NC0023281_Permit Issuance_20120822

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Ronnie E. Hedrick
Riverside at Tapoco, LLC
P.O. Box 756
Robbinsville, N.C. 28771-0756
Dear Mr. Hedrick:
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
August 22, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0023281
Tapoco Lodge and Village WWTP
Class WW-1
Graham County
Division personnel have reviewed and -approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on May 23,
2012.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone],
Sin rely,
Charles Wakild, P. .
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 DC
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Permit NC00023281
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,
Riverside at Tapoco, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP
U.S. Highway 129 north of Tapoco
Graham County
to receiving waters designated as the Little Tennessee River in subbasin 04-04-02 of the
Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1. 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2017.
Signed this day August 22, 2012
C es Wakild, P.E., Di
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC00023281
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked,
and as of this 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.
Riverside at Tapoco, LLC is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.02 MGD wastewater treatment facility
with the following components:
♦ Aeration
♦ Clarifier
♦ Sludge and skimmer returns
♦ Aerated sludge holding
♦ Continuous flow monitoring
The facility is located at the Tapoco Lodge & Village WWTP off U.S.
Highway 129 north of Tapoco in Graham County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into the Little Tennessee River, currently classified a class
C-Trout stream in hydrologic unit 06010202 of the Little Tennessee River
Basin.
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Permit NC00023281
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[PCS Code]
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Location
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.02 MGD
Continuous
Recorder
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00530
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Footnotes:
1. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause the temperature of the receiving stream to
increase more than 0.5°C. In no case shall the effluent temperature cause the ambient
temperature of the receiving stream to exceed 20°C.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Signed this 25 h, day of May, 2012
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FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Rscir information for F.xnedited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer/Date
Charles H. Weaver— 5/16/2012
Permit Number
NC0023281
Facility Name
Tapoco Lodge and Village WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
Little Tennessee / 04-04-02
Receiving Stream
Little Tennessee River
Stream Classification in Permit
C-Trout
Does permit need Daily Maximum NH3 limits?
N/A
Does permit need TRC limits/language)
N/A
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
No
Does permit have mstream momtoring9
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
No
Any obvious compliance concerns?
No
Any permit mods since last ?
No
New expiration date
10/31/2017
Comments on Draft Permit?
Most Commonly Used Expedited Language:
• 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that Cane Creek is listed
as an impaired Avaterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired «aters is a high priority with the Division. and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with this permits effluent limits and
stream impairment can be attributed to your facility. then mitigative measures may be
required".

MCIQNNEY & TALLANT, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
40 Court Street
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
ZEYLAND G. MCKINNEY, JR.
MACK D. TALLANT
CRYSTAL L. BRYSON
May 2, 2012
Fax [phone] P 0 BOX 1549SS
ROBBINSVILLE, NC 28771
Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Renewal Application for Tapoco Lodge and Village WWTP
Dear Ms. Sprinkle:
On behalf of my client, Riverside at Tapoco, LLC, I have enclosed the original signed
NPDES Application Form D for the renewal of the NPDES permit for the Tapoco Lodge
and Village WWTP (NPDES Permit # NC0023281) in Graham County, along with the
original signed narrative description of the sludge management plan. Also enclosed are
two copies of these documents, along with two copies of this letter, as per the instructions
for renewal packages we received from your office.
Since the last issuance of this permit the ownership of Tapoco Lodge and the facility
have changed. The new owner, as indicated on the Application, is my client, Riverside at
Tapoco, LLC.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If anything further is needed at this time to
process the renewal application, or if there are any questions or concerns, please let us
know.
Sincerel iI� aw
MACK D. TALLANT
Attorney at Law
Enclosures
cc: Riverside at Tapoco, LLC j i MAY - 3 2612

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality, / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit C0023281
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Riverside at Tapoco, LLC
Tapoco Lodge and Village WWTP
P.O. Box 756
RobbinsvWe
North Carolina, 28771
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road U.S. Highway 129 North of Tapoco
City
State / Zip Code
County
Robbinsville
North Carolina, 28771
Graham
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Riverside at Tapoco, LLC
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
P.O. Box 756
Robbinsville
North Carolina, 28771
[phone]
Fax Number [phone]
MAY - 3 2012
1 of 3 Forth-D 05108

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
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Number of Employees 6 - p Sf/j; /y, /,f 7VW,
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Lodge, restaurant and rental cabins
Population served: maximum of 30 double occupancy rooms
5. Type of collection system
X Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes X No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfallr
Little Tennessee River
S. Frequency of Discharge: X Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 365 Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
Plant is .020 MGD Package Treatment Plant. Consists of two blowers sludge return works
off of blowers (air lift)
2 of 3 Form-D 050

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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow .020_MGD
Annual Average daily flow .0013 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .0113 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
Yes X No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed_ Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum
and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum_
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs)
22.5 mg/1
8.74 mg/1
Fecal Coliform
Total Suspended Solids
28.4 mg/1
7.26 mg/1
Temperature (Summer)
27.5
25.1
Celsus
Temperature (Winter)
8.0
4.9
Celsus
pH
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES NCO23281
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am famillsr with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such Information is true, complete, and accurate.
atgnature of nppucant uate
North Cardma General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, repot, plan, or other document files or requked to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implemenfi g that Mice, or who falsities, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Amide 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that klide, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment riot to exceed sic months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
3 of 3 Form-D 05108

NPDES Permit NCO023281
Narrative Description of Sludge Management Plan
The sludge generated by the facility is removed, when needed, by a septic tank pump truck and
transported to a local municipality and deposited into the municipality's sewer system at a dump
station. The facility operator contracts with the septic tank pump truck owner for the removal of
the sludge. The septic tank pump truck owner makes arrangements with the municipality for the
dumping of the sludge into the municipality's sewer system.
Rive id Tapoco, C
By: Ronnie E. Hedrick, Trustee of the Ronnie
E. Hedrick Revocable Trust U/T/A dated 05/24/2004,
Member/Manager of Riverside at Tapoco, LLC