NC0032115_Permit Issuance_20171117

Water Resources
Environmental Quality
November 17, 2017
Mr. Rick Owen, Town Manager
Town of Banner Elk
P.O. Box 2049
Banner Elk, NC 28604
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO032115
Banner Elk WWTP, WW-3
Mill Pond Road, Banner Elk 28604
Avery County
Dear Mr. Owen:
The Division of Water Resources (the Division) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the subject
facility. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
The Division understands that you have made no significant changes to your facility since the last permit
renewal. We have made the following updates to your previous permit:
1. The facility map has been updated.
2. Regulatory citations have been added.
3. Parameter codes have been added to Section A. (1.).
4. Electronic reporting of discharge monitoring reports (eDMR) has been added in Section A. (3).
5. Total Mercury must be monitored once during the permit cycle. Mercury monitoring is included
to provide a database for future mercury management and TMDL evaluation. See Special
Condition A. (2):
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within thirty
(30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is
made, this permit shall remain 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 governmental permits that may be required.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-707-9000

Mr. Owen
November 17, 2017
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If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Derek Denard at
[[e-mail]] or call [phone].
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Linda Culpepper, InterimZector
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO032115 (Issuance Final)
hc: Central Files
NPDES Program Files
ARO Files/ Attn: Landon Davidson

NPDES Permit NCO032115
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
NPDES
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 Banner Elk
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Banner Elk WWTP
Mill Pond Road, Banner Elk 28604
Avery County
to receiving waters designated as the Elk River (Mill Pond) in the Watauga River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and
IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2018.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2022.
Signed this day November 17, 2017.
J�idda Culpepper, Interim Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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NPDES Permit NCO032115
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.
Town of Banner Elk
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate an existing 0.600 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
• influent bar screen
• comminutor
• grit chamber
• flow equalization
• two (2) aeration basins
• clarifier with return sludge
• aerobic digester
• UV disinfection
• flow measuring
• totalizing equipment
• stand-by power
• 0.8 meter Belt filter press
located at the Town of Banner Elk WWTP, Mill Pond Road, Banner Elk, Watauga County; and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified on the attached map,
into the Elk River (Mill Pond) [stream index 8-22-(3)], currently classified C; Trout waters within
Subbasin 04-02-01 [HUC: 060101030305] of the Watauga River Basin.
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NPDES Permit NCO032115
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited, monitored and
reported' by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS[
CHARACTERISTIC
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
[Parameter Codes]
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow (MGD)
50050
0.600 MGD
Continuous
Recordingwent
or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent&
Total Suspended Solids Z
Influent &
SS
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
m
Effluent
as N (mg/L)C0610
ril 1—Octobober 31
(April
4.5 mg/L
13.5 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
as N
(Novemberl—Mal—March3l
C0610
12.7 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
°�
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (#/100ml)3
Effluent
31616
200/100 ml
400/100 nil
3/Week
Grab
(geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 4
TRC
50060
28.0 µg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
00010
Monitor & Report
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)
O2+NO3+T
C0600
Monitor & Report
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)
C0665
Monitor & Report
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
pH (su)
00400
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0 Standard Units
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Mercury (ng/L)
COMER
Monitor & Report
See Footnote 5
Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Permittee shall begin submitting Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR
application system. See Condition A. (3).
2. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the
respective influent values (85% removal).
3. Fecal Coliform shall be calculated using the geometric mean, according to the procedure detailed in Part 11.
Section A.
4. Total Residual Chlorine limit and monitoring is required only if chlorine is utilized in the treatment process.
The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L 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 ug/L.
5. Mercury must be monitored once during the permit cycle. See Special Condition A. (2).
Conditions:
• There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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NPDES Permit NCO032115
A. (2.) EFFLUENT MERCURY ANALYSIS [G.S. 143-215. 1 (b)]
The permittee shall provide in the next permit renewal application, at least one effluent mercury analysis using
EPA Method 1631 E. This mercury sample must be taken within 12 months prior to the application date. Any
additional effluent mercury samples taken from the effective date of the permit until the application date shall
also be submitted with the renewal application. The mercury analysis must be provided with the application, or
the application may be returned as incomplete and the permittee considered non -compliant.
A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program
reports. 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. Reuorting Requirements 1Suuersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
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 DEQ / 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.
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NPDES Permit NC0032115
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).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of each
electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial
recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity (EPA
or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving
electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type
of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate
electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting
Rule is found at: httn://www2.eDa.gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-s, sy tem_
odes-electronic-reportin -rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
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. Approved 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://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
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NPDES Permit NC0032115
4. 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 II,
Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part IL 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:
=://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/Water-resources/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. I am aware that there are significant penalties
for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations. "
5. Records Retention (Supplements Section D. (6.)1
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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NPDES Permit NCO032115
Mill Pond Road, Banner Elk 28604
Receiving Stream: Elk River (Mill Pond) Stream Class: C;Tr
Stream Segment: 8-22-(3) Sub -Basin #: 04-02-01
River Basin: Watauga HLJC: 060101030201
County: Avery
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DEQ / DWR / NPDES
EXPEDITED FACT SHEET - NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES Permit NCO032115
Derek Denard, Compliance & Expedited Permitter Unit / 919-807-6307 120ct2017
Facility Information
AVplicant/Facilrty Name Town of Banner Elk
Banner Elk WWTP
Applicant Address . ' P.O. Box 2049, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Facl>tty Address; Mill Pond Road, Banner Elk 28604
Permitted Fpw (MGD) 0.600
Type of Waste Municipal, < 1 MGD
Facility --Class WW-3 County: Avery
Perinit,:St'atus Renewal Regional Office ARO
Stream Characteristics
Rec Oing Stream Elk River (Mill Pond) Stream'Classification- C;Tr
:Stream Segment 8-2243) Drainage basin Watauga
Summer 7Q1,0 (efs)
4.2
Su�basin
[HUC] ..:
04-02-01
060101030201
Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
6.4
Use Support
Supporting (Cat 2)
3002 (cfs) ,
9
: 303(d) Listed -
Average Flow (cfs)
26.2
State Grid
C11NW
JWC (%)
18.13
USGS TopoJQuad
C11NW
FACILITY SUMMARY: This facility is an existing 0.600 MGD municipal wastewater treatment system
with the following components:
• influent bar screen
• comminutor
• grit chamber
• flow equalization
• two (2) aeration basins
• clarifier with return sludge
• aerobic digester
• UV disinfection
• flow measuring
• totalizing equipment
• stand-by power
• 0.8 meter Belt filter press.
RENEWAL SAY: This permit reflects discharge at Outfall 001. DWR updated the following:
1. The facility map has been updated.
2. Regulatory citations have been added.
3. Parameter codes have been added to Section A. (1.).
4. Electronic reporting of discharge monitoring reports (eDMR) has been added in Section A. (3.).
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5. Total Mercury must be monitored once during the permit cycle. Mercury monitoring is included to
provide a database for future mercury management and TMDL evaluation. See Special Condition
A. (2).
DATA SUMMARY:
DMR Daily Parameter Values for Aug2012-Ju12017
Data
Parameter T
Location
Max
Min
Average Count
Ej00010 - Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade
Effluent
27'
1
13.8'
1234
e 00400 - pH
Effluent
7.74
1.29
800
J31616 - Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Effluent
6000
1
779
.950050 - Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
Effluent
0.946 0.024
0.212
1826
950060 - Chlorine, Total Residual
Effluent
�C0310 - BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration
Effluent
Influent
36
690
2
5
5.3
183.1
778
778
B C0530 - Solids, Total Suspended - Concentration
Effluent
Influent
91 '
2192,
S
11
9.4
162.0
778
766
5 C0600 -Nitrogen, Total - Concentration
Effluent
35.2
5.01
14.7
9
•C0665 - Phosphorus, Total (as P) - Concentration
Effluent
4.01
0.77
2.4
9
Limits
alonthly Avg Weekly Avg Daily Max UoM
deg c
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0
su
200 400
#/100ml
0.600
mgd
28.0 ug/l
30.0 45.0
mg/l
mgll
30.0 45.0
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
Data
Parameter -T Location - Month -
Max Min 'A%erage Court
sCO610 - Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration
Effluent
1
4.39 0.2 0.39 65
2
11.5 0.2 1.03 59
3
11.7 0.2 1.55 66
4
18 0.2 1.33 64
5
10.8 0.2 1.52 66
6
13.4 0.2 0.92 66
7
7.16 0.2 0.84 66
8
8.72 0.11 0.68 65
9
15.1 0.19 0.96 64
10
10.4 0.2 0.54 68
11
3.52 0.2 0.45 64
121
6.15 0.2 0.39 65
C0610 - Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration Total
1 18 0.11 0.88 778
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Limits
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg Daily
Max UoM
12.7
35.0
moll
12.7
35.0
mgll
12.7
35.0
mg/l
4.5
13.5
mg/l
4.5
13.5
mg/l
4.5
13.5
mg/l
4.5
13.5
mgll
4.5,
13.5
mg/l
4.5
13.5
moll
4.5
13.5
mg/l
12.7
35.0
moll
12.7
35.0
mg/l
mg/l

- COMPLLANCE HISTORY: Aug2012-Ju12017
PERMIT NCO032115
FACILITY Town of Banner Elk - Banner Elk W WTP
COUNTY Avery
REGION AsWV[le
MONITOR MONITOR OUTFALL LOCATION LOCATION PARAMETER
VIOLATION FREQUENCY UNIT OF
LIMIT CALCULATED % OVER VIOLATION VIOLATION VIOLATION LAST
REPORT REPORT
TYPE
DATE
MEASURE
VALUE
TYPE ACTION COMMENT UPDATED BY
MONTH YEAR
a
2 201001
Outfwl
Etluent
Temperature,
0211312D16 5 Xweek
deg c
Frequency No Action, Snow on janet.cantwe0
Water Deg.
Violation BPJ 2/9116-
Centtgrade
unable to
gat to
plent.JAC.1
.
2 2D131001
Outfall
EOluent
Temperature,
02/0212013 5 Xweek
deg c
Frequency No Action, JAC.7JAC.7/23/13 janeLcarrtwetl
Water Deg.
Violation BPJ
Centigrade
3 2D13%01
Outfall
Efluent
Flow, In
03130/2D13 Continuous
mgd
Frequency Proceed to janeLcantweli
corxkdt or thttu
Violation NOV
treatment plant
3 2013%01
Outtall
Eltiuent
Flow, In
03/31/2013 Continuous
mgd
Frequency Proceed to janet.cantwell
conduit or thou
Violation NOV
treatment plant
3 2013'601
Outfau
Eftent
Flaw, in
03/MM13 Continuous
mgd
Frequency Proceed to janaLcantweil
conduit or tlru
Violation NOV
treatment plant
4 2013%01
0utbtl
Eilluent
Temperature,
04/06=13 5 Xweek
deg c
Frequency No Actim JAC.7123113 janeLcantwell
Water Deg.
Violation BPJ
Centigrade
4 2014/101
Outfail
Etltuent
Nitrogen,
04/0912014 3 Xweek
mg/1
13.5000 18.00W
33 Daily Proceed to janet.cantwelt
Ammonta Toted
Maximum NOV
(as N)-
Exceeded
Concentration
5 20161101
WWI
Eftent
pH
05/2512016 3 Xweek
su
6.0000 1.2900
79Daily No Action, JAC. janet.cantwell
Minimum BPJ
Not
Reached
5 2015'b01
Outtall
Eftent
Nitrogen,
05/31/2015 3 Xweek
mgA
4.5000 5,4200
21 Monthly Proceed to W it become janeLcantwell
Ammonia Total
A%erage Entorceme NOV-NOI.
(as N) -
Exceeded nt Case JAC.1011511
Concentration
5.
6 2D15%01
0uttall
Eftent
pH
06/27/2015 3 Xweek
su
Frequency Proceed to janeLcantwell
Violation NOD
7 20151001
Outlall
Eftent
Temperature,
07/18/2015 5 Xweek
dog c
Frequency No Action, janeLcarrtwe0
Water Deg.
Violation BPJ
Centigrade
9 20151001
Outtall
EtRuent
Temperature,
09/2612015 5 Xweek
deg c
Frequency Proceed to janet.cantweli
Water Deg.
Violation NOV
Centigrade
9 20131001
Outfall
Eltiuent
Nitrogen,
09/1412013 3 Xweek
mgll
Frequency Proceed to janet.cantweli
Ammonia Total
Violation NOV
(as N)-
Concentration
9 2015'601
0utfa0
EAtuent
Nitrogen,
0912412DI5 3 Xweek
mgn
13.5000 15.1000
12 Daily Proceed to janet.canlwell
Ammonia Tatet
Maximum NOV
(as N)-
Exceeded
12 201001
Outfatl
Effluent
Concentration
pH
12/06/2D14 3 Xweek
su
Frequency No Action, JAC.2/9115. janet.cantwell
Violation BPJ
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Acct. Name: NORTH CAROLINA-AVERY COUNTY
DEQ - DIVISION OF WA Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County
and State, duly commissioned, qualified and authorized by the
Acct. # 265236 law to administer oaths, personally appeared:
COST OF PUBLICATION
.R�hc
Total $33.75
Public Notice Who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that he (she) is
North Carolina Environmental
Management
Commission/NPDES Unit REPRESENTATIVE
1617 Mail Service Center '
Raleigh, INC 27699-1617 of a newspaper known as THE AVERY JOURNAL, published,
Notice of Intent to Issue a
NPDES Wastewater Permit issued and entered as second class mail in Town of Newland,
The North Carolina Environ- in said County and State; that he (she) is authorized to make
mental Management Commis- this affidavit and sworn statement; that the notice of other legal
sion proposes to issue a
NPDES wastewater discharge advertisement, a true copy of which is attached hereto, was
permit to the person(s) listed published in THE AVERY JOURNAL the following dates
below. Written comments re-
garding the proposed permit will
be accepted until 30 days after NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
the publish date of this notice. 09/27/2017
The Director of the NC Division
of Water Resources (DWR)
may hold a public hearing WR
should there be a significant de- QINCOE(�D N
gree of public interest. Please iv�
mail comments and/or informa-
tion requests to DWR at the QCT 0 2�0�1
above address. Interested per-
sons may visit the DWR at 512
N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, �or,et Q $
INCdIORC to review information on file etR11tt�n9
Additional information on P
NPDES permits and this notice
may be found on our website:
http://deq.ne.gov/about/divi-
sions/water-resources/water-re- and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper,
sou ices-permits/wastewateF
branclunpdes-wastewatedpubdocument or legal advertisement was published was, at the time
lie-notices,or by calling (9191 of each and every such publication, a newspaper meeting all of
807-6397. the requirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of the
Town of Banner Elk applied to
renew NPDES permit for their General Statutes of North Carolina and was a qualified
WWTP [NCo0321151, Min Pond newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-597 of the Genera[
Road, Avery County, discharg "1 Statutes of North Carolina.
ing treated domestic wastewa-
ter to Elk River, Watauga River
Basin. This 25th day of Sep mber, 2017
RCS Properties, Inc. applied to
renew NPDES permit for %1rftrrr
Tynecastle WWTP �.``�G�NIA �y it
(NC0062961], NC Highway 105, �. P ,
Banner Elk, Avery County, dis- J� � �'9 '•
charging treated domestic bW nd rib before me, this
wastewater to Watauga Rive ; �s25th a q�n-r, 2017Watauga River Basin. - D TTown of Elk Park applied to re- =-1 '� "� new NPDES permit for their WWiP [NC0079561], 576 Elk �(
River Road, Avery County, dis- =, 9 G'��` Y ��c
charging treated domestic C �. . Notary P bl[cLl
wastewater to Little Elk Creek, ',,�UNN ���r`�
Watauga River Basin. My CdthVHi�slon Expires: Z�j/ ? �Z

Denard, Derek
From: Denard, Derek
Sent: Monday, September 25, 201712:53 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NC0032115 - Banner Elk WWTP, WW-3
Attachments: NC0032115 DRAFT 2017.pdf
Please find the attached copy of the draft permit NC0032115 for Banner Elk WWTP. Please provide your comments, if
any, to me via email [[e-mail]] or write to my attention care of DEQ/ DWR / NPDES Program no later
than October 20, 2017. If you have questions concerning this draft, please e-mail me or call my direct line (919) 807-
6307.
Sincerely,
Derek C Denard
Environmental Specialist
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
N.C. Division of Water Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6307 office
derek. dena rd (a)ncden r. gov
N. C. Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section - NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Denard. Derek
From: Water Quality Labs <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 201710:57 AM
To: Denard, Derek
Subject: Re: Draft NPDES Permit NCO032115 - Banner Elk WWTP, WW-3
Mr. Denard,
We do not have any comment regarding the Town of Banner Elk NPDES NC0032115.
Thank you for your time; we will be in touch about Tynecastle's permit hopefully next week after we
gather some data.
Sincerely,
Jenna Isenhour
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
PO BOX 1167/1522 Tynecastle Hwy.
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Phone-[phone]
Fax- [phone]
On Monday, September 25, 2017, 12:53:16 PM EDT, Denard, Derek <[e-mail]> wrote:
Please find the attached copy of the draft permit NCO032115 for Banner Elk WWTP. Please provide your comments, if
any, to me via email [derek:[e-mail]]-or-write to my attention care of DEQ-/-DWR / NPDES-Program -no-later
than October 20, 2017. If you have questions concerning this draft, please e-mail me or call my direct line (919) 807-
6307.
Sincerely,
Derek C Denard
Environmental Specialist
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
N.C. Division of Water Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
4

Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
May 3, 2017
Wren Thedford
NCDENR/DWR/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Town of Banner Elk
Mr. Thedford:
Please find enclosed an application for the permit renewal for The Town of Banner Elk.
All items on the checklist are included with the permit renewal. There have been no
significant changes to the facility since the last permit application.
If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,.
Jadd Brewer
ORC

Rick Owen, Town Manager
Stacy C. Eggers, IV, Attorney
Town of Banner Elk
Council Members
PO Box 2049
Brenda Lyerly, Mayor
Banner Elk, North Carona 28604
David Lecka, Mayor Pro Tern
Telephme(828)898-5398
Charlie B. VonCanon
Fax (828) 89&4568
Robert Tufts
www.townofbannerelk.org
Allen Bolick
Mike Dunn
I, the undersigned, do hereby give my permission and grant my authority as the Town Manager
of The Town of Banner Elk to Jadd Brewer, Co-Owner,'Operator of Water Quality Lab and
Operations, Inc. to complete, sign and submit the Wastewater Permit Renewal Application for
The Town of Banner Elk for 2017.
This is the _ e day of , 2017.
Printed Name and Title: Rick Owen, Town Manager
Signature:
Rick Owen
Town Manager

FACLLJTY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: I PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: I RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115 ( Renewal
FORM
2A '� NPDES FORM 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW
NPDES i
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Watauga
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow 2 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions BA through B.6.
C. Certification, All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to Imgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges
and RCRAICERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25.000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA fortes 755" 6 7550-22. Page 1 of 22

FACIUTY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115 Renewal Watauga
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application information Packet.
A.I. Facility information.
Facility Name Banner Elk WWTP
Mailing Address P.O. Box 2049
Banner Elk. NC 28604
Contact Person Rick Owen
Title Town Manager
Telephone Number [phone]
Facility Address Mill Pond Road. Y, Mile West of HIclhwav 184 near Banner Elk
(not P.O. Box)
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name Jadd Brewer
Mailing Address P.Q. Box 1167
Banner Elk. NC 28604
Contact Person Same
Title ORC
Telephone Number [phone]
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
❑ owner ® operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
® facility ® applicant
A-3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
NPDES NCO032115 PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, If known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Town of Banner Elk 1407 Separate Town of Banner Elk
Total population served 1407
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 755M & 7550-22. Page 2 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115 Renewal Watauga
A.S. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either In Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.S. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12t' month of "this year' copurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 0.600 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.14S 0.237 0.211
C. Maximum daily flow rate 0.349 0.535 0.421
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
® Separate sanitary sewer 12.5 %
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
I. Discharges of treated effluent Yes
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent No
iii. Combined sewer overflow points No
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks) No
V. Other NIA
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, provide the following for each surface Impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface inipoundment(s)
Is discharge ® continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
d.
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
Is land application ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
❑ Yes
mgd
mgd
® No
❑ Yes ® No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115 Renewal Watauga
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe).
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( 1
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works Into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
In A.8. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well Injection): ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (Including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 22

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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115 Renewal Watauga
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent Is discharged: Do not include information on combined sewer overflows In this section. If you answered "No" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B. "Additional Application information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfail.
a.
Outfall number 001
b.
Location Elk River
28604
(City or town, if applicable)
(Zip Code)
Aver/
NC
(County)
(State)
36 =09°27"N
81-53' 1Q'W
(Latitude)
(Longitude)
C.
Distance from shore (if applicable)
ft.
d.
Depth below surface (if applicable)
ft.
e.
Average daily flow rate 0.211
m9d
f.
Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes
® No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes, provide the following Information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g.
Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes
® No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water Elk River
b. Name of watershed (if known)
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): Watauga
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (d applicable)
acute cfs chronic cis
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (If applicable): mg/l of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 8 7550-22.
Page 5 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115
Renewal
Watauga
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
® Primary ® Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBODS removal 90 %
Design SS removal 80 %
Design P removal 85%
Design N removal 85 %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection Is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe:
UV
If disinfection Is by chlorination Is dechlorination used for this outfall? ❑ Yes ® No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes ® No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the Indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each autfatl through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include Information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All Information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA1QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based an at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number. 001
PARAMETER
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
pH (Minimum)
6.6
s.u.
PH (Maximum)
7.6
s.u.
Flow Rate
0.946
MGD
0.204
MGD
Continuous
Temperature (Winter)
17
1 Deg. Celcius
14
Deg. Celcius
Dail
Temperature (Summer)
26 1
Deg. Celcius
23 j
Deg. Celcius
Daily
• For pH please report a minimum
and a maximum
daily value
- MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
ANALYTICAL
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Number of
METHOD
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL
COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
BOD5
22.7
m /L
9.5
m /L
3/week
SM-5210B
2.0 m /L
DEMAND (Report one)
CBOD5
FECAL COLIFORM
6000
cuf/100ml-
84
C01100ML
3/week
SM-9222D
1cfu/100mL
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
91
m /L
25
m /L
3/week
SM-2540D
2.5 m L
`END OF PART A. ;n
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 6 of 22

FACIUTY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk V1 WTP, NPDES NC 0032115
Renewal
Watauga
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART S. ;: ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
Y EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per
All applicants with a design flow rate 2 0.1 mgd must answer questions 0.1 through B.G. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow Into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
60,000 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize Inflow and Infiltration.
An inflow and infiltration study has been started
B.Z. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following Information. (You may submit more than one map If one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, Including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other strictures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, If applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant Is Injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within % mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed In public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where It is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, Including disinfection (e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at Influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
BA. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name: Water Quality Lab and Operations via Jadd Brewer ORC
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1167
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Telephone Number. [phone]
Responsibilities of Contractor. Operations
B.S. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different Implementation schedules or Is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfail that is covered by this Implementation schedule.
b. indicate whether the planned Improvements or Implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes ❑ No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550.6 & 7550-22. Page 7 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115
Renewal
Watauga
C. If the answer to B.5.b is 'Yes,* briefly describe, Including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the Implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned Independently of local, State. or Federal agencies. Indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
- Begin Construction
- End Construction
- Begin Discharge I I l 1
- Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permitslclearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly.
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not Include Information
on combine sewer overflows In this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QAIQC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfali Number: 001
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
ANALYTICAL
MLfMDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Number of
METHOD
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
15.1
mg/L
1.32
mg/L
3/wk
SM-4500NH3F
0.1 mg/L
CHLORINE (TOTAL
UV
UV
Uv
UV
UV
RESIDUAL, TRC)
Disinfection
Disinfection
Disinfection
Disinfection
Disinfection
UV Disinfection
UV Disinfection
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
N/A
NIA
NIA
TOTAL K,lELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
19.6
mg/L
12.64
mg/L
2/year
SM-4500N
0.5
NITRNITROGEN EPLUS NITRITE
15.6
mg/L
9.45
mg/L
2/year
SM-4500
0.08
OIL and GREASE
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
4.01
mg/L
3.5
mg/L
2/year
EPA 200.7
0.02mg/L
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS NIA
(roS)
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
OTHER NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
N/A
NIA
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS ,:
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Banner Elk WWTP, NPDES NC 0032115
Renewal
Watauga
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION -
PART C. -'CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to Instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application Is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
® Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
❑ Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑ Part E (Toxicity Testing: B€omonitoring Data)
❑ Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes)
❑ Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
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 €nformation submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false €nformation, Including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
Name and official title .ladd Brewer. ORC
Signature
Telephone number 18281260-2027
Date signed "" '
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
EPA Form 3510.2A (Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 9 of 22

• Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
BANNER ELK NN'Nti'TP SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
Sludge is managed via a commercial hauler, Triple T located on 1372 NC Hwy 194
N, Boone, NC 28607.

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