NC0022900_Permit Issuance_20071015

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 15, 2007
Mr. Martin Lashua
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0908
Subject: Issuance of NPDES
Permit NCO022900
Sugar Mountain WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. Lashua:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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).
This permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August 15, 2007.
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 Bob Guerra at telephone number
[phone], extension 539.
Sincerely,
ov Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO022900
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection
Aquatic Toxicity Section; Susie Meadows
NPDES Unit
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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, the
Carolina Water Services, Inc. of NC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Sugar Mountain WWTP
291 Norwood Hollow Road
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 December 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September
30, 2012.
Signed this day October 15, 2007.
�r TI—ecen H. Sullins, Director
Divsion of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO022900
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.
Carolina Water Services Inc. of North Carolina is hereby authorized
to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.50 MGD wastewater treatment system with the
following components:
• One 'common equalization basin
• Two separate plants
0 1 — 0.5 MGD plant
0 2 — 1.0 MGD plant
• Each plant has
o Aeration Basin
o Clarifier
o Sludge holding tank
o Liquid sodium hypochlorite disinfection
o Liquid sodium bisulfite Dechlorination, and
o Post aeration
The facility is located in Banner Elk at 291 Norwood Hollow Creek in Avery
County.
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from The Division of Water Quality,
construct the necessary facilities to increase the plant capacity to 1.0 MGD.
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.

Permit NC0022900
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample Location'
Flow
0.50 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3Meek
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1-October 31
12.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1- March 31
Monitor and Report
3Meek
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Monitor and Report
3Meek
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Monitor and Report
Variable'
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
3Meek
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
24 ug/L
3Meek
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (C)
Monitor and Report
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (C)
Monitor and Report
Variable'
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen
NO2+NO3+TKN
Monitor and Report
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monitor and Report
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Chronic To)dcity3
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pHa
Monitor and Report
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 1 - October and not less than 5.0 mg/L from November 1 -March 31.
3. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 72%, April, July, October and January; See A.(3).
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NC0022900
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.5 MGD and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfa11O01. 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
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 Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3Meek
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31
1.2 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
31Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1- March 31
2.2 mg/L
11.0 mg/L
31Week
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen2
Monilor and Report
Variable'
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric
mean)
2001100
mL
400/100 mL
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
20 ug/L
3Meek
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Monitor and Report
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (C)
Monitor and Report
Variable'
Grab
Upstream 8 Downstream
Total Nitrogen
NO2+NO3+TKN
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity3
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pH4
Monitor and Report
31Week
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = 50 feet above discharge location. Downstream = 2 miles below discharge location at
NCSR 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.
3. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 84%, April, July, October and January; See A.(4).
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NCO022900
A.(3). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) 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%.
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 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: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section 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
pennittee 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 Section at the address cited
above.
Should the pennittee 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 reopened 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 NCO022900
A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) 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%.
The pemtit 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 H 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: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section 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
pernrittee 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 Section 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.

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO022900
Fac ty Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC / Sugar Mountain WWTP
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 240908, Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Facility Address:
291 Norwood Hollow, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Permitted Flow
0.50 MGD expanding to 1.00 MGD
Type of Waste:
1,343 Domestic Connections and 46 Commercial connections
Facility/Permit Status:
Class III
County:
I Avery County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Flattop Creek
Regional Office:
Asheville ARO)
Stream Classification:
C
State Grid / USGS Quad:
Valles Crucis
303(d) Listed?
No
Permit Writer:
Bob Guerra
Subbasin:
04-02-01
Date:
August 6, 2007
Drainage Area (mi):
0.86 miles
A04W
Lat. 36° 07' 56" N Long. 81° 51' 07" W
Summer 7Q 10 cfs)
0.3
Winter 7Q 10 cfs)
0.4
Average Flow (cfs):
3360
IWC (%):
72% w / 0.5 MGD
84%w/1.0MGD
SUMMARY
The Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC currently operates the Sugar Mountain WWTP
with permitted flows of 0.50 MGD and an expansion ATC of 1.0 MGD. The existing 0.50 MGD
extended aeration WWTP consists of: One common equalization basin and three separate but
parallel plants [(0.3) MGD and (2) 0.1 MGD plants] each with aeration basins, clarifier, sludge
holding tank, liquid sodium hypochlorite disinfection, liquid sodium bisulfate and post
aeration.
On September 19, 2006, the Division issued authorization for the Sugar Mountain
WWTP to accept and treat arsenic -containing backwash from one of Carolina Water Service's
potable water systems.
The facility has no permitted discharging Industries and no pretreatment program.
RECEIVING STREAM
The receiving waters is Flattop Creek in the Watauga River, classified C in Subbasin 04-
02-01. This segment of the Watauga River is not listed on North Carolina's 2003-303(d) list.
The Watauga River from source to the North Carolina -Tennessee state line is Supporting in the
aquatic life category due to Good to Excellent benthic bioclassifications. Overall, instream
habitat throughout the watershed is good, however there is evidence of increased development
activities throughout the entire areas resulting in narrow riparian corridors, sediment, and
periphyton growth along the rives edge.,
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Page I

COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: BASED ON THE PREVIOUS 3 YEARS
THE FACILITY HAS HAD 3 NOV'S FOR FECAL COLIFORM DAILY MAX EXCEEDANCES:
• 09-04
• 12-04
01-07
NONE OF THESE NOVS INVOLVED CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENTS.
DMRDATA REVIEW: 3-2003 / 3-2006
LOW
MGD
BOD`&
m L'
TSS
.M L
NH3 AS
._ M L
COLIF'
6.45
7DAIL7YMAX
0.175
2.9
3.6
2.9
Y
4.74
3.5
1.47
47 8.3 <20
INSTREAM MONITORING:
Individual in -stream monitoring requirements for DO and temperature are included in
the permit monitoring conditions.
Toxicant Analysis:
The facility proposed to accept arsenic backwash, from one of its' WTP facilities in
September 2006. Based on the data provided by the permittee, a reasonable potential analysis
(RPA) was conducted for which the RPA calculated average was 0.0014ug/L, which is
significantly lower than the NC water quality standard for arsenic. The request was approved.
AQUATIC TESTING
Testing results from (2004-2007) reflects the facility passed all of its Aquatic Testing
events.
EXISTING PERMIT CONDITIONS
The discharge from the facility currently has limits for flow (0.5 and 1.0 MGD), BOD,
TSS, ammonia, fecal coliform, dissolved oxygen, pH, and chronic toxicity. Additionally, the
facility has been conducting upstream and downstream monitoring for: temperature and DO.
PROPOSED PERMIT CONDITIONS
Flow
:ME
No changes from existing permit.
No changes from existing permit.
Ammonia
The existing permit (0.5MGD page) has ammonia limits for Summer Monthly Averages
of 12 mg/L. A Summer Daily Maximum average of 35 mg/L will be added to the 0.5 MGD
effluent page.
The existing permit (1.OMGD page) has ammonia limits for Summer and Winter Monthly
Averages of 1.2 mg/L and 2.2 mg/L. Daily Maximum limits for Summer 6.0 mg/L and
Winter 6.6 mg/L will be added.
Dissolved oxygen
No change from existing permit
Total Suspended Solids
No change from existing permit.
Fecal Coliform
No change from existing permit.
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Total Residual Chlorine
No change from existing permit.
Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus
No change from existing permit.
Temperature
No change from existing permit.
Chronic toxicity
No change from existing permit.
Proposed Changes:
A NH3 as N Summer Daily Maximum average of 35 mg/L will be added to the 0.5
MGD effluent page. A NH3 as N Daily Maximum limits for Summer 6.0 mg/L and Winter
6.6 mg/L will be added to the 1.0 MGD effluent page.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice:
Permit Scheduled to Issue:
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
August 15, 2007
October 15, 2007(est)
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit,
please contact Bob Guerra at [phone] ext. 539.
NAME: DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS
SUPERVISOR:
DATE:
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14 O. Henry Avenue a P.O. Box 2090 IS Asheville, NC 28802.828-252-5611 e FAX [phone]
GENERAL PERMIT
basis of thorough staff review are application of NC General Statute 143.21, Puts
500 ere other lawful standards and regulations, the Norm, Con line Environment
event Commission proposed to issue a National Pollutant Discharge Eliminatic
(NPDES) General Permit to Me consorts) listed below, effective 45 days from it
date of this notice.
commends ag ewirq the proposed Permit will be accepted unfit 30 days after M
data of tie notice. All comments received prior W that date are considered in the fin
inations regarding foe permit. The Director of the NC DMelon of Water Duality m
to hoe a public hearing for the proposed permit should the Division receive a sign
fgras of public Interest.
of the drat permit and other supporting information on We used to determine cam
resent In the draft permit are available upon request and payment of the costa
notion. Mail comments and/or requests for information to Me NC Division of Wall
at the above address, or call Ms. Frances Cauldrons tuns (919) 73 50e3, extension 52
Point Source Branch. Please include Me NPDES permit number (affWW in ai
loader. Interested persons may also visit Me Division of Water Duality at 512
iry Streit, Raleigh, he 27804�1148 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5A0 pan.
Information on tile.
yfpga,..ytg, 14981 Tapoco Road, Robensviee, NC n771' has applied for removal
r ffs WTTP in Graham County. This permitted facility discharges tree
mofft wallewatef to the Lima Tennessee River in the Lime Tennessee River Bas
by no Wheraters are water quality lim led. This discharge may affect future allot
i this portion of the LIMIe Tennessee River.
a Village Poison [PO Boa 68, Fontana Dam, NC 287331 has applied for renewal of I
NCDp23088Jor its W WTP in Gabon County. This permitted facility discharges the
node water to the Little Tennessee River In the Little Tennessee River Ball
Irby total residual chlorine is water quality funded. This discharge may affect future al
a in Mw portion of over Little Tennessee Rival
Davis 8 Dodson, LLC 15�B Raching Cove Road. Sylva, NC 287791 has applied
alotperm q�W8280�INits Morningstar WWTP In Jackson County. This permit
discharg*Ct* W domestic wastewater to Blanton Branch in the L ffle Tennan
3mon. Cumemty, total fecal conform and total residual chlorine are water quality lir
is discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of Me Blanton Branch.
us of North Carolina. LLC 122 South pack Square, Suite 700, AshwilIS, NC 2880111
d for renewal of perm8T96009888No1 its Singing Waters Camping Resort W WTi
m County. This permitted 1sel0yelscharges treated domestc vreslewed a Tr
in the Little Tennessee River Basin. Currently total residual chlorine is water que
I. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of Train Creek.
n UnkaiNYWs."It Trillium Canter, Cashiers, NC 28717) has applied for ran
one Creek in the LMIeTeuressee River Basin uurte
moms nitrogen, feral cotton. dissolved oxygen and I
limbed. This discharge may abed future allocations in
ic. (PO Box 100, Highlands. NC 28741) has
its pre,asse W WTP in County. This parm,
eain Currently SOD, ammonia nitrogen fecal coliform, total Suspended Solids
rd oxygen and total residual chlorine are water qualdy III This proposed
may affect future allocations in Ma portion of Grassy Camp Creek.
Imesses River Basin Cumersy Wtal hold chlorine is Sister quality limited.
go may a0at future allocations in his person of the Oconaluflee River.
Ii88�antahabe Outdoor Center (1W77 US Highway 19 WW. Brysco CA)
has applied for renewal of be permit to discharge treated domestic wostawaler I
sale River in the LiVia Tennessee River Basin. Currently total meldual chlorine is
limiletl. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Nast
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
SS.
NORTH CAROLINA
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said
County and State, duly commissioned, qualified and
authorized by law to administer oaths, personally
appeared Cory Kordupel, who, being first duly
swom, deposes and says: that she is the Legal
Billing Clerk of The Asheville Citizen -Times,
engaged in publication of a newspaper known as
The Asheville Citizen -Times, published, issued,
and entered as First class mail in the City of
Asheville, in said County and State; that she is
authorized to make this affidavit and swom
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 date: August 22nd, 2007.
And that the said newspaper in which said notice,
paper, document or legal advertisement was
published was, 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 22nd, day of August, 2007.
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(Signature ofkerson making afH vit)
SE, Ina. bible Nantahale Village Fallon 8 Spa 19400 gighway 19 West, Bryson Cly,l Sworn to and subscribed before me the 22nd, day of
Dour zt nA_a anolied for renewal of permit NCW9A37 aentah Nea Vlllaga W WTP in
sin Comely. This lacility discharges treated domeeNe wastewater to an unnamed tributary
he Nantaham River in the,Lina Tennessee River Basin, Currently Weal coliform, ammo-
August,
07.
nitrogen and total residual chlorine are water quality limited. This discharge may affect
Ore olocations In tie portion of the Nenahaii River.
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robins Water Service. Inc. of NC, permit number 1+f,Y0R2900,�as applied for renewal of
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permit discharging to Flanop Creek h the Watauga River Basin.
p> I Or- A121
rums J. Fullenkamp 12011 ME Pine Island Read, Cape Coral, NC 339091 has applied for
w NPDES perms NC00881 for the CrentI Creak WWTP in Avery County. This peo-
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ission expires the 31 day of Sept'6
.led Nubbly discharges tested wastewaer to the Blevms creek in Me Watauga River
sin. Cummfly SOD, total suspended solids. ammanla nitrogen antl Mal residual tltbrine
2008.
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CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC.
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28217
P.O. Box 240908
Chadotte, NC 28224
Telephone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
March 26, 2007
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
Division of Water Quality
NC DENR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Re: Sugar Mountain WWTP
NPDES NCO022900
Renewal Request
Dear Mr. Weaver,
Please find enclosed Application and attachments and consider this letter as our official
request to renew the NPDES permit for the facility referenced above. There have been
no changes at the facility since the issuance of the last permit.
If you should have any questions or need any additional information, please do not
hesitate to call me at 704-525-7990 x 216 or by email at [e-mail].
you in advance for your attention.
Martin Lashua
Regional Manager
Cc: Mary Armentrout

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters-<1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources �-
Division of Water quality / NPDES Unit MAR 2 9 2001
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
-
NPDES Permit pol WATER QUALITY
C0022900 FQINTSOURC"
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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
Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina
Facility Name
Sugar Mountain
Mailing Address
PO Box 240908
City
Charlotte
State / Zip Code
NC 28224-0908
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 291 Norwood Hollow Road
City
Banner Elk
State / Zip Code
North Carolina 28604
County
Avery
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 ORQ
Name Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina
Mailing Address same as owner contact above
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
1 of 3 Form-D 1106

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 apply):
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
®
Number of Employees unkown
Residential
®
Number of Homes 1,343
School
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
1389 total connections as of end of February, 2007
46 commercial accounts and 1,343 residential homes
Population served: 2,084 [1,389 x 1.5 seasonal resort multiplier]
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points One
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ® Yes ❑ No
7. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Creek, Watauga River basin
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, 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.
0.5 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment system. One common equilization
basin and three separate but parallel plants [(1) 0.3 MGD and (2) 0.1 MGD plants] each
with aeration basin, clarifier, sludge holding tank, liquid sodium hypochlorite
disinfection, liquid sodium bisulfite dechlorination and post aeration.
2 of 3 Form-D 1/06

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.5 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.1819 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.592 [9/04 Hurricane Ivan] MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
Provide datafor the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shalt be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Number of
Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
7.7
4.5
mg/L
12 [ Feb 071
Fecal Coliform
< 1
1
col/ 100 nil
12 [Feb 071
Total Suspended Solids
14.0
6.0
mg/L
12 [Feb 071
Temperature (Summer)
20.0
18.2
degrees C
22 [June 06]
Temperature (Winter)
10
8
degrees C
20 [Feb 07]
pH
7.6
6.9
su
12 [Feb 07]
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
NCO022900
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Other
WQCS00174
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.
Printed name a person/$igning t Title
Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: 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 knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing
that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
3 of 3 Form-01/06

CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC.
5701 Westpork Dr., Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28217
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
March 26, 2007
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
Division of Water Quality
NC DENR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Re: Sugar MountainWWTP
NPDES NCO022900
Sludge Management Plan
Dear Mr. Weaver,
If and when any sludge and other solids are generated at this facility, they will be
removed by a contractor, A-1 Appalachian Pumping, Inc., and transported to the Town of
Boone for disposal.
If you should have any questions or need any additional information, please do not
hesitate to call me at 704-525-7990 x 216 or by email at [e-mail].
Thank you in advance for your attention.
Martin Lashua
Regional Manager
Cc: Mary Armentrout