Commission proposes to renew
and issue an NPDES permit for
this facility subiect 10 specific
pollutant limitations and special
conditions. The Director of the
Division of Water Quality
pursuant to NCGS 143-
215.1(c) (3) and Regulation 15
NCAC 2H, Section .0100 has
determined that it is in the
public interest that a meeting
be held to receive all pertinent
public comment on whether to
issue, modify, or deny the
permit.
PROCEDURE:, The hearing
will be conducted in the
following manner:
(1) An explanation of the North
Carolina Environmental
Management Commission's
permitting procedure will be
presented by the Division of
Water Quality.
(2) An explanation of the action
for which the permit is required
may be made by the applicant.
(3) Public Comment -
Comments, statements, data
and other information may be
submitted in writing prior to or
during the meeting or may be
presented orally al the
meeting. Persons desiring to
speak will or may be presented
orally at the meeting. Persons
desiring to speak will indicate
this intent at the time of
registration at the meeting. So
that all persons desiring to
speak may do so, lengthy
statements may be limited at
the discwwtion of the meeting
officer. Oral presentations that
exceed three minutes should
be accompanied by three
written copies, which will be
filed with Division staff at the
time of registration.
(4) Cross examination of
persons presenting testimony
wit not be allowed; however,
the hearing officer may ask
questions for clarification.
(5) The hearing record may be
closed at the conclusion of the
meeting.
WHEN: January 28, 2003 at
7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Jackson County
.Library Grouse Point Road
Cashiers, North Carolina
INFORMATiQN: A copy of
the draft NPDES permit(s) are
available by writing or calling:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC Division of Water
Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
1617
Telephone: [phone],
extension 538
The applications and other
information are on file at the
Division of Water Quality, 512
North Salisbury Street, Room
925 of the Archdale Building in
Raleigh, North Carolina and at
the Division's Asheville
Regional Office (53 Woodfin
Place, Asheville, North
Carolina 28801). They may be
inspected during normal office
hours. Copies of the
information on file are available
upon request and payment of
the costs of reproduction. All
such comments and requests
regarding this matter should
make reference to the permit
number(s) listed above.
(99) 1NCDIV-x1-1/1/03-c-C
)F PUBLICATION
NORTH CAROLINA
JACKSON COUNTY
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Macon
County, North Carolina, duly commissioned, qualified and
authorized by law to administer oaths personally,appcared
111Y1 A LIUA 1 �]�1 Rl.c - \ii (Th-r)
who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that she /he
is
Cm.�as� C`iukkh
(Owner, partner, publisher, or other employee authorized
to make this affidavit) of the Crossroads Chronicle news-
paper, published, issued and entered as second class mail
in the Town of Cashiers in said County and State; that she/
he is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn state-
ment; that the notice or other legal advertisement, a true
copy of which is attached hereto, was published in the
Cashiers Crossroads Chronicle on the following dates:
1a(31 `O,9--
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper,
document or legal advertisement was published was, at
the time of each and every such publication, a newspaper
meeting all the requirements and qualifications of Section
I-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and was a
qualified newspaper within the meaning of Section I-597
of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
This:2)1 day of ',4nwn 20113D-1
Signato a of person making affidavit
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this day of h2P0rrai211
(
20
Notary Public 2003
My Commission Expires April 30,
My Commission Expires

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
December 20, 2002
Mr. Stan Bryson, Wastewater Operations Superintendent
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
P.O. Box 1051
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
Dear Mr. Bryson:
AVA
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Draft Permit
Tuckaseigee WASA - Plant No. 3 WWTP
Permit No. NC0063321
Jackson County
Attached to this letter is the draft NPDES permit for Tuckaseigee WASA - Plant No. 3
(Cashiers) discharge, NPDES Permit No. NC0063321.
On behalf of Tuckaseigee WASA, you requested that several parameters be removed from the
permit, notably toxicity testing and instream monitoring. Toxicity testing was inserted in the
permit at the flow of 0.1 MGD to ensure that the stream was protected from the potential effects of
ammonia toxicity. This test was inserted in lieu of a stringent ammonia limit. The more stringent
ammonia limit was required at the expanded flow of 0.2 MGD. Because of the most recent toxicity
failure, and because a recent benthic instream study showed a potential impact from the
discharge, toxicity testing cannot be removed from the permit. You also requested that instream
monitoring for dissolved oxygen and temperature be removed. These parameters must remain in
the permit so that impacts to the stream can be evaluated (these parameters also help determine
that the actual conditions instream reflect predicted water quality model results). Instream
conductivity has been removed from the permit. This is standard policy for 100% domestic
wastewater.
Please note that daily effluent temperature monitoring has been required at the flow of 0.1
MGD [ref. 15A NCAC 2B .05081. A weekly ammonia limit was also added at the expanded flow of
0.2 MGD [based on policy agreement between the Division of Water Quality and EPA Region IV).
Because Tuckaseigee WASA has implemented some of the special conditions required in the
previous permit (standby power and noise reduction), these have been included in the Supplement
to Permit Cover Sheet. Standby power and noise reduction will be required with the expansion
phase as well (and was approved in the Authorization to Construct permit dated April 30, 2002).
The draft permit also specifies that should Tuckaseigee WASA wish to modify any treatment
units approved in the Authorization to Construct permit issued April 30, 2002, the authority must
apply for a new or modified Authorization to Construct permit.
Please review these documents very carefully to ensure a thorough understanding of the
information, conditions, and requirements contained therein. Once a permit is issued, except for
typographical or technical errors, the permit may be appealed only through the legal process. Due
to the anticipated public comments on this permit, the Division of Water Quality is proceeding
with a public hearing to be held January 28, 2003 at Cashiers Public Library.
1617 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 510 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal opportunity Affirmative Acton Employer [e-mail]

If you have any questions regarding the draft NPDES permit, please contact Susan Wilson at
(919) 733 - 5083, extension 510.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich, Supervisor
NPDES Unit
Cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
NPDES Files
Mr. Al daCosta 917 Hickory Dr. #1369
Sapphire, NC 28774-8646
Ms. Vanua Montgomery P.O. Box 1760
Cashiers, NC 28717

Permit No. NC0063321
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DNISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELINIINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Water Quality Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
Plant No. 3 (Cashiers)
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
Plant No. 3 (Cashiers)
On NCSR 1113
Jackson County
to receiving waters designated as the Chattooga River in the Savanah River Basin in accordance with the
discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2007.
Signed this day
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
NPDES No. NC0063321

Permit No. NC0063321
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
Plant No. 3 (Cashiers)
is hereby authorized to:
I. Continue to operate an existing 0.1 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of:
• Bar screen
• Equalization basin with diffused aeration
• Dual extended aeration basins
• Clarifiers
• Tertiary filters
• Aerobic digester
• Chlorine disinfection/dechlorination
• Standby power
• Noise reduction for blowers (enclosure and insulation)
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Chattooga River which is classified B-Trout ORW waters in the Savannah River Basin, and
3. Expand the plant not to exceed 0.2 MGD, in accordance with the plans and specifications
approved April 30, 2002, and discharge to the location designated above. [Should
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority wish to modify any treatment units approved in the
Authorization to Construct permit April 30, 2002, the authority must apply for a new or
modified Authorization to Construct permit).
NPDES No. NC0063321

Latitude: 35°06'13" Sub -Basin: 03-13-01
Longitude: 83° 06' 24"
Quad #: G6SE, Cashiers
Stream Class: B Trout, ORW
Receiving Stream: Chattooga River, Savannah River Basin
Permitted Flow: 0.1 MGD, expansion to 0.2 MGD
T,'vorth
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer
Authority
NC0063321

A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above
0.1 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge 0.1 MGD of municipal wastewater
from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified
below:
Effluent Characteristics
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Locationl
Flow
0.1 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5 day (20°C)2
30 mg/I
45 mgll
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue2
30 mg/I
45 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen3
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
28 ugll
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (QC)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity4
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pH5
6-9
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Sample locations: Upstream at least 50 feet from the point of discharge, Downstream at least
500 feet from the point of discharge.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/l.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia dubict) P/F at 24%: April, July, October, and January [see
Special Condition A.(2)).
5. 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 focun in other than trace amounts.
NPDES No. NC0063321

A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.1 MGD and lasting until expiration. the
Permittee is authorized to discharge up to 0.2 MGD of municipal wastewater from outfall 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Locationl
How
0.2 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5 day (202C)2
15 mg/I
22.5 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue2
30 mg/I
45 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
Influent &
Effluent
NH3 as N
2.2 mg/I
6.6 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
4.8 mg/I
14.4 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved 0xygen3
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
22 ug/I
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (QC)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi-annually
Composite
Effluent
pH4
6-9
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Sample locations: Upstream at least 50 feet from the point of discharge, Downstream at least
500 feet from the point of discharge.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/1.
4. 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.
NPDES No. NC0063321

A. (3.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 24 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February
1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of April, July, October, and
January. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of
the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity
Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified
in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or
subsequent versions..
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for
the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value.
Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality .
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than
30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is
employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form
indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the
notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the .Environmental
Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will
be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified
to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall
constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last
day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
NPDES No. NC0063321

A. (4.) SEWER LINE CONNECTIONS
Sewer lines serving more than one building, crossing property under separate ownership, or
crossing rights of way, shall not be made tributary to the collection system serving this facility
unless a permit for the construction and operation of the tributary line has been issued by the
Division of Water Quality.
NPDES No. NC0063321

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0063321, Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority/ Plant No. 3 WWTP
(Cashiers)
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 1051, Sylva, NC 28779
Facility Address:
851 Cashiers Lake Road, Cashiers, NC 28717
Permitted Flow
0.1 MGD with expansion to 0.2 MGD
Type of Waste:
100% Domestic
Facility/Permit Status:
Renewal
County:
Jackson
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Chattooga River
Regional Office:
RRO
Stream Classification:
B Trout ORW
Quad
G6SE
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
S. Wilson
Subbasin:
031301
Date:
December 17, 2002
Drainage Area (mi2):
1.26
. •
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
0.5
30Q2= 1.1
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
0.6
Average Flow (cfs):
4.4
IWC (%):
24% (0.1 MGD)
38% (0.2 MGD)
Primary SIC Code:
4952, Class II
Facility
SUMMARY
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority is permitted to discharge up to 0.2 MGD of treated
municipal wastewater. The current plant capacity is designed to treat 0.1 MGD. An
Authorization to Construct permit was issued April 30, 2002 to expand the plant to 0.2 MGD.
The facility treats 100% domestic wasteflow and has no pretreatment program (none is needed).
During the previous permit renewal, a public hearing was held due to significant public
comments on the draft permit. The hearing officer required that the facility install standby
power and implement noise reduction for the blowers at the plant. The permittee complied
with both of these special conditions. A stipulation on sewer line connections was also placed
in the permit.
A wasteload allocation was performed in the past for both flows. At the expanded flow of 0.2
MGD - the facility was held at constant waste loading (BOD5 and NH3-N). No changes in limits
are proposed with this renewal.
TOXICITY TESTING:
Current Requirement at 0.1 MGD: Chronic P/F @ 24% - January,
(Toxicity testing given in lieu of an ammonia limit)
Requirement at 0.2 MGD: No toxicity testing required (ammonia
testing)
The facility has had one failure (January 2002) in the past 5 years.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: BASED ON THE PREVIOUS 2 YEARS
April, July, and October
limit in place of toxicity
The inspections conducted in 2001 and 2002 were deemed satisfactory. The facility
maintained compliance with its permit (with the exception of the toxicity test Jan. 2002).
NC006,321
'('DFS Renewal
I''1H[• 1
has

INSTREAM MONITORING:
The facility performs instream monitoring for temperature, DO, fecal coli, and conductivity.
Instream dissolved oxygen values have been above the state standard of 6 mg/I.
PROPOSED CHANGES:
The permittee requested that toxicity testing be dropped for the permitted flow of 0.1 MGD
(since it is not included in the 0.2 MGD flow). This cannot be removed - it was originally placed
in the permit to protect for ammonia toxicity (there is not ammonia limit at the existing flow of
0.1 MGD; at the flow of 0.2 MGD, the facility has a stringent ammonia limit).
A benthic study was conducted upstream and downstream of the facility with potential impacts
seen downstream (possibly due to the discharge). Instream and effluent toxicity sampling was
collected February 19 and 22, 2002. The results from upstream, effluent, and downstream
showed no toxic impact.
The permittee requested that instream monitoring for D.O., temperature, and conductivity be
removed as these parameters have been consistent over the years. Instream monitoring for
D.O. and temperature cannot be removed. Instream conductivity will be removed because this
is a 100% domestic discharge (and this is standard policy).
Effluent temperature monitoring has been added as a daily monitoring requirement (previous
permit reflected weekly monitoring); this is based on 15A NCAC 2B .0508 - monitoring for
domestic discharges that are water quality limited.
The Authorization to Construct permit issued April 30, 2002 specified that, if Tuckaseigee does
not move forward with the expansion, the Division will require the installation of additional
clarification to accommodate peak loading (Tuckaseigee has submitted a study of the solution
and it is currently under review).
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice (and notice of Public Hearing): December 20, 2002 (est.)
Public Hearing: Scheduled for 1 /28/03
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Susan Wilson at [phone] ext. 510.
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
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PERMIT NUMBER: NC0063321
FACILITY NAME: Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority - Cashiers WWTP
CITY: Cashiers COUNTY: Jackson
OUTFALL: 001
EFFLUENT
PERIOD ENDING MONTH: 12 - 2002
REGION: Asheville
DMR 12 Month Calculated
PAGE 1 OF 2
00010
deg c
Temperature,
Water Deg.
Centigrade
00095
umhos/cm
Specific
Conductance
00300
mg/1
DO, Oxygen,
Dissolved
00310
mg/1
BOD, 5-Day (20
Deg. C)
00400
su
pH
00530
mg/1
Solids, Total
Suspended
00600
mg/1
Nitrogen, Total
(as N)
00610
mg/1
Nitrogen,
Ammonia Total
(as N)
1 - 02
30
30
8.1
279
10
10.4
10.5
0.3
2 - 02
30
30
9.4
310
8.7
14.4
10.9
0.5
3 - 02
30
30
10.6
260
8.8
16.6
12.3
0.7
4 - 02
30
30
12.7
276
8.1
11.9
6 - 6.7
12.2
13.9
1.5
5 - 02
30
30
16.7
439
7.2
9
6.1 - 7.4
6.3
3
6 - 02
30
30
19
503
6.8
13.5
6.4 - 6.8
6.4
18.2
7 - 02
30
30
20.6
408
6.3
21.1
6.3 - 6.6
11.8
12.8
8 - 02
30
30
21.2
1,001
6.3
9.1
6.1 - 6.5
3
19
9 - 02
30
30
19.9
418
7.3
10.1
6.6 - 6.8
9
12.9
10 - 02
30
30
18.9
546
7.3
8.9
6.1 - 6.5
3
14.2
12.1
11 - 02
30
30
12-02
30
30

PERMIT NUMBER: NC0063321
FACILITY NAME: Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority - Cashiers WWTP
CITY: Cashiers COUNTY: Jackson
PERIOD ENDING MONTH: 12 - 2002
REGION: Asheville
00665
mg/1
Phosphorus,
Total (as P)
31616
#/100m1
Coliform, Fecal
MF, M-FC
Broth,44.5C
50050
mgd
Flow, in
conduit or thru
treatment plant
50060
mg/1
Chlorine, Total
Residual
50060
ug/1
Chlorine, Total
Residual
TGP3B
pass/fail
P/F STATRE 7Day
Chr Ceriodaphnia
1 - 02
0.1
0.007
0.033
0
2
2 - 02
0.1
0.007
0.034
0
36
3 - 02
0.1
0.007
0.04
100
1
4-02
0.1
0.007
3.4
29
0.038
100
1
5 - 02
0.1
0.007
7
0.048
100
6 - 02
0.1
0.007
6
0.064
7 - 02
0.1
0.007
4
0.081
100
1
8 - 02
0.1
0.007
4
0.067
100
9 - 02
•
8
0. 1
0.056
0.007
100
10-02
0.1
0.007
2.8
11
0.054
100
1
11 - 02
0.1
0.007
12 - 02
0.1
0.007
DMR 12 Month Calculated
PAGE 2 OF 2

PERMIT NUMBER: NC0063321
FACILITY NAME: Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority - Cashiers WWTP
CITY: Cashiers COUNTY: Jackson
OUTFALL: 001
EFFLUENT
PERIOD ENDING MONTH: 12 - 2001
REGION: Asheville
DMR 12 Month Calculated
PAGE 1 OF 2
00010
deg c
Temperature,
Water Deg.
Centigrade
00095
umhos/cm
Specific
Conductance
00300
mg/1
DO, Oxygen,
Dissolved
00310
mg/1
BOD, 5-Day (20
Deg. C)
00400
su
pH
00530
mg/1
Solids, Total
Suspended
00600
mg/1
Nitrogen, Total
(as N)
00610
mg/1
Nitrogen,
Ammonia Total
(as N)
1-01
30
30
7.5
283
9.7
16.7
6 - 6.9
6.1
1.1
2 - 01
30
30
9.2
248
9.2
12
6.2-6.6
16.9
0.7
3 - 01
30
30
9.9
230
8.7
11
6.1 - 6.9
14.5
1.2
4 - 01
30
30
10.2
310
8.5
9.2
6.2 - 6.9
8.4
3
0.6
5 - 01
30
30
13.9
292
7.1
9.3
6.3 - 6.8
8.2
0.9
6-01
30
30
17.4
327
6.8
8.9
6.2 - 6.6
9.2
6.7
7-01
30
30
19.6
1,546
6.5
22.9
6.7 - 7.8
6.4
12.4
8 - 01
30
30
20.2
473
6.8
5.6
6.5 - 7.1
2
6.4
9 - 01
30
30
19.4
401
7.1
11.5
6.6-7
8.7
6.3
10 - 01
30
30
16.6
365
8.1
7
6.2 - 7.2
7
2.9
1.8
11 -01
30
30
12.7
329
8.3
4.5
6.5
3.6
12-01
30
30
10.9
268
9
10.8
15.3
2.1

oil
PERMIT NUMBER: NC0063321
FACILITY NAME: Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority - Cashiers WWTP
CITY: Cashiers COUNTY: Jackson
PERIOD ENDING MONTH: 12 - 2001
REGION: Asheville
00665
mg/1
Phosphorus,
Total (as P)
31616
#/100m1
Coliform, Fecal
MF, M-FC
Broth,44.5C
50050
mgd
Flow, in
conduit or thru
treatment plant
50060
mg/1
Chlorine, Total
Residual
50060
ug/1
Chlorine, Total
Residual
TGP3B
pass/fail
P/F STATRE 7Day
Chr Ceriodaphnia
1 -01
0.1
0.007
0.039
1
2 - 01
0.1
0.007
6
0.037
3-01
0.1
0.007
0.047
4 - 01
0.1
0.007
1.4
4
0.053
5-01
0.1
0.007
12
0.06
1
6.01
0.1
0.007
10
0.085
7 - 01
0.1
0.007
3
0.093
1
8 - 01
0.1
0.007
4
0.069
0
9 - 01
0.1
0.007
18
0.051
10 - 01
0.1
0.007
0.9
15
0.054
1
11 - 01
0.1
0.007
0.039
100
12-01
0.1
0.007
0.03
0
DMR 12 Month Calculated
PAGE 2 OF 2

NC006332
Facility: Tuckaseigee WASA
Discharge to: Chattooga River, B-Trout ORW
Stream class and index #:
Residual Chlorine
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (UG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (ug/I)
Fecal Limit
Ratio of 3.2 :1
Ammonia as NH3
(summer)
0.5 7Q10 (CFS) 0.5
0.1 DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 0.1
0.155 DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 0.155
17.0 STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.0
0 UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L) 0.22
23.66 IWC (%) 23.66
71.84 Allowable Concentration (mg/I) 3.52
minimum = 2
200/100mI
Ammonia as NH3
(winter)
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (mg/I)
0.6
0.1
0.155
1.8
0.22
20.53
7.92
minimum = 4

NC006332
Facility: Tuckaseigee WASA
Discharge to: Chattooga River, B-Trout ORW
Stream class and index #:
Residual Chlorine
7010 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (UG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (ug/I)
Fecal Limit
Ratio of 1.6 :1
Ammonia as NH3
(summer)
0.5 7Q10 (CFS) 0.5
0.2 DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 0.2
0.31 DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 0.31
17.0 STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.0
0 UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L) 0.22
38.27 IWC (%) 38.27
44.42 Allowable Concentration (mg/I) 2.26
minimum = 2
200/100m1
Ammonia as NH3
(winter)
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (mg/I)
0.6
0.2
0.31
1.8
0.22
34.07
4.86
minimum = 4

Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Self -Monitoring Summary December 16, 2002
FACILITY REQUIREMEN'I
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Carolina Mirror Pcmt chr lim: 82% Y 1998 — Pass — — Pass — Pass — Pass Pass
NC0006696/001 Begin:5/1/1999 Frequency: Q P/F + Feb May Aug Nov + NonComp:Singlc 1999 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
County: Wilkes Region: WSRO Subhasin: YADOI 2000 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
PF: 0.50 Special 2001 — Fail 82.'100 >100 Pass POSE Pass -• Pass
7Q10: 0.17 IWC(% ):82 Order: 2002 — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
Carolina Mountain Water Perm chr tim: 11%
NC0067954100I Begin:3/1/199R Frequency: Q P/F + Mar Jun Scp Dec + NonComp:Singk
County: Jackson Region: ARO Subbasin: SAVO2
PF: 0.006 Special
7010: 0.07S IWC(%):11.03 Order:
Y 1998 — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Lain
1999 Pass — Late Pass — Pass — — Pass NR,t.nte
2000 NR/Pass — Pass — — Pass -- Pass — Pass
2001 — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — Pass
2002 -- — NRJPass — NRId Pass — Pass —
Carolina Trace Subdivision WWTP Penn chr lim: 76%; no tox until expand to I.OMGD 1998
NC0038831/00I Begin: I1/1/2001 Frequency: Q + Jan Apr Jul Oct NonComp: Single 1999
County: Lcc Region: RRO Subhasin: CPFI3 2000
PF: 1.0 Special 2001
7010: 0.49 IWC(%):76.0 Ohdec 2002
Carolina Water Service -Bent Creek Perm chr lim: 28% 1998 NR/Pass — — Fail Lata Fail Pass Pass
NC0036684/001 Begin:2/1/2001 Frequency: Q Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Singlc 1999 Pass -- — Pass -- -- Pass — Pass
County: Buncombe Region: ARO Subbasin: FRB02 2000 Fail <14 >56 Pass — Pass Pass
PF: 0.1 Special 2001 Pau — — Pass — Pass — Pass
7010: 0.4 IWC(%)28 Order: 2002 Late NR/Pass — Pass — Pass — Pass
Carolina Water Service -Kings Grant Penn chr lien: 90% 1998 — — NR/Pass — Fad Fail.Pass — Pass — — Pass
NC0062219/001 Begin:5/1/2000 Frequency: Q Mar Jun Sep Dec + NonComp:Singlc 1999 — Pass — — Pass -- — Pass — Pass
County: Wake Region: RRO Subbasin: NEU02 2000 -- — NR/Pass — — Pass — — Pass -- Pass
PF: 0.07 Special 2001 — — Pass — — Pass — — Lale.Pass — — Pass
7010: 0.0 1WC(%):100.0 Onfer: 2002 — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass —
Carolina Water Service -White Oak Perm chr lira: 90%; after relocation to Whitc Oak Cr, 80% 1998 — — NR/Pass — — Pass — Pass — — Pass
NC0060330/OOI Begin:2/1/2002 Frequency:Q Mar Jun Sep Dec + NonComp:Single 1999 — — Pass — — Pass — Pass — -- Pass
County Johnston Region: RRO Subbasin: NEU02 2000 — — NR/Pass — — Pass — Fail Pass >100 >100
PF: 0,05 Specird 2001 — — Pass — — Pass — Lolo,Pass -• — Pass
7Q10: 0.0 15VC(%):100 Order: 2002 — — Pass — — Pass — Pass
Carolina Water Service -Willowbrook Penn chr lim: 90%
NC0064378/001 Bcgin:5/I/2000 Frequency: Q Jan Apr Jul Oct
County: Wake Region: RRO Subbasin: NEU02
PF: 0.030 Special
7Q11t 0.0 IWC(1'):100.0 Order
+ NonComp:Single
1998 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass — —
1999 Pass — — Fail Pass — Fail NR/>90 — Pass
2000 Pass — — Pass -- Pass — Pass
2001 NR NR/Pass — Pass — — Fail >100 Lale?100 Pass
2002 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
Cary North WWTP Penn chr lim: 90% Y 1998 — Pass — Pass Pass Pass
N00048879/001 Begin:9/1/2000 Frequency: Q Feb May Aug Nov + NonComp:Singlc 1999 — Pass — Pass — Pass --- Fail
County: Wake Region: RRO Subbasin: NEU02 2000 >100 Pass — Pass — Pass -- Pass
PF: 12.0 Special 2001 — Pass — Pass Pass -• Pass
7Q10:0.30 IWC(%)95.8 Order: 2002 — Pass — Pass --- Pass --•
849
Cary South WWTP Perm chr lim: 90%
NC0065102/001 Begin:11/1/2000 Frequency: Q Feb May Aug Nov
County: Wake Region: RRO Subbasin: NEU02
12.R Special
7Q10: 0.3 IWC(%)90 Order:
+ NonComp:Single
1998 — — Pass — — Pass -- Pass -- Fail. Pass
1999 -- — Pass — — Pass -- -- Pass --- •-- Fail
2000 >100 <45 Pass -- Fail >100(s) >100(s) Pass --- Pass ---
2001 -_ Pass — — Pass -- -• Pass — Pass ---
2002 -- Pass — — Pass — Pass
Cashiers WNTP Penn chr lira: 24%; cxp 0.2MGD NH3 lira 1998 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — Pass
NC0063321/001 Bcgin:6/I/1998 Frequency: Q P/F + Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Singlc 1999 Pass — Pass — Pass -•- Pass --- ---
County: Jackson Region: ARO Subbasin: SAVOI 2000 Pass --- — Pass — — Pass Pass ---
PF: 0.1 Sprsial 2001 Pass — — Late Pass Pass — Pass — —
7010: 0.5 IWC(%)24,0 Order: 2002 Fail >36 <12 Pass — — Pass — -- Pass
Catawba WWTI' Penn chr lim:2.1° 1998 — Pass — Pass — Pass Pass
NC0025542/00I Begin:5/1/2001 Frequency: Q Feb May Aug Nov + NonComp:Single 1999 -- Pass — — Pass — Pass Pass
County; Catawba Region: MRO Subbasin: CTB32 2000 — Pass — — Pau — Pass --- Pass
PF: 0.225 Special 2001 — Pass — Pass Pass -- Pass
7Q10: 16 IWC(%)2.1 Order: 2002 — Pass — — Pass — Pass Pass
Y Pre 1998 Data Available
LEGEND:
PERM = Permit Requirement LET = Administrative Letter - Target Frequency = Monitoring frequency: Q- Quarterly; M- Monthly; BM- Bimonthly; SA- Semiannually; A- Annually; OWD- Only when discharging; D- Discontinued monitoring requirement
Begin = First month required 7010 - Receiving stream low flow criterion (cfs) += quarterly monitoring increases to monthly upon failure or NR Months that testing must occur - ex. Jan. Apr. Jul. Oct NonComp = Curren Compliance Requirement
• . PF = Permitted Row (MOD) IWC% = Instream waste concentration P/F = Pass/Fail tat AC = Acutc CHR = Chronic
Data Notation: f - Fathead Minnow; • - Ceriodaphnia sp.; my - Mysid shrimp; ChV - Chronic value; P - Monality of stated percentage at highest concentration; at - Performed by DWQ Aquatic Tox Unit; bt - Bad test
Reporting Notation: --- = Data not rcquircd; NR - Not reported Facility Activity Status: 1- inactive, N - Newly Issued(To construct); H - Active but not discharging; t-More data available for month in question; • = ORC signature needed
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Low Density Option: Developments which limit single family developments to one acre lots and
other types of developments to 12 percent built -upon area, have no stormwater collection system
as defined in 2H .1002(13), and have built -upon areas at least 30 feet from surface waters will be
deemed to be in compliance.
High Density Option: Higher density developments will be allowed if stormwater control
systems utilizing wet detention ponds as described in 2H .1003(i), (k) and (1) are installed,
operated and maintained, so that the runoff from all built -upon areas generated from one inch of
rainfall is controlled. The size of the control system must take into account the runoff from any
pervious surfaces draining to the system.
The Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Land Resources (DLR), Land Quality Section
has maps showing this and ORW areas throughout the region. When a construction project on
land that is larger than one acre is proposed in an ORW watershed, DWQ is notified by DLR and
these more stringent development standards are required as part of the sediment/erosion control
plan approval process. Additionally, when DWQ receives a request for a permit for a discharge
from a new subdivision, construction of a new sewer line, or for a 401 certification, DWQ
determines the stream classification and notifies the local government and the applicant of these
requirements. DWQ is also working through the Councils of Government (COGs) to further
educate local governments about the requirements of ORW and HQW as well as to inform them
about what waters carry these protective classifications.
The only difference between the strategies presented in Table B-3 is that existing discharges on
waters not classified ORW will be allowed to expand, provided there is no increase in pollutant
loading. The prohibition of new discharges and the development restrictions outlined above
apply equally to those waters classified ORW and those with a modified management strategy.
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Re: cashiers --
Subject: Re: cashiers --
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:47:51 -0500
From: Callie Dobson <callie.dobson @ncmail.net>
To: Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
Susan,
Yes, the discharge goes into the Chattooga River which is classified ORW.
I will likely attend the hearing if you keep me posted on the date/time.
I'll be living an hour or so away at that point and do have an interest in
this particular situation... I want to help ensure that sanity prevails.
Callie
Susan A Wilson wrote:
> hey - I'm working on the draft for this one and, not that you care
> anymore, but we'll be going to hearing on it the end of January (keep
> that to yourself as it's not exactly a done deal).
> but...just wanted to reconfirm that the discharge is to Chattooga River
> proper (the headwaters) and not an unnamed trib to Chattooga (this is
> what you had told me earlier) .
> thanks!
Callie Dobson
Basin Planner
NC DENR - Div. of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone], ext. 583
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Mr. Kevin Barnett
Environmental Technician
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59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: Cashiers Sewer Plant Expansion
Dear Mr. Barnett:
A comment in the permit to construct issued on January 15, 2002 requested a study of the
filters be conducted and additional clarification may be required if we did not expand the
plant.
From the filter study, conducted by Mattern & Craig, it appears the overall problem is
inadequate air.
Due to lack of funds to expand the plant at this time I would like to suggest an alternative
solution.
We will install two centrifugal blowers, large enough to run the plant when it is
expanded, in a 11 to 15 foot building. With this installation we get more than adequate
air for the plant we also reduce the nggse from the blowers plus we install them inside a
building further reducing noise. Estimated cost for this installation is $70,450.
By doing this we feel it eliminates the need for additional clarifiers until the plant is
actually expanded.
Please advise if you agree with this concept.
Sincerely,
eery King
Executive Director
1246 West Main St. Sylva, NC 28779 • [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Mattern & Craig
CONSULTING ENGINEERS•SURVEYORS
October 16, 2002
Susan Wilson, NPDES Unit •
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Suite 942, 512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Cashiers WWTP
ATC Permit No. 063321ACF
Comm. No. 1457Q
Dear Ms. Wilson:
Enclosed are three (3) copies of a filter study for the Cashiers Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Review of the treatment process and analysis of recent performance data indicate that the filters are
operating properly. Potential operational problems appear to be related to inadequate air input to the
aeration basin during summer months and an undersized clarifier.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call.
Sincerely,
MATTERN & CRAIG
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Randy W. Beckner, P.E.
Principal
RWB/ppb
cc: Jerry King, Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
12 BOAD STREET, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801 [phone]
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CONSULTING £NGINEERS•SUR ORS TWSA
J. Wayne Craig
Stewcat W. Hubbell
Gene R. Cress
Michael S. Agee
Steven A. Campbell
Randy W. Beckner
October 7, 2002
Mr. Jerry King
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
1246 West Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779
Wm. Thomas Austin
Bradley C. Craig
David P. Wilson
Edwin K. Mattern, Jr. (1949-1982)
Sam H. McGhee, III (Retired)
Re: Cashiers WWTP Expansion
Comm. No. 1457Q
Dear Jerry:
Enclosed, please find three (3) copies of the Cashiers Filter Study for your review.
Let me know if it is acceptable so that we may forward it to DENR.
As far as your question about what improvements would be required should the
Authority decide not to expand the plant, it is our opinion that improvements to the existing
blowers and a new clarifier would be required. This would also require a sludge pump
station. The cost for this work alone is estimated at $350,000 to $400,000 depending on the
type of sludge pump station provided.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call.
RWB/ppb •
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MATTERN & CRAIG
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Principal
12 Broad Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
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CASHIERS WWTP FILTER STUDY
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OCTOBER 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. TREATMENT PROCESS DESCRIPTION 1
III. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION 1
IV. BACKGROUND DATA 1
V. ANALYSIS
A. INFLUENT 1
B. EFFLUENT 2
C. PROCESS REVIEW 4
VI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4
FIGURES .
FIGURE 1 2
FIGURE 2 3
FIGURE 3 3

. CASHIERS WWTP FILTER STUDY
I. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to review the performance of the filters at the Tuckaseigee
Water and Sewer Authority (TWSA) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) No. 3 in
Cashiers, North Carolina, with respect to other system components and the permitted
effluent limits.
II. TREATMENT PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The existing WWTP is a 100,000 gallon per day (gpd) facility employing a packaged
treatment system. The treatment train consists of a grinder, equalization basin, aeration
basin, clarifier, filter, chlorination / dechlorination, then discharge. The plant is planned
for expansion to 200,000 gpd. The upgraded facility will contain parallel grinder,
equalization and aeration processes, then flows will combine into a larger single clarifier,
then split again to parallel filters and post -aeration processes.
III. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
In the present treatment plant configuration, the operator has reported solids bulking in
the aeration basin and clogging of the. filter during summer months. During non -summer
months the plant has been reported to be functioning properly.
IV. BACKGROUND DATA
The TWSA provided treatment plant performance data for the period of May 2001 to
August 2002 to support this study. The specific information included effluent data
reported on Discharge Monitoring Reports (DEM Form MR-1), influent data reported on
DEM Form MR-2 and selected WWTP component data recorded by the plant operator.
Permitted discharge limits were also provided for the existing treatment plant and the
planned facility expansion.
V. ANALYSIS
A. INFLUENT
The characteristics of the influent to the Cashiers WWTP appear consistent with
typical untreated domestic wastewater. Influent BOD and total suspended solids
(TSS) concentrations, shown in Figure 1, are within normal ranges except for
elevated BOD measurements during May 2002. BOD and TSS concentrations
also track proportionally over time, as normally expected, even though treatment
flows in the summer tourist season increase 2.5 to 3 times over the winter flows.
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Figure 1: Influent BOD & TSS at Cashiers WWTP
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B. EFFLUENT
The overall treatment plant performance has been adequate to meet current
discharge permit limits for all parameters (BOD, TSS and fecal coliform).
Adequate performance has been achieved even though influent BOD periodically
exceeds the 200 mg/L design concentration, including the occurrence of elevated
BOD concentrations (up to 556 mg/L) over a three week period in May 2002.
However, present reduction in BOD may not be adequate to meet the future BOD
discharge limits after the treatment plant expansion.
Effluent BOD appears to be elevated primarily in the month of July, as shown in
Figure 2. Comparing the maximum and average BOD values for each July
suggests the elevated BOD may be caused by a limited occurrence of abnormally
elevated BOD measurements. Closer inspection of the data indicates that
unusually high BOD measurements in both July 2001 and July 2002 appear to
correlate with dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations in the aeration basin
reaching a critical low of 0.5 mg/L. Depleted DO concentrations in the aeration
basin further correspond to a simultaneous slowdown in nitrification, as shown in
Figure 3 by elevated effluent ammonia (NH3).
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C. PROCESS REVIEW
Based on design of the proposed treatment plant improvements, the air flow to the
existing plant should be 350 Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM). However,
data for the existing plant indicates the original blowers were designed to provide
only 203 SCFM to the aeration process. Metabolic activity of the microorganisms
increases significantly with higher water temperatures during the summer and, as
shown in Figure 3, the blowers apparently cannot keep up with the DO demand.
Microorganisms are light -weight, low density particles, and a reduced DO
environment slows the maturation process. This effect further decreases their
ability to flocculate and,settle out and results in the reported solids bulking and
increased solids loading to the clarifier.
The existing clarifier is a rectangular unit in the packaged treatment plant. The
clarifier has a surface loading rate or 347 gallons per day per square foot (gpd/ft2)
at average flow, and 868 gpd/ft2 at peak daily flow. The typical peak surface
loading rate for a plant of this size is 600 to 800 gpd/ft2. The shape and size of the
existing clarifiers, combined with the high surface loading rate, offers no margin
of safety for solids settling. Consequently, an increase in solids from the aeration
basin leads to greater washout of the particles from the clarifier and increases the
solids loading the filter.
While the filter has been reported to clog during summer months, effluent TSS
appears to stay within a normal range throughout the year, as shown in Figure 2.
This result suggests that the filter is effectively accommodating the increased
solids loading. This point is illustrated most clearly by the low effluent TSS
measurement in July 2001 at a time of unusually high BOD discharge. Data is
unavailable to identify if increased filter backwashing is preventing the filter from
breaking through.
V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Performance data and a process review for the Cashiers WWTP indicate that the existing
filter is operating properly, but that reported solids bulking and filter clogging are related
to inadequate air input to the aeration basin and a clarifier that is receiving a surface
loading at the upper limit of its design capacity.
It is recommended that a method to increase air input to the aeration basin be selected
among the alternatives previously addressed in a letter report to TWSA dated September
4, 2002. It is also recommended to retain the larger clarifier planned for the treatment
plant upgrade in order to better accommodate solids removal.
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Re: cashiers tox results
Subject: Re: cashiers tox results
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 12:10:21 -0400
From: "Sandy Mort" <[e-mail]>
To: "Susan A Wilson" <[e-mail]>
I pulled the tox and DMR data & reveiwed Trish's groups report. There
certainly is impact indicated by the benthic analysis. Habitat scores and
substrate do not appear to explain the increased impact below the WWTP as
compared to above. The bank erosion was also noted to be much worse above
the WWTP than below. This would indicate to me there is something other
than just habitat degradation going on.
The ambient tox data from ATU's tests performed at the end of Feb did not
indicate any significant observable toxicity. For both the "above the WWTP"
& "below the WWTP" UT samples the sample reproduction was greater than our
control water reproduction, although the normalized reproduction in the
"below the WWTP" sample was 7.5% less than in the "above the WWTP" sample.
The difference (7.5%) is so low that it could not be considered a reliable
indicator of reduced suitability below the WWTP as compared to above. Under
the best conditions I would consider a 10% effect as "a limit of detection"
for a Cerio chronic tox test. We did not do chlorine levels on the
downstream ambient sample.
In the WWTP effluent tox test we did in Feb the sample passed also (the
facility collected the sample). There was a -5% decrease in effluent
reproduction and a 20% mortality at a 90% sample treatment. We did not
detect any RC in the effluents when received at ATU, but they were 24-hour
composites so collection ended 1 day and 3 days before we received the
samples. Although we report a TRC MDL of 0.0300 mg/L we also record the
instrument reading. There was no instrument response at all for either
sample, i.e., "0.000 mg/L TRC" on the instrument. The 20% mortality with a
limited decrease in reproduction is hard to explain. It was not due to
chlorine.
As far as what may be going on in the stream the observed benthic effects
could be due to RC. Because chlorine is so volatile WET testing is not a
good way to evaluate the in -stream impacts, especially when a sample is not
used immediately. There would have to be a significant concentration of RC
in a sample at collection ("SWAG" of >0.3-0.5 mg/L) for ATU to still detect
it when we receive the sample. The only RC "hit" reported by the facility
looking back through their DMR data through 2000 was a 11 ug/L in Jan 2000.
Although not recorded in the benthic report, Trish did mention to me that
she observed a lack of periphyton on rocks that she considered in the mixing
zone of the stream. Others on site at the time did not think these rocks
were in an area of the stream that would have been influenced by the
effluent discharge.
Regarding RC in tox samples: ATU employed a new ISE probe for our TRC
analysis last spring. Prior to the new probe our MDL was 0.1 mg/L. When
we detected TRC in a sample at > or = to the 0.1 mg/L level, and the tox
sample was not significantly diluted for the test, we would generally see
significant effects in a short period of time.
So, the plant may be discharging effluent with RC that is impacting the
in -stream benthos, but yet is not detected in the tox samples/test because
of the low level and time passage between collection and analysis. It is
also possible that adjustments are made to the effluent at the time of
sample collection for tox.
So to sum it up. in my opinion, the potential for chlorine to be the
culprit at this site needs to be further investigated. Passing tox tests
does NOT mean the effluent does not have toxic levels of RC. On site
un-announced TRC analyses is the only way to know for sure what the TRC
levels are in the discharge. Other transient toxicants may also explain the
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Re: cashiers tox results
disagreeing tox and benthic data, but I don't know off the top of my head
what these might be. There is something impacting the benthos that does not
appear to be due to (physical) habitat degradation alone.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have ?s.
PS: according to ATU's most recent monthly tox summary Cashiers WWTP failed
their Jan & Mar tox tests. They passed in Feb.
Sandy Mort
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
DWQ/Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
[e-mail]
t: [phone] x242
f: [phone]
Original Message
From: "Susan A Wilson" <[e-mail]>
To: "Sandy Mort" <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 10:00 AM
Subject: cashiers tox results
> Sandy - excellent results from Cashiers tox testing - thanks for the
> info. have you spoken with Trish's folks about this one and your
> results? they sampled in december?, i think, and did have a noticeable
> benthic impact downstream. their conclusions seemed to point to a
> toxicant parameter as potential impact (chlorine was speculated). this
> facility dechlorinates, so i was curious of their findings. any
> thoughts on that?
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- Aquatic Toxicology Unit
April 24, 2002
MEMORANDUM
To: Forrest Westall
Water Quality Supervisor, ARO
Through: Matt Matthews
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Sandy Mort
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Cashiers WWTP
NPDES Permit # NC0063321/001
Jackson County
The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour composite samples of effluent discharged from Cashiers
WWTP has been completed. Cashiers WWTP has an effluent discharge permitted at 0.1 million
gallons per day entering UT Chattooga River (7Q10 of 0.5 CFS). Whole effluent samples were
collected on February 19 and 22 by Keith Haynes and facility personnel for use in a chronic
Ceriodaphnia dubia full -range toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a chronic value
of >90%, which was above the 24% WET limit for this facility. Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia full -range
6, 12, 24, 48 and 90% sample
>90% chronic value
100%
25.3 neonates
80.0% in the 90% treatment
24.0 neonates in the 90% treatment
6.73 SU
292 micromhos/cm
<0.030 mg/L
not recorded
334 micromhos/cm
<0.030 mg/L
The above samples of effluent did not exhibit significant chronic toxicity to test organisms and
would not be predicted to have receiving stream impacts. Please contact us if further effluent
toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at [phone].
Basin: SAVO1
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Environmental Sciences Branch
Water Quality Section

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Division of Water Quality
- Aquatic Toxicology Unit
April 24, 2002
MEMORANDUM
To: Forrest Westall
Water Quality Supervisor, ARO
Through: Matt Matthews
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Sandy Mort
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Ambient toxicity test results
UT Chattooga River above Cashiers WWTP
Jackson County
The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of ambient waters collected from UT Chattooga
River above Cashiers WWTP has been completed. Ambient samples were collected on
February 26 and March 1 by Keith Haynes for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information
follows.
Test Type
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
100% sample
Pass
100%
27.0 neonates
100%
34.2 neonates
6.39 SU
71.1 micromhos/cm
6.15 SU
51.7 micromhos/cm
Test results for these samples indicate that the water quality of these ambient waters has not
been impacted. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may
be reached at [phone].
Basin: SAVO1
cc:
Central Files
Environmental Sciences Branch
Water Quality Section

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Division of Water Quality
- Aquatic Toxicology Unit
April 24, 2002
MEMORANDUM
To: Forrest Westall
Water Quality Supervisor, ARO
Through: Matt Matthews
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Sandy Mort
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Ambient toxicity test results
UT Chattooga River below Cashiers WWTP
Jackson County
The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of ambient waters collected from UT Chattooga
River below Cashiers WWTP has been completed. Ambient samples were collected on
February 26 and March 1 by Keith Haynes for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information
follows.
Test Type
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
100% sample
Pass
100%
25.1 neonates
100%
29.9 neonates
6.24 SU
65.1 micromhos/cm
6.31 SU
62.3 micromhos/cm
Test results for these samples indicate that the water quality of these ambient waters has not
been impacted. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may
be reached at [phone].
Basin: SAVO1
cc:
Central Files
Environmental Sciences Branch Water Quality Section

Jackson County
Tuckaseigee Serving
Water and Sewer Authority
Jerry R. King
Executive Director
March 4, 2002
Chairman, J.C. Alexander
Webster
Vice -Chairman, Mickey Luker
Jackson County
Attn: David Goodrich
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27669-1617
Subject: Permit renewal and modification
TWSA Plant #3 (NC 0063321)
Dear Mr. Goodrich,
James Cochran
Dillsboro
Alvin Stiles
Sylva
Ann F. Cabe Keith Ward
Sylva Jackson County
Marion Jones C. J. Carter
Sylva Western Carolina University
MAR 1 2 2002
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SOURCE 87-:'• ;CH
With this letter and completed application, the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority hereby
requests renewal of the discharge permit for our TWSA Plant #3 facility located in Jackson Co.
The NPDES permit number assigned to this facility is NC 0063321.
A review of the current permit shows that after the expansion of the plant to 0.200 mgd, the
toxicity requirement is dropped. We request that the toxicity requirement be dropped upon
renewal. A review of plant data reveals that the facility had not had a violation of the toxicity
parameters since 1996. As a manifestation of Murphy's Law, as this renewal package was being
put together notification came that the facility had failed the toxicity test that was performed in
January 2002. Multiple dilution toxicity tests have been scheduled and we feel confident the
facility will perform satisfactorily.
Currently the permit calls for ph, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and conductivity to be analyzed
upstream and downstream of the facility discharge. We request that these parameters be dropped
from the permit Data reviews show that these parameters stay relatively consistent and are not
significantly affected by the discharge.
If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached directly
at 828-586-9318.
Since j y
tan Bryson
Wastewater Operations Superintendent
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
32 Asheville Hwy. Post Office Box 1051 Sylva, North Carolina 28779 828/586-5189

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Re: Cashiers/Tuckaseigee WWTP
Subject: Re: Cashiers/Tuckaseigee WWTP
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:21:33 -0500
From: Trish MacPherson <[e-mail]>
Organization: DWQ
To: Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
yes -the stream was too small to rate, but did find major impact
downstream-JO signed off on the memo dated Nov 19, 2001. I asked Kevin
Barnett, ARO to send treatment plant operator a copy of memo. Don't
know if he did. I'll attach the memo -doesn't have figure.
Susan A Wilson wrote:
> Trish - has the benthic report for Chattooga River (headwaters) up and
> downstream of the Cashiers WWTP/Jackson Co. been signed -off? Callie
> told me in December that there was an impact downstream likely
> attributable to the WWTP - is that reflected in the report? I'm sending
> them a letter regarding another issue and would like to reference ya'lls
> report if it's out. Thanks!
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Division of Water Quality
Biological Assessment Unit
November 19, 2001
MEMORANDUM
To: Jimmie Overton
Through: Trish Finn MacPherson
From: David Lenat
Subject: Biomonitoring, upper Chattooga River near the Cashiers WWTP,
• Jackson County, November 2001
Background
The Cashiers WWTP discharges to the headwater of the Chattooga River, although this stream
segment has also been described as an unnamed tributary (UT) of the Chattooga River in some DWQ
documents. This WWTP is permitted to discharge up to 0.2 MGD per NPDES permit NC0063321,
although the present discharge is less than this amount. This facility failed 4 toxicity tests from 1993 to
1996, but has passed all self -monitoring tests since this time. The Biological Assessment Unit received a
request from the Planning Branch (Callie Dobson) to evaluate the impact of this discharge on stream
fauna.
Study Sites
Streams in the Cashiers area appear to be naturally sandy, although it is difficult to separate out the
effects of local geology from the effects of development. Cashiers is located in the area of "Whiteside
Granite"; streams in this geologic region frequently have a substrate with a large proportion of sand and
gravel, including Fowler's Creek, Norton Mill Creek, and Panthertown Creek. Both sites on the upper
Chattooga River had a sand/gravel substrate, and were less than four meters wide. Pools and riffles
were infrequent in this small stream, and there was poor habitat diversity. This part of the upper
Chattooga River is only about one mile below Cashiers Lake.
Chattooga River, above Cashiers WWTP (CR #1). Samples were collected about 50 meters above
the discharge point. The WWTP is located at the end of SR 1113.
Chattooga River, below Cashiers WWTP (CR #2). Samples were collected about 50 meters below
the discharge. There was do difference in specific conductivity above and below the discharge during
our sampling on November 6th, although this may not be true at all times
UT Shortoff Creek. Not sampled in 2001, this site was selected from our data base as a comparable
stream in Jackson County, similar in width to the upper Chattooga River sites.
Methods
Benthic macroinvertebrates were collected at UT Shortoff Creek using the Division of Water Quality's
Standard Qualitative sampling procedure in August 1984. This method includes 10 composite samples:
two kick -net samples, three bank sweeps, two rock or log washes, one sand sample, one leafpack
sample, and visual collections from large rocks and logs. The purpose of these collections is to inventory
the aquatic fauna and produce an indication of relative abundance for each taxon. Organisms were
classified as Rare (1-2 specimens), Common (3-9 specimens), or Abundant L10 specimens).
Benthic macroinvertebrates were collected at the upper Chattooga River sites using the Division of
Water Quality's Qual 5 sampling procedure. This new type of collection is intended to quickly assess
between -station differences in water quality. Five composite samples were taken at each site: 1 kick, 1
sweep, 1 leafpack, 1 rock/log wash, and visual collections. This method is similar to the Standard
Qualitative samples, but with fewer samples. The Biotic Index values are expected to be similar to those
of the Standard Qualitative collection, but EPT taxa richness will be slightly lower.

Table 1. Station descriptions, upper Chattooga River, Jackson County, November 2001. CR #1 is above
the Cashiers WWTP, CR #2 is downstream of this discharger.
Site: CR #1 CR #2 UT Shortoff Creek*
Average Width 2 2 3
Depth
Average 0.2 0.2
Maximum 0.6 0.5
Canopy 80 90
Aufwuchs Slight Slight
Bank Erosion Severe Moderate
Substrate (%)
Boulder 0 0
Rubble 0 0
Gravel 25 20
Sand 75 80
Silt 0 0
Water Chemistry
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/I) 6.5 5.6 8.7
Specific Conductivity (mhos/cm) 40 42 5
Temperature (°C) 9 9 14
Habitat Score (0-100) 66 63
*Data on substrate composition missing for this site.
Several data -analysis summaries (metrics) can be produced from Standard Qualitative and Qual 5
samples to detect water quality problems. These metrics are based on the idea that unstressed streams
and rivers have many invertebrate taxa and are dominated by intolerant species. Conversely, polluted
streams have fewer numbers of invertebrate taxa and are dominated by tolerant species. The diversity of
the invertebrate fauna is evaluated using taxa richness counts; the tolerance of the stream community is
evaluated using a biotic index.
EPT taxa richness (EPT S) is used with DWQ criteria to assign water quality ratings
(bioclassifications). "EPT" is an abbreviation for Ephemeroptera + Plecoptera + Trichoptera, insect
groups that are generally intolerant of many kinds of pollution. Higher EPT taxa richness values usually
indicate better water quality. Water quality ratings also are based on the relative tolerance of the
macroinvertebrate community as summarized by the North Carolina Biotic Index (NCB!). Both tolerance
values for individual species and the final biotic index values have a range of 0-10, with higher numbers
indicating more tolerant species or more polluted conditions. Water quality ratings assigned with the
biotic index numbers were combined with EPT taxa richness ratings to produce a final bioclassification,
using criteria for Mountain streams. EPT abundance (EPT N) and total taxa richness calculations also
are used to help examine between -site differences in water quality.
The expected EPT taxa richness values are lower in small high -quality mountain streams, <4 meters
in width or with a drainage area < 3.5 square miles. For these small undisturbed mountain streams, an
adjustment to the EPT taxa richness values is made prior to applying taxa richness criteria. No
adjustment, however, can be made at this time for more developed streams. These streams may be
assigned a "Not Impaired" classification if they meet the Good -Fair criteria for mountain streams >4
meters in width.
Both EPT taxa richness and biotic index values also can be affected by seasonal changes. DWQ
criteria for assigning bioclassification are based on summer sampling: June -September. For samples
collected in November, EPT taxa richness was adjusted by subtracting out winter/spring Plecoptera. The
biotic index values also were seasonally adjusted by adding 0.4.

Results and Discussion
Comparison of the CR #1 with UT Shortoff Creek suggests some impact associated with
development and the effects of Cashiers Lake. This site, however, was given a "Not Impaired" rating, as
it would be given a Good -Fair rating using criteria for larger mountain streams.
Comparison of CR #1 and CR #2 indicated a significant affect of the discharger. There was a decline
in both EPT taxa richness (1949) and EPT abundance (85426) and an increase in the Biotic Index
(4.7-36.5). All of these changes indicated substantial impact, although none of the dominant taxa
indicated low dissolved oxygen or an increase in organic loading. It is more likely that there is some
instream toxicity, and this hypothesis was substantiated by the presence of some deformed chironomid
larvae (Chironomus) among the individuals selected for slide -mounting. Not enough individuals were
present, however, for a deformity test.
Table 2. Taxa richness (by group) and summary parameters, upper Chattooga River (11/01) and UT
Shortoff Creek (8/84), Jackson County
Date: 11/01 08/84
Site: CR #1 CR #2 UT SHORTOFF
Parameter Method: Qual 5 Qual 5 Full Scale
Ephemeroptera 9 2 10
Plecoptera 4 2 6
Trichoptera 6 5 11
Coleoptera 0 0 1
Odonata 4 3 2
Megaloptera 0 1 0
Diptera: Chironomidae 11 12 13
Misc. Diptera 5 2 8
Oligochaeta 1 2 2
Crustacea 0 0 1
Mollusca 0 2 0
Total Taxa Richness
EPT Richness
Seasonal Adjustment
Size Adjustment
EPT Abundance
Biotic Index -
Seasonal Adjustment
Rating
40
19
18
NA
85
4.3
4.7
Not Impaired
31
9
8
NA
26
6.1
6.5
Not Rated
cc: Callie Dobson, Planning Branch
Matt Mathews
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
54
27
27
34
118
2.5
2.5
Good

Appendix 1. Taxa list and relative abundance, upper Chattooga River (11/010 and UT Shortoff Creek (08/04), Jackson County.
R=Rare, C=Common, A=Abundant.
Site: CR #1 CR #2 UT SHORTOFF
Taxon Date: 11/01 11/01 8/84
EPHEMEROPTERA
AMELETUS LINEATUS R
BAETIS SPP C
BAETIS PLUTO R
BAETIS TRICAUDATUS R
DANNELLA LITA C
DRUNELLA CONESTEE C
EPHEMERELLA CATAWBA C
EPHEMERELLA INVARIA (GR) R
EPEORUS SPP C
EPHEMERA SPP R
EURYLOPHELLA FUNERALIS R
HEPTAGENIA SPP C
PARALEPTOPHLEBIA SPP C C
STENONEMA MERIRIVULANUM R A
STENONEMA PUDICUM A
STENONEMA MODESTUM A R
STENACRON CAROLINA R A
PLECOPTERA
ALLOCAPNIA SPP A C A
AMPHINEMURA SPP C
ECCOPTURA XANTHENES R
MALIREKUS HASTATUS C A
SWELTSA SPP C
TALLAPERLA SPP C A
DIPLOPERLA DUPLICATA* A R
*Spring/winter taxa
TRICHOPTERA
CHEUMATOPSYCHE SPP A C
HYDROPSYCHE BETTENI A A
DIPLECTRONA MODESTA C C C
PARAPSYCHE CARDIS A
CHIMARRA SPP C
DOLOPHILODES SPP. C
FATTIGIA PELE C
GLOSSOSOMA SPP R
HYDATOPHYLAX ARGUS R
LEPIDOSTOMA SPP R
LYPE DIVERSA C
NEOPHYLAX SPP A
OLIGOSTOMIS PARDALIS C
POLYCENTROPUS SPP R
PYCNOPSYCHE SPP R C R
RHYACOPHILA NIGRITA C
COLEOPTERA
OPTIOSERVUS SPP R
ODONATA
BOYERIA GRAFIANA R
BOYERIA VINOSA R R
CALOPTERYX SPP R
CORDULEGASTER SPP R C
LANTHUS SPP R
MEGALOPTERA
SIALIS SPP R
A

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Site: CR #1 CR #2 UT SHORTOFF
Taxon Date: 11/01 11/01 8/84
DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE
BRILLIA SPP C A R
BRUNDINIELLA EUMORPHA R
CHIRONOMUS SPP C
CONCHAPELOPIA GROUP R A C
CORYNONEURA SPP C R R
DIPLOCLADIUS CULTRIGER C R
TVETENIA BAVARICA GR (E SP1) C
EUKIEFFERIELLA CLARIPENNIS GR (E SP11) C
EUKIEFFERIELLA DEVONICA GR (E SP2) R
EUKIEFFERIELLA BREVICALCAR GR (E SP6) A A
HETEROTRISSOCLADIUS SP2 R
MICROTENDIPES SPP R
NANOCLADIUS SPP R
POLYPEDILUM ANGULUM R
POLYPEDILUM FALLAX R C
PARACHAETOCLADIUS SPP R
PARAMETRIOCNEMUS LUNDBECKI R C
POTTHASTIA LONGIMANUS A
RHEOSMITTIA SP1 NR DELICATULA R
RHEOTANYTARSUS SPP R R C
TANYTARSUS SPP C
THIENEMANIELLA SPP C C
TRIBELOS SPP A
MISC. DIPTERA
ATHERIX LANTHA R
DICRANOTA SPP A
DIXA SPP C
EMPIDIDAE R
HEXATOMA SPP C A
PALPOMYIA (COMPLEX) C C
PSEUDOLIMNOPHILA SPP R
SIMULIUM SPP A R C
TIPULA SPP C A C
OLIGOCHAETA
CAMBARINICOLA SP C
ILYODRILUS TEMPLETONI
LUMBRICULIDAE A C
SLAVINA APPENDICULATA R
R
CRUSTACEA
CAMBARUS SPP C
MOLLUSCA
PISIDIUM SPP
PHYSELLA SPP
C
R

Chattooga River (UT Chattooga River) above Cashiers WWTP
Chattooga River (UT Chattooga River) downstream of the Cashiers WWTP

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Subject: [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: 63321 Cashiers data.xls]]
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 07:25:56 -0500
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
Susan:
FYI
Kevin
Original Message
Subject: Re: [Fwd: 63321 Cashiers data.xls]
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:27:22 -0500
From: Roger Edwards <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Kevin,
The number suggest to me that cleaners
BOD. Come by and we
can discuss.
R. Edwards
Kevin Barnett wrote:
and grease are causing the high
Roger, please read and get back with me.
Thanks,
Kevin
Original Message
Subject: 63321 Cashiers data.xls
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2001 15:13:54 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Reply -To: [e-mail]
Organization: NC DENR DWQ
To: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
hey, check this crazy data out. see what Roger thinks
get it. definitely some crazy high influent BOD5 data
months. although loading would increase, i really don
the concentration would increase. i decided to take a
of this. i don't
in the summer
't understand why
look at this data
so i could get an idea of the influent BOD5 in reference to the ATC -
not something i would normally do, but i was curious about those guys.
this is really weird to me. any thoughts? with some of those crazy
high values, i have my doubts about consistency with the removal
efficiencies.
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North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
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Chattooga River headwaters benthic
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Subject: Chattooga River headwaters benthic
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 13:37:04 -0500
From: Callie Dobson <[e-mail]>
To: Forrest Westall <[e-mail]>, Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>,
Susan A Wilson <Susan.A.Wilson @ncmail.net>
CC: Laurie Moorhead <[e-mail]>, David Lenat <[e-mail]>,
Trish MacPherson I'[e-mail]>,
Teresa Rodriguez <[e-mail]>
Just wanted to let you guys know preliminary results of ESB's benthic
sampling in the Chattooga River headwaters. A memo has not yet been
drafted by ESB, but I asked that Dave call me after the bugs were worked
up since we have the public meeting next week. They sampled the stream
above and below the WWTP on Friday, November 2. Trish was there
actually doing the sampling. Here is what she said this morning:
"Lenat is working up the samples today -but just being there, my guess is
that it is having a severe impact. It was a very small, sandy bottomed
stream with fairly good diversity upstream, and lots of midges and
worms, with few EPT downstream."
Dave is finished working up the samples now and here is what he told me
over the phone. The stream is too small to assign a bioclassification
so that's why you're not seeing Good/Fair/Poor here:
Upstream: 19 EPT; Biotic Index of 4.7; Not Impaired
Downstream: 9 EPT; Biotic Index of 6.5; Not Rated
He also noted some indicators of organic enrichment as well as a toxic
signal... he asked about over -chlorination? So, these are the results.
I will be revising the use support ratings to say that the segment of
the Chattooga River downstream of the WWTP is Not Rated (to the next
trib which is small and not far downstream). Over the next two months,
we'll have to come up with some management strategies. Any suggestions
before the meeting would be appreciated. FYI -- People up there are
probably going to request a 5/30 fecal coliform sampling for next June
also.
Happy Thursday!
Callie
Callie Dobson
Basin Planner
NC DENR - Div. of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone], ext. 583
FAX - [phone]
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Cashiers
NC0063321
BOD5 & TSS data
Date Inf. BOD5 Inf. TSS Eff. BOD5 Eff. TSS % RE (BOD5) % RE (TSS)
Aug-01 204 154 5 1.4 97.5 99.1
431 259 4.6 3.6 98.9 98.6
221 172 4.2 1 98.1 99.4
291 170 1.4 1 99.5 99.4
212 192 12.9 2.8 93.9 98.5
JuI-01 276 370 8 14.8 97.1 96.0
222 152 23.6 9.5 89.4 93.8
176 130 23.1 3 86.9 97.7
11 2.8
182 138 11.9 3.4 93.5 97.5
150 82 59.9 4.6 60.1 94.4
Jun-01 182 170 9 9.8 95.1 94.2
,, 3692 240 6.4 9.2 98.3 96.2
180 152 13.9 9.2 92.3 93.9
138 112 6.3 8.4 95.4 92.5
May-01 347 420 7.6 5.4 97.8 98.7
305 156 9.2 9.2 97.0 94.1
173 140 11.3 7.2 93.5 94.9
210 126 6.4 9.2 97.0 92.7
158 104 12 10.2 92.4 90.2
Apr-01 127 116 8.7 7.2 93.1 93.8
181 148 9.9 10.8 94.5 92.7
200 130 10.7 9.2 94.7 92.9
178 06 ^_ _7.4 6.3 95.8 94.1
Mai =Q1-- 74 176 13.8 24.2 81.4 86.3
167 168 2.3 6.9 98.6 95.9
174 166 10.7 18.6 93.9 88.8
174 112 17.2 8.4 90.1 92.5
Feb-01 154 150 11.8 14.4 92.3 90.4
99 82 9.5 12.4 90.4 84.9
130 96 8.2 16.7 93.7 82.6
76 66 18.5 24 75.7 63.6
Jan-01 165 134 5 6.2 97.0 95.4
85 70 17.6 7.2 79.3 89.7
2.7 2.2
127 108 2.7 4.2 97.9 96.1
111 60 4.9 10.4 95.6 82.7
120 160 17.5 6.6 85.4 95.9
Dec-00 64 42 12.4 19.6 80.6 53.3
179 156 6.7 8.6 96.3 94.5
69 66 6.5 9.2 90.6 86.1
327 126 6.8 7.9 97.9 93.7
Nov-00 115 98 9.2 7.8 92.0 92.0
152 134 7.8 9.6 94.9 92.8
85 64 5.6 8.6 93.4 86.6
169 102 9.4 10.8 94.4 89.4
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NC0063321
BOD5 & TSS data
Date Inf. BOD5 Inf. TSS Eff. BOD5 Eff. TSS % RE (BOD5) % RE (TSS)
Oct-00 238 144 2.6 0.6 98.9 99.6
248 194 7.5 5.6 97.0 97.1
328 292 6.5 6 98.0 97.9
334 246 6.8 13.4 98.0 94.6
118_ 110 14 11.4 88.1 89.6
Sep-00 ^�� `230 �� 100 17.6 1 92.3 99.0
245 192 20.7 9.7 91.6 94.9
153 124 20.7 4 86.5 96.8
236 122 15.2 12.8 93.6 89.5
<6.6 1.8
Aug-00 302 176 120 10.3 60.3 94.1
280 227 4 4.2 98.6 98.1
1.7 3.2
323 166 2.9 1 99.1 99.4
10.1 5.4
341 176 6.4 2.8 98.1 98.4
5.8 1
210 138 4.9 2.6 97.7 98.1
JuI-00 44-4 11 250 21.2 4.2 95.2 98.3
-_422__/ 290 22 7 94.8 97.6
344 252 31.7 10.8 90.8 95.7
300 204 7 8.8 97.7 95.7
Jun-00 329�) 254 22.6 2 93.1 99.2
271 178 3.5 1 98.7 99.4
298 198 4.3 5.6 98.6 97.2
240 196 9.5 3.8 96.0 98.1
348 226 11.3 19 96.8 91.6
May-00 124 96 8.4 8.4 93.2 91.3
215 140 15 9.2 93.0 93.4
297 218 9.3 10.8 96.9 95.0
129 90 4.5 10.8 96.5 88.0
428 ) 280 5.8 9.2 98.6 96.7
Apr-00 109 62 20.2 13.2 81.5 78.7
3.9
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� 86 7.7 8 95.7 90.7
78 4.4 2 98.8 97.4
Mar-00 32 194 7 16.8 97.8 91.3
191 160 6.9 9.6 96.4 94.0
228 558 7.1 12.8 96.9 97.7
643 158 15.7 16.5 97.6 89.6
Feb-00 92 154 10.3 10.8 88.8 93.0
188 148 8 13.5 95.7 90.9
188 170 12.5 22 93.4 87.1
225 278 8.7 10.8 96.1 96.1
358 164 5.2 14 98.5 91.5
Jan-00 236 184 14.9 22.7 93.7 87.7
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Cashiers
NC0063321
BOD5 & TSS data
Date Inf. BOD5 Inf. TSS Eff. BOD5 Eff. TSS % RE (BOD5) % RE (TSS)
211 222 9.2 15 95.6 93.2
104 82 8.1 14.3 92.2 82.6
97 56 8.5 13.5 91.2 75.9

Michael F. Easley
Govemor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
July 9, 2001
Mr. Jerry King, Director
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
Post Office Box 1051
Sylva, NC 28779
Subject: Compliance / Sampling Inspection
TWSA #3, Cashiers
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit Number: NC0063321
Status: Compliant
Jackson County
Dear Mr. King:
On June 19th, 2001, Mr. Kevin Barnett of my staff inspected the wastewater treatment system owned by
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority. Attached, please find an NPDES Compliance Inspection
Report Form.
The following are comments from the inspection:
• Influent: currently averaging—0.85mgd
• Bar screen: Grinder pumps at each pump station
• Aerated eq basin
• Influent sampling: 1/week
• Aeration basin: 7 diffusers. Recently serviced.
• Plant operated on: Food:Mass Ratio
• 2 blowers: 80% alternating weekly (operated 24 hours/day).
• Digestor not aerated, pumped 2/month during summer.
• Generator on site for back-up power. Operational.
• Tertiary filter not operational due to flows. Facility needs new filtration @ time of expansion.
• Flow meter operable. Calibrated 06/01. Has chart paper.
• Cl at clarifier weir to get detention time.
• De -CI added at effluent. (Sodium Sulfide)
• Composite sampler. (not flow proportional) Portable sample being used, operator brings in ice.
• Good record keeping. (excellent operators log)
• Effluent clear / stream clear with no visible solids.
ABTA
NCDENR
Water Ouality Section. 59 Wocdffn Place. Asheville. NC 28801-2414 Telephone: [phone] Customer Service

Compliance Sampling Inspection Page 2.
TWSA #3
The following results were obtained by the Division of Water Quality from grab samples taken from the
effluent:
Fecal Coliform: 7 col/100m1
TSS: 11.0 mg/1
The following results were from stream samples taken at the time of inspection:
Fecal Coliform: 110 co1/100mis upstream
Fecal Coliform: 78 col/100mis downstream
The following items should be addressed:
• This wastewater treatment plant does not have sufficient blower capacity to allow the operator any
leeway. Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority should investigate adding larger or more efficient
blowers to provide complete treatment of the wastewater.
• At the time of expansion, an office with windows (for safety and ventilation) should be constructed.
• A hot water heater should be added to the potable water system for cleaning and thawing purposes.
• Any expansion must include lager clarifier and sludge holding capability as to maximize the
operation flexibility of this facility.
The assistance of Mr. Stan Bryson and Mr. Ben Henson during this inspection is appreciated. This office
believes that Mr. Henson is doing an excellent job in operating this treatment plant.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to
comply with all applicable state laws and regulations.
If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Kevin Barnett at 828-251-6208 ext. 205.
cc: NPDES Compliance Unit V
Jackson County Health Department
Mr. Stan Bryson, Wastewater Supervisor
Mr. Ben Henson, ORC
Sincerely,
Xicide
orrest R. Westall,
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
JUL 2 5 2001
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TWSA #3, Cashiers
Cashiers, NC
Entry Time: '
11:10 AM
Permit Effective:
09/01/97
Exit Time/Date:
12:45 PM / 06-19-01
Permit Expiration:
08/31/2002
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s) Title(s) Phone No(s)
Stan Bryson (Supv.) & Ben Henson (ORC)
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Mr. Jerry King
PO Box 1051
Sylva, NC 28779
Title
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Phone No.
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S Records/Reports * Laboratory S Compliance Schedules S Sludge Disposal
S Facility Site Review S Effluent/Receiving Waters S Self -Monitoring Program * Other
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Influent: currently averaging ~0.85mgd
Bar screen: Grinder pumps at each pump station
Aerated eq basin
Influent sampling: 1/week
Aeration basin: 7 diffusers. Recently serviced.
Plant operated on: Food:Mass Ratio
2 blowers: 80% alternating weekly (operated 24 hours/day).
Digestor not aerated, pumped 2/month during summer.
Generator on site for back-up power. Operational.
Tertiary filter not operational due to flows. Facility needs new filtration @ time of expansion.
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Flow meter operable. Calibrated 06/01. Has chart paper. .
CI at clarifier weir to get detention time.
De -CI added at effluent. (Sodium Sulfide)
Composite sampler. (not flow proportional) Portable sample being used, operator brings in ice.
Good record keeping. (excellent operators log)
Effluent clear / stream clear with no visible solids.
Operator needs:
Real office space at plant, hot water heater for potable water, more air in the form of bigger / more efficient
blowers, bigger clarifier, and larger sludge handling tank.
Compliance Status: X Compliant . Deficient * Non -Compliant
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors
Kevin H Barnett
Agency/Officeffelephone
NC-DWQ/ARO/828-251-6208
Date
07/03/01
Signature of Revi r lePtiopy •
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Agency/Office/Telephone
NC-DWQ/ARO/828-251-6208
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NC DENR - DIVISON OF W ATER QUALITY 2 B.0300
.0303 SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN
Name of Stream
Description
Classification
Class Date Index No.
CHATTOOGA RIVER (Cashiers From source to North B;Tr,ORW 03/01/89 3
Lake) Carolina -Georgia State Line
Fowler Creek (Hampton Lake) From source to Upper Dam B;Tr:+ 07/01/61 3-1-(1)
at Hampton Lake
Fowler Creek From Upper Dam at Hampton C;Tr:+ 07/01/61 3-1-(2)
Lake to Chattooga River
Green Creek From source to Chattooga C:+ 07/01/61 3-2
River
Norton Mill Creek From source to Chattooga C;Tr:+ 07/01/73 3-3
River
Cane Creek From source to Chattooga C;Tr:+ 07/01/61 3-4
River
Holly Branch From source to Cane Creek C:+ 07/01/61 3-4-1
Ammons Branch From source to Chattooga C;Tr:+ 07/01/61 3-5
River
Glade Creek From source to Chattooga C;Tr:+ 07/01/61 3-6
River
Scotsman Creek From source to Chattooga C;Tr,ORW 03/01/89 3-7
River
Bryson Branch From source to Scotsman C;Tr,ORW 03/01/89 3-7-1
Creek
Fowler Creek From source to Chattooga C;Tr:+ 07/01/73 3-8
River
Nicholson Licklog Creek From source to Fowler Creek C:+ 07/01/61 3-8-1
Chester Branch From source to Nicholson C:+ 07/01/61 3-8-1-1
Licklog Creek
Bad Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 3-9
Carolina -South Carolina
State Line
East Fork Chattooga River From source to North C;Tr 07/01/73 3-10
Carolina -South Carolina
State Line
Jacks Creek From source to North B;Tr 03/01/77 3-10-1
Carolina -South Carolina
State Line
Overflow Creek From source to North C;Tr,ORW 03/01/89 3-10-2
Carolina -Georgia State Line
East Fork Overflow Creek From source to Overflow C;Tr,ORW 03/01/89 3-10-2-1
Creek
West Fork Overflow Creek From source to Overflow C;Tr,ORW 03/01/89 3-10-2-2
Creek V
Webb Branch From source to West Fork C;ORW 03/01/89 3-10-2-2-1
Overflow Creek
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