NC0020061_LV-2023-0036_20230213

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Town of Spring Hope
Facility Name: Spring Hope WWTP
Permit Number: NC0020061
County: Nash
Case Number: LV-2023-0036
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
Discharging effluent exceeding permit limits for fecal coliform, and not meeting minimum pH standards causes water
quality standards violations.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Daily minimum pH value was not met on 09.01.2022. Weekly permit limit violation for fecal conform was exceeded on
09.03.2022 by 505% of permit limit and by 505% of permit limit on 09.10.2022.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Discharging effluent exceeding permit limits for fecal coliform, and not meeting minimum pH standards causes water
quality standards violations.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage is not given.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is believed that no money was saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
There have been two enforcements within the past 12 months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$95.72
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
secretory
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4115 6020
Return Receipt Requested
Andrew Deionno, Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
PO Box 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.l(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO020061
Town of Spring Hope
Spring Hope WWTP
Case No. LV-2023-0036
Nash County
Dear Mr. Deionno:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,345.72 ($1,250.00 civil
penalty + $95.72 enforcement costs) against Town of Spring Hope.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Spring Hope for the month of September 2022. This review has shown the subject facility
to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No.
NC0020061. The violations, which occurred in September 2022, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Spring Hope violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO020061 and G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, Scott
Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town
of Spring Hope:
125.00 1 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NCO020061, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Minimum for pH
0.00 0 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. i(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0020061, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Solids, Total Suspended
- Concentration
1 125.00 2 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NCO020061, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for Coliform Fecal
MF, MFC Broth, 44.5 C
1 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
95.72 Enforcement Costs
1 345.72 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty [ have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282. I(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, You must comDlete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearin& and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty 30 dad s of recut of this
fj—notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit. the_ enclosed "Justification for
Remission Re uq est."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the. details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Hayes with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2023-0036 County: Nash
Assessed Party: Town of Spring Hope
Permit No.: NC0020061 Amount Assessed: $1,345.72
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty maybe granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidahle or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF NASH
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Spring Hope }
Spring Hope WWTP }
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PERMIT NO. NCO020061 ) CASE NO. LV-2023-0036
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,345.72 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated February 13, 2023, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Spring Hope
CASE NUMBER: LV-2023-0036
PERMIT: NCO020061
FACILITY: Spring Hope WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
REGION: Raleigh
COUNTY: Nash
Violation
Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated % Over
Violation
Penalty
Date
MonthlYr
Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
9/3/2022
9-2022
Coliform, Fecal MF,
Weekly
#/100ml
400
2,420
505.0
Weekly
$562.50
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
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Mean
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9/10/2022
9-2022
Coliform, Fecal MF,
Weekly
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400
2,420
505.0
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$562.50
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Mean
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9/1/2022
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Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4115 5337
Return Receipt ltnam9e
Andrew Deionno, Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
PO Box 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 21, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0862
Permit No. NCO020061
Spring Hope WWTP
Nash County
Dear Mr. Deionno:
A review of the September 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Limit
Reported
Location
Parameter
Date
Value
Value
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
pH (00400)
9/1/2022
6
3.9
Daily Minimum Not Reache 12.5"
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fa
001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
9/3/2022
400
2,420
Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
SC>5 %eoev- 4�5Ie2.50
001 Effluent
pH (00400)
9/8/2022
6
5. d
aaily Minimum Not Reached -O
001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
9/10/2022
400
2,420
Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
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001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
9/17/2022
45
49.1
Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (CO530)
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E,. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Mitchell Hayes of the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Andrew Delonno, Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
PO Boot 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
NORTH LIhfty
November 21, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Traddng Number: NOV 2022-LV-0862
Permit No. NCO020061
Spring Hope VWYTP
Nash County
Dear Mr. Deionno:
A review of the September 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violations) indicated below:
Sample
Location Parameter
001 Effluent pH (CM)
001 Effluent
Umit
Daft Value
9/1/2022 6
CAHiorm, Fecal MP, MFC Broth, 9/3/2022 400
44.5 C (31616)
Reported
Vaka Type of Vlolathm
3.9 Daily Minimum Not Reached
2,420 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
001 Effluent pH (00400) 9/8/2022 6 5.3 Daily Minimum Not Reacted
001 Effluent Gollbrm, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 9/10/2022 400 2,420 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 9/17/2022 45 49.1 We-e-kii Average Exceeded
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.)143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW PermIL Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penally of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
falls to act in acwrdance with the teens, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional Information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within tan (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will than be notified of any dvil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day pedod, a dvif penaity assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enflorc:ement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Omer by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 In Section E, the Permittee Is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility Including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units offf4lne, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contest Mitchell Hayes of the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
121
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
foot Water Quality Regional Operations Section
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Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0862
Permit No. NCO020061
Spring Hope WWTP
Nash County
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NC Dept of EnvirOninentaI Quality
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
3800 Barrett Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
DEC 19 2922
Raleigh Regional Office
Notice of Violation Tracking No. NOVs 2022-I.M-0080; 2022-LV-#0861.; and 2022-I,V-0862:
Collection System Permit No. NC0020061, Spring Hope WWTP, Nash County
Mr. Vinson and Ms. Manuel:
The 'Town of Spring Hope appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOVs..2022• LM-0080,
2022-I.V-00861, and 2022- LV-00862, all dated 21 November 2022, and we trust that the
information provided herein will result in no further punitive action by the Division.
For the previous 10 years and up until 4. July 2022, the Town of Spring Hope relied on the
third part contract operator Envirolink to operate the collection system and Spring Hope
WWTP. It was clear that the 1own's collection and treatment operations had suffered as a
result. Propel- maintenance and repairs of the system and the plant were clearly ignored. I
cannot emphasize enough the extent of the neglect that had taken place under Envirolink.
Effective 5 July 2022 the `]'own of Spring Hope returned to in-house wastewater collection
and treatment operations. The WWTP was turned over to a transitional operator, Mr. Danny
Gray of G-2 Utilities. Mr_ Gray served in this capacity from 5 July 2022 until 1 September
2022 whereupon Mr. Andy Matthews of Matthews Environmental took over as the Town's
contract WWTP operator. The Town also works closely and seeks technical assistance from
North Carolina Run'ai Water Association.
Upon taking over the facility on 05 July 2022, Mr. Bobby Ball, Spring Hope Public Works
Director, discovered the chlorine injection pump not working at the WWTP. On 08 July 2022
Mr. Ball ordered a chlorine injection pump. In the interim, he substituted the existing pump
from the Ash St well (Ash St well was off line and awaiting well service). The new pump
arrived at the Town two weeks later and was installed at the Ash St well on the week of 25
July 2022. Mr. Gray identified the substituted chlorine pump as not working oil 02 August
252-478-5186 www.springhope.net

2022. A new pump was ordered that week for the WWTP, but was not received until 12
September 2022, and was installed that week.
The Town of Spring Hope is dedicated to operating the collection system and WWTP facility
as completely compliant. While violations are rare, they sometimes occur. The
circumstances in the current case have extenuating circumstances. 'Therefore, we
respectfully request that the Division consider these mitigating factors and take no further
punitive action. If we can be of any further assistance or additional information is needed.
please this office at 252-478-5186.
Sincerely,
Andrew DeIonno, Town Manager
CC: Bobby Ball, Director of Public Works
Andy Matthews, Matthews Environmental

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: wing Hope WWTP
OWNEft NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-3
eDMR PERIOD: 09-2022 (September 2022)
PERMIT VERSION: 5.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Andy Lee Mathews
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 1.0
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1010069
STATUS: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
"" No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE - No Flow-Reuse/Recycle; ENVWTHR - No Visitation - Adverse Weather, NOFLOW - No Flow; HOLIDAY - No Visitation Holiday
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0020061_Ver_1.0_9 2022.pdf)

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring hope
GRADE: WW-3
cDMR PERIOD: 09-2022 (September 2022)
PERMIT VERSION: 5.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Andy Lee Mathews
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1010069 Z
STATUS: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO (Continue)
**** No Reporting Reason ENFRUSE —No Flow-Reuse/Recycle, ENVWTHR —No Visitation Adverse Weather; NOFLOW No Flow; HOLIDAY —No Visitation Holiday
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR NC0020061 Ver_1.0_9 2022.pdf)

NPDE$ PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: W W-3
eDMR PERIOD: 09-2022 (September 2022)
PERMIT VERSION: 5.0
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Andy Lee Mathews
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 1.0
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1010069
STATUS: Submitted
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Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0020061_Ver_I.0 9T2022.pdf)

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061 PERMIT VERSION 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-3
eDMR PERIOD: 09-2022 (September 2022)
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non -Compliant
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Andy Lee Mathews
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1010069
STATUS: Submitted
SUBMISSION DATE: 11/10/2022
Electronically Certified by Andy L Mathews on 2022-11-10 03,14:06,815
0RC/Certifier Signature:Andy L Mathews Phone # : 9 1 9 - 9 3 9 - 0 2 3 2 0 Date
I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part II.E.6 of the
NPDES permit.
Electronically Signed by Andy L Mathews on 2022-11-10 03:14:37,012
Perm ittee/Submitter Signature: ***Andy L Mathews Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: NC Hwy 581 S Spring Hope NC 27882 Permit Expiration Date: 10 31/2024
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 managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted 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 fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
LAB NAME: Environmental Chemists, Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 94
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Andy Mathews
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting https:r' deq.nc.gov about/divisions/water-resources/edmr'user-documentation.
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: YES indicates that No Flow/Discharge occurred and, as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the
entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be an file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0020061 Ver_1.0_9_2022.pdf)

NPDES+PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: SPrinj Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: W W-3
eDMR PERIOD: 09-2022 (September 2022)
Report Comments:
PERMIT VERSION: 5.0
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Andy Lee Mathews
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 1.0
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1010069
STATUS: Submitted
We were non -compliant in several parameters this month. 1 started as ORC as of 9/i/2022 and immediately began addressing issues of deficiency. All of the town officials have
been exceptionally responsive with addressing and repairing areas of concern. We are expecting better sampling results due to repairs and changes in pEqress.

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Permit NCO020061
Grade I Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .03021
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions 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 Spring Hope
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Spring Hope WWTP
NC Highway 581
Spring Hope
Nash County
to receiving waters designated as the Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico 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 August 1, 2020
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2024.
Signed this day ]uly 10, 2020 DocuSigned by:
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S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page I of 9

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6A18ADE3-76EF-47D6-BA9F-B1C10E7AE458
Permit NCO020061
Grade I Biological Water Pollution Control System [I SA NCAC 08G .0302]
PART I.
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and tasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as
specified below:
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LIMITS
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CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Average
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Average
Frequency
Type
Location
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0.40 MGD
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30.0 mglL
45.0 mglL
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30.0 mglL
45.0 mglL
Weekly
Composite
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C0530
NHs as N
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2/Month
Composite
Effluent
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2001100 ml
4001100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
31616
Total Residual Chlorine'
Daily Maximum 28 µgli.
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen
(NOrN+NOrN+TKN)
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Weekly
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Effluent
C0600
TN Load 4
Monitor & Report (lblmo)
Monthly
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QY600
5,7051 bslyear
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Effluent
QM600
effective 1/1/2016 5
Nitrate/Nitrite Nitrogen
(NO2-N+NOrN)
Weekly
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Effluent
C0630
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0625
Total Phosphorus
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0665
TP Load 4
Monitor & Report (lblmo)
Monthly
Calculated
QY665
1,0311bslyear
Annually
Calculated
Effluent
QM665
effective 1/1/12016 5
Total Mercurye
Monitor & Report within last 12
1/Cycle
Grab
Effluent
COMER
months of permit cycle
pH
Not less than 6.0 S. U. nor
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
greater than 9.0 S. U.
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