NC0088439_Permit Issuance_20071011

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NCDENR
C. Neil Shepherd, PE
Blue Ridge Engineering PLLC
529 Main Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Dear Mr. Shepherd:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
October 11, 2007
Subject Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0088439
Cranberry Creek W WTP
Avery County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject 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 the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August 15, 2007.
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 Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Sergei Cbemikov at telephone number
[phone],extension 594.
i�
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: NPDES File
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
Dennis J. Fullenkamp
2911 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Mayor Darlene Hicks
169 Winters St, P.O. Box 248, Elk Park, NC 28622
N. C. Division of Water Quality I NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center.1800 623-7748

Permit NCO088439
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 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,
Dennis J. Fullenkamp
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Cranberry Creek Development WWTP
Blevins Creek Rd. (SR 1361 )
Elk Park
Avery County
to receiving waters designated as Blevins Creek 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 November 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2012.
Signed this day October 11, 2007.
'YI-oleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO088439
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.
Dennis J. Fullenkamp is hereby authorized to:
1. After receiving an Authorization to Construct permit from the Division, construct
wastewater treatment facilities not to exceed 0.072 MGD design flow.
2. After submitting an Engineer's Certification, operate 0.072 MGD package plant
located on Blevins Creek Rd. (SR 1361) at Cranberry Creek WWTP in Avery
County and discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into Blevins Creek, a class C-Tr water in the Watauga River Basin.

Latitude:-36009'04" Cranberry Creek Development
Longitude: 810 57' 36" Nt Waste Water Treatment Plant
USGS Quad #: CI1NW Avery County
River Basin #: 04-02-01 NCO088439
Receiving Stream: Blevins Creek
Stream Class: C-Tr

Permit NC0088439
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon completion of the construction of WWTP and lasting
until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETERS �a,`-, k'
LIMITS
;MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
#
L=_.,�
Daily,
Measurement
.-Sample Type
Sample
Maximum
Frequency,
Location
Flow
0.072 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
2001100 mL
4001100 mL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)'
28 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
7.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
(April 1- October 31
NH3 as N
21.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
November 1-March 31
Total Nitrogen
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Limit and monitoring applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts

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Nannc oN OF INTENT TO REISSUE A NPDES WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and application of NO General. Statute 143.21, Public
taw 92-500 and other lawful, standards and regulations, the —North Caroline Environmental
Management Commission proposed to Issue a Natt01181 Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) General Permit to the persons) listed' below. effective 45,days from the
puttEEett late of this notice.
written. ME regarding the proposed'permit will be aooepted unti130 days attar the
publish date of potloe. All.comments received prior to that date are considered In fhe final
determinations mo dinglhe perruft The Director ot.ther'NC,Dhdsiori of Water Qually may
decide to hold a public hearing for tho proposed permit should the Dh► dm moiM. *iggn -
kant dogma of public Interest.
Copies of the draft permit and other supporting intotmation an file used to determine condl•
tions present In the draft permit'are available ym
upon request and paent of the costs of
or IQuroduction. Mail 00mments and/or requests to
NO Division of Water
Quality at ft above address, or caa Ma. Frances Candelarla (919):73 , extension 529,
at the Point. Souree Branch. Please include the NPDES permit number (attached) In any
ooryrrtianication: Interested persons may also visit the DMAm of Water Quality at 512' N.
Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NO 27604.1148 between the houis of 8 00 am.,and 5 00 pm. to
review Inforrnatlp{I
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Road,' Robbinsviile, NC29771'has.8ppnsdfonemewalof
Graham County. Tihls permitted fadlityVischarges tteat-
er;4 the Little Tennessee River in the:Little Tennessee' River Basin.
Currently no parameters ale water quality, limited. This .discharge: tnay.afiect future alloca-
tkrrs in tfhis portion of the.LEttfeTennessee River.
Fords II] 11 (PO Box 68, Fontana Dam, NO 28733] toes applied fat renewal at NO
r its W WTP !n Graham County. This permitted facility discharges treat -
add d er to the Little Tennessee Rimin the Little Tennessee Rive' Basin.
Currently total residual chlorine is water quality limited This discharge may affect future all*-
cations in this portion cif, the -Little Tennessee Rhrer.
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Davis, Davis 8 on,, CR,(5 Raching Cove Road, Sytva, NC'28MI has applied for
renfadewal of pe - its Momingstar WWTP in Jackson County.This permitted
Davis. wastewater to. Blanton Brandr.hi the Little Tennessee
River Basin. Cturrently, totatfecal conform' and fowl residual chlorine are water quality limit-
ed. This dieCharge:may ettect. f tttusre allocations M this poRiotu of.the etarttoru Branch.
Legesus of North Carolina, 22 yut Square, Suite 700, Asheville, -NC 28801 ] has
applied for renewal at pe r its Singing Waters Camping Resort WWTP In
This parr a traeded dorrtesttc wastewater to .7toud
Creek In the Little Tennessee River Basin. CuraMiy total resdual chlorine fswater quality
limited. This d•scharge may affect future anocatbrs in this portion of T"A Creek
,.... � .;...',:gyp-,.•'.:i.:<:: '}
Tmiiurn Lin age, Tdlsum Center, Oastder> N' Gi 28717� has appled for renew-
al of perm o discharge treated domestic wastewater. This teeility discharges
to an un � Hurricane Creek fin the Little -Tennessee River Basin. Currently
SOD, total suspended solids, ammonia nitrogen, fecal coliform, dissolved oxygen and total
residual chlorine is water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations In this
portlon of Hurricane Creek. ..
{pQ,Bax 100,: Highiands, NO 287411 has applied for renewal of Par-
r Its proposed WWTP IwCounty.•This permitted facility, -.It constructed,
rested domestic wastewater to Grassy Camp Creek In the Little Tennessee
River Basin. Currently 80D,, ammonla•nitrogen, fecal colftarm, total suspended some and
dissolved oxygen and total residual chlorine are water quality IEmited. This proposed dis-
charge may affect future ailocatlona In this portion of-Qtassy Cemp Creek .,1 : ; . f
The National Park piqa Imo„ eadquadere Road, Galiktbunp, TN 377381 has applied
for renewal et pennS11 tits Smoloemont Cempgrcund WWTp in Swetin County
This permitted fadcd�1 urges treated domeatio-wastswa�ttolhe Nentahata River in the
Little Tennessee River Basin. Curie 1 1oW residual cd9orf<te is r quality limited. This
discharge may affect future &!locations hi Isis portion of the Ocasaluitoe E"� ;
antahata Outdoor Center; (15073 .LIB• Highway J8_SV�eet; Bryson City,. NO
HIM pued for renewal'ht,itapefmttto disc — 9 treated°' ter to the
Nantahala Mier In the LttttaTennessee RIVO.Wlh.Gurently total residual Worine Is water
gustily limited.This discharge ma .Etoaattahs In t # porgon pf the Nantahala
River. , t "v.,r r µ;
WESE, tnc dba Narttehala Village Resort l}Q4 .way 19 West, Bryson City,
NO 287131 has applied far renewal of perms !ts Nantahata Viliage WWTP'in
Swain Cou * This facility discharges tre ewater to an unnamed. tributary
to the Nantahala River In the -little Tennessee River Basin. Currently fecal coltlomi, ammo
rta nitrogen and total residual,
esidual chlorine are water qu .1fty tknhed. This discharge may, affe_ d
future allocation In this portkM of the Nantehata River.
Carotins Water Service, Inc. of NC, permlf numbs applied for renewal 01
its permit discharging to Flattop Creek in the Wa, a r
Dennis J. Fulls do no
the Cranberry ¢rook WWTP n NO ] has Court y.TThis per•
ed for- a
now NPDES pe . .
miffed facility discffaig wastawater to the Btevins Creek in the Watauga Rivei
Basin. Curently, BOD, total suspended solkle, ammonia nitrogen and total residuat-chlorine
are water quality limited This discharge may affect future allocation In this portion of the
Watauga River Basta. ;
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY
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NORTH CAROLINA
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authorized by law to administer oaths, personally
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and entered as First class mail in the City of
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And that the said newspaper in which said notice,
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publication, a newspaper meeting all of the
requirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of
the General Statues of North Carolina and was a
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Point Source Branch
NPDES Program
July 30, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sergei Chernikov
FROM:
Jacquelyn M. Nowell
SUBJECT: Level B Model Results for proposed Cranberry Creek Development
A Level B model was performed to determine effluent limits for BOD5, NH3 and
dissolved oxygen for the Cranberry Creek Development. The proposed wasteflow is
0.072 MGD. The receiving stream is Blevins Creek, a class C-Trout stream, located in
subbasin 040201 in the Watauga River Basin. The topo map quad is Elk Park NC Tenn
(C11NW). The stream is not listed on the N.C. Impaired Stream List.
The development will discharge into Blevins Creek approximately 0.2 miles
above its confluence with Cranberry Creek. Estimated flow information for the discharge
point is as follows:
Drainage Area = 3.49 mi2
Average Flow = 6 cfs
Summer 7Q10 flow = 0.87 cfs
Winter 7Q10 flow =1.37 cfs
30Q2 flow =1.90 cfs
The preliminary Level B model run at the summer 7Q 10 flow indicated that
secondary limits (BOD5= 30 mg/l, NH3= 20 mg/l, no DO limits) would protect the trout
stream DO standard of 6 mg/l. However, the summer NH3 water quality criteria of 1
mg/l was violated and NH3 toxicity was predicted. Based on this information, the Level
B model was run again with summer and winter NH3 inputs to protect against instream
toxicity. The following limits are recommended for the Cranberry Creek Development:
Summer
Winter
BODS m
30
30
NH3 (mg/1)
7
21
DO m
nr
nr
Attachments

MODEL RESULTS
Discharger
:
CRANBERRY CREEK DEV
Receiving Stream :
BLEVINS CREEL
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The End D.O.
is 8.10
mg/l.
The End CBOD
is 6.70
mg/l.
The End NBOD
----------------------------------------------------------------------
is 4.32
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
------
6.84
----------------
0.00 1
----
----
-- ----------
Reach 1
45.00
31.50
0.00 0.07200

*** MODEL SUMMARY DATA ***
Discharger : CRANBERRY CREEK DEV Subbasin : 040201
Receiving Stream : BLEVINS CREEL Stream Class: C-TR
Summer 7Q10 : 0.87 Winter 7Q10 : 1.37
Design Temperature: 23.0
LENGTHI SLOPEI VELOCITY DEPTH Kd I Kd I Ka I Ka I KN
mile I ft/mij fps I ft design @200 design @200 design
------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------
Segment 1 1 0.20 72.70 0.226 1 0.54 1 0.52 1 0.45 131.62 1 29.63 0.63
Reach 1
Flow
CBOD
NBOD
cfs
mg/l
mg/1
Segment 1
Reach 1
Waste
0.112
45.000
31.500
Headwaters
0.870
2.000
1.000
Tributary
0.000
2.000
1.000
* Runoff
0.000
2.000
1.000
* Runoff flow is in cfs/mile
D.O.
mg/l

SUMMER
Seg #
Reach #
Seg Mi
D.O.
CBOD
NBOD
Flow
1
1
0.00
6.84
6.89
4.47
0.98
1
1
0.02
7.08
6.87
4.45
0.98
1
1
0.04
7.29
6.85
4.44
0.98
1
1
0.06
7.46
6.83
4.42
0.98
1
1
0.08
7.60
6.81
4.41
0.98
1
1
0.10
7.72
6.79
4.39
0.98
1
1
0.12
7.83
6.77
4.38
0.98
1
1
0.14
7.91
6.75
4.36
0.98
1
1
0.16
7.99
6.74
4.35
0.98
1
1
0.18
8.05
6.72
4.33
0.98
1
1
0.20
8.10
6.70
4.32
0.98
Seg #
Reach #
Seg Mi
D.O.
CBOD
NBOD
Flow

WINTER
MODEL RESULTS
Discharger
:
CRANBERRY CREEK DEVELOPMENT
Receiving Stream :
BLEVINS CREEK
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The End D.O.
is 10.22
mg/l.
The End CBOD
is 5.16
mg/l.
The End NBOD
----------------------------------------------------------------------
is 8.02
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
------
8.97
----------------
0.00 1
Reach 1
45.00
95.40
0.00 0.07200

*** MODEL SUMMARY DATA ***
Discharger :
CRANBERRY CREEK
DEVELOPMENTSubbasin
040201
Receiving Stream :
BLEVINS
CREEK
Stream
Class:
C TROUT
Summer 7Q10 :
0.87
Winter
7Q10 :
1.37
Design Temperature:
12.0
LENGTHI
SLOPEI
VELOCITY DEPTH Kd
Kd
Ka I Ka I KN
mile
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I ft/mij
fps
I ft design I
@200 I
design
@200
design
Segment 1
1 0.20
72.70
0.308
1 0.57
1 0.36 1
0.53 133.90
1 40.34
0.27
Reach 1
Flow
CBOD
NBOD
D.O.
cf s
mg/1
mg/1
mg/1
Segment 1
Reach 1
Waste
0.112
45.000
95.400
0.000
Headwaters
1.370
2.000
1.000
9.700
Tributary
0.000
2.000
1.000
9.700
* Runoff
0.000
2.000
1.000
9.700
* Runoff flow is in cfs/mile

WINTER
Seg #
Reach #
Seg Mi
D.O.
1
1
0.00
8.97
l
1
0.02
9.18
1
1
0.04
9.37
1
1
0.06
9.53
1
1
0.08
9.67
1
1
0.10
9.80
1
1
0.12
9.90
1
l
0.14
10.00
1
1
0.16
10.08
1
1
0.18
10.16
1
1
0.20
10.22
Seg # I Reach # I Seg Mi I D.O.
CBOD
NBOD
Flow
5.24
8.11
1.48
5.23
8.10
1.48
5.22
8.09
1.48
5.22
8.08
1.48
5.21
8.08
1.48
5.20
8.07
1.48
5.19
8.06
1.48
5.19
8.05
1.48
5.18
8.04
1.48
5.17
8.03
1.48
5.16
8.02
1.48
CBOD
NBOD
Flow

Proposed Cranberry Creek Development on Blevins Creek
Residual Chlorine
Ammonia as NH3
(summer)
7Q10 (CFS)
0.87
7Q10 (CFS)
0.87
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.072
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.072
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.1116
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.1116
STREAM STD (UG/L)
17.0
STREAM STD (MG/L)
1.0
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (1
0
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL
0.22
IWC (%)
11.37
IWC (%)
11.37
Allowable Concentration (ugi
149.53
Allowable Concentration (m
7.08
Ammonia as NH3
(winter)
7Q10 (CFS)
1.37
Fecal Limit
200/100ml
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.072
Ratio of 7.8 :1
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.1116
STREAM STD (MG/L)
1.8
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL
0.22
IWC (%)
7.53
Allowable Concentration (m
21.20
7/27/2007

Facility: Cranberry Creek Dev.
NPDES#: proposed
Receiving Stream: Blevins Creek
Comment(s):
Low Flow Record Station Number.
Hydrologic Area Number:
Drainage Area Low Flow Record Station:
Qave Low Flow Record Station:
s7Q10 Low Flow Record Station:
w7Q10 Low Flow Record Station:
30Q2 Low Flow Record Station:
HA10
must be < 400 sq. mites
Drainage Area New Site:
3.45 sq. miles
MAR New Site:
1.6
Qave per Report Equation:
6 cfs
s7010 per Report Equation:
0.87 cfs
w7010 per Report Equation:
1.37 cfs
3002 per Report Equation:
1.90 afs
Continue
Drainage Area Ratio: #VALUE!
[ new DA / Da at gage #VALUE!
Weighted Ratio: #VALUE!
Over -ride Inappropriate Site ( y ):I I
Drainage Area New Site:
11 MAR New Site:
Weighted Qave per Report Equation:
Weighted s7Q10 per Report Equation:
Weighted w7010 per Report Equation:
Weighted 30Q2 per Report Equation:
3.45 miles squared
1.6
#VALUEI
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
#VALUE!

BLUE RIDGE ENGINEERING PLLC
529 Main Street Phone: [phone]
North. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Fax: [phone]
June 12, 2007
Mr. Sergei Chernikov, Ph.D.
DWQ — NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Ref. Cranberry Creek Development
Avery County, NC
NPDES Permit NCO088439
Dear Mr. Chernikov,
Attached you will find a copy of the NPDES. Permit Application dated October 31, 2006 along with
a copy of the check which was enclosed with the application in the amount of $715.00. We have
also enclosed a copy of receipt of same from DWQ dated November 7, 2006.
We are pleased that this project is now moving forward. If you need additional information, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
C. Neil Shepherd, PE
copy: Jim Dorman
Dennis Fullenkamp
W. Ronald Haynes, PE
Job File 6045.01

i
Michael F. Easley
_ Governor
'TA William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
IBC ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 6, 2007
C. Neil Shepherd, PE
Blue Ridge Engineering PLLC
529 Main Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Subject: Engineering Alternative Analysis (EAA)
Cranberry Creek Development
Dear Mr. Shepherd: -
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has reviewed your Engineering Alternative Analysis (EAA)
for the Cranberry Creek Development. The Division concurs with the conclusions and
recommendations of the EAA. The EAA you have submitted is sufficient to meet the Alternative
Analysis requirements for a nevi discharge. Please submit the NPDES permit application 'and the
appropriate fee: . • - .
The Division will now proceed to modeling of the discharge. After the model is completed and
effluent limits are calculated, the new draft permit will be publicly noticed in a regional newspaper. The
entire modeling and permitting process may take between 60 and 120 days. If the draft permit causes
significant protests from local citizens, governmental organizations, and/or environmental groups, a
public hearing may be scheduled and issuance of the final permit may be further delayed. In some cases
the Division may modify or deny the request for a new permit based on. the public hearing results.
If you have any questions about the NPDESpermit process, contact me at the address. or telephone
number listed below.
Sincerely,
Berger Chernikov; Ph.D.
Environmental Engineer II
NPDES-West
cc: NPDES File
AshevAe Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
Dennis J. �Oenkamp
2�11 NE Pine Island Road
Cape Coxal, FL 33909
N. C. Division of Water Qualityl, ;?ES Unit Phone: [phone]M, extension 594
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC :',2TM1617 Fax: [phone]
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 1000/6 domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit COO
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I. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Dennis J. Fullenhamp
Facility Name
Cranberry Creek Development
Mailing Address
2911 NE Pine Island Rd
City
Cape Coral
State / Zip Code
FL 33909
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax .Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check. here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road Blevns Creek Rd (SR 1361)
City Elk Park
State / Zip Code - NC, 28622
County Avery
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 ORC)
Name Cranberry Creek Property Owners' Association (A new entity)
Mailing Address TBD
City TBD
State / Zip Code TBD
Telephone Number ( j
Fax Number ( )
1 of 3 Form-D 10

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
®
Number of Units 300
School
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home, park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Wastewater source will be from single-family and multi -family buildings. _ A total of (300) 2-bedroom
units are proposed having a total of 600 bedrooms upon completion.
Population served: 3 per unit = 900 persons
S. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
b. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points I
Outfall Identification numbers) # 1.
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
?. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shouting the exact location of each outfallr
Blevins Creek
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Coatiauons ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration: 24 hrs
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. 4 the space provided is not sufficient attach the description of the h aan system in a
separate sheet of paper.
(1) inlet Bar Screen, (1) Flow Equalization Chamber, (2) Anoxic Chambers, (2) Aeration
Chambers, (2) 8oppered Clarifiers, (1) Chlorine Contact Chamber, (2) Tablet Feed
Chlorinators, (2) Tablet Dechlor Feeders, (1) Digestor Chamber
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.08 MGD
Annual Average daily flow NIA MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow NA MOD (for the previous 3 years)
2 of 3 Form-D 1/06

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic Wastewaters <1.0 MGD
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes 1 ® 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 Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Number of
Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BODs)
30mg/L
Fecal Coliform
200/ 100mL
Total Suspended Solids
30mg/L
:
Temperature (Summer)
220 C
Temperature (Winter)
120 C
pH
7
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
111 Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14.- APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
C. Neil Shepherd, PE Proiect Manager.
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Ap
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly 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 fine 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.)
3 of 3 Form-D 1106

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NCDENR
C. Neil Shepherd, PE
Blue Ridge Engineering PLLC
529 Main Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Dear Mr. Shepherd:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 6, 2007
Subject: Engineering Alternative Analysis (EAA)
Cranberry Creek Development
Avery County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has reviewed your Engineering Alternative Analysis (EAA)
for the Cranberry Creek Development. The Division concurs with the conclusions and
recommendations of the EAA. The FAA you have submitted is sufficient to meet the Alternative
Analysis requirements for a new discharge. Please submit the NPDES permit application and the
appropriate fee.
The Division will now proceed to modeling of the discharge. After the model is completed and
effluent limits are calculated, the new draft permit will be publicly noticed in a regional newspaper. The
entire modeling and permitting process may take between 60 and 120 days. If the draft permit causes
significant protests from local citizens, governmental organizations, and/or environmental groups, a
public hearing may be scheduled and issuance of the final permit may be further delayed. In some cases
the Division may modify or deny the request for a new permit based on the public hearing results.
If you have any questions about the NPDES permit process, contact me at the address or telephone
number listed below.
Sincerely,
r11Ser,gei
Chernikov, Ph.D.
ironmental Engineer II
NPDES-West
cc: NPDES File
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
Dennis J. Fullenkamp
2911 NE Pine Island Road
Cape Conn, FL 33909
N. C. Division of Water Quality I NPDES Unit Phone: [phone], extension 594
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us e-mail: [e-mail]

BLUE RIDGE ENGINEERING PLLC
529 Main Street Phone: (33G) 838-2500
North Wlke5boro, NC 28G59 Fax: (33G) 838-4179
May 8, 2007
Mr. Sergei Chernikov, PhD
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Ref Cranberry Creek Development
Avery County, NC
Dear Mr. Chernikov,
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We have been provided with a copy of DWQ letter dated 04/03/07 in which DWQ requested
written correspondence from the Town of Elk Park. We have also been provided with a response
from the Town's attorney dated 04/18/07, whereby he confirms that "Elk Park cannot accept
wastewater from the proposed Cranberry Creek Development in Avery County."
I attended the regularly scheduled Town board meeting last night to observe their official response
to your request All members made it painfully clear that the Town will not accept wastewater flow
from this project I explained that it was important for the Town to issue a written response, rahter
than responding through their attorney. The attorney commented that NCDENR had received the
only letter they were going to get from the Town in response to NCDENR's letter dated 04/03/07.
I then commented that this matter would likely continue until written correspondence was provided
from Town officials as requested by NCDENR. The Town clerk then prepared an official response
which was then signed by the Mayor during the open meeting and handed to me to forward to
DWQ (see attached letter dated 05/07/07).
It is evident that connection to the Town sewer system is not a viable option and further discussions
with Town officials regarding this matter would be non -productive.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
r�4
C. Neil Shepherd,:
cc: Dennis J. Fullenkamp
Jim Dorman - Castle Rock Realty
Job File 6045.01

HALL & HALL
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.C.
DOUGLAs L. HALL *
SUSAN P. HALL * +
' A.O.C. ARBITRATOR
+ MEMBER, SOUTH CAROLINA BAR
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REPLY TO MORGANTON OFFICE
April 18, 2007
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
NCDENR
-1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
RE: Town of Elk Park WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO079561
Avery County
Dear Mr. Klimek:
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305 S. GREEN STREET
MORGANTON, NC 28655
TEL: [phone]
FAx: [phone]
Thank you for your letter dated April 3, 2007 in regards to the above matter addressed to
Mayor Darlene Hicks of Elk Park, N.C. Mayor Hicks has asked me as Town Attorney to respond
to your letter.
I will confirm that Elk Park cannot accept wastewater from the proposed Cranberry
Creek Development in Avery County. The Town is currently already engaged in a retirement
home project which predates this request, which will mean the Town will not have sufficient
excess capacity, contrary to what the Discharge Monitoring Reports you cite indicate. The 60
bed facility in the Cranberry Community, outside the town limits, is nearing completion. The
Town was very hesitant to take on this discharge, either, but Avery County management,
inspections, and local economic development departments prevailed upon the Town to do so.
This project was already in process in May, 2006 when this Cranberry Creek project first was
brought before the Town Council.
The Town also has other issues which mean this project is not feasible at this time. The
official minutes of the Town Council meeting from May 9, 2006, indicate these issues were
openly discussed with the Cranberry Creek representatives in attendance, so none of this is news
to t hem. In a ttendance from t his p roj ect w ere R oger S mithey, D erick S mithey, N eil S hepard,
Phillip Gilissen, and James Dorman. They were fully informed of the Town's concerns and your
letter is the first we have heard of this project since that meeting almost one year ago. The
minutes reflect that the representatives were informed that:
1. That they had not submitted any materials to the Town in advance of the meeting for
the materials to be reviewed by the Council or legal counsel. The representatives

simply came in with plans and specifications and asked the Town to agree to a
connection, which no Town would do under those circumstances;
2. That Jerry Freeman with NCDENR had recommended "time and time again" that the
Town needed to complete a study of the water and sewer systems before agreeing to
connect any additional homes to either system, and at that same meeting the Town
actually did hire an engineering firm to complete same. I think we are still awaiting
this final study of our sewer system;
3. The representatives stated they intended for Phase I to discharge 17,280 gallons per
day to Elk Park's system. Otis Ward, the Town's water and sewer supervisor, advised
the group this was not possible because the 100,000 gallon Town sewer plant was
often at 70% capacity including infiltration problems which are persistent and
ongoing, and that the State would not allow over 80% of capacity. The Town also has
the aforementioned retirement home coming online soon, and there are still homes
inside the city limits which have yet to be connected to the sewer plant;
4. The Board specifically told the representatives that the Board would have to receive
the aforementioned engineering report before making any decision on this
development.
Please let me know if we can provide any additional information.
DLH/tim
C: Mayor Darlene Hicks, via email only

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
April 3, 2007
The Honorable Darlene Hicks, Mayor
Town of Elk Park
P.O. Box 248
Elk Park, North Carolina 28622
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA (DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Inquiry regarding NPDES Permit
NCO079561
Town of Elk Park WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mayor Hicks:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has recently reviewed the Engineering Alternative Analysis
(EAA) for Cranberry Creek Development in Avery County. According to the EAA submitted by the
developer's consultant, connection to the town of Elk Park WWTP is the most economically feasible
and environmentally sound alternative for handling the wastewater from the proposed development.
The Clean Water Act mandates the Division to work toward elimination of wastewater discharges to
surface waters. The connection of a potentially new source to the existing wastewater treatment plant
eliminates the need for a new discharge and promotes the Division's mission to preserve, protect, and
enhance North Carolina's water resources. Review of the Discharge Monitoring Reports for the town of
Elk Park WWTP indicates that the Town has the capacity to accept wastewater from Phase 1 of the
proposed development.
It appears that the town decided not to accept the waste from the proposed development, which is very
unusual for a municipality. Therefore, the Division would like to gather more information regarding
this issue from the elected officials of the town of Elk Park and would greatly appreciate any
clarifications you can provide.
At minimum, the Division must have written correspondence from town officials stating that the Town
will not accept wastewater from the proposed development.
If you have any questions concerning this issue, please contact Sergei Chernikov at telephone number
[phone], extension 594.
Sincerely,
X an W. Klimek, P.E.
Y�
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit °
Mr. Otis Ward, ORC —Town of Elk Park
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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BLUE RIDGE ENGINEERING PLLC
529 Main Street Phone: [phone] xii
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Fax: [phone]
February 26, 2007
Mr. Sergei Chernikov, Ph.D.
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Ref Engineering Alternative Analysis (EAA)
Cranberry Creek Development
Avery County, NC
Dear Mr. Chernikov,
!' F E u 2 8 2007
fJn.R _ w41�R QUALI?Y
We received your letter dated December 3, 2006. We offer the following information in response to
your specific comments.
Direct Discharge to Surface Water
We have re-evaluated the proposed package plant and included tertiary treatment limits of BOD5=
5 mg/L, NH3-N= 1 mg/L, and DO= 6 mg/L. We have also included the cost of operation
maintenance and sampling.
Individual Septic Systems
The proposed plan does include substantial natural areas surrounding the proposed residential units.
The surrounding natural areas could be used for locating septic systems and drain fields but would
require substantial disturbance to the natural landscape. Based on comments received, we have re-
evaluated this alternative by not including the value of this land in the capital costs.
Community Drip System
We previously estimated this alternative would require 12 to 24 acres of drain field. This estimate
was based on a theoretical minimum area of 12 acres assuming all conditions on -site were perfect.
Based on past experience with installation of on -site systems with terrain similar to this site, the
actual land area required for installation at this site could easily require twice that of the calculated
theoretical minimum area, or more. Suitable soil areas would likely be separated by drainage features,
rock outcroppings, or other unsuitable soil areas. Based on comments received, we have re-
evaluated this alternative by including 18 acres in the capital costs.
Number of Units
As previously stated, this proposed project includes the development of approximately 300
residential units. During initial discussions with the Town of Elk Park, the Town indicated they had
the capacity to accommodate approximately 15,000-20,000 gallons per day. Based on this

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February 26, 2007
information, we requested the Town accept sewage flow from Phase 1, totaling approximately
17,280 gallons per day. As stated in the letter, this was flow anticipated from the first phase of the
project. Mr. Fullenkamp owns substantially more property than is required for development of 48
units. We did not request that the Town accept flow for the proposed 300 units because we knew
the Town did not have the capacity to accept this flow. Had the Town agreed to accept flow from
Phase 1, the project would likely be much further along than at present.
Plans Finalized
Plans for this project are not finalized. There is currently no permitted alternative for sewage
disposal. There are surveyors, engineers, architects, contractors, and realtors awaiting to complete
this project Mr. Fullenkamp has purchased the property and is in the business of land development.
It is our belief that this project will be built.
Based on comments received, we have revised our EAA. Attached you will find three revised copies
for your review. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We would like to
request a meeting to discuss this EAA with you after your initial review, if approval is not
anticipated.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,�
C. Neil Shepherd,
Principal
cc: Dennis J. Fullenkamp
Jim Dorman - Castierock Realty
Marcus Barksdale, PE - McGill Associates
Connie Guinn — Town of Elk Park
Job File 6045.01