NC0037711_Fact Sheet_20220915

Fact Sheet
NPDES Permit No. NC0037711
Permit Writer/Email Contact Emily Phillips / Siying Chen
Date: January 28, 2022
Division/Branch: NC Division of Water Resources/NPDES Complex Permitting
Fact Sheet Template: Version 09Jan2017
Permitting Action:
❑X Renewal
❑ Renewal with Expansion
❑ New Discharge
❑ Modification (Fact Sheet should be tailored to mod request)
Note: A complete application should include the following:
• For New Dischargers, EPA Form 2A or 2D requirements, Engineering Alternatives Analysis, Fee
• For Existing Dischargers (POTW), EPA Form 2A, 3 effluent pollutant scans, 4 2nd species WET
tests.
• For Existing Dischargers (Non-POTW), EPA Form 2C with correct analytical requirements based
on industry category.
Complete applicable sections below. If not applicable, enter NA.
1. Basic Facility Information
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
VZ Top Mountain Villas Condo Assoc./ VZ Top WWTP
Applicant Address:
NCSR Hudson 1616, Highlands NC
Facility Address:
NCSR Hudson 1616, Highlands NC
Permitted Flow:
0.028 MGD
Facility Type/Waste:
Minor Municipal; 100% domestic
Facility Class:
Class II
Treatment Units:
• aeration basin
• final clarifier with sludge return
• dual (2) filter beds
• sludge holding tank
• chlorinator
• dechlorinator
• flow measuring and recording,
Pretreatment Program (Y/N)
N
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County:
Macon
Region
Asheville
Briefly describe the proposed permitting action and facility background: VZ Top WWTP has applied
for an NPDES permit renewal at 0.028 MGD. The facility has a single Outfall 001.
2. Receiving Waterbodv Information:
Outfalls/Receiving Stream(s):
Brooks Creek
Stream Segment:
3-10-2-3-3
Stream Classification:
B
303(d) listed/parameter:
N/A
Basin/Sub-basin:
Savannah River Basin/03-13-
01
3. Effluent Data Summary
Table. Effluent Data Summary Outfall 001
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Code
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
50050
0.028 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 2
50060
28 pg/L 2
2/ Week
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
C0610
11.8 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31)
C0610
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
31616
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 s. u.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
00010
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
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4. Instream Data Summary
Instream monitoring may be required in certain situations, for example: 1) to verify model predictions
when model results for instream DO are within 1 mg/1 of instream standard at full permitted flow; 2) to
verify model predictions for outfall diffuser; 3) to provide data for future TMDL; 4) based on other
instream concerns. Instream monitoring may be conducted by the Permittee, and there are also
Monitoring Coalitions established in several basins that conduct instream sampling for the Permittee (in
which case instream monitoring is waived in the permit as long as coalition membership is maintained).
If applicable, summarize any instream data and what instream monitoring will be proposed for this
permit action: N/A
Is this facility a member of a Monitoring Coalition with waived instream monitoring (Y/N): NO
Name of Monitoring Coalition: N/A
5. Compliance Summary
Summarize the compliance record with permit effluent limits (past 5 years): Monitoring violation for
frequency for Chlorine in 2019, which proceeded to NOV.
No major activities or problems with this facility.
Summarize the compliance record with aquatic toxicity test limits and any second species test results
(past 5 years): N/A
Summarize the results from the most recent compliance inspection: Last inspection occurred 1/4/22, but
no summary provided in BIMS.
6. Water Quality -Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs)
Dilution and Mixing Zones
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0206, the following stream flows are used for dilution considerations
for development of WQBELs: 1 Q 10 streamflow (acute Aquatic Life); 7Q10 streamflow (chronic Aquatic
Life; non -carcinogen HH); 30Q2 streamflow (aesthetics); annual average flow (carcinogen, HH).
If applicable, describe any other dilution factors considered (e.g., based on CORMIX model results): NA
If applicable, describe any mixing zones established in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B. 0204(b): NA
Oxygen -Consuming Waste Limitations
Limitations for oxygen -consuming waste (e.g., BOD) are generally based on water quality modeling to
ensure protection of the instream dissolved oxygen (DO) water quality standard. Secondary TBEL limits
(e.g., BOD= 30 mg/1 for Municipals) may be appropriate if deemed more stringent based on dilution and
model results.
If permit limits are more stringent than TBELs, describe how limits were developed: NA
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Ammonia and Total Residual Chlorine Limitations
Limitations for ammonia are based on protection of aquatic life utilizing an ammonia chronic criterion of
1.0 mg/1 (summer) and 1.8 mg/1 (winter). Acute ammonia limits are derived from chronic criteria,
utilizing a multiplication factor of 3 for Municipals and a multiplication factor of 5 for Non -Municipals.
Limitations for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) are based on the NC water quality standard for protection
of aquatic life (17 ug/l) and capped at 28 ug/1 (acute impacts). Due to analytical issues, all TRC values
reported below 50 ug/1 are considered compliant with their permit limit.
Describe any proposed changes to ammonia and/or TRC limits for this permit renewal: Winter limits
can't be determined by the WLA worksheet since there's no winter 7g10 listed in file. However, with the
summer IWC being 6.75%, there would be more dilution during the winter, and the allowable ammonia
concentration would be higher too, so we assume the winter monthly average limit for ammonia nitrogen
to be higher than 35 mg/L, and thus no limit in the winter (monitoring only).
Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) for Toxicants NA
If applicable, conduct RPA analysis and complete information below.
The need for toxicant limits is based upon a demonstration of reasonable potential to exceed water quality
standards, a statistical evaluation that is conducted during every permit renewal utilizing the most recent
effluent data for each outfall. The RPA is conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 122.44 (d) (i). The NC
RPA procedure utilizes the following: 1) 95% Confidence Level/95% Probability; 2) assumption of zero
background; 3) use of'V2 detection limit for "less than" values; and 4) stream flows used for dilution
consideration based on 15A NCAC 2B.0206. Effective April 6, 2016, NC began implementation of
dissolved metals criteria in the RPA process in accordance with guidance titled NPDES Implementation of
Instream Dissolved Metals Standards, dated June 10, 2016.
A reasonable potential analysis was conducted on effluent toxicant data collected between NA. Pollutants
of concern included toxicants with positive detections and associated water quality standards/criteria.
Based on this analysis, the following permitting actions are proposed for this permit:
• Effluent Limit with Monitoring. The following parameters will receive a water quality -based
effluent limit (WQBEL) since they demonstrated a reasonable potential to exceed applicable
water quality standards/criteria: NA
• Monitoring Only. The following parameters will receive a monitor -only requirement since they
did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality standards/criteria,
but the maximum predicted concentration was >50% of the allowable concentration: NA
• No Limit or Monitoring: The following parameters will not receive a limit or monitoring, since
they did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality
standards/criteria and the maximum predicted concentration was <50% of the allowable
concentration: NA
• POTW Effluent Pollutant Scan Review: Three effluent pollutant scans were evaluated for
additional pollutants of concern.
o The following parameter(s) will receive a water quality -based effluent limit (WQBEL)
with monitoring, since as part of a limited data set, two samples exceeded the allowable
discharge concentration: NA
o The following parameter(s) will receive a monitor -only requirement, since as part of a
limited data set, one sample exceeded the allowable discharge concentration: NA
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If applicable, attach a spreadsheet of the RPA results as well as a copy of the Dissolved Metals
Implementation Fact Sheet for freshwater/saltwater to this Fact Sheet. Include a printout of the RPA
Dissolved to Total Metal Calculator sheet if this is a Municipality with a Pretreatment Program.
Toxicity Testing Limitations
Permit limits and monitoring requirements for Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) have been established in
accordance with Division guidance (per WET Memo, 8/2/1999). Per WET guidance, all NPDES permits
issued to Major facilities or any facility discharging "complex" wastewater (contains anything other than
domestic waste) will contain appropriate WET limits and monitoring requirements, with several
exceptions. The State has received prior EPA approval to use an Alternative WET Test Procedure in
NPDES permits, using single concentration screening tests, with multiple dilution follow-up upon a test
failure.
Describe proposed toxicity test requirement: NA
Mercury Statewide TMDL Evaluation
There is a statewide TMDL for mercury approved by EPA in 2012. The TMDL target was to comply
with EPA's mercury fish tissue criteria (0.3 mg/kg) for human health protection. The TMDL established a
wasteload allocation for point sources of 37 kg/year (81 lb/year), and is applicable to municipals and
industrial facilities with known mercury discharges. Given the small contribution of mercury from point
sources (-2% of total load), the TMDL emphasizes mercury minimization plans (MMPs) for point source
control. Municipal facilities > 2 MGD and discharging quantifiable levels of mercury (>1 ng/l) will
receive an MMP requirement. Industrials are evaluated on a case -by -case basis, depending if mercury is a
pollutant of concern. Effluent limits may also be added if annual average effluent concentrations exceed
the WQBEL value (based on the NC WQS of 12 ng/1) and/or if any individual value exceeds a TBEL
value of 47 ng/1
NA Table. Mercury Effluent Data Summary
# of Samples
Annual Average Conc. ng/L
Maximum Conc., ng/L
TBEL, ng/L
WQBEL, ng/L
Describe proposed permit actions based on mercury evaluation: NA
Other TMDL/Nutrient Management Strategy Considerations
If applicable, describe any other TMDLs/Nutrient Management Strategies and their implementation
within this permit: NA
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Other WQBEL Considerations
If applicable, describe any other parameters of concern evaluated for WQBELs: NA
If applicable, describe any special actions (HQW or ORW) this receiving stream and classification shall
comply with in order to protect the designated waterbody: NA
If applicable, describe any compliance schedules proposed for this permit renewal in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H 0107(c)(2)(B), 40CFR 122.47, and EPA May 2007 Memo: NA
If applicable, describe any water quality standards variances proposed in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.3(e) and 15A NCAC 2B.0226 for this permit renewal: NA
7. Technology -Based Effluent Limitations (TBELs)
Municipals (if not applicable, delete and skip to Industrials)
Are concentration limits in the permit at least as stringent as secondary treatment requirements (30 mg/l
BOD5/TSS for Monthly Average, and 45 mg/l for BOD5/TSS for Weekly Average). N/A
If NO, provide a justification for alternative limitations (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA
Are 85% removal requirements for BOD5/TSS included in the permit? NA
If NO, provide a justification (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA
Industrials (if not applicable, delete and skip to next Section) NA
Describe what this facility produces:
List the federal effluent limitations guideline (ELG) for this facility:
If the ELG is based on production or flow, document how the average production/flow value was
calculated:
For ELG limits, document the calculations used to develop TBEL limits:
Table. TBEL Development per NA
Pollutant
Daily Maximum
BPT/BAT
(lb/1000 lb)
Daily Maximum
Limit
(lb /d)
Monthly Average
BPT/BAT
(lb/1000 lb)
Monthly Average
Limit
(lb/d)
If any limits are based on best professional judgement (BPJ), describe development: NA
Document any TBELs that are more stringent than WQBELs: NA
Document any TBELs that are less stringent than previous permit: NA
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8. Antidegradation Review (New/Expanding Discharge):
The objective of an anti -degradation review is to ensure that a new or increased pollutant loading will not
degrade water quality. Permitting actions for new or expanding discharges require an anti -degradation
review in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0201. Each applicant for a new/expanding NPDES permit
must document an effort to consider non -discharge alternatives per 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2). In all
cases, existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing use is
maintained and protected.
If applicable, describe the results of the antidegradation review, including the Engineering Alternatives
Analysis (EAA) and any water quality modeling results: NA
9. Antibacksliding Review:
Sections 402(o)(2) and 303(d)(4) of the CWA and federal regulations at 40 CFR 122.44(1) prohibit
backsliding of effluent limitations in NPDES permits. These provisions require effluent limitations in a
reissued permit to be as stringent as those in the previous permit, with some exceptions where limitations
may be relaxed (e.g., based on new information, increases in production may warrant less stringent TBEL
limits, or WQBELs may be less stringent based on updated RPA or dilution).
Are any effluent limitations less stringent than previous permit (YES/NO): NO
If YES, confirm that antibacksliding provisions are not violated: NA
10. Monitoring Requirements
Monitoring frequencies for NPDES permitting are established in accordance with the following
regulations and guidance: 1) State Regulation for Surface Water Monitoring, 15A NCAC 2B.0500; 2)
NPDES Guidance, Monitoring Frequency for Toxic Substances (7/15/2010 Memo); 3) NPDES Guidance,
Reduced Monitoring Frequencies for Facilities with Superior Compliance (10/22/2012 Memo); 4) Best
Professional Judgement (BPJ). Per US EPA (Interim Guidance, 1996), monitoring requirements are not
considered effluent limitations under Section 402(o) of the Clean Water Act, and therefore anti -
backsliding prohibitions would not be triggered by reductions in monitoring frequencies.
For instream monitoring, refer to Section 4.
11. Electronic Reporting Requirements
The US EPA NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was finalized on December 21, 2015. Effective
December 21, 2016, NPDES regulated facilities are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports
(DMRs) electronically. Effective December 21, 2020, NPDES regulated facilities will be required to
submit additional NPDES reports electronically. This permit contains the requirements for electronic
reporting, consistent with Federal requirements.
12.Summary of Proposed Permitting Actions:
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A. Table. Current Permit Conditions and Proposed Changes NA
Parameter
Current Permit
Proposed Change
Basis for Condition/Change
NA
MGD — Million gallons per day, MA - Monthly Average, WA — Weekly Average, DM — Daily Max
B. Table. it Conditions and Proposed Changes NA
MGD — Million gallons per day, MA - Monthly Average, WA — Weekly Average, DM — Daily Max
13. Public Notice Schedule:
Permit to Public Notice: 02/07/22
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0109 & .0111, The Division will receive comments for a period of 30 days following
the publication date of the public notice. Any request for a public hearing shall be submitted to the
Director within the 30 days comment period indicating the interest of the party filing such request and the
reasons why a hearing is warranted.
14. Fact Sheet Addendum (if applicable):
Were there any changes made since the Draft Permit was public noticed (Yes/No): Yes
If Yes, list changes and their basis below:
• Permit has been reassigned to Siying Chen after public notice.
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CITIZ [I\ TIMES
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Manage-
ment Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Waste-
water Permit NC0037711 VZ Top Home-
owners Association WWTP
The North Carolina Environmental Man-
agement Commission proposes to issue a
NPDES wastewater discharge permit to
the person(s) listed below. Written com-
ments regarding the proposed permit will
be accepted until 30 days after the publish
date of this notice. The Director of the NC
Division of Water Resources (DWR) may
hold a public hearing should there be a
significant degree of public interest.
Please mail comments and/or information
requests to DWR at the above address. In-
terested persons may visit the DWR at 512
N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to
review information on file. Additional in-
formation on NPDES permits and this no-
tice may be found on our website: http://
deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-
resources/water-resources-
permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-
wastewater/public-notices,or by calling
[phone]. VZ Top Mountain Villas
Condominium I Association, Inc. applied
to renew NPDES permit NC0037711 for VZ
Top HOA WWTP, 850 Hudson Rd, High-
lands, Macon County, discharging treated
wastewater to Brooks Creek, Savannah
River Basin. Currently, ammonia -nitrogen
and total residual chlorine are water qual-
ity limited. This discharge may affect fu-
ture wasteload allocations in this portion
of the watershed.
February 11, 2022
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NH3/TRC WLA Calculations
Facility: VZ Top WWTP
PermitNo. NC0037711
Prepared By: Emily Phillips
Enter Design Flow (MGD): 0.028
Enter s7Q10 (cfs): 0.6
Enter w7Q10 (cfs): N/A
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Daily Maximum Limit (ug/I)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
Upstream Bkgd (ug/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (ug/I)
Fecal Coliform
Monthly Average Limit:
(If DF >331; Monitor)
(If DF<331; Limit)
Dilution Factor (DF)
Ammonia (Summer)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
0.6 s7Q10 (CFS)
0.028 DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.0434 DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
17.0 STREAM STD (MG/L)
0 Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
6.75 IWC (%)
252 Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Ammonia (Winter)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
w7Q10 (CFS)
200/100m1 DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
14.82 Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Total Residual Chlorine
1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity
Ammonia (as NH3-N)
1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/I, Monitor Only
2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals)
3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis)
If the allowable ammonia concentration is > 35 mg/L, no limit shall be imposed
0.6
0.028
0.0434
1.0
0.22
6.75
11.8
N/A
0.028
0.0434
1.8
0.22
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
Fecal Coliform
1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni)

From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
President
Chen, Siyinq
[External] Re: NPDES Permit Issuance - VZ Top Homeowners Association WWTP NC0037711
Thursday, September 15, 2022 3:46:17 PM
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Hi Ms. Chen,
I am responding to let you know that I received your email and was able to open and
download the complete permit. It has been saved to my laptop and will be saved in the VZ Top
Condominium SharePoint files for future reference.
Thanks so much!
Carole Levey
President, VZ Top HOA
From: Chen, Siying <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:53 PM
To: President <[e-mail]>
Cc: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>; Boss, Daniel J
<[e-mail]>; Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>; Weaver, Charles
<[e-mail]>
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance - VZ Top Homeowners Association WWTP NC0037711
Hi Ms. Levey,
Attached is the final NPDES permit renewal for VZ Top Homeowners Association WWTP
(NC0037711). The permit will be effective on November 1, 2022.
Please respond to this email confirming that you received the attached document, were able to
open and view the document and have saved/printed a copy for your records.
Thank you!
Siying (Sylvia) Chen (She/Her/Hers)
Environmental Specialist
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Email: siying.chen(a)ncdenr.gov
Phone: [phone] (Office)

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Permit NC0037711
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, the
VZ Top Mountain Villas Condominium I Association, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
VZ Top Homeowners Association (HOA) WWTP
850 Hudson Road, Highlands
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Brooks Creek in the Savannah River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 2017.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
August 31, 2022.
Signed this day June 23, 2017.
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0037711
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
VZ Top Mountain Villas Condominium I Association, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate an existing 0.028 MGD extended aeration, tertiary -type
wastewater treatment system utilizing;
• aeration basin
• final clarifier with sludge return
• dual (2) filter beds
• sludge holding tank
• chlorinator
• dechlorinator
• flow measuring and recording,
located at the VZ Top HOA WWTP, 850 Hudson Road, Highlands, Macon
County, and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified on
the attached map, into Brooks Creek [Stream Segment 3-10-2-3-3], a waterbody
currently classified B; Trout within Sub -basin 03-13-01 of the Savannah River
Basin.

Permit NC0037711
Part I.
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Code
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
50050
0.028 MGD
Continuous
RecordingInfluent
or
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 2
50060
28 pg/L 2
2/ Week
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31)
C0610
11.8 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31)
C0610
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
31616
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 s. u.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
00010
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnote:
1. The permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using the
Division's eDMR system [see A. (2).]
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50µg/L to be compliant with
the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
North Carolina certified test methods (including field certified), even if these values fall below
50 µg/1.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN
TRACE AMOUNTS.
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS

Permit NC0037711
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became
effective on December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II
of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each
month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted
facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet.
Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media
Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all
discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to
complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original
and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due
to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the
households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted
on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director.
Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month
following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the
month following the commencement of discharge.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following
compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;

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• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at
the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website
resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means
the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is
the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting
tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to
access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well.
Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
http: / /www2.epa.gov/ compliance / final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-
npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements"
section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To
obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic
reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting
waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty
(60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin
submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not
exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports
shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is
granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic
reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting
waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the
period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are
found on the following web page:
http: / /deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr

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4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B.
(11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person
described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that
person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be
delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an
eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more
information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system
shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)1
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years
from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any
time [40 CFR 122.41].

ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DEW-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
VZ Top Mountain Villas Condominium Association, Inc.
Attn: Carole Levey, President
840 VZ Top Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NC0037711
VZ' Top Homeowners Association WWTP
Macon County
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 03, 2021
Dear Applicant:
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the June 3, 2021 receipt of your permit renewal application and
supporting documentation. Your application will be assigned to a permit writer within the Section's NPDES WW permitting
branch. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made.
Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. The
permit writer will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Please respond in a
timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to allow a complete review of the application and renewal
of the permit.
Information regarding the status of your renewal application can be found online using the Department of Environmental
Quality's Environmental Application Tracker at:
https://deq. nc.gov/permits-regulations/permit-guidance/environmental-application-tracker
If you have any additional questions about the permit, please contact the primary reviewer of the application using the
links available within the Application Tracker.
ec: WQPS Laserfiche File w/application
Sincerely,
Wren Th-• ord
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
P:F
North Carollna Department of Emlronmental Quality I DMMston of Water Resources
Winston-SakmReglonalOffice I450West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300I Winston-Salem. North Carotna27105
336.776.9800

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MOD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Program
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NC0037711
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name VZ Top Mountain Villas Condominium Association Inc.
Facility Name VZ Top Homeowners Association WWTP
Mailing Address 840 VZ Top Rd
City Highlands RECEIVED
State / Zip Code NC / 28741
Telephone Number ( ) JUN 0 2 2021
Fax Number ( ) NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES
e-mail Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above D
Street Address or State Road 850 Hudson Road
City Highlands
State / Zip Code NC / 28741
County Macon
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Environmental, Inc
Mailing Address PO BOX 954
City Cullowhee
State / Zip Code NC / 28723
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number (S28)586-08U0
e-mail Address [e-mail]
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For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater: Domestic Wastewater
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial 0 Number of Employees
Commercial CI Number of Employees
Residential 0 Number of Homes
School 0 Number of Students/Staff
Other 0 Explain:
40
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Condominium
Number of persons served: 83
5. Type of collection system
Eg Separate (sanitary sewer only) 0 Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? [2] Yes
E] No
7. Name of receiving streaxn(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact locatioi
outfall):
Brooks Creek in the Savannah River Basin
ach
8. Frequency of Discharge: 13 Continuous C3 intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
VZ TOP HOA WWTP is an existing 0.028 mgd extended aeration tertiary type wastewater
treatment system consisting of:
• Aeration Basin
• Final Clarification with sludge return
• Dual filter beds
▪ sludge holding tank
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• Chlorination
• Dechlorination
• Flow measuring and recording
The facility is located southwest of Highlands at VZ Top Homeowners Association, Inc
WWTP off of NCSR 1616 in Macon County. Design removal for BUD and TSS is listed as
30 mgl monthly and 45 mg1 daily and no limits for Nitrogen and Phosphorus removal.
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For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.028 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0015 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.0068 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑Yes ElNo
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed_ Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum, and monthly average. 1f only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36months for parameters currently in our permit. Mark other parameters "NIA".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
12.8
7.75
mg/L
Fecal Coliform
100
40.8
mI
Total Suspended Solids
24.5
16.5
mg/I,
Temperature (Summer)
21.4
19.5
c
Temperature (Winter)
19
15.4
c
pH
7.2
7.1
units
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
Permit Number
NC0037711
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Type
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fIl (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best ooff my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing ) Title
Signature of Applicant
1v1a a5,&D�
Date /'^
North Carolina General- Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) st t s: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both, (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than S25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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