NC0022900_Permit Issuance_20030731

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
July 31, 2003
Mr. Jim Highley
Carolina Water Service. Inc.
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte. North Carolina 28224
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit NCO022900
Sugar Mountain WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. Highley:
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).
Please note that Part III D. of this permit has been revised as you requested.
Please be aware that the Division of Water Quality has received comments from
Richard S. DeMott, Chair of the Watauga River Conservation Partners. That
association is "concerned about the large number of wastewater treatment plants
discharging into the Watauga River or its tributaries and the impact these have
immediately and over a period of time". The Division of Water Quality requires you to
be diligent in your plant operations and maintenance. Furthermore, the Division urges
you to anticipate future needs by planning for wastewater improvements. For example,
be advised that the Division of Water Quality is in the process of implementing daily
maximum ammonia limits into non -municipal NPDES permits. Acceptable limits for
your facility with a flow of 0.50 MGD would be 35.0 mg/L during the summer months
with no limit during the winter months. Acceptable limits for your facility with a flow of
1.0 MGD would be 6.0 mg/L during the summer months and 11.0 mg/L during the
winter months.
Compliance with all terms and conditions of the attached permit is the
responsibility of the Permittee. Please note that T15A 08G .0204 of the North Carolina
Administrative Code has been interpreted to mean that the Operator in Responsible
Charge is responsible for operation of water pollution control systems.
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
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Mr. Highley
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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 permit
shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part 11, EA. addresses
the requirements to be followed in the event of change in ownership or control of this
discharge. 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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or
Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact Christie Jackson of my staff at [phone]. extension 538.
Sincerely,
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11mlanW. Klimek. P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Richard DeMott. Watauga River Conservation Partners

Permit NCO022900
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,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Sugar Mountain WWTP
NCSR 1340 south of Banner Elk
Avery County
to receiving waters designated as Flattop Creek in the Watauga River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1. 2003.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30. 2007.
Signed this day July 31, 2003
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0022900
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.50 MGD extended aeration wastewater
treatment system with the following components:
♦ Equalization basin
• Aeration
• Clarifier
• Sludge holding
r Disinfection
♦ Sulfur dioxide dechlorination
The facility is located south of Banner Elk at Sugar Mountain WWTP on NCSR
1340 in Avery County.
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Quality,
construct the necessary facilities to increase plant capacity to 1.0 MGD, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Flattop Creek, classified C waters in the Watauga River Basin.

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Permit NC0022900
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (0.5 MGD)
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until
expansion above 0.5 MGD or 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
Avera a
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample Location'
Flow
0.50 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3lWeek
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31
12.0 mg/L
31Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1 — March 31
3Meek
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen2
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Variable'
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
2001100 ml
400/100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
24 µg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature ("C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Variable'
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity°
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pHs
3Meek
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = 100 feet above discharge location. Downstream = at NC Highway 194.
Upstream and downstream sampling are to be performed 3/Week during the months of
June, July, August and September and once/week during the rest of the year.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L
from April 2 - October and not less than 5.0 mg/L from November 1 - March 31.
3. If chlorine disinfection is used, dechlorination shall be employed.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 72%. April, July, October and January: See A.(3).
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NC0022900
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (1.0 MGD)
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.5 MGD 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
Avera a
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location'
Flow
1.0 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
1.2 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1 — March 31
2.2 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Variable'
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
20 µg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (T)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Variable'
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity'
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pH5
3IWeek
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes
1. Upstream = 100 feet above discharge location. Downstream = at NC Highway 194.
Upstream and downstream sampling are to be performed 3/Week during the months of
June. July. August and September and once/week during the rest of the year.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L
from April 2 - October and not less than 5.0 mg/L from November 1 - March 31.
3. If chlorine disinfection is used, dechlorination shall be employed.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 84%, April, July, October and January; See A.(4).
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NCO022900
A. (3) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERAUT LIMIT (Quarterly)
Until Expansion above 0.5 MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 72.0%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP313 for the pass/fail results and THP313 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring
requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential
impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate
monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up
testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the
initial monitoring.

Permit NC0022900
A. (4) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMT LINHT (Quarterly)
Upon expansion above 0.5 MGD
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 84.0%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998,
or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP313 for the pass/fail results and THP313 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ
Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and
all concentration/response data, and he certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT)
test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of
the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring
requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential
impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate
monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up
testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the
initial monitoring.

PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION/NPDES
UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE
CENTER
RALEIGH, NO 27699-
1617
NOTIFICATION OF
INTENT TO ISSUE A
NPDES WASTEWATER
PERMIT
On the basis of thorough
staff review and application
of INC General Statute
143,21, Public law 92-500
and other lawful standards
and regulations, the North
Carolina Environmental
Management Commission
proposes to issue a
National Pollutant Dis-
charge Elimination System
(NPDES) wastewater dis-
charge permit to the per-
son(s) listed below effec-
tive 45 days from the pub-
lish date of this notice.
NPDES PERMIT
NUMBER
NCO032115
Town of Banner Elk, P.O.
Box 156, Banner Elk, NC
28604 has applied for a
permit renewal for a facility
located in Avery County
discharging treated waste-
water into the Elk River in
the Watauga River Basin.
Currently ammonia, fecal
coliform and total residual
chlorine are water quality
limited. This discharge
may affect future alloca-
tions in this portion of the
receiving stream.
NPDES PERMIT NUM-
BER
NCO022900
Carolina Water Service -
Sugar Mountain, PO Draw-
er 240908, Charlotte, NC
28224 has applied for a
permit renewal for a facility
located in Avery County
discharging treated waste-
water Into Flattop Creek in
the Watauga River Basin.
Currently ammonia, fecal
coliform & total residual
chlorine are water quality
limited. This discharge
may affect future allocs-
tions in this portion of the
receiving stream.
NPDES PERMIT NUM-
BER
NCO042358
Adams Apple Condomini-
ums' PO Box 2137. Ban-
ner Elk, NC 28604 has
applied for a permit renew-
al for a facility located in
Avery County discharging
treated wastewater into the
Watauga. River in the
Watauga River Basin.
Currently ammonia, fecal
coliform and total residual
chlorine are water quality
limited. This discharge
may affect future alloca-
tions in this portion of the
receiving stream.
Written comments regard-
ing the proposed permit
will be accepted until 30
days after the publish date
to this notice. All com-
ments received prior to
that date are considered in
the final determinations
regarding the proposed
permit. The Director of the
NC Division of Water Oual-
ity may decide to hold a
public meeting for the pro-
posed permit should the
Division receive a signifi-
cant degree of public inter-
est.
Copies of the draft permit
and other supporting infor-
mation on file used to
determine conditions pre-
sent in the draft permit are
available upon request and
payment of the costs of
reproduction. Mail com-
ments andtor requests for
information to the NC Divi-
sion of Water Quality at the
above address or call Ms.
Christie Jackson at (919)
733-5083, extension 538.
Please include the NPDES
permit number in any
communication. Interested
persons may also visit the
Division of Water Quality at
512 N. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27604-1148
between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to
review information on file.
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FOLLOWING DATES:
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WAS PUBLISHED WAS, AT THE TIME OF EACH AND EVERY
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lan Klimek
tor DIV. OF WATER QUALITY
Carolina Division of Water Quality DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Klimek:
As the chairman and on behalf of the Watauga River Conservation
Partners chapter of the Western North Carolina Alliance I want to express
to you our concerns about Waste Water Treatment Plants in Avery and
Watauga counties all of which discharge into the Watauga River directly
or through tributaries. The permitswe are concerned about are as follows:
Avery County
NPDES Permit Number NC0032115, Town of Banner Elk
NPDES Permit Number NC0022900, Carolina Water Service - Sugar Mountain
NPDES Permit Number NC0042358, Adams Apple Condominiums, Banner Elk
Watauga County"
NPDES Permit Number NC0022730, Beech Mountain, Town of - Grassy Gap WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0032123, Carolina Water Service - Hound Ears WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0035149, Seven Devils Resort, (Seven Devils), Boone
NPDES Permit Number NC0058891, Hawknest Utilities - Valley Creek WWTP,
Seven Devils
NPDES Permit Number NC0032166, Appalachian State University - Camp
Broadstone, University Hall, Boone
We are aware of past records of all of the above and their violations,
which we have reviewed, covering a five year period. Our knowledge and
review provides the following observations with particular concern about
four of the W.W.T.P.s:
1) IINC0042358, Adams Apple. Adams Apple appears to be at full capacity
with limited access for discharge. Its age and limitations make it a
questionable plant for continued use based upon our members personal
and regular observance. There appears to have been occurrences of
discharges not f7aTly reported to the DWQ.
2) #NC0022730, Beech Mountain -Grassy Gap. Grassy Gap and the other W.W.T.P.
operated by the Town of Beech Mountain are under moratorium because of
the many many problems with these plants and the lines to them. They
continue to require very careful monitoring and limits on their permits
until reconstruction and improvements may be made all of which are very
costly. 'Grassy Gap and Pond Creek (#NC0069761) have often been sub-
ject to serious inflow and infiltration due to rain and snow and to the
fluctuations of population by seasons. Grassy Gap and Pond Creek have and the
most significant number of serious violations and "spills" of any of the
WWTPs in the area over recent years (at times almost monthly).

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3) #NC0058891, Seven Devils Resort. The problems here are some shared with
Hawksnest. Both received permitted increases in output in 1996 when they
were last repermitted. The previous permit was for 0.02 MGD and was in-
creased to 0.12 MCD (+600%). An anticipated number of residential units
in the vicinity of this plant has not occurred. The Town of Seven Devils
has developed a Land Use Management Plan and adopted new regulations
which provide for less density and at the same time turned down a plan
for a very large development. The owner has withdrawn the tanks brought on
site for expansion and has no plans to do so. You have in your records
a petition regarding the previous increased capacity which was opposed by
many residents of Seven Devils and Foscoe who have found problems with the
current facility and particularly any expansion. More recently you have a
latter from the Seven Devils Resort Club (Decembers; 2000) in reference to
this. This is an old plant, not fenced, vve _ which many have serious
concerns looking to the future. They question its MGD permited capacity
and its viability.
4) #NC0058891, Hawksnest Utilities - Valley Creek. The increase in permit-
ed capacity in 1996 from 0.01 to 0.90 MGD also seemed excessive. The
._.ski slope was closed last winter so the volume of useage was greatly
curtailed. There are no plans in this area at this time for any large
residential or other construction which would warrant a 0.90 MGD capa-
city (which is a large as the biggest plant serving the Town of Beech
Mountain). In the past this plant has had spills for some reasons similar
to Beech Mountain and the provious Basinwide study, in particular cited
concerns of what the golf course and ski area were doing to Valley Creek.
The most recent Watauga River Basinwide study we believe confirms
our assessment that the Watauga River, and especially in these recent and
continuing drought years, is not a viable source for increased discharge
from plant which are too many, too old, unreliable and subject to inflow
and infiltration.
We request in the repermitting process that the Environmental
Management Commission move very carefully and deliberately in their review
making all the considerations a part of the process necessary before grant-
ing the permits with which we are concerned.
As we may be of any assistance or help please do advise us. We
appreciate your attention to our submission.
Sincerely,
RFcchha_rrd A. DeMott
Chair
Watauga River Conservation Partners

Draft Permit Reviews
Subject: Draft Permit Reviews
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 16:09:09 -0400
From: Matt Matthews <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Christie,
I've reviewed the following draft permits:
The Mountain WWTP NCO061123
Carolina Mountain Water Bottling Plant NCO067954
Sugar Mountain WWTP NCO022900
All of these look fine as regards implementation of whole effluent toxicity.
Thanks for the opportunity to comment.
Matt
Matt Matthews
NC DENR/Division of Water Quality
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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many observations and a little naroning to truth.
--Alexis Carrel
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CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC.
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Regional Office:
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
July 26, 2002
Ms. Christie R. Jackson
NPDES Unit
Division of Water Quality
NC DENR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO022900
Sugar Mountain W WTP
Dear Ms. Jackson,
We are in receipt of your June 26, 2002 letter and draft permit. We do have some minor issues to address:
ul�our official Permittee name is Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina. Please change in all
applicable places.
2) In the Supplement to Permit cover sheet, Section (1), we do need to revise the description of the facilities.
/ There is not — nor has there ever been — a sludge press at the plant. Also, the filtration at the plant is not
✓ operational. It has never been placed into operation and is not necessary for permit compliance. Our
excellent compliance history at the plant shows that the filtration is not needed, and I understand our request
for exclusion of this item is a simple one. We feel it is best to have as accurate a description of the
equipment and processes as possible to avoid confusion.
In Section (3)(D), the word "...substantial..." is used but is not defined. This word can be very subjective
and completely open to interpretation. We object to the phrasing of this section without a more clear
definition of the word "substantial'.
If you have any questions, please call me at 704-525-7990 (Ext. 216). Thank you in advance for your attention
and assistance.
❑cerel
Martin Lashua
Regional Manager
CC: Mr. Jim Highley
Mr. Alan Watkins
Mr. Rex Woody
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CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC.
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Regional Office:
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
March 26, 2002
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Notice of Renewal Intent
Sugar Mountain WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO022900
Avery County
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
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Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is hereby requesting renewal of the aforementioned
permit. Enclosed are one signed original and two copies of this letter, the application, and
our sludge management plan.
If you should need additional information regarding the permit renewal application or have
questions about the information I have provided, please contact me by calling 704-525-
7990, extension 221.
Smcerel ,
im Highley
Sr. Regional Manager
c: Carl Daniel

CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC.
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Regional Office:
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
March 26, 2002
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR/Water Quality/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Sugar MountainWWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO022900
Sludge Management Plan
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
Please be advised that sludge generated at the aforementioned facility is removed and
disposed of by:
A-1 Appalachian Pumping, Inc.
301 Clay Hodges Road
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-2450
If you should need additional information regarding our sludge management program,
please contact me by calling 704-525-7990, extension 221.
4lrri ly ,
t Highley
Senior Regional Manager

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 I NC00 DO
(if known)
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
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 * Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal New Facility
* Please provide a description of the expansion/modification:
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
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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
Commercial
Residential
School
Other
Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
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6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
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7. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
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.
Person
North Carolina General Statute 1 0t-215.6E (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 maintains#0`�a
ental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdeh e b fi no� ex� e 00, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 j( $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.) II
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