NC0064416_Permit Issuance_20030910

NPDES DOCIMENT SCANNING COVER SHEET
NC0064416
Cullasaja Club WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type: {
; Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Correspondence
Owner Name Change
Additional Information Received
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
September 10, 2003
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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
September 10. 200:3
Mr. David A. Cull
Cullasaja Homeowners- Association
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive
Highlands. North Carolina 28741
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: issuance of NPDES Permit NC006-1-116
Cullasaja Homeowners' Association \V\VTP
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Cull:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly.
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9. 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
A public hearing was held at the Highlands Recreation Center on March 13. 2003 as a result of public interest
generated regarding renewal of this NPDES permit. This final permit incorporates some of the comments and
concerns raised during that hearing as well as the recommendations of the Hearing Officer and the NPDES Unit
staff.
This final permit also includes changes to Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus monitoring frequencies. These
frequencies have been changed to 2/month to better assess the plant's nutrient loading to the stream.
Although the Hearing Officer recommended a reduction in flow. please note that flow will not be reduced at this
time. However, be advised that a flow justification for ultimate capacity must be submitted with the 2007
renewal application. This justification must be based on the development associated with the Cullasaja Club
only. [Please also note that in-depth monitoring will be conducted on upper Norton Mill Creek in 2004. If
findings are significant. this permit may be reopened to require other changes.]
If any parts. measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you. you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt
of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition. conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes. and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center.
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made. this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division
of Land Resources. the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Christie Jackson at telephone number (919)
733-5083. extension 538.
Sincerely.
Alan W. Klimek. P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES tinit
Mr. Blair Kendall - 10I0-B Urban Avenue. Durham. NC 27701
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit `CO06-4416
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF' ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. the
Cullasaja Homeowner's Association, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive
East of US Highway 64 & NC Highway 28 Intersection
Northeast of Highlands
Jackson County
to receiving waters designated as Norton Mill 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 October 1, 2003.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31. 2007.
Signed this day September 10, 2003.
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Alan W. Klimek. P.E.. Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0064416
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore. the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Cullasaja Homeowner's Association, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.15 MGD wastewater treatment system with the
following components:
• Dual train activated sludge facility
• Tertiary filters
• Chlorine disinfection
• Five day detention effluent holding pond
The facility is located northeast of Highlands at Cullasaja Homeowner's
Association WWTP at 1371 Cullasaja Club Drive, east of US Highway 64 and NC
Highway 25 intersection in Transylvania County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Norton Mill Creek, classified C-Trout with an additional management
strategy to protect downstream ORW waters in the Savannah River Basin.

Latitude: 35°04'04"
Longitude: 83 °09'47" Subbasin: 031301
Quad # G6SW
Receiving Stream: Norton Mill Creek
Stream Class: C-Trout
NC0064416-Cullasaja Homeowners Association
Jackson County

Permit NC0064416
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
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
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location'
Flow
0.15 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31)
1.5 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31)
3.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen?
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
3rWeek
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
27 µg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)3
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (9C)3
3/Week
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
pH4
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Downstream = approximately 20-40feet (just before the steep drop-off). Stream samples
shall be collected 3/week during June, July. August and September and 1 /week during the
remaining months of the year.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the
temperature of the receiving stream of more than 0.50C and in no case cause the ambient
water temperature to exceed 20c3C.
4. The pH shall not he less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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To Whom It May Concern:
We have reviewed the recommended revisions to our sewer permit, and take
exception to the recommendation that our allowed flow be reduced to 60,000 GPD.
The Cullasaja Community is currently 2/3 built -out, with additional homes being
constructed each year. At the current time an allowed flow of 60,000 GPD may be
adequate, however, we are concerned that if reduced now, it may be difficult or
impossible to request an increase when it becomes necessary in the future.
Respectfully,
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Controller
Cullasaja Homeowners Association, Inc.
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive IN Highlands, North Carolina 28741
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It is recommended that the permit be reissued with the following changes:
I. Reduce the allowed flow to 60,000 GPD.
II. Require twice/month monitoring of Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus on the effluent.
III. Note in the cover letter that in-depth monitoring will be conducted on upper Norton Mill
Creek in 2004 and that if findings are significant, this permit could be reopened to require
other changes.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 13, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO: lan Klimek, Director
FROM: Steve Mauney, Meeting Officer
SUBJECT: Findings and Recommendations in the
Matter of NPDES Permit NC0064416
Cullasaj a Homeowners Association,
Jackson County
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I conducted a public meeting concerning whether to issue a NPDES permit to Cullasaja
Homeowners Association (Cullasaja HOA) for the continued operation of their 0.15 MGD WWTP.
This meeting was held at the Highlands Recreation Center on March 13, 2003 at 7:00 P.M.
Application Abstract
On March 21, 2002, Mr. David A Cull General Manager, Cullasaja HOA applied for renewal
of the NPDES permit. The permit initially issued in 1986 and renewed most recently on
August 3, 1998, authorized the continued discharge of 0.15 MGD to Norton Mill Creek,
which is classified C-Trout with an additional management strategy to protect downstream
ORW waters in the Savannah River Basin. That renewal followed a hearing that was held
on January 13, 1998 by the writer.
Meeting Summary
I . In addition to the Water Quality Staff, there were 16 registered persons in attendance at the
meeting. Of those, four expressed comments opposing issuance of the permit as drafted.
The sign -in sheet is at Attachment A.
II. Ms. Christie Jackson, NPDES Unit gave a brief presentation of our permitting procedures
and rational for renewing the NPDES permit.
III. Issues Raised:

1. Blair Kendall, whose family owns property in Whiteside Cove Community,
commented that Lake Camelot, which is downstream of the discharge on Norton Mill
Creek, is not suitable for swimming or canoeing. He specifically noted that the lake
would require dredging and he referred to some data (Bose Report) on nutrients that
he had provided to DWQ previously. (Excerpts of report provided at hearing are now
in Attachment B)
He said that he has studied the problems with Lake Camelot for two (2) years and he
feels there are three (3) causes:
A. Sediment from past construction
B. Cullasaja Club WWTP
C. Runoff from houses on the ridge above Camelot Lake
He made four (4) recommendations:
(a) DWQ and/or applicant should monitor upper Norton Mill Creek.
(b) The NPDES permit should require 3/week analysis for total nitrogen
and phosphorus.
(c) The NPDES permit should establish total nitrogen and phosphorus
limits.
(d) The permitted flow should be decreased.
(e)
2. Buzz Williams, Chattoga Conservancy
A. He feels that Cullasaja should not have been permitted at this level of
development density.
B. Spray irrigation should not have been removed from permit in 1998.
C. He said that Norton Mill Creek should not be removed from the 303(d) list
as he feels that DWQ does not have the data to make that decision. More
monitoring of the stream was suggested.
D. He wants spray irrigation put back in the permit.
E. He says sediment is coming from houses on the hills.
3. Joe Parker, a full time local resident for the last 10 years
A. He commented that there is lots of foam down to the tie-in with the Chattoga
River.
B. The stream does not support the native and rainbow trout that existed in the
stream earlier.
C. He acquired a septic infection in 1988 after getting a cut on his arm when
swimming in Norton Mill Creek.
D. He says there are brown stains on the rocks.
4. Richard I. Lowndes, P.E.

A. He felt that Cullasaja should continue to evaluate the alternatives to
discharge.
B. He suggested that we reinstate spray irrigation.
5. Blair Kendall then was allowed to read several comments from individuals that were
unable to attend the meeting.
A. Monroe Kelly, land owner in the Norton Mill Creek area with a March 11,
2003 letter. (Attachment C) Their family has used a downstream lake for
recreation for five (5) generations. He contends that the lake contains no fish
and is not suitable for swimming. (DWQ comment - It is not clear if he is
referring to Camelot lake or another downstream lake.)
B. He indicates that their testing shows, "The sole source of our lake's health
issues are the result of fertilizers."
C. He requests that we limit the amount of discharge from Cullasaja Club.
D. It was also requested that we amend the permit to require more stringent
requirements and monitoring.
6. Mr. Kendall read a letter from J. Thomas Lewis, general partner, "Bunrotha Limited
Partnership (Attachment D) which is part owner of acreage on Norton Mill Creek that
includes Camelot Lake."
A. Mr. Lewis contends that the lake has "poisonous amounts of nitrogen and
phosphorus compounds that apparently have been dumped into the creek in
the last few years."
B. He suggests that the permit should include strict limits on nitrogen,
phosphorus and similar compounds.
7. Mr. Kendall read a letter from Malcolm Kendall, his brother. (Attachment E)
A. The letter asserts that the water quality impacts are due to, "sediment from
developments on the ridge, by the wastewater plant discharge and by ridge
homeowners usage of fertilizers."
B. It is requested that the permit include monitoring "for additional compounds,
specifically those that were found to have damaged Camelot Lake (our
property) at the bottom of the ridge."
C. Reduce the permitted flow to about 0.05 MGD.
D. Study upper Norton Mill Creek prior to summer 2004, to verify its
impairment and to allow its listing as such.
8. Additional e-mail correspondence was received by the Division as noted below.
A. Debbie Griffiths (e-mail March 10, 2003 — Attachment F) a Highland resident
requested DWQ to:

(a) Place strict limits on nitrogen and phosphorus in the permit and
increase their monitoring to three per week.
(b) Decrease the flow limit in the permit since they only use a small
fraction of the allowed flow.
B. James P. Groton (e-mail March 9, 2003 — Attachment G) a weekend resident
noted the following:
(a) That he has hiked "The watershed of Norton Mill Creek for over 35
years, and has been appalled at the deterioration of water quality in
this creek during the past several years." He contends that the lake in
Whiteside Cove, "now looks like a settlement pond from a
wastewater treatment plant." He also mentions that Norton Mill
Creek is (contributing to the pollution of the Chattoga Wild and
Scenic River".
(b) He suggests that DWQ reduce the allowed flow in the permit, insure
adequate monitoring and immediately perform sampling of the upper
portion of this creek.
Other Information
I. On March 13, 2003, the plant was inspected and appeared to be in good condition.
1. Diffusers were replaced last winter.
2. All units appeared operable.
3. The operator indicated that they had some problems with grease a year or two ago,
but now have a grease trap on the Club House. They also switched the grease control
chemical earlier.
II. We drove to the discharge point and the stream in the immediate area had living organisms.
Camelot Lake could not be inspected due to time constraints and since the stream below the
lake flows through a golf course with limited access, only a cursory visit to this area was
possible.
III. After closing the hearing the following were received
1. Letter from Howard Alley dated March 14, 2003, (Attachment H) which said that the
stream becomes slime covered in places and that the stream does not contain fishable
trout anymore.
2. An e-mail from Judge and Mrs. David Foster dated March 17, 2003 (also in
Attachment H) suggested (a) require Cullasaja to monitor additional compounds, (b)
reduce their allowable flow, (c) study the stream to determine its health, (d) have
Highlands enforce erosion control measures for new developments including
Hardscrabble project.
3 An e-mail from John Izard, Jr. (submitted by Elaine Toy Loy) which was dated

March 18, 2003, (Attachment H as well) that contends the Cullasaja Club
Wastewater Plant, "is taking too much of a toll on the Chattoga Wild and Scenic
River".
IV. The requests for public hearing are all included in Attachment I
Discussion
I. Several commenters raised the question of the need for the 150,000 GPD permit. Contact
with Cullasaja officials indicated that there are 265 houses completed and 35 vacant lots.
They also noted that only 12 residences are used full-time.
II. The historical flow data was reviewed and for 2000, flows of 0.031 MGD, 0.034 MGD, 0.033
MGD and 0.031 MGD were reported for July -October. The annual average flow for 2000
was 23,420 GPD. For 2001, the January flow was reported to be 56,000 GPD (appears to
be an aberration caused by broken water lines or a data entry mistake). February showed
3,800 GPD and neither the November nor December DMRs were entered. The average flow
for 2001 was 12,680 GPD. However, for 2002 the flow is more predictable with an average
of 11,400 GPD.
III. If all proposed 35 homes were to become full time residences, these additional 35 homes (@
360 gpd/residence) would only increase the daily flow by 12,600 GPD. By adding the
highest months flow from summer 2000 (34,000 gpd) to this expansion it would appear that
the permits flow could be cut to approximately 47,000 GPD. However, to allow for any
variability in flow it would appear that the permit limit should be set at 60,000 GPD.
IV. There were a lot of concerns raised about the monitoring of total N & P. The current
phosphorus reading in August 2002 of 5.77 mg/1 would equate to 0.55 #/day of phosphorous
discharged from this plant. (At current average flow of 11,400 GPD). In a year, that would
only equate to 200 pounds. With a flow through pond and with the dormant periods for algae
each year it is felt that this small amount of phosphorous is insignificant when compared
with runoff from lawn fertilizer. However to insure that the phosphorous does not become
elevated , it is recommended that they implement monthly sampling for it and complement
that with total nitrogen effluent sampling.
V. Sediment was raised as an issue by several commenters, but that issue is not related to the
WWTP discharge. Any sediment would be related to land disturbing activities such as the
initial road construction in the project and loss of sediment during home construction and
establishment of lawns. According to Judge David Foster there are new developments going
in up on the ridge above Norton Mill Creek. He specifically mentioned Hardscrabble
development. The Highland Falls Country Club and Development is also located on the
headwaters of Norton Mill Creek. Kevin Barnett in the Asheville office indicated that the
sedimentation program in this area is operated by a local Sediment and Erosion Control
Program (Macon County).

VI. Col. Joseph Parker noted that he received a cut while in the creek and it became septic,
requiring 10 days of medical attention. Commentators repeatedly discuss this injury, but
they fail to mention that it occurred in 1988. Conditions in this area have likely changed
since 1988.
VII. A number of comments were made about the need to reconsider spray irrigation at this site.
In 1998 it was determined that the average rainfall for this area exceeds 80 inches/yr. There
is no indication that the amount of rainfall has significantly decreased in this area. In fact,
this year rainfall is running above average in most areas of North Carolina. While spray or
drip irrigation may be possible to implement at this site, it is likely that only a portion of the
flow could be handled by this method. It does not appear necessary to require that change
at this time, unless further studies of Norton Mill Creek mandate that approach.
VIII. Comments on the 303(d) listing of Norton Mill Creek also were made to the effect that the
Cullasaja permit should not be finalized until there is additional monitoring on Norton Mill
Creek. Monitoring is scheduled in 2004 in the Savannah River Basin ,and I suggest that it
also include sampling near Camelot Lake. In the meantime, the permit can be issued with the
understanding that if there are any significant findings by the study, this permit will be
reopened.
Findings,
I. The basic issue involved in these matters is whether you, as Director of the Division of Water
Quality, should approve, deny or modify the NPDES permit in question. The decision
making criteria has been established in Title 15A NCAC 2H. 0 112 (b) and NCGS 143-
215.1(b).
II. This Application for permit appears to be proper, public notice of intent to issue and
subsequent notice of public meeting have been in keeping with regulatory requirements.
III. The receiving stream for this discharge is appropriately classified with applicable water
quality standards. The discharge limitations in the draft NPDES permit were determined
using the Division's approved wasteload allocation methodology.
IV. According to 15A NCAC 2B .022 5 (e) (2) no new discharges are allowed to Norton Mill
Creek or its tributaries nor any increases of pollutant loadings.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the permit be reissued with the following changes:
I. Reduce the allowed flow to 60,000 GPD.

II. Require twice/month monitoring of Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus on the effluent.
III. Note in the cover letter that in-depth monitoring will be conducted on upper Norton Mill
Creek in 2004 and that if findings are significant, this permit could be reopened to require
other changes.
If you have any questions on these comments, please advise so that I may provide input.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Dave Goodrich

[Fwd: Re:, npdes permit issued?)
Subject: [Fwd: Re: npdes permit issued?]
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 16:35:16 -0400
From: Steve Mauney <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
To: Dave Goodrich <[e-mail]>
CC: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
DAVE & CHRISTIE-My real schedule is to get it out late next week and then you and
Alan can debate the recommendations for a while. Sorry for the delay. -Steve
Original Message
Subject: Re: npdes permit issued?
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 16:31:38 -0400
From: Steve Mauney <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
To: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
CC: blair kendall <[e-mail]>
References:<[e-mail]>
<3E9C584A. [e-mail]>
BLAIR-The recommendation has not been prepared but this project is a lot closer to the
top of my to-do list than it was last week. Honestly this has been a very busy year with
5 vacancies in our staff and now the sixth vacancy on 4-14-03. This project will be
completed within the next two or three weeks. -Steve
Christie Jackson wrote:
Not yet...I'll forward your e-mail to Mr. Mauney and request a status.
Either he or I will get back to you with more info.
blair kendall wrote:
hi christie,
can you tell me if the new waste water permit has been issued for the
cullasaja club?
many thanks,
blair
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cullasaja,waste water permit renewal
Subject: cullasaja waste water permit renewal
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:52:25 -0500
From: "blair kendall" <[e-mail]>
To: "Steve Mauney" <[e-mail]>
CC: "Richard Lowndes" <[e-mail]>,
"Christie Jackson" <[e-mail]>
Steve,
Christie just mentioned to me that you would be finalizing your
recommendations to the Direction on the Cullasaja Club waste water plant
permit renewal next week. I would appreciate if you could email Richard
Lowndes and me a copy of your recommendations. Richard is very interested in
seeing if, with his experience in dealing with waste water plants, he can
provide some helpful input. Both our contact information is below.
Just fyi, Richard is meeting with Kevin Barnnet this week. All three of us,
Kevin, Richard and I will meet next month to set up a monitoring program for
Norton Mill Creek. Richard and I will also be meeting with David Cull of the
Cullasaja Club to see how we might work together to improve the effluent
discharge. Richard has offered to provide pro-bono consulting services to
the Cullasaja Club to this end.
Best regards,
Blair Kendall
Blair Kendall
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Richard Lowndes
Cel: [phone]
[e-mail]
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Cullasaja Club Wastewater Plant Permit
Subject: Cullasaja Club Wastewater Plant Permit
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:39:04 -0500
From: [e-mail]
To: [e-mail], [e-mail]
Dear Ms. Kucken and Ms. Jackson:
As a 4th generation weekend resident of Highlands, I am writing you about
my concerns over the Cullasaja Club wastewater plant permit. The impact of
this type of facility is taking too much of a toll on the Chattooga Wild
and Scenic River. Please amend the Cullasaja Club permit to correct the
problems that have occurred, and to limit the negative impact of future
development.
Thank you
Sincerely,
John Izard, Jr.
Sent to you per John Izard's instruction
Elaine Toyloy
Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia, Inc.
1201 West Peachtree Street
Suite 3300
Atlanta, GA 30309
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We live 1/2 mile from Norton Mill Creek. We understand that there is a waste water problem in Norton Mill brought about by
sediments from developments on the ridge, from waste water plant discharge and by ridge home owners usage of fertilizers.
The Solution: Modify the NPDES waste water permit: Modifications:
1. Require Cullasaja Club monitor affluent for additional compounds, specifically those found to have damaged Camelot Lake
at bottom of ridge. 2.Limit the maximum discharge or volume of the permit. Reduce allowable volume by 1/2 to 2/3 to .75 or
0.05 MGD this will prevent a major increase in discharge which could seriously impair the creek. 3. Moniter,study and get
more data on the health of the stream. DWQ should sample upper Norton Mill as soon as possible. Also have the town of
Highlands strictly enforce erosion control measures for the new developments going up on the ridge, including the
Hardscrabble development. I understand that the last time Mr. Kendall inspected the developments erosion control measures
were improperly installed and inadequate.
Its time to put things back in order.
Thank you.
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[Fwd: Norton Mill Creek, et.al.]
Subject: [Fwd: Norton Mill Creek, et.al.]
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 10:39:38 -0500
From: Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DWQ
To: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Norton Mill Creek, et.al.
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 09:42:51 -0500
From: "Hiawassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc." <[e-mail]>
Organization: Hiawassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc.
To: <[e-mail]>
Hey Susan! Sorry I missed you while you were down here for the hearings. Bummer
that the weekend wasn't nicer, but I'm kinda glad because I was in a workshop all day
Saturday and Sunday. I did get your message.
Norton Mill Creek (as if this is helping you AFTER you had to face the people) at our
sampling site is really only affected by dry/wet years due to the dam upstream... can't
remember the name of the lake. The people are complaining mainly about the quality of
Norton Mill Creek ABOVE the lake... an area where DWQ's never sampled. Fish &
Wildlife Assoc. did a crappy study for them and drew all these conclusions that they
never should have drawn (isn't it great that I can say what I really think?!) and got the
people all fired up about the WWTP. In reality, it's development. However, the
watershed is also ORW and I'm not completely convinced we're implementing those
rules.
How did the hearings go? :)
Callie
Callie Dobson
Executive Director
Hiawassee River Watershed Coalition
1617 Mining Gap Trail
Young Harris, GA 30582
[phone]
[e-mail]
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March 14, 2003
Christy Jackson
DENR- Division of Water Quality
DPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Christy Jackson:
D IdR -
POI. i
Subject: Monitoring of Norton Mill Creek in Jackson County, NC.
I have been notified that an effort is being made by local residents and owners of property
affected by Norton Mill Creek to require the Cullasaja Club, which lies at the headwaters
of the creek, to monitor for nitrogen and phosphorous compounds at least weekly. I
understand that monitoring is currently being performed on a bi-annual basis as allowed
by the Cullasaja permit.
As a homeowner whose property is adjacent to the stream, I join others in requesting that
this procedure for weekly monitoring be given serious and immediate consideration.
When I became a property owner here in the early 1990's, the Norton Mill Creek had
brown trout up to 24 inches long, with some rainbow trout and other types. Today it
would be difficult to find even a minnow there. (This is no exaggeration). Additionally,
the stream can no longer serve as a source of recreation, because, in summer, it becomes
slime -covered in places.
Therefore, in view of the foregoing statements, I respectfully request that the above -
mentioned permit be revised to require weekly monitoring.
Sincerely,
Howard E. Alley
368 Neptune Drive
Highlands, NC. 28741

Re: Cullasaja Club Waste Water Discharge Permit Renewal
Subject: Re: Cullasaja Club Waste Water Discharge Permit Renewal
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:58:56 -0500
From: Darlene Kucken <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DWQ
To: Debbie Griffiths <[e-mail]>
CC: christie [e-mail],
Robin Markham <[e-mail]>
Debbie -
Thanks for your comments and interests in the water qualtiy of Norton Mill Creek. I will
be talking with Ms. Jackson about the outcomes of the public meeting and other issues
related to Norton Mill Creek. I currently have a staff vacancy as planner for the
Savannah River basin. But when this position is filled, we will be in touch with the
citizens of the watershed to talk about how we might be of help to you in your efforts to
protect the water qualtiy of Norton Mill Creek.
Robin - Please put Ms. Griffiths name on the Savannah River basin mailing list.
Debbie Griffiths wrote:
To:DarleneKucken, DWQ, Basin Planner - Savannah River Basin
Christie Jackson, DENR - Division of Water Quality
I understand that you have a meeting on Cullasaja Club's waste water plant discharge permit (which discharges
into Norton Mill Creek) Thursday, March 13 at 7PM at the HighlandsRecreationCenter. I have noticed
a significant increase in the chemicals in Norton Mill Creek over the years and would like to
request that the NC Division of Water Quality:
1) place strict limits on nitrogen and phosphorous in the new permit.
2) make the Cullasaja Club monitor for these and similar compounds three times per week, which is the frequency
that the Cullasaja Club must monitor for most other compounds.
3) decrease the total allowed discharge of the Cullasaja Club waste water plant by at least 3/4 of the current permit
maximum. Currently the Club is only using around 1/10th of their permitted capacity. There is absolutely no
reason that the Club should have a permit that allows them to discharge 10 times the current amount of effluent
into Norton Mill Creek when the Creek is already experiencing poor water quality.
Thank you for protecting our environment and downstream water quality.
Debbie Griffiths
281 Lombards Lane
Highlands, NC 28741
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Re: Norton Mill Creek
Subject: Re: Norton Mill Creek
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:52:53 -0500
From: Darlene Kucken <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DWQ
To: [e-mail],
Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
CC: Robin Markham <[e-mail]>
Malcolm -
Thank you for your interest in the water quality of Norton Mill Creek. Ms. Jackson and
I will be talking about the concerns you and others in the watershed have expressed to
us. As I fill a staff vacancy for a basin planner for the Savannah River basin, this
planner will be getting in touch with the citizens of the watershed to better understand
how we can be of help to you in your desire to protect the water qualtiy of Norton Mill
Creek.
Robin - Please add Malcom to our Savannah River basin mailing list. Thanks!
Malcolm Kendall wrote:
Dear Ms. Kucken,
I am writing you because I will be unable to attend the public meeting in
Highlands on March 13, 2003 where the Cullasaja Club's NPDES waste water
plant discharge permit will be discussed. My family owns property that has
been damaged by contaminants that have flowed into Norton Mill Creek. The
water quality of the stream has been negatively impacted by the sediment
from developments on the ridge, by the waste water plant discharge and by
ridge homeowners' usage of fertilizers. I would like to ask you for
modifications to the NPDES permit and for more monitoring on upper Norton
Mill Creek. More specifically, can you modify the NPDES waste water permit
to measure and limit the future damage the waste water plant discharge is
doing to the creek. These modifications include:
1. Requiring the Cullasaja Club to monitor the effluent for additional
compounds, specifically those that were found to have damaged Camelot Lake
(our property) at the bottom of the ridge.
2. Limiting the maximum allowed discharge or volume of the permit. Currently
the permit allows for 0.15 MGD (Million Gallons/Day) or 150,000 gallons/day.
The Cullasaja Club' s average use is approximately 1 / 10 of this volume, with
some minor variations. If you reduce the allowable volume by 1/2 to 2/3 to
0.75 or 0.05 MGD, this will prevent a major increase in discharge which
could further impair the creek.
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Re: NortQn Mill Creek
3. Monitoring, studying and getting more data on the health of the stream.
The stream is impaired but can't be listed as such without a study of the
damage and more data. The first step would be to sample upper Norton Mill
Creek as soon as possible. In the current basin wide plan, the first
sampling of Norton Mill Creek is currently scheduled for the summer of 2004.
I feel this is too late.
I now live in Chapel Hill and work in the Research Triangle Park. Given the
opportunity I would like to visit with you in your office to discuss this
matter. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at the number
listed below.
Many thanks for your thorough review of this situation.
Regards,
Malcolm
P.S. Please note that I have also sent a copy of this letter to Ms. Jackson
and have asked my brother, Blair Kendall, to read this letter at the public
meeting on March 13th.
Malcolm Kendall
BioVista Capital
[phone] x212
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Re: Norton Creek
•
Subject:
Date:
From:
Organization:
To:
CC:
Christa -
Re: Norton Creek
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 16:56:09 -0500
Darlene Kucken <[e-mail]>
NC DENR DWQ
christa frangiamore <[e-mail]>
Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>,
Robin Markham <[e-mail]>
Thanks for your interest and concerns for the water qualtiy of Norton Mill Creek. I am
passing your concerns along to Christie Jackson for her information as she reviews
comments from the public meeting on this permit renewal.
I currently have a staff vacancy as a planner for the Savannah River basin, but when
this position is filled in the next month or so we will be getting in touch with the citizens
of the watershed to see if there are ways that we can support your interests in
protecting the water quality of Norton Mill Creek.
Robin - Please add Christa to the Savannah River basin mailing list. Thanks!
christa frangiamore wrote:
Darlene Kucken
Div. Water Quality/Planning
NC DENR, 1617 MSC
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
10 March, 2003
Dear Ms. Kucken,
My family and I have enjoyed the natural bounty and clean environment of
the Highlands area for decades. For the past four years my family has owned
a house in Highlands. We are not outsiders but members of the Highlands
community. Please do all in your power to ensure that the water quality of
Norton Creek is improved. The citizens of the country deserve to have
every tributary of every watershed in pristine condition. It is
particularly tragic and unaccountable that a body of water in this day and
age has been degraded and abused when the technology to protect the streams
is just a matter of paying the price up front. I urge you to require vast
improvements to the Cullasaja Club's waste water treatment system before
renewing their permit.
A risk here is not only the health of the people living along Norton Creek
and the health of other species associated with the stream, but the health
of one of America's greatest and supposedly most protected rivers: The
Chattooga River.
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•
I have taken the liberty to add to the end of my letter parts of another
request by my friend James Groton:
"This deterioration in water quality appears to have been increased
simultaneously and commensurately with the development of The Cullasaja
Club and other "improvements" on the ridge above Norton Mill Creek.
I understand that it is within the power of your Department, when an
applicant seeks to renew a wastewater plant permit, to amend any renewal
permit in ways that will help to correct problems that have occurred in the
past and to prevent further deterioration in water quality. 1 also
understand that you need to have continuing and contemporaneous scientific
data to guide your enforcement efforts.
To this end, since the change in this stream has been so dramatic in recent
years, 1 join with hundreds of other interested citizens in respectfully
requesting that you take all reasonable steps, when considering the
amendment of any future volume of allowable effluent from this plant to an
amount more closely approximating the present discharge amounts; (2) requre
the applicant to monitor the nature of the effluent so that your Department
will be able to gauge accurately the effect that this plant is having on
the stream; and (3) perform immediate sampling of the upper portion of this
creek, or, if funds and resources aren't immediately available, authorize a
volunteer sampling and monitoring plan.
We hope that you can exercise your authority to take constructive and
sensitive action to prevent further deterioration of this vital tributary
of the Chattooga River."
If you keep an email or mailing list for distribution of information
concerning your Department's continuing efforts to improve the quality of
our environment, I would appreciate it if you would put me on that list.
Sincerely,
Christa S. Frangiamore
219 Dog Mountain Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828 526-5396
CF
Acquisitions Editor
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Drive
Athens, GA 30602
706-369-6145
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Dear Ms. Kutchen and Ms. Jackson:
My family has owned property and enjoyed the natural beauty of Highlands
since the 1920's. I have been a part-time resident since the 1950's, and a
taxpayer since the 1980's. We have hiked many times to the beautiful
property called Camelot in Whiteside Cove, and my children are now
enjoying kayaking on the Chatooga River. The last time I visited Camelot I
was horrified to see the deterioration of the once pristine lake fed by Norton
Mill Creek. However, I am writing not as a critic, but as an optimist who
sees a positive solution to this tragic situation. Unlike the hopelessness in
the case of now extinct species, the watershed of magnificent Whiteside
Mountain can be restored with everybody on board.
The wonderful letter sent to you by my friend Jim Groton inspired me with
his offer to help as a volunteer monitor for the watershed. I would like to
see if it would be possible to encourage a group of students and faculty at the
Highlands High School to "adopt" the creek as a project...something like
reviewing the watershed. I would gladly help in any way, including seeking
funding for such a plan. There would be many possibilities, but the bottom
line is that it would be teaching future generations first hand how to renew
and preserve the land they have been blessed to enjoy. Such a hopeful
scenario!
Commitments in Atlanta prevent me from attending the meeting tonight but
I intend to keep in touch. I certainly would like to see a positive outcome for
everyone involved. I strongly encourage you to modify the wastewater
discharge permit for the Cullasaja Club.
Sincerely yours,
Suzanne Inman

Re: Cullasaja Club Wastewater Plant Permit - Highlands, MaconCounty
•
Subject:
Date:
From:
Organization:
To:
CC:
Re: Cullasaja Club Wastewater Plant Permit - Highlands,
MaconCounty
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:49:10 -0500
Darlene Kucken <[e-mail]>
NC DENR DWQ
Jim Groton <[e-mail]>
[e-mail],
Robin Markham <[e-mail]>
Jim -
Thank you for your expressed concerns and interest in the water quality of the Norton Mill Creek
watershed. I will be talking with Christie Jackson about your concerns. I have heard from several other
interested citizens in the watershed and will also follow up with those concerns.
Please be aware that I currently have 2 staff vacancies and have no basin planner for the Savannah
River basin at this time. A new planner should be on staff within the next month or so, and I will be
sure that this person gets in touch with the citizens of the Norton Mill Creek watershed.
Robin - Please see that Jimm is added to the Savannah River basin mailing list. Thanks!
Jim Groton wrote:
Dear Ms. Kucken and Ms. Jackson: As a long-time taxpayer and weekend resident of Highlands, I'm
writing to express my interest, and the interest of many people I know in the Highlands area, in the
current application of The Cullasaga Club to have its wastewater plant permit renewed. I have been
hiking the watershed of Norton Mill Creek for over 35 years, and have been appalled at the
deterioration of water quality in this creek during the past several years. There is a lake in Whiteside
Cove that is fed by Norton Mill Creek that once was pristine, but now looks like a settlement pond from
a wastewater treatment plant. One of the saddest results of this situation is that Norton Mill Creek is
presently contributing to the pollution of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, supposedly one of the
crowning glories of Western North Carolina. This deterioration in water quality appears to have been
increased simultaneously and commensurately with the development of The Cullasaja Club and other
"improvements" on the ridge above Norton Mill Creek. I understand that it is within the power of your
Department, when an applicant seeks to renew a wastewater plant permit, to amend any renewal
permit in ways that will help to correct problems that have occurred in the past and to prevent further
deterioration in water quality. 1 also understand that you need to have continuing and
contemporaneousl scientific data to guide your enforcement efforts. To this end, since the change in
this stream has been so dramatic in recent years, 1 join with hundreds of other interested citizens in
respectfully requesting that you take all reasonable steps, when considering the amendment of any
future volume of allowable effluent from this plant to an amount more closely approximating the
present discharge amounts; (2) requre the applicant to monitor the nature of the effluent so that your
Department will be able to gauge accurately the effect that this plant is having on the stream; and (3)
perform immediate sampling of the upper portion of this creek, or, if funds and resources aren't
immediately available, authorize a volunteer sampling and monitoring plan. We hope that you can
exercise your authority to take constructive and sensitive action to prevent further deterioration of this
vital tributary of the Chattooga River. If you keep an email or mailing list for distribution of information
concerining your Department's continuing efforts to improve the quality of our environment, I would
appreciate it if you would put me on that list. Sincerely, James P. Groton P.O. Box 991, Highlands,
N.C. 28741 and James P. Groton
2300 First Union Plaza
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Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP
NPDES No. NC0064416
Public Hearing 3/13/03
Good evening. My name is Christie Jackson and I am one of several permit
writers in the Raleigh Central Office responsible for writing permits for
wastewater dischargers in North Carolina.
My presentation will include a brief overview of North Carolina's NPDES
permitting program and some observations of water quality in Norton Mill
Creek.
As with the Cullasaja Homeowners Association, all wastewater dischargers 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.
The original permit for this facility was issued on March 17, 1986. A public
meeting was held on January 13, 1998 to consider public input regarding the
renewal of the permit. As a result of that meeting, instream monitoring for fecal
coliform, temperature and dissolved oxygen was implemented in the 1998
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renewal. Cullasaja Homeowners Association was also allowed to discontinue
the spray irrigation requirement.
The most recent renewal request for this facility was noticed for public comment
on August 15, 2002. During the 30-day comment period, the Division received
several comments from local citizens and environmental groups concerning the
renewal of the subject permit. Based on the public comments received, the
Division of Water Quality has decided to hold this public hearing to solicit
additional comments and concerns. The public meeting for this facility was
noticed in two newspapers in February 2003 and was posted in the Jackson
County Courthouse for a period of 30 days.
This facility currently has the capacity to treat up to 150,000 gallons per day,
however the average monthly flow is approximately 15,000 gallons per day.
This facility treats domestic type wastewater. That is the same type of
wastewater generated at your home - water from toilets, showers, washing
machines, etc. A water quality model was performed using minimum flow of
the stream and maximum predicted wastewater flow. Permit limits were
established based on this model to protect the instream standard for dissolved
oxygen. The aim is to safeguard the receiving stream against water quality
degradation and to maintain designated uses in that water.
The discharge goes into Norton Mill Creek which is protected for trout habitat
with an additional management strategy to protect downstream outstanding
resource waters. Under the existing policy, no new or expanding
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discharges would be allowed. So, this facility would not be allowed to expand.
Since the previous public hearing, the Division has conducted a survey of water
quality conditions in Norton Mill Creek. Using a direct measurement of the
biological health of the community, Norton Mill Creek was sampled at one site
downstream of this discharge in 1999. The site received an "Excellent" water
quality rating and the stream at this location is fully supporting its designated
uses.
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To ensure that all permit holders are operating within the constraints of the
permit issued, our Regional Office personnel perform compliance inspections.
These audits can be announced or unannounced inspection The most recent
compliance inspection for the Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP was
conducted on June 6, 2002. The facility was determined to be in compliance.
This concludes my presentation; I will now turn the hearing back over to Mr.
Mauney.

Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP
NC0064416
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Table 2. Results of nutrient analysis of Norton Mill Creek and Camelot Lake, Jackson County, NC.
September 21 and October 25, 2000
September 21, 2000
Parameter
Camelot Lake
Phosphorous
Phosphate, Total
Ammonia Nitrogen
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrite (NO2)
Norton Mill Creek
Phosphorous
Phosphate, Total
Ammonia Nitrogen
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrite (NO2)
Units Results
mg/I <0.01
mg/I <0.01
mg/I 0.3
mg/I 0.1
mg/I <0.01
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mg/I
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mg/I
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<0.01
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0.08
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October 25, 2000
Parameter
Camelot Lake
Phosphorous
Phosphate, Total
Ammonia Nitrogen
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrite (NO2)
Norton Mill Creek
Phosphorous
Phosphate, Total
Ammonia Nitrogen
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrite (NO2)
Units Results
mg/I <0.01
mg/I <0.01
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mg/I 0.1
mg/I <0.01
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Table 1. List of primary pollutants that will be checked in the sediment sample from the head of
the unnamed lake on Norton Mill Creek.

Table 1. continued
Parameter Pinel Result Units Tent Method r•.
r
Semi Volatiles, Extractable t
Acenaphthene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Acenaphtylene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Anthrncene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Benz(a)anthracene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Benzidine BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Benzo(3)Pyrene BDL mg/kg EPA 8770
Benzo(b)Fluoranthene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
genzo(g,h,i)Perylene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Benzo(k)Pluoranthene 6DL mg/kg EPA 8270
Dis(2-chloroethoxy)methane BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
8ia(2-chloroethyl)ether BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Bial2-chloroieopropyl)ether SGL mg/kg EPA 8270
B1et2-ethylhexyl)phthalate BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
4 • F3romophenyl Phenyl Ether BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
4-Chloro-3-Methylphenal BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
2-Chloronephthalene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
2-Chlorophenol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
4-Chlorophenyl Phenyl Ether BpL/kg EPA 8270
Chrysene BDj, mg/kg EPA 8270
m,p-Cresol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
o-cresol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
3,3•Dichlorobenzidine SOL mg/kg EPA 6270
2.4-Dichlorophenol BDL mg/kg EPA 8210
Diethyphthalate BDL mg/kg EPA 0210
2.4-Dimethylphenoi BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Dimethyphthalate BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Di-n-butylphchalate BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
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Parameter Final Reault Unita Teat Method
organochlorine Peaticidee ---- PCBB
Aldrin BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Alpha-BRC BDL mg/kg EPA 8088081
Beta-BHC OMmg/kg EPA t
Delta-SHC BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
l3amma - BHC BOL mg/kg EPA 8081
Chlordane BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
a,41-ppp
BOL mg/kg EPA 8081
4,4'-DDE BDL
4.4'•DDT mg/kg EPA 8081
BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Dieldrin BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Endosulfarl I BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Endoaulfan II BDL Mg/kg EPA 8081
Endo ullan Sulfate BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Eudrin Bnl.
Endria Aldehyde BDL mg/kg EPA 8001
n19/k9 EPA 8081
Endrin Ketone BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Heptachlor BDL mg/kg EPA 8001
Heptachlor -Epoxide BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Methoxychlor BDL mg/kg EPA 8001
Toxaphene BDL mg/kg EPA 8081
Total PCB° (Solid)
Aroclor - 1016 BDL mg/kg EPA 0082
Aroclor - 1221 BDL
Aroclor - 1232 mg/kg SPA 8082
BDL mg/kg EPA 8082
Aroclor - 1242 BDL mg/kg EPA 8082
Aroclor - 1248 BDL
mg/kg EPA 8082
Aroclor - 1264
8DL mg/kg EPA 8082
Aroclor - 1260 BDL mg/kg EPA 8082

Table 1. continued
Parameter Final Result Vnits Teat Method
semi Volatilee, Extractable
2,4-Dinitrophenol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
4,6-Dinitro-2-methyphenol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
2,4-Dinitroluene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
2,6-binitroluene BDI• mg/kg EPA 8270
Di-n-octylphthalate 8DL mg/kg EPA 6270
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine BM. mg/kg EPA 8270
Fluoranthene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Fluorene BIM mg/kg EPA 8270
Nexachloro-1,3-Butadiene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Hexaohlorobenzene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene BDL mg/kg EPA 0270
Hexachloroethane BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
rndeno (1,2,3-cd)Pyrene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Iaophorone BDi• mg/kg EPA 8270
Naphthalene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Nitrobebxene BPL mg/kg EPA 8270
2-Nitrophenol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
4-Nitrophenol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
n-Nitroaodimethylemine BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
n-Nitraeodiphenylamine BDL mg/kg EPA 0270
n-Nitroaodipropylamine BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Peatachlorophenol BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Phenanthrene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
Phenol 8DL mg/kg EPA 8270
pyrene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
1,2,4-Triohlorobanzene BDL mg/kg EPA 8270
2.4.6-Trichlorophenol 8PL mg/kg EPA 8270

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scyiene
cie-1,3-Dichloropropene BDL mg/kg brA usv,,
Toluene BDL tisg/kg EPA 8260
1,4-Dichlorobenzene BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
1,2-Dichloroethane BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
4-Methyl 2-pentanone (MIBK) BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Toluene EDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Chlorobenzene BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
2-chloroethyl vinyl ether BDI, mg/kg EPA 8260
Chlorodibromomethane 8DL mg/kg EPA 8260
Tetrachloroethene (Perk) BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
tranu-1,2-Dichloroethene BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
bi8-1.2-D chloroethene DDL tng/kg EPA 8260
1,3-Dichlorobenzene BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Carbon tetrachloride 801 Mg/kg EPA 8260
Hexanone IMBK) 8DL mg/kg EPA 8260
WEE BM,. mg/kg EPA 8260
O-Xylenc BDL mg/kg EPA 6260
Acetone BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Chloroform 8DL mg/kg EPA 8260
Benzene BDL trg/kg EPA 8260
1,1,1-Trichloroethane BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Bromamethane BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Chlorometrhane BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Chloroethane WI,mg/kg EPA 8260
vinyl Chloride BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Methylene Chloride BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Carbon disulfide BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Bromoform BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
Bromodichloromethane BDL mg/kg EPA B260
i.i-Aichloroethane BUL mg/kg EPA 8260
1,1 Dichloroethene 801 mg/kg EPA 8260
Trichlorofluromethane 8DL mg/kg EPA 8260
Dichiorodifluoromethane 8AL mg/kg EPA 8260
1,2-Dichloropropane BDL mg/kg EPA 8260
^. ... WIT. mq/kq EPA 0260
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Table 1. continued
Parameter
1 Volatile solids
Phenols
Cadmium led), Total
Chromium (Cr), Total
head (Pb). Total
Mercury (Mg), Total
copper (Cu). Total
Nickel (Ni), Total
zinc (Zr1) , Total
Arsenic (Ae), Total
Molybdenum (No), Total
Selenium (Se), Total
Cyanide Kin). Total
Ammonia Nitrogen
Nitrite(NO2)
Nitrate(NO3)
Total K]eidahl Nitrogen
total Solids ,
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2.84
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3.33
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1.76
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mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
m9/kg dryweight
mg/kg dryweight
Percent
Test Mothod
STU MET. 209F
EPA 3050
EPA 3050
EPA 3050
EPA 3050
EPA 7471
EPA 3050.
EPA 3050
EPA 30S0
EPA 3060
EPA 3050
EPA 3050
EPA 335.2
EPA 350.2
EPA 354.1
EPA 352.1
EPA 351
EPA 160.3

Table 5. Results of primary pollutants found in the sediment sample from the head of
Camelot Lake.

Lab No. 0009-22007-1
Date Rec'd. 09/22/00
Date Sampled 09/21/00
Sampled by CLIENT
FISH & WILDLIFE ASSOCIATES
P.O. BOX 241
WHITTER, NC 28789
STANDARD LRBORATORIES.INC.
219 MAIN STREET
JACKSBORO, TN 37757
423-562-1934
MONROE PROPERTY
CAMELOT LAKE
SEDIMENT SAMPLE
UPPER END OF LAKE
13:30 JOHN L. BOAZE
TYPE OF SAMPLE: SOLID
Parameter Final Result Units Test Method Date Tech
% Volatile solids 90.00 Percent STD MET. 209F 09/25/00 WJR
Phenols 0.05 mg/kg EPA 3050 09/27/00 SC
Cadmium (Cd), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Chromium (Cr), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Lead (Pb), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Mercury (Hg), Total ND mg/kg EPA 7471 10/06/00 WJR
Copper (Cu), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Nickel (Ni), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Zinc (Zn), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Arsenic (As), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Molybdenum (Mo), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Selenium (Se), Total ND mg/kg EPA 3050 10/06/00 WJR
Cyanide (Cn), Total ND mg/kg EPA 335.2 10/06/00 WJR
Ammonia Nitrogen 4.00 mg/kg EPA 350.2 09/29/00 WJR
Nitrate(NO3) 0.50 mg/kg EPA 352.1 09/29/00 WJR
Nitrite(NO2) ND mg/kg EPA 354.1 09/29/00 WJR
Total Kjeidahl Nitrogen 8.40 mg/kg EPA 351.3 10/04/00 DB
% Total Solids 30.85 Percent EPA 160.3 09/25/00 WJR
Respectfully Submitted
R. Scott Robbins

Lab No. 0009-22007-1
Date Rec'd. 09/22/00
Date Sampled 09/21/00
Sampled by CLIENT
FISH & WILDLIFE ASSOCIATES
P.O. BOX 241
WHITTER, NC 28789
STANDARD LASQRATORIES,INC.
219 MAIN STREET
JACKSBORO, TN 37757
423-562-1934
MONROE PROPERTY
CAMELOT LAKE
SEDIMENT SAMPLE
UPPER END OF LAKE
13:30 JOHN L. BOAZE
TYPE OF SAMPLE: SOLID
Parameter Final Result Units Test Method Date Tech
Organochlorine Pesticides and PCB's
Aldrin ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Alpha-BHC ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Beta-BHC ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Delta-BHC ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Gamma-BHC ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Chlordane ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
4,4-DDD ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
4,4-DDE ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
4,4-DDT ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Dieldrin ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Endosulfan 1 ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Endosulfan 2 ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Endosulfan sulfate ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Endrin ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Endrin aldehyde ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Endrin ketone ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Heptachlor ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Heptachlor epoxide ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Methoxychlor ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Toxaphene ND mg/Kg EPA 8081 10/05/00 TRI
Total PCB's (Solid)
Aroclor 1016 ND mg/Kg EPA 8082 09/25/00 CC
Aroclor 1221 ND mg/Kg EPA 8082 09/25/00 CC
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Respectfully Submitted
R. Scott Robbins

Lab No. 0009-22007-1
Date Rec'd. 09/22/00
Date Sampled 09/21/00
Sampled by Client
FISH & WILDLIFE ASSOCIATES
P.O. BOX 241
WHITTER, NC 28789
STANDARD LABORATORIES,INC:
219 MAIN STREET
JACKSBORO, TN 37757
423-562-1934
MONROE PROPERTY
CAMELOT LAKE
SEDIMENT SAMPLE
UPPER END OF LAKE
13:30 JOHN L. BOAZE
TYPE OF SAMPLE: SOLID
Parameter
Semi-Volatiles, Extractable
Acenaphthene
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Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
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Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
4-Bromophenyl Phenyl Ether
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate
4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol
2-Chloronepthalene
2-Chlorophenol
4-Chlorophenyl Phenyl Ether
Chrysene
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3,3-Dichlorobenzidine
2,4-Dichlorophenol
Diethyphthalate
2,4-Dimethylphenol
Dimethyphthalate
Di-n-butylphthalate
2,4-Dinitrophenol
4,6-Dinitro-2-methyphenol
2,4-Dinitroluene
2,6-Dinitroluene
Di-n-octylphthalate
Final Result Units
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ND mg/kg EPA 8270
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FORM 191

Lab No. 0009-22007-1
Date Rec'd. 09/22/00
Date Sampled 09/21/00
Sampled by Client
FISH & WILDLIFE ASSOCIATES
P.O. BOX 241
WHITTER, NC 28789
SILISTANDARD LA13ORATORIES,INC.
219 MAIN STREET
JACKSBORO, TN 37757
423-562-1934
MONROE PROPERTY
CAMELOT LAKE
SEDIMENT SAMPLE
UPPER END OF LAKE
13:30 JOHN L. BOAZE
TYPE OF SAMPLE: SOLID
Parameter Final Result IInits Test Method Date Tech
Semi-Volatiles, Extractable
1,2-Diphenylhyrazine ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Fluoranthene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Fluorene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Hexachloro-1,3-Butadiene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Hexaxhlorobenzene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Hexachlorethane ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Indeno (1,2,3-cd)Pyrene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Isophorone ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Naphthalene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Nitrobenzene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
2-Nitrophenol ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
4-Nitrophenol ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
n-Nitrosodimethylamine ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
n-Nitrosodiphenylamine ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
n-Nitrosodipropylamine ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Pentachlorophenol ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Phenanthrene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Phenol ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Pyrene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol ND mg/kg EPA 8270 10/02/00 JG
Respectfully Submitted
R. Scott Robbins

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Lab No. 0009-22007-1
Date Rec'd. 09/22/00
Date Sampled 09/21/00
Sampled by CLIENT
FISH & WILDLIFE ASSOCIATES
P.O. BOX 241
WHITTER, NC 28789
SIIISTANDARD LABORATORIES,INC.
MONROE PROPERTY
CAMELOT LAKE
SEDIMENT SAMPLE
UPPER END OF LAKE
13:30 JOHN L. BOAZE
TYPE OF SAMPLE: SOLID
Parameter Final Result Units Test Method Date Tech
Volatiles, Purgeable
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Monroe Kelly
2204 Calhoun Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
(Highlands, North Carolina)
11 March 2003
Ms. Christie Jackson
DENR-Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit- Christie Jackson
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Tel: [phone] ext. 538
[e-mail]
Dear Ms. Jackson:
My family owns two properties in North Carolina. One property straddles the Eastern
Continental Divide, where waters are diverted to the Savannah River Basin on one side
and the Mississippi River Basin on the other side. Our other property is in a valley on the
Savannah River Basin side, and is directly affected by the use (or misuse) of the Norton
Mill Creek.
We have spent thousands of dollars to test and confirm what the five senses could readily
assess. The lake that our family has used to recreate in for 5 generations is no longer
habitable. It will no longer support aquatic life, and where we once fished this lake for
our camping dinners of trout, no fish can survive.
It is no longer suitable for swimming, and our dogs, with their keen sense of smell, will
not drink from or swim in the lake. The expensive testing we have had done has indicated
that the sole source of our lake's health issues are the result of fertilizers.
It is clear that the proper management of our natural resources is imperative for our and
future generations. This once tranquil setting has become more and more a settlement for
many families, and one that seems to be generating a large number of developments and
golf courses. The impact on the natural setting, that generations of my family and others
has experienced, is already devastating.
Without strict and enforceable guidelines, the future of our environment in this
microcosm, will soon affect the entire macrocosm. The good health of the entire
ecosystem depends on the proper management of all of our "local" systems.

Please help us properly manage the impact of the Norton Mill Creek by limiting the
amount of discharge from the Cullasaja Club to 4,000 gallons/day, as opposed to the
current discharge rate of 15,000 gallons/day that is currently polluting our stream and
lakes out of existence as anything other than a natural sewer system. As you know, the
Cullasaja Club is currently allowed 10 times it's current discharge rate, which would
effectively end any hope of restoring the viability of our natural setting.
Please also help amend the current permit by requiring monitoring that would enforce a
new and more stringent set of requirements. Again, our family has spent thousands of it's
own dollars to verify what is as clear as our water used to be: the water is polluted with
the effluent from the Cullasaja Club's wastewater plant. It is imperative that we require
the Cullasaja Club to respect the setting that they enjoy, without being allowed to send
their trash down the hill and think it will just go away.
Waste management of all kinds is one of the responsibilities of our modern era, and one
that will reflect our own respect for the planet Earth. Each entity must be made
responsible for the impact that they have on environments outside of what they may own,
and in the case of the Cullasaja Club, they must be required to alter their lifestyle to
insure a healthy environment in our communities.
We all depend on the health of our lands to provide nourishment for mankind, and the
environment. Please use your esteemed position and knowledge to help us rectify an
important oversight in the initial planning and implementing of the current permit that is
governing the allowances aforementioned. Please feel free to enter this letter into the
docket of evidence presented at the meeting March 13th, 2003, when considering the
renewal of the current discharge permit for the Cullasaja Club.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Monroe Kelly

Bunrotha Limited Partnership
228 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 1024
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
March 11, 2003
Ms. Darlene Kucken
DWQ/Planner
NC DENR
1617 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Ms. Christie Jackson
DENR — Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit — Christine Jackson
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Ms. Kucken and Ms. Jackson:
I am writing as the general partner of Bunrotha Limited Partnership which is part owner
of acreage on Norton Mill Creek that includes Camelot Lake. I am unable to attend the public
meeting on the Cullasaja Club's waste water plant discharge permit on Thursday and trust that
this letter will be considered.
Our lake has been tested and found to have effectively poisonous amounts of nitrogen
and phosphorus compounds that apparently have been dumped into the creek in the last few
years.
We urge that any consideration of a new permit include strict limits on nitrogen and
phosphorus and similar compounds and that it require the Cullasaja Club to monitor its
discharges at least three times per week. That monitoring will permit us to tell if the Cullasaja
Club's discharge is responsible for the water quality problem on Norton Mill Creek. If not, we
will have to look elsewhere to find the source of the pollutants.
Very truly yours,
J. Thomas Lewis
General Partner
JTL: mtr

Norton Mill Creek
Subject: Norton Mill Creek
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 22:03:20 -0500
From: "Malcolm Kendall" <[e-mail]>
To: <christie.jackson©ncmail.net>
Dear Ms. Jackson,
I am writing you because I will be unable to attend the public meeting in Highlands on March 13, 2003 where the
Cullasaja Club's NPDES waste water plant discharge permit will be discussed. My family owns property that has
been damaged by contaminants that have flowed into Norton Mill Creek. The water quality of the stream has been
negatively impacted by the sediment from developments on the ridge, by the waste water plant discharge and by
ridge homeowners' usage of fertilizers. I would like to ask you for modifications to the NPDES permit and for more
monitoring on upper Norton Mill Creek. More specifically, can you modify the NPDES waste water permit to measure
and limit the future damage the waste water plant discharge is doing to the creek. These modifications include:
1. Requiring the Cullasaja Club to monitor the effluent for additional compounds, specifically those that were found to
have damaged Camelot Lake (our property) at the bottom of the ridge.
2. Limiting the maximum allowed discharge or volume of the permit. Currently the permit allows for 0.15 MGD
(Million Gallons/Day) or 150,000 gallons/day. The Cullasaja Club' s average use is approximately 1/10 of this
volume, with some minor variations. If you reduce the allowable volume by 1/2 to 2/3 to 0.75 or 0.05 MGD, this will
prevent a major increase in discharge which could further impair the creek.
3. Monitoring, studying and getting more data on the health of the stream. The stream is impaired but can't be listed
as such without a study of the damage and more data. The first step would be to sample upper Norton Mill Creek as
soon as possible. In the current basin wide plan, the first sampling of Norton Mill Creek is currently scheduled for the
summer of 2004. I feel this is too late.
I now live in Chapel Hill and work in the Research Triangle Park. Given the opportunity I would like to visit with you in
your office to discuss this matter. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at the number listed below.
Many thanks for your thorough review of this situation.
Regards,
Malcolm
P.S. Please note that I have also sent a copy of this letter to Ms. Kucken and have asked my brother, Blair Kendall,
to read this letter at the public meeting on March 13th.
Malcolm Kendall
BioVista Capital
[phone] x212
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Cullasaaa Club Waste Water Discharge Permit Renewal
Subject: Cullasaja Club Waste Water Discharge Permit Renewal
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 08:46:20 -0500
From: "Debbie Griffiths" <[e-mail]>
To: <christie [e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
To: Darlene Kucken, DWQ, Basin Planner - Savannah River Basin
Christie Jackson, DENR - Division of Water Quality
I understand that you have a meeting on Cullasaja Club's waste water plant discharge permit (which discharges into
Norton Mill Creek) Thursday, March 13 at 7PM at the Highlands Recreation Center. I have noticed a
significant increase in the chemicals in Norton Mill Creek over the years and would like to
request that the NC Division of Water Quality:
1) place strict limits on nitrogen and phosphorous in the new permit.
2) make the Cullasaja Club monitor for these and similar compounds three times per week, which is the frequency
that the Cullasaja Club must monitor for most other compounds.
3) decrease the total allowed discharge of the Cullasaja Club waste water plant by at least 3/a of the current permit
maximum. Currently the Club is only using around 1/l0th of their permitted capacity. There is absolutely no reason
that the Club should have a permit that allows them to discharge 10 times the current amount of effluent into Norton
Mill Creek when the Creek is already experiencing poor water quality.
Thank you for protecting our environment and downstream water quality.
Debbie Griffiths
281 Lombards Lane
Highlands, NC 28741
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Cullasaja Club Wastewater Plant Permit - Highlands, Macon County
Subject: Cullasaja Club Wastewater Plant Permit - Highlands, Macon County
Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2003 15:23:18 -0500
From: "Jim Groton" <JPGROTON©sablaw.com>
To: <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Dear Ms. Kucken and Ms. Jackson:
As a long-time taxpayer and weekend resident of Highlands, I'm writing to express my interest, and the
interest of many people I know in the Highlands area, in the current application of The Cullasaga Club to
have its wastewater plant permit renewed.
I have been hiking the watershed of Norton Mill Creek for over 35 years, and have been appalled at
the deterioration of water quality in this creek during the past several years. There is a lake in Whiteside
Cove that is fed by Norton Mill Creek that once was pristine, but now looks like a settlement pond from a
wastewater treatment plant. One of the saddest results of this situation is that Norton Mill Creek is
presently contributing to the pollution of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, supposedly one of the
crowning glories of Western North Carolina.
This deterioration in water quality appears to have been increased simultaneously and commensurately
with the development of The Cullasaja Club and other "improvements" on the ridge above Norton Mill
Creek.
I understand that it is within the power of your Department, when an applicant seeks to renew a
wastewater plant permit, to amend any renewal permit in ways that will help to correct problems that
have occurred in the past and to prevent further deterioration in water quality. 1 also understand that
you need to have continuing and contemporaneousl scientific data to guide your enforcement efforts.
To this end, since the change in this stream has been so dramatic in recent years, 1 join with hundreds
of other interested citizens in respectfully requesting that you take all reasonable steps, when
considering the amendment of any future volume of allowable effluent from this plant to an amount
more closely approximating the present discharge amounts; (2) requre the applicant to monitor the
nature of the effluent so that your Department will be able to gauge accurately the effect that this plant
is having on the stream: and (3) perform immediate sampling of the upper portion of this creek, or, if
funds and resources aren't immediately available, authorize a volunteer sampling and monitoring plan.
We hope that you can exercise your authority to take constructive and sensitive action to prevent further
deterioration of this vital tributary of the Chattooga River.
If you keep an email or mailing list for distribution of information concerining your Department's
continuing efforts to improve the quality of our environment, I would appreciate it if you would put me
on that list.
Sincerely,
James P. Groton
P.O. Box 991, Highlands, N.C. 28741
and
James P. Groton
2300 First Union Plaza
999 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3996
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DENR- Division of Water Quality
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Dear Christy JaOkson:
Subject: Monitoring ofNorton Mill Creek in Jackson County, NC.
I have been notified that an effort is being made by local residents and owners of property
affected by Norton Mill Creek to require the Cullasaja ClUb, which lies &the headwaters
of the creek, to monitor for nitrogen and phosphorous compounds at leastweekly.I
understand that*onitoring is currently being performed on a biannual basis as allowed
by the Cullasaja permit.
As a bomeownor whose property is adjacent to the stream, I join others in requesting that
this procedure for weekly monitoring be given serious and immediate consideration.
When 1 becamia property owner here in the early 1990's, the Norton MW Creek bad
brown trout up to 24 inches long, with some rainbow trout and other types. Today it
would be difficUlt to find even a minnow there. (This is no exaggeration). Additionally,
the stream can ixo longer serve as a source of recreation, because, in summer, it becomes
slime -covered in places.
Therefore, in view of the foregoing statements, 1 respectfully request that the above -
mentioned permit be revised to require weekly monitoring.
Sincerely, ;!
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Howard E. Alley
368 Neptune Drive
Higblimds, NC 28741
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sediments from developments on the ridge, from waste water plant discharge and by ridge home awners usage of fertilizers.
The Solution: Modify the NPDES waste water permit: Modifications:
1. Require CCullasaja Club monitorafifuent for additional compounds, specifically those found to have damaged Camelot Lake
at bottom of ridge. 2.Limit the maximum discharge orwlume of the permit. Reduce allowable volume by 112 to 213 to .75 or
0.05 MGD this will prevent a major! increase in discharge which could seriously Impair the creek. 3. Moniter,study and get
more data on the health of the stream. DWQ should sample upper Norton Mill as soon as possible. Also have the town of
Highlands strictly enforce erosion control measures for the new developments going up on the ridge, including the
Hardscrabble development. I understand that the last time Mr. kendall inspected the developments erosion control measures
were improperly installed and inadequate.
Its time to put things back in order.
Thank you.
Judge and'Mrs. David Foster
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From: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 16:26:34 -0500
To: Steve Mauney <[e-mail]>
FYI...
Subject: Re: Cullasaja Club Wastewater Plant Permit
From: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 11:06:09 -0500
To: [e-mail]
CC: Darlene Kucken <[e-mail]>
Thank you for your comments. I will forward them to the hearing officer for
his consideration.
[e-mail] wrote:
Dear Ms. Kucken and Ms. Jackson:
As a 4th generation weekend resident of Highlands, I am writing you about
my concerns over the Cullasaja Club wastewater plant permit. The impact of
this type of facility is taking too much of a toll on the Chattooga Wild
and Scenic River. Please amend the Cullasaja Club permit to correct the
problems that have occurred, and to limit the negative impact of future
development.
Thank you
Sincerely,
John Izard, Jr.
Sent to you per John Izard's instruction
Elaine Toyloy
Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia, Inc.
1201 West Peachtree Street
Suite 3300
Atlanta, GA 30309
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To: Dave Goodrich
From: Christie Jackson
CC: NPDES Permit File — NC0064416
Date: 10/08/02
Re: Requests for Public Hearing
The draft permit for Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP went to public notice on
August 7, 2002. To date, 33 comment letters have been received (27 requested a public
hearing) and are summarized below:
• "Unsanitary pollutants and unnatural Toads of sediment have been noted in the tributary
streams of the Chattooga River."
• "Stricter standards should be set forth and upheld."
• "A reddish -brown stain appears on the rocks along the water line and frothy white suds,
not unlike soap suds, appears in the pools at the bottom of the riffles and small water
falls."
• "The base of the stream bed has become much more silted and the quality of fishing has
declined since the early 80's"
• "If a more restrictive permit, requiring better management practices by the Cullasaja Club
can positively affect the condition of Norton Mill Creek, I am in favor of it."
• "I had no idea they were dumping southward since I thought they were on the north side
of the continental divide. Why then are they dumping on the south side? Is it because
they could not get a permit to dump on the north side?"
• `Their outflow is dumping into one of the few remaining pristine creeks. Who monitors
the quality of the output and how frequently does this occur?"
• "It was once a clear creek — all the children loved to play in the creek — but not since the
pollution."
• "The water has become black and ill -smelling."
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• "Neighbors downstream have noticed over the past 5 years: white froth, algae blooms,
bad smells and disappearing aquatic life."
• "I am extremely disturbed about the degradation of the stream and late below it."
• "The rapid development of the Highlands area comes at great cost to the natural
environment and we as land stewards must be careful that we do not let the enormous
popularity of this beautiful land destroy that which we find most appealing about it."
• "The health of the stream and of the lake has deteriorated substantially in the past 5
years."
• 'We must explore ways to realistically address this situation. This may be by reducing
the permitted volume dumped into the stream or by revisiting the spray irrigation that was
deleted at the last permit renewal."
• "I was quite shocked and disturbed to learn that the state has been permitting the
Cullasaja Club to discharge large quantities of wastewater from the sewage treatment
plant into Norton Mill Creek, resulting in siltation, pollution and general impairment of that
small creek which flows into the Chattooga River."
• "Surely some better way exists to deal with the effluent — perhaps to use it to water the
golf course that is part of the residential community as is done in some places, as so
doing would also help to alleviate a water shortage problem on the plateau."
• "Steps must be taken to prevent further damage to Norton Mill Creek."
• 'We live a very short distance from Norton Mill Creek and are very concerned about the
deteriorating water quality — It is our understanding that the Cullasaja Club wastewater
discharge is one of the major problems."
• "I am concerned about the drinking water that comes from my well. I am also concerned
about the advisability of recreational use of the stream."
• "I would like to request that rigorous maximum effluent measurements of nitrogen and
phosphorus be imposed and monitored more often than semi-annually."
• "Reducing the amount of effluent dumped into Norton Mill Creek is a prime objective for
us."
• Comments were submitted from Buzz Williams, Executive Director of the Chattooga
Conservancy (attached).
• Comments were submitted from The Honorable David S. Foster, District and City Judge,
State of Louisiana, Retired (attached).
• Comments were submitted from David A. Cull, General Manager, Cullasaja Homeowners
Association (attached).
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A public meeting was held on January 13, 1998 in reference to this permit. The permit was
issued on August 3, 1998 with the following recommendations from Preston Howard, Jr.,
P.E., Director:
• Issuance of the permit without any requirements for irrigation of the effluent.
• Requirement to perform instream monitoring for Dissolved Oxygen, Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean) and Temperature.
A fact sheet, containing more specific information about this permit, is attached for your
review.
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NPDES Permit # NC0064416 Renewal
Subject: NPDES Permit # NC0064416 Renewal
Date: The, 10 Sep 2002 13:32:48 -0400
From: "Chattooga Conservancy" <[e-mail]>
rabun.net>
To: <[e-mail]>
September 10, 2002
Ms. Jackson,
I am writing on behalf of the Chattooga Conservancy regarding your request for public comment on the proposed
renewal of the NPDES Permit for the wastewater treatment plant operated by the Cullasaja Club. The effluent from
this wastewater facility discharges into Norton Mill Creek, which is a major tributary to the Chattooga River. Please
accept the following comments on the proposal to consider renewal of this permit.
As you know Norton Mill Creek is on the Environmental Protection Agency's 303 (d) list of impaired streams.
However, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality has classified this stream as trout waters, to be managed as
Outstanding Resource Waters. To date the Division of Water Quality has not conducted adequate water quality
monitoring on Norton Mill Creek in order to determine stream condition. Sampling has been done below Camelot
Lake, but none above, where the resulting effects from the effluent from the Cullasaja Club would be more
pronounced. Thus, we ask that water quality monitoring data be collected from points above Camelot Lake before
any decision in made regarding the Cullasaja Club's NPDES permit. Finally, the previous requirements in the
Cullasaja Club permit called for the use of a spray irrigation system to disperse effluent from the wastewater plan
onto the Cullasaja Club golf course. This requirement was removed from the permit without adequate public
comment.
Consequently, the Chattooga Conservancy respectfully requests a public hearing on this important matter. The
questions regarding inadequate monitoring, stream impairment status, spray irrigation options and Outstanding
Recourse Waters "designation" all loom large in the balance of any decision to renew the NPDES permit for
Cullasaja Club's wastewater treatment plan. Please schedule a public meeting so the public may participate in
asking and seeking answers to the important questions regarding a decision on this permit renewal.
Sincerely,
Buzz Williams
Executive Director, Chattooga Conservancy
2368 Pinnacle Drive
Clayton, GA 30525
www.chattoogariver.orq
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DAVID S. FOSTER
HOME: 828-526-9556
OFFICE: 828-526-0223
FAX: [phone]
DAVID S. FOSTER
(DISTRICT AND CITY JUDGE • STATE OF LOUISIANA • RETIRED)
SPECIALIZING IN
MEDIATION • ARBITRATION • PRIVATE ADJUDICATION
August 31, 2002
Christie R. Jackson
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Ms. Jackson: Re: Norton Mill Creek
MAILING ADDRESS:
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We live a very short distance from Norton Mill Creek and are very
concerned about the deteriorating water quality of Norton Mill. It is our
understanding that the Cullasaja Club waste water discharge is one of the
major problems.
Based upon the information that we have reviewed we are informing you of
our concern about the water quality of Norton Mill Creek and do by this
letter request that the DENR hold a public hearing on the renewal of the
Cullasaja Club waste water discharge permit.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Hon. David S. Foster
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August 30, 2002
Attn: Christie R. Jackson
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Christie,
Re : Permit # NC0064416
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Thank you for your letter regarding the status of our wastewater discharge permit.
Under "monitoring requirements" — "measurement frequency" we are required to test 3
times per week for many characteristics. We are the only system on the mountain that
has been required to test that often and have been doing so since inception of the plant or
almost 15 years. As you can see by our reports over the years, we have not had any
problems. Is it possible to get the "monitoring requirements" — "measurement
frequency" changed to once a week instead of three times a week? Your review of this
request is very much appreciated. Thank you very much for your consideration. You
may contact me by phone, 828-526-3531, e-mail [e-mail], fax 828-
526-3560 or by regular mail with your comments and decision.
Sincerely,
avid A. Cull CCM
General Manager
Cullasaja HOA
Cullasaja Homeowners' Association, Inc.
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Phone [phone] :�'. Fax [phone]

Re: Norton Mill Creek...
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Subject: Re: Norton Mill Creek...
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:05:55 -0500
From: Trish MacPherson <[e-mail]>
To: Christie Jackson <christie [e-mail]>
We always try to go as far downstream on a trib as possible when doing
basinwide assessment, to get an idea of overall water quality coming out
of the watershed. For Norton Mill Cr there is only one state road that
crosses the stream and we sampled off of it: SR 1107, Jackson County.
Christie Jackson wrote:
>HiTrish-
> I'm getting ready to go to public hearing on a permit that discharges
> to Norton Mill Creek. I've got a question for you. The discharge is
> upstream of Camelot Lake and the residents are (and have been for a
> couple of permit cycles) concerned about the water quality of the
> creek and the lake. Looks like a sample was taken in 1999 for Benthic
> eval., but it was taken downstream of the lake. However, the concern
> is really upstream of the lake. Do you know if there was a specific
> reason for the chosen sample location? Any info you can give would be
> appreciated. I'd just like to be prepared in case the public starts
> throwing questions my way...
> Thanks-
> Christie
Trish Finn MacPherson
NCDWQ
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
919-733-6946 x238 FAX [phone]
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Cullasaja Club
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Subject: Cullasaja Club
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2003 08:55:43 -0500
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
The following should be addressed immediately, or with -in 30 days if
equipment needs to be ordered:
? The diffusers in the aeration basin must be repaired / serviced /
replaced. This should be part of a regular maintenance schedule.
? Tertiary filter must remain operational. Automatic backwash
capability and air scour capability must be restored. Filter media
should be replace as part of a regular service program.
? Mud pit after the tertiary filter should be pumped out and solids be
disposed of in either another treatment works, or at an approved
landfill.
? An appropriate thermometer suspended in glycerin must be placed in the
sampler storage cabinet.
? A stairwell and catwalk around the lower back of the treatment plant
should be installed to allow the operator safe access to the chlorine
contact chamber.
? There is an algae problem in the 5 day pond which may cause compliance
problems. Methods of limiting algal growth should be investigated and
implemented.
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Draft Permit NC0064416
Subject: Draft Permit NC0064416
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 16:02:42 -0400
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
Hi Christie:
I have reviewed this permit and would like to request the monitoring
page be modified to define the sampling point as the discharge of the 5
day detention pond.
regards,
Kevin
1 of 1
9/5/02 10:43 AN

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES Permit NC0064416
Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility
Cullasaja I Iomcowners Association \XAXXTP
Applicant Address:
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
Facility Address:
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
Permitted Flow
0.15 MGD
Type of Waste:
Domestic Wastewater
Facility/Permit Status:
Renewal
County:
Jackson
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Norton Mill Creek
Regional Office:
ARO
Stream Classification:
C-Trout with an
additional mgmt
strategy to protect
downstream
ORW waters
Quad
G6SW (Glenville)
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
Christie Jackson
Subbasin:
031301
Date:
April 3, 2001
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
0.14.
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Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
0.18
Average Flow (cfs):
1.7
IWC (%):
SUMMARY
This facility currently has the capacity to operate the treatment plant at 0.15 MGD.
Annual average monthly flow is below that, at approximately 0.015MGD. This facility is
100% domestic with no pretreatment program.
The discharge goes into Norton Mill Creek. Norton Mill Creek is classified as C-Trout
waters with an additional management strategy to protect downstream ORW waters.
(Special protection measures that apply to waters classified as ORW are set forth in 15A
NCAC 02B.0225. {attached})
Norton Mill Creek is no longer considered impaired. This stream was rated as impaired
during the last basin cycle by using fish community data from NCSR 1107 that resulted
in a Fair Bioclassification. The recommendation was to evaluate the sources of
sedimentation and/or excess nutrients in the watershed. In 1999, benthic
macroinvertebrates in Norton Mill Creek were sampled at one site about halfway down the
length of the stream (at NCSR 1107). The site received an Excellent benthic
macroinvertebrate bioclassification and the stream at this location is currently rated fully
supporting. 1
DWQ's ORW management strategy for the Chattooga River applies to the entire Norton
Mill Creek watershed. No new discharges or expansions are permitted and a 30-foot
buffer or stormwater controls are required for most new development.
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DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
TOXICITY TESTING:
Current Requirement: none
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: BASED ON THE PREVIOUS 2 YEARS
Per the computer printout (attached), this facility has had sporadic noncompliant
instances for BOD5 and Ammonia Nitrogen. The problem does not appear to be chronic.
The facility has had 4 "monthly" violations in the past 2 years.
INSTREAM MONITORING:
This facility is required to do instream monitoring for Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature
3 times per week.
PROPOSED CHANGES:
none
NUTRIENTS:
This facility is required to monitor Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Semi -Annually.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: August 7, 2002 (est.)
Permit Scheduled to Issue:
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit,
please contact Christie Jackson at [phone] ext. 538.
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
NAME: DATE:
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION / NPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE A
NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review
and application of NC General Statute
143.21, Public law 92-500 and other law-
ful standards and regulations, the North
Carolina Environmental Management
Commission proposes to .issue a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimin-
ation System (NPDES) , wastewater dis-
charge permit to the person(s) listed
below effective 45 days from the pub-
lish date of this notice.
Written comments regarding the pro-
posed permit will be accepted until 30
days after the publish• date o1 this
notice. All comments received prior to
that date are considered In the final
determinations regarding the proposed
permit. The Director of the NC Division
of Water Quality may decide to hold a
public meeting for -,the proposed permit
should the Division receive a signilicant
degree of public interest... •
Copies of the draft permit And other
supporting information on file used to
determine conditions present in, the
'draft pen»it are available upon request
and payment of the cost of the produc-
tion. Mall comment and/or requests for
information to the NC Division of Water
Quality at the above address or call Ms.
Christie Jackson at [phone].
extension 538. Please Include the
NPDES permit number (attached) In any
communication. Interested persons
may also visit the Division of Water
Quality at 512 N. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh. NC 27604-1148 between the
hour of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to
review Information on tile.
NPDES, Permit Number N00064416,
Cuilasaja Homeowners Association
WWTP, 1371 O`ullasaja Club Drive,
Highlands, NC 28741 has applied for a
permit renewal for a facility located In
Jackson County discharging treated
wastewater into Norton MIII Creak in the
Savannah River Basin. Currently
ammonia, fecal conform and total resid-
ual chlorine are water quality limited.
This discharge may affect future alloca-
tions in this portion of the receiving
stream.
20
S E P 1 1 2002
4
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 O&
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 mdke 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.
r411-his 9 day of
(Signature of person making affidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before me/this
day of
2,00 Z
22PZ
Notar Public
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:
Permit number NC0064416 to
Cullasaja Homeowners Association -
for the Cullasaja WWTP located at 1371
Cullasaja Club Drive, East of US
Highway 64 and NC Highway 28
Intersection in Jackson County, for the
discharge of treated domestic waste-
water into the Norton Mill Creek.
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 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 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 13, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Highlands Recreation
Center, US Highway 64, East of
Highlands, Highlands, North Carolina
28741.
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.
....urIWICtiIY IV7v. 45
NORTH CAROLINA
Jackson County
AFFIDAVIT O 1'
l
-.1ii
fj.
-4 2003
ICAT.ION
Before the undersigned, a Notary-Pub1ic -of said bounty and State,
duly commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to
administer oaths, personally appeared 96' ta1-
who is first duly sworn, deposes and says: that he -she is
E
(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;
4ei la Q c
2-00 3
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 �- �' ° J
(Signature of person making -affidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before*, this
day of
Notary Public
My Commission expires.
2 - z-8'"' 07

IrYstream Data Review
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) 2000
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
11.93
12.85
12.62
February
11.14
11.91
11.74
March
10.71
10.35
10.42
April
10
9.34
10.43
May
8.62
7.92
8.56
June
7.21
7.53
July
6
7' .170
6.22
August
5.39
7.2
6
September
7.02
7.02
7.69
October
7.4
8.09
7.74
November
10.22
8.18
10.51
December
12.3
8.9
12
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Irtstream Data Review
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) 2001
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
11.7
9
11
February
10.83
8.31
10.94
March
10.6
7.9
10.7
April
9.2
7.04
9
May
8.4
6.96
7.6
June
8.4
20.2
9.2
July
'i 1 3
8.27
7.2
August
8
7.7
7.7
September
9.1
8.87
9
October
9.08
4.86
8.8
November
9.7
9.7
10.1
December
10.1
10.49
10.3
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Iristream Data Review
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
2002
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
10.75
10.66
10.8
February
11.5
12.7
11.1
March
10.82
11.47
10.86
April
9.06
10.85
8.97
May
8.2
9.94
8.7
June
9.01
9.3
8.35
July
7.02
8.6
6.61
August
5.25
9.7
5.43
September
6.95
7.81
7.09
October
8.4
9.04
8.58
November
12.01
10.63
12.29
December
9.69
10.61
9.62
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Instream Data Review
Temperature (Degrees C) 2000
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
4.4
3.4
4.2
February
5
2.8
4.8
March
6.8
9.5
6.8
April
9
11.6
9
May
11.6
16.6
12
June
15.9
19.6
15.6
July
17.4
21
17.6
August
16.9
20.42
16.7
September
15
18.3
14.8
October
10.4
13.9
9.95
November
7.26
8.83
7.08
December
2.6
4.43
2.4
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Id -stream Data Review
Temperature (Degrees C) 2001
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
4.6
4.5
4.3
February
6.23
6.4
6.1
March
6.7
7
6.7
April
10.25
11.61
10.28
May
12.8
15.5
13
June
16.3
19
16.2
July
17.3
19.7
17.3
August
16.6
20.7
16.7
September
16.05
19.4
16.1
October
11.1
13.7
11.1
November
7.4
10.3
7.4
December
7.4
9.8
7.6
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Idstream Data Review
Temperature (Degrees C) 2002
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
3.9
1.1
3.8
February
7
6.84
7.4
March
7.2
9.3
7.2
April
11.35
13.96
11.52
May
13.3
19.2
13.2
June
14.7
22
14.7
July
17.69
23.5
17.98
August
18.5
23.9
19.2
September
16.9
20.9
17.2
October
14.02
17.1
14.1
November
8.6
9.17
8.68
December
6.03
3.9
6.1 ,
3/6/03 NC0064416 CRJ

Instream Data Review
Fecal Coliform (#/100mL) 2000
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
4.082
<1
6.596
February
2
2.163
2.714
March
8.684
<1.26
3.022
April
1.68
<1
<1
May
4.5
1.8
3.9
June
79.2
1.05
66.3 -
July
35.1
1.7
34.6
August
29.3
1.05
34.1
September
28.04
4.22
31.98
October
18.76
30
18.72
November
2.46
1.925
3.52
December
1.68
1.04
2.34
3/6/03 Nc0064416 CRJ

Iristream Data Review
Fecal Coliform (#/100mL) 2001
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
12.47
11.09
12.39
February
7.27
4.6
6.84
March
8.68
4.65
14.8
April
7.44
5.85
8.46
May
8.19
10.2
19.5
June
17.2
44.33
17.2
July
19.5
23.4
19.4
August
-__21_
23.2
13.3
September
- (, 107.7' ,•
8.48
46.3
October
5.9_- -
6.51
5.6
November
5.9
<4
<4
December
<4
4.43
J 5.6
3/6/03 NC0064416 CRJ

Iristream Data Review
Fecal Coliform (#/100mL) 2002
Month
Average Upstream
Average Effluent
Average Downstream
January
<4
<4
<1
February
<4
<4
<4
March
<4
<4
<4
April
4.55
<4
5.4
May
<4
<4
<4
June
5.53
4.57
5.77
July
12.89
<4
5.02
August
17.129
4.16
20.091
September
20.47
5.08
37.8
October
4.75
<4
13.65
November
5.03
<4
<4
December
5.4
<4
5.03
3/6/03 NC0064416 CRJ

SAVANNAH River Basin
Name & Description
Total
Class Index # Subbasin Miles Use Cause of Impairment miles acres Approach Potential Sources
(Acres) Rating
Part 5
Biologically impaired waters. Pollution/pollutant monitoring will place waters
on Part 1 or Part 2.
Priority
Rivers, Streams and Creeks
Norton Mill Creel:
From source to Chattooga River
C Tr +
31301 4.5 PS Historical listing for 4.5 PPl
'sediment' based on
biological impairment
Low
Part 5 SAVANNAH Summary
Total watcrbody-pollutant/pollution combination miles: 4.5
Total wwaterbody-pollutantpollution combination acres: 0
Number of waterbody-pollutant/pollution combinations: 1
April 3, 2000
North Carolina's 2000 § 303(d) List Part 5, SAVANNAH, Page 92 of 11:

Residual Chlorine and Ammonia Toxicity Assessment
Residual Chlorine
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (ug
Fecal Limit
Ratio of 0.6 :1
0.2325
17.0
0
62.42
27.24
Ammonia as NH3
(summer)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (n'
Ammonia as NH3
(winter)
0.14
0.15
0.2325
1.0
0.22
62.42
1.47
w7Q10 (CFS) £x>
200/l0oms DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 0.15
DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 0.2325
STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.8
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL 0.22
IWC (%) 56.36
Allowable Concentration (n• 3.02
CRJ
NC0064416
5/7/02

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 NC0064416 to
Cullasaja Homeowners Association -
for the Cullasaja WWTP located at 1371
Cullasaja Club Drive, East of US
Highway 64 and NC Highway 28
Intersection in Jackson County, for the
discharge of treated domestic waste-
water into the Norton Mill Creek.
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. 0n 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
thts 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 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 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: January 30, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Highlands Recreation
Center, US Highway 64, East of
Highlands, Highlands, North Carolina
28741.
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
NORTH CAROLINA
Jackson County
F E B 1 9 2003
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;
z
vv 3
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 ��- - 7 Zoe 3
(Signature of person making affidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this
day of
Notary Public
My Commission expires.

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
CLIPPING OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
ATTACHED HERE
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY
THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
UANAREMENT
COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hearing
has been scheduled colt
corning the proposed renewal
and issuance of the following
.NPDES permit:
Permit number NC0064416 to
Cullasaja Homeowners
Association - for the
Cullasaja WWTP located at
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive,
East of US Highway 64 and
NC Highway 28 Intersection
in Jackson County, for the
discharge of treated
domestic wastewater into
the Norton Mill Creek.
PURPOSE: This applicant
has 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 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
Caroline Environ-mental
Management Corn -mission's
permitting procedure will be
presented by the Division of
Water Quality.
2. An explanation of the action
for which the permit is required
is required may be made
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 tine 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
Division Matt a1 the time of
registration.
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 30, 2003 at
7:00 P.M.
WHERE: Highlands
- Recreation_ Center, LIS Highway
64, East of Highlands -
Highlands, North Carokna;.
28741
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 appkcatlons and other
information are on file at the
Division ct!f 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 request
regarding this resifts shoukt
make reference to the parfait
numbers(s) listed above.
(99) 1NCDIV-x1, 1/1/03-c-C
NORTH CAROLINA
JACKSON COUNTY
LEGAL NOTICES Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Macon
County, North Carolina, duly commissioned, qualified and
authorized by law to administer oaths personally,appeared
�o�x.oc l&u.6w • Ct~t�r ra�
who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that she /he
is
eapt d
(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:
►aj3,1oa.
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 1-597
of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
This 31 day of -Dzo' -,I4„A 20 Ord..
1 , Vt11 GeTti • CV .P.mO.Q)
Signature of'person making affidavit
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 31 day of
.hmanboi,
20O
Notary Public •
My Commission Expires My Commission Expires April ?0, 2003

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
•
CLIPPING OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
ATTACH
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD 8Y
THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
SUBJECT: A public hearing
has been scheduled con-
cerning' the proposed renewal
and issuance of the following
NPDES permit:
Permit number NC0064416
10 Cullasaja Homeowners
Association — for the Cullasaja
WWTP located al 1371
Cullasaja Club Drive, East of
US Highway 64 and NC
Highway 28 intersection in
Jackson County, for the
discharge of treated domestic
wastewater into the Norton Mill
Creek.
PURPOSE: This applicant
has applied. (or 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 end
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 pertinent
public comment on whether to
issue, modify, or deny the
gem*.
PROCEDURE: The hearing
WIN be conducted in the
following manner.
1. An explanation of the
North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission's
permitting procedure will be
presented by the Drolsion 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 on 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 wit 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 13, 2003
at 7:00 P.M.
WHERE: Highlands
Recreation Center
US Highway 64,
East of Highlands.
Highlands, North Carolina
28741
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 Mall 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 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 corn.
. ments and requests regarding
this matter should make
reference to the permit
number(s) listed above.
(99)1N1i1Vx1ch2'5'03 C...
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
tl 'tg hfiliopo, n
.J1 l r.tfs..0. D
who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that she /he
is
?Ache
(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:
U.o' \o
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 55 'day of 1ouetr 20f s
Signature of person making affidavit
Swom to and subscribed before me,
this 5_day of r..PrSt/
200�
l.:lv.Jla 2
V Notary Public •
My Commission Expires MY Coinmission Expires Apr8'30, 2003

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
SS.
NORTH CAROLINA
4. Cross examination of
Persons presenting testi-,
mony will not be allowed;
however, the hearing off1-i
cer may ask questions for!
clarification.
5.The hearing record may
be closed at the conclusion
of the meeting.
WHEN:
March 13, 2CO3 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Highlands Recreation
Center
US Highway 64,
East of Highlands
Highlands, North Carolina
28741
INFORMATION: A copy
of the draft NPDES per-
mit(s) and a map showing
the location of the dis-
charge(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 Salis-
bury 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 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
(5359)'
NOTICE 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
NC0064416 to Cullasaia
Homeowners Association -
for the Cullasaia WWTP
located at 1371, Cullasaia
Club Drive, East of US
Highway 64 and NC High-
way 28 Intersection in
Jackson County, for the
discharge of treated do-
mestic wastewater info
the Norton Mill Creek.
PURPOSE :This applicant
has applied far renewal of
the NPDES permit for tie
discharge of treated indus-
trial and domestic waste-
water into waters of the
Savannah River Basin.
'On the basis of prelimi-
nary staff review and ap-
plication of Article 21 of
Chapter 143, General Stat-
utes of North Carolina,
and other lawful standards
and regulations, the North
Carolina Environmental
Management Commission
proposes to renew, and is-
sue an NPDES permit for
this facility subject to spe-
cific pollutant limitations
and special conditions.
The Director of the Divi-
sion of Water Quality pur-
suant 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 he held to receive
all pertinent public com-
ment on whether to issue,
modify, or deny the per-
mit.
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 mode by
the 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
td speak will indicate this
intent at the time of regis-
tration at the meeting. So
that all persons desiring to
speak may do so, lengthy
stuternents may he 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
l at the time of registration.
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 -
Times on the following dates:Pebruary 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, 2003
(3ignature of person ng affidavit)
Sworn to an subscribed before me the 7th day of
Feburary, 2003
SuTuNAP
i(N tary Public)
lDdly Commission expires the lst, December, 2007.

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES Permit NC0064416
Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility
Cullasaja Homeowners Association WWTP
Applicant Address:
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
Facility Address:
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
Permitted Flow
0.15 MGD
Type of Waste:
Domestic Wastewater
Facility/Permit Status:
Renewal
County:
Jackson
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Norton Mill Creek
Regional Office:
ARO
Stream Classification:
C-Trout with an
additional mgrnt
strategy to protect
downstream
ORW waters
Quad
G6SW (Glenville)
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
Christie Jackson
Subbasin:
031301
Date:
April 3, 2001
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
0.14
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
0.18
Average Flow (cfs):
1.7
IWC (%):
SUMMARY
This facility currently has the capacity to operate the treatment plant at 0.15 MGD.
Annual average monthly flow is below that, at approximately 0.015MGD. This facility is
100% domestic with no pretreatment program.
The discharge goes into Norton Mill Creek. Norton Mill Creek is classified as C-Trout
waters with an additional management strategy to protect downstream ORW waters.
(Special protection measures that apply to waters classified as ORW are set forth in 15A
NCAC 02B.0225. {attached})
Norton Mill Creek is no longer considered impaired. This stream was rated as impaired
during the last basin cycle by using fish community data from NCSR 1107 that resulted
in a Fair Bioclassification. The recommendation was to evaluate the sources of
sedimentation and/or excess nutrients in the watershed. In 1999, benthic
macroinvertebrates in Norton Mill Creek were sampled at one site about halfway down the
length of the stream (at NCSR 1107). The site received an Excellent benthic
macroinvertebrate bioclassification and the stream at this location is currently rated fully
supporting.
DWQ's ORW management strategy for the Chattooga River applies to the entire Norton
Mill Creek watershed. No new discharges or expansions are permitted and a 30-foot
buffer or stormwater controls are required for most new development.
Page 1 of 2

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
TOXICITY TESTING:
Current Requirement: none
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: BASED ON THE PREVIOUS 2 YEARS
Per the computer printout (attached), this facility has had sporadic noncompliant
instances for BOD5 and Ammonia Nitrogen. The problem does not appear to be chronic.
The facility has had 4 "monthly" violations in the past 2 years.
INSTREAM MONITORING:
This facility is required to do instream monitoring for Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature
3 times per week.
PROPOSED CHANGES:
none
NUTRIENTS:
This facility is required to monitor Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Semi -Annually.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: August 7, 2002 (est.)
Permit Scheduled to Issue:
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit,
please contact Christie Jackson at [phone] ext. 538.
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
NAME: DATE:
Page 2 of 2

ENR-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT T15A: 02B .0200
Quality Criteria for Ammonia - 1984"; EPA document number
440/5-85-001; NITS number PB85-227114; July 29, 1985 (50 FR
30784) or "Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (Saltwater) -
1989"; EPA document number 440/5-88-004; NTIS number
PB89-169825. This material related to ammonia toxicity is hereby
incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and
editions and is available for inspection at the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Library, 512 North Salisbury
Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies may be obtained from the
National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road,
Springfield, Virginia 22161 at a cost of forty-seven dollars ($47.00).
(c) All expanded NPDES wastewater discharges in High Quality Waters shall be
required to provide the treatment described in Sub -Item (1)(b) of this Rule,
except for those existing discharges which expand with no increase in permitted
pollutant loading.
(2) Development activities which require an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan in
accordance with rules established by the NC Sedimentation Control Commission or local
erosion and sedimentation control program approved in accordance with 15A NCAC 4B
.0218, and which drain to and are within one mile of High Quality Waters (HQW) shall
be required to follow the stormwater management rules as specified in 15A NCAC 2H
.1000. Stormwater management requirements specific to HQW are described in 15A
NCAC 2H .1006.
(3) Listing of Waters Classified HQW with Specific Actions. Waters classified as HQW
with specific actions to protect exceptional water quality are listed as follows: Thorpe
Reservoir [Little Tennessee River Basin, Index No. 2-79-23-(1)] including all of its
tributaries shall be managed with respect to wastewater discharges through Item (1) of
this Rule. Item (2) of this Rule shall not be applied in association with this HQW
because of the local government implementation of WS-III stormwater management
requirements.
If an applicant objects to the requirements to protect high quality waters and believes degradation is
necessary to accommodate important social and economic development, the applicant may contest these
requirements according to the provisions of G.S. 143-215.1(e) and 150B-23.
History Note:
Authority G.S. 143-214.1; 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a)(1);
Eff. October 1, 1995;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; April 1, 1996.
15A NCAC 02B .0225 OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS
(a) General In addition to the existing classifications, the Commission may classify unique and special
surface waters of the state as outstanding resource waters (ORW) upon finding that such waters are of
exceptional state or national recreational or ecological significance and that the waters have exceptional
water quality while meeting the following conditions:
(1) that the water quality is rated. as excellent based on physical, chemical or biological
information;
(2) the characteristics which make these waters unique and special may not be protected by
the assigned narrative and numerical water quality standards.
(b) Outstanding Resource Values In order to be classified as ORW, a water body must exhibit one or more
of the following values or uses to demonstrate it is of exceptional state or national recreational or ecological
significance:
(1) there are outstanding fish (or commercially important aquatic species) habitat and
fisheries;
(2) there is an unusually high level of water -based recreation or the potential for such
recreation;
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(3) the waters have already received some special designation such as a North Carolina or
National Wild and Scenic River, Native or Special Native Trout Waters, National
Wildlife Refuge, etc, which do not provide any water quality protection;
((4) the waters represent an important component of a state or national park or forest; or
(5) the waters are of special ecological or scientific significance such as habitat for rare or
endangered species or as areas for research and education.
(c) Quallity Standards for ORW
(1) Freshwater: Water quality conditions shall clearly maintain and protect the outstanding
resource values of waters classified ORW. Management strategies to protect resource
values shall be developed on a site specific basis during the proceedings to classify
waters as ORW. At a minimum, no new discharges or expansions of existing discharges
shall be permitted, and stormwater controls for all new development activities requiring
an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan in accordance with rules established by the
NC Sedimentation Control Commission or an appropriate local erosion and
sedimentation control program shall be required to follow the stormwater provisions as
specified in 15A NCAC 2H .1000. Specific stormwater requirements for ORW areas are
described in 15A NCAC 2H .1007.
(2) Saltwater: Water quality conditions shall clearly maintain and protect the outstanding
resource values of waters classified ORW. Management strategies to protect resource
values shall be developed on a site -specific basis during the proceedings to classify
waters as ORW. At a minimum, new development shall comply with the stormwater
provisions as specified in 15A NCAC 2H .1000. Specific stormwater management
requirements for saltwater ORWs are described in 15A NCAC 2H .1007. New
non -discharge permits shall meet reduced loading rates and increased buffer zones, to be
determined on a case -by -case basis. No dredge or fill activities shall be allowed if those
activities would result in a reduction of the beds of submerged aquatic vegetation or a
reduction of shellfish producing habitat as defined in 15A NCAC 3I .0101(b)(20)(A) and
(B), except for maintenance dredging, such as that required to maintain access to existing
channels and facilities located within the designated areas or maintenance dredging for
activities such as agriculture. A public hearing is mandatory for any proposed permits to
discharge to waters classified as ORW.
Additional actions to protect resource values shall be considered on a site specific basis during the
proceedings to classify waters as ORW and shall be specified in Paragraph (e) of this Rule. These actions
may include anything within the powers of the commission. The commission shall also consider local
actions which have been taken to protect a water body in determining the appropriate state protection
options. Descriptions of boundaries of waters classified as ORW are included in Paragraph (e) of this Rule
and in the Schedule of Classifications (15A NCAC 2B .0302 through 2B .0317) as specified for the
appropriate river basin and shall also be described on maps maintained by the Division of Water Quality.
(d) Petition Process Any person may petition the Commission to classify a surface water of the state as an
ORW. The petition shall identify the exceptional resource value to be protected, address how the water
body meets the general criteria in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, and the suggested actions to protect the
resource values. The Commission may request additional supporting information from the petitioner, The
Commission or its designee shall initiate public proceedings to classify waters as ORW or shall inform the
petitioner that the waters do not meet the criteria for ORW with an explanation of the basis for this
decision. The petition shall be sent to:
Director
DENR/Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The envelope containing the petition shall clearly bear the notation: RULE -MAKING PETITION FOR
ORW CLASSIFICATION.
(e) Listing of Waters Classified ORW with Specific Actions Waters classified as ORW with specific
actions to protect exceptional resource values are listed as follows:
(1) Roosevelt Natural Area [White Oak River Basin, Index Nos. 20-36-9.5-(1) and
20-36-9.5-(2)] including all fresh and saline waters within the property boundaries of the
natural area shall have only new development which complies with the low density
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option in the stormwater rules as specified in 15A NCAC 2H .1005(2)(a) within 575 feet
of the Roosevelt Natural Area (if the development site naturally _drains to the Roosevelt
Natural Area).
(2) Chattooga River ORW Area (Little Tennessee River Basin and Savannah
River
Drainage
ge
Area): the following
undesignated waterbodies that are tributaryo
segments shall comply with Paragraph (c) of this Rule in order to protect
the discharges to
designated
waters as per Rule .0203 of this Section. However, expansions of no increase in pollutant loading
n'
these segments shall be allowed if there
(A) North and South Fowler Creeks,
(B) Green and Norton Mill Creeks,
(C) Cane Creek,
(D) Ammons Branch,
(E) Glade Creek, and
(F) Associated tributaries.
(3) Henry Fork ORW Area (Catawba River Basin): the following Vundesignated hwaterbodi
c) of this
es
that are tributary to ORW designated segments shall comply Paragraph
Rule in order to protect the designated waters as per Rule .0203 of this Section:
(A) Ivy Creek,
(B) Rock Creek, and
(C) Associated tributaries.
South Fork New and New Rivers ORW Area [New River Basin (Index
ere requirements
t
(4)
and 10)]: the following management strategs,shalladdition
be applied to protect the designated
specified in Subparagraph (c)(1) of this Rule,P
ORW areas: (A) Stormwater controls described in Subparagraph (c)(1) of this Rule shall apply
ed
within one mile and draining tewagstewate discharges`located upstream of
areas;
(B) New or expanded .NPDES permitted
the designated ORW shall be permitted such that the following water quality
standards are maintained in the ORW segment:
(i) the total volume of treated wastewater for allupstream discharges
combined shall not exceed 50 percent of the total instream flow in the
designated ORW under 7Q10 conditions;
(ii) a safety factor shall be applied to any chemical allocation such that the
effluent limitation for a specific chemical constituent shall be the more
stringent of either the limitation allocated under design conditions
(pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B .0206) for the normal standardd at tie int
of discharge, or the limitation
at theups
ted ream sream border of the ORW under
one-half the normal sta
segment;
(iii) a safety factor shall be applied to any discharge of complex was
test atfer
(those containing or potentially containing toxicants) to p
whole effluent
chronic toxicity in the ORW segment by setting the effluent
toxicity limitation at the higher (more stringent) percentage
determined under design conditions (pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B .0206)
for either the instream effluent concentration the e discharge were at
or twice the effluent concentration calculated
the upstream border of the ORW segment;
(C) New or expanded NPDES permitted wastewater discharges located upstream of
the designated ORW shall comply with the following:
(i) Oxygen Consuming Wastes: Effluent limitations shall be as follows:
BOD = 5 mg/1, and NH3-N = 2 mg/1;
(ii) Total Suspended Solids: Discharges of total suspendedtrodst (TwS)
shall be limited to effluent concentrations of 10 g/1 for
and to 20 mg/1 for all other waters;
(iii) Emergency Requirements: Failsafe treatment d gnsntire treatm shall e
employed, including stand-by power capability for
s
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works, dual train design for all treatment components, or equivalent
failsafe treatment designs;
(iv) Nutrients: Where nutrient overenrichment is projected to be a concern,
effluent limitations shall be set for phosphorus or nitrogen, or both.
(5) Old Field Creek (New River Basin): the undesignated portion of Old Field Creek (from
its source to Call Creek) shall comply with Paragraph (c) of this Rule in order to protect
the designated waters as per Rule .0203 of this Section.
(6) In the following designated waterbodies, no additional restrictions shall be placed on new
or expanded marinas. The only new or expanded NPDES permitted discharges that shall
be allowed shall be non -domestic, non -process industrial discharges. The Alligator River
Area (Pasquotank River Basin) extending from the source of the Alligator River to the
,U.S. Highway 64 bridge including New Lake Fork, North West Fork Alligator River,
Juniper Creek, Southwest Fork Alligator River, Scouts Bay, Gum Neck Creek, Georgia
Bay, Winn Bay, Stumpy Creek Bay, Stumpy Creek, Swann Creek (Swann Creek Lake),
Whipping Creek (Whipping Creek Lake), Grapevine Bay, Rattlesnake Bay, The Straits,
The Frying Pan, Coopers Creek, Babbitt Bay, Goose Creek, Milltail Creek, Boat Bay,
Sandy Ridge Gut (Sawyer Lake) and Second Creek, but excluding the Intracoastal
Waterway (Pungo River -Alligator River Canal) and all other tributary streams and canals.
(7) In the following designated waterbodies, the only type of new or expanded marina that
shall be allowed shall be those marinas located in upland basin areas, or those with less
than 10 slips, having no boats over 21 feet in length and no boats with heads. The only
new or expanded NPDES permitted discharges that shall be allowed shall be
non -domestic, non -process industrial discharges.
(A) The Northeast Swanquarter Bay Area including all waters northeast of a line
from a point at Lat. 35 ° 23' 51" and Long. 76° 21' 02" thence southeast along
the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge hunting closure boundary (as defined
by the 1935 Presidential Proclamation) to Drum Point.
(B) The Neuse-Southeast Pamlico Sound Area (Southeast Pamlico Sound Section of
the Southeast Pamlico, Core and Back Sound Area); (Neuse River Basin)
including all waters within an area defined by a line extending from the southern
shore of Ocracoke Inlet northwest to the Tar -Pamlico River and Neuse River
basin boundary, then southwest to Ship Point.
(C) The Core Sound Section of the Southeast Pamlico, Core and Back Sound Area
(White Oak River Basin), including all waters of Core Sound and its tributaries,
but excluding Nelson Bay, Little Port Branch and Atlantic Harbor at its mouth,
and those tributaries of Jarrett Bay that are closed to shellfishing.
(D) The Western Bogue Sound Section of the Western Bogue Sound and Bear Island
Area (White Oak River Basin) including all waters within an area defined by a
line from Bogue Inlet to the mainland at SR 1117 to a line across Bogue Sound
from the southwest side of Gales Creek to Rock Point, including Taylor Bay and
the Intracoastal Waterway.
(E) The Stump Sound Area (Cape Fear River Basin) including all waters of Stump
Sound and Alligator Bay from marker Number 17 to the western end of
Permuda Island, but excluding Rogers Bay, the Kings Creek Restricted Area and
Mill Creek.
(F) The Topsail Sound and Middle Sound Area (Cape Fear River Basin) including
all estuarine waters from New Topsail Inlet to Mason Inlet, including the
Intracoastal Waterway and Howe Creek, but excluding Pages Creek and Futch
Creek.
(8) In the following designated waterbodies, no new or expanded NPDES permitted
discharges and only new or expanded marinas with less than 10 slips, having no boats
over 21 feet in length and no boats with heads shall be allowed.
(A) The Swanquarter Bay and Juniper Bay Area (Tar -Pamlico River Basin)
including all waters within a line beginning at Juniper Bay Point and running
south and then west below Great Island, then northwest to Shell Point and
including Shell Bay, Swanquarter and Juniper Bays and their tributaries, but
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excluding all waters northeast of a line from a point at Lat. 323'
51" anWilfed
Long. 76° 21' 02" thence southeast along
by utheer National 1935 Presidential
Refuge hunting closure boundary (as
Proclamation) to Drum Point and also excludingthe Blowout Canal, Hydeland
Canal, Juniper Canal and Quarter Canal.
(B) The Back Sound Section of the Southeast Pamlico, Core and Back Sound Area
(White Oak River Basin) including that area of Bacthen north k Soundo lie extending
di g point from
Core Sound west along Shackl� ffe n Banks, shore of Middle Marshes (to include
of Middle Marshes and along
all of Middle Marshes), then west to Rush Point on Harker's Island, .and along
the southern shore of Harker's Island back to Core Sound.
•
(C) The Bear Island Section of the Western Bogue Sound and Bear island Area
(White Oak River Basin) including all waters within
northeastdefined by a line
mout6 of Goose
from the western most point on Bear Island to
Creek on the mainland, east to the southwest mouth of Queen Creek, then south
to green marker No. 49, then northeast to the northern Iand tst point on the southeast
ins
Island, then southeast along the shoreline of Huggins s
most point of Huggins Island, then south to the northeastern most point on
Dudley Island, then southwest along the shoreline of Dudley Island to the
eastern tip of Bear Island.
(D) The Masonboro Sound Area (Cape Fear River Basin) including all waters
between the Barrier Islands and the mainland from Carolina Beach , Inlet to
Masonboro Inlet. (9) Black and South Rivers ORW Area (Cape Fear River Basin) [Index Nos. 18,68-(0.5)
,
18-68-(33), 18-68-(11.5), 18-68-12-(0.5), 18-68-12-(11.5), and '18-68-2]: the following
management strategies, in addition to the discharge requirements specified in.
Subparagraph (c)(1) of this Rule, shall be applied to protect the designated ORW areas:
(A) Stormwater controls described in Subparagraph (c)(1) of this Rule shall apply
within one mile and draining to the designated ORW areas;
(B) New or expanded NPDES permitted wastewater discharges located one on the ddesigna le
e
upstream of the stream segments designated ORW (up
mainstem and upstream into direct tributaries to the designated mainstem) shall
comply with the following discharge restrictions:
(i) Oxygen Consuming Wastes: Effluent limitations shall be as follows:
BOD = 5 mg/1 and NH3-N = 2 mg/1;
(u) Total Suspended Solids: Discharges of total suspended solids (TSS)
shall be limited to effluent concentrations of 20 mg/1;
(iii) Emergency Requirements: Failsafe treatment designs shall be
employed, including stand-by power capability for entire treatment
works, dual train design for all treatment components, or eq
uivalen
failsafe treatment designs;
(iv) Nutrients: Where nutrient overenrichment is projected to be a concern,
effluent limitations shall be set for phosphorus or nitrogen, or both.
•
(v) Toxic substances: In cases where complex discharges (those containing
or potentially containing toxicants) may be currently present in the
discharge, a safety factor shall be applied to any chemical or whole
effluent toxicity allocation. The limit for a specific chemical
constituent shall be allocated at one-half of
normal standard at
design conditions. Whole effluent toxicity s
be allocated to protect
for chronic toxicity at an effluent concentration equal to twice that
which is acceptable under flow design criteria (pursuant to 15A NCAC
2B .0206). ex No. 15-2]: all undesignated
(10) Lake Waccamaw ORW Area (LumbeWl�Basin) ll comply with Paragraph (c) of this
waterbodies that are tributary to Laker Rule .0203 of this Section.Rule in order to protect the designated waters as pe
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SAVANNAH, HIWASEE, LITTLE TENNESSEE & WATAUGA
RIVER BASIN
Implementation Packet
Revised July 15, 2002
Originally Based on the 2002 Basinwide Water Qua/ify Plans
Callie Dobson
NC DENR - D WQ
Basinwide Planning Program
[e-mail]
919-733-5083 x583
This information packet has been designed to help facilitate communication between the Asheville and Winston-Salem Regional
Offices, the NPDES Unit and the Basinwide Planning Program on activities in the Savannah, Hiwassee, Little Tennessee and
Watauga basins. The packet will be used to assist DWQ with implementation of some of the recommendations set out in the
2002 Basinwide Water Quality Plans for these basins. Information recorded in this packet by Regional Office staff will also be
used by the Basinwide Planning Program in developing the 2007 basin plans.
Again, the idea here is to not run up on 2007 and have to review five years worth of information! Implementation meetings will
be held every 6 months (or so) to review this packet. If we stay in good communication with each other, the face-to-face
meetings will be short and sweet! I appreciate the work that you do. It makes my job easier! Call me anytime.
c.
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SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
SAVANNAH — Subbasin 03-13-01
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
Norton Mill Creek
03-13-01
Headwaters draining to Camelot Lake
are seeing lots of development.
Elevated nutrient levels in the lake.
Whole watershed under ORW mgmt
strategy for Chattooga River
Sample above the lake next time.
Implement ORW mgmt strategy;
expansion must maintain existing
loading (Cullasaja Homeowners).
Chattooga River
03-13-01
Headwaters draining to Cashiers Lake
continue to be developed. Lake is
eutrophic with elevated DO, pH and
algae blooms. Sampling ab and be
Cashiers WWTP show problems with
the facility. Sampling also shows
elevated fecal coliform levels ab the
facility, but drastically reduced be.
Citizens should start a volunteer
monitoring program around the lake.
Need for planning (Cashiers isn't even
incorporated). Work with the facility
to find out what the problem is.
Susan says they already have chlorine limits.
Probably just need to wait for the increased
capacity to settle in and resample next time
around.
All waters in subbasin 01
with the exception of the
Clear Creek watershed
03-13-01
Classified ORW or a modified
management strategy applies. Mark
Laurel, The Mountain, and Cashiers
WWTP can't expand. No new
discharges into these waters. Cullasaja
Homeowners can expand, but must
maintain existing loading.
Implement ORW management strategy.
Permit
Facility
Who?
County
Region
Type
MGD
Receiving
Stream
NPDES Comments
NC0064416
NC0061930
Cullasaja Homeowner's
Association
Mark Laurel Homeowner's
.Pc5ii .
ziNon-Municipal
Christie
Jackson
Macon
Asheville
Asheville
Minor
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.15
Norton Mill
Creek
East Fork
Overflow Creek
0.042
NC0061123
The Mountain/Highlands
Camp & Conference
Christie
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
_
0.006
Abes Creek
NC0063321
NC0037711
Tuckaseigee W&SA -
Cashiers WWTP
Christie
_ __.__.. _.__
Christie
_
Jackson
Asheville
Asheville
Minor
0.1
0.028
UT Chattooga
River-
_ _ _�__
Vztop Homeowners
Association
__
Macon
._.._._.,_.._.�_...._..______
Minor
Non -Municipal
Brooks Creek
*red flag means this permit is not necessarily status quo
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SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
SAVANNAH — Subbasin 03-13-02
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
Horsepasture River, incl
Hogback Creek watershed
03-13-02
Impacted in the 80s by development
and development continues, but
primary impacts are now to headwater
tribs — habitat degradation & turbidity.
Also, trails (authorized and
unauthorized) and primitive camping
areas throughout.
Work with the state park, USFS, etc. to
implement BMPs along authorized
trails and to close unauthorized ones.
Support Jackson county's erosion
control ordinance. Sample more
tributaries next time. Organization of
citizens needed.
Toxaway River
03-13-02
Lake Toxaway just received a
minimum flow release requirement in
2001.
Evaluate impacts to the river
downstream. Work with state park and
others to repair damaged areas
throughout the watershed.
Permit
Facility
Subbasin
County
Region
Type
MGD
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
NC0067954
Carolina Mountain
03-13-02
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
0.006
UT Whitewater River
NC0065889
Class Partners / Falls
03-13-02
Transylvania
Asheville
Minor
0.025
Indian Creek
Racquet
Non -Municipal
NC0022985
CWS - Jackson Utility
03-13-02
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
0.3
Trays Island Creek
Company
Non -Municipal
_
NC0063312
McKee Development /
_
03-13-02
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
0.0025
Horsepasture River
Cedar Creek
Non -Municipal
NC0068918
Resources Planning
03-13-02
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
0.1
Horsepasture River
Corporation
Non -Municipal
_
NC0059421
Sapphire Lakes Utility
03-13-02
Transylvania
Asheville
Minor
0.025
Horsepasture River
Co. (1)
N
Non -Municipal _
NC0059439
Sapphire Lakes Utility
03-13-02
Transylvania
Asheville
Minor
0.0049
James Creek
Co. (2)
Non -Municipal
NC0068209
Sapphire Ridge TPB
03-13-02
Transylvania
Asheville
Minor
0.075
Rock Creek
LLC
Non -Municipal
NC0024376
The Wilds Christian
03-13-02
Transylvania
Asheville
Minor
0.08
Toxaway Creek
Camp
Non -Municipal
NC0074781
Tomi Investments, LLC
03-13-02
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
0.035
Logan Creek
Non -Municipal
NC0052043
Toxaway Falls, Inc.
03-13-02
Transylvania
Asheville
Minor
0.01
Toxaway River
Non -Municipal
NC0062553
Wade Hampton Property
03-13-02
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
0.125
UT Silver Run Creek
Owners
Non -Municipal
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HIWASSEE RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
HIWASSEE — Subbasin 04-05-01
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
Shooting Creek
04-05-01
Impacted by habitat degradation &
turbidity from new development and
agriculture
Should be a priority area for NPS
program funding and local restoration.
Town Creek
04-05-01
Likely impaired. Too small to assign a
bioclass. 50% built -upon area; habitat
degradation. Historical problems with
WWTP.
Discharge has been removed. Should
be a priority area for NPS program
funding, particularly for stormwater
BMPs and local restoration/
demonstration.
Hiwassee River b/t
Chatuge & Mission dams
04-05-01
Impacted by low DO and flow
fluctuation. WWTP discharge was
moved here from Town Creek in 2000.
Want Clay County to continue to
monitor instream DO so that we have at
least 5 years of data at the time of the
next biological sampling. Participate in
TVA system -wide study and work with
them to relieve impacts of low DO.
Hiwassee River b/t Mission
dam & Murphy
04-05-01
Participate in Duke relicensing process
Hyatt Mill Creek
04-05-01
Impacts from habitat degradation.
Blair Creek
04-05-01
Impacts from habitat degradation.
Permit
Facility
Who?
County
Region
Type
MGD
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
\00026697
Clay Co Water & Sewer
Clay
Asheville
Minor
Municipal
0.3
l liwassee River
NC0027332
TVA - Chatuge Hydro Plant
Clay
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not limited
Hiwassee River
NC0021148
USDA - Jackrabbit Mountain
Rec. Area
Clay
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.013
Chatuge Lake
(Hiwassee River)
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HIWASSEE RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
HIWASSEE — Subbasin 04-05-02
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
Valley River
04-05-02
Unknown impacts to biological
community near Andrews. Suspect
runoff from developed areas and cattle
with stream access.
Intensive sampling of tributaries and
mainstem near Andrews to better
determine causes/sources of impacts.
Nottely River
04-05-02
Impacts from low DO and cold water
discharge. Also, flow fluctuation
causing habitat degradation
Work with GA and TVA to alleviate
impacts to aquatic life from Nottely
Reservoir and dam.
Hiwassee River near
Murphy
04-05-02
Make sure that Town of Murphy has
fecal coli limits as they are at the head
of Hiwassee Lake (Class B).
Permit
Facility
Who?
County
Region
DLE[:
MGD
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
NC0069892
Andrews, Town - \VTP
Andrews, Town - WWTP
Cherokee
Cherokee
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
Major
Municipal
not limited
1.5
UT Dan Holland
Creek
Valley River
NC0020800
Asheville
NC0035386
Cherokee Co School -
Hiwassee Dam
Cherokee
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0088
Thompson Branch
NC0023001
CWS - Bear Paw
Cherokee
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.08
Hiwassee River
(Apalachia Lake)
NC0079031
Industrial Opportunities, Inc.
Cherokee
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.003
Hyatt Creek
NC0020940
NC0027359
Murphy (Town) - WWTP
TVA - Hiwassee- Hydro Plant
Jackie
Cherokee
Cherokee
Asheville
Asheville
Major
Municipal
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.925
Hiwassee River
(Hiwassee Lake)
Hiwassee River
not limited
*red flag means this permit is not necessarily status quo
5

LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733=5083, ext. 583
LITTLE TENNESSEE — Subbasin 04-04-01
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
Cullasaja River from
source to Mirror Lake
04-04-01
Impaired. WARP study showed
that primary impacts are from
golf course dams and lack of
woody material/leaf packs in
stream.
Work with golf courses to
provide "passage" for fish and
invertebrates. Also, to plant
riparian and/or conduct
instream restoration of woody
debris wherever reasonable.
Mill Creek
04-04-01
Impaired. WARP study showed
that primary impacts are from
unknown sources of toxics. Also,
runoff from developed areas and
lack of woody material/leaf packs
in stream.
Continue to sample to identify
sources of toxicity. Work with
the Town of Highlands on
stormwater component. Town
might end up being Phase II.
Little Tennessee River
from the GA state line
to Mulberry Creek
04-04-01
Impaired. Point source just over
the line in GA is likely the
primary source of impacts. Also,
channelization in GA tribs and
runoff from agricultural lands.
Work with GA to get things
cleaned up. Work with LTWA
to get GA citizens involved.
Mike suggested sending a certified
letter with a deadline for returning
information. If we still don't get the
information, contact EPA.
Crawford Branch
04-04-01
Likely impaired, but too small to
assign bioclass. 50% built upon
area; habitat degradation.
Implement watershed
management plan developed by
the NPS Team.

LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
LITTLE TENNESSEE — Subbasin 04-04-01
Permit
Facility
Who?
County
Region
Type
MGD
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
NC0075612
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.05
UT Cullasaja River
_____.._._
_______ ________________
NC0059552
Highlands Falls Community
Association
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.003
UT Cullasaja River
NC0051381
Highlands Falls WWTP
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.135
Saltrock Branch
N00037991
Highlands Mountain Club
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.022
UT Monger Creek
•
NC0032778
Highlands, Town - WTP (4th St)
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not
limited
Big Creek
NC0021407
Highlands, Town - WWTP
Macon
_
Asheville
Minor
Municipal
0.5
Cullasaja River
—
NC0067326
Macon Co Schools - Cullasaja
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non-Municial.
0.002
Cullasaja River
_ _ _ _ _
NC0067300
Macon Co Schools - Macon
Middle
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.01
Cullasaja River
NC0058262
----.----------____--
NC0036692
S.B. Association, Inc.
Macon
Asheville
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.05
— __ _
0.01
Monger Creek
__....---._.__.__.._-_.___......_............_........._.
Big Creek
_..__.
_ ________
Skyline Lodge
Macon
Minor
Non -Municipal
NC0086461
Western Sand Corporation
(2***)
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.06
Little Tennessee River
NC0021547
Franklin, Town - WWTP
Macon
Asheville
Major
Municipal
1.65
Little Tennessee River
NC0060844
Laurel Hills Homeowners
Association
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.009
UT Little Tennessee
River
_. _____
NC0070394
Willowbrook Park
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0246
Coweeta Creek
7

LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
LITTLE TENNESSEE — Subbasin 04-04-02
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
Beech Flats Prong (1.0
mile segment d/s of
441)
04-04-02
Impaired. Acidic conditions
resulting from disturbance of
Anakeesta formations.
Do not disturb Anakeesta in the
future. (the planned "road to
nowhere" would do just that)
Savannah Creek
04-04-02
Habitat degradation/turbidity
impacts from development and
roads.
Scotts Creek
04-04-02
Impacted by runoff from
developed areas. Fecal
coliform is high in lower
portion of the watershed; likely
failing septic systems. Should
be Class B below Dillsboro.
Work with local govs and
WATR to determine sources of
fecal coliform. Work with the
Town of Sylva on stormwater
component.
Cullowhee Creek
04-04-02
Habitat degradation from NC
107 down through WCU
campus.
Encourage WCU and others to
undertake stream restoration
project.

LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
LITTLE TENNESSEE — Subbasin 04-04-02
Permit
Facility
Who?
County
Region
Type
MGD
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
..........4........1,2...4...
NC0074250
NC0066958
NC0066940
Gateway Chevron, inc.
Jackson Co BOE - Blue Ridge
School
Jackson Co BOE - Scotts
Creek School
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non-Municipll
0.005
Camp Creek
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.01
Hurricane Creek
.. _
. _._...
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0063
Scott Creek
NC0020214
Tuckaseigee W&SA / Plant 2 -
Sylva
Charles
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Municip_41_,
0.5
Scott Creek
NC0032808
Ensley Adult Care Home, Inc.
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non-Municipg
0.0085
Blanton Branch
_
NC0000264
Jackson Development Corp.
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.005
Tuckaseegee River
__
NC0038687
Singing Waters Camping
Resort
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0075
Trout Creek
NC0074624
Western Carolina University -
WTP
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
—
0.0005
Tuckasegee River
_
NC0059200
Trillium Links & Village LLC
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.02
UT Thorpe Lake
_ .
NC0039578
Tuckaseigee W&S Authority /
Plant 1
Jackson
Asheville
Major
Municipal
1.5
Tuckasegee River
NC0075736
Whiteside Estates, Inc.
Jackson
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.1
Grassy Camp Creek
NC0026557
Bryson City, Town - WWTP
Swain
Asheville
Minor
Municipal
0.6
,
Tuckasegee River
NC0061620
Hide -Away Campground, Inc.
Swain
Asheville
Minor
Non-Municial_
0.01
Tuckasegee River
NC0025101
US Department of Interior -
Smokemont
Swain
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.03
Oconaluftee River
NC0084441
Smoky Mountain Country
Club
Swain
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.12
Conleys Creek
NC0020524
USDA - LBJ Civilian
Conservation
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non-Municjpal
0.034
Wayah Creek
NC0023086
Peppertree - Fontana Village
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.304
Little Tennessee River
NC0023281
Tapoco Lodge & Village
WWTP
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.02
Little Tennessee River
NC0027341
TVA - Fontana Hydro Plant
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not limited
Little Tennessee River
NC0037737
Nantahala Village
Swain
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0078
UT Nantahala River
*red flag means this permit is not necessarily status quo
9

LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
LITTLE TENNESSEE — Subbasin 04-04-03
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
Whiteoak Creek (1.0
mile segment)
04-04-03
Impaired in 1997 due to trout
farming facility. No resample
at this location to evaluate
progress. Not Rated, but
remains on the 303d list.
Resample and if still impaired,
issue an individual permit to
trout farm facility.
Permit Facility
Who?
County I Region
Type
MGI)
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
NC0057193
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Swain
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.02
Nantahala River
NC0067318
Macon Co Schools - Nantahala
Macon
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.002
Partridge Creek
LITTLE TENNESSEE — Subbasin 04-04-04
Water
Subbasin
Status
Recommendation
Comments (Jul 02)
West Buffalo Creek
Arm of Santeetlah
Lake
04-04-04
Impaired. Nutrients from
upstream trout farming
operations.
No new sources of nutrients
permitted. TP limits in next
permits.
Permit
Facility
Who?
County
Region
Type
MGD
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
NC0025879
Robbinsville, Town - WWTP
Graham
Asheville
Minor
0.63
Long Creek
Municipal
NC0083071
Robbinsville, Town - WTP
Graham
Asheville
Minor
0.01
Rock Creek
Non -Municipal
N00078719
Riverbend Trout Farm
Joe
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not
limited
West Buffalo Creek
NC0084981
Darren Stewart Trout Fann
Joe
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not
limited
West Buffalo Creek
NC0081035
Hemlock Trout Farm
Joe
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not
limited
West Buffalo Creek
_
NC0078638
Holders Trout Farm
Joe
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not
limited
West Buffalo Creek
NC0079090
Wide Creek Trout Sales ***
Graham
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
not
limited
Snowbird Creek
*red flag means this permit is not necessarily status quo
10

WATAUGA RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
WATAUGA — Subbasin 04-02-01
Water
Status
Recommendation .
Comments (Jul 02)
Upper Watauga River
Habitat degradation from new
development, agriculture and
runoff from developed areas.
Should be a priority area for
NPS program funding and local
restoration.
Valley Creek
'
Habitat degradation due to runoff
from developed areas.
Should be a priority area for
NPS program funding,
particularly for stormwater
BMPs, and other restoration.
_
Lance Creek
Habitat degradation resulting from
construction and maintenance on
golf course.
Golf course should implement
better/more BMPs in watershed.
Laurel Fork watershed
Habitat degradation from new
development and runoff from
developed areas.
Should be a priority area for
NPS program funding and local
restoration.
Brushy Fork Creek
Woodland Hills Apartments had
significant noncompliance
problems.
Resample the stream to
document improvement.
Grassy Gap Creek
Town of Beech Mountain WWTP
had significant problems meeting
ammonia limits. I&I is the issue.
Town has funding to look at I&I
issues and facilities are being
reviewed by an operational
consultant. Town has also
considered relocating this outfall
to Buckeye Creek.
Pond Creek
Town of Beech mountain had
significant toxicity problems.
Town has funding to look at I&I
issues and facilities are being
reviewed by an operational
consultant.
11

WATAUGA RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
Permit
';i6�.�`.ii.�$GTE;"s`�`rra.�+i�-°�'Y..a''."�±.
NC0042358
Facility yy
t e T� iIlxtii3: 1/
��x..t^''i�;t:�ii�! :io Stii:SC:1,�.�'`ii..i »[:�i
Adams Apple Racquet Club
County
Region
Type
MGD
Receiving Stream
NPDES Comments
� �•5$- � Stk�
.e7:-21 a"sY""
Avery
j.';.. •�r"Ji 1.- •�
«ram. 3}1`. � s
Asheville
a'i: rr." .i.L:
a'.Z.. lsi :' s
Minor
Non -Municipal
ri"."�i�
ViSi raWi '
0.02
S ' `AII9� 1, ,T+ C s ur. r
:k. � �
Watauga River
ri
.,, � ... �°::.. +�.G��r:
_.._. .._._...__..____ _..____.___.... ..__._._________
________ ._______.___.._.......
NC0032115
Banner Elk, Town of - WWTP
Avery
Asheville
Minor
Municipal
0.6
Elk River
NC0022730
Beech Mountain, Town - Grassy
Gap
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Municipal
0.08
Grassy Gap Creek
...._.._.__
NC0069761
Beech Mountain, Town - Pond
Creek WWTP
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Municipal
0.4
Pond Creek
-,
NC0032166
Camp Broadstone / Appalachian
State Univ.
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal,
0.0075
UT Watauga River
_______ . ._. _.
NC0070408
Clevon Woods Association - Art
Plaza
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.035
Watauga River
_. ____._.__ .._._________
NC0033448
Country House Village WWTP
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.005
Valley Creek
______
NC0032123
CWS - Hound Ears
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.14
Watauga River
.. _ . _. ..
NC0022900
CWS - Sugar Mountain
Avery
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.5
Flattop Creek
NC0079561
E1k Park (Town) - WWTP
Avery
Asheville
'
Minor
Municipal
0.1
Little Elk Creek
NC0058378
E1k River Utilities, Inc.
Avery
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.08
Elk River
NC0058891
Hawksnest Utilities/Valley Creek
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.01
Valley Creek
_
NC0032191
Hebron Colony & Grace Home
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.004
Watauga River
.
NC0065617
NC0030473
NC0067008
Hidden Valley, Inc.
Mill Ridge Property Owners
Association
Old Cove Creek School
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.02
Watauga River
-.___._...-.._.___-._-.___._._._.__._.__._.-___.__.__.__.__..._._.__ _ __._.___
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.052
0.01
Watauga River
Cove Creek
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
NC0038041
PSI Properties / Laurel Seasons
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0145
Laurel Fork
NC0062961
RCS Properties / Tynecastle
WWTP
Avery
Asheville
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.04
Watauga River
NC0035149
Seven Devils Resort
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.02
UT Watauga River
NC0049174 Smoketree
Lodge
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.01
UT Watauga River
.
NC0032182
Sunset Apartments
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0033
Brushy Fork Creek
NC0072559
Valle Landing Owners Association
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0035
Dutch Creek

WATAUGA RIVER BASIN (07/16/02)
Contact: Callie Dobson, 919/733-5083, ext. 583
NC0066991 ,
Watauga Co BOE - Bethel Elem
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0065
Beaverdam Creek
_
NC0067024
_
NC0050610
Watauga Co School - Valle Crucis
_
Water Quality Service / The Ponds
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0065
Dutch Creek
_._..__.___ _ - .. _._____._.__._._-._....�
Watauga
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.076
Watauga River
_
...................... ._.....__._.___._.__.._.__
NC0032212
Water Quality Service /
Yonahlossee
Watauga
_
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.04
Lance Creek
_._-. ...._...._.__._._._.__._.
NC0061425
Water Quality Services / Willow
Woodland Hills Apartments
Watauga
_ ___ _
Watauga -
Winston-
Salem
Minor
Non -Municipal
_
0.03
Laurel Fork
Brushy Fork Creek
NC0036242
— Winston-
Salem
_
Minor
Non -Municipal
0.0067
*red flag means this permit is not necessarily status quo
NPDES: Please feel free to make notes in this file (that's why it's provided in Word) and return to me anytime to be
incorporated. Our next meeting will take place once all the permits for these 4 basins have been issued. I'll have follow-up
questions on the facilities in red, so if you've made notes all along, it will be a short meeting! Thanks for your help!!
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MACON
Legend
Subbasin Boundary
County Boundary irlR
Primary Roads
Hydrography
Municipality
8
NPDDS Dlseharges
Major
A Minor
Figure B-1 Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01/
Ambient Monitoring Station
Benthic Station
Benthic Station
USGS Gaging Station
0 2 Mlles
NCDENR
Planning Branch
Basinwide & Estuary Planning Unit
July 15, 2002

Figure B-2 Savannah:River Subbasin 03-13-02
JACKSON
NCDENR
Planning Branch
Basinwide & Estuary.Ploining Unit
July 15,29.02---.
•
Lake
Toxaway
TRANSYLVANIA
cD
/
Legend
Subbasin Boundary wre-i Ambient Monitoring Station
County Boundary Benthic Station
Primary Roads Benthic Station
• USGS Gaging Station
Hydrography
NPDES Discharges
Municipality AA Minor

Figurea A-9 NPDES Discharges in the Watauga River Basin
Legend
River Basin Boundary
Subbasin Boundary
NPDES Discharges
A Minor
•
IV
County Boundary
Hydrography
Municipality
J
3
0
3 Mlles
NCDENR
Planning Branch
Basinwide & Estuary Planning Unit
January 14, 2002

Figure B-1 Hiwassee River Subbasin 0405-01
CHEROKEE
( Legend
OSubbasin Boundary
Ambient Monitoring Station
Benthic Station
USGS Gaging Station
NPDES Discharges
Major
Minor
County Boundary
Primary Roads
Hydrography
Municipality
GEORGIA
6 Miles
ATA
NCDENR
Planning Branch
Basinwide & Estuary Planning Unit
July 15, 2002

Subbasin Boundary
County Boundary
Primary Roads
Hydrography
Municipality
Figure B-2 Hiwassee River Subbasin 04-05-02
Legend
U Ambient Monitoring Station
Benthic Station
Benthic Station
USGS Gaging Station
NPDES Discharges
Major
S Minor
GEORGIA
6 Miles
AVA
NCDENR
Planning Branch
Basinwide & Estuary Planning Unit
July 15, 2002

Chapter 1 -
Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01
Includes the Tullulah and Chattooga Rivers
46-1-imaL rrlyd. seliztieg
1.1
Water Quality Overview
Subbasin 03-13-01 at a Glance
Land and Water
Land area:
Stream miles:
Lake acres:
72 mi2
76.6
21
Population Statistics
1990 Est. pop.: 1,640 people
Pop. density: 23 persons/mil
Land Cover (%)
Forest/Wetland:
Surface Water:
Urban:
Cultivated Crop:
Pasture/
Managed Herbaceous:
96.8
0.6
0.4
0.1
2.1
This mountainous subbasin is divided into two pieces: a
small portion of the Tullulah River headwaters in Clay
County and a larger portion of the basin that includes the
Chattooga River, as well as Big, Clear and Overflow
Creeks. The majority of streams in this subbasin flow
generally south toward Georgia; however, the Chattooga
River forms part of the state boundary between Georgia
and South Carolina. The Chattooga and Tullulah Rivers
join to form the Tugaloo River in Georgia. A map of this
subbasin including water quality sampling locations is
presented as Figure B-1.
Bioclassifications for sample locations are presented in
Table B-1. Use support ratings for each applicable
category in this subbasin are summarized in Table B-2.
Refer to Appendix III for a complete listing of monitored
waters and further information about use support ratings.
Most of the land within this subbasin is forested (97 percent) and lies within the Nantahala
National Forest which includes the Southern Nantahala Wilderness and the Ellicott Rock
Wilderness areas. Although the Town of Highlands lies primarily in the Little Tennessee River
basin, the fringes, including many new residential subdivisions, are located in this subbasin.
This subbasin also contains the majority of the Cashiers community.
Water quality in this subbasin is generally excellent. Nearly all waters are classified trout waters,
and the Chattooga River along with many of its tributaries including the Scotsman, Overflow and
Big Creek watersheds are classified Outstanding Resource Waters. Additionally, 17 miles of the
Chattooga River are a National Wild and Scenic River.
There are five permitted dischargers in this subbasin; all were in compliance with permit limits
over the most recent review period. Two facilities are required to monitor the toxicity of their
discharge: The Mountain (formerly known as the Highlands Camp and Conference Center) and
the Cashiers WWTP. The Mountain, which discharges to Abes Creek, has experienced toxicity
problems since monitoring began in 1993. Abes Creek and this facility are discussed further on
page 59.
Section B: Chapter 1 - Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01 52

iI ♦
Flgure B-1 Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01
a- Highlands
Lagond
Subbasin Boundary * USOS Gaping Station
• County Boundary Ambient Monitoring Station
/NI Hydrography Benthlo Special Studies
Developed Areas Denthio Station
ATEA
HCDENR
Planning B ranch
Basinwide & Estuary Plat>ningUnit
January 30.2002
Figure B-1 Sampling Locations within Subbasin 03-13-01
Section B: Chapter 1— Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01 S3

Table B-1 DWQ Monitoring Locations and Benthic Macroinvertebrate Bioclassifications
(1999) for Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01
Site
Stream
County
Location
Bioclassification
Benthic Macroinvertebrates
B-2*
Chattooga River
Jackson
SR 1100
Excellent
B-13*
Big Creek
Macon
SR 1608
Excellent
SS-1
Clear Creek
Macon
SR 1618
Excellent
SS-2*
Fowler Creek
Jackson
SR 1107
Excellent
SS-3*
Norton Mill Creek
Jackson
SR 1107
Excellent
SS-4*
Scotsman Creek
Jackson
SR 1100
Excellent
SS-5
Abes Creek
Macon
Near origin
Not Impaired
* Historical data are available; refer to Appendix H.
Excellent water quality was documented for all major streams in this subbasin in 1999.
Excellent or Good water quality likely exists in many of the smaller streams as well; however,
some tributaries may be impacted by construction activities and runoff from developed areas.
The benthic macroinvertebrate community in the Chattooga River has been sampled five times at
SR 1100 since 1988 and has always received an Excellent bioclassification. Some of the most
pollution intolerant species of insects have been common or even abundant.
In November 2001, DWQ biologists within the Environmental Sciences Branch conducted a
special study of the benthic macroinvertebrate community at two sites on the upper Chattooga
River which are not represented on Figure B-1: 50 meters above the Cashiers WWTP discharge
and 50 meters below the discharge. Results indicate that the Chattooga River above the Cashiers
WWTP discharge is Not Impaired. However, the benthic macroinvertebrate community in the
Chattooga River below the Cashiers WWTP is being significantly impacted. For further
discussion of the upper section of the Chattooga River, refer to page 57.
Benthic macroinvertebrates have been sampled three times in Big Creek. Excellent
bioclassifications have been assigned in all three years, although an increasing amount of
sedimentation has been observed since the stream was first sampled in 1987.
A study of the Chattooga River watershed, published by the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Region IV in early 1999, suggests that five streams in this subbasin are impacted
(potentially impaired) because of sedimentation. Subsequently, DWQ conducted a special study
of these streams (Big, Clear, Fowler, Norton Mill and Scotsman Creeks) in June and July 1999.
All streams received Excellent bioclassifications, although Clear Creek and Norton Mill Creek
received lower habitat scores and were "borderline" Excellent/Good (NCDENR-DWQ,
November 3, 1999).
Headwater streams in portions of the Savannah and Little Tennessee River basins, including
Fowler Creek, Upper Chattooga River, Norton Mill Creek and Panthertown Creek, appear to be
naturally sandy, making it difficult to separate the effects of local geology from the effects of
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pollution. Streams within this geologic region, called Whiteside Granite, frequently contain a
large proportion of sand and gravel substrate, yet also contain very diverse benthic
macroinvertebrate communities, including a high percentage species indicative of good water
quality (NCDENR-DWQ, November 19, 2001).
DWQ also sampled Abes Creek in 1999, to evaluate the potential impact from The Mountain's
discharge toxicity test failures (see page 59). This stream is too small for biologists to assign a
bioclassification, but insects typical of a small, clean, mountain stream were collected.
For more detailed information on sampling and assessment of streams and lakes in this subbasin,
refer to the Basinwide Assessment Report — Savannah River Basin (NCDENR-DWQ, March
2000), available from DWQ Environmental Sciences Branch at http://www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/bar.html
or by calling [phone].
Table B-2 Use Support Ratings Summary (2000) for Monitored and Evaluated Waters in
Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01
Use Support
Category
FS
PS
NS
NR
Total'
Aquatic Life/
Secondary Recreation
69.5 mi
0.0 ac
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
7.1 mi
21 ac
76.6 mi
21 ac
Fish Consumption
76.6 mi
21 ac
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
76.6 mi
21 ac
Primary Recreation
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
0.0 mi
0.0 ac
13.2 mi
21 ac
13.2 mi
21 ac
Total miles/acres assigned to each use support category in this subbasin. Column is not additive
because some waters are assigned to more than one category.
1.2 Status and Recommendations for Previously Impaired Waters
This section reviews use support and recommendations detailed in the 1997 basinwide plan,
reports status of progress, gives recommendations for the next five-year cycle, and outlines
current projects aimed at improving water quality for each water. The 1997 Savannah River
Basinwide Plan identified one impaired water in this subbasin: Norton Mill Creek. This strearL
is no longer considered impaired and is discussed in further detail below.
1.2.1 Norton Mill Creek (4.5 miles from source to the Chattooga River)
1997 Recommendations
This stream was rated as impaired during the last basin cycle by using fish community data from
SR 1107 that resulted in a Fair bioclassification. The recommendation was to evaluate the
sources of sedimentation and/or excess nutrients in the watershed.
Status of Progress
No fish community basinwide monitoring was conducted during the most recent basin cycle
because of recent revisions and a reexamination of the criteria and metrics. Historical fish
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community bioclassifications have been revised to reflect better knowledge of fish communities
in coldwater mountain streams.
Currently, benthic macroinvertebrate data are used to provide bioclassifications for high
elevation trout streams. These data, while not a direct measure of the fish community, are a
robust measure of stream integrity. Loss of canopy, increase in stream temperature, increased
nutrients, toxicity and increased sedimentation will affect both the benthic macroinvertebrate and
fish communities. For these reasons, benthic macroinvertebrate bioclassifications provide a
valuable assessment of biological integrity (Appendix III).
In 1999, benthic macroinvertebrates in Norton Mill Creek were sampled at one site about
halfway down the length of the stream (at SR 1107). This site is located well below Camelot
Lake. The site received an Excellent benthic macroinvertebrate bioclassifi tionLand the stream
at this s location is current y rated fully supporting. During the public comment period, citizens
questioned the use of this site to rate waters above the lake and provided DWQ with a report
prepared by Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc. entitled Westside Cove Biological and Water
Quality Monitoring Program.
Samples were collected by Fish and Wildlife Associates during September and October 2000
from both Camelot Lake and Norton Mill Creek above the lake and analyzed for nutrients, pH,
conductivity, temperature and dissolved oxygen. Benthic macroinvertebrates, fish population
and sediment samples were also collected and a wetland delineation was done (Boaze, 2001).
In light of these concerns, the upper portion of Norton Mill Creek from its source to an unnamed
tributary below Camelot Lake is currently at DWQ will attempt to sample this portion
of stream during the next basinwide planning cycle (likely in the summer of 2004). DW 's
ORW management strategy for the Chattooga River applies to the entire Norton Creel
watershed (refer to page 60). Recommendations for reducing sedimentation (and the
corresponding nutrient load) are discussed on page 46.
1.3 Status and Recommendations for Newly Impaired Waters
No additional stream segments in this subbasin were rated as impaired based on recent DWQ
monitoring (1994-1999). Part 1.5 below discusses specific streams where water quality impacts
have been observed.
1.4 303(d) Listed Waters
Norton Mill Creek (discussed above) is the only water listed on the state's year 2000 303(d) list.
Refer to Appendix IV for more information on the state's 303(d) list and listing requirements.
1.5 Other Water Quality Concerns and Recommendations
Based on DWQ's most recent use support assessment, the surface waters discussed in this
section are not impaired. However, notable water quality impacts were documented during this
process. While these waters are not considered impaired, attention and resources should be
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focused on them over the next basinwide planning cycle to prevent additional degradation or
facilitate water quality improvement. A discussion of how impairment is determined can be
found on page 35.
Although no action is required for these streams, voluntary implementation of BMPs is
encouraged and continued monitoring is recommended. DWQ will,notify local agencies and
others of water quality concerns discussed below and work with them to conduct further
monitoring and to locate sources of water quality protection funding. Additionally, education on
local water quality issues is always a useful tool to prevent water quality problems and to
promote restoration efforts. Nonpoint source agency contacts are listed in Appendix VI.
1.5.1 Chattooga River Headwaters
Although the Chattooga River has historically received Excellent bioclassifications at the
basinwide sampling location relatively close to the NC/GA/SC state line, the level of sediment
observed in the stream at this location has been increasing. The Cashiers community and US
Highway 64 occupy much of the land in the Chattooga River headwaters. Residential and
commercial resort development continues to increase steadily in this area, and concerns were
expressed by participants at DWQ's Savannah River Basinwide Water Quality Workshop in
October 2000 about the substantial increase in impervious surfaces in and around Cashiers.
Concerns were also expressed about the Cashiers WWTP (owned/operated by Tuckaseigee
Water and Sewer Authority - TWSA). This facility is currently nearing its operational capacity
(100,000 gallons/day) during the summer months when many of the resorts are full, and there are
plans to build additional capacity at the present location. TWSA currently holds a NPDES
permit to discharge 200,000 gallons/day into the Chattooga River below Cashiers Lake;
therefore, this physical/operational expansion is not a permit expansion. This permit was issued
in 1986 before the Chattooga River was classified ORW in 1989.
At the current discharge flow level (100,000 gallons/day), the Cashiers WWTP must comply
with permit limits of a monthly average of 30 mg/1 of BOD. Fairly simplistic treatment, called
secondary wastewater treatment, is required to meet these limits. However, the Cashiers WWTP
currently uses a more advanced wastewater treatment process called tertiary treatment. The
tertiary wastewater treatment plant includes extended aeration for BOD reduction and
nitrification for ammonia reduction (or conversion of ammonia to nitrates/nitrates). The plant
also has tertiary filters for further reduction of solids and BOD. Chlorination for disinfection, as
well as dechlorination for removal of residual chlorine, are also employed at the plant.
With an increase in flow to the permitted capacity (200,000 gallons/day), the facility will be
required to meet limits of a monthly average of 15 mg/1 of BOD and 2.2 mg/1 of ammonia during
the summer (4.8 mg/l in winter). With the low level of ammonia -nitrogen required by the
NPDES permit, advanced wastewater treatment would be critical to meet these requirements and
it is already in place for the expanded facility. Additionally, greater clarification (to aid in solids
removal) is proposed with the new plant. Greater solids settling and removal may also aid in
additional BOD removal.
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Although the Cashiers WWTP failed four toxicity tests between 1993 and 1996, the facility was
in compliance with both discharge and toxicity permit requirements over the review period used
to determine use support ratings (1998-1999). The most recent inspection of the facility in June
2001 also revealed compliance with permit requirements.
In November 2001, DWQ biologists within the Environmental Sciences Branch (ESB)
conducted a special study of the benthic macroinvertebrate community at two sites on the upper
Chattooga River: 50 meters above the Cashiers WWTP discharge and 50 meters below the
discharge. An unnamed tributary to Shortoff Creek was selected from the ESB database as a
comparable stream in Jackson County. Results indicate that the Chattooga River above the
Cashiers WWTP discharge is Not Impaired. However, the benthic macroinvertebrate community
in the Chattooga River below the Cashiers WWTP is being significantly impacted. None of the
dominant insects indicated low dissolved oxygen or an increase in organic loading. It is more
likely that there is some instream toxicity (NCDENR-DWQ, November 2001). Because the
stream is too small to meet the criteria for assigning a benthic macroinvertebrate
bioclassification, this portion of the Chattooga River is Not Rated (refer to Appendix III for
details about "small stream" use support ratings). Section A, Part 3.3 (page 31) discusses the use
of benthic macroinvertebrate data to assess the biological condition of streams.
Instream fecal coliform data, collected by TWSA upstream and downstream of the Cashiers
WWTP plant, indicate elevated levels of fecal coliform above the wastewater treatment plant
discharge. DWQ does not have an ambient monitoring station for physical/chemical data,
including fecal coliform on the Chattooga River. The entire length of the river in North Carolina
is classified for primary recreation in addition to aquatic life and secondary recreation (Class B).
However, until recently, DWQ had no reason to suspect that these uses were not being met.
Fecal coliform bacteria are widely used as an indicator of the potential presence of pathogens
typically associated with the intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals. The water quality
standard for fecal coliform bacteria is based on a geometric mean of 200 colonies/100m1. DWQ
did not collect enough data during this basinwide planning cycle to appropriately assess the
primary recreation use for the Chattooga River. Therefore, the stream is currently Not Rated in
this category.
Cashiers Lake
DWQ sampled Cashiers Lake as part of a special study for modeling purposes in 1994. The
1997 Savannah River basin plan discussed excess nutrients, high turbidity and indicators of
moderate algal productivity. Recommendations were for a citizen monitoring program
(including turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform and nutrient measurements)
to supplement DWQ data. The plan also recommended that a nutrient budget be developed for
the watershed above the lake. This budget could then be used to develop management strategies
for nutrient reduction.
Because the land around this lake is privately owned (i.e., no public access), DWQ does not plan
to sample it as part of the lakes monitoring program. If DWQ receives a request for lake
sampling based on a specific water quality concern, access from the appropriate owners will be
pursued. DWQ recommends that a citizen monitoring program be established and that a nutrient
budget be developed as described in the 1997 Savannah River basin plan.
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Recommendations
At this time, it is DWQ's position that the permit limitations for the current flow (0.1 MGD) of
the Cashiers WWTP are still protective of the designated uses for which the Chattooga River is
currently classified. DWQ also believes that the permitted flow and its corresponding permit
limitations can also be achieved while protecting the designed uses of the Chattooga River at the
current location. However, if TWSA does not proceed forward with the plant expansion, DWQ
will still require the owner to provide additional clarification to accommodate peak loading
because the current clarifiers are under -designed and overloaded during peak flow conditions
(summer months).
DWQ plans to conduct (unannounced) instream and effluent toxicity testing at the Cashiers
WWTP plant prior to intensive biological sampling of the Savannah River basin in 2004. DWQ
also plans to resample the upper Chattooga River below the Cashiers WWTP at that time, if
change in the benthic macroinvertebrate community is expected. DWQ will pay special attention
to chlorine data on discharge monitoring reports for the Cashiers WWTP and occasionally
sample the effluent (unannounced). DWQ has already recommended in writing to TWSA that an
evaluation of chlorine use and the functionality of the dechlorination system should be performed
at the plant.
As resources allow, DWQ will also monitor fecal coliform bacteria levels in the Chattooga River.
There are no permitted point source discharges in the watershed above the Cashiers WWTP.
Therefore, a study is needed to determine contributions of straight pipes, leaking and failing
septic systems to the elevated fecal coliform levels. Runoff from developed areas, as well as
primary recreation activities, also contribute bacteria to lakes and streams.
Growth management in this area within the next five years will be imperative in order to restore
and maintain good water quality in the Chattooga River headwaters. Growth management can be
defined as the application of strategies and practices that help achieve sustainable development in
harmony with the conservation of environmental qualities and features of an area. On a local
level, growth management often involves planning and development review requirements for
construction that are designed to maintain or improve water quality. Growth management also
includes planning for increasing water supply and wastewater treatment needs. An organized
group of dedicated citizens can be an effective tool for affecting water quality improvement and
protection in a watershed. For general recommendations about best management practices to
control sedimentation and pollution from urban runoff, please refer to Section A, Chapter 4.
1.5.2 Abes Creek
Abes Creek is part of the Overflow Creek watershed which is classified Outstanding Resource
Waters. The Highlands Camp and Conference Center (currently called The Mountain) WWTP is
one of two dischargers in the watershed permitted before the ORW designation and management
strategy were applied. Chronic toxicity problems at this facility were discussed in the 1997 basin
plan. The Mountain has experienced problems meeting its toxicity permit limits since
monitoring began in 1993. In seven years (1993-1999), only 31 percent of tests met permitted
limits for toxicity. Enforcement action was taken by DWQ during the previous basinwide cycle
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(1991-1995), and it seemed the facility had resolved the toxicity problems by changing
detergents that were used in dishwashing and laundry activities.
In 1999, The Mountain began to again experience problems meeting toxicity limits. Current
problems are attributed to low pH in the retreat center's well water supply. The facility installed
a new well; however, pH levels are still as low as 3.2. DWQ assessed the facility a fine of
$2,000 in 1999, and an Asheville Regional Office inspector is continuing to provide technical
assistance. It is common in the mountain region for facilities to have to perform pH control
measures for their water supplies in order to alleviate problems with wastewater treatment. It is
recommended that The Mountain pursue ways to raise the pH of its drinking water.
Fortunately, it appears that these toxicity problems have not yet adversely impacted Abes Creek.
DWQ collected a benthic macroinvertebrate sample from the stream in June 1999. Although the
stream is too small for biologists to assign a bioclassification, insects typical of a small, clean,
mountain stream were collected.
1.6 Additional Issues within this Subbasin
The previous part discussed water quality concerns for specific stream segments. This section
discusses water quality issues related to multiple watersheds within subbasin 03-13-01. Habitat
degradation in smaller streams that DWQ does not monitor was a concern expressed by
participants of the public workshop and forum held in the Savannah River basin.
1.6.1 Habitat Degradation in Smaller Streams
Although no water quality data have been collected by DWQ for smaller streams draining the
south side of Highlands, increased development in this area presents the potential for habitat
degradation in the headwaters of Big Creek, Clear Creek and East Fork Overflow Creek. DWQ
biologists noted that although the sampling location on Big Creek is located in a forested area,
substantial development exists in the upper sections of the watershed, including both residential
and agricultural land uses. These activities have contributed to increasing sedimentation at the
sampling location; therefore, smaller tributaries could be more heavily impacted. Higher
amounts of habitat degradation were also noted for Clear Creek at the 1999 special study location
near the confluence of Brooks Creek. For general recommendations on habitat degradation and
best management practices, please refer to page 46.
1.6.2 Outstanding Resource Waters
With the exception of the Tullulah River and Clear Creek watersheds, an Outstanding Resource
Water (ORW) management strategy applies to all waters within this subbasin. Figure B-2
presents the area and Table B-3 lists the waters to which an ORW management strategy applies.
Table B-3 also distinguishes between those waters classified ORW and those to which the
modified management strategy applies.
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Figure B-2 Chattooga River ORW Area
Table B-3 Waters to which an ORW Management Strategy Applies
Watershed
Management Strategy Status
Chattooga River mainstem & two headwater tributaries
Classified ORW
Scotsman Creek and its tributaries
Classified ORW
Big Creek and its tributaries incl. Edwards & Little Creeks
Classified ORW
East & West Fork Overflow Creeks and tributaries
Classified ORW
North & South Fowler Creeks and tributaries
Modified management strategy applies
Green & Norton Mill Creeks and tributaries
Modified management strategy applies
Cane Creek and its tributaries
Modified management strategy applies
Ammons Branch and Glade Creek
Modified management strategy applies
Special protection measures that apply to waters classified ORW are set forth in 15A NCAC 02B
.0225. No new discharges or expansions are permitted and a 30-foot buffer or stormwater
controls are required for most new development. Specifically, development activities requiring a
Sediment/Erosion Control Plan will be regulated as follows:
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61

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.
There are only three existing discharges within the modified management strategy area:
Cullasaja Homeowner's Association, Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association and The Mountain.
Section B: Chapter 1— Savannah River Subbasin 03-13-01 62

03/06/03 E,was Ass essea( 1
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Date Remission
Facility Date Penalty Investigative requested considered Case heard Sent to Total paid
Case Number Number Violator County assessed assessed costs remission by Director by EMC collection to Date ** Case e'.osed
RV 92- 039 Nc0064416 Cullasaja Wwtp
AJackson 4/29/1992 $250.00 $0.00 $250.00 10/01/92
LV 00- 333 Nc0064416 Cullasaja Wwtp J t1 yi0 tre-i5 Jackson 8/9/2000 $1,000.00 $50.00 8/31/2000 10/4/2000 $1,050.00 11/22/00
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I otal Cases: 2
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$50.00 $1,300.00
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" Some facilities may be submitting payments according to an agreed upon payment plan
Total paid: $1,300.00
AL = Nonsubmittal of application for permit, CD = Discharge after Designation, CF = Willful or Intentional Discharge, CL = Certification Late, CV Construction Violations, DD = discharge while deemed,
DV = Discharge without a permit, , OP = Operate Treatment Works w/o Permit, , RL ='Registration Late, WP =Violation of Waste Management Plan, WQ = Water. Quality Violation. OV = Failure to
designate an operator in charge

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 03/06/03
Page: 1 of 1
Permit: r
Facility Name:
MRs Between:
Perim Name:
Region:
County:
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PERMIT: NC0064416
FACILITY: Cullasa]a Homeowner's Association - Cu€Iaseja WWTP
COUNTY: Jackson
REGION: Asheville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL
REPORT / PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
10 - 2001 001 Effluent DO, Oxygen, Dissolved
VIOLATION
DATE FREQUENCY
10/31 /01 3 X week
07 - 2002 001 Effluent DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/31/02 3 X week
03 - 2000 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 03/31/00 3 X week
04 - 2000 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 04/30/00 3 X week
11 - 2000 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 11/30/00 3 X week
02 - 2001 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended 02/28/01 3 X week
UNIT OF
MEASURE
mg/1
mg/I
mg/1
mg/I
mg/I
mg/I
CALCULATED
LIMIT VALUE
6
6
3
VIOLATION TYPE
4.86 Daily Minimum Not Reached
4.75 Daily Minimum Not Reached
6.1 Monthly Average Exceeded
1,5 8.4 Monthly Average Exceeded
3
7.73 Monthly Average Exceeded
30 30.7 Monthly Average Exceeded
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VIOLATION ACTION
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history
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D., Acting Director
April 12, 2002
Mr. David Thrumston
Cullasaja Club Homeowner's Assoc. Inc.
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC0064416
Cullasaja WV11TP
Macon County
Dear Mr. Thrumston:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 25, 2002. Thank you for
submitting this package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to Christie Jackson. This staff member will
contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the
NPDES Unit has several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4 years and is
delaying all permit renewals. Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to
Construct, speculative limit requests, major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit
renewals. This is necessary due to a variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes
which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0064416 the existing requirements in your permit will
remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your
patience and understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional
questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Christie Jackson at (919) 733-
5083, extension 538.
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mai Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
919 733-5083, extension 520 (tax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET ® http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES [e-mail]

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March 21, 2002
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Cullasaja Homeowner's Association is submitting the enclosed application to renew
NPDES ;permit NC0064416. We have not made any changes to the treatment facilities
since ourlast permit application.
We will continue to operate an .existing 0.15 MGD wastewater .treatment facility
consisting of a dual train activated sludge facility with tertiary filters, chlorine
disinfection and a five day detention effluent holding pond.
Discharge from Cullasaja Homeowner's Association Treatment facility goes into Norton
Mill Creek which is classified- Class C-TR yvith an additional management strategy to
protect downstream ORW waters in the Savannah River Basin.
David A. Cull.CCM
General. Manager
•
Cullasaja Homeowners' Association, Inc.
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive® Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Phone [phone] :' Fax [phone]

HOABffi:g
March 21, 2002
The sludge management plan for the Cullasaja Homeowner's Association is as follows:
The solid sludge produced at the treatment plant flows into a digester and remains in the
digester until the licensed solid waste disposal. company we retain removes it. The
company Cullasaja Homeowner's Association uses is B&B Solid Waste Disposal.
General Manager
Cullasaja Homeowners' Association, Inc.
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive ® Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Phone [phone] ® Fax [phone]

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number
(if known)
NC00 6 4 41 6
Please print or type
1. Mailing address of applicant/permittee:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Cullasaja Club
Cullasaja Club
1 371 Cullasaj a
Hnmespwnar' R
homeowner's
Club Drive
Assoc_ Treatment Plant
Assoc_ Tnr
Highlands
North Carolina
28741
(828 )526-3531
(828 )526-3560
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Name (If different from above)
Facility Contact Person
Street Address or State Road
City / Zip Code
County
Telephone Number
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification *
Renewal
David Thrnmgtnn
1371 Cullasaja Club Dr.
Highlands, NC 28741
Macon County
Existing Unpermitte
New Facility
* Please provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
150,000 Gallon per day waste water
trpatmPnt plant
Page 1 of 2
Version 11/2000

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School Number of Students/Staff
Other
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
Subdivision
6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
One
7. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
N/A
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Norton/Mill Creek
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
David A. Cull CCM
Printed Name of Person Signing
General Manager
of Si2nat of
Signat Applicant Date Signed
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6B (i) provides that: 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 $10,000, 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 $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.)
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
July 6, 1989
Mr. William Minus, President
Cullasaja Joint Venture
P. 4. Box 1432
Highlands, N. C. 28741
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. NC0064416
Authorization to Construct
Cullasaja Joint Venture
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Minus:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct modification was received on
December 15, 1988, by the Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have
been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of
a 0.15 MGD wastewater treatment facility which consists of a 37,500 gallon flow equalization
basin, two 75,000 gallon aeration tanks, two 16,832 gallon clarifiers, a digestor, a tertiary
filtration unit with backwash tank, a tablet chlorinator (the backwash tank will serve as the
detention tank for the chlorinated wastewater), post aeration and a recording flow meter with
totalizer, and all associated piping, valves, fittings, and appurtenances to serve the Cullasaja Joint
Venture development.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, paragraph B of
NPDES Permit No. NC0064416 issued February 12, 1987, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0064416.
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance with Part III
paragraph C of the referenced permit. Within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are
50 percent complete, the owner must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge. Questions regarding operator certification should be
directed to Mr. John Campbell at 919 / 733-5083.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704 / 251-6208 shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48 ) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities. Such notification to the
Regional Supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
on Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES permit
effluent limits, the permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this
Division, including the construction of additional wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has
been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to
the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the permit.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Randy Jones, telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Jackson County Health Department
Macon County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office
Cranston, Robertson, Whitehurst
Groundwater Section
Permit No. NC0064416
Engineers Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, , for the
Project Name or Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No.
Date

u/dA
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. William Minus, President
Cullasaja Joint Venture
P.O. Box 1432
Highlands, N.C. 28741
•
Dear Mr. Minus:
March 3, 1988
SUBJECT: Permit No. NC0064416
Authorization to Construct
Cullasaja Joint Venture
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Jackson County
R. Paul Wilms
Director
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received October 30,
1987, by the Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have
been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of a 0.15 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a 37,500 gallon
flow equalization basin, two 75,000 gallon aeration tanks, two 16,832 gallon
clarifiers, a digestor, a tertiary filtration unit with backwash tank, an ultraviolet
disinfection unit, post aeration and a recording flow meter with totalizer, and all
associated piping, valves, fittings, and appurtenances to serve the Cullasaja Joint
Venture development.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph B
of NPDES Permit No. NC0064416 issued February 12, 1987, and shall be subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0064416.
As requested in a letter received January 20, 1988, from Mr. J. Craig Cranston
(design engineers), the request for a golf course spray irrigation has been
withdrawn. This Authorization to Construct is, therefore, being issued under the
NPDES permit. At such time as the golf course spray is ready for resubmittal, all
information previously requested by the Groundwater Section (regarding spray field and
lagoons) and the Water Quality Section must be submitted along with the formal request
from the permit holder.
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance with Part
III paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina
Ps'Division of Environmental Management.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/251-6208 shall be notified at
least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of operation of these facilities so that an
in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the Regional Supervisor shall
be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday
through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES
permit effluent limits, the permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted
facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying
that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the approved plans
and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications -is being forwarded to you. If
you have any questions er need additional information, please contact Mr. Randy Jones,
telephone number 919/733-5083, ext 180.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc Jackson County Health Department
Macon County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor
9ranston, Robertson, Whitehurst
Mr. Dennis R. Ramsey
John Campbell
Groundwater Section
Engineer's Certification
I , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that construction of these permitted
facilities has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications.
f'''tN Signature Registration Number
Date