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August 16, 2021
Mr. Scott Vinson
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
RE: Town of Spring Hope W WTP
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-MV-0066
Permit No. NCO020061
Nash County
Dear Mr. Vinson:
Phone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
The Town of Spring Hope appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOV-2021-MV-
0066 dated July 29, 2021. This letter shall serve as the Town's response, and it is our
hope that the additional information provided will result in no further action by the
Division.
Monitoring Violation:
Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
• Nitrogen, Total - Quantity 5/31/2021 Monthly Frequency Violation
• Phosphorus, Total - Quantity 5/31/2021 Monthly Frequency Violation
The May 2021 eDMR has been revised to reflect the Total Nitrogen and Total
Phosphorus Monthly Load. These parameters were inadvertently left off the report.
We believe the WWTP's history of compliance demonstrates the Town's commitment to
operating this facility in a responsible manner. Therefore, we respectfully request that
the Division considers these efforts and take no further action. The Town of Spring

Hope has limited resources and we would much rather dedicate these resources to
address utility operations versus civil penalties. If the Town of Spring Hope can be of
any further assistance or additional information is needed, please contact me at 252-478-
5186.
Sincerely,
James P. Gwaltney III
Town Mayor
Town of Spring Hope
Cc. Libby Jenkins, Area Manager
William Lamm, WWTP ORC

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James Buddy Gwaltney, Mayor
Town of Spring Hope
PO Box 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
Subject: Notice of Violation
NOV-2022-PC-0258
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Spring Hope W WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO020061
Nash County
Dear Mr. Gwaltney:
On March 23, 2022, Colleen Cohn and Mitchell Hayes of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO)
conducted an inspection at the subject facility. The cooperation of William Lamm of Envirolink
Inc., Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of the facility, was greatly appreciated. Findings
during the inspection were as follows:
1. The current NPDES permit was issued effective on August 1, 2020 and will expire on
October 31, 2024. A copy of the current NPDES permit was not available on -site. A copy
of the previous NPDES permit, which expired October 31, 2019, was available. Please
ensure that a copy of the current NPDES permit is available on -site.
2. The 0.40 MGD wastewater package treatment plant consists of mechanical and manual
bar screens, manual grit removal, influent ultrasonic flow meter, two (2) aeration
chambers, two (2) circular clarifiers, one (1) aerobic digester, two (2) tertiary clarifiers,
liquid chlorination and contact chambers, cascade aeration, and liquid de -chlorination and
contact chambers.
The plant discharges to the Tar River which is classified as WS-V; NSW waters in the
Tar -Pamlico River Basin.
4. Envirolink, Inc. is contracted to operate the WWTP. The primary ORC is William Lamm.
The ORC logbook was readily available for review and up to date.
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Nonh Camlinalkpamnentof Environmental Quality I Division of'A aim Rewuims
Raleigh Regional Once I 3800 Batmn D,ne I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
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NPur.N Permit No. NCO020061
Nash County
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The mechanical bar screen was not operable at the time of the inspection and a moderate
amount of debris buildup was observed on the bar screens. Our records indicate that the
mechanical bar screen was also not operable during the inspections conducted on April
22, 2015 and November 14, 2018. Additionally, the motor for the mechanical bar screen
appeared to have been removed. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a
written response to this office outlining the schedule you will take or have taken to
repair the mechanical bar screen and bring it back into operation.
6. The influent flow meter was calibrated on September 15, 2021, by Chadwick Instrument
Service. During the inspection, the chart recorder was not recording due to a dropped
pen. Mr. Lamm replaced the pen during the inspection.
At the time of the inspection, the high-level float in the influent flow channel was not
operational. Mr. Lamm stated that this high-level float failure attributed to the March 17,
2022, Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) for the Spring Hope Collection System,
(Collection System Permit Number #WQCS00206) at the manhole outside of the
wastewater treatment facility when the pump tripped out. The total volume of the SSO
was reported as 500 gallons, with 100 gallons reaching surface waters at Hendricks
Creek. Mr. Lamm stated that an electrician was scheduled to return to complete repairs to
the high-level float. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written
response to this office outlining the schedule you will take or have taken to repair
the high-level float.
8. Both secondary clarifiers operate at a depth of approximately 15 feet. Mr. Lamm stated
that he did not know the depth of the sludge blanket and did not have a sludge judge. Mr.
Lamm stated that he performs settleability tests and operates the clarifiers at
approximately 350 mi. The Division highly recommends having a sludge judge
readily available.
9. Grease and duckweed were observed in the two tertiary clarifiers. Mr. Lamm stated that
the pumps for grease removal were not operational. Within 30-days receipt of this
letter, please provide a written response to this office outlining the schedule you will
take or have taken to repair the grease removal pumps.
10. The liquid chlorination system appeared to be operating satisfactorily.
11. The liquid de -chlorination system appeared to be operating satisfactorily.
12. The effluent at Outfall 001 could not be observed during the inspection as the Tar River
was too high and the outfall pipe was underwater. Observation of the disinfection contact
chambers and cascade aeration indicate that effluent was clear and free of excess solids.
D Nanh('arolina Depemnenlofrn%ironmental Quality l Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 38M Harrclt Dove I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
r�T, 9197914200

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6779F84A-3E89-4F6!-8542D4FCODOD Town of Spring Hope W WTP
NrDES Permit No. NCO020061
Nash County
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13. As stated by the operator, the fecal coliform samples are collected offsite at a manhole
located prior to the outfall, while the composite sampler is located within the facility. All
effluent samples (composite and grab) should be taken at the same effluent location.
14. The refrigerated effluent composite sampler was not operational at the time of the
inspection. Mr. Lamm stated that a portable composite sampler is being used. The
portable composite sampler was not on site during the inspection. Within 30-days
receipt of this letter, please provide a written response to this office indicating the
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for collecting samples using the portable
composite sampler and ensuring the sample is maintained at or below 60 C.
15. Mr. Lamm stated that Granville Farms hauls sludge from the facility twice per year.
16. Mr. Lamm stated the two onsite diesel generators are tested weekly and sometimes tested
under load. The generators appeared to be operating satisfactorily during the inspection.
17. The field parameters performed by the operator are pH, Temperature, and Dissolved
Oxygen. Meritech, Inc. (Certified Lab # 165), performs analysis for all other permitted
parameters. Envirolink, Inc. (Certified Lab #5212) conducts the field parameter sampling
required by the permit.
18. A cursory review of laboratory data and discharge monitoring report (DMR) data for
February 2021 and June 2021 showed compliance with the permit limits.
19. A cursory review of discharge monitoring report (DMR) data for January 2021 to present
was performed. Average flow data between January and February 2022 ranged from a
high of 0.30 MGD in February 2021 as low as 0.04 MGD in November 2021. Within 30
days receipt of this letter, please provide a written response detailing the fluctuation
in the flow data.
20. A review of DMR data for January 2021 to present showed three DMR violations. In
May 2021, the operator failed to add a weekly Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus
result to the DMR, which was revised in August 2021. In both October 2021 and
December 2021, the second monthly ammonia (NH3) sample required by the permit was
not collected. Mr. Lamm stated that they are now sampling for ammonia weekly.
21. The field parameter calibration logs for the months of February 2021 and June 2021 were
not available onsite for inspection and review. Mr. Lamm stated that the Operators Logs
containing the field parameters are turned in to Envirolink monthly for DMR submittal
and storage. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please provide the field parameter
calibration logs for the months of February 2021 and June 2021.
22. Mr. Lamm stated that the pH vessels containing the pH standards 4.0, 7.0 and 10.0 are
poured up weekly. Only pH 4.00 and 10.00 buffers were available on site, and the buffers
North Carolina Depantuenl ofFmironmental quality I Dimon of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791 42M

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Nash County
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were both expired. A portion of the standard buffer is not to be used for more than one
calibration. The used buffer portions must be discarded after each use. Also, when
performing analyses at multiple sample sites, a post -analysis verification using the check
standard buffer must be analyzed at the end of the run. Within 30-days receipt of this
letter, please provide in writing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for
calibrating the pH meter and collecting pH samples.
As required by Part 11, Section C.2 of the subject NPDES permit, "The Permittee shall at all
times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and
related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with
the conditions of this permit."
Please respond in writing to items 1, 5, 7, 8, 9,14, 19, 21, and 22 within 30 days of receipt of
this letter describing how these items have been resolved.
If you have questions concerning this report, please contact Colleen Cohn or Mitchell Hayes
with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional Office at (919 791- 4200) or
via email at colleen.cohnna ncdenr.eov or mitch.haves(a ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
CDecu9lgneE by:
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Vanessa Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment: EPA Compliance Inspection Report
cc: Laserftche
Rebecca Manning, Envirolink Inc (via email)
North Caroline Department of F.mimnnental Quality I Dicisionuf Kaier Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Damn Dnye I Raleigh. Nash ('arolina 27609
919.7914200

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UnMed States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.0 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires B-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 15 I 3 1 NCO020061 I11 12 22/03/23 17 18 Li 19 Lpj 20I I
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1, 1 1, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 Lf
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA —Reserved
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also induce
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:10AM 22/03/23
20108t01
Spring Hope WWiP
NC Hwy 581 S
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permit Expiration Date
Spring Hope NC 27882
12:OOPM 22/03/23
24/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
1/1
William Edward Lamm/ORC252-235-4900/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialTtle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
James Buddy Gwattney,PO Box 87 Spring Hope NC
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278821Mayorl252-478-5186/2524787131
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispoe Facility Site Review EffluenttReceiving Wate
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mitchell S Hayes DWRIRRO W0/919-79142001 5/2/2022
Colleen Cohn �H:td HAY''' o�.ayn.e b,. DWR/RRO WC/919-791 A2581
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Signature of Management 0 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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5/3/2022
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Permit: NCO020061 Owner -Facility: Spring Hope WWrP
Inspection Date: 03/23/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: Complete records are maintained offsite with Envirolink. Inc. and were not readily
available for staff review.
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: Perm it was effective August 1, 2020, and expires on October 31, 2024.
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO020061 Owner -Facility:
Inspection Date: 03/23/2022 Inspection Type:
Spring Hope WWPP
Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: At the time of the inspection the pen for the chart recorder
had fallen off. Pen was
replaced by the operator during the inspection.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Bar Screens
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Type of bar screen
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b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment: The mechanical bar screen was not operational. The motor appears
to have been
inspections.
Grit Removal
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Type of grit removal
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Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
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Is the grit free of excessive odor?
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PGMtt: NCO020061
Inspection Date: 03232022
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Owner - Facility: Spring Hope yW TP
Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
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Comment: Aeration Basins are located under the building and are accessible via a hatch. It was
difficult to access the operation of the aeration basins.
Primary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Yes
No
NA NE
•
❑
❑
❑
•
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❑
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■
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❑
❑
❑
■
❑
❑
❑
■
❑
❑
❑
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❑
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N
❑
❑
❑
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❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''% of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The operator did not have a sludge iudge available to measure the sludge
depth.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are weirs level?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
❑
■
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑
❑
❑
Page# 5

DocuSgn Envelope ID: 6779F84A-3E89-4F69-888!04FCODDD
Permit: NC0020061 Owner - Facility: Spring Hope VANTP
Inspection Date: 03123/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''% of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
❑
M
Comment: Grease and duckweed were observed in the two tertiary clarifiers. The operator stated
the permit.
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
■
❑
❑
❑
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
❑
❑
❑
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■
❑
❑
❑
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■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
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■
❑
❑
❑
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■
❑
❑
❑
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■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
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❑
❑
■
❑
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❑
❑
■
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested under load?
■
❑
❑
❑
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
M
❑
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Page# 6

,•' DocuSign Envelope ID: 6779F84A-3E89-4F6 a6542D4FCODDD
Permit: NCO020061 Owner - Facility: Spring Hope WWTP
Inspection Date: 03123/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA NE
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up
❑
❑
❑
power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
❑
❑
❑
■
Comment: There are two onsite diesel generators One operates blowers only, and the other
operates the rest of the facility. The operator
stated that both are tested weekly and
are sometimes tested under load. The
generators appeared to be operating
satsifactorily during the inspection.
Grease Removal
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is automatic grease removal present?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is grease removal operating properly?
❑
■
❑
❑
Comment: Grease removal pumps on tertiary clarifiers were not operational.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
0
❑
❑
❑
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❑
❑
❑
■
degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
❑
M
❑
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❑
❑
0
❑
Comment: Envirolink. Inc. (Certified Lab #5212) conducts field parameter testing for
PH,
composite sampler was not operational, and a portable composite sampler is being
used. The portable composite sampler was not on -site at the time of the inspection
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: The Tar River was high during the inspection, and inspectors were unable to see the
outfall pipe.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page# 7

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6779F84A-3E89AF69-88B,
NrHYeI�bp]E
Permit: NCO020061
Inspection Date: 03/23/2022
Effluent Sampling
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Owner - Facility: Spring Hope WNTP
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0
degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Page# 6

TOWN OF SPRING HOPE
P.O. Box 87
118 W Railrond Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
August 20, 2019
Rick Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
RE: Town of Spring Hope NCO020061
NOV-2019-MV-0099
Dear Mr. Bolich:
Phone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
NC DENR Raleigh ReDIMAl Oflico
The Town of Spring Hope appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOV-2019-MV-
0100 dated July 10, 2019, for a frequency violation for Temperature for the month of
May 2019.
This response will provide additional information regarding the incident and it is our
hope that the additional information is sufficient and that the Division will decide not to
pursue further action. The Temperature (00010) for the date pertaining to 5/25/2019 was
absent due to the laxity of the operator. After examination of his logbooks he found
that he failed to submit the temperature for that particular day. The eDMR has been
amended and attached to this response.
Therefore, we request that as the Division considers these efforts when deciding on
further enforcement. The Town of Spring Hope has limited resources and we would
much rather dedicate these resources to addressing issues with the Utility infrastructure
versus civil penalties. If the Town of Spring Hope can be of any further assistance or
additional information is needed, please contact me at 252478-3728.
Sincerely,
M�- A'60�

Jae Kim
Town of Spring Hope
Cc: Rebecca Manning, Envirolink Inc.
JP McCann, Envirolink, Inc.
Anthony Branch, Envirolink, Inc.

AMENDED
NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Elope
GRADE: WW4.
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2019 (May 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 2.0
PERMIT STATUS: Aclivc
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Proccsscd
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Towut of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-4.
eDNR PERIOD: 05-2019 (May 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 2.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Processed
SAMPLING LOCATION: INFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW4-
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2019 (May 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 2.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Processed
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
•••• No Reporting Reason ENFRUSE = No Flow-Reuse/Recycle: ENVVrM = No Visitation - Adverse Weather, NOFLOW = No Flow: HOLIDAY = No Visitation - Holiday

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-4.
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2019 (May 2019)
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Compliant
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 2.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 0713l/2019
07/31 /2019
ORC/Certifier Signature: Anthony Branch E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, 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.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by pan II.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
07/31 /2019
Perm ittee/Submitter Signature:*** Michael 1 Myers E-Mail: mmyers@envirolinki nc.com Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: NC Hwy 581 S Spring Hope NC 27882 Permit Expiration Date: 10/31/2019
1 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: Meritech, Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 165
PERSON(&) COLLECTING SAMPLES: ORC
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdcs/fortes.
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
• No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR
for 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 on file with the state per I SA NCAC 28
.0506(b)(2)(D).

Town of Spring Hope
SPRING HOPE I P.O. Box 87.118 West Railroad Street • Spring Hope, NC 27882
Phone: [phone] • Fax [phone]
Honoring the Patt... Building the Future'
April 8, 2019
Rick Bolich, L.G., Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
RE: Town of Spring Hope W WTP
Tracking Number: NOV-20119-MV-0052
Permit No. NCO020061
Nash County
Dear Mr. Bolich:
VC Dept of Environmental Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
Spring Hope WWTP appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOV-2019-MV-0052 dated March 8,
2019. This letter shall serve as Spring Hope W WTP response and it is our hope that the additional
information provided will result in no further action by the Division.
The Total Nitrogen (Monthly)(QM600) and the Total Phosphorus (QM665) were mistakenly omitted
from the January eDMR.
The report has been amended online and attached to this response.
We believe the W WTP's history of compliance demonstrates Spring Hopes commitment to operating
this facility in a responsible manner. Therefore, we respectfully request that the Division considers
these efforts and take no further action. The Town of Spring Hope has limited resources and we
would much rather dedicate these resources to address utility operations versus civil penalties. If
Spring Hope can be of any further assistance or additional information is needed, please contact me
at 252.478-3728,
Sincerely,
Jae H. Kim
Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
Cc: Dave Strum, Envirolink Inc.
Anthony Branch, W WTP ORC
Rebecca Manning, Envirolink, Inc.
Thomas Ellis, Envirolink, Inc.

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061 PERMIT VERSION: 4.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP CLASS: W W-2 COUNTY: Nash --
OWNER NAME: -Town of Spring Hope ORC: Anthony Branch ORC CERT NUMBER*
GRADE: W W-4. ORC HAS CHANGED: No �,TTTT
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2019 (January 2019) VERSION: 3.0 STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: W W-4.
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2019 (January 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Anthony Bnanch
ORC RAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 3.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Processed
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO (Continue)
****No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE=No Flow-ReusaIRecycle; ENVWTHR=No Visitation —Adverse Weather; NOFLOW sNo Flow; HOLIDAY -No Visitation —Holiday

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME; Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-4.
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2019 (January 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 3.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-4.
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2019 (January 2019)
IEQ,WLIANCE STATUS: Compliant
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 3.0
CONTACT PHONE 4: 2522354900
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 03/20/2019
V 03/20/2019
ORC/Certifier Signature Anthony Branch il:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, 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.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by part II.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
03/20/2019
Perm ittee/S ubmitter Signature:*** Michael I Myers E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: NC Hwy 581 S Spring Hope NC 27882 Permit Expiration Date: 10/312019
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: Meritech, Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 165
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: ORC
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR
for entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per I5A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061 PERMIT VERSION: 4.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP CLASS: W W-2 COUNTY: Nash 9,�
OWNER NAME: town of Spring Hope ORC: Anthony Branch ORC CERT NUMBS jj Q
GRADE: W -4. ORC HAS CHANGED: No
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-4.
eDMR PERIOD: 01.2019 (January 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
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CLASS: WW-2
COUNTY: Nash
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 3.0 STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W W'IP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-4.
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2019 (January 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 3.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope W WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WWA.
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2019 (January 2019)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Anthony Branch
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 3.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 29260
STATUS: Processed
LCVCE STATUS: Compliant CONTACT PHONE #: [phone] SUBMISSION DATE: 03/20/2019
03/20/2019
ORC/Certifier Signatur,Anthony Branch)
il:abranch f#envirolinkinc.com Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, 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.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by part II.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
Perm ittee/Submitter Signature:*** Michael J Myers E-MaiLmmyers®envirolinkinc.com Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: NC Hwy 581 S Spring Hope NC 27882 Permit Expiration Date: 10/31/2019
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: Meritech, Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 165
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: ORC
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting httpJ/portal.nedem.org/webfwgfswp/pstnpdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR
for entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC most visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per I5A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

TOWN OF SPRING HOPE
P.O. Box 87
118 W. Railroad Street
Spring Hope. NC 27882
February 19, 2019
Rick Bolick, L.G., Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
RE: Town of Spring Hope WWTP
Tracking Number: NOV-20119-MV-0019
Tracking Number: NOV-20119-MV-0020
Permit No. NCO020061
Nash County
Dear Mr. Bolich:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
14C Dept of Environments, Qus,iq
MAR 1
Ucigh Regional Ufficc
Spring Hope WWTP appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOV-2019-MV-0019
and NOV-20119-NW-0020 dated February 7, 2019. This letter shall serve as Spring Hope
WWTP response and it is our hope that the additional information provided will result
in no further action by the Division.
The sample reporting for the first week of the month was on a lab report that was not
received at the time that the report had to be submitted however; the results were
submitted and the reports for November and December were amended as such.
The report has been amended online and attached to this response.
We believe the WWTP s history of compliance demonstrates Spring Hopes commitment
to operating this facility in a responsible manner. Therefore, we respectfully request
that the Division considers these efforts and take no further action. The Town of Spring
Hope has limited resources and we would much rather dedicate these resources to
address utility operations versus civil penalties. If Spring Hope can be of any further
assistance or additional information is needed, please contact me at 252-478-3728.

Sincerely,
Jae H. Kim
Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
Cc: Dave Strum, Envirohnk Inc.
Anthony Branch, WWTP ORC
Rebecca Manning, Envirolink, Inc.
Thomas Ellis, Envirolink, Inc.

Tv WN OF SPRING nOPE MN
P.O. Box 87
118 W. Railroad Street Phone: [phone]
Spring Hope. NC 27882 Fax: [phone]
NC Dept of Environmental Quality
December 20, 2018
Mr. Danny Smith
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
RE: Town of Spring Hope WWTP
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-LV-0814
Permit No. NCO020061
Nash County
Dear Mr. Smith:
DEC 2 8 2018
Raleigh Regional Office
The Town of Spring Hope appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOV-2018-LV-
0814 dated November 30, 2018. This Limit Exceedance Violation for Coliform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth, was Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded limit value 400, Reported Value is
540. This occurred at the Wastewater Treatment Facility on September 8, 2018. This
response will provide additional information regarding the incident and it is our hope
that the additional information is sufficient and that the Division will decide not to
pursue further action.
On September 8, 2018, the Limit Exceedance Violation occurred. The report results of
540 was just over the 400 limit value. The chemical pump, pump hose and chemical
discharge point were checked, no deficiencies were found. The contact chamber was
inspected, no issues were found. A sample was taken four days later using the same
procedure and location, the report result was less than 1 mg/1.
As historical operations have demonstrated there have been no Coliform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth violations previously. Notification from the lab was after the end of the
week. The next weekly sample was taken early in the week, after learning of the prior
limit exceedance.

L
We believe the WWTP operational history shows the commitment the Town is making
to operating this facility and hopes that the Division recognizes these efforts. Therefore,
we request that as the Division considers these efforts when deciding on further
enforcement. The Town of Spring Hope has limited resources and we would much
rather dedicate these resources to addressing issues with the Utility infrastructure
versus civil penalties. If the Town of Spring Hope can be of any further assistance or
additional information is needed, please contact me at 252-478-3728.
Sincerely,
Jae H. Kim /
Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
Cc: Dave Strum, Envirolink Inc.
Anthony Branch, WWTP ORC

November 15, 2018
Wastewater Branch
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority
ENTER FACILITY NAME
NPDES Permit Number NC
To Whom It May Concern:
By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all
permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at
the subject facility as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies
specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 213.0506.
Individual #1 Individual #2 (ifapplicable)
Title:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
(f different)
Email Address:
I Office Phone: I - - I
Mobile Phone:
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at Enter Email or Phone
Number.
Sincerely,
Authorized Signing Official's Name
Authorized Signing Official's Title
Mailing Address
Email Address
Office Phone
Mobile Phone
cc: Select a region Regional Office, Water Quality Permitting Section

I1
United States Ervimrmentsl Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washingt°n' D.C. 20a60
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report I
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 (u ( 2 15 1 3 I N00020061 I71 121 18/11/14 I17 18 I r• l 19 I c I 20I I
211111II IIIIIIIII I1111 llll l l llllI IIIIIIIII � 166
I
ry Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating at CA Reseed
67I I 701 I 71 I J( 72 (N ( 731 I 174 75I I M L L I I8O
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Section e: Facility
iData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oennit Number)
09:30AM 18/11/14
15/08/01
Spring Hope W WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NO Hwy 581 S
Spring Hope NC 27882
11:54AM 18/11/14
19/10/31
Names) of Onsite Representative(syrtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
I//
Anthony Brand4ORC/252-236.1422/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jaries Buddy Gwaltney,PO Box 87 Spring Hope NC
No
27882/Mayor/252-478-5188/2524787131
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & MaintenancE Records: Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Cate
Jere h J Dow Division of Water Quality//919-791 -024&
14ra of Manage ant O A Revl r Agency/Office/Phone and ax Nu tiers Oale
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page#

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NPDES yr/mWday Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCO020061 I11 12 18n1/14 17 181„I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1.The current NPDES permit was issued effective August 1, 2015 and expires on October 31, 2019.
Please ensure that a renewal application is submitted at least 180 days prior to expiration of the
existing permit.
2 The 0.40 MGD plant consists of manual and mechanical bar screens, manual grit removal, influent
ultrasonic flow meter, two (2) aeration basins, two (2) secondary clarifiers, one (1) aerobic digester,
two (2) tertiary clarifiers, liquid chlorination and contact chambers, cascade aeration, and liquid
dechlorination and contact chambers. The facility is connected to two (2) backup generators. The
plant discharges the treated effluent to the Tar River, a Class WS-V, NSW water in the Tar -Pamlico
River Basin.
3.Envirolink, Inc. is contracted to operate the WWTP. The primary ORC Is Anthony Branch. The ORC
logbook was readily available for review and up to date.
4.The mechanical bar screen was not operable at the time of the inspection and a moderate amount of
debris build up was observed on the bar screens. Our records indicate that the mechanical bar screen
was also not operable during the last inspection in 2015. We highly recommend repairing the
mechanical bar screen to prevent buildup of excessive debris.
5.Both secondary clarifiers operate at a depth of approximately 15 feet. Secondary Clarifier 1 had a
sludge blanket of approximately 1.5 feet and Secondary Clarifier 2 had a sludge blanket of
approximately 8 feet. An acceptable sludge blanket is approximately '/4 of the sidewall depth. Please
reduce the sludge blanket level in Secondary Clarifier 2.
63he two (2) tertiary clarifiers appeared to be operating satisfactorily.
7.The effluent at Outfall 001 could not be observed during the inspection because the Tar River was
too high and the outfall pipe was underwater. Observation of the disinfection contact chambers and
cascade aeration unit indicate effluent that was clear and free of excess solids.
8.The two (2) emergency generators are tested weekly. One emergency generator is designed to
supply power to the blowers and the other supplies power to the rest of the facility. When power was
cut to the blowers, the generator failed to start. Mr. Branch stated that he already had a contractor
scheduled to perform maintenance on the generator in the coming week. The other backup generator
auto start function did not operate and is a known issue. Both generators run when started manually.
Please ensure the generators operate as designed.
9.DMRs for April 2017 and May 2018 were reviewed and no discrepancies were observed between the
DMRs and lab results. The facility uses NC Certified Lab Meritech Inc. (recently switched from
Environment 1).
10.Currentiy Heather Thomas Adams of Envirolink Inc. and Mr. John Holpe, Town Manager, have
delegated signatory authority for DMR submission. Ms. Adams is no longer with Envirolink and Mr.
Holpe is no longer the Town Manager. Our understanding is that Dwight Lancaster of Envirolink will
take over signing DMRs. Please update the Delegation of Signature Authority for Dwight Lancaster
and/or Jae H. Kim, the new Town Manager. A sample letter is enclosed with this report. Please note
that until Mr. Lancaster is approved for signature authority, Mr. James B. Gwaltney, the permit holder,
will be required to sign DMRs.
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PermB: NCO020061 Owner -Facility: oHopewwTP
Inspection Date: 11/1412018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Other Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
0
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
0
❑
❑
❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
❑
❑
E
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
N
❑
❑
❑
Comment: Current permit expires on October 31, 2019
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the mixing adequate?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
0 ❑
❑
❑
# Is the odor acceptable?
E ❑
❑
❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Comment: Mr. Branch stated that the tank has approximately
2 years of storage capacity. Sludge is
hauled approximately once per year by
Granville Farms Currently scheduled to be hauled
in
early December, 2018.
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
❑
❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
❑
❑
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
0
❑
❑
❑
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Permit NG0020061 Owner -Facility: Si Hope vvv%TP
Inspection Date. ' 1 14/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Comment: Mechanical bar screen rake does not currently operate Mr. Branch manually rakes the
lower portions of the screen as needed and periodically has a vac truck clean the screen. At
the time of the inspection a moderate amount of debris and
grit had accumulated on the
screen.
Grit Removal
Yes No
NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
❑
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
N ❑
❑
❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No
NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are weirs level?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
E
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
S
❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
E
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '%of the sidewall depth)
❑
E
❑
❑
Comment: Clarifier 1 had an acceptable sludge blanket of 1.5 ft. of 15 ft. Clarifier 2 had a blanket of 8 ft
of 15 ft which is not acceptable Mr. Branch explained that Clarifier 2 had lust been out back
into service days earlier and that he would waste the sludge to get the blanket lowered as
soon as possible During the inspection the digester aerators were not running so the
sludge could settle and the supemate could be removed to allow enough space for sludge
from Clarifier 2 There are also 2 tertiary clarifiers on site that were in good operating order.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
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Permit: NCO020061
Owner -Facility: is HopeWVVTp
Inspection Date: 11/14/2018
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Is the basin free of dead spots?
M
❑
❑
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑
❑
0
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
M
❑
❑
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mgfl)
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes
No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
M
❑
❑
❑
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leakslopen drains)
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
N
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
N
❑
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
0
❑
❑
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
M
❑
❑
❑
representative)?
Comment: Sampler set to collect 75 ml / 1,000 gal Effluent sampler freezer not operating
During
24
hour sampling the freezer is packed with ice to maintain temperature
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Fa,e-

0
Perma: NCO020061 Owner -Facility: spring Hope WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/14/2018 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are —tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There are 2 generators on site One operates blowers only, and the other operates the rest
of the facility. When power was cut to the blowers the generator did not start up.
The other
generators auto activation does not work and is a known issue. Both generators
operate
when started manually.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
0 ❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑ ❑
❑
Comment: Flow is measured on the influent. The ultrasonic flow meter was calibrated by Chadwick
Instrument Services on 10/17/2018.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall property maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: At the time of the inspection the Tar River was very high and the effluent pipe was
underwater.
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a

Pernik: NCO020061
Inspection Date: 11/14/2018
Owner. Facility:09 Mope WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
M
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
M
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWO?
❑
❑
0
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑
❑
M
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0
❑
❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review?
❑
❑
M
❑
Comment: ORC visits site every weekday and keeps detailed notes of activities
performed on site.
Page# 7

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- - DWR -
DIvlslon of Water Resources -- -- - - - -
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee:x1 Permit Number: t�SCd� 2ao
FacilityName�Z County. N PsS
-Incident Started: Rate:LQ - l l -- I- Fi-- Time: L
Incident Ended: Date: (o - l l - 18 Time: :Zo
Level of Treatment:
1,None _Primary Treatment _Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 3 5 � (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? ✓Yes No
If yes, please list the following:
- Volume Reaching -Surface Waters3 55 Surface Water Name: U T P-\dn -q-
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes v No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? ✓Yes"ice` No
Were samples taken during event? Yes .— No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit:
Cause or Reason for the-Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
-V-S (�k'ial(z SC r�� �owJrt S'o �avv
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill
Clean Up
and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources _ Emergency Management
Contact Name( v- -S r c, C .Gr��, Date: t o- t t -\ 8 Time: ( C2 `, y 5
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): L) ,nl Q
Person Reporting Event: Thone Number:2 SZ-z3 `o- 1 qL2 2
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes �No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

MEMO'.II I010l 111 Y
flmuringUx ParL.. BvildingebeFvevre°
May 27, 2015
Mr. Daniel Smith, Regional Supervisor
RRO, WQOS, DWR, NCDENR
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
Town of Spring Hope
P.O. Box 87 • 118 West Railroad Street • Spring Hope, NC 27882
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Subject: NC0020061- Compliance Evaluation Inspection- Required Response
Dear Mr. Smith:
The Town of Spring Hope appreciates the opportunity to reply to additional information
requested based on the Compliance Evaluation Inspection that occurred on April 22, 2015.
Comment:
"The 2 emergency generators are tested weekly. Mr. Branch stated there is a wiring/switch
problem with the newest generator that causes the blowers to shut down when the generator
shuts down. Please ensure this generator is functioning as designed."
Response:
This situation was a result of the recent upgrades at the wastewater plant. As this was
noted during the warranty period, the Town notified the contractor and has working to
get the contractor to correct the issue. However, since the contractor has not been timely
in returning, the Town has included this in item in its 2015-2016 budget and will make
the repair and address it with the contractor after the repair is completed.
Comment:
"The effluent composite sample was frozen at the time of inspection. Mr. Branch adjusted the
temperature of the unit during the inspection. Please ensure the samples are collected at 0-6
degree C, without freezing."
Response:
On April 2181, a repair was made to the sampler (see maintenance log book attachment).
This repair involved replacing the existing thermostat. It was found that the new
controls were more sensitive than described and caused freezing at the 50% setting. The
temperature on the thermostat has been increased which has resolved freezing issue.

Comment:
"Mr. Branch stated the effluent composite sampler was programmed to collect 100 m1.1000
gallons of effluent discharged. As discussed please adjust the rate of collection to incorporate
sampling for approximately 24 hours. Please call to discuss if you have questions regarding this.
Response:
Two flow proportional adjustments have been made to the effluent volume collected by
the composite sampler, and with the most recent adjustment the sample collection bottle
has been between 70% and 90% full for each sample event The volume collected is
adequate to meet the volume required by the laboratory.
We trust that this letter addresses our response to the Compliance Inspection and demonstrates
the Town of Spring Hope's commitment to improving the overall system condition of the
wastewater system. If the Town of Spring Hope can be of any further assistance or additional
information is needed, please contact me at 252-478-3728.
Sincerely,
4 +
John Holpe
Town of Spring Hope
Cc: Michael Myers
Scott Smart, PE
Heather Adams
Anthony Branch
Envirolink, Inc-
Or— ^v In 9 UIV dlanvp—
PO Box 670, Bailey, North Carolina 27807
252-235-4900(phone) 2520235-2132(fax)

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. John Holpe
Town of Spring Hope
P.O. Box 87
Spring Hope, North Carolina 27882
Dear Mr. Holpe:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
February 11, 2015
Subject: DRAFT NPDES PERNIIT
Permit Number NCO020061
Spring Hope WWTP, Class I
Nash County
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the
draft very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it
contains. Your permit is among several in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin that the Division has
targeted for expedited renewal.
Please note the following modifications to this draft:
Monitoring for Total Mercury has been added Section A.(1.) Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements. The Permittee shall provide one effluent mercury analysis,
using EPA Method 1631E, in conjunction with the next permit renewal application.
The analysis should be taken within 12 months prior to the application date. Any
additional effluent mercury measurements conducted from the effective date of this
permit and up to the application date shall also be submitted with the renewal
application. If the result of the mercury analysis is not provided with the renewal
application, the application may be returned as incomplete and the Permittee considered
non -compliant.
• A requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC
DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been
added to this draft, see Special Condition A. (4.). For information on eDMR
registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following
web page: hhtt://Dortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/iou/edmr.
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit DMRs electronically. to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Division anticipates that these regulations will be, adopted and is beginning implementation. ,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Internet: w .ncwaterquality.org
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Spring Hope WWTP
NC002061
February 11, 2015
Page 2
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the
following web site: http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-renortin -rule.
Please confirm that the permit is accurate and reflects the actual treatment system components
(See Supplement to Cover Page). You may submit any comments to me no later than thirty
(30) days following your receipt of the draft. Comments should be sent to the address listed at the
bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are received from the public or from you, this permit will
likely be issued in mid -September 2014, with an effective date of November 1, 2014.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact me at (919)
807-6388 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
) allAO
Maureen Kinney
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: NPDES Unit
ec: Allen Hardy, Regional Engineer, DWR Raleigh Regional Office
Supervisor, DWR Raleigh Regional Office
Steve Reid, NCDENR

Permit NCO020061
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMTT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELEVMATION 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, IN and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective
, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2019.
Signed this day 2015.
F019,&A
S.1ay Zimmerman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 8

Permit NC0020061
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.
The Town of Spring Hope is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.40 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
♦ Mechanical and manual bar screens
♦ Manual grit removal
♦ Influent ultrasonic flow meter
♦ Two primary clarifiers
♦ Two trickling filters
♦ Two secondary clarifiers
♦ Two aerobic sludge digesters
♦ Chlorination equipment
♦ Dechlorination equipment
This facility is located at the Spring Hope W WTP in Spring Hope on NC Highway 581 in Nash
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Tar
River, currently classified WS-V NSW waters in sub -basin 03-03-02 of the Tar -Pamlico River
Basin.
Page 2 of 8

Permit NCO020061
PART
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LEM9TATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored'
by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter Codes
Average
Average
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
50050
0.40 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N
C0610
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200 / 100 nil
400 / 100 nil
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
31616
Tots] Residual Chlorine
Daily Maximum 28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature ('C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen
(NOrN+NO3-N+TKN)
Weekly
Calculatgd
Effluent
C0600
Nitrate/Nitrite Nitrogen
(NOrN+NO3-N)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0630
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0625
Total Phosphorus
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0665
Total Mercury
Monitor & Report
within last
1/Cycle
Grab
EffluentCOMER
12 months of
permit cle
PH
Not less than 6.0 S. U. nor
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
greater than 9.0 S. U.
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A.(4.).
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. Total Residual Chlorine monitoring is required only if chlorine or chlorine derivative is added during the
treatment process. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/1 to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported
by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/I.
4. See also Special Condition A. (2.), Nutrient Reduction.
5. Based on the completion and approval of the N.C. Statewide mercury total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL),
the permit now requires one mercury analysis, using EPA Method 1631 E, which must be completed within
the twelve (12) months prior to the next permit renewal. This requirement is included on the effluent page
and in the new Special Condition A.(3.).
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
Page 3 of 8

Permit NCO020061
A. (2.) NUTRIENT REDUCTION
(1) Point source dischargers in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin are subject to the terms and conditions of the
Tar -Pamlico Nutrient Sensitive Waters Implementation Strategy: Phase III (the "Agreement'), agreed to
on April 14, 2005; and the nutrient TMDL for the Basin, approved by the USEPA on August 10, 1995.
(2) The Permittee is a member of the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association, which consists of the following fifteen
facilities:
Membership of Tar -Pamlico Basin Association
Permit
Owner
Facility
NCO030317
City of Rocky Mount
Tar River Regional WWTP
NCO023931
Greenville Utilities Commission
GUC WWTP
NCO020605
Town of Tarboro
Tarboro WWTP
NCO025054
City of Oxford
Oxford WWTP
NCO020648
City of Washington
Washington WWTP
NCO069311
Franklin County
Franklin County WWTP
NC0020834
Town of Warrenton
Warrenton WWTP
NCO026042
Town of Robersonville
Robersonville WWTP
NCO020231
Town of Louisburg
Louisburg WWTP
NCO026492
Town of Belhaven
Belhaven WWTP
NCO025402
Town of Enfield
Enfield WWTP
NCO023337
Town of Scotland Neck
Scotland Neck WWTP
NC0020061
Town of Spring Hope
Spring Hope WWTP
NCO020435
Town of Pinetops
Pinetops WWTP
NCO042269
Town of Bunn
Bunn WWTP
(3) The Agreement defines nitrogen and phosphorus caps for the Association as follows:
Phase III Nutrient Caps — Tar -Pamlico Basin Association'
Total Nitrogen
Total Phosphorus
(lb/yr)
(kg/yr)
(lb/yr)
(hg/yr)
891,272
404,274
161,070
73,060
1) Includes allowed adjustment to the 1991 baseline
The Agreement also specifies that the Association has properly accrued and banked nitrogen offset
credits in the following amounts:
Nitrogen Offset Credits — Tar -Pamlico Basin Association
Nitrogen Credits
Timeframe
(lb)
(kg)
Phase
10,138
4,608
Phase II
30,276
13,762
Phase III
10,564
4,802
Page 4 of 8

Permit NCO020061
(4) Consistent with TMDL requirements of 40 C.F.R. 122.44(d)(1), 122.44(d)(1)(vii)(A) and (B), and
Section 301(b)(1)(C) of the federal Clean Water Act, the Phase III nutrient caps and applied credits are
hereby incorporated into this permit as enforceable limitations on the aggregate discharge of nitrogen and
phosphorus by the Association, as follows:
Nutrient Load Limits — Tar -Pamlico Basin Association
Total Nitrogen
Total Phosphorus
(lb/yr)
F (kg/yr)
(lb/yr)
(kg/yr)
Nutrient Caps
891,272
404,274
161,070
73,060
Applied Credits
0
0
N/A
N/A
Effective Load Limits
891,272
404,274
161,070
73,060
(5) In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Phase III Agreement, the Association may apply
additional nitrogen offset credits in anticipation of future exceedances. Application of credits shall be
made through modification of the members' NPDES permits.
(6) The Division reserves the right to reopen this permit and make appropriate modifications in the event
that:
a. The current Agreement is revised to add or modify the nutrient caps, reporting requirements, or other
requirements relevant to this permit.
b. The terms of the Agreement are violated, in which case the Division will implement the strategy in
Section X. of the Agreement, Violation of Terms of this Agreement.
c. The Director determines that additional requirements, including effluent limitations, are necessary to
prevent localized adverse impacts to water quality.
(7) No later than March 1 of each year, the Association shall prepare an annual report of its performance for
the previous calendar year to the Division at the following address:
Division of Water Resources, Wastewater Branch
Attn: Tar -Pamlico NPDES Coordinator
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
The report shall include each member's monthly mass loadings and the Association's aggregate annual loadings
for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus for the subject calendar year.
A. (3.) EFFLUENT MERCURY ANALYSIS
The Permittee shall provide one effluent mercury analysis, using EPA Method 1631 E, in conjunction
with the next permit renewal application. The analysis should be taken within 12 months prior to the
application date. Any additional effluent mercury measurements conducted from the effective date of
this permit and up to the application date shall also be submitted with the renewal application.
If the result of the mercury analysis is not provided with the application, the application may be
returned as incomplete and the Permittee considered non -compliant.
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Permit NCO020061
A. (4.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit
DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring
Report (eDMR) intemet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring
data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application
is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required
to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following
address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being
physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a
temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge
monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months
and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the
permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://Mrtal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
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Permit NC0020061
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Reauirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11, Section B.
(I 1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account
and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR
system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://aortal. ncdenr.orgJweb/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"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 submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties
for submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing
violations. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)I
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This
period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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Danny,
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Sara Knies
Environmental Specialist
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
Sara.Knies(o)ncdenr.gov
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October 6, 2011
Mr. John Holpe
Town of Spring Hope
Post Office Box 87
Spring Hope, North Carolina 27882
OCT -72011
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Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 020061A05
Town of Spring Hope
Spring Hope WWTP Upgrade
Nash County
Dear Mr. Holpe:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 9, 2011, by the
Division of Water Quality (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 0.4 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with
discharge of treated wastewater into the Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a package treatment system including a circular steel combined
system consisting two (2) 200,000 gallon aeration chambers, a 27-ft diameter
steel clarifier with an air lift pump, and a 60,000 gallon aerobic digester; a second
27-feet diameter steel clarifier with an air lift pump, three (3) 1,600 scfin blowers, t LL , f
a sludge pump station with one 250 GPM pump, a supernatant liquid return pump (��' �0 tu`F f
station with one 150 GPM pump, a flow splitter box, and an additional 1,500
cubic feet chlorine contact chamber; conversion of two (2) existing 23,000 gallonf<" t. f A41r L�
primary clarifiers into equalization tanks; a 180 KW standby generator; Q 1 1:� „1 ice� t
abandonment of an existing trickling filter system; and site piping, electrical, A
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controls, and other appurtenances, in conformity with the project plans, p+ �' 8-d "t
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the 1 N Lc rec
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. t
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO020061 issued December 22, 2004 and shall be subject to revocation
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699.1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: 919A07-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6746 NO Carolina
Internet www.nnity eA nrafive Ac a,ntur�//y
An Equal Opportunity 1 Afirma6ve Actlon Employer (/ �'fs `(

Mr. John Holpe
October 6, 2011
Page 2
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0020061.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 7914200, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (49) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.

Mr. John Holpe
October 6, 2011
Page 3
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional infonnation, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. ullins
st:sr
cc: C.T. Clayton, Sr., P.E., C.T. Clayton, Sr., P.E., Inc., P. O. Box 578, Coats, NC 27521
Nash County Health Department
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Steve Tsadwa
ATC File

Town of Spring Hope
A To C No. 02006IA05
Issued October 6, 2011
Engineer's Certification
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1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Town of Spring Hope W WTP,
located on NC Highway 581 in Nash County for the Town of Spring Hope, hereby state that, to
the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
Installation of a package treatment system including a circular steel combined
system consisting two (2) 200,000 gallon aeration chambers, a 27-ft diameter
steel clarifier with an air lift pump, and a 60,000 gallon aerobic digester; a second
27-feet diameter steel clarifier with an air lift pump, three (3) 1,600 scfin blowers,
a sludge pump station with one 250 GPM pump, a supernatant liquid return pump
station with one 150 GPM pump, a flow splitter box, and an additional 1,500
cubic feet chlorine contact chamber; conversion of two (2) existing 23,000 gallon
primary clarifiers into equalization tanks; a 180 KW standby generator;
abandonment of an existing trickling filter system; and site piping, electrical,
controls, and other appurtenances, in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Mail this Certification to:
Registration No.
Attn: Steve Tsadwa
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: _Town of Spring Hope
Facility Name: _Spring Hope WWTP
Incident Started: Date: 08/27/11
Incident Ended: Date: 08/27/11
Level of Treatment:
Permit Number: _NC0020061
County:
Time: 8:OOAM
Time: 8:00 PM
_None _Primary Treatment _X_Secondary Treatment —Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: _15,000 (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? _X_Yes _No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _6,000_ Surface Water Name: _Saphony Creek
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? _Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _X_Yes _No
Were samples taken during event? _X_Yes —No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Partially treated wastewater effluent from the secondary side of the treatment process
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Hurricane Irene
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
ORC adjusted gates and monitored system until water level was down
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 1997)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
N/A
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
N/A
Additional Comments About the Event:
Incident Report # 201101728
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Quality _X_ Emergency Management _
Contact Name: Barry Hertzberg Date: 08/29/11 Time: 9:20 AM
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: _Anthony Branch Phone Number: _252-235-4900
Did DWQ Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes _X_No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 1997)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. John Holpe
Town of Spring Hope
Post Office Box 87
Spring Hope, North Carolina 27882
Dear Mr. Holpe:
February 10, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
FFR 1 12011
NC DENS
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Subject: Return of Permit Application Package
ATC No. 02006IA04
Town of Spring Hope
Spring Hope W WTP
WWTP Upgrade
Nash County
This letter is in reference to your permit application received on October 7, 2010 for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment facility. In a letter dated
December 15, 2010, you were asked by Steve Tsadwa of the Design Management Unit, to
provide additional information. Per your request, an extension was granted to you to provide the
additional information by February 4, 2011. As of today this information has not been received,
therefore, the Division of Water Quality must return your application as incomplete in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0107.
Please be advised that construction and/or operation of wastewater collection, treatment,
and/or disposal facilities without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute
§ 143-215.1 and may subject the owner/operator to appropriate enforcement actions in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A-6C. Civil penalties of up to
$25,000 per day per violation may be assessed for failure to secure a permit required by North
Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1.
1617 Mail Service Center. Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location- 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NO Carolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service. 1877823-6746
Internet www.nowateiquality.org Naturally
An Equal Opporlun¢y �. Alfirmalive Action Employer

Mr. John Holpe
February 10,2011
Page 2
When you have obtained the information requested to make the application complete,
you may submit a new application package. If you have any questions or comments concerning
this matter, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
sUsr
Enclosures
cc: C.T. Clayton, Sr., P.E., C.T. Clayton, Sr., P.E., Inc., P. O. Box 578, Coats, NC 27521
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Steve Tsadwa
ATC File

Performance Annual Report
(January 1—December 31, 2010)
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: Town of Spring HoM
FFR - R 2011
Responsible Entity: EnviroLink. Inc.
Person in Charge/Contact: Anthony Branch
Applicable Permit(s): NCO020061
We are pleased to present your Annual Wastewater Report. The Clean Water Act of
1999, passed by the North Carolina General Assembly, requires Utilities to provide an
annual report to their wastewater customers. This report summarizes the performance of
your wastewater collection system over a 12-month period (January 1, 2010 - December
31, 2010)
Description of Collection System or Treatment System:
0.40 mgd wastewater treatment facility with the following components:
• Mechanical and manual bar screens
• Manual grit removal
• Influent ultrasonic flow meter
• Two primary clarifiers
• Two tricklingfilters
• Two secondary clarifiers
• Two aerobic sludge digesters
• Six drying beds
• Chlorination equipment
This facility is located at the Spring Hope wastewater treatment plant in Spring Hope on
NC Highway 581 in Nash County.
H. Performance
During the 2010 calendar year, the flow meter was calibrated in October by Chadwick
Instrument Co. Regular preventative maintenance was performed on the treatment
facility equipment as recommended. Furthermore, all daily monitoring data and
sampling frequencies are current and reported to the State accordingly
January - Compliant
February - Compliant I I FEB 0 2 2011

March - Compliant
April - Compliant
May - Compliant
June —Noncompliant: Weekly and monthly fecal coliform exceedance. Cleaned
chlorine contact chamber and increased disinfection dosage. Collected additional sample
for analysis afterward, which was in compliance.
July - Compliant
August - Compliant
September - Compliant
October - Compliant
November — Noncompliant: Monthly exceedance for Biological Oxygen Demand and
To Suspended Solids. Secondary clarifier's rack and skimmer arms became
inoperative allowing suspended solids to increase in effluent. Repaired equipment and
returned to proper operation.
December - Compliant
Ili. Notification
A copy of this report has been given to the authorities of the Town of Spring Hope for
distribution.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the user or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
hn HolpV ate
Town Manager

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
FILE ACCESS RECORD SECTION DATE/TIME 1(16,110
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Guidelines for Access: The staff of the Raleigh Regional Office is dedicated to making public
records in our custody readily available to the public for review and copying. We also have the
responsibility to the public to safeguard these records and to carry out our day-to-day program
obligations. Please read carefully the following before signing the form.
Due to the large public demand for file access, we request that you call at least a day in
advance to schedule an appointment for file review so you can be accommodated.
Appointments are scheduled between 9 00 a.m. and 3 00 p.m. Monday —Thursday. Viewing
time ends at 4:00 p.m. Anyone arriving without an appointment may view the files to the
extent that time and staff supervision are available.
You must specify files you want to review by facility name or incident number, as appropriate.
The number of files that you may review at one appointment will be limited to five
You may make copies of a file when the copier is not in use by the staff and if time permits.
Cost per copy is 2.5 cents for ALL copies if making more than 25 copies - there is no charge if
less than 25 copies are made. Payment is to be made by check, money order, or Cash in the
administrative offices.
FILES MUST BE KEPT IN THE ORDER YOU RECEIVED THEM. Files may not be taken
from the office. No briefcases, large totes etc are permitted in the file review area. To
remove, alter, deface, mutilate, or destroy material in one of these files is a misdemeanor for
which you can be fined up to $500.00.
In accordance with General Statute 25-3-512, a $25.00 processing fee will be charged and
collected for checks on which payment has been refused.
The customer must present a photo ID, sign -in, and receive a visitor sticker prior to reviewing
files.
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Permit Enforcement History by Permit
Permit: NC0020061
Region: Raleigh
penalty
Assessment
Case Number Approved
Penalty
Amount
Facility: Spring Hope W W7P
County: Nash
Remission Enforcement
Enforcement Request Conference
Costs Damages Received Held
Owner. Town of Song Hope
EMC Collection
Hearing Memo Sent
Held to AGO Total Paid Balance Oue
Has
Payment
Plan
Case
Closed
LV-1999-0241
0&29/99
$250.00
$41.00
$291.00
.00
No
07I23199
LV-1999-0591
01/05/00
$5DO.00
541.00
$541.D0
.00
No
01/24IN
LV-2006-0291
04/29106
$500.00
547.62
$547.62
.00
No
09/15/06
LV-2008-0137
05I30/O6
$375.D0
$72.00
5447.00
.00
No
06/14/06
LV-2006-0414
11Nwofi
$250.00
$47.79
$297.79
.00
No
12/05/O6
LV-2006-0415
11103/O6
$1,500.00
$47.79
$1,547.79
.00
No
17JO5106
LM-2007-0009
02/22/07
S3,B50.00
$47.79
$3.897.79
.00
No
03/07/07
LV-2007-0144
0411=7
$500.00
$47.79
$547.79
.00
No
05/10/07
LV-2D07-0222
O6/15107
$1.500.00
547.79
$1,547.79
.00
No
07M2107
LV-2007-0289
07/19/07
$3.000.00
$47.79
$3A47.79
.00
No
08131/07
LV-2007-0381
10MI07
$2,000.00
$47.79
$2.047.79
.00
No
10131M7
LV-2007-0469
12/10/07
513,000.00
$71.58
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$83.54
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$1.".00
$54.03
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02/19/10
$500.00
$500.00
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No
03/12/10
LV-2010-0291
OW17/10
$250.00
548.91
$298.91
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No
10/11/10
LV-2012-0021
02/13/12
5250.00
03/09/12 08115/12
$81.82
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09126/12
SP-20104Mp1
5.00
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IN VIROLINK
June 29, 2012
Danny Smith
NC Division of Water Quality
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Subject: Response to the Notice of Violation (NOV-2012-LV-0315) issued on June 26,
2012, for the Town of Spring Hope NC 0020061
Dear Mr. Smith:
On behalf of the Town of Spring Hope, Envirolink Inc. appreciates the
opportunity to respond to the Notice of Violation issued on June 26, 2012. Please find
enclosed our response to NOV-2012-LV-0315 in regards to exceeding the weekly
geometric mean for fecal coliform on 2/4/12.
➢ The fecal exceedance was due to the malfunction of a chlorine chemical
feed pump. The Operator noted that he discovered the chemical feed pump
malfunctioning on 1/27/12 and was able to prime the pump and get it working
before leaving the site. Due to continuous problems with the chlorine feed
rate, a new pump was installed on 2/8/12. Since this event, the Town has been
meeting the limits outlined in the permit.
We trust that this letter addresses our response to the Notice of Violation and
demonstrates the Town of Spring Hope's commitment to improving the reporting, record
keeping, and overall System condition. If Envirolink Inc. can be of any further assistance
or additional information is needed, please contact me at 252-235-4900.
Sincerely,
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Heather Adams
Director of Operations
Envirolink, Inc.
Cc: John Holpe
Anthony Branch-ORC
Michael Myers
Envirolink, Inc.
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PO Box 670, Bailey, North Carolina 27807
252-235-4900 (phone) 2520235-2132 (fax)
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June 26,2012
CERTIFIED MAIL 7012 0470 00013843 2925
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. James Buddy Gwaltney
Town of Spring Hope
PO Box 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
Natural Resources
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR
ENFORCEMENT
Permit No. NCO020061
Spring Hope WWTP
Case No. NOV-2012-LV-0315
Nash County
Dear Mr. Gwaltney:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
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The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Spring Hope WWTP's monitoring report for
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Exceeded
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued
for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the subject
NPDES 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. L If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, please
submit it within 10 days of receipt of this Notice. Your response should be mailed to Danny
Smith at the below listed letterhead address. A review of your response will be considered in the
enforcement/assessment decision process along with any information provided on the Discharge
Monitoring Report.
North Carolina Division of Water Duality 1628 Mail service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone] Customer service
Internet: v nmateraualilv.oro Location. 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Atrumative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued
for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the subject
NPDES 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. L If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, please
submit it within 10 days of receipt of this Notice. Your response should be mailed to Danny
Smith at the below listed letterhead address. A review of your response will be considered in the
enforcement/assessment decision process along with any information provided on the Discharge
Monitoring Report.
North Carolina Division of Water Duality 1628 Mail service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone] Customer service
Internet: v nmateraualilv.oro Location. 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Atrumative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

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February 23, 2012
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
ENVIROLINK
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Re: Fecal Coliform January 2012 Monthly Report For Town of Spring Hope
NCO020061
On January 31, 2012, I discovered the CL2 pump had stopped pumping. After
troubleshooting and changing the diaphragm, the pump still would not operate. The
pump was replaced with a used pump until new pump arrives. Normal residuals are
now being maintained.
Sincerely,
A4VIROLINK, INC. 0.
Anthony Branch
ORC
Envirolink, Inc.
PO Box 670, Bailey, North Carolina 27807
252-2354900 (phone) 2520235-2132 (fax)

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Hall, Mandy
From: Deborah Massey [[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:46 AM
To: Hall, Mandy
Subject: RE: Spring Hope DMR
I probably need to look at everything in October and correct it
From: Hall, Mandy [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:46 AM
To: Deborah Massey
Subject: Spring Hope DMR
Hi Deborah,
Sorry to add to your workload, but can you amend the DMR for October —the weekend flows are missing on that one,
too. I will code these as reporting errors so a NOV does not go out.
Hope you have a good week.
Mandy
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WWTP Consultant
NCDENR-DWQ-SWP
919-791-4254 P
919-788-7159 F
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh NC 27609
www.ncwaterguality.org
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to thiN parries unless the content is exempt by statute orother regulation.

Cashion, Ted
From: Smith, Danny
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 1:33 PM
To: Cashion, Ted; Knies, Sara V
Subject: FW: Notification of Operational Startup - ATC 020061A05 - Town of Sprin Hope
Fyi.. please be sure this is put into Spring Hope's file.
Thanks!
Danny Smith
Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
Dannv.Smith(@ncdenr.eov
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or
other regulation.
-----Original Message -----
From: C. Tyrus Clayton, Jr., PE [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 11:56 AM
To: Smith, Danny
Cc: 'Kevin Varnell'; 'C. T. Clayton, Sr., P.E.'
Subject: Notification of Operational Startup - ATC 020061A05
Danny,
- Town of Sprin Hope
Per our conversation this morning, the Town of Spring Hope intends to convert the waste water
flow from the existing WWTP to the newly installed WWTP per the referenced ATC starting
tomorrow, May 10th. You indicated a site visit/inspection by your office would not be
required prior to this change.
Let me know if you require any additional information from us.
Sincerely,
C. Tyrus Clayton, Jr., PE
Vice President
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46 W. Washington St.
Coats, NC 27521
910-897-7070
910-897-6767 fax
919-795-6302 mobile/vmail
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CTC) to receiving parties are for convenience purposes only. The receiving party agrees not
to use these drawings and data, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than the
referenced project. The electronic media is furnished without guarantee of compatibility
with the receiving party's software or hardware, and CTC sole responsibility for the
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after delivery to the receiving party. Use of these materials for modification, extension or
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Civil & Environmental Engineering
September 18, 2009
Barry Hertzberg
Environmental Engineer I
DWQ — NPDES Unit
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Re: Town of Spring Hope
Waste Water Treatment Pant (WWTP) Upgrade
NPDES Permit # NC 0020061
Mr. Hertzberg,
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The Town of Spring Hope would like to remove the existing sand drying beds at the WWTP to make
room for a treatment plant upgrade. The WWTP sludge is being taken offsite for disposal by a contract
hauler and the drying beds are no longer in use or needed. Attached is a schematic drawing showing
the proposed work to be done within the present site/facility boundary.
The Town has money left in their Clean Water Trust Fund grant. Per the requirements of the Grant, the
Town needs to complete this work and spend the money before the end of the year or it will be lost. We
would like to know how to proceed with this work.
Should you have questions you may reach me on my cell at [phone] or Tyrus Clayton at the
office numbers below to discuss.
Regards,
C.T. Clayton, Sr., P.E.
encls:
cc: Mandy Hall — WWTP Consultant
Kevin Varnell
John Holpe
C. Tyrus Clayton, Jr.
P.O. Box 578
Coats, NC 27521
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Performance ARECEL'
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: Town of Sprine Home N • s !t F 3 2 0 20011
Responsible Entity: EnviroLink, Inc. DEN -WATER OUAI
Person in Charge/Contact: Anthony Branch POINT SOURCE BRANt-
Applicable Permit(s): NCO020061
We are pleased to present your Annual Wastewater Report. The Clean Water Act of
1999, passed by the North Carolina General Assembly, requires Utilities to provide an
annual report to their wastewater customers. This report summarizes the performance of
your wastewater collection system over a 12-month period (January 1, 2008-December
31, 2008)
Description of Collection System or Treatment System:
0.40 mgd wastewater treatment facility with the following components:
• Mechanical and manual bar screens
• Manual grit removal
• Influent ultrasonic flow meter
• Two primary clarifiers
• Two trickling filters
• Two secondary clarifiers
• Two aerobic sludge digesters
• Six drying beds
• Chlorination equipment
This facility is located at the Spring Hope wastewater treatment plant in Spring Hope on
NC Highway 581 in Nash County.
11. Performance
During the 2008 calendar year, the flow meter was calibrated in October by Chadwick
Instrument Co. The entire sewer system was smoke tested and repairs were made to all
problems found. Installed manhole riser rings where I & I was possibly entering the
collection system. All lift stations were cleaned once a month. Replaced 2 creek
crossings at easement beside Montgomery St. lift station with 10" ductile pipe. Jetted and
videoed 5,465' of the sewer system. Also, in order to educate sewer customers about
grease in the sewer system, grease education flyers were passed out. In addition, all
sewer easements were walked and manholes were opened and checked. The sewer
easements are walked to check for breaks in sewer lines, blockages and for the condition

of manholes and pipes. The sewer easements were also walked during rainfall events in
order to check for I & I. On 6/25 manholes #A65 and #A66 were replaced and a new
manhole was added next to #A66. The entire sewer line was replaced from manhole
#A66 to the new manhole.
The grit chamber at the wastewater treatment plant was vacuumed out twice and the bar
screens were cleaned daily. On 4/l/08 a new shut off valve was tapped into the force
main. On 4/17/08 replaced #8 effluent pump and check valve. Furthermore, all daily
monitoring data and sampling frequencies are current and reported to the State
accordingly.
January - Non -Compliant - On 1/31 there was a weekly fecal coliform excursion, while
there was an adequate chlorine residual in the effluent, the wet well serving as a contact
chamber is not sufficient for a proper contact time. (this is based on the amount of
clarifier effluent at the time of sampling) A chlorine contact chamber has been approved
for installation and will be constructed this year.
February - Non -Compliant - On 2/15 there was a daily fecal coliform excursion, due to
inadequate detention time was the contributing factor. A chlorine contact chamber has
been approved for installation and will be constructed this year. On 2/26 there was a
daily BOD excursion & the monthly BOD was out of compliance, the Town of Spring
Hope received 6/10" of rain on 2/26 and coupled with the temperature shift contributed to
the high BOD. Plans to modify the plant are in the works to enhance the secondary
process.
March - Non -Compliant - On 3/13 and 3/19 there was a daily BOD excursion and the
monthly BOD was out of compliance, this was a result of heavy rainfall events that
increased the hydraulic load on the facility. The facility will undergo an upgrade and/or
rehab beginning this year to add activated sludge.
On 3/9/08 the Town of Spring Hope had a sewer spill of 2,250 gallons at the Montgomery
St. lift station. EnviroLink cleaned up the SSO.
April - Non -Compliant - On 4/2 and 4/16 weekly fecal coliform excursion, the facility is
still having problems with adequate detention time in the effluent wet well, which is
serving as a contact chamber. A chlorine contact chamber has been approved for
installation and will be constructed this year. There is a PER which has been submitted
to DWQ, which includes moving the sampling point distance of the wet well. In addition,
more sodium hypo chlorite is being fed to the wet well.
On 4/20/08 the Town of Spring Hope experienced several sewer spills due to heavy rain.
They are as follows:
1,500 gallons at the Ryan Court pump station. Did not reach surface waters. Study is

ongoing but majority is completed. Smoke tested in March 2008, problems being
repaired now (manholes, lines, etc.).
2,500 gallons at the Montgomery Street pump station. The surface waters effected by this
spill was unnamed tributary to Turkey Creek. I & I problems being repaired. Study is
ongoing but majority completed. Smoke tested March 2008, found numerous problems.
750 gallons at the Country Inn pump station. The surface waters effected by this spill was
unnamed tributary to Turkey Creek. I & I problems being repaired. Study is ongoing but
majority is completed. Smoke tested March 2008, found numerous problems.
On 4/28/08, there was a spill of 10,000 gallons at the wastewater treatment plant. The
recirculating well overflowed due to heavy rainfall. The spill reached the Saphony Creek.
I & I study was conducted in March 2008 and repairs are being made to the collection
system to help situation. 4/21/08 SOC application submitted to DWQ-RRO.
On 4/28/08, there was a spill of 50,000 gallons at the wastewater treatment plant. The
recirculating and effluent wet wells overflowed due to heavy rain. The spill reached the
Saphony Creek. 'An I & I study was conducted in March 2008 to determine sources of I
& I. Repairs are being made to abate problems.
On 4/28/08, there was a spill of 2,700 gallons at the manhole at entrance to the
wastewater treatment plant. The manhole overflowed due to heavy rain associated
w/passing cold front. The spill reached the Saphony Creek. I & I study
completed/conducted in March 2008. Repairs are being made.
On 4/28/08, there was a spill of 9,300 gallons at the Montgomery St. lift station. The spill
reached the Saphony Creek.
May - Non -Compliant - On 511 there was a weekly fecal coliform excursion, we are
working on an alternative to the current chlorine contact process. A chlorine contact
chamber has been approved for installation and will be constructed this year. We
increased the chlorine & dechlor chemical feeds. On 5/28 there was a high TSS
concentration, this was due to the number of psychoda larvae in the effluent because of
the time of the year and trickling filter operation.
June - Non -Compliant - On 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 the daily TSS and the monthly TSS
was out of compliance. There has been a large population of fly larvae this year, which
are contributing to the solids concentration. There is also a loom of brown algae in the
secondary clarifiers, which also may be a contributor.
July - Non -Compliant - On 7/9 weekly fecal coliform excursion due to chlorine pump lost
prime. A chlorine contact chamber has been approved for installation and will be
constructed this year. Reset pump and notified electrician. On 7/2, 7/9 and 7/16 daily
TSS and monthly TSS out of compliance, due to brown algae in the secondary clarifiers.

August - Non -Compliant - On 8/27 there was a weekly fecal coliform excursion, operator
would have resample, however the lab did not notify us of the excursion. The chlorine
residual was 17.0 ugl, the effluent was clear and all other parameters were in compliance.
A chlorine contact chamber has been approved for installation and will be constructed
this year.
September - Non -Compliant - On 9/3 there was a weekly fecal coliform excursion,
operator was not notified by the lab in order to resample for the week. The chlorine was
11.0 ugl and all other parameters were in compliance. A chlorine contact chamber has
been approved for installation and will be constructed this year.
On 9/6/08 there was a spill of 19,500 gallons at the effluent and recirculation wet well
due to tropical storm Hannah There were 4.5" of rain. The spill reached the Saphony
Creek.
October - Non -Compliant - On 10/15 weekly fecal coliform excursion, effluent clear, all
other parameters in compliance, no problems noted. A chlorine contact chamber has been
approved for installation and will be constructed this year.
November - Compliant
December - Compliant
III. Notification
A copy of this report has been given to the authorities of the Town of Spring Hope.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the user or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
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Anthony Bran Date
Chief Operations Officer