NC0089559_Permit Issuance_20160314

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Wallace Anderson, Executive Director
Ridge Haven Inc.
215 Ridge Haven Road
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Dear Mr. Anderson:
PAT MCCRORY
Garemor
DONALD R..VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
March 14, 2016
Subject: Issuance of New
Permit No. NCO089559
Ridge Haven W WTP
Transylvania County
Facility Class II
NPDES Permit
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for the subject new NPDES
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
DNxt9or
Through further review, several changes were made to the draft permit sent to you on
January 13, 2016: I
• With the confirmation from the permittee, the treatment facility name has been modified to
"Ridge Haven W WTP";
• Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) requirements have been updated. Three
main revisions include: 1) Electronic reporting of DMR data is required effective December
21, 2016; 2) Electronic reporting requirements of compliance monitoring data and reports
have been added; 3) A section has been added on how to request an electronic reporting
waiver. Footnote #1 under Section A. (1.) was revised to state "No later than 264 days from
the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically
using NC DWR's eDMR application system" and Special Condition A. (2.) was updated to
reflect the eDMR reporting deadline of December 21, 2016.
As identified previously, the draft permit contains the following significant proposed
limitations, monitoring and reporting requirements:
• The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically no later than 264
days from the effective date of the permit using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) intemet application has been included in this NPDES permit. [See
Special Condition A.(2.)]
For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please
visit the following web page: bi!p://t)ortal.ncdenr.org/wgb/wo/admin/bog/ii)u/edmr.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quahty I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 707 9000

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For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting .Rule, please visit the
following web site: hM://ww�v2 eta ovg /coin liance/proposed-nodes electronic reportine
rule.
Ridge Haven Inc. can submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports by mail until the 264
days expire. Blank Discharge Monitoring Reports can be found on the NC DEQ website at
http•//portal ncdenr ora/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
• The proposed discharge has numeric and/or narrative limitations on flow, BODs, Total
suspended solids (TSS), pH, fecal colifonn, total residual chlorine, and floating solids/visible
foam. Monitoring requirements include continuous monitoring for flow; weekly monitoring
for temperature, BODs, TSS, pH, fecal coliform; twice per week monitoring for total residual
chlorine; twice per month monitoring for ammonia -nitrogen, and quarterly monitoring for total
nitrogen and total phosphorus.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water
Resources or any other Federal, State, or Local government permits that may be required.
If you have questions concerning this permit, please contact Yang Song by e-mail
([e-mail]) or phone at [phone].
Sincerely,
ay Zi� e G.
ector, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0089559
cc: NPDES Unit
Central Files
DWR/Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Program
e-copy: David Odom, P.E., Consulting Engineer

Permit NC0089559
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Ridge Haven, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Ridge Haven WWTP
215 Ridge Haven Road
Brevard, NC
Transylvania County
to receiving waters designated as Toxaway Creek in the Savannah River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other applicable conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III,
and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective ............................... April, 1, 2016.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 2021.
Signed this day .............................................. March 14, 2016.
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Permit N00089559
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
[New Permit]
Ridge Haven, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Begin operating a 16,210 GPD, 100% domestic wastewater treatment plant consisting of the
following treatment components:
♦ Influent pump station
♦ Screening system
♦ Extended Aeration
♦ Clarifier
♦ Return sludge system
♦ . Sludge digestion system
♦ Effluent disinfection and chlorine removal system
♦ Post aeration
This facility is to be located at the Ridge Haven Camp, 215 Ridge Haven Road, Brevard, NC; and
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division, construct and operate a wastewater
treatment facility with a design capacity of 0.0163 MGD,
3. Discharge from said treatment works via proposed Outfall 001, as located on the attached map, into
the Toxaway Creek, classified C; Trout waters in the Savannah River Basin.
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Permit NCO089559
Part I
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
a. During the period beginning with the submission of an approved engineer's certification of completion of
construction and lasting until permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated domestic
wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored1 by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement..
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location
Flow (MGD)
0.0163
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20 °C)
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
pH
Not less than 6.0 S.U. nor
eater than 9.0 S.U.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NHL as N (mg/L)
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 mL
400/100mL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2
28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than 264 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.(2.).
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be incompliance 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 ug/L.
b. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Permit NCO089559
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit
monitoring data and reports electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The final NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015.
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 Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Effective December 21, 2016, the permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the
NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet 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 / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
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. See "How to Request
a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
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.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance monitoring
data and reports, when applicable:
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a Waiver
from Electronic Reporting" section below).
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Permit NCO089559
2. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reportine
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an electronic
reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the Division.
Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers 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
submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and
shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the
Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the
Division. Apprpved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved
reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that
the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the
following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.or web/wg/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
3. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)l
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part Il, Section
B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(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://portal.ncdenr.or web/wq/admin/bogZipu/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 OP CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
V 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 qualifiedpersonnelproperly 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. I am aware that there are significantpenalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
4. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
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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Receiving Stream: Toxaway Creek, Savannah River Basin Ridge Haven Camp WWTP
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NC DEQ/DWR/NPDES Permitting Unit
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES PERMIT NCO089559
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Ridge Haven, Inc. / Ridge Haven WWTP
Applicant Address:
215 Ridge Haven Road, Brevard, NC 28712
Facility Address:
215 Ridge Haven Road, Brevard, NC 28712
Permitted Flow
16,210 GPD
Type of Waste:
Domestic 100%) / Industrial (0%)
Pretreatment Program
Not Applicable
Facilit Class/Permit Status:
1 Class II / New Permit
County:
Transylvania County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Toxaway Creek
Re ional Office:
Asheville
Stream Classification:
C-Trout
8-digit HUC:
03060101
303(d) Listed?
No
Permit Writer:
Yang Son
Subbasin/ Stream Index:
03-13-02/ 4-9
Date:
March 3, 2016
Drainage Area (miz):
2.96
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Lat. 350 05' 57.09" N Long. 82° 51' 42.97" W
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
2.1
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
3.0
Average Flow (cfs):
10.1
IWC (%):
1.18 %
PERMIT ACTION:
This is an NPDES permit application for a NEW DISCHARGE from a camp domestic wastewater
treatment system.
BACKGROUND:
Ridge Haven, Inc. (Ridge Haven) operates a summer camp and retreat in Transylvania County, NC. The
estimated area developed by the camp is 125 acres, which is reported mainly as woods with steep slope
hills. Most of the area is underlain by bedrock and the surficial soil is Ashe-Edneyville complex with a
depth up to 30 inches.
A majority of the housing units were constructed in the 1980s. They were installed with septic tanks and
leach fields. In 2006, a new septic system was installed for Shepherd Hall Cafeteria with a design
capability for 200 campers eating 3 meals per day. In the summer of 2014, approximately 500 people
were being fed at the dining hall that was designed to feed 200 people. With the expectation of increased
business and campers, Ridge Haven is preparing to install an active treatment system with a direct
discharge. The proposed design flow is 16,210 GPD from 750 campers at Shepherd Hall Cafeteria, 20 RV
sites, four cabins, and 72 campers at primitive camping sites. The flow was based on flow justification
using NC 15A NCAC 02T .0114 Wastewater Design Flow Rates.
The Permittee proposes to operate the domestic wastewater treatment system continuously. The proposed
Outfall 001 will discharge to the Toxaway Creek, a class C-Trout water in the Savannah Basin.
TREATMENT PROCESS:
The proposed wastewater treatment plant utilizes activated sludge to treat domestic wastewater.
Wastewater treatment consists of influent pump station, screening system, aeration system, clarifier,
return sludge system, sludge digestion system, effluent disinfection and chlorine removal system, and
Fact Sheet
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post aeration. Prior wastewater entering the collection system, an oil and grease trap will be installed on
the kitchen sewer to collect grease. It is assumed that the influent to the treatment plant will be conveyed
by gravity sewer and the effluent will be conveyed by pump station and force main.
RECEIVING STREAM:
• The receiving stream is Toxaway Creek, which is classified C; Trout.
• Toxaway Creek is not an impaired stream on the 2014 final 303(d) list.
• USGS indicates records from two reports in early 1990s and March 2015 show seven points, in
vicinity of proposed discharge point, have annual 7Q 10 that ranges from 0.9 to 2.8 cfs.
COMPLIANCE REVIEW:
• This is a proposed NEW discharge. No compliance record.
PERMIT DEVELOPMENT (for NEW discharge):
• SEPA/FONSI Determination
The proposed discharge is not subject to SEPA review.
• Endangered Species Review
It was reported that N.C. Natural Heritage Program concurred that there are no federally -listed
endangered or threatened species within the proposed project area.
• Local Government Review
Transylvania County has completed its review of the application and a completed local
government review form was send to the Division with the application. Transylvania County
indicated that the plan for proposed facility is consistent with the local ordinance.
• DWR Regional Office Review
The DWR Asheville Region staff conducted an on -site visit on September 17, 2015. No issues
were found during this inspection.
• Impaired Waters Review (3.�d) List)
The receiving stream is not on the 2014 final 303(d) list.
• Water Qualily Modeling Results.
The Division has conducted a Level B model for the proposed new discharge at Ridge Haven
WWTP. Applying updated USGS flow statistics and secondary standards for BOD5 to the
proposed new discharge, and including the existing Wilds WWTP discharge located downstream,
the model showed all downstream DO concentrations above 7.63 mg/L. The model showed that
the proposed new discharge of 16,210 GPD would have no significant impact on instream DO.
• Antidegradation Review
Per NC Antidegradation Policy (15A NCAC 213.0201), each applicant for a new/expanding
NPDES permit must document an effort to consider non -discharge alternatives pursuant to 15A
NCAC 2H.0105(c)(2). The Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) document was submitted as
part of the NPDES application package. DWR staff reviewed both the flow justification and the
alternative analysis. DWR staff concurred with the projected flow and the engineering
alternatives analysis conclusion that a direct discharge to surface water was the most
environmentally sound alternative from the reasonably cost-effective options (per 15A NCAC
2H.0105). The 20-year present cost analysis for each alternative is listed below:
o Connecting with Wilds WWTP — Wilds WWTP will not accept proposed wastewater
o Package Plant and Drip Irrigation System - $1,718,518.00
o Surface Water Direct Discharge - $983,458.00
o Surface Water Direct Discharge (with tertiary filter treatment) - $1,143,487.00
DWR concludes that the proposed discharge will provide public health benefits and social
benefits to the community by providing necessary treatment services to accommodate future
growth and failing septic systems.
Fact Sheet
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Transylvania County Department of public health has completed its review of the application and
a confirmation email from Environmental Health Supervisor was send to the Division.
Transylvania County indicated that given the shallow soils, steep slopes, large rock outcroppings,
and limited available space for the installation of septic tank systems in the areas surrounding the
conference center and associated facilities, a wastewater treatment/discharge plant would be the
best fit for both current and long-term plans.
Proposed Limits/Monitoring
Outfall 001
o Flow: Continuous monitoring at either influent or effluent.
o BODs: Weekly monitoring with limitations of monthly average 30 mg/L and daily
maximum 45 mg/L.
o TSS: Weekly monitoring with limitations of monthly average 30 mg/L and daily
maximum 45 mg/L.
o pH: Weekly monitoring with limitations of not less than 6.0 S.U. nor greater than 9.0
S.U.
o Temperature: Weekly monitoring with grab samples at effluent point.
o Total Residual Chlorine: Twice/ week monitoring with limitations of daily maximum 28
ug/L.
o Fecal Coliform: Weekly monitoring with limitations of monthly average 200/100ml and
daily maximum 400/1 OOml.
o Ammonia -nitrogen: Twice/ month monitoring with composite samples at effluent point.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PERMIT CONDITIONS:
The Tables below summarizes proposed permit conditions for the proposed NEW discharges:
Outfall 001
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITATIONS
RATIONALE FOR LIMITATIONS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Flow (GPD)
15A NCAC 213.0500
Temperature
15A NCAC 213.0508
BODs
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
15A NCAC 213.0500; 2015 Model
Total Suspended Solids
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
15A NCAC 2B.0500; BPJ
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Not less than 6.0 S.U. nor greater than 9.0 S.U.
15A NCAC 213.0211
NH3 as N
i 2015 Model
Fecal Coliform
200/1 OOmL
400/100mL
15A NCAC 213.0211
Total Residual Chlorine
1 28 u L
15A NCAC 213.0211; 2015 WLA
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: January 13, 2016 (estimate)
Permit Scheduled to Issue: March 7, 2016 (estimate)
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT:
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Yang Song at [phone] or by email at yang.songga ncdenr.gov.
COMMENTS:
No comments were received from Asheville Regional Office — Water Quality Program and North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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IWC Calculations
Facility: Ridge Haven Camp WWTP
NC0089559
Prepared By: Yang Song
Enter Design Flow (MGD): 0.01621
Enter s7Q10 (cfs): 2.1
Enter w7Q10 (cfs): 3
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Daily Maximum Limit (ug/1)
Ammonia (Summer)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/1)
s7Q10 (CFS)
2.1
s7Q10 (CFS)
2.1
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.01621
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.01621
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.025126
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.02513
STREAM STD (UG/L)
17.0
STREAM STD (MG/L)
1.0
Upstream Bkgd (ug/1)
0
Upstream Bkgd (mg/1)
0.22
IWC (%)
1.18
IWC (%)
1.18
Allowable Conc. (ug/l)
1438
Allowable Conc. (mg/1)
66.2
Ammonia (Winter)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/1)
Fecal Coliform
w7Q10 (CFS)
3
Monthly Average Limit:
200/100mI DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.01621
(If DF >331; Monitor)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.02513
(If DF<331; Limit)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
1.8
Dilution Factor (DF)
84.68 Upstream Bkgd (mg/1)
0.22
IWC (%)
0.83
Allowable Conc. (mg/1)
190.6
Total Residual Chlorine
1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity
Ammonia (as NH3-N)
1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/l, Monitor Only
2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals); capped at 35 mg/I
3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis); capped at 35 mg/I
4. BAT for Minor Domestics: 2 mg/I (summer) and 4 mg/I (winter)
5. BAT for Major Municipals: 1 mg/I (year-round)
Fecal Coliform
1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni)
NPDES Server/Current Versions/WLA; TB 1/16/2009

Song, Yang
From: Rodriguez, Teresa
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 3:38 PM
To: Song, Yang
Subject: Ridge Haven Camp model
Attachments: 89559 Model input.xls; Map model.pdf, Ridge haven Level B model results.pdf
Yang, I ran the level B model for the proposed discharge. A BOD limit of 30 mg/I will maintain instream dissolved oxygen
above the water quality standard. I also ran it trying ammonia limits of 2 mg/I and no ammonia limit and both options
resulted in the dissolved oxygen within standards. Attached is the model input and results.
Teresa
Teresa Rodriguez
Environmental Engineer
NC Division of Water Resources
NC Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6387 office
[e-mail]
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27669-1617
W. Nothing Cotnpares�
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

LEVEL B MODEL INFORMATION
Facility Information
Facility Name
Ridge Haven Camp
NPDES No.
NC0089559
Type of wastewater
Domestic
Facility status
New
Receiving stream
Toxaway Creek
Stream class
C-Tr
Subbasin
03-13-02
A.U. Number
County
Transylvania
Regional Office
jARO
Flow Information
Topo Quad
Delwood
USGS sta. #
Date of flow estimate
12/2015
Drainage Area (mi)
2.96
Summer7010 (cfs)
2.1
Winter7Q10 (cfs)
3
Average flow (cfs)
10.1
30Q2 (cfs)4.1
IWC at discharge (%
N"
Lat[Long
I35 05 57.6 /
Model Input
Segment/Reach
1
2
3
Length of reach mi
2.2
0.4
0.57
Incremental length
0.2
0.05
0.05
Slope f / mile
36
36
145
Waste characteristics
WWTP name
Ridge Haven Camp
NC0089559
Wilds Camp
NC0024376
Flow MGD
0.0162
0.02
BOO
30
30
BOD Multiplier
1.5
1.5
CBOD
45
45
NH3N
2
2
NH3N multiplier
4.5
4.5
NBOD
9
9
DO m /I
Background DO m /L
Runoff charactericstics
s7Q10 (cfs/mi)
2.5
0.4
0.4
CIA (cfs/mi)
11.9
2
2
CBOD (m /1)
2
2
2
NBOD m /I
1
1
1
DO m A)
Tributary characteristics
Tributary name
s7Q10 (cfs/mi
QA (cfs/mi)
CBOD (m /I
NBOD (m /I
DO mgA
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SUMMER
RIDGE HAVEN CAMP
6Q . GPD BOD 30 MG/L
---------- MODEL RESULTS ----------
Discharger : RIDGE HAVEN CAMP
Receiving Stream : TOXAWAY CREEK
--------_____
The End D.O. is 8.53 mg/l.
The End CBOD is 1.96 mg/l.
The End NBOD is 0.87 mg/l.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
WLA
WLA
WLA
DO Min CBOD
NBOD
DO
Waste Flow
(mg/1) Milepoint Reach # (mg/1)
(mg/1)
(mg/1)
(mgd)
Segment
1
7.63 0.00 1
- w
Reach
1
45..00
9.00
0.00
0.01620
Reach
2
45.00
9.00
0.00
0.02000
Reach
3
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00000

SUMMER
RIDGE HAVEN CAMP
1 1r,A0 0
GPD BOD 30 MG/L
Seg #
Reach #
( Seg Mi
D.O.
CBOD
' NBOD
Flow
1
1
0.00
7.63
2.51
1.09
2.13
1
1
0.20
8.14
2.38
1.06
2.63
1
1
0.40
8.33
2.28
1.03
3.13
1
1
0.60
8.40
2.21
1.00
3.63
1
1
0.80
8.43
2.15
0.98
4.13
1
1
1.00
8.45
2.10
0.96
4.63
1
1
1.20
8.46
2.06
0.95
5.13
1
1
1.40
8.47
2.03
0.93
5.63
1
1
1.60
8.47
2.00
0.92
6.13
1
1
1.80
8.48
1.97
0.91
6.63
1
1
2.00
8.48
1.94
0.90
7.13
1
1
2.20
8.48
1.91
0.89
7.63
1
2
2.20
8.45
2.09
0.92
7.66
1
2
2.25
8.46
2.08
0.91
7.68
1
2
2.30
8.48
2.08
0.91
7.70
1
2
2.35
8.48
2.07
0.91
7.72
1
2
2.40
8.49
2.06
0.90
7.74
1
2
2.45
8.50
2.06
0.90
7.76
1
2
2.50
8.50
2.05
0.90
7.78
1
2
2.55
8.51
2.04
0.89
7.80
1
2
2.60
8.51
2.04
0.89
7.82
1
3
2.59
8.51
2.04
0.89
7.82
1
3
2.61
8.51
2.03
0.89
7.82
1
3
2.63
8.51
2.03
0.89
7.83
1
3
2.65
8.52
2.03
0.89
7.84
1
3
2.67
8.52
2.02
0.89
7.85
1
3
2.69
8.52
2.02
0.89
7.86
1
3
2.71
8.52
2.02
0.88
7.86
1
3
2.73
8.52
2.02
0.88
7.87
1
3
2.75
8.52
2.01
0.88
7.88
1
3
2.77
8.52
2.01
0.88
7.89
1
3
2.79
8.52
2.01
0.88
7.90
1
3
2.81
8.52
2.01
0.88
7.90
1
.3
2.83
8.52
2.00
0.88
7.91
1
3
2.85
8.53
2.00
0.88
7.92
1
3
2.87
8.53
2.00
0.88
7.93
1
3
2.89
8.53
1.99
0.88
7.94
1
3
2.91
8.53
1.99
0.88
7.94
1
3
2.93
8.53
1.99
0.88
7.95
1
3
2.95
8.53
1.99
0.87
7.96
1
3
2.97
8.53
1.98
0.87
7.97
1
3
2.99
8.53
1.98
0.87
.7.98
1
3
3.01
8.53
1.98
0.87
7.98
1
3
3.03
8.53
1.98
0.87
7.99
1
3
3.05
8.53
1.97
0.87
8.00
1
3
3.07
8.53
1.97
0.87
8.01
1
3
3.09
8.53
1.97
0.87
8.02
1
3
3.11
8.53
1.96
0.87
8.02
1
3
3.13
8.53
1.96
0.87
8.03
1
3
3.15
8.53
1.96
0.87
8.04
Seg #
Reach #
Seg Mi
D.O.
CBOD
NBOD
Flow

*** MODEL
SUMMARY
DATA ***
Discharger
:
RIDGE HAVEN CAMP
Subbasin
031302
Receiving
Stream
:
TOXAWAY
CREEK
Stream
Class:
C TR
Summer
7Q10
:
2.1
Winter
7Q10
:
Design
Temperature:
23.0
LENGTH
SLOPEJ
VELOCITY
I DEPTH
Kd
Kd
Ka
Ka
KN
-----------------ft/mi-----fps------ft---design--@20°--design
mile
I
-Q20°r I
design
Segment
1
2.20
36.00
0.383
0.92
0.46
0.40
26.47
24.80
0.63
Reach
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1
Segment
1
0.40
36.00
0.461
1.06
0.48
0.41
31.88
29.87
0.63
Reach
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2
Segment
1
. 0.57
145.00
0.697
0.87
0.78
0.68
53.37
50.00
0.63
Reach
3
-----------------------------------
Flow
CBOD
NBOD
D.O.
cfs
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
Segment 1
Reach 1
Waste
0.025
45.000
9.000
0.000
Headwaters 2.100
2.000
1.000
7.720
Tributary
0.000
2.000
1.000
7.720
* Runoff
2.500
2.000
1.000
7.720
Segment 1
Reach 2
Waste
0.031
45.000
9.000
0.000
Tributary
0.000
1
2.000
1.000
7.720
* Runoff
0.400
2.000
1.000
7.720
Segment 1
Reach 3
Waste
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
Tributary
0.000
2.000
1.000
7.720
* Runoff
0.400
2.000
1.000
7.720
* Runoff flow is in cfs/mile

Song, Yang
From: Weaver, John <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 12:15 PM
To: David Shaw
Cc: Song, Yang; John Weaver
Subject: Response from USGS concerning... Re: RE: Ridge Haven Camp Proposed WWTP
Discharge Point
Mr. Shaw,
In response to your inquiry about the low -flow characteristics for Toxaway Creek adjacent to Ridge Haven
Camp in the vicinity of Rosman in southwest Transylvania County, the following information is provided:
Following on the email to you dated June 5, 2015, the winter 7Q10 (W7Q10) discharge and average annual
discharge are provided using the same index sites and methods used to provide the annual 7Q10 and 30Q2
discharge estimates:
Inspection of the two USGS reports referenced in the June 5th email indicates the presence of seven nearby selected USGS partial -
record sites (5) and continuous -record streamgages (2) in general vicinity of your point of interest on Toxaway Creek where low -flow
characteristics have previously been published.
Among these 7 sites, the winter 7Q10 yields range from 0.64 to about 1.4 cfsm (average approximately 1.0 cfsm). In a similar
manner, the average annual discharge yields range from 2.9 to 3.9 cfsm (average approximately 3.4 cfsm).
Applying the above winter 7010 and average annual discharge yield ranges to the drainage area (2.96 sgmi) for the point
of interest results in a winter 7Q10 discharge estimated in the range from 1.9 to 4.1 cfs (average about 3.0 efs) and
average annual discharge estimated in the range from 8.6 to 11.5 cfs (average about 10.1 cfs).
Please note that estimated flows are provided in units of cubic feet per second (cfs).
Please understand this information is based on a preliminary assessment and considered provisional, subject to revision pending further data
collection and/or analyses.
Please note that ] cc: ed Mr. Yang Song with the Water Quality Permitting unit within the N.C. Division of Water Resources.
Hope this information is helpful. q c t O W _ G f S c '), vi. _ . O cf;
Thank you. i; = g • 6 ^ / C � (� U A. C f S�
Curtis Weaver J
1. Curtis Weaver, Hydrologist, PE Email: icweaver(&usas.00v
USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center Online: htto://nc.water.usas.aovl
North Carolina - South Carolina - Georgia
3916 Sunset Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 12:59 PM, David Shaw <[e-mail]> wrote:

Add. Ir o dw)e
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality / 2 /' (2 b/#
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 27, 2015
Mr. Wallace Anderson, Executive Director
Ridge Haven Inc.
215 Ridge Haven Road
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Subject: Request for Additional Information
NPDES Application NCO089559
Ridge Haven Camp
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Wallace Anderson:
The Division has reviewed your application for the subject permit. As I discussed with Mr. David
Shaw, consulting engineer, on Tuesday, 10/27/2015, the Division will need further or revised
information in order to complete our review in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-215.1 and 15A
NCAC 214.0105.
Specifically, please provide the following information:
Update the NPDES Application NC Form D Item 10 Flow Information. The Division needs
updated flow information with applicant signature to match proposed flow in the preliminary
engineering report received on October 9, 2015. It is acceptable to only submit page 3 of the
NPDES Application NC Form D with updated information and signature.
Recalculate the cost estimates for alternatives (Connection to the Wilds W WTP; Drip Irrigation
System; and Direct Discharge to Toxaway Creek) based on 20-year Present Value of Cost
Analysis (PVCA) as described in the EAA Guidance. The guidance can be found at the
following linkage: http://vortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/sn/t)s/ni)des/t)ermitai)i)s.
3./ Evaluate the direct discharge system both with and without tertiary filtration standards (Tertiary
l standards are BOD5 = 5 mg/L, NH3-N = 1 mg/L) and provide 20-year PVCA for these two
conditions. The design of direct discharge with effluent BOD5 as 20 mg/L and TSS as 20 mg/L
in the preliminary engineering report is regarded as the condition without tertiary filtration
standards.
Submit a confirmation letter from the Wilds W WTP on whether it is capable and willing to
accept Ridge Haven Camp wastewater. If the Wilds WWTP does not show willingness and
capacity to receive proposed wastewater from Ridge Haven Camp, the cost estimation for
connection to the Wilds W WTP is waived.
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5 As a disposal alternative, discuss the possibility and cost estimation for an above -ground drip
irrigation system. If this alternative has a lower cost than the underground drip irrigation system,
the permittee shall also provide the 20-year Present Value of Cost Analysis for the above-
ground drip irrigation system.
If no response is received within 60 calendar days [per 15A NCAC 211.0107(b)], the project will be
deactivated and withdrawn from our review process and the documents recycled. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Yang Song at [phone] or email me
at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Yang Song, Environmental Engineer
NPDES Complex Unit
Division of Water Resources/NCDEQ
Attachments:
cc: David Shaw, Consulting Engineer (ecopy)
NPDES file

DAVID S. SHAW, P.E. `
20 Buena Vista Ave -
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
[phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
November 20, 2015
Mr. Yang Song, Environmental Engineer
NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources/NCDEQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: NPDES Permit Application NCO089559
Ridge Haven Camp
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Song:
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
NOV 2 4 2015
Water Quity
9
PermittlnSedon
I am writing you on behalf of the Camp and at the request of Wallace Anderson, to respond to
your letter of October 27, 2015. This letter will respond to your letter in the same numbering as
you used.
Update the NPDES Application NC Form D Item 10 Flow information. We have
attached a new page 3 that includes the new flow information and has been signed
by Mr. Wallace Anderson.
`v 2,, Recalculate the cost estimates for Alternatives based on 20 year Present Value of
Cost Analysis. We have included a new Appendix C that is the tabularized
comparison of costs for all the alternatives considered. Since the Wilds option is not
viable we only included the estimated construction cost listed in Rev. 2 of this
document. We have also included the cost of an alternative for tertiary filtration with
the direct discharge option.
Evaluate the direct discharge system both with and without tertiary filteration
standards. We have included the construction and maintenance costs of adding a
tertiary filter to the system for direct discharge. The use of filtration systems by
themselves may not achieve the required discharge limits of 5,5,1 as prescribed in
your letter. However there are systems that will meet this requirement, and we
believe that the costs used are realistic for comparison purposes.
Submit a confirmation letter from the Wilds WWTP on whether it is capable and
willing to accept Ridge Haven wastewater. We have included a copy of such a letter
indicating that they are not able to accept Ridge Haven Wastewater.
As a disposal alternative, discuss the possibility of an above ground drip irrigation
system. eWe disagree that an above ground drip irrigation system is a viable

Mr. Song Nov 20 2015
NCDENR Page 2
alternative for this location. The reason for this is the low temperatures that are
below freezing for days at a time in the mountainous region. We believe that due to
the size and length of the lines and the nature of the emitters that only below ground
systems would work successfully in this area. Therefore we have not included this
alternative in this analysis.
We are including a revised copy of the PER that has been modified as noted above. Please
continue with the review of this application.
Sincerely,
David S. Shaw, PE
Att: PER Rev 3
Letter from Wilds
CC: Mr Wallace Anderson, Ridge Haven
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
NOV 2 4 2015
Water Quality
Permftting Section

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Christian Camp - Conference Center
1000 Wilds Ridge Road - Brevard, NC 28712-7273
Phone: [phone] - Fax: (828) 862. B13
E-mail: [e-mail] - Website: www.wilds.org
November 18, 2015
Ridge Haven Camp and Conference Center
Attn: Steve Cobb
As the licensed responsible operator of the waste water treatment plant owned and operated
by The Wilds, I wanted to let you know that I have discussed with our administration the
proposal for The Wilds to accept and process waste water from your Ridge Haven facility. At
this time, The Wilds is not willing to accept that waste water for processing in our plant.
Thank you for your understanding spirit in this response to your inquiry. We value very highly
our relationship with Ridge Haven as we mutually strive to reach today's youth and family for
Kingdom work.
Very Truly Yours,
vauiionn:on
The Wilds WWTP Responsible Operator
Corporate Office: THE WILDS Christian Association, Inc. - PO Box 509 - Taylors, SC 2M7-0009
Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - E-mail: [e-mail]

Belnick, Tom
From: Belnick, Tom
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 2:57 PM
To: Song, Yang
Cc: Davidson, Landon; Grzyb, Julie
Subject: NCO089559 Ridge Haven Camp WWTP
Yang- I'm going to give you an application for a NEW discharge from a camp (100% domestic) in Transylvania
County. I've made two requests for additional information, and I think we have what we need at this point. The
package includes the following:
• USGS streamflow info
• Effluent Flow Justification- based on 2T Rules, they have justified 12,000 gals/day.
• EAA plus several additions, including letter from local Health Dept. The EAA was revised 5/18/2015.
• Financial Qualifications- I wanted to make sure the Owner has sufficient funds to operate/maintain the WWTP.
• NPDES Form D + Local Government Review Form
We will need to discuss the modeling with Teresa
We will need input from the Asheville Regional office on the proposed discharge.
I would use the Fact Sheet for the Ashton Lewis wet deck permit as a template, since that was also a NEW application.
Landon/ARO- I'll forward a copy of the EAA/Application to you.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties

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BeInick, Tom
From:
Belnick, Tom
Sent:
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 5:18 PM
To:
'Wallace Anderson'
Subject:
RE: Application
Mr Anderson:
Sorry for delay in getting back to you. The USGS streamflow data is fine- we can work with that. One final question
before I turn this over to a permit writer. Your flow justification was for 11,250 gallons per day based on our NC 2T
Wastewater Design Flow Rates, which was then rounded up to 12,000 gallons per day. Your consultant then used a
peaking factor of 2 to arrive at a design flow of 24,000 gallons per day. The NPDES permit will be proposed for a
permitted flow of 12,000 gallons per day based on the 2T flow justification, unless you have more substantive
information to support a different flow. Let me know if you need to discuss.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
From: Wallace Anderson rmailto:wallace0ridgehaven.org]
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 2:51 PM
To: Belnick, Tom
Subject: Application
Hi Mr. Belnick.
Again thank you for your patience with me. I wanted to make sure you received the information from Mr. Weaver and if
so, is that what is needed? Also, do we need to put it in the body of the revised PER or is it ok for Mr. Weaver's material
to be attached?
I finally was able to get in contact with our engineer David Shaw as he has been out West on a job. So we can do
whatever is necessary.
Thanks,
Wallace Anderson
Ridge Haven

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From: Weaver, John <[e-mail]> S V1 7621DVe�
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 5:16 PM 0
To: Wallace Anderson PO I I' h vY 3 O QZ
Cc: John Weaver; Belnick, Tom
Subject: Response from USGS concerning... Re: Streamflow
Mr. Anderson,
Forwarded (at the end of this message thread) is the email that I sent to Mr. Shaw on June 5, 2015, concerning
estimated 7Q10 and 30Q2 low -flow discharges for Toxaway Creek near Ridge Haven Camp in the vicinity of
Rosman in southwest Transylvania County.
A quick scan of the two documents you attached to your email sent to me (today) do not indicate any
information from the June 5th email sent to Mr. Shaw.
In the June 5th email, I provided a range (plus average) of the 7Q10 and 30Q2 low -flow discharge estimates
because these two flow statistics represent the lowest and highest, respectively, among the low -flow statistics
that we have provided in the past.
Hopefully, the NCDWR (Water Quality Programs) will be able to use the information from the June 5th email
to move forward on your application process. If not, they will need to advise the specific information that is
needed.
I have cc:ed Mr. Belnick in this response to you.
Please let me know of further questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Curtis Weaver
J. Curtis Weaver, Hydrologist, PE Email. jc5eaver6busas.gov
USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center Online: http://nc."ter.usgs.gov/
North Carolina - South Carolina - Georgia
3916 Sunset Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: [phone] // Fax. [phone]
4n Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Wallace Anderson <[e-mail]> wrote:
Mr. Weaver,
Thank you for your help today. Here are the copies of the revised report and cover letter that we sent Mr.
Belnick. Also, below is Mr. Belnick's email to us that generated our additional questions.
Again, thank you for your help and if there is anything that I can do please let me know. We of course will be
most happy to cover any fees.

3 O �
Wallace Anderson
Ridge Haven Camp and Conference Center
Brevard NC
From: Belnick, Tom
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 6:29 PM
To: 'Wallace Anderson'
Subject: RE: NPDES Permit/Add Info #2
Mr. Anderson- the Division received additional information from your consultant David Shaw on
5/22/2015. After reviewing this information, the Division still considers the NPDES permit application to be
incomplete. The following items are still required:
1. Letter from Transylvania County Board of Health. Mr. Shaw's update indicates this letter would be sent
sometime in June.
2. USGS Streamflow Estimates. We will need streamflow estimates for the proposed discharge point to be
provided by the USGS in Raleigh. Contact Curtis Weaver with USGS at 919-571-4000, and he will charge a
nominal fee for this service. The Division requires this for all new and expanding discharges. Our Engineering
Alternatives Analysis (EAA) Guidance states the need for USGS statistics and provides the contact for Curtis
Weaver. We use this information to model the proposed discharge and determine permit limits, so it is
important to get the best estimates of streamflow.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me. We cannot begin the full review of this NPDES application
package until all information is received. Please remember that the application must be complete within 60
days (by July 6, 2015), or it will be returned and you will need to reapply.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390

E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Weaver, John <jcweavergusgs.gov>
Date: Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Subject: USGS response concerning... Re: 7Q10 & 30Q2
To: David Shaw <[e-mail]>
Cc: John Weaver <jcweaver(a,usgs.gov>
Mr. Shaw,
In response to your inquiry about the low -flow characteristics for Toxaway Creek adjacent to the Ridge Haven Camp in the vicinity of
Rosman in southwest Transylvania County, the following information is provided:
A check of the low -flow files at the USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center (Raleigh office) does not indicate previous low -flow
determinations for the specific point of interest based on lat/long coordinates (35d 05.82m // 82d 51.55m) provided in your follow-up
email dated June 03, 2015. No USGS discharge records are likewise known to exist for the point of interest.
In the absence of site -specific discharge records sufficient for a low -flow analysis, estimates of low -flow characteristics at ungaged
locations are determined by assessing a range in the low -flow yields (expressed as flow per square mile drainage area, of cfsm) at
nearby sites where such estimates have previously been determined.
A basin delineation completed using the online NC StreamStats application (http://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/north carolina.htmll
indicates the drainage area for your point of interest is 2.96 sgmi.
For streams in Transylvania County, low -flow characteristics published by the USGS are provided in two reports:
(1) The first is a statewide report completed in the early 1990's. It is USGS Water -Supply Paper 2403, "Low -flow characteristics of streams
in North Carolina" (Giese and Mason, 1993). An online version of the report is available at htto://Pubs.usgs.gov/wsp/2403/reportpdE The
report provides the low -flow characteristics (based on data through 1988) via regional relations and at -site values for sites with drainage
basins between 1 and 400 sgmi and not considered or known to be affected by regulation and/or diversions.
(2) The second is a newly published statewide report released in March 2015. It is USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2015-5001, "Low -
flow characteristics and flow -duration statistics for selected USGS continuous -record streamgaging stations in North Carolina through 2012"
(Weaver, 2015). The report is available online at http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2015/5001/. The report provides updated low -flow characteristics
and flow -duration statistics for 266 active (as of 2012 water year) and discontinued streamgages across the state where a minimum
of 10 climatic years discharge records were available for flow analyses.
Inspection of both reports indicates the presence of seven nearby selected USGS partial -record sites (5) and continuous -record
streamgages (2) in general vicinity of your point of interest on Toxaway Creek where low -flow characteristics have previously been
published. Among these 7 sites, the annual 7Q10 yields range from 0.30 to 0.93 cfsm (average approximately 0.72 cfsm). Ina
similar manner, the annual 30Q2 yields range from about 0.85 to about 1.7 cfsm (average approximately 1.4 cfsm).

Applying the above annual 7010 and 30Q2 yield ranges to the drainage area 2.96 s m' for the point of interest results in
an annual 7Q10 discharqe estimated in the range from about 0.9 to about 2.8 cfs (averaqe about 2.1 cfs) and
Please note that estimated flows are provided in units of cubic feet per second (cfs).
Please understand this information is based on a preliminary assessment and considered provisional, subject to revision pending further data
collection and/or analyses. Hope this information is helpful. 7Q0 c aq- Z. 8 (Fs,.61Vj = z.I /CA
Thank you. 30Q-L Z.5—S.0 4 ) Nt/, = y CFJ
Curtis Weaver
J. Curtis Weaver, Hydrologist, PE Email: icweaverOusas.aov
USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center Online: htto://nc.water.usas.gov/
North Carolina - South Carolina - Georgia
3916 Sunset Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 10:13 PM, David Shaw <davidshawpeQgmail.com> wrote:
Toxaway creek just downstream of the confluence with an unnamed tributary at Ridge Haven Camp.
Transylvania County
Eastatoe Gap Quadrangle (2013)
David S Shaw, PE
20 Buena Vista Ave
Greenville, SC 29607
13100SFl]Mn.]
I will have to send PDF Separately,

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Pat McCrory Bryan Gossage Susan Kluttz
Governor Executive Director Secretary
Clean Water Management Trust Fund
NCNHDE-825
October 15, 2015
Yang Song
Water Resources/ Water Quality Permitting/ Wastewater
512 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699
[e-mail]
RE: 10-15 Endangered Species for Ridge Haven Camp WWTP; NCO089559
Dear Yang Song:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources from our database that have been compiled for the project referenced
above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary submitted
with your request for information. These results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences'
table and map.
Also attached is a table summarizing rare species and natural communities that have been documented
within a one -mile radius of the project boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural
heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists and is included for
reference. In the event that rare species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that
we may update our records. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one -mile
radius, if any, are also included in this report.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning,
project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory
decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written
notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications.
Maps of NC Natural Heritage Program data may not be redistributed without permission from the NCNHP.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence
if a Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), or an occurrence of a Federally -
listed species is documented within or near the project area.
Thank you for your inquiry. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need
additional assistance, please contact Allison Schwarz Weakley at allison.weakley( ncdenr.aov or
919.707.8629.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Page 1 of 5

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
10-15 Endangered Species for Ridge Haven Camp WWTP
Project No. NCO089559
October 15, 2015
NCNHDE-825
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date
Crustacean 25472 Cambarus chaugaensis Chauga Crayfish 2012-06-12
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
SAV/Savannah River Headwaters Aquatic Habitat n/a (Not Applicable)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Status
Current 3-Medium Species of Special
Concern Concern
Collective Rating
C3 (High)
G2 S2
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at htt s /!n nhde nature5erve org/contenUhelo. Data query generated on October 15, 2015; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 2015. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 2 of 5

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
10-15 Endangered Species for Ridge Haven Camp WWTP
Project No. NC0089559
October 15, 2015
NCNHDE-825
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Name
Last
Element
Accuracy
Federal
State
Global
State
Group
Observation
Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date
Status
Amphibian
27503
Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander
2009-04-28
Current
2-High
Species of
Endangered
G3G4
S2S3
Concern
Bird
11179
Loxia curvirostra pop. 1
Southern Appalachian
2000-06-01
Current
4-Low
Species of
Special
G5T3
S3B,S3
Red Crossbill
Concern
Concern
N
Crustacean
25472
Cambarus chaugaensis
Chauga Crayfish
2012-06-12
Current
3-Medium
Species of
Special
G2
S2
Concern
Concern
Crustacean
33120
Cambarus chaugaensis
Chauga Crayfish
2012-06-13
Current
3-Medium
Species of
Special
G2
S2
Concern
Concern
Dragonfly or
33448
Calopteryx amata
Superb Jewelwing
2004-PRE
Historical
5-Very
---
Significantly
G4
S1 S2
Damselfly
Low
Rare
Liverwort
13462
Drepanolejeunea
A Liverwort
1980-PRE
Historical
5-Very
--
Special
G2?
S1
appalachiana
Low
Concern
Vulnerable
Natural
30897
Chestnut Oak Forest
---
2010-06-01
Current
3-Medium
---
---
G4
S3S4
Community
(Mesic Subtype)
Natural
30922
Montane Cliff (Acidic
---
2010-06-01
Current
3-Medium
—
---
G3G4
S3
Community
Herb Subtype)
Natural
30928
Montane Oak --Hickory
--
2010-06-01
Current
3-Medium
—
---
G4G5
S4S5
Community
Forest (Acidic Subtype)
Natural
30993
Rich Cove Forest
---
2010-04-28
Current
3-Medium
--
---
G4
S4
Community
(Montane Intermediate
Subtype)
Natural
26832
Spray Cliff
---
2006-12-06
Current
2-High
---
---
G2
S2
Community
Vascular Plant
25167
Dendrolycopodium
Prickly Ground -pine
1958-07-16
Historical
5-Very
---
Significantly
G5
S2
dendroideum
Low
Rare Peripheral
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Round Mountain/Round Mountain Gap R1 (Exceptional)
Toxaway River Gorge R1 (Exceptional)
Page 3 of 5
Collective Rating
C4 (Moderate)
Ct (Exceptional)

Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
SAV/Savannah River Headwaters Aquatic Habitat n/a (Not Applicable) C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Gorges State Park NC DENR, Division of Parks and Recreation State
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy Easement Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy Private
Gorges State Park DNP NC DENR, Division of Parks and Recreation State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httosi/ncnhde natureserve oratcontent/helo. Data query generated on October 15, 2015; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 2015. Please resubmit your
Information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information Is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 4 of 5

NCNHDE-825: 10-15 Endangered Species for Ridge Haven Camp WWTP
October 15, 2015 1:31,769
❑ Project Boundary ❑ NHP Natural Area (NHNA) o o.vs oss t.r MI
❑ Buttered Project Boundary ❑ Managed Area (MAREA) o 0.425 0.95 1.7 km
Srmea' Evl XERE. DeLvnw. IrMmoP. rcm�l P CUG.. 6®CA.
❑ Natural Heritage Element Occurrence(NHEO) usos.Piw.rros.eara�.a.aa.... iara.wmwra�ad..c. a....
Page 5 of 5

Basic Intro
Stream Information &
Environmental impact
Analysis
Flow project
EAA
NC89559 New WWTP EAA Rating Form
This is a proposed new camp site WWTP with designed flow of 16,210 GPD
Proposed effluent discharge to Toxaway Creek (C; Tr water) in the Sawannh River Basin
100 % Domestic. May require further expansion due to other aging septic tanks
Location: Transylvania County NC
Receiving rea zero flow? 70 6 S
Receiving r a classification?
Basinwide Water Quality Plan?
Impaired water?
Presence of endangered species?
Reasonable projections for population and flow?
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Increase size of septic tanks
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Connect with Wilds WWTP (permitted flow of 0.0810GD•
about 1.2 miles away)
subsurface drip irrigation system
(0�ovle,gNPvajc4kAa�e:�?an2t�gan-d Package Plant with discharge to surface water
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Trout water i teamitts (Chlorophyll a, DO, Temp, Turbidity, Cadmium)
Not in 303(d) list
One state level
endangered ece; 5tijJ, Crgf{ fc-9r
Not within project
area YK
Yes-16,210 GPD ultimately 46,000GPD : 7° wr-�C5 Y
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Cost Advantage Disadvantage
Hilly mountain area;
exceed the capacity
W Yam,
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discharge to
surface water
400
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Cefs 3 meals
+ Z V
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Note 1
Technically Infea ible
Hilly mountain area -hard to
find terrain;
Ordor issue as well as possible
summer algae bloom
Wilds WWTP rat not be able
to handle this extra amount
Technically Infeasible
Tech/Eco Infeasible )x d\ 0,\J40� -
Economically Infeasible
Feasible
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NC89559 New WWTP EAA Rating Form
This is a proposed new camp site WWTP with designed flow of 16,210 GPD
Proposed effluent discharge to Toxaway Creek (C; Tr water) in the Sawannh River Basin
Basic Intro Reason to have a new facility: Current underground septic tanks are not eligible to handle increasing amount of campers.
100% Domestic. May require further expansion due to other aging septic tanks
Location: Transylvania County NC
7Q10S 0.9 to 2.8 cfs (average-2.1cfs) (with USGS flow estimation)
Receiving stream classification? C; Tr
Stream Information &
Environmental impact Basinwide Water Quality Plan? Trout water requirements (Specifically Chlorophyll a, DO, Temp, Turbidity, Cadmium limits)
Analysis Impaired water? Not on 2014 final 303(d) list
No federal or state level endangered species within project area;
Presence of endangered species? One state level endangered species within 1 mile buffer zone
Flow project Reasonable projections for population and flow? 16,210 GPD= Dinning Hall 750 campers 3 meals per day (750x5x3) + 20 RV sites (20x100) +Four cabins
(4x200) + Primitive camping site 72 campers (72x30)
LT 1
Alternatives
Increase size of septic tanks
Facultative lagoon system
Cost Adva
Disadva
Shallow soils, steep slopes, large
rock outcroppings, and limited
available space for the
installation of spetic tank
systems
Note
Technically Infeasible;
Local Health Department
Supervisor suggested not
using septic tanks
Hilly mountain area -hard to find
terrain;
Ordor issue as well as possible Technically Infeasible
summer algae bloom
Connect with Wilds WWTP (permitted flow of 0.08MGD; No direct Wilds WWTP may not be able to Tech/Eco Infeasible
Capital-$647,500 discharge to ? Do we need a letter from
currently at 40% capacity; about 1.2 miles away) surface water handle this extra amount Wilds
Package Plant and subsurface drip irrigation system Capital-$1,069,400 Economically Infeasible
Package Plant with discharge to surface water
Ca pita I-$545,000
dole;
Designed effluent with BOD
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Belnick, Tom
From: Wallace Anderson <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 9:36 PM
To: Belnick, Tom
Subject: RE: NPDES Permit/Add Info #2
Thanks. We will get right on it. Sorry you are having to work so late to get this to us.
Wallace Anderson
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: "Belnick, Tom" <[e-mail]>
Date: 05/29/2015 6:29 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Wallace Anderson <wallacena,ridgehaven.org>
Subject: RE: NPDES Permit/Add Info #2
Mr. Anderson- the Division received additional information from your consultant David Shaw on 5/22/2015. After
reviewing this information, the Division still considers the NPDES permit application to be incomplete. The following
items are still required:
1. Letter from Transylvania County Board of Health. Mr Shaw's update indicates this letter would be sent
sometime in June.
2. USGS Streamflow Estimates. We will need streamflow estimates for the proposed discharge point to be
provided by the USGS in Raleigh. Contact Curtis Weaver with USGS at 919-571-4000, and he will charge a
nominal fee for this service. The Division requires this for all new and expanding discharges. Our Engineering
Alternatives Analysis (EAA) Guidance states the need for USGS statistics and provides the contact for Curtis
Weaver. We use this information to model the proposed discharge and determine permit limits, so it is
important to get the best estimates of streamflow.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me. We cannot begin the full review of this NPDES application package until
all information is received. Please remember that the application must be complete within 60 days (by July 6, 2015), or
it will be returned and you will need to reapply.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
From: Wallace Anderson[mailto:wallace(aridgehaven.orgj
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 7:44 PM
To: Belnick, Tom
Subject: RE: NPDES Permit/Add Info

H Mr. Belnick,
Sorry that I left you a message today as I realize now I should have emailed you my question.
Regarding the Financial Qualifications: The estimate is 350k for the system which includes a 60k contingency. Our
current building capital campaign has already raised this amount as our Board required us to do so before we submitted
our application. We do not have any debt since 2011. We do have an active 200k line of credit that we have never used.
Will that work? I will be glad to send our financial audit showing that we are indeed solvent. We have it for 2013 and will
have the 2014 in the next 30 days. All our operations come from our fees. What we meant to express in the application
was that we also raise additional funds from our churches and donors for our capital items and scholarships.
Thanks again,
Wallace
From: Belnick, Tomfmailto:tom.belnick(@ncdenr.govl
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 3:35 PM
To: Wallace Anderson
Subject: NPDES Permit/Add Info
Mr. Anderson- I just reviewed your application for an NPDES permit for Ridge Haven Camp and will require additional
information to complete our review. I've placed a hardcopy Request for Additional Information letter in the mail today,
and have attached electronic versions. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
May 5, 2015
Mr. Wallace Anderson, Executive Director
Ridge Haven Inc
215 Ridge Haven Road
Brevard, NC 28712
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Subject: Request for Additional Information
NPDES Permit Application NCO089559
Ridge Haven Camp
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Anderson:
The Division has reviewed your application for the subject permit. In order to complete our review
in accordance with N.C.G.S 143-215.1 and 15A NCAC 211.0105, please provide additional or
revised information to address the following comments:
1. Identify the proposed discharge location on a USGS topo map, and identify the correct
stream name. The application lists several receiving streams (Old Toxaway Creek,
Toxaway Creek, and Mill Stream) and there is no map showing proposed discharge
location.
2. Provide USGS streamflow estimates for the proposed discharge location.
3. Justify requested wastewater flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T.0114.
4. Evaluate wastewater disposal alternatives in accordance with the Division's Engineering
Alternatives Analysis (EAA). The Preliminary Engineering Report submitted with the
application lacked several analyses and documentation. For example, the statement
regarding septic system viability (i.e., "The camp has been told that such a system would
not be permitted") requires some documentation from the local authority. Also, the PER
did not evaluate whether this facility could connect to an existing wastewater treatment
plant, but mentions that Wilds Camp just down the road operates several trains of extended
aeration systems. The PER did not evaluate whether a drip irrigation system might be a
viable wastewater treatment alternative.
5. Financial Qualifications. As required by G.S. 143-215.1(b)(4)(b), you will need to
demonstrate financial qualifications to construct, operate, and maintain a wastewater
treatment plant. The PER mentions that this facility is not self-supporting and relies on
fund raising efforts to support capital improvements. What are the estimated capital costs
and recurring costs to operate a package wastewater treatment plant, and how will this be
funded to ensure proper operation and maintenance over the permit term? Financial
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-7617
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qualification may be demonstrated through the use of a letter of credit, insurance, surety,
trust agreement, financial test, bond, or a guarantee by corporate parents or third parties
who can pass the financial test.
If no response if received within 60 calendar days [per 15A NCAC 2H.0107(b)], the project will be
deactivated and withdrawn from our review process and the documents recycled. If you have any
questions, please contact me at 919-807-6390 or email at tom.belnicic&cderingov. I have attached
a copy of the Division's Engineering Alternatives Analysis (FAA) Guidance Document for your
reference.
S' cerely,
in Belnicic, Supervisor
NCDENR/DWR/NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
Attachment; Engineering Alternatives Analysis
Hardcopy:
NPDES Permit File NCO089559

is
Belnick, Tom
From: Belnick, Tom
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 3:35 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: NPDES Permit/Add Info
Attachments: 89559 Add Info Ltr.pdf; EAA-Guidance-2014.docx
Mr. Anderson- I just reviewed your application for an NPDES permit for Ridge Haven Camp and will require additional
information to complete our review. I've placed a hardcopy Request for Additional Information letter in the mail today,
and have attached electronic versions. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties

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E-mail: [e-mail]
8, May 1 2015 RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
Mr. Tom Belnick, Supervisor MAY 2 2 2015
NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Water Quality
permitting Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: NPDES Permit Application NCO089559
Ridge Haven Camp
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Belnick:
I am writing you on behalf of the Camp and at the request of Wallace Anderson, to respond to
your letter of May 5, 2015. This letter will respond to your letter in the same numbering as you
used.
1. Identify the proposed discharge location on a USGS topo map, and identify the
correct stream name. We have added Figure 4 to the report which shows the
discharge location as well as the stream name (Toxaway Creek), We have also
included in the body of the report the Longitude and Latitude of the proposed
discharge location (N 35-05.820, E 82-51.549).
2. Provide USGS streamflow estimates. The closest know gauging station is "Toxaway
River at Lake Toxaway." The reported flows at this station are: 7Q2, 4.9 cfs; 30Q2,
6.6 cfs; 7Q10, 2.3 cfs, and W2Q10 5.0 cfs. This gauging station is within 51/4 miles
from the proposed site and has a drainage area of 7.79 square miles. The estimated
drainage area up stream of the proposed discharge point on Toxaway Creek is 3.59
square miles. Since direct measurements have not been recorded, we have
assumed a direct ratio of discharge areas. Therefore the estimated flows at the
discharge point are: 7Q2, 2.25 cfs; 30Q2, 3.04 cfs; and 7Q10, 1.06 cfs. We believe
that these flow estimates are accurate enough to establish the flow conditions at the
discharge point.
3. Justify the requested wastewater flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T.0114. Since
the primary wastewater flows are being generated from a dining hall that does not
provide multiple courses at meals, we have used the institutional flow quantity of 5
gallons per meal. We have further assumed that 3 meals are provided each day,
therefore the use of 15 gallons per person per day is reasonable for this situation.

Mr. Bclnick
NCDENR
May 18, 2015
Page 2
4. Evaluate wastewater disposal alternatives in accordance with the Division's
Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA). We have been working with Mr. Jim Boyer,
Environmental Health Supervisor for Transylvania County Board of Health to provide
us with a letter stating that the use of subsurface and drip irrigation systems is not
recommended in this area due to the shallow soil cover over bed rock. He has
indicated that the requested letter will be sent sometime in June. Further, we did not
consider asking the Wilds (the only treatment plant operator within 10 miles) if they
would allow us to discharge into their system since the additional load would push
them over the 80% capacity limit and would force them into an upgrade situation.
For these reasons we have not modified the Preliminary Engineering Report.
5. As required by G.S. 143-215.1(b)(4)(b), you need to demonstrate financial
qualifications to construct, operate, and maintain a wastewater treatment plant.
Even though our direct fees for services does not fully cover the operation and
maintenance and capital budget, we have through fund raising, paid off all our debt
and have in excess of 90% of the estimated construction cost of the treatment
system. Further we have secured a letter of credit from Wells Fargo Bank in the
amount of $200,000. We have included a copy of this letter, but for the sake of
confidentiality we have only reference it in the PER. Our Board has further required
that all of the funds be in place and as well as a budget to cover the operation of the
treatment facility. The PER has been modified to show the estimated annual
operational costs.
We are including a revised copy of the PER that has been modified as noted above. Please
continue with the review of this application.
Sincerely, RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
MAY 2 2 2015
David S. Shaw, PE
Water Quality
Aft: PER Rev 1 Permitting Section
Letter of Credit
CC: Mr Wallace Anderson, Ridge Haven
Mr. Jim Boyer, Transylvania County Health Department

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From: Jim Boyer<jim.boyer@transylvan iacounty.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 4:27 PM
To: Belnick, Tom
Cc: Wallace Anderson
Subject: Ridge Have NPDES permit application - Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Belnick,
Thank you for your call this morning. I appreciate your willingness and expertise in guiding the folks at Ridge Haven
through the NPDES permitting process. Given the shallow soils, steep slopes, large rock outcroppings, and limited
available space for the installation of septic tank systems (both new and repair) in the areas surrounding the conference
center and associated facilities, a wastewater treatment/discharge plant would be the best fit for both their current and
long-term plans. In the past, we have had difficulties siting both large scale and residential septic tank systems due to
the aforementioned challenges. I fully understand Ridge Haven's desire both to plan for future development without
the additional space requirements of a septic tank system and to provide a viable wastewater treatment and disposal
option if/when existing subsurface system areas (some of which are multiple decades old) begin to malfunction.
If there's anything else you need from me, please don't hesitate to ask. Again, I appreciate your assistance to all
involved.
Sincerely,
Jim Boyer
James A. Boyer, MS, REHS
Environmental Health Supervisor
Transylvania County Department of Public Health
98 East Morgan Street, Suite 170
Brevard, NC 28712
828-884-3139 Ext. 245 (Voice)
828-884-3259 (FAX)
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Warehouse — self storage (not including caretaker residence)
1 gal/unit
Marches
Churches without kitchens, day care or camps
3 gal/seat
Churches with kitchen
5 gal/seat
Churches providing day care or camps
25 gal/person (child & employee)
Fire, rescue and emergency response facilities
Fire or rescue stations without on site staff
25 gal/person
Fire or rescue stations with on -site staff
50 gal/person/shift
Food and drink facilities
'
Banquet, dining hall
30 gal/seat
Bars, cocktail lounges
20 gal/seat
Caterers
50 gal/100 sq ft floor space
Restaurant, full Service
40 gal/seat
Restaurant, single service articles
20 gal/seat
Restaurant, drive-in /
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50 gal/car space
50 sq ft floor space
Restaurant, carry out only MeA
gal/100
Institutions, dining halls
Deli I S SA ` /f'✓J o� /
5 gaUmeal
40 gal/100 sq ft floor space
Bakery V
10 gal/100 sq ft floor space
Meat department, butcher shop or fish market
75 gal/100 sq ft floor space
Specialty food stand or kiosk
50 gal/100 sq ft floor space
Hotels and Motels
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Hotels, motels and bed & breakfast facilities,
without in -room cooking facilities
120 gal/room
Hotel's and motels, with in -room cooking facilities
175 gal/room
Resort hotels
200 gal/room
Cottages, cabins
200 gal/unit
Self service laundry facilities
500 gal/machine
Medical, dental, veterinary facilities
Medical or dental offices
250 gal/practitioner/shift
Veterinary offices (not including boarding)
250 gal/practitioner/shift
Veterinary hospitals, kennels, animal boarding facilities
20 gal/pen, cage, kennel or stall
Hospitals, medical
300 gabled
Hospitals, mental
150 gallbed
Convalescent, nursing, rest homes without laundry facilities
60 gabled
Convalescent, nursing, rest homes with laundry facilities
120 gabled
Residential care facilities
60 gal/person
Parks, recreation, camp grounds, R-V parks and other outdoor activity
facilities
Campgrounds with comfort station, without
water or sewer hookups
75 gallcampsite
Campgrounds with water and sewer hookups
100 gal/campsite
Campground dump station facility
50 gal/space
Construction, hunting or work camps with flush toilets
60 gal/person
Construction, hunting or work camps with chemical or
portable toilets
40 gal/person
Parks with restroom facilities
250 gal/plumbing fixture
Summer camps without food preparation or laundry facilities
30 gal/person
Summer camps with food preparation and laundry facilities
60 gal/person
Swimming pools, bathhouses and spas
10 gal/person
Public access restrooms
325 gal/plumbing fixture
Schools, preschools and day care
Day care and preschool facilities
25 gal/person (child & employee)
Schools with cafeteria, gym and showers
15 gal/student
Schools with cafeteria
12 gal/student
Schools without cafeteria, gym or showers
10 gal/student
60 gal/person (student & employee)
Boarding schools
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Service stations, car wash facilities
250 gal/plumbing fixture
Service stations, gas stations

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Belnick, Tom
From: Belnick, Tom
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 3:46 PM
To: 'Wallace Anderson'
Subject: RE: NPDES Permit/Add Info
Mr Anderson: A letter of credit will work. It should account for the costs to operate the wastewater treatment plant
over a 5-year permit term. This recurring cost was not provided within the PER. You will need to provide a cost estimate
for a Class 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, weekly sampling, power costs, chemical costs, etc. We want to
make sure that if the treatment plant is built, that there are sufficient funds to operate and maintain the plant. Thanks.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390
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From: Wallace Anderson [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 7:44 PM
To: Belnick, Tom
Subject: RE: NPDES Permit/Add Info
H Mr. Belnick,
Sorry that I left you a message today as I realize now I should have emailed you my question.
Regarding the Financial Qualifications: The estimate is 350k for the system which includes a 60k contingency. Our
current building capital campaign has already raised this amount as our Board required us to do so before we submitted
our application. We do not have any debt since 2011. We do have an active 200k line of credit that we have never used.
Will that work? I will be glad to send our financial audit showing that we are indeed solvent. We have it for 2013 and will
have the 2014 in the next 30 days. All our operations come from our fees. What we meant to express in the application
was that we also raise additional funds from our churches and donors for our capital items and scholarships.
Thanks again,
Wallace
From: Belnick, Tom [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 3:35 PM
To: Wallace Anderson
Subject: NPDES Permit/Add Info
Mr. Anderson- I just reviewed your application for an NPDES permit for Ridge Haven Camp and will require additional
information to complete our review. I've placed a hardcopy Request for Additional Information letter in the mail today,
and have attached electronic versions. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDWR/Water Quality Programs
919-807-6390

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December 15, 2014
Wallace Anderson
Ridge Haven Inc.
215 Ridge Haven Road
Brevard, NC 28712
RE: Ridge Haven Inc.
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Ridge Haven Inc. has an established line of credit for the amount of $200,000. The current outstanding
balance is $0.00 as of May 15, 2015.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Bailey J
Business Relationship Manager
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