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.North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 13, 2010
Mr, Al Gurowski
Executive Manager
Pine Mountain Property Owners Association
2885 Pine Mountain Drive
Connelly Springs, North Carolina 28612
Dear Mr. Gutowski:
Natural Resources
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO036935
Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP
Burke County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
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 permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Scardina of my staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
( Coleen H. Sullins
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1877-623-6748 No�frth Carolina
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Permit NCO036935
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Pine Mountain Property Owners Association
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP
off Wards Gap Road (NCSR 1901)
Connelly Springs
Burke County
to receiving waters designated as Jacob Fork in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent
limits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2015.
Signed this day August 13, 2010.
H. Sullins, Director
lvision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO036935
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this 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, requirement;, terms, and provisions i;icluded herein. 0
The Pine Mountain Property Owners Association is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.020 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Influent Pump Station
♦ Manual Bar Screen
♦ Equalization tank w/Geyser Air Lift Pump
♦ Flow Control Box
♦ Aeration Basin
♦ Dual hoppered clarifiers
♦ Aerobic Digester
♦ Tablet Chlorinator
♦ Chlorine contact tank
♦ Concrete Junction Box
♦ Polishing pond
This facility is located at the Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP, off Wards Gap Road (NCSR 1901), in
Connelly Springs in Burke County.
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Quality, construct and
operate a wastewater treatment system not to exceed 0.0696 MGD, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Jacob Fork,
classified WS-III ORW waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP
Location
County Burke Stream pass: WS-III, ORW
Receiving Stream: Jacob Fork Sub -Basin: 030835
Latitude: 360 35' 17" Grid uad: E12SE (Casar)
(not to scale)
Wneitude: 83034'58"
NORTH
NPDES Permit No. NC0036935

Permit NCO036935
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -FINAL
During the period beginning on September 1, 2010, and lasting until expansion above 0.020 MGD or
until expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Average
Maximum
Fre uenc -
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Lo ' n
Flow
F
50050
0.020 MGD
Continuous
Recorder
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
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00310
30.0 m
45.0 m
WeeklyC
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
tct
00530
30.0 m
45.0 m
Weeklyosie
Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia (as N)
00610
2 / month
osie
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
31616 eom.mean
200/100 nil
400/100 nil
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorinel
50060
28
2 / week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, Deg. Centigrade
00010
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (as P)
r,to
00665
Quarterly
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (as N)
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00600
Quarterly
osrte
Effluent
pH
Not less than 6.0 s.u. nor
00400
more than 9.0 s.u.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/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
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THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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Permit NCO036935
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -'FINAL
During -the period beginning upon expansion to 0.0696 MGD and lasting until expiration, the permittee is
authorized to discharge treated wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Average
Maximum
Frequency
a
Location
Flow
50050
0.0696 MGD
Continuous
Recorder
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
00310
30.0 m
45.0 m
Weekly
Composite
. Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
00530
30.0 m
45.0 m
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia (as N)
00610
2 / month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
31616 eom.mean
200/100 nil
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residuals
50060
28
2 / week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, Deg. Centigrade
00010
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (as P)
00665
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (as N)
00600
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
PH
Not less than 6.0 s.u. nor
00400
more than 9.0 s.u.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 /Lg/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
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THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
Division of Environmental Health
Beverly Eaves Perdue Terry L. Pierce
Governor Director
July 6, 2010
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To: Maureen Scardina
919-807-6388
NPDES Unit
From: James Adams
NC DENR / DEH / Regional Engineer
Asheville Regional Office
Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO036935
Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP
Burke County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by July 16, 2010.
If you have any questions on the draft permit, please feel free to contact me at the telephone number shown above.
RESPONSE: (Check one)
%� Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the stated
effluent limits ,are met prior to discharge, and the discharge does not contravene the designated water quality
standards.
Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met:
❑ Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached:
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Scardina, Maureen
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 5:11 PM
To: Scardina, Maureen
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: DRAFT Permit: NC0036935 Pine Mtn. Lakes POA WWTP (Burke Co)
Attachments: Maureen Scardina.vcf; 36935-DRAFT Permit.pdf; 36935deh_2010.doc; 36935 a cover page
2010.doc; NC0036935 7-12-10.pdf
Hi Maureen,
I met with the contract operator, Juanita James and the maintenance man, Jimmy Fredell, and did a compliance
evaluation inspection at this facility today (7-12-10).
Everything looks good. Attached is that inspection report. c�CL
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> WWTP location: off of Wards Gap Road (NCSR 1901), in Connelly Springs, NC ,1
Supplement to permit cover page: see attachment
Continue to operate:
0.020 MGD (0.0696 MGD after ATC) extended aeration WWTP (Tipton Environmental International,
Inc.) with: influent pump station; manual bar screen; 7750 gallon flow equalization basin with Geyser
air-lift pump; flow control box; 21,392 gallon aeration basin; dual hoppered clarifiers with a total
volume of 4394 gallons; 1789 gallon aerobic digestor; tablet chlorinator; 650 gallon chlorine contact
chamber; concrete junction box; 500,000 gallon polishing / chlorine dissipation pond with outlet
structure; 114 feet of 12-inch gravity line to outfall.
(Note: There is no dechlorination due to 25-day detention time in pond.)
I feel that everything else in the attached documents is accurate.
ARO recommends renewal of these permits.
Is this email sufficient?
Hope you had a great vacation!
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]

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DINA SPRINKLE
NCDENR/DWO/POINT SOURCE BRANCH
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699
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Pine Mountain Property Owners Association
2885 Pine Mountain Dr
Connelly Springs, NC. 28612
828-437-4894
ninemountainpronna,bellsouth.net
North Carolina Dept. of Environmental & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC. 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle/ DWQ
Please renew our permit for NPDES Permit # NC0036935.
There have been no recent changes in our system.
Pine Mountain Property Owners Association
Executive Manager
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Al Gurowski

James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
3801 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N. C. 28791
OFFICE: (828) 697-OWO FAX: (828) 697-W65
January 12, 2010
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quaiity/NPDES Unit
.1617 Mail Service Center
Raleighq N. C. 27699-1617
Regarding All Waste Water Facilities Operated by James & James
To Whom It May Concern:
Sludge from this fa+cility(Pine Mountain Lakes S/D NC0036935) is pumped by Mike's Septic Tank
Service and is permitted to be dumped at Brevard Waste Treatment System and MSD.
Sincerely
(Y&4� j - 0
Juanitai
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James ames Environmental Mgt., Inc.
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Coo 9 & g 3 5
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
,field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name _%1AJ4C 17100W% A I A i��0 f �� % r ©GJ���Q�' /) 5.!;1/,
Facility Name �iNr` mDe�,y'i-� P. D , A .
Mailing Address W A Z I S �D
City
State / Zip Code A) C ' 0 9 / Z .
Telephone Number (gzg' ) 23 7 - z18 of Y
Fax - Number 413 -2-- 7 g 0/
e-mail Address 1%A1I A,fPt/P2d
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
3. Operator Information:
]Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORQ
Name _T14A; .S 4 74 04 C S
Mailing Address P 0 SOX"' -/ 9
city 1-no 0A)7~y41A) .i M (f
State / Zip Code Aj _ C r a 8 7'55�
Telephone Number V 4&2> F 7— Q O li' 3
Fax Number tar) & 9 4 - 973F
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Faeilitq Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
Number of Homes q
School
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Population served: Z-/? S
5. Type of collection system
'g, Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points r
Outfall Identification number(s) 0 D
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes gNo
j 1 ' I - exact location o each out all .
7. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map shounng the f f
S. Frequ9ncy, of.Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If in ermitterit:=''
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: A51' //47dg S
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 6. 0 P- MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0, b 0 3MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0 , 00 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes 'V�- No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum
and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
Parameter
Daily -
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
Q . 0
Fecal Coliform
C , C7
Total Suspended Solids
4 .
/�,
Temperature (Summer)
aG
Temperature (Winter)
pH
7 ,A
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13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES w C0034,g3 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Units - of
Measurement
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Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained i in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes anyI false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Artic'je 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a tine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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