NC0022730_Permit Issuance_20031231

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
December 31, 2003
Mr. Seth Lawless
Town of Beech Mountain
403 Beech Mountain Parkway
Beech Mountain, North Carolina 28604
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO022730
Grassy Gap Creek WWTP
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Lawless:
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 weekly average limits for ammonia nitrogen (NHs as N). Based on comments
from EPA, the Division was required to implement weekly average ammonia limits for municipal
facilities, as required by the Code of Federal Regulations. The weekly average value is three times the
monthly average value (this multiplier was established based on a review of treatment capability at
various municipal plants). Daily maximum values are capped at 35.0 mg/L.
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. qbe 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 he required. If you have any questions concerning this
permit, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
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Alari.K9l mi ek, P.E.
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Winston-Salem Regional Office / Water Quality Section
NPDFS Unit
Richard A. DeMott / Watauga River Conservation Partners [P.O. Box 1194, Linville, NC 28646-11941
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit NCO022730
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PFRMTT
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
Town of Beech Mountain
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Grassy Gap WWTP
Grassy Gap Creek Road near Beach Mountain
Watauga County
to receiving waters designated as Grassy Gap Creek [and then to Buckeye Creek
after the outfall relocation]. The receiving stream is in the Watauga River Basin.
Discharge effluent 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 February 1, 2004.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2007.
Signed this day December 31, 2003.
original Signed �Y
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Alan W. Mimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0022730
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDLS 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 Town of Beech Mountain is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.080 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Influent bar screen
♦ Flow equalization
♦ Dual path aeration basins and clarifiers
♦ Chlorine chamber
♦ Dechlorination solution injection
The facility is located near Beech Mountain at the Grassy Gap WWTP on Grassy
Gap Creek Road in Watauga County.
2. After completing the outfall relocation and other facility upgrades in compliance
with Authorization to Construct permit 022730A01 [issued February 10, 20031,
discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map to Buckeye Creek, currently classified C-Trout waters in the Watauga River
Basin.
3. Until completion of the outfall relocation, continue to discharge from said
treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Grassy Gap
Creek, currently classified C waters in the Watauga River Basin.

Facility Information
Facility X
Latitude: 36013'19" Sub -Basin: 04-02-01
Longitude: 81054'20"
Location
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Stream Class: C/CTrout
Receiving Stream: Grassy GapCreek/Buckeye Creek
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Permit NC0022730
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
(Grassy Gap Creek)
During the period beginning on the February 1, 2004 and lasting until outfall relocation to
Buckeye Creek [or 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
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
T e
Sample Location
Flow
0.080 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (209C)l
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NIi3 as N
November 1 - March 31
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Colifonn
(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 µg/L .
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature rC)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
NO2+NO3+TKN
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
pHz
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent values (85% removal).
2. 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 NC0022730
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
(Buckeye Creek)
During the period beginning upon relocation to Buckeye Creek 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
Monthly
Averse
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.080 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20T)'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 —October 31
11.0 mg/L
33.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1 — March 31
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature IT)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
NO2+NO3+TKN
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
pHz
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent values (85% removal).
2. 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

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
January 2, 2003
JAN 7 5 2003
Mr. Larry E. Phillips
Rural Development Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture
134 Government Circle, Suite 201
Jefferson, North Carolina 28640
Dear Mr. Phillips:
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WAT2R QUALITY SECTION
-,-Discharge Compliance E0
Subject: Sewer System Improvements for the Town Limits of Beech Mountain, Watauga and
Avery County, North Carolina
We received a copy of the subject proposal on November 22, 2002. The following comments are
provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to the information provided, the Town of Beech Mountain is proposing to improve the
sewer system within the town limits of Beech Mountain by removing and replacing 5,100 lineal
feet of existing sewer lines, manholes, and appurtenances; adding a flow equalization basin to the
Grassy Gap Waste Water Treatment Plant; and relocating the effluent discharge line 1,500 feet to
Buckeye Creek.
A list of the federally endangered and threatened species known from Watauga and Avery
County is enclosed. In accordance with the Act, it is the responsibility of the appropriate Federal
action agency to review its activities or programs and to identify any such activities or programs
that may affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats. If it is determined that the
proposed activities may adversely affect any species federally listed as endangered or threatened,
formal consultation with this office must be initiated. The enclosed list also includes Federal
species of concern that are currently under review by the Service which may occur in the project
impact area. Federal species of concern are not legally protected under the Act and are not
subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, unless they are formally proposed or listed
as endangered or threatened. We are including these species in our response to give you advance
notification and to request your assistance in protecting them. The presence or absence of these

species in the project impact area should be addressed in any environmental document prepared
for this project.
We believe the proposed sewer system improvements will result in overall improvements in
environmental and public health. However, we have concerns regarding impacts to streams from
the proposed project and recommend the following measures be incorporated to minimize
damage to the streams within the project area:
The project will involve the removal and replacement (in the same trench) of
5,100 feet of existing sewer lines, manholes, and appurtenances. Where
feasible, we recommend considering alternative sewer system designs. We
advise the Town to choose the best design that will reduce impacts of the
sewer system on streams in the project area.
2. We encourage the implementation of stream buffers. We recommend that
buffers be a minimum 100 feet wide for sewer lines that parallel streams.
When it is not possible to implement 100-foot-wide buffers, we suggest the
sewer lines be constructed of a substance equal to the durability of ductile iron.
Utilities should be located as far away from streams as functionally possible.
Protecting area streams with wide forested riparian corridors in development
areas is essential for the protection of water quality and aquatic and terrestrial
habitats in rapidly developing landscapes.
3. Stringent erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and
maintained in order to prevent unnecessary impacts to aquatic resources within
and downstream of the project site. Herbaceous vegetation should be planted
on all bare soil immediately following any ground -disturbing activities in order
to prevent soil erosion. Fescue -based mixtures should be avoided, because
fescue is invasive and provides little benefit to wildlife. Native annual small
grains appropriate for the season are preferred and recommended.
4. Small tributaries should be crossed within the road right-of-way, not trenched
or otherwise impacted. Exposed pipe or rock check dams, which might
potentially impede fish passage, should not be installed within stream
channels.
5. It is not clear in the diagram of the Grassy Gap Waste Water Treatment Plant if
a dechlorination mechanism will be used after the wastewater leaves the
chlorine -contact tank. Chlorine is toxic to many kinds of aquatic life, and the
reaction of chlorine with organic material in water can form carcinogenic
compounds. Dechlorination can be used to remove residual chlorine from
wastewater prior to its discharge. While dechlorination is critical in the
treatment of effluent to prevent impacts to aquatic life, the compounds
produced by dechlorination, while preferable to chlorine, are also toxic to
aquatic organisms. Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is an effective disinfectant,

and, unlike chlorine, does not create disinfection byproducts, toxicity, or
hazardous materials concerns. We strongly encourage consideration of
UV disinfection.
6. We recommend the consideration of alternative treated effluent disposal sites.
Treated effluent can be used to irrigate agricultural land and urban green
spaces (such as golf courses, highway medians, and industrial areas), and it can
also be used by industries in cooling or processing applications.
7. We applaud the addition of the flow equalization basin, which will help reduce
fluctuations of the wastewater flow rate into the treatment plant. However, it
is not clear if the flow equalization basin will also act as a holding tank during
overflow events. We recommend adding an overflow basin in the event of
excessive flows to the equalization basin; this would reduce the likelihood of
untreated wastewater entering streams.
8. Buckeye Creek is part of the Watauga River basin, which contains a Federal
species of concern mussel --the green floater (Lasmigona subviridis).
Freshwater mussels are extremely sensitive to many of the pollutants (chlorine,
ammonia, and heavy metals) commonly found in municipal and industrial
wastewater releases. Further degradation to the Watauga River basin water
system could potentially be detrimental to the status of the green floater. We
ask that all necessary measures be taken to prevent harm to this species and
other aquatic life.
9. Lastly, we suggest contacting the North Carolina Clean Water Trust Fund for
potential assistance in funding the above suggestions.
Thank you for allowing us to comment on this project; we commend the efforts to improve the
sewer system for the Town of Beech Mountain. Please contact Ms. Denise Moldenhauer of our
staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 226, if you have any questions. In any future correspondence
concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-03-022.
Sincerely,
�>
Brian P. Cole
State Supervisor
Enclosure
cc:
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

ENDANGERED, THREATENED, AND CANDIDATE SPECIES
AND FEDERAL SPECIES OF CONCERN, AVERY AND
WATAUGA COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA
This list was adapted from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's County Species List. It is a
listing, for Avery and Watauga Counties, of North Carolina's federally listed and proposed endangered,
threatened, and candidate species and Federal species of concern (for a complete list of rare species in
the state, please contact the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program). The information in this list is
compiled from a variety of sources, including field surveys, museums and herbariums, literature, and
personal communications. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's database is dynamic, with
new records being added and old records being revised as new information is received. Please note that
this list cannot be considered a definitive record of listed species and Federal species of concern, and it
should not be considered a substitute for field surveys.
Critical habitat: Critical habitat is noted, with a description, for the counties where it is designated or
proposed.
Aquatic species: Fishes and aquatic invertebrates are noted for counties where they are known to occur.
However, projects may have effects on downstream aquatic systems in adjacent
counties.
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS
AVERY COUNTY
Critical Habitat Designation:
Spruce -fir moss spider, Microhexura montivaga - Critical habitat designated (see the
July 6, 2001, Federal Register, 66:35547-35566).
Vertebrates
Southern Appalachian saw -whet owl
Bog turtle
Virginia big -eared bat
Hellbender
Blotched chub
Carolina northern flying squirrel
Southern Appalachian red crossbill
Southern rock vole
Eastern small -footed bat
Alleghany woodrat
Southern Appalachian black -capped
chickadee
Southern water shrew
Southern Appalachian yellow -bellied
sapsucker
Appalachian cottontail
Appalachian Bewick's wren
Aegolius acadicus
FSC
Clemmys muhlenbergii
T(S/A)'
Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii
Endangered
virginianus
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
FSC
Erimystax insignis
FSC
Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
Endangered
Loxia curvirostra
FSC
Microtus chrotorrhinus carolinensis
FSC
Myotis leibii
FSC
Neotoma magister
FSC
Parus atricapillus practicus
FSC
Sorex palustris punctulatus FSC
Sphyrapicus varius appalaciensis FSC
Sylvilagus obscurus FSC
Thryomanes bewickii altos FSC
March 7, 2002 Page l of 3

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS
Invertebrates
Grayson crayfish ostracod
Spruce -fir moss spider
Diana fritillary butterfly
Regal fritillary butterfly
Vascular Plants
Fraser fir
Mountain bittercress
Bent avens
Spreading avens
Roan Mountain bluet
Butternut
Heller's blazing star
Gray's lily
Bog bluegrass
Carolina saxifrage
Blue Ridge goldenrod
Nonvascular Plants
Rock gnome lichen
A liverwort
A liverwort
A liverwort
WATAUGA COUNTY
Critical Habitat Designation:
Ascetocythere cosmeta FSC
Microhexura montivaga Endangered
Speyeria diana FSC
Speyeria idalia FSC
Abies fraseri
FSC
Cardamine clematitis
FSC
Geum geniculatum
FSC
Geum radiatum
Endangered
Houstonia montana (=Hedyotis purpurea
Endangered
var. montana)
Juglans cinerea
FSC
Liatris helleri
Threatened
Lilium grayi
FSC
Poa paludigena
FSC
Saxhaga caroliniana
FSC
Solidago spithamaea
Threatened
Gymnoderma lineare Endangered
Plagiochila sullivantii var. sullivantii FSC
Plagiochila virginica var. caroliniana FSC
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii FSC
Spruce -fir moss spider, Microhexura montivaga - Critical habitat designated (see the
July 6, 2001, Federal Register, 66:35547-35566).
Vertebrates
Southern Appalachian saw -whet owl
Bog turtle
Hellbender
Cerulean warbler
Carolina northern flying squirrel
Southern Appalachian red crossbill
Alleghany woodrat
Southern Appalachian black -capped
chickadee
Kanawha minnow
Southern water shrew
Southern Appalachian yellow -bellied
sapsucker
Appalachian cottontail
Aegolius acadicus
FSC
Clemmys muhlenbergii
T(S/A)`
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
FSC
Dendroica cerulea
FSC
Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
Endangered
Loxia curvirostra
FSC
Neotoma magister
FSC*
Parus atricapillus practices
FSC
Phenacobius teretulus FSC
Sorex palustris punctulatus FSC*
Sphyrapicus varius appalaciensis FSC
Sylvilagus obscures FSC*
March 7, 2002 Page 2 of 3

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS
Invertebrates
Green floater Lasmigona subviridis FSC
Spruce -fir moss spider Microhexura montivaga Endangered
Diana fritillary butterfly Speyeria diana FSC
Vascular Plants
Fraser fir
Abies fraseri
FSC
Mountain bittercress
Cardamine clematitis
FSC
Tall larkspur
Delphinium exaltatum
FSC
Glade spurge
Euphorbia putpurea
FSC'*
Bent averts
Geum geniculatum
FSC
Spreading avens
Geum radiation
Endangered
Roan Mountain bluet
Houstonia montana (=Hedyotis purpurea
Endangered
var. montana)
Butternut
Juglans cinerea
FSC
Heller's blazing star
Liatris helleri
Threatened
Gray's lily
Lillian grayi
FSC
Bog bluegrass
Poa paludigena
FSC*
KEY:
Status
Defmition
Endangered
A [axon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
Threatened
A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
FSC
A Federal species of concem—a species that may or may not be listed in the future (formerly
C2 candidate species or species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient
information to support listing).
T(S/A)
Threatened due to similarity of appearance (e.g., American alligator )—a species that is
threatened due to similarity of appearance with other raze species and is listed for its protection.
These species are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7
consultation.
Species with 1, 2, 3, or 4 asterisks behind them indicate historic, obscure, or incidental records.
*Historic record - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
"Obscure record - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain.
*"Incidentallmigrant record - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat.
""Historic record - obscure and incidental record.
'In the November 4, 1997, Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New
York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to Georgia)
was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the collection and
interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The T(S/A) designation
has no effect on land -management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of the southern
population of the species. In addition to its official status as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers
the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss.
March 7, 2002 Page 3 of 3

Watauga River Conservation Partne
Chapter of the Western North Carolina Allianc
Box 11 K UnHlle, NC 2964E-1194
July 31, 2002
rr
Alan Klimek
Director
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Klimek:
DIV. OF WATER QUALITY
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
I am writing to again on behalf of the Watauga River Conservation
Partners and this time in regard to NPDES Permits:
Number NC0070408, Clevon Woods Association - Art Plaza
Number NC0069761, Town of Beech Mountain - Pond Creek WWTP
2002
QUALITY
My general reaction is the same as stated in my letter to you of
July 15, 2002 on page two at the close regarding the current drought and
reduced flows in the Watauga River Basin, the valuable resource the Watauga
River is the for this area, and the care and consideration we must make in
preserving and maintaining this resource.
In my previous letter I also specifically mentioned the Pond
Creek WWTP in reference to the other plant located on Beech Mountain
(Grassy Gap #NC0022070). These facilities have shared the same problems
and are under moratorium. They both are subject to serious inflow and
infiltration problems and have had numerous spills in recent years. They
are of concern and request in thF-:repermitting process their history be
considered and given careful review.
Again, as we may be of assistance, please do advise us.
Sincerely, r
Richard A. DeMott
Chair
Watauga River Conssrvation Partners
Chapter of the Western North
Carolina Alliance
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Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Klimek:
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JUI. A 9 2002
OIR QUALITY
DI ECTORES OFFICE
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 permits we 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) #NC0042358, 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 f-41y 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 MGD (+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. Ydu have in your records
a petition regarding the previbus 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 (December-; 2000) in reference to
this. This is an old plant, not fenced, aver' 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,
6 ti
R chard A. DeMoeMo tt
Chair
Watauga River Conservation PArtners

MEMO
Division of Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
July 24, 2002
Memorandum to: Christie Jackson, NPDES Unit
Through: Steve Mauney
Acting Water Quality Supervisor
From: Sue White
Env &Engineer I
Subject: Beech Mtn, Grassy Gap WWTP Draft NPDES Permit,
NCO022730 request for comments, Watauga County
This facility is currently under moratorium. The town is actively making
improvements to this plant and collections system including the relocation of the outfall
line mentioned in the permit. I have no comments on the draft permit at this time.
i U
JUL 3 0 2002 I
DENR
POINT

NORTH CAROLINA �'✓
FORSYTH 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 D.H. Stanfield, who being duly swom, deposes and says: that he is
Controller of the Winston-Salem Journal, engaged in the publishing of a newspaper
known as Winston-Salem Journal, published, issued and entered as second class mail
in the City of Winston-Salem, in said county and State: that he 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 Winston-Salem Journal on
the following dates:
July 2, 2002
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 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.
This 8th dayof Jul 2002 RGSNO NOTICE -
STATE OF NORTH NOTICE
Y+ EAIVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COAIWSSI(
(signature of 1 161T MAIL SERVICE CENITER
erso i n aking affidavit) NALEIGH, NC 2769 1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSi
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of Jul , 02
Notm' blic
My Commission expires: September 28, 2005
y OFFICIAL SEAL
Notary Pubtie, NorRa Carolina
OOUNT' OF FORS T
My Commission
and
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PUBLIC NOTICE Watauga River In the
CAROLINSTATE OF NORTH Watauga River Basin. Cur -
ENVIRONMENTAL rently ammonia, fecal
ENVRONMENTAL colilorm and oil 8 grease are
MANAGEMENT COMMIS- water quality limited. This
SION/NPDES UNIT discharge may affect future
1617 MAIL SERVICE .allocations in this portion of
CENTER the receiving stream.
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit Number
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT NC0035149, EVEN DEVILS
W ISSUE A NPDES RESORT, 151 MR. BISH
WASTEWATER PERMIT BLVD., BOONE. NC 28607
On the basis of thorough has applied for a pencil
staff review and application renewal for a facility located
of NC General Statute In WATAUGA County disc
143.21, Public law 92-500 harging treated wastewater
and other lawful standards into UT WATAUGA RIVER
and regulations, the North in the WATAUGA River
Carolina Environmental Basin. Currently fecal
Management Commission colilorm 8 total residual
proposes to issue a National chlorine are water quality
Pollutant Discharge limited. This discharge may
Elimination System affect future allocations in
(NPDES) wastewater disc- this portion of the receiving
ha permit to the per- stream.
sons) listed below effective NPDES Permit Number
45 days from the publish NC0058891, awknest
daze of this notice. Utilities - Valley Creek
Written comments regarding WWTP, 2058 Wand Drive,
the proposed permit will be Seven Devils, Wand
has
accepted until 30 days after applied for a permit renewal
for a facili located in
the publish date of this County -
noiice. All comments re- Wataugastews discharging
ceived prior to that date are treated wastewater into Watauga
considered in the final de- ey Creek in ur Watauga
terminations regarding the moni Basin. Currently am -
proposed permit. The Direc- monia, fecal coliform and
for of the NC Division of total residual chlorine are
Water Quality may decide to water quality limited. This
hold a public meeting for the discharge may affect future
proposed permit should the allocations in this portion of
Division receive a significant the receiving stream.
degree of public interest. NPDES Permit Number
Copies of the draft permit NC0032166. Appalachian
and other supporting infor. State University - Camp
mation on file used to de- Broadstone, University Hall,
lgrmme conditions present in Boone, NC 28608 has app-
the draft permit are available had for a permit renewal for
upon request and payment a facility located in Watauga
of the costs of reproduction. County i isbharging treated
Mail comments and/or re- wastewater into an unnamed
quests for information to the tributary to the Watauga
NC Division of Water Quality River in the Watauga River
at the above address or call Basin. Currently GODS, total
suspended solids, fecal
Ms. Christie Jackson at 919-
ual
733-5083, extension 538, chlorine 'and total
atlarre
Please include the NPDES water quality limited. This
Permit number (attached) in discharge may affect future
any communication. Interes- allocations in this portion of
;he
persons may also visit the receiving stream.
the Division of Water Quality July 5-1c
at 512 S. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27604-1148
between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to review
information on file.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0022730, Beech Moun-
tain, Town of - Grassy Gap
WWTP, Beech Mountain
Parkway, Beech Mountain,
NC 28664 has applied for a
Permit renewal for a facility
located in Watauga County
s.
in'the
rX%
C eek Wa augya Rive
Basin.
0,11 'V 41,•($ ,40
Cunently NH3, fecal
p g.0 •, 0 �.
coliform and total residual•"••••••/
chlorine are water qualityqL,.>�!
limited. This discharge may
�, �•,•
-
affect future allocatlons in
this portion of the receiving
-•'�"
stream.tv
Z >�>z�d;
NPDES Permit Number NC
qe.3 'a r
0032123. Carolina Water
Service
.........
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- Hound Ears
WWiP, PO Drawer 240908,
f� ���
'',Y41q GrJ��sue
Charlotte, NC 28224 hasa�;�;,pas
applied for a permit renewal
for a facility located in
Watauga County dischamino
Ul v �
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION '
NORTH CAROLINA-WATAUGA COUNTY
Before the undersigned, a
Notary Public of said County and
state, duly commissioned, qualified
and authorized by law to administer
oaths, personally appeared:
ANGELA H GREENE
Who being first duly sworn, deposes
and says: that he (she) is
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
of a newspaper known as THE WATAUGA
DEMOCRAT, published, issued and
entered as second class mail in the
City of Boone, 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
WATAUGA DEMOCRAT the following dates:
JULY 5, 2002
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 pub-
lication, a newspaper meeting all of
the requirements and qualifications
of Section I-597 of the General Sta-
tutes of North Carolina and was a
qualified newspaper within the meaning
of Section I-597 of the General Sta-
tutes of North Carolina
This 5 _day of
Sworn to and subscribed before ■e,
this .5' J day of -,2 0��
QNotary Public
My Commission expires a o

AA
TOWNOF
BEECF?
MOUNTAIN
Seth Lawless, Manager
David R. Patella. Attorney
March 26, 2002
Town op
Beech Morantafn
403 BEECH MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
BEECH MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA, 28604-8012
828/387-4236
FAX: 828 / 387-4862
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR — Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Stephens,
Mayor
Rick Owen
Vice Mayor
Tim Holland
Counal Members
Gil Adams
Peter K Chamberlin
Edward J. Waligroski
Please accept the enclosed original application and two copies for the renewal of the
Grassy Gap Wastewater Treatment NPDES permit INC 022730) in Beech Mountain. No
significant changes have been made since the issuance of the last permit.
Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to
contact me if you need any additional information.
Sincerely,
Seth Lawless
Town Manager
Eastem America's Highest Town

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
GR NCL 2
ww
wie
:BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION x "
PART AL BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR AI L'APpCrCE If W""Pvt ttrj tii w+ r r yam:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility Name
Mailing Address 403 BC6UL A. Ps K A.rl
OEec'A A10UVtAi.J aJC 1f�'�/
Contact Person 56TN LA�.dc»
Title TANN 11taNAiCC
Telephone Number (9?ti) 3e9- 4,13(,
Facility Address 264 Gxwny C- o G g CI
(not P.O. Box) I cy mdo.A.WC.
A.2. Applicant Information. If the. applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
❑ owner ❑ operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
❑ facility ❑ applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment
(include state -issued permits). works
NPDES tic oozA,)3Q PSD
UIC Other (JQ w 2s-'23
RCRA
Other
AA. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
T u,+ Bckc4 mEAv 1&60 4ea�_ -- S 5 Tiw.v.� Ijx,,i n.E.. _
Total population served
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: j PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
A.S. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes m No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through)Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.S. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time perlod
with the 12'" month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate . 690 mgd
Two Years Apo Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate .1)4(7 .OSY
C. Maximum daily flow rate , too 31ct .1yo
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Separate sanitary sewer 13 ,1b 167 /do
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? © Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
I. Discharges of treated effluent
if. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
Ill. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
V. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes
It yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
d.
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
Is land application ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
Ed NO
Ingd
❑ Yes 91 No
mgd
❑ Yes 99 No
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Page 3 0l ;..

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: I RIVER BASIN:
If yes, describe the means) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transponed to the other treatment works
(e.g., lank truck, pipe).
If transport is by a parry other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number l I
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number I I
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.B. through ASS above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a. complete Questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "No" to question
L" go to Part 8 "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number i)0
.Aoq (siwsfy 4" G..,t L! .
b. Location bo"Well„ ro,. 4 i;ed g n.E,✓ .?fi(a.Y
ICdy or town. t applicable) (Zip Code)
(County)
3&4 13' 15,I
$i°
(Slate)
SV, .20"r
(Latllude)
(Longitude)
c. Distance from shore (if applicable)
—
n
d. Depth below surface (if applicable)
—
ft.
e. Average daily flow rate
,OS9
mgd
I. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge?
❑ Yes ® No
(go to A.9.g.)
II yes. provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser?
❑ Yes No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water ((ill Car [tacit li�
b. Name of watershed (d known) pLad4wc GrccV.
United Slates Sod Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State ManagemenVRivef Basin (if known): l,l R4v !. A
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable)
acute Gs chronic cis
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): mg/I of CaCO3
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Loss 1 cac;,xq `
cuu+w
I.JP a
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
❑ Primary 10 Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOOS removal or Design CBODS removal
Design SS removal ti5'
Design P removal 111.
Design N removal
'/e
Other o
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? It disinfection varies by season, please describe:
CIg
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlonnation used for this outfall? ® Yes ❑ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall throuah which effluent is
discharced. Do not include Information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate OA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than tour and one-half years apart.
Outfall number:
PARAMETER
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
PH (Minimum)
S.U.
PH (Maximum)
s,u,
Flow Rate
Slq
Temperature (Winter)
I
-
UG
(Z
Temperature(Summer)
lb
For PH Please report a minimum
and a maximum daily value
-
MAXIMUM DAILY -
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
ANALYTICAL
-ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Numbersof
METHOD
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
BO05
0,44
h
SL
DEMAND (Report one)
CBODS
FECAL COLIFORM
,
IB
77
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
Sri
14
6'3
END OF PART A '
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE' 1)rT0 DETWIMINE WHICH OTHER FO%, is?
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE'-;::!
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev 1 99) Replaces EPA forms 7550 6 5 7550-22 Page 6 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
An Gw Ntm`x7io eru.r.r Nw-yN
BASIC
,APPLICATION INFORMATION y
PART B a DITIONAL;APPLICATION INFORMAT1194 ICI Ttw Q gN:FL0%,4 EAT, THANOR j
sit.E0UAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per•da
All applicants with a design flow rate 2 0.1 mgd must answer questions 8.1 through B.S. All others 90 to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
15-10 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize Inflow and infiltration.
5�.?.S i > Pt A un72 ��4 L✓ n tre
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within S: mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated. or disposed.
I. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
8.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flaw rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. OperatloNMaintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ❑ Yes 54 No
If yes. list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: ( )
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.S. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (It none, go to question B.S.)
a. List the oulfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each oulfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
ny l
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
6Ak2 I &CW1373e.)t✓
idiAmtA
c. If the answer to B.5.b is 'Yes,' briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local. State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DO/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
- Begin Construction
- End Construction
- Begin Discharge
- Attain Operational Level
e. Have appmpnate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly:
B.S. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent Is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows In this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
ANALYTICAL.
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Number o1
METHOD
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
3,5
ASl4
I•Z
CHLORINE (TOTAL
RESIDUAL, TRC)
SO
ZV
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
NITROGEN
3,
1Q
3.q
mj11
Z
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
3S
^5,10
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
JOS)
OTHER
END OF,PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE .. -
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
BASCAPRLICATION INFOF�MATION ;:., tt ,
PART C;''"CEI'1TIFICATJON
F ! > r+ `+� N�� '�I� �' gyp. F•�J
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained In the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
IS Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
❑ Pan D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑ Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
❑ Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes)
❑ Pan G (Combined Sewer Systems)
;ALLAPP
MUBT;CO�,
I-. ut
�E O�I:OWtYfjCE�l �ON.
•
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
Name and official title _�P /✓f L.r.-./�.e,5 5 — �r'J w-.� / rIf-.��9Zr
Signature
Telephone number I V tf) --3
Date signed {— 2(o—O.2—
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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TOWN OF
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Seth Lawless, Manager
David R. Palette, Adomey
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403 BEECH MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
BEECH MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROUNA, 28804-8012
704/387-4238 :`..
FAX: [phone]
MATERIAL HANDLING FOR BEECH MOUNTAIN COMPOST
Mayor
Fred FNohl
Vkde-Mayor
Tim Holland
Council Member,
$Meta H. Fletcher
Kakll Handley
Edward J. WalWoakl
Sludge residual for Beech Mountain compost is a byproduct of the Pond
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, which also houses the compost facility. Sludge
is stored in three sand beds until it is mixed for compost. Leachate from the
compost mixing, aeration, and retention areas -is returned into the wastewater
plant.
The composting process usually has a 50-90 day duration, but it may be
retained until It is needed. Finished compost Is stored In the retention area
until the Town is ready for bulk distribution, usually a complete nomposted
batch. Compost from Beech Mountain compost is used by the Town for
beautification projects within the Town limits, with some being distributed for
home use. Total volume of compost produced per year: 8-24 tons, with an 8-ton
sludge maximum.
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