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+4AMichael F. Easley, Governor
9Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
G North Carolina Department of Environment and. Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
p Division of Water Quality
Asheville
Mr. Randy Jameson, Vice -President
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
Post Office Box 6676
Asheville, North Carolina 28816
May 27, 2008
Subject: Permit No. WQ0033058
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
Ingles # 80, Mars Hill
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Madison County
Dear Mr. Jameson:
In. accordance with your application received on April 30, 2008, and additional information
received on May 12, 2008, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0033058, dated May 27, 2008, to
Ingles Markets, Incorporated for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection
system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a
part of this permit and is incorporated therein by reference. Please send Roy Davis a copy of the
"notice to proceed" issued to your contractor for this collection system extension.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria
for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable,
unless specifically. mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification
provided by the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the .
Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria
and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
§143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities, and/or referral of the North Caroliina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
Asheville Regional Office Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28i178 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Ingles Markets, Incorporated May 27, 2008 Pag,
.In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina''.
as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to
Ingles Markets, Incorporated to construct and operate approximately 202 linear feet of 6-inch diameter
PVC gravity sewer and 770 linear feet of 8-inch diameter ductile iron gravity sewer to serve Ingles Store
# 80 in Mars Hill and the discharge of 2,500 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the
Town of Mars Hill' existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received on May 12,_2008 and
in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Mars Hill's
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0057151) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Roy Davis at (828)
296-4500.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Madison County Building Inspector
ARO, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0057151)
Patrick M. Rivers, PE
Town of Mars Hill
Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
PERCS Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
INGLES MARKETS, INCORPORATED
INGLES STORE # 80, MARS HILL
MADISON COUNTY
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT W00033058
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. -
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per weelk.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.
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4. This Permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection'
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional%
Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours
or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either
of the following:
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o WQ0033058 Ingles Markets Incorporated Ingles #80 Mars Hill. Madison County, May 27 2008
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or (919)
733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that
the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 27'h day of May, 2008
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Wolen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0033058
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Permit No
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION — POST CONSTRUCTION
System Description:
202 linear feet. of 6-inch diameter PVC gravity sewer and 770 linear feet ofi 8-inch diameter ductile iron gravity
sewer
Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria. -
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
i, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced
project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was'vsed in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance
of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting'
materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
:............................................_..... ................. .._............................
:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
ROGER C. EDWARDS
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 US HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA, NC 28778
............................................................................................... _...
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow
made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be
considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.

William G. Ross Jr., Secret,.
m North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
" -- Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 27, 2008
Mr. David S. Wack
Fletcher Academy, Inc.
Post Office Box 5440
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Fletcher Academy WWTP
Permit No: NCO036641
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Wack:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation report of the inspection
conducted on May 14, 2008 by James R Reid of the Asheville Regional Office-' At the .
time of inspection, the facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0036641. To
help ensure that compliance continues, attention to the gate valves (controlling flow from.
the lagoon) was required. The valves' support and control rods were so deteriorated, that
catastrophic failure of a valve appeared possible.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and'
comments and respond in writing within 15 days of receipt of this letter advising
what actions have been taken or are planned to remedy the deteriorated valves
regulating flow from the lagoon. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-
296-4651.
Sincerely,
49�� 0.
James R Reid.
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Harry Dewain James, ORC
Central Files
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
-�� Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 11 NCO036641 111 121 08/05/14 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I I
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 70I 4I 711 I 72I NI 73LJJ 74 751 I I I I III 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:25 AM 08/05/14
06/02/01
Fletcher Academy WWTP
Howard Gap Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Fletcher NC 28732
09:55 AM 08/05/14
10/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility data
Harry Dewain James/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
David S Wack,PO Box 5440 Fletcher NC 28732//828-687-5114/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary'of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
J R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO036641 I" '2I 08/05/14 I17 ,$ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
All aerators were functioning Facility's operation appeared good; however, maintenance (replacement) of
the gate valves (controlling flow from the lagoon) was needed. Deterioration of the support and control rods
for the valves was such that catastrophic failure of a valve appeared possible.
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Permit: NCO036641 Owner - Facility: Fletcher Academy WWTP
,ion Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
arations & Maintenance
Yes
No
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Comment:
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Record Keeping
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No.
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0036641
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008
Owner -Facility: Fletcher Academy WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
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Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment:
Lagoons
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No
NA
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Type of lagoons?
Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
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Are lagoons operated in?
Multicell
# Is a re -circulation line present?
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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Permit: NC0036641
Owner - Facility: Fletcher Academy WWTP
tion Date: 05/14/2008
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes.
No
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.goons
# If excessive algae is present, has barley
straw been used to help control the growth? ■
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment:
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Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
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Michael F. Easley, Govern
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 27, 2008
DWQ Project # 08-0677
Jackson County
Joseph Carricker
Duke Energy — EC12Q
Post Office Box 1006
Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
Subject Property: Dillsboro Pole Yard Access Area Project
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Carricker:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below,
to place fill within or otherwise impact approximately 20 linear feet of stream bed for the
purpose of construction of a boating ramp at the subject property, as described within your
application received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on April 10, 2008. After
reviewing your application, we have decided these impacts are covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number(s) 3687 (GC3687). The Certifications) allows you to use
Nationwide Permit(s) 36 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). In
addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion
and Sediment Control, Non -discharge, and stormwater regulations. Also, this approval
to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted
in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose that you described in your application. If you change your
project beyond this approval, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a
new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this
Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all
conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or
150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the
attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
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1. Impacts Approved
Dillsborc:.
Pa,.
May 21;,
The following Impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and
general conditions of this. Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No
other impacts are approved including incidental impacts:
Amount
Plan Location or Reference
Approved (Units)
Stream
Approximately
Tuckasegee River
20 (linear feet)
2. Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented prior to construction and
maintained on the sites to minimize sediment in downstream areas. Seeding for a
temporary cover of wheat, millet, or similar annual grain or permanent herbaceous
cover should occur on all bare soil within five (5) days of ground disturbing activities to
provide long-term erosion control. The projects should be accomplished in stages
instead of leaving large tracts exposed to further storm events. Erosion control matting
should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils in steep
slope and riparian areas. Matting should be secured in place with staples, stakes, or,
wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue should not
be used in riparian areas. In addition, because of an , anticipated difficulty in
establishing ground cover during the winter, reseeding should be conducted, as
necessary, in the spring -time with a' native annual and perennial seed mix with a
temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet or other grain.
3. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank whenever possible. All
mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and
maintained regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants,
hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Equipment used in stream channel must be
clean, new or low hour equipment. Exposure of equipment to surface waters must be
minimized to the maximum extent possible.
4. Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 10 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be
exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B..0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion
control practices must be used to meet this standard.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and
may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your
proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as
authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the
approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must
act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to
the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-
6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.

Dillsboro Pole .
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May 27, 2008
,letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the
,ean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Kevin Barnett in the DWQ
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
CHSlkhb
Enclosures: GC 3687
Certificate of Completion
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: Jason Isbanioly, Devine Tarbe.11 & Associates
400 South Tryon Street
Suite 2401
Charlotte, NC 28285
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ 401 Central Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
David McHenry, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 08-0677. DillsboroPoleYard.Approval

Michael I-. Easley, Gob,
William G. Ross Jr., Secreta,.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 27, 2008
Mr. Randy A. Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
Post Office. Box 218
Hot Springs, North. Carolina 28743
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs Housing Authority
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number NCO049620
Madison County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Attached is the report resulting from the Hot Springs Housing Authority Wastewater
Treatment Plant Compliance;: Evaluation' Inspection. which I conducted on May 22,; 2008.
The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0049620.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection, report for additional observations and
comments. If you wish to discuss this report, please do not hesitate to call me at 828
295-4500.
Sincerely, ems^
Roy M. D is
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 111 12I 17 18I Cl19I SI 20III I �
Remarks
211111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30 AM 08/05/22
05/11/01
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Paint Rock Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Hot Springs NC 28743
11:00 AM 08/05/22
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax. Number
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&,Maintenance Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roy M Davis ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4659/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO049620 I11 12I 08/05/22 117 18I CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter system not fenced, grounds are well maintained, short growth of
vegetation is on surface sand filter, effluent is very clear.
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Permit: NC0049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
,section Date: 05/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment: .
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(if pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment: Surface of sand filter covered with growth of short grass.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage.appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment: .
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
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Permit: NCO049620
Inspection Date: 05/22/2008
Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: 2
Effluent Pipe
Yes
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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Operations & Maintenance
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Is the plant generally; clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Michael F. Easley,
William G. Ross Jr., Secreiu,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 27, 2008
Madison County
DWQ Project No. 080761
NC SR 1156 (Sugar Camp Road)
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E.
Division 13 Engineer
N C Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Dear Mr. Swain:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, for the following impacts in
two (2) unnamed tributaries to Big Pine Creek, Sugar Camp Branch and (9) unnamed tributaries to Sugar Camp Branch,
for the purpose of making improvements to NCSR 1156 (Sugar Camp Road) in Madison County:
Stream Tmnaetc in the French Broad River Basin
Site
Permanent
Stream Relocation/
Permanent Fill in
Temporary
Total Stream
Stream
Fill in
Restoration in
Perennial Stream
Dewatering in
Impact
Impacts
Intermittent
Perennial Stream
(linear ft)
Perennial Stream
(linear ft)
Requiring
Stream (linear
(linear ft)
(linear ft)
Mitigation
ft)
linear ft
Site 1 Sta.
0
0
10
60
70
0
12+80
Site 2 Sta.
0
0
10
60
70
0
20+80
Site 3 Sta.
0
0
10
50
60
0
74+00
Site 4 Sta.
0
0
20
50
70
0
75+00
Site 5 Sta.
0
0
20
50
70
0
75+55
Site 6 Sta.
0
0
15
55
70
0
87+90
Site 7 Sta.
0
0
10
60
70
0
92+00
Site 8 Sta.
0
0
20
50
70
0
94+15
Site 9 Sta.
0
0
20
50
70
0
96+15
Site 10
0
0
20
50
70
0
Sta.
111+28
Site 11
0
0
15
50
65
0
Sta.
115+18
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

ivIr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E.
May 27, 2008
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Site 12 0 200 0 0 0 200
Sta.
115+50
Site 13 0 0 10 60 70 0
Sta.
131+85
Total 0 200 180 645 1 1025 200
Total Stream Permanent Impact for Project: 180 linear feet. Total Temporary Impacts for Project: 825 linear feet.
Total Stream Relocation/Restoration for Project: 200 linear feet.
The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated April 28, 2008 (received May 1, 2008),
including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have
decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3704, corresponding to the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local
permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -
Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should
your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner
must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all
conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now
or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506
(h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed below.
1 There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be
located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road
construction activities.
2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this
Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall
be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project.
3. Adequate sedimentation and erosion control measures must be installed and maintained on the project site to
minimize sediment transport to downstream aquatic resources. Temporary cover (wheat, millet or similar annual
grain) or permanent herbaceous cover shall be planted on all bare soil as soon as possible following ground
disturbing activities. Erosion control mating shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils
in steep slope and riparian areas. Matting should be secured in place with staples or wherever possible, live stakes of
native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue shall not be used in riparian areas.
4. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to 200 linear feet of stream at a replacement ratio of 1:1 is required.
Compensatory mitigation for impacts to jurisdictional streams shall be provided by onsite stream relocation of 200
linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Camp Branch at Site 12, Station 115+50. Prior to beginning roadway
construction, plans for the stream relocation must be submitted to and approved by the Division of Water
Quality. Please be reminded that as-builts for the completed stream shall be submitted to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit with the as-builts for the rest of the project. If the parameters of this
condition are not met, then the permittee shall supply additional stream mitigation for the 200 linear feet of impacts.
All channel relocations shall be constructed in a dry work area, will be completed and stabilized, and must be
approved on site by DWQ staff, prior to diverting water into the new channel. Whenever possible, channel -
relocations shall be allowed to stabilize for an entire growing season. All stream relocations shall have a 50-fbC' ., )
wide native wooded buffer planted on both sides of the stream unless otherwise authorized by this Certification. A
transitional phase incorporating rolled erosion control product (RECP) and appropriate ground cover is allowable.

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In -stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot buffer zone are prohibited during the trout -spawning season
of October 15 through April 15 t protect the egg and fry stages of trout from off -site sedimentation during
construction of the roadway.
6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic the natural stream cross section as closely as
possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream shall
be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity
causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
7. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High
Quality Waters (HQW) or Water Supply I or II (WS-I, WS-II), stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer
areas, grass -lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre -treating stormwater runoff
prior to discharging directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffer areas is strongly discouraged.
8. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and
red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season
following completion of construction.
9. The use of riprap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any riprap placed for stream stabilization
shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage.
10. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed.
11. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream.
12. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
13. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted
for approval.
-..4. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters
is prohibited.
15. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this
certification.
16. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise
authorized by this certification.
17. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization
shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the
fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
18. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer
and the on -site project manager.
19. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality
standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any
other appropriate requirements of State or Federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being
met (including failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State of Federal law if being violated, or that
further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification
20. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and
sedimentation control requirements, etc.
21. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of
discovery.
?. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This
form shall be returned to the Transportation Permitting Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality, 2321 Crabtree
Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.

ivlr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E.
May 27, 2008
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If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act.
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO
Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental
David Baker, USACE, Asheville Field Office
Transportation Permitting Unit
Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office
080761 (Swain) NCSR 1156 (Sugar Camp Road)

Michael F. Easley, Govem.
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 27, 2008
Owner or Manager
D&M Logging
511 Brooks Lake Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Subject: Equipment Power -washing Runoff
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Asheville Regional Office has received a complaint about the runoff from wash -water
related to commercial operations at your facility.
Be advised that wash -water related to business activities is considered wastewater and must
be handled properly. The wastewater produced from the cleaning of heavy equipment likely
contains petroleum products as well as soap products detrimental to surface waters. This
runoff must be prevented from entering surface water.
It is recommended that your current practices be modified to properly handle the wash -water
from your business by conducting the power -washing within a concrete, bermed wash pad
and collecting the water for disposal in a sanitary sewer.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Any violations caused by wastewater
discharged from your operations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to
$25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding this matter,
please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Chu
Env
Surface Water Protection Section
One
NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Michael F. Easley, Govern,
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 27, 2008
Charlie Bailey
376 Conner Road
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Subject: Stream Diversion and Restoration
451 Otter Creek Road
Dear Mr. Bailey:
This letter is in follow-up to the Otter Creek diversion and subsequent channel restoration
performed at 451 Otter Creek Road.
On April 16, 2008, an inspection was conducted of the subject site and unpermitted stream
diversion work was documented. Subsequent conversations with you and United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) staff determined, that restoring the creek to the original
channel was the best course of action to be pursued.
A second inspection performed on May 20, 2008 and attended USACE and DWQ staff
revealed that Otter Creek had been satisfactorily returned to its original channel.
It is recommended that additional plantings of the disturbed areas along the creek be
undertaken to help stabilize the reworked banks.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please contact me at the letterhead telephone
number if you have any further questions or if I may of assistance in the future.
Sincerely,,
Chuck Crafiford
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure: Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: Amanda Jones - USACE
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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
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 28, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Fred Adams
NAT TRAC ATV and Motocross Track
951 Mason Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902
7002 0460 0001 9899 7996
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and
RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
NAT TRAC ATV and Motocross Track
NOV-2008-PC-0368
Construction Stormwater Permit—NCGO10000 (NCR000917)
Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In -stream sediment)
Clay County
Dear Mr. Fred Adams
On April 28, 2008, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection for NAT TRAC ATV and Motocross Track located at
951 Mason Road, Brasstown in Clay County. The inspection was performed in response to a
Notice of Violation issued by the Division of Land Resources. No site representative was
available at the time of the inspection.
Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 and stream standards violations were noted during
the inspection and file review; including, sediment impacts to an unnamed tributary of Will Mason
Branch (WS-IV classification waters), measuring from three to twelve inches in depth.
VIOLATIONS
I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 - A Construction Stormwater Permit
(NCG010000) is issued upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
for sites greater than one acre from the Division of Land Resources (DLR) or local
delegated program. Specifically, the NCGO1000 Permit authorizes discharge of stormwater
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) in accordance with
Title 15 A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0100.
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Day 28, 2008
a. Approved Plan (Part I. Section Ai No. 2.) During the inspection, a copy of the
approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan was not on site and available for
review.
b. Rain Gauge (Part I. Section B. No.1.) A rain gauge was not observed on the site
at the time of inspection.
c. Rain Gauge Data (Part I. Section B. No. 1.) Rain gauge data, measured daily, was
not recorded and available for review.
d. Schedule of Compliance (Part I. Section C. No. 2) Failure to operate and
maintain stormwater controls to optimum efficiency as cited by Division of Land
Resources Notice of Violation dated March 24, 2008, represents a violation of
NCG010000 Permit.
e. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping (Part I. Section B. No. 3) Inspection
records of erosion & sedimentation control measures and stormwater discharges,
collected weekly and after every half --inch or greater rain event, were not recorded
and available for review.
L Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater Discharges (Part I. Section A.
No.2) Failure to follow Erosion Control Plan, as cited in Division of Land
Resources Notice of Violation dated March 24, 2008, represents a violation of
NCGO10000 Permit.
g. Twenty-four Hour Reporting (Part H. Section E. No.3) The lack of notification
to DWQ regarding sediment loss represents violations of NCG010000 Permit.
H. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In -stream sediment)15A NCAC 02B .0211
(3)(f) - Approximately 1,000 feet of an unnamed tributary of Will Mason Branch was
impacted by sediment deposition measuring upwards of twelve inches in depth,
representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211(3)(f).
REQUIRED RESPONSE
This Office requests that you respond in writing within 15 days of receipt of this Notice. Your
response should be sent to both to the attention of Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality,
2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 and to the attention of Mr. John Hennessy at the
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items:
I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000
a. Please detail the events that resulted in non-compliance with the above -mentioned
NCGO10000 permit conditions.
b. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with the NCGO10000
Permit and your Erosion and Sediment Control Plana
c. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping — Please provide copies of all
monitoring and record keeping since April 21, 2008. Please refer to the
attached Stormwater Inspection For General Permit NCG010000 form. This
form is to be filled out for every week and after each 1/2-inch rain event. The
following bulleted list provides guidance on how to conduct monitoring and
record keeping activities in such a way as to be compliant with the
NCGO10000 Permit.

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• Rainfall is to be monitored and recorded daily as noted in the RAINFALL
Section of the form. Rainfall data should not be reported based on a weekly
accrual read of the date of the inspection.
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control Facilities are to be inspected every week
and after each 1/2 inch rain event. It is required to individually list each of
the BMPs (e.g. basins, silt fences, etc.) to be inspected, the date and time
inspected, the initials of the inspector, whether the device is operating
properly, and any corrective actions taken as noted in the EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL FACILITES INSPECTED Section of the
form.
• Stormwater Discharge Outfalls are to be inspected every week and after
each 1/2 inch rain event. It is required to individually list each of the outfalls
to be inspected, the date and time inspected, the initials of the inspector,
clarity, floating and suspended solids, oil sheen, other pollution indicators,
visible sediment, and any preventative or corrective actions taken as noted in
the OBSERVATIONS OF RUNOFF AT STORMWATER DISCHARGE
OUTFALLS Section of the form.
d. The Permittee (Financially Responsible Party as indicated on Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan application) is required to sign the inspection form each
week, certifying that the report is accurate and complete. The Permittee may
authorize a representative to sign these documents (please see Part II Section B (10
b) of the NCGO10000 Permit for proper procedure).
e. You should include in your response an explanation of how you propose to prevent
these problems from reoccurring.
II. Stream Standard - Other Waste (In -Stream Sediment)
a. Please explain when construction (excavation, grubbing, and clearing) began at the
site.
b. Please provide a map that exactly details the jurisdictional waters on the tract. This
map should indicate all of the jurisdictional waters on the tract as well as the areas
that have been impacted, both on and off site. This information must be clearly
depicted on a map that you provide as a part of this response.
c. Please submit a Sediment Removal Restoration Plan (Restoration Plan) to this
office for review and approval. The Restoration Plan must address removal of the
accumulated sediment from the unnamed tributary of Will Mason Branch. The
Restoration Plan must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and
approval prior to implementation. You are encouraged to secure an environmental
consultant experienced in stream restoration work to assist you with development
and implementation of your Restoration Plan to achieve compliance. It is
recommended that your consultant contact Chuck Cranford of the Asheville
Regional Office for additional guidance during restoration plan development. The
Restoration Plan should include the following:

-rred Adams
May 28, 2008
Page 4 of 4
A narrative explaining how sediment will be removed and how impacted
jurisdictional waters will be restored.
• A proposed schedule with dates that indicate when you expect to begin and
complete the removal of sediment.
• A diagram of the stream channel, referenced with photo documentation of
sediment impacts.
• A narrative explaining how sediment will be retained on the site and kept out of
waterways, and how restoration activities will be conducted such that turbidity
standards are not exceeded.
• Satisfactory stream restoration requires planting in accordance with the enclosed
EEP Publication "Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration."
d. Once the Restoration Plan has been implemented and is complete, a final report
documenting restoration of the stream should be submitted to Chuck Cranford.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation
for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any
future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above -mentioned response to this
correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as
detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are
subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should
you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Chuck Cranford or myself at (828)
296-4500.
Sincerely,
- .
Roger C. Edwards
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosures: Inspection Report
NCGO10000 permit
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: John Hennessy — NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit
ARO File Copy
DWQ Central Files
Division of Land Resources
Clay County Planning

Michael F. Easley, k.,
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
"C Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 28, 2008
McDowell County
DWQ Project 20080719
TIP No. B-4195
NCSR 1163 (Dink Cannon Road)
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dr. Greg Thorpe, PhD., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
North Carolina Department of Transportation.
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts to the Second Broad
River for the purpose of constructing a bottomless culvert (80 feet by 32 feet) on NCSR 1163 (Dink Cannon Road) in
McDowell County:
Stream Impacts in the Broad River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill
Streambank
Permanent
Temporary
Total
Stream
in Intermittent
Stabilization
Fill in
Impacts in
Stream
Impacts
Stream (linear
(linear ft)
Perennial
Perennial
Impact
Requiring
ft)
Stream
Stream
(linear ft)
Mitigatio
(linear ft)
(linear ft)
n (linear
ft
Site 1
0
0
90
69
159
1 0
Total
1 0
0
1 90
69
159
1 0
Total Stream Permanent Impact for Project: 90 linear feet. Temporary Impacts for Project: 69 linear feet.
The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated April 9, 2008 (received April 21, 2008),
including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have
decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Nos. 3701 and 3688, corresponding to the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Numbers 23 and 33. In addition, you should acquire any.other
federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion
Control, Non -Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should
your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner
must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all
conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now
or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 21-1.0506
(h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed below.
One
NorthCaroli a
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Greg Thorpe, PhD.
May 28, 2008
Page Two
Condition(s) of Certification:
l . There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit
without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located
in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction
activities.
2. Sediment and erosion control measures must be installed and maintained on the project site until all disturbed soils
are permanently stabilized. All bare soil should be seeded as soon as possible following disturbance. Erosion
control mating shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed stream banks. Matting should be
secured in place with staples or wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Tall fescue shall not be used in
riparian areas.
3. The post -construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its preconstruction
contours and elevations. The impacted area shall be revegetated with appropriate native species.
4. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices For Bridge Demolition and
Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification. .
5. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High
Quality Waters (HQW) or Water Supply I or II (WS-I, WS-II), stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer
areas, grass -lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre -treating stormwater runoff
prior to discharging directly into streams. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management
Practices. Mowing of existing vegetated buffer areas is strongly discouraged.
6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, that shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as
possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream
channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water ;
velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
7. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the new culvert, shall not be modified. Disturbed
floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions.
8. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and
red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season
following completion of construction.
9. The use of rip -rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip -rap placed for stream
stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage.
10. Rip -rap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed.
11. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream.
12. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
13. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted
for approval.
14. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters
is prohibited.
15. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this
certification.
16. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer
and the on -site project manager.
17. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise \
authorized by this certification.

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18. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers.
19. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to
areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
20. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality
standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any
other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not
being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State of Federal law is being violated,
or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification.
21. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and
sedimentation control requirements, etc.
22. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of
discovery.
23. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This
form shall be returned to the Transportation Permitting Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality, 2321 Crabtree
Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal
and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of
the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the expiration of the
404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty (60)
days following receipt of this Certification. 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, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the
Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500.
Sincerely,
i7:14. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: David Baker, USACE, Asheville Field Office
J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E., Division 13 Engineer
Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental
Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Marela Buncick, USFWS
Transportation Permitting Unit
Asheville Regional Office
080719 (Thorpe) TIP B-4195 NCSR 1163

Michael F. Easley, Govern,
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Ms. Lisa Edney
Brookside Village Association
630 Brookside Camp Road
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
May 29, 2008
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Brookside Village VVV\ TP
Permit No: NCO083313
Henderson County
Dear Ms. Edney:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection
conducted on May 14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was
found to be in Compliance with permit number NC0083313.
Please refer to the enclosed report for additional observations and comments. If
there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James RR Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Terry Kay Barr, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
14hCarolina
Aaturally
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
/� Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
Cr/'1
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00083313 111 121 08/05/14 117 181 CI 19I si 20I II
Remarks
21IIIIJill IIIIIll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIll, Ill, Ill, Ill,
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---- ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- --
67 I 169 701 41 711 I 721 NJ 73 L I' 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Brookside Village WWTP
10:25 AM 08/05/14
06/02/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
630 Brookside Camp Rd
Hendersonville NC 28792
10:45 AM 08/05/14
10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Terry Kay Barr/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
J s R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ Xn
Signa e of ManagementQQ A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
C 's p` -A�' Q-�
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0083313 (11 12I 08/05/14 11' 181A
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent was clean and clear. Maintenance appeared good. Operator's log had notes concerning low water
pressure from the wash -down hydrant; use of a small diameter nozzle (driveway sweeper nozzle for garden
hose) might remedy the operator's complaint.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO083313 Owner - Facility: Brookside Village WVVfP
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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❑ ■ ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0083313 Owner - Facility: Brookside Village VWVfP
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
gar SrrPPns Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
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Permit: NCO083313
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008
Aeration Basins
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Brookside Village WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 29, 2008
Ms. Cathy Childrey
Mizpah Healthcare, Inca
Post Office Box 999
Mountain Home, North Carolian 28758
Dear Ms. Childrey:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Reqional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mountain View Assisted Living
Permit No: NCO074110
Henderson County
Enclosed, please find the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection
conducted on May 14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was
found to be in Compliance with permit NCO074110.
In order to extend the treatment plant's useful life and prevent premature structural
failure, spot blasting and recoating of metal surfaces are suggested. The chlorine contact
basin exhibited the most extensive corrosion and oxidation. Additionally, repair of the
gate (to achieve proper operation and security) would be recommended.
Please refer to the enclosed report for additional observations and comments. If
there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Enviromental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Harry Dewain James, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
NolhCarolina
Ivatura!!ry
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

uniiea aiaies environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
EP
Form Approved.
1
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 I5I 31 NCO074110 (11 121 08/05/14 �17 18ICI 19ISI 20II
2111IIIIIIf1111111111111Remarks
11111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------- --- Reserved ------------ --------
67I 169 70I 4 I 71 11 72I N I 73I I 174 75[ I( I I I Li 80
i1!
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Mountain View Assisted Living
10:50 AM 08/05/14
06/01/01
238 Brookside Camp Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Hendersonville NC 28792
11:20 AM 08/05114
10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Harry Dewain James/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Cathy Childrey,PO Box 1796 Southern Pines NC 28388//910-848-0694 Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit i Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
am s R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ (
Si Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
�Management
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO074110 I11 12I 08/05/14 I17 18'_I
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The treatment plant along with the chlorine contact should be spot blasted and coated to prevent structural
failure and prolong the life expectancy of the plant. The gate should be repaired to facilitate operation and
prevent unauthorized access plus any associated liabilities.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO074110 Owner - Facility: Mountain View Assisted Living
inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ Q
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Gate should be repaired.
Record Keepin
Yes
No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
❑ ❑ Cl
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑
❑ ❑ ■
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
❑ ❑ 13
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑ ■ ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
Cl Q ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
❑
❑ ❑ ■
Page # 3

Permit: N00074110 Owner - Facility: Mountain View Assisted Living
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ■
b.Mechanical ❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are weirs level?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational?
■ ❑ In ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/4 of the sidewall depth)
■ Cl ❑ ❑
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the diffusers operational?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO074110
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008
Aeration Basins
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable? -
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Owner - Facility: Mountain View Assisted Living
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment: Chlorine contact basin should be spot blasted and painted to prevent
structural failure and prolong the life expectancy of the plant.
Yes No NA NE
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Michael F. Easley, Governoi
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
{- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-OjaC Co►een H. Sullins, Director
J Division of Water Quality
4=!P' 'C
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 29, 2008
Mr. Nathan D. Benson
Benson Apartments
Post Office Box 1090
Mountain Home, North Carolina 28758
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Benson Apartments
Permit No: NCO066362
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Benson:
Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection conducted by staff
of the Asheville Regional Office on May 14, 2008. Staff judged the facility to be in
compliance with permit NCO066362 at the time of inspection.
If the state of compliance is to continue, remedial action will likely be required.
Excessive greasy scum existed on the clarifier. The operator reported that excessive
influent grease levels had developed within the past three to four months. Dealing with
grease may occur in either of (or a combination of) three ways, (1) eliminate grease at the
source, (2) properly install and maintain an adequately sized grease trap, (3) implement
more intensive and expensive operational control of the treatment facility. Prior to
contracting for or installing a grease trap, Authorization -to -Construct must be secured
from the Division of Water Quality.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
x w
;cerely,
mes R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Terry Kay Barr, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
NorthCarolina
IvIdura!!ry
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.0 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15� 31 NCO066362 111 121 08/05/14 117 18I CI 19I gI 20I
Remarks
21(IllilllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIllllll11111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---- —--------------------- Reserved ------------------- --
67I 169 70I I 711 I 72I NI 73I __LI __I ' 74 751I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Benson Apartments
11:30 AM 08/05/14
06/01/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
161 Brookside Camp Rd
Hendersonville NC 28792
11:50 AM 08/05/14
10/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representa5ve(s)mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Terry Kay Barr/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Nathan D Benson,PO Box 1090 Mountain Home NC 28758//828-693-5493/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance ■ Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Si ture of ManagementQ AARReviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type -
3I NC0066362 I11 12I 08/05/14 I17 18H
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The inspector judged the facility "compliant" at the time of inspection. If the owner intends to maintain a
compliant state of operation, installation of a grease trap should be investigated ( prior to installation of a
trap, Authorization -to- Constu rct must be secured). Otherwise, the grease loading must be reduced, or the
owner must implement more intensive and expensive operationl control.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO066362 Owner - Facility: Benson Apartments
inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ■ Q Q
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ Q
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Excessive greasy scum had developed within the past 90-120 days.
Permit
Yes
No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
0
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
Q ■
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
❑ n Cl
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑ ■ Q
Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: Water meter readings are used for reporting WWTP flow.
Bar Screens
Yes
No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
Q
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Page # 3

P 't• NC0066362
ermi . Owner - Facility. Benson Apartments
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens
Yes
No NA NE
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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n n ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
❑
■ n n
Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
❑
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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n ■ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth)
■
Cl ❑ Cl
Comment: Excessive influet grease loading had developed (within the past 3-4
months) resulting in excessive greasy scum in the clarifier.
i
Aeration Basins
Yes
No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Ext. Air
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■nnn
Page # 4

Permit: NC0066362 Owner -Facility: Benson Apartments
Inspection Date: 05114/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Page # 5

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r~ Coleen H. Sullins, Director
y Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 29, 2008
Mr. David H. Osteen
Greystone Enterprises, Inc.
Post Office Box 2059
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Greystone Subdivision
Permit No: NCO068799
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Osteen:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection
conducted by staff of the Asheville Regional Office on May 14, 2008. The facility was
found to be in Compliance with permit NCO068799 at the time of inspection, but two
preventative actions are suggested.
The first action concerns re -painting or coating of steel surfaces to extend the
useful life of the facility. The compressed air header is an integral part of the top edge of
the treatment plant. If corrosion or rust results in breaching the header, loss of function of
the plant could occur and repair of the compromised header would be difficult.
Secondlyincreased attention to the clarifier would be warranted. Clumps of sludge
were rising in the secondary clarifier and becoming entrained in the flow to the contact
basin. The chlorine contact basin was catching the entrained solids, at the time of
observation. To prevent rising clumps of sludge, more thorough or more frequent
scraping of the clarifier was indicated.
Please refer to the enclosed report for additional observations and comments. If
there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James I Reid
Environmental Engineer
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
/� Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
Cr/'1
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO068799 111 121 08/05/14 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I_I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------- —-------------- Reserved ---------- -------- --
67I 169 70131 711 1 721 NI 73I ' ' 74 751 1 I I 1 1 Li 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Greystone Subdivision
12:00 PM 08/05/14
05/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NCSR 1513
Hendersonville NC 28792
12:20 PM 08/05/14
10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Terry Kay Barr/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
David H Osteen,PO Box 2059 Hendersonville NC 28793//828-693-5534/ Contato
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
J Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
/ 4.:::;l
Si ure of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
51 ;' �o� e
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3I NC0068799 I11 12I 08/05/14 I17 181_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Overall clean and good operation. Effluent was clear as a result of the contact basin: some clumps were
rising in the secondary, but solids were settling in the contact tank. Scraping or more thorough, more
frequent scraping of the secondary clarifier was indicated.
Some rust and coros ion was noted on steel surfaces. To economically, extend the life plant re -painting,
re -coating was needed. As the compressed air header, is composed of the top edge of the facility, proper
maintenance of the steel coating is especially crucial.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO068799 Owner -Facility: Greystone Subdivision
inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ 0 ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Rust noted on portions of the plant. Due to the air header being
incorporated into the edge of the plant, maintenance of paint and steel componenets is
especially crucial.
Permit
Yes
No
NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
Q
❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
❑
Cl ❑
Are weirs level?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NCO068799 Owner -Facility: Greystone Subdivision
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ n ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Some rising clumps, indicating the need for better or more frequent
scraping of the clarifier.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Ext. Air
Diffused
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Yes No NA NE
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Page # 4

Michael F. Easley, Governs,.
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment -and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
a
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 28, 2008
Tim Davis
UPS Ground Freight, Inc.
74 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2318
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
UPS Ground Freight, Inc. -Asheville
Permit No: NCG080308
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Davis:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
May 28, 2008. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG080308.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail], if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
A;
Chuck CraM 76rd
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG080308 Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Ups Ground Freight Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: UPS Ground Freight, Inc. -Asheville
County: Buncombe 74 Sweeten Creek Rd
Region: Asheville
Asheville NC 28813
Contact Person: Jackie Widener Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/28/2008 Entry Time: 12:00 PM Exit Time: 12:30 PM
Primary Inspector: Chuck Cranford Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Transportation wNehicle Maintenance/Petroleum Bulk/Oil
Water Se arator Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 9

Permit: NCGO80308 Owner - Facility: Ups Ground Freight Inc
Inspection Date: 05/28/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
DWQ staff was met on site by Tim Davis. A tour was conducted of the exterior of the facility, observing the stormwater
conveyances and outfalls and site conditions. During the visit, the SPPP manual was reviewed, operational activities and
existing stormwater exposures were discussed. Permit requirements were also reviewed as pertaining to the most recent
permit version, dated November 1, 2007. At the time of the inspection the site was found to be in compliance with the
permit. The inspector noted that the facility appears to maintain good housekeeping practices and records were found to
be in good order.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG080308 Owner - Facility: Ups Ground Freight Inc
Inspection Date: 05/28/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
■
n
0
El
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
n
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n
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
n
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
■
n
n
n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
■
n
n
n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: Plan lacking General Location map. Description of operational practices
not well documented.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■
❑
❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Q
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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n
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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n
n
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
n
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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n
Comment:
Page: 3

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
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Mr. Elliot Godfrey
McDowell County Adult Care, LLC
Post Office Box 1257
Marion, North Carolina 28752
SUBJECT: Sand filter, Sand
Cedarbrook Residential Center
Permit No: NCO035157
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Godfrey:
Analytical results of the sand sample collected on April 30, 2008 are attached. Sand in
Cedarbrook's filter does not conform to specifications for filter sand. Dust content should be less
than 0.5%; Cedarbrook's sand was approximately 13.5% dust. The particle size should be 0.35
mm to 0.5 mm; Cedarbrook's sand was 0.032 mm, approximately 0.1 as large as required. Sand
specifications mandate a uniformity coefficient of less than 3.0; Cedarbrook's sand coefficient was
approximately 65.6.
In addition to the analytical results, attached are publications from The Environmental
Technology Initiative and the National Small Flows Clearinghouse. Sections of each publication
addressing particle size, dust and uniformity have been highlighted. Analytical results of
Cedarbrook's sand suggest inadequate and/or short-lived performance. The contractor asserted
that a substantial portion of the fine particles and dust might have been attributable to clay
introduced by equipment used to load sand into the filter. No red clay was observed in the sand
sample; however, there were a few streaks of red clay observed on the filter.
Please refer to the attached pages for additional information. If there are questions or
comments, please call the.writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
FILTER SAND ANALYSIS PROGRAM
(Effective September 1, 1983)
1. The sand used as filter media in subsurface sand filter beds shall be of such
size so as to meet the following specifications:
Effective Size ............. ...0.35 to 0.50 mm
Uniformity Coefficient . <3.0
Dust Content ..................... 4-0.5%
The sand used as filter media in sludge drying bed shall be of such size so as
to meet the following specification:
Effective Size ...................0.30 to 0.50 mm
Uniformity Coefficient 43.0
Dust Content ` 0.5%
2. Any sand supplier may request in writing that its sand be analysed to determine
if .its sand can meet the above mentioned specifications (in #1) by submitting a
one (1) pound sand sample on a quarterly time basis. (i.e. October 1, January 1,
April 1, and July 1) If approved the supplier will be listed by the Division
as an approved source of filter media sand and therefore source and site samples
for each project site utilizing sand from these approved sources will not 'be
routinely required. The Division withholds the right to require both a source
and a.site sample of sand for any project, at any time. .
3. If a project applicant constructing a filter bed wishes to choose a sand supplier
other than those sand suppliers who are approved sources by the Division, then
the applicant must have the sand supplier submit a one (1) pound sand sample
(source sample) to the Division for analysis. If the sand sample from the supplier
is found to be adequate based on the above mentioned specifications (in #1), then
the sand may be shipped to the applicants filter bed site. The applicant or his
engineer, contractor, or agent must then also take a good composite sample of
the delivered sand. This second sample (site sample ) must then be submitted to
the Division for analysis and approval.
4. All sand is to be submitted to Mr. Russel L. Talley, Jr., N.C. Division of
Environmental Management, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7637.
Samples should not be sent directly to the Division's Laboratory.
5. All sand samples should be submitted sufficiently early to allow for a 30.day
processing period by the Division. All samples shall be clearly identified as
to source of sand supplier and/or particular project name, complete mailing
address, and telephone number, and type of project (sand filter bed or sludge
drying. bed).
6. All sand samples shall be processed by the following method:
a) Analysis by standard method by the Division's Laboratory utilizing the
Tyler Sieve Analysis for the sieve numbers identified on the attached
sheet.
b) Computations shall be conducted by the Sand Program Coordinator utilizing
the Tektronics Software Program developed by the Technical Services Unit.
This Software Program calculates the three (3) sand filter media specifi-
cations and a logarithmic graphical plot of the sieve analysis to an accuracy
of + 1.0%. Variation of the result for any one of the three (3) specified
parameter in excess of this accuracy will result in the sample being disapproved
by the Division.
c) The attached sheet is an example plot of the acceptable range for sand analysis.

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of The Una,crsity of 11c tit Carolina
Minerals Research Laboratory
180 Con Avenue
Asheville, N. C. 28801 U.S.A.
828.251.6155
828.251.6381 jfax)
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To: James R. Reid
CC: Bob Carland
From:.Robert Mensah-Biney
Date: May 23, 2008
Re: Particle Size Analysis of Sand to be used as Filter Media
We have completed the particle size analysis of the sand sample submitted by NCDENR. The
sample was processed by the standard dry Tyler Sieve Analysis with the Ro-Tap Testing
Sieve Shaker for the sieve numbers listed on the attached sheet provided. Results of the
screen analysis including a plot of cumulative weight percent retained versus the screen
openings are presented in this brief summary report. Triplicate screen analyses were
performed and the average values were used to prepare the cumulative curve. Effective size
and uniformity coefficient of the sand were determined from the cumulative curve. The raw
screen analyses data are attached to this report.
Effective size is determined by the size of the screen opening where 90 percent by weight of
the sand is retained on the screen. Uniformity Co -efficient is the ratio is the ratio of the size
of screen opening which will pass 60 percent of the sand to the effective size.
The filter sand sample had excessive amounts of fines, close to 13.5% passing 0.105 mm
screen opening, leading to very low estimated effective size of 0.032 mm. It was apparent
from the cumulative curve that the curve was almost asymptotic with the 90 % retained line
and the estimated value of 0.032 mm would be the maximum value possible. Based on the
estimated value of 0.032 mm for effective size, the uniformity co -efficient was determined to
be about 65.6. The calculated values for the three parameters were all outside the
specifications. Therefore, the sample would not be considered as good filtration sand.
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Table 1: Particle Size Analysis of Sand (average of triplicate analyses)
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Sieve Size
Weight
Weight
Cum. %
Cum. %
Tyler 4
(mm)
g
%
Retained
Passing
4
4.699
36.9
3.4
3.4
96.6
6
3.327
146.5
13.4
16.8
83.2
8
2.362
198.8
18.2
35.0
65.0
14
1.168
284.4
26.0
61.0
39.0
20
0.841
96.7
8.9
69.9
30.1
28
0.595
62.6
5.7
75.6
24.4
35
0.420
44.5
4.1
79.7
20.3
48
0.297
27.3
2.5
82.2
17.8
65
0.210
20.3
1.9
84.1
15.9.
100
0.149
13.5
1.2
85.3
14.7
150
0.105
11.8
1.1
86.4
13.6
200
0.075
6.6
0.6
87.0
13.0
325
0.044
8.7
0.8
87.8
12.2
400
0.037
6.6
0.6
88.4
11..6
Pan
-0.037 1
126.6
11.6
100.0
Total
1 1091.6
100.0
Table 2: Results of Parameters for the Sand sample
Test
Results
Specifications
Effective Size
0.032 mm
0.35 to 0.50 mm
Uniformity Co -efficient
65.6
<3.0
Dust (< 0.105 mm)
14.7%
<0.5 %

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Cumulative Weight % against Screen Openings
0
10000 1000 100 -10
Screen Openings, microns
Figure 1: Cumulative Weight Percent Curve for as -is Sand
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Introduction
Sand filter systems have been used for
wastewater treatment in the U.S. since the
late 1800s. In 1876, the community of
Lenox, Massachusetts, built a sand filter
system, and by 1893, six other communities
were using sand filters for wastewater
treatment. During this same time period, Sir
Edward Frankland of England was docu-
menting his work with natural sand beds.
An assessment conducted in 1985 by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
of intermittent sand filter (ISF) systems
revealed that sand filters are a low-cost,
mechanically simple alternative. More
recently, sand filter systems have been
serving subdivisions, mobile home parks,
rural schools, small communities, and other
generators of small wastewater flows.
Sand filters are a viable addition/
alternative to conventional methods when
site conditions are not conducive for proper
surface of the bed is intermittently dosed
with effluent that percolates in a single pass
through the sand to the bottom of the filter.
After being collected in the underdrain, the
treated effluent is transported to a line for
further treatment or disposal. The two basic
components of an ISF system are a primary
treatment unit(s) (a septic tank or other
sedimentation system) and a sand filter.
Figure 1 shows a schematic of a typical ISF.
ISFs remove contaminants in wastewa-
ter through physical, chemical, and biologi-
cal treatment processes. Although the
physical and chemical processes play an
important role in the removal of many
particles, the biological processes play the
most important role in sand filters.
ISFs are typically built below grade in
excavations 3 to 4 feet deep and lined with
an impermeable membrane where required.
The underdrain is surrounded by a layer of
graded gravel and crushed rock with the
upstream end brought to the
PVC lateral with Flushing valve
orifice shields
Filter fabric Air coil system
Valve box
0.5 to 0.75 in rock
Filter sand
0,375 in pea gravel Air coil (if used)
0.5 to 0.75 in rock To drainfield or
pump vault
41n slotted PVC 30 Mil
underdrain pipe PVC liner
Figure 1: Typical Cross Section of an Intermittent Sand Filter
Source: Orenco Systems, Inc., Sutherlin, Oregon (1998), used with permission
treatment and disposal of wastewater
through percolative beds/trenches. Sand
filters can be used on sites that have shallow
soil cover, inadequate permeability, high
This./act sheet was developed by I groundwater, and limited land area.
Clement Solomon, Peter Casey,;
Colleen Mackne, and Andrew Lake.
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Flows Clearinghouse
Process Description
ISFs have 24-inch deep filter beds of
carefully graded media. Sand is a commonly
used media, but anthracite, mineral tailings,
bottom ash, etc., have also been used. The
surface and vented. Pea gravel is
then placed on top of the graded
gravel, and then sand is laid
over top of the pea gravel.
Another layer of graded gravel
is laid down, with the distribu-
tion pipes running through it. A
flushing valve is located at the
end of each distribution lateral.
Lightweight filter fabric is
placed over the final course of
rock to keep silt from moving
into the sand while allowing air
and water to pass through. The
top of the filter is then back -
filled with loamy sand that may be planted
with grass. Buried ISFs are usually designed
for single homes. Listed below are some
common types of these sand filters.
Gravity Discharge 1SFs
One variety of buried ISFs, the gravity
discharge ISF, is usually located on a hillside
with the long axis perpendicular to the slope
to minimize the excavation required.
Because the effluent leaving the sand filter
flows out by gravity, the bottom of the sand
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filter must be several feet higher than the drainfield area. To
achieve that difference in elevations, a sand filter may be
constructed partially above ground.
Pumped Discharge ISFs
Another type of buried sand filter, the pumped discharge
sand filter, is usually sited on level ground, but its location in
relation to the drainfield is not critical since a pump located
within the sand filter bed allows effluent to be pumped to a
drainfield at any location or elevation. Discharge piping goes
over —not through —the sand filter liner, so the integrity of the
liner is protected.
Bottomless ISFs
A third type of buried sand filter has no impermeable liner
and does not discharge to a drainfield, but rather directly to the
soil below the sand.
Table I shows the typical design values for ISFs. These
values are based on past experience and current practices and
are not necessarily optimum values for a given application.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Some advantages and disadvantages of ISFs are listed
below:
Advantages
• ISFs produce a high quality effluent that can be used for drip
irrigation or can be surface discharged after disinfection.
• Drainfields can be small and shallow.
• ISFs have low energy requirements.
• ISFs are easily accessible for monitoring and do not require
skilled personnel to operate.
• No chemicals are required.
• If sand is not feasible, other suitable media could be substi-
tuted that may be found locally.
• Construction costs for ISFs are moderately low, and the labor
is mostly manual.
• The treatment capacity can be expanded through modular
design.
• _ISFs can be installed to blend into the surrounding landscape.
• The soil cover prevents odors.
Disadvantages
• The land area required may be a limiting factor.
• Regular (but minimal) maintenance is required.
• Odor problems could result from open filter configurations
and may require buffer zones from inhabited areas.
• If appropriate filter media are not available locally, costs
could be higher.
• Clogging of the filter media is possible.
• ISFs could be sensitive to extremely cold temperatures.
• ISFs may require an NPDES Permit when the effluent is
surface discharged.
Performance
Sand filters produce a high quality effluent with typical
concentrations of 5 mg/L or less of biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD) and suspended solids (SS), as well as nitrification of
80% or more of the applied ammonia. Phosphorus removals are
limited, but significant fecal coliform bacteria reductions can be
achieved.
Table 1: Typical Design Criteria for ISFs
Item I Design Criteria
Pretreatment
Minimum level: septic tank or equivalent
Filter medium
Material
Washed durable granular material
Effective size
0.25-0.75 mm
Uniformity coefficient
<4.0
Depth
18 to 36 in.
Underdrains
Type
Slotted or perforated pipe
Slope
0-0.1 %
Size
3-4 in.
Hydraulic loading
2-5 gal/ft2-day
Organic loading
0.0005-0.002 Ib/ft2-day
Pressure distribution
Pipe size
1-2 in.
Orifice size
1/8-1/4 in.
Head on orifice
3-6 ft.
Lateral spacing
1-4 ft.
Orifice spacing
1-4 ft.
Dosing
Frequency
12-48 times/day
Volume/orifice
0.15-0.30 gal/orifice-dose
Dosing tank volume
0.5-1.5 flow/day
Adapted from: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1980); Crites and
Tchobanoglous (1998) with permission
The performance of an ISF depends on the type and
biodegradability of the wastewater, the environmental factors
within the filter, and the design characteristics of the filter. The
most important environmental factors that determine the
effectiveness of treatment are media reaeration and temperature.
Reaeration makes oxygen available for the aerobic decomposi-
tion of the wastewater. Temperature directly affects the rate of
microbial growth, chemical reactions, and other factors that
contribute to the stabilization of wastewater within the ISF.
Filter performance is usually better in warmer climates than in
colder ones.
Discussed below are several process design parameters that
affect the operation and performance of ISFs.
The Degree of Pretreatment
An adequately sized, structurally sound, watertight septic
tank will ensure adequate pretreatment of typical domestic
wastewater.
Media Size
The effectiveness of a granular material as filter media is
dependent on the size, uniformity, and composition of the
grains. The size of the granular media correlates with the surface
area available to support the microorganisms that treat the
wastewater and consequently affects the quality of the filtered
effluent.
Media Depth
Adequate sand depth must be maintained so that the zone of
capillarity does not infringe on the upper zone required for
treatment.
Hydraulic Loading Rate
In general, the Higher the hydraulic load, the lower the
effluent quality for a given media. High hydraulic loading rates
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.e typically used for filters with a larger media size or systems
that receive higher quality wastewater.
Organic Loading Rate
The application of organic material in the filter bed is a
factor that affects the performance of ISFs. Hydraulic loading
rates should be set to accommodate the varying organic load
that can be expected in the applied wastewater. As with hydrau-
lic loading, an increase in the organic loading rate results in
reduced effluent quality.
Dosing Techniques and Frequency
It is essential that a dosing system provide unifonn
distribution (time and volume) of wastewater across the filter.
The system must also allow sufficient time between doses for
reaeration of the pore space. Reliable dosing is achieved by
pressure -dosed manifold distribution systems.
Operation and Maintenance
The daily operation and maintenance (O&M) of large filter
systems is generally minimal when properly sized. Buried sand
filters used for residential application can perform for extended
periods of time.
Primary O&M tasks require minimal time and include
monitoring the influent and effluent, inspecting the dosing
equipment, maintaining the filter surface, checking the dis-
charge head on the orifices, and flushing the distribution
manifold annually. In addition, the pumps should be installed
with quick disconnect couplings for easy removal. The septic
tank should be checked for sludge and scum buildup and
pumped as needed. Table 2 below lists the typical O&M tasks
for ISFs.
Table 2: Recommended 0&M for ISFs
Item
O&M Requirement
Pretreatment
Depends on process; remove solids from
septic tank or other pretreatment unit.
Dosing chamber
Pumps and controls
Check every 3 months.
Timer sequence
Check and adjust every 3 months.
Appurtenances
Check every 3 months.
Filter media
Raking
As needed.
Replacement
Skim sand when heavy incrustations occur;
replace sand to maintain design depth.
Other
Weed as needed.
Monitor/calibrate distribution device as
needed.
Prevent ice sheeting.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1980)
In extremely cold temperatures, adequate precautions must
be taken to prevent freezing of the filter system by using
removable covers.
Application
Placer County, California
Placer County, California, in the last 20 years has had to
develop their land with onsite systems due to the popularity of
their rural homes at elevations of 100 to 4,000 feet. The county
extends along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
from Lake Tahoe through the foothills and into the Great
Central Valley. Large areas of the county have marginal soil
quality, shallow soil depth, and shallow perched groundwater
levels.
In 1990, a program was initiated to permit the use of the
Oregon -type ISF systems on an experimental basis to evaluate
their performance and other related factors.
The ISF systems used in this study had the following
components: a conventional septic tank followed by a separate
pump vault; a plywood structure with a 30 mil PVC liner for the
filter and appurtenances; carefully graded and clean sand 24
inches deep; a gravel over -layer and under -layer containing the
pressurized piping manifold to distribute the septic tank effluent
over the bed; and a collection manifold to collect the wastewa-
ter. The dimensions of the filter (for both three- and four
bedroom homes) was 19 feet x 19 feet at a design loading rate
of 1.23 galffe/day. Summarized below in Table 3 are the results
obtained from 30 ISF systems serving single-family homes
during warm and cold weather.
Table 3: Comparison of Effluents from Single -Family
Residential Septic Tanks and ISFs for 30 Systems in Placer
County
Effluent
Characteristic
Septic Tank
Effluent
ISF
Effluent
% Change
CBODS
160:2 (15)*
2.17 (44)*
98
TSS
72.9 (15)*
16.2 (44)*
78
NO; N
<0.1 (15)*
31.1 (44)'
99
NH,-N
47.8 (15)*
4.6 (44)*
90
TKN
61.8 (15)* ,
5.9 (44)*
90
TN
61.8 (151
37.4 (44)*
40
TC
6.82 x 105 (13)*
7.30 x 10Z (45)*
99 (3 logs)
FC
1,14 x 105 (13)*
1.11 x 10' (43)*
99 (3 logs)
Number of
systems sampled
15 30
*Number of samples
CBODS, TSS, and nitrogen expressed as mg/L; arithmetic mean. Fecal
and total coliform expressed as geometric mean of MPN/100 mL.
Source: Cagle and Johnson (1994), used with permission from the American
Society of Agricultural Engineers
The results of this study indicate that ISF systems showed a
marked improvement in their effluent quality over septic tanks.
Although the systems performed well, nitrogen and bacteria
were not totally removed, which indicates that ISF systems
should be used only where soil types and separations from the
groundwater are adequate. Other findings were that early
involvement of stakeholders is vital to the program's success;
that effective system maintenance is essential; and that the local
learning curve allows errors that adversely affect system
performance.
Boone County, Missouri
A pressure -dosed ISF was installed and monitored on the
site of a three -bedroom single-family residence in Boone
County, Missouri. The sand filter, followed by a shallow
drainfield, replaced a lagoon and was installed to serve as a
demonstration site for the county. The soil condition at this site
con inuC'd......
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Table 5: Cost Estimate for Single -Family Residence
Item
Cost ($)
Capital Costs
Construction costs
1,500-gallon single compartment septic/pump tank
@ 57cents/gallon
850
ISF complete equipment package (includes dual
simplex panel, pump pkg., tank risers, lids, liner,
lateral kit, orifice shields, etc.)
3,200
Installation (includes excavation and media costs)
3,000
Non -component costs
750
Engineering (includes soils evaluation, siting, design
submittal, and construction inspections)
2,000
Contingencies (includes permit fees)
1,000
Land
May vary
Total Capital Costs
10,800
Annual O&M Costs
Labor @ $65/hr. (2 hrs./yr.)
130/yr.
Power @ 10 cents/kWh
May vary
Sludge disposal
' 25/yr.
'Septic tank pumping interval based on 7 years with five occupants
Data supplied by Orenco Systems, Inc., Sutherlin, Oregon (1998)
California." On -Site Wastewater Treatment: Proceedings of
the Seventh International Symposium on Individual and
Small Community Sewage Systems. Atlanta, Georgia.
Crites, R. and G. Tchobanoglous. 1998. Small and Decentral-
ized Wastewater Management Systems. The McGraw-Hill
Companies. New York, New York.
Sievers, D. M. 1998. "Pressurized Intermittent Sand Filter With
Shallow Disposal Field for a Single Residence in Boone
County, Missouri." On -Site Wastewater Treatment: Proceed-
ings of the Eighth International Symposium on Individual
and Small Community Sewage Systems. Orlando, Florida.
Tarquin, A.; R. Bustillos; and K. Rutherford. 1993. ".Evaluation
of a Cluster Wastewater Treatment System in an El Paso
Colonia." Texas On -Site Wastewater Treatment and
Research Council Conference Proceedings.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1980. Design Manual:
Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems. EPA
Office of Water. EPA Office of Research & Development.
Cincinnati, Ohio. EPA 625/1-80-012.
. 1992. Manual: Wastewater Treatment/Disposal.for
Small Communities. EPA Office of Research & Devel-
opment. EPA Office of Water. Washington, D.C.
EPA/625/R-92/005
The mention of trade names or commercial products does
not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by
the National Small Flows Clearinghouse (NSFC) or U.S. EPA.
For more information on intermittent sand filters or a list
of other• fact sheets, contact the NSFC at West Virginia Univer-
sity, P.O. Box 6064, Morgantown, WV 26506-6064. Phone:
[phone] or [phone]. Fax: [phone]. World
Wide Web site: http://www.nsfc.wvu.edu.
The NSFC provides free and low-cost informational
services and products to help homeowners and small communi-
ties address their wastewater needs. Also, information about
manufacturers, consultants, regulations, and facilities can be
obtained from the NSFC' databases.
.s normally acceptable for septic tank effluent, but the top 30 to
35 cm had been removed to constrict the original sewage lagoon.
The existing septic tank was found to be acceptable and
was retrofitted with a pump vault and a high -head submersible
pump for pressure dosing the sand filter. The sand filter effluent
drained into the pump vault in the center of the sand filter,
which then pressure dosed two shallow soil trenches constructed
with chambers. The system was installed in October 1995; and
the performance was monitored for 15 months.
The sand filter used in this study consistently produced a
high quality effluent with low BOD, SS, and ammonia nitrogen
(NH; N). Table 4 below lists the various parameters studied. The
aerobic environment in the sand filter is evident from the
conversion rate of NH, N to nitrate nitrogen (NO,-N) that also
resulted in no odor problems. The fecal coliform numbers were
consistently reduced by four log units.
Table 4: Effluent Characteristics of the ISF
Parameter
Septic Tank
Sand Filter
% Change
BOD (mg/L)
297
3
99.0
TSS (mg/L)
44
3
93.2
NH4 N (mg/L) .
37
0.48
98.7
NO3 N (mg/L)
0.07
27
38,471
Fecal coliform (#/100 mL)
4.56E+05
7.28E+01
99.9
Source: Sievers (1998), used with permission from the American Society of
Agricultural Engineers
The average electricity use by this system was 9.4 kWh/
month, and the cost of operating two pumps in the system has
been less than 70 cents per month. The high quality effluent
produced by the sand filter also reduced the size of the absorp-
tion area.
Cost
Table 5 shows costs for single -pass sand filters used for a
single-family residence (10 feet x 36 feet). For a single-family
home, the main construction costs, primarily for labor and
materials, generally run from $7,000 to $10,000 where installers
have experience with sand filters. It should be noted, however,
that these are typical costs, and actual costs will vary from site
to site.
The cost of an ISF system depends on the labor, materials,
site, capacity of the system, and characteristics of the wastewa-
ter. The main factors that determine construction costs are land
and media, which are very site -specific.
Energy costs are mostly associated with the pumping of
wastewater onto the filter. The energy costs typically range
between 3 to 6 cents per day. Consequently, the energy costs of
sand filters are lower than most small community wastewater
processes, except for lagoons.
References
Anderson, D. L.; R. L. Siegrist; and R. J. Otis. 1985. "Technol-
ogy Assessment of Intermittent Sand Filters." U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA). Municipal Environmental
Research Laboratory. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cagle, W. A. and L. A. Johnson. December 11-13, 1994.
"Onsite Intermittent Sand Filter Systems: A Regulatory/
Scientific Approach to Their Study in Placer County,
Intermittent Sand Filters

® Small Community Wastewater Issues Explained to the Public
hanks to a technology that was
developed more than 100 years
ago, countless homes, schools,
businesses, and small commu-
nities in rural areas have an alternative to
centralized wastewater treatment.
Sand filters treat wastewater using
naturally occurring physical, biological,
and chemical processes. They are one of
the best options for additional onsite
treatment where septic tank/soil absorption
systems have failed or are restricted due to
high groundwater, shallow bedrock, poor
soils, or other site conditions. They also can
be a good choice for homes, businesses,
institutions, and small residential develop-
ments and communities in areas where
centralized treatment is unavailable or too
expensive.
Sand filters usually are used as the second
step in wastewater treatment after solids in
raw wastewater have been separated out in
a septic tank, aerobic unit, or other
sedimentation tank. Wastewater treated by
sand filtration is usually colorless and
odorless and, depending on local.environ-
mental conditions and regulations,
sometimes can be disinfected and dis-
charged directly to surface water. When
discharged to soil, sand filter effluent can
receive further treatment in a soil absorp-
tion field, even at some sites where
conventional septic tank/soil absorption
systems cannot be used.
Over the years, sand filters have proven
to be a reliable technology when they are
properly designed, constructed, and
maintained. Their performance is consis-
tent and they have low operation and
maintenance requirements. In addition,
overall treatment costs often compare
favorably with other alternative systems.
Q Household wastewater
© Septic tank
® Distribution pipes
Q Sand filter bed
® Underdrain to further treatment
Why Consider Sand Filters?
Small CommunityQfficialg-':
Sand filters cost less to construct than
centralized .treatment -systems.
They are energy -efficient.
This issue of Pipeline provides an over-
view of three types of sand filters, their
design, how they work, and their advan-
tages and disadvantages for homes and
small communities. Operation and
maintenance issues also are discussed.
Readers are encouraged to reprint
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include them in flyers, newsletters, or
educational presentations. Please include
the name and phone number of the
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(NSFC) on the reprinted information and
send us a copy for our files.
If you have any questions about
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More goes on inside a sand filter than
meets the eye. On one hand, sand filters
are simple in design and easy to operate
and maintain. What is surprising about
them are the complex processes that take
place in them naturally, which, together,
result in wastewater treatment.
What Are Sand Filters?
Sand filters are constructed beds of sand
or other suitable granular material usually
two to three feet deep. The filter materials
(called media) are sometimes contained in
a liner made of concrete, plastic, or other
impermeable material. Depending on the
design, the filter may be situated above
ground, partially above ground, or below
ground, and the filter surface may be open
or covered.
Partially treated wastewater is applied to
the filter surface in intennittent doses and
receives treatment as it slowly trickles
through the media. In most sand filters, the
wastewater then collects in an underdrain
and flows to further treatment and/or
disposal.
Sand filter units are constructed or
assembled onsite by a licensed contrac-
tor —preferably one who has specific sand
filter experience. Most materials are
available locally, sometimes with the
exception of filter media. If the appropriate
media cannot be obtained nearby, it must
be shipped in, which can greatly increase
the filter's cost.
Suitable filter media can be purchased
from aggregate companies or other
suppliers. The media must be as clean and
uniform in size as possible to allow the
wastewater to flow correctly through it.
If not, smaller grains will settle in the
spaces between the larger grains, leaving
no place for the wastewater to flow. (A
typical flow pattern is shown in the graphic
on this page.)
There are different sand filter types and
designs. Some are better suited for small
communities, clusters of homes, large
businesses, or institutions, while others are
more appropriate for individual homes and
small businesses. (A few common sand
filter types are described in this issue
beginning with the articles on page 3.)
Sand Filter Basics
There are a few basic operating and
design principles common to every type of
sand filter system.
First, to prevent the filter from clogging,
the wastewater must be pretreated to
remove solids and scum. Pretreatment
usually takes place in a septic tank, Imhoff
tank, or aerobic unit. Screens or filters are
sometimes used in the pretreatment tank as
an additional step to ensure that no solids
carry over to the filter in times of heavy
water use.
After the solids have been removed, a
pump equipped with an adjustable timing
mechanism or a siphon doses the wastewa-
ter to the filter in timed intervals or when
the tank becomes full. Applications are
spaced intermittently to allow the filter
media to drain between doses. This ensures
that oxygen is introduced in the filter with
every dose of wastewater. Oxygen is
critical to the biological and chemical
treatment processes that take place inside
the filter.
It also is important that the wastewater be
applied evenly across the filter surface.
This is accomplished either by flooding the
surface completely with a thin layer of
wastewater, or spraying or applying the
wastewater evenly through a network of
distribution pipes.
How Treatment Occurs
As the wastewater percolates slowly
through the filter media, natural physical,
biological, and chemical processes
combine to provide treatment, Most
treatment occurs in the first 6 to 12 inches
of the filter surface.
Some of the organic matter breaks down
in the filter. Particles stick to grain surfaces
or get caught in crevices or voids on grains
or in spaces between grains. In addition,
negatively charged grain surfaces can
attract positively charged waste particles
and bond with them through a process
called adsorption. Chemical bonding also
takes place as certain particles in the
wastewater come in contact with and react
with the media.
Probably the most interesting thing about
sand filters is that they accomplish much of
the treatment through biological processes.
Like the soil in every backyard, sand filters
are home to a variety of organisms, many of
which contribute to treatment by consum-
ing organic matter in the wastewater.
Bacteria are the most abundant organisms
in the filters, and they do most of the work.
There are other beneficial life forms found
Typical Flow Pattern Through Filter Media
in the filters, such as protozoa and worms,
which also contribute to treatment.
After the filter has had a chance to
mature —usually after a period of approxi-
mately two weeks —a miniature ecological
systern develops as the organisms multiply
and rely on each other to survive.
The most significant part of the filter
ecosystem is a thick layer called the biomat,
which eventually forms near the surface of
the filter. This layer contains bacteria which
consume particles in the wastewater. In
turn, protozoa feed on the bacteria and help
prevent the biomat from becoming so dense
that it,clogs the filter. This balance between
the various life forms and the physical and
chemical processes that take place in the
sand filter results in extremely efficient
wastewater treatment requiring minimal
operation and maintenance.
Eventually, the biomat in some filters
does become clogged, and the top layer of
sand needs to be raked or removed as part
of regular filter maintenance. 6
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Common Sand Filter Designs
®and filters are a versatile
technology and there are many
possible sand filter system
designs. Intermittent sand filters receive
and treat wastewater in doses. Three of the
most common types of sand filters —
buried, open, and recirculating —are
intermittent designs. (Seepage S for a
discussion of recirculating sand filters. )
Buried Sand Filters
The most common sand filters used for
homes, small businesses, and other small
flows require little maintenance and work
completely underground.
Buried sand filters are constructed onsite
and usually require an excavation of four
ppetpeatmelit
Pretreatment is very important to sand
filter performance. Solids in the waste-
water must be removed by some method
of pretreatment or primary treatment or
else they will clog the filter. Septic tanks,
aerobic -units, screens, and other pretreat-
ment methods should operate properly
and receive regular maintenance.
Septic tanks are the most common and
usually the least expensive pretreatment
method for sand filters.
iifil
The composition, size, uniformity, and
depth of the media all affect sand filter
performance.
In some areas where sand is not
available locally, other materials, such as
crushed glass, anthracite, garnet, mineral
tailings, or bottom ash, have been used
for filter media. Characteristics of the
media's composition, such as its solubility,
acidity, and hardness, must be considered
in the filter design. It also is extremely
important that the media be washed. It
should be inspected for cleanliness by an
engineer or other qualified individual
before it is used in the filter.
The size and uniformity of the grains
also affect performance, filter depth, and
the amount of wastewater that can be
treated at one time.
The media grains are sorted and
measured through a series of mechanical
to five feet. Before construction, a thorough
site evaluation is needed to ensure the filter
bed will be level. The filter also must be
sited to avoid contact with groundwater and
excess surface water runoff. (Refer to the
graphic on page 1 for an example of a
buried sand filter.)
Depending on local regulations and site
conditions, the entire buried filter unit may
be contained in an impermeable membrane
liner. Underdrain pipes and a graded layer
of washed gravel or crushed rock are placed
at the bottom of the filter bed —with the
finer gravel on top of the coarser gravel to
keep the media grains from washing into
the underdrains.
sieves. The grains should be relatively
uniform in size to prevent clogging.
"Effective size" and "uniformity coeffi-
cient" are measurements used to express
these characteristics. Effective sizes for
sand filter media range from 0.3 min to
3 mrn in diameter. Each sand filter type
has its own media size range requirements.
(Refer to the table on page 4 for more infor-
mation.) Auniformity coefficient of four or
less is recommended for all filter media.
In addition, the media should be neither
too coarse nor too fine. Coarse media may
allow wastewater to pass too quickly
through the filter without receiving
adequate treatment, while very fine media
can slow down treatment too much, is
prone to clogging, and can keep oxygen
from reaching certain parts of the filter.
Filter depth depends on the type of filter
and media size, but normally ranges from
24 to 36 inches. Most treatment occurs in
the first 6 to 12 inches, but a few additional
inches improves overall performance, path-
ogen removal, and allows for maintenance.
n 9 e,
Organic loading rate depends on the
strength of the wastewater. Depending on
its source, wastewater may contain more
or less organic material requiring treat-
ment. Strong wastewater containing high
levels of organic material can reduce the
filter's performance over time and increase
the need for maintenance.
The filter media is then placed on top of
the layer of fine gravel. As with all sand
filters, the depth of the media depends on
the size of the grains and other factors, but
normally ranges from 24 to 36 inches.
Another graded layer of gravel is placed
on top of the media bed and surrounds a
network of distribution pipes. However, the
order is reversed this time and the finer
gravel is placed under the coarser gravel
closest to the media bed. A geotextile fabric
is placed on top of the entire filter bed and
then is covered with backfill material.
Most buried sand filters are dosed twice a
day or as often as is naturally dictated by
Continued on page 4
rdup. Wadding Flate
Hydraulic loading rate is the amount of
wastewater applied to the filter in one day.
Sand filters are less effective at removing
certain pathogens and other wastes from
wastewater at high hydraulic loading rates.
The appropriate rate is determined based on
the dosing pattern, the size of the media,
and the organic loading rate.
Do shigMethod and Dequency
Careful dosing and even distribution of
the wastewater across the filter surface are
needed to ensure consistent treatment.
Uneven distribution may cause one part of
the filter to become overloaded, and
wastewater can be flushed through the filter
before receiving adequate treatment. Too
frequent dosing causes similar problems.
Doses should be spaced to allow the filter
adequate time to drain and reaerate.
c1fim ate and Temperature
All wastewater treatment methods that
rely on natural processes are affected by
temperature. Treatment slows down in cold
temperatures, so organic loading rates must
be lower to maintain treatment. Freezing
also can be a problem with certain filter
designs, such as recirculating filters and
open filters, and some designs may be
inappropriate for cold climates. Sometimes
adjusting hydraulic loading rates and
dosing frequencies can help filter per-
formance in low temperatures.
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Continued from page 3
household water use. After the wastewater
receives treatment, it collects in the
underdrains and then usually either flows to
disinfection in a chlorination unit and to
surface discharge or directly to a soil
absorption field for further treatment and
subsurface discharge.
The underdrains are sloped toward the
outlet and vented at the surface at the
upstream end. If possible, the surface vent
should be located away from residences to
minimize possible odor problems.
Buried sand filters are designed to
How Well Do
Sand Filters Perform?
Depending on the system design, sand
filters are capable of reducing five-day
biochemical oxygen demand (BODO and
total suspended solids (TSS) in wastewa-
ter to 10 milligrams per liter or less.
Both BOD5 and TSS are indicators
used by regulatory agencies to assess
treatment and its potential impact on the
environment. BOD5 is a measure of the
amount of oxygen microorganisms need
to consume and break down organic
matter. TSS is a measure of the amount
of waste particles suspended in the
wastewater.
Sand filters also remove many
pathogens, such as viruses and harmful
bacteria. However, disinfection or further
treatment may be necessary before the
effluent can safely be returned to the
environment.
One disadvantage of sand filters is that
they are not very effective at removing
phosphorus from wastewater. Therefore,
additional treatment may be required in
some phosphorus sensitive areas.
Sand filters are not permitted in all
areas. Regulations concerning their use
and final treatment and disposal of their
effluent vary widely. Check with your local
health department or state regulatory
agency for permit requirements in your
area. (Refer to page 7 for contact
information.)
receive hydraulic loads of approximately
1.2 to 1.5 gallons per square foot per day.
This is a relatively low rate compared with
other sand filters, which helps to ensure
that the filter does not become overloaded
or clogged and that it can work up to 20
years without maintenance.
Due to this low hydraulic loading rate,
buried filters usually require more surface
area to treat the same amount of wastewa-
ter as other sand filters. However, with
good landscaping techniques, the land used
for buried sand filters can be available for
other aesthetic uses.
And, although the filter itself does not
require maintenance, regular maintenance is
essential for the septic tank or other pretreat-
ment tank to prevent solids from clogging
the filter. (Refer to the sidebar on page 6.)
Maintenance is also important for screens,
pumps, siphons, timers, disinfection units,
and components of soil absorption fields.
Oper, Sand Fifteps
Open sand filters —which are often
simply called intermittent sand filters —are
a practical option for treating wastewater
from small cormnunities, residential
developments, recreational areas, shopping
centers, and institutions. They are used
most often for sources generating up to
120,000 gallons of wastewater per day.
Open sand filters are similar in design to
buried sand filters, except they always are
at least partially above ground. Depending
on local regulations, site conditions, and
the size of the filter, they may be contained
in an impenneable synthetic liner or
concrete. (Refer to the graphic above for an
example of an open sand filter design.)
Open Sand Filter
1� Distribution pipes
Q2 Filter media
Fine gravel
®Coarse gravel
50 Underdrain
Because the filter surface is accessible
and easy to maintain, open sand filters are
more practical than buried filters for treating
large volumes of wastewater. Hydraulic
loading rates for open filters typically range
from two to five gallons per square foot per
day and could be higher in some cases.
In addition, open filters usually have two
or more beds that can be operated in parallel
or in series, which allows parts of the filter
to be rested while others are working.
In spite of their name, many open sand
filters have removable covers to insulate
them from extreme cold weather, mini-
mize maintenance, and reduce odors,
which can be a nuisance.
Because odors are generated when
septic tank effluent is dosed to the filter
surface, open sand filters should be sited
downwind from residences and businesses.
Where this is impractical, other options
should be considered, such as using a
recirculating sand filter. 6
Typical Design Values
Design Factor
Fop Sand filteps*
Buried
Open
Recirculating
Pretreatment
----- --..... _............._._.._....... Must include settling/removal of solids --
... .... -..... ................ --_--
Media
Material
....... . ........ ................... I .........
_.... .... Washed. Durable Granular Material _....__
......... _.......... ........... _....._....
Effective size
0.3-1 mm
0.3-1 mm
0.8-3 mm
Unif. Coeff.
<4.0
<4.0
<4.0
Depth
24-36 inches
24-36 inches
24-36 inches - -
Hydraulic Loading
<15 gpd/ft2
- 2-5 gpd/ft2 -
- 3-5 gpo1ft2
(based on forward flow only)
Organic Loading
...... _.... _._............... .:. .............................
_. <5 x 10 -31bs. BOD5/day/ft2........ .........._......._
................ ........ ......
... _............ .................
.:.,.. <2.4 x 10 -2 kg. BOD5/day/m2 __:.......
........ _......... ...
Media Temperature
>5° C
>Y C
>51 C -
Dosing Frequency
12 per day
>2 per day
5-10 min./30 min.
Recirculation Ratio
NA
NA -
3:1 to 5:1 -
"The values above only show typical design critetlo for sand
filters and do not represent all possibilities.
Adopted from: Anderson at
al. 1985. -Technology Assessment of Intermittent Sand Fillers." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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In the late 1960s, two engineers with the
Illinois Department of Health, Michael
Hines and R. E. (Tony) Favreau, set out to
solve a common problem facing their area.
Although sand filters were the best
treatment option for many local sites with
poor soils or other limiting conditions, the
odors associated with them made them
unsuitable for more developed areas. .
In response to this challenge, the two
developed an innovative sand filter
design -the recirculating sand filter —
which has been widely adapted and used
ever since for schools, homes, businesses,
recreational areas, and small communities.
Recirculating sand filters eliminate odors
by ensuring an adequate supply of oxygen
to the wastewater. (Refer to the graphic
below for an example of a recirculating
sand filter design.)
Recirculating
Sand Filter �/�
HSS
0 From pretreatment
0 To disinfection/discharge
0 Float valve
0 Bleed line
© Submersible pump
Q Filter effluent line
In a recirculating sand filter, wastewater
flows by gravity from a septic tank to a
recirculation tank, which is equipped with
a pump, a timing mechanism, and float
valves. The wastewater is pumped to the
filter when the wastewater reaches a
certain level in the tank or in timed doses.
After receiving treatment in the sand
filter, the wastewater collects in under -
drains and a portion of it is directed back
to the recirculation tank, where it mixes
with the septic tank effluent and is recircu-
lated to the sand filter. The remaining sand
filter effluent bypasses the recirculation
tank and goes directly to disinfection or
further treatment.
The ratio of sand filter effluent that is
recirculated ranges from 3:1 to 5:1. How
this amount is controlled varies with
individual system designs. Weirs, moveable
gates, and other devices can be used to
direct part of the flow from the sand filter
underdrains to the recirculation tank.
In the example shown in the graphic
below, an upside-down tee pipe in the
recirculation tank connects to the sand filter
underdrains. A rubber ball in a screened
cage rises with the water in the tank and
plugs the tee when the tank reaches a
certain level. When this happens, the
remaining sand filter effluent bypasses the
recirculation tank and flows directly on to
disinfection or further treatment and/or
disposal.
However recirculation is achieved, the
result is that the wastewater applied to the
0 Perforated underdrain piping
0 Layered support gravel
0 Filter media
m Riser pipe
m Distribution piping
® Recirculation pump discharge
sand filter is weaker and contains more
oxygen than straight septic tank effluent,
which eliminates odors. The final sand
filter effluent also is of higher quality and
ranges from 2 to 5 mg/L BOD, and from 3
to 5 mg/LTSS.
Recirculating sand filter media ranges
from an effective size of 0.8 nun to 3 mm,
which is somewhat coarser than other sand
filter media and, therefore, less prone to
clogging. Hydraulic loading rates typically
range from three to five gallons per square
foot per day, meaning that less land area is
generally needed to treat the same amount
of wastewater than with other sand filter
designs. Energy and routine maintenance
How Much Do
Sand Filters Cost?
Exact costs for sand filter construction,
operation, and maintenance depend on
the filter design and local costs for labor
and materials. Costs for pretreatment
and additional treatment and disposal
requirements are more than for other sand
filters but are still minimal and much less
than is required for extended aeration
package plants.
One drawback to recirculating sand filters
is they are more sensitive to cold tempera-
tures and prone to freezing than systems
that are regularly dosed with warm septic
tank effluent. This problem sometimes can
be offset by adjusting the dosing frequency
and the recirculation ratio or by covering
the sand filter bed.
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Sand filters performance depends on
pretreatment tanks working properly.
The following Pipeline issues contain
useful information about the siting,
design, construction, installation,
operation, and maintenance of septic
tanks and aerobic units —two common
pretreatment methods for sand filter
systems.
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Systems: A Practical Alternative for
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Homeowners."
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Most operation and maintenance require-
ments for open and recirculating sand filter
beds are simple and can be performed by
homeowners, unskilled staff, or volunteers.
Exactly how much maintenance is needed
varies by system design and can be best
determined after working with the filter
over a period of a year or more. Buried
sand filter beds are the exception and can
work up to 20 years without maintenance.
Routine maintenance of open and
recirculating sand filter beds includes
periodic leveling and raking the surface and
raking or removing the surface layer when
it begins to clog. How often clogging
occurs will depend on organic loading rates
and the filter media size.
For example, sand filters receiving septic
tank effluent may need more frequent
attention than those receiving aerobic unit
effluent, because the organic strength of the
septic tank effluent is higher. In addition,
because recirculating sand filters use coarser
media and receive lower organic loading
rates, they tend to clog less frequently.
Sometimes simply raking the filter
surface will not suffice and the top half -
.inch to one -inch layer of media must be
removed. Most sand filters are designed to
be deep enough to allow several layers to
be removed before the media needs to be
replenished or replaced.
Filter beds that are exposed to sunlight
should be weeded regularly and may de-
velop algal mats that need to be removed.
Maintenance for other parts of the system
may include periodic inspection and service
by a qualified professional. For example,
pretreatment tanks and disinfection units
need to be inspected and pumped, and
electrical components, such as pumps and
timers need to be checked and serviced
according to manufacturer recommendations.
Pumps often are designed to last from 10
to 25 years, but eventually need to be
replaced. Pipes, valves, and other system
components need to be checked regularly,
and screens and filters need to be cleaned.
(Refer to the sidebar at left and the table
below for more information.)
Many larger sand filters are operated in
sections to allow portions of the filter bed
to rest by switching the sections to be
dosed. It also is sometimes necessary to
regulate hydraulic loading rates to prevent
the filter from being overloaded or to
prevent the filter surface from freezing.
Another cold -weather operating strategy
entails raking the filter bed in a pattern of
ridges and furrows and flooding the surface
until an ice sheet forms. The filter can then
be loaded below the insulating sheet of ice.
General maintenance requirements for
both open and recirculating sand filters are
summarized in the table below.
Item
Requirement
Pretreatment
Depends on process (septic tank, aerobic unit, etc.)
Dosing chamber
Pumps and controls
Check every 3 months.
Timer sequence
Check and adjust every '3 months.
Appurtenances
Check every 3months. .
Filter media
Raking
Check every 3 months. If drainage time between doses has
increased significantly, rake top 3 in. (for, surface filters only).
Replacement
Skim media when heavy incrustations occur. Add new media
when depth falls below 24 in. Rest when ponded continuously.
Replace top 2-3 in. media when surface ponds.more than 12 in.
deep. Rest while alternate unit in operation (60 days).-
Other
Weed as required.
Maintain distribution device as required.
Protect against ice sheeting.
Check high water alarm (for open sand filters only).
Adapted from: U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. 1980. Design Manual: onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems.
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tifiaryland County Explores New Filter n
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, has
hundreds of miles of shoreline along the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. In this
environmentally sensitive area, homes on
very small lots using septic systems are
common. Many sites have soils that are
slowly permeable with high groundwater
levels.
In 1987, the county began using small
recirculating sand filters that produce a
high -quality effluent with reduced nitrogen
levels. Since then, more than 250 recircu-
lating filters have been installed at local
residences.
"The use of recirculating sand filters for
individual homes has been very challeng-
ing," explains Richard Piluk, an engineer
with Anne Arundel County who designed
many of the systems. "Our goal is to ensure
a high level of wastewater treatment for the
area by designing systems that are appro-
priate for local site conditions and that
require very little maintenance on the part
of the homeowner."
To achieve this goal, the county has
experimented with several innovative
design features for recirculating sand
filters. For example, the surface area of a
typical single -residence recirculating filter
in Anne Arundel County is only 45 square
feet, making it suitable for small lots.
In addition, most of the filter units are
above -ground in concrete liners to allow
The National Small Flows Clearinghouse
(NSFC) continuously updates its databases
and other resources to provide the latest
information about sand filters and other
wastewater technologies and issues.
TheNTSFC's';'
)<,o-,I asl-, for example, recently was
reorganized to make it more useful and
efficient for callers, who can now request
searches by more of 80 products or 34
service categories, including sand filters.
Homeowners, community officials, and
engineers who want up-to-date information
about local sand filter manufacturers,
suppliers, and consultants who specialize in
sand filters can contact NSFC and order a
customized search of the database.
Another valuable resource at NSFC is the
New research
recirculation and gravity flow to shallow
soil absorption fields with the use of a
single pump.
Originally, all of the filters were designed
to use sand media with an effective size of
1 mm. However, recent filters are using an
experimental expanded shale media with
an approximate size of 9 mm. The coarser
media provides similar treatment and
should be less prone to clogging.
"The expanded shale also weighs much
less than the sand," says Piluk. "Because of
this, we are now designing a filter unit for
individual homes that can be completely
constructed and assembled off -site using
precast concrete containers. The lighter
media makes it feasible to load the whole
unit on a truck for delivery to the site."
This newest innovation could translate
into substantial savings, not only for local
residents, but for homeowners in every part
of the country.
Other innovative features with potential
national relevance are being monitored in
residential systems in Anne Arundel
County as part of the National Onsite
Demonstration Project (NODP). Data from
the demonstration sites will be included in
a report to Congress later this year.
For information about the NODP, contact
the National Small Flows Clearinghouse at
[phone] or [phone].
from periodicals is always being added to
the database, and callers can request
searches for abstracts of the latest articles
on sand filters and other subjects.
The NSFC also offers an updated
Coo It k �, -Rstcl t ,.,;., .. list of agencies,
organizations, and programs that provide a
variety of assistance and services to small
communities concerning wastewater projects.
In addition, the NSFC maintains a
,: ar m. sw, which provides
communities with contacts and information
about other communities using specific
wastewater systems or technologies.
For more information about the NSFC's
resources or to mquest a customized
database search, contact an NSFC
technical assistance specialist at (800)
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The NSFC offers a variety of technical
assistance and freei and low-cost informa-
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technologies for small communities, Just
a few of the NSFC's many resources and
services are mentioned in this newsletter.
Call the NSFC at [phone] or
293-4191 for more information.
Local Health Departments
Residents of small communities inter-
ested in sand filters and -other wastewater
systems should contact.their local health
departments formore information about
local regulations and requirements:.
Health :department s are usually listed.in" "
the government section or blue pages ofv
local phone directories.
Extension Service Offices
Many universities have U.S. Department '.
of Agriculture Extension Service offices
on campus and in:otherlocations that
provide.a variety of services and
assistance to small communities. Contact -
the NSFC for the number of the office in
your area, or call.the U.S. Department of
Agriculture at [phone].
Rural Community Assistance
Program (RCAP)
RCAPis a network of nonprofit organiza-
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low-income communities concerning
almost every aspect of planning wastewa-
ter projects. Call RCAP's national office at,
(703).771-8636 or the NSFC for the
number of your regional--RCAP office.
National Rural Water
Association (NRWA)
NRWAis a nonprofit association organized
to represent small water and wastewater
utilities in each state and to meet their
needs with operation, maintenance,
management, funding, and political
concerns. It offers a'variety of assistance
and services. Contact the NSFC for the
number of your state RWA office.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
!� Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Carroll Bowman
O'Mara Texturing Corporation
PO Box 970
Rutherford College NC 28671
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
O'Mara Texturing Corporation
Permit No: NCG170393
Burke County
Dear Mr. Bowman:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
May 12, 2008. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG170393.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or starr.silvis(?ncmail.net, if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
*- Vq�S-
Starr Silvis, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Derr Leonhardt, 8392 Six Forks Rd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Central Files
Asheville Files
NorthCarolina
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 877-623-6748 lVatura4
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\Stormwater Textile NCG17\NCG170393 CEI 05-08.doc

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170393 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: O'Mara Texturing Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: O'Mara Texturing Corporation
County: Burke 160 Fashion Ave
Region: Asheville
Rutherford College NC 28671
Contact Person: Carroll Bowman Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/12/2008 Entry Time: 11:44 AM Exit Time: 12:44 PM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
N Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170393 Owner - Facility: O'Mara Texturing Corporation
Inspection Date: 05/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Colin Jenning, plant manager, Mr. Carroll Bowman, maintenance manager, and Mr. Derr Leonhardt, consultant,
assisted the inspector during the site visit.
The site has a complete stormwater pollution prevention plan, and a spill plan. There is no vehicle maintenance on the
site. There are three outfalls. During the inspection a possible fourth outfall was identified. The facility should evaluate
this potential outfall and determine whether or not this outfall needs to be included in the site plan and in monitoring.
The facility is in compliance with the permit and is doing a fine job with respect to permit requirements
Page: 2

Permit: NCG170393 Owner - Facility: O'Mara Texturing Corporation
Inspection Date: 05/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
■
❑
n ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
®❑
❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
■
0
❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■
❑
❑ 0
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■
❑
0 ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
■
❑
Q ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑
❑
■ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Page: 3

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
Asheville Reqional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Mr. Bill Hale
Bon Worth, Inc.
Post Office Box 2890
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bon Worth WWTP
Permit No: NCO037176
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Hale:
Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection conducted on May
14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit NC0037176.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Harry Dewain James, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
Noi[hCarolina
'Vatura!!ry
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 I_I 3I NCO037176 Ill 121 08/05/14 117 18ICI 191Si 20� I
Remarks
211111111111111111111111111
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------- --- Reserved ------------------- —
671 169 701 31 711 1 721 NJ 73I ' 174 75I I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Bon Worth WWTP
12:30 PM 08/05/14
05/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
40 Francis Rd
Hendersonville NC 28791
12:50 PM 08/05/14
10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Harry Dewain James/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Bill Ha1e,P0 Box 2890 Hendersonville NC 28793//828-697-2216/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Self -Monitoring Program ® Facility Site Review
Efi uent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jam Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Sign re of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO037176 I11 12I 08/05/14 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Small plant with LOW flow; a former cut -and -sew operation that is now warehouse and distribution. During
inspeciton a cracked belt was replaced on the operating blower and a seized blower was repaired.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO037176 Owner - Facility: Bon Worth WWTP
.nspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyzeprocess control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Cracked delt was replaced on operating blower and seized blower was
repaired.
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
❑
❑ ■ ❑
Are weirs level?
■
❑ In ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑ ❑ in
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NCO037176 Owner - Facility: Bon Worth WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0000
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
■ ❑ n ❑
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■ n Cl n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
■ n n n
Are the diffusers operational?
■ n n n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■ ❑ ❑ n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■ n n n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■ n n n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Cl n n ■
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE-'
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■ n n n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■ n n n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■ ❑ n n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■ n n n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■ n ❑ n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
■ n ❑ n
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■ n n n
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■ n n n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■ n n n
Page # 4

Permit: NCO037176 Owner - Facility: Bon Worth WWTP
'Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment:
Page # 5

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
y Coleen H. Sullins, Director
--i Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Mr. Edward V. Alkire
Columbia Forest Products
369 Columbia Carolina Road
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Columbia Forest Products
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number NCO087076
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Alkire:
Attached is the report resulting from the Columbia Forest Products Wastewater
Treatment Plant Compliance Evaluation Inspection that I conducted on May 29, 2008.
The facility was found to be in Compliance with the terms and conditions of permit
number NC0087076. The addition of the second storage basin to receive overflow from
the original basin during storm events was a good move on the Company's part. I
appreciate you and Bill Presnell taking the time to show me around.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you wish to discuss this report, please do not hesitate to call me at 828-
295-4500.
Sincerely,
1 cL�
Roy M. vis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Mcdowell\Columbia 87076\87076 Columbia Forest CEI.08.doc
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

unuou orates rnvironmentai Protection Agency
E [ ] A Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) .
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO087076 111 121 08/05/29 117 18� �I 19111 20�
J L —J
Remarks
211111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllllllllll6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------- _----------- Reserved ---- ----------------
671 169 70L 71 I I 72 I N I 73I —L! ' 174 75I 11 1 1 1 I 180
t
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
10:00 AM 08/05/29
05/02/01
369 Columbia Carolina
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Old Fort NC 28762
11:00 AM 08/05/29
09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Ed Wicklander,PO Box 1148 Old Fort NC 28762//828-724-4191/82872490g4acted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Find In /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessa
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roy M Davis ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4659/
(��Wzb OISJ301�'Ooip
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

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\
`
NPIDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists ``.
Columbia Forest Products uses pond water to wet logs dur ing the warmer months to keep them fromoriginally constructed the pond would overflow to the Catawba during storm events. The Company
\
splitting. Sprayed water drains back to the pond. Make up water is pumped from the Catawba River. As
contructed a second pond to receive any overflow from the main pond which m ight. Overflows to the River
now rarely occur.

Permit: NCO087076 Owner - Facility: Columbia Forest Plywood Products
Inspection Date: 05/29/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoon
Yes
No
NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
2
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
❑
❑
■
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
I l
rl f]
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
❑
® ❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
®0
❑ C1
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
❑
■
❑
Are dikes free of seepage?
®[)
❑ [1
Are dikes free of erosion?
®
0
0 n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
❑
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
n
■
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
0
❑
■ 11
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
®
0
❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
0
Comment: .
Operations $ Maintenance
Yes
No
NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
❑
011
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n ❑ ■ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Page # 3

STAFF REPORT
TO: Susan Wilson
FROM: Roy Davis
DATE: May 30, 2008
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Renewal
DRG Harris Plant
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number NCO083275
Rutherford County
The former Dan River Harris Plant WWTP has been purchased by the Town of
Forest City. The Harris Pant is closed and the WWTP is no longer treating
wastewater. The WWTP has a nominal capacity of 0.91 MGD and consists of the
following units:
• Parshall flume
• Influent pump station
.- Static screen
• Two flow equalization basins
• Two aeration basins
• Two circular secondary clarifiers
• Three aerobic digestors
The Town of Forest City wishes to maintain the NPDES Permit. The Asheville
Regional Office is in agreement. I recommend that the NPDES permit be
reissued.
Xc: Keith Haynes
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Susan Wilson
FROM: Roy Davis
DATE: May 30, 2008
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Renewal
Cliffside Sanitary District
(Formerly Cone Mills Cliffside)
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number NC0004405
Rutherford County
The Cliffside Sanitary District is served by an old industrial extended aeration
WWTP having a rated capacity of 1.758 MGD. The plant units consist of:
• Influent pump station and bar screen
• Aeration basin with floating aerators
• Two circular secondary clarifiers
• Aqua disc filter
• chlorination, dechlorination, and reaeration
• aerated sludge holding tank with floating aerator
With the closing of three textile plants, the current flow is a. mere shadow the flow
once treated by this wastewater treatment plant. I recommend that the NPDES
permit be reissued.
Xc: Keith Haynes
Janet Cantwell
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\04405 Cliffside SD WWTP\Permit Renewal Staff Report.08.doc

Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r�°
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
'ja::1 Division of Water Quality
"C
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Eddie Woods
Valdese Mfg Co Div Of Meri
PO Drawer 10
Valdese NC 28690
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Valdese Mfg Co Div Of Meri
Permit No: NCG170030
Burke County
Dear Mr. Woods:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
May 13, 2008. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG170030.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or starr.silvis a,ncmail.net, if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Starr Silvis, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
Mr. Derr Leonhardt, 8392 Six Forks Rd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Mr. Tony Young, PO Drawer 10, Valdese, NC 28690
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 877-623-6748
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Stormwater\TEMPLATES\InspectionLetters\CEI Starr.doc
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170030 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Valdese Mfg Co Div Of Meri
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valdese Mfg Co Div Of Meru
County: Burke 312 Colombo St
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Eddie Woods Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: - Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 Entry Time: 12:15 PM Exit Time: 01:06 PM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Ci Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170030 Owner - Facility: Valdese Mfg Co Div Of Meri
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Tony Young, Mr. Ken Kanipe, Mr. Donald Robinson, Mr. Paul Spangenburg, and Mr. Derr Leonhardt accompanied
the inspector during the site visit. The facility is in compliance with the stormwater permit. The facility has a total of three
outfalls which are monitored.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No
NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
■ n
Cl n
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0
0 ❑
# Does the. Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices? _ __
■ 0
-11 1 0
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
■ n
❑ n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
■
n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
■
n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■ n
n n
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
■ n
n n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
■ ❑
Q 0
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
■ ❑
n n
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
■ ❑
0 n
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
■ n
n n
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
■ n
❑ n
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■ n
❑ Cl
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■ ❑
Q n
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No
NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No
NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
■ n
11 n
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
■ fl
0 fl
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
■ ❑
0 0
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
■ Q
Q n
Comment:
Page: 2

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
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Neil Wright
Burke Mills Inc
PO Box 190
Valdese NC 28690
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Burke Mills Incorporated
Permit No: NCG170101
Burke County
Dear Mr. Wright:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
May 14, 2008. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG170101.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or starr.silvislc ncmail.net, if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Y
a
Sitdr Silvis, P.E. L
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Derr Leonhardt, 8392 Six Forks Rd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Central Files
Asheville Files
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 877-623-6748
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170101 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Burke Mills Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Burke Mills Incorporated
County: Burke 191 Sterling St NW
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Neil Wright Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/14/2008 Entry Time: 09:35 AM Exit Time: 10:20 AM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant fl Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170101 Owner - Facility: Burke Mills Inc
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Neil Wright and Mr. Derr Leonhardt accompanied the inspector during the site visit. All elements of the stormwater
pollution prevention plan were compliant with permit conditions. The site appears to be well maintained and well run with
respect to stormwater.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? -
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Carson Copeland
Valdese Weavers Inc
PO Box 70
Valdese NC 28690
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Valdese Weavers Incorporated
Permit No: NCG170073 Perkins Road
NCG170364 Crescent Road
NCG170412 Circa Road
NCG170126 Love Lady
Burke County
Dear Mr. Copeland:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspections conducted on
May 13, 2008. The facilities were found to be in compliance with permits NCG170073, NCG
170364, NCG170412 and NCG170126.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Reports, which contain additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or starr.silvisancmail.net, if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
rA44-- a/cra'-_
Starr Silvis, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
Mr. Derr Leonhardt, 8392 Six Forks Rd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615
Mr. Joe McGhee, Valdese Weavers, Inc., PO Box 70, Valdese, NC 28690
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 877-623-6748
NorthCarolina
Naturally
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170073 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Valdese Weavers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valdese Weavers Incorporated
County: Burke 1000 Perkins Rd SE
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Carson Copeland Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0611312008 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 10:22 AM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170073 owner - Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Joe McGhee and Mr. Derr Leonhardt assisted the inspector during the site visits. The facility has all required
documents including the stormwater pollution prevention plan, spill plan, employee training, and monitoring. There is no
vehicle maintenance conducted on site. The only item of concern was that there was not a lock on the secondary
containment at the time of the site visit.
The facility is doing an excellent job complying with the requirements of their stormwater permit.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No
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Page: 2

Compliance Inspection Report.
Permit: NCG170364 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Valdese Weavers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc-F&D Plant
County: Burke 280 Crescent St NE
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Carson Copeland Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: - - Certification: - Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Entry Time: 11:10 AM Exit Time: 11:40 AM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170364 Owner = Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Joe McGhee and Mr. Derr Leonhardt assisted the inspector during the site visit. The facility has all required
documents including the stormwater pollution prevention plan, spill plan, employee training, and monitoring. There is no
vehicle maintenance conducted on site.
Outfalls 4 and 5 do not need to be monitored because they do not drain any industrial activity.
The facility is doing an excellent job complying with the requirements of their stormwater permit.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG170364 Owner - Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation . Reason for Visit: Routine
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170126 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Valdese Weavers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valdese Weavers, Inc.
County: Burke 705 Lovelady Rd
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Joe McGhee Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 Entry Time: 10:30 AM Exit Time: 10:50 AM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170126 Owner - Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Joe McGhee and Mr. Derr Leonhardt assisted the inspector during the site visit. The facility has all required
documents including the stormwater pollution prevention plan, spill plan, employee training, and monitoring. There is no
vehicle maintenance conducted on site.
The facility is doing an excellent job complying with the requirements of their stormwater permit.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the. Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
■ Q 00
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Comment:
Page: 2

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170412 Effective: 12/01/07 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Valdese Weavers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valdese Weavers, Inc. (Circa Plant)
County: Burke One Jaquard Dr
Region: Asheville
Connelly Spg NC 28612
Contact Person: Carson Copeland Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
NC Rt. 1540 West to Rt. 1-40 West to Exit 113 to left on Malcolm Blvd. to left on Mineral Springs to right on Rt. 18 to left on River Road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/13/2008 Entry Time: 11:45 AM Exit Time: 12:10 AM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170412 Owner - Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date, 05/13/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Joe McGhee and Mr. Derr Leonhardt assisted the inspector during the site visit. The facility has all required
documents including the stormwater pollution prevention plan, spill plan, employee training, and monitoring. There is no
vehicle maintenance conducted on site.
The outfall that catches all three interior outfalls may be used for monitoring. However, if a problem develops the facility
will need to revert to monitoring all three interior outfalls.
The facility is doing an excellent job complying with the requirements of their stormwater permit.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'?
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Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ n
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ n
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ■ ❑ 130
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Comment:
Page: 2

Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
q Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Edith Bivens
Tefron USA, Inc.
PO Box 100
Valdese NC 28690
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Tefron USA, Inc.
Permit No: NCG170096
Burke County
Dear Ms. Bivens:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
May 12, 2008. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG170096.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or starr.silvis a,ncmail.net, if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
5�R�
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Starr Silvis, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
NorthCarolina
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 877-623-6748 Naturally
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\Stormwater Textile NCG17\NCG170096 CEI 05-08 .doc

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170096 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Tefron USA, Inc.
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Tefron USA, Inc.
County: Burke 720 W Main St
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Fred Willis Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/12/2008 Entry Time: 10:07 AM Exit Time: 10:50 AM
Primary Inspector: Starr Silvis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Other
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG170096 Owner - Facility: Tefron USA, Inc.
Inspection Date: 05/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility does not do any manufacturing, and has not since 2003. Their current SIC code is 2390. They do not do
trucking or fueling. Recommend they request the permit be rescinded.
DWQ records show that the same owner also owns NCG170097 and NCG170098. These facilities,were sold in
2003-2004. A change of ownership form will need to be submitted for both these facilities. These facilities may be
eligible for permit rescission, if so they will need to submit a request for permit rescission.
Other
Comment:
Page: 2

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen N. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
® Asheville Reqional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Mr. Lee J Weber
Champion Hills Property Owners Association
1 Hagen Drive
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Champion -Hills WWTP
Permit No: NCO087106
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Weber:
Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection conducted on May
14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit NC0087106.
Please refer to the enclosed report for additional observations and comments. If
there are questions, call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Danielle Ann Hunter, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
NoZhCarolina
NWA(rallry
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

EPA
—nzu orates tnvironmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com liance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 + NI 2 J 31 NCO087106 111 121 08/05/14 117 18� CI 19I gl 20I I
21t Remarks —J
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- ------------------- --- Reserved ------------- --------
67I 169 701U 71II 721 NI 73L _U 74 75I I I I ( I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Champion Hills WWTP 02:30 PM 08/05/14 06/03/01
Champion Hills WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Hendersonville NC 28739
02:50 PM 08/05/14 10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Danielle Ann Hunter/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Lee J Weber,l Hagen Dr Hendersonville NC 28739//828-698-0418/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
James R Reid
Management QQ A Re�iewet
c.
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Date
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO087106 I11 12I 08/05/14 '17 18UI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Treatment plant was exceptionally clean and neat. Effluent from plant was clear and colorless. All flow from
the package plant was used for irrigation; the effluent holding pond had several feet of freeboard.
Andy Zema was no longer employeed by Champion Hills; Chuck Miller had filled the position vacated by Mr.
Zima.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO087106 Owner - Facility: Champion Hills WWTP
,spection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
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No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Comment:
Page # 3

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
6 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
") Division of Water Quality
"C.
Asheville Regional office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Mr. Jack Robertson
Henderson County Board Of Education
414 4th Avenue West
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
West Henderson High School
Permit No: NCO066681
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Robertson:
Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection conducted on May
14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit N00066681.
In order to ensure that a compliant state of operation continues, rebuilding of the
sand filters must occur as scheduled during the summer break. Additionally, rebuilding
of the chlorine contact tank is strongly recommended; the inspector observed that
the concrete walls were crumbling.
. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Richard Douglas Garnett, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
NorthCarolina
Naturally2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

unnea siaies tnvvonmental Protection Agency
EPAA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
CPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15i 31 NCO066681 111 121 08/05/14 117 18I CI 191.1 20I I
Remarks
211 I I I
I I I O I I I( I I I I I I I I I I I I I( I I I I I I6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------------------- Reserved --------- -------- --
67I 169 70I 4 I 71 I_I 72I N I 73I 'u 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
West Henderson High School
01:55 PM 08/05/14
06/01/01
3600 Haywood Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Hendersonville NC 28791
02:15 PM 08/05/14
10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Richard Douglas Garnett/ORC/828-289-8010/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jack Robertson,414 4th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739//828-692-4992/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports
Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
PR Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ S✓ 3� v,O "p`
Sig ure of Mana nt Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO066681 I11 12I 08/05/14 I17 18H
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Chlorine contact tank was crumbling and should be rebuilt during the summer break at the time the sand
filters are rehabilitated.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School
spection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
Judge, and other that are applicable?
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Comment: Concrete chlorine contact tank was crumbling and shoud be rebuilt during
the upcoming rehabilitation of the sand filters.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
- Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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- Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Permit: NC0066681
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008
Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment: Some ponding, filters are scheduled for rebuilding.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
Page # 4

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
Asheville Reqional office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Mr. Jack Robertson
Henderson County Board Of Education
414 4th Avenue W
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Rugby Middle School
Permit No: NCO066664
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Robertson:
Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection conducted on May
14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit NC0066664.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
PJam!t es �" /( , , C !'e�v
R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Richard Douglas Garnett, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
NorthCarolina
1V'9tura!!r�
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28178 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

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EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com Iiance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1
I NI 2 151 31 NCO066664 1 11 121 08/05/14 1 17 18I CI 1918I 20U
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---- ---------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 701 71
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Rugby Middle School
01:30 PM 08/05/14
05/12/01
3555 Haywood Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Hendersonville NC 28791
01:50 PM 08/05/14
10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Richard Douglas Garnett/ORC/828-289-8010/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jack Robertson,414 4th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739//828-692-4992/
No
Section C: Areas. Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
s R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ i �O off
Sig ure of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 356L (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3� NC0066664 11 12) 08/05/14 17 18�C�
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent sparkling clear. One blower was dis-assembled for repair. Cleanly kept facility.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO066664 Owner - Facility: Rugby Middle School
,spection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
Judge, and other that are applicable?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■ 11 Q ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■ ❑ ❑ 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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\ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Permit: NCO066664
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008
Owner - Facility: Rugby Middle School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Permit: NC0066664 Owner - Facility: Rugby Middle School
.spection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ® ❑
Comment:
Page # 5

Michael F. Easley, Governor
v� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 30, 2008
Mr. Vito Montaperto
Dana Hill Corporation
1010 Dana Road
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Dana Hill WWTP
Permit No: NCO073393
Henderson County
Dear. Mr. Montaperto:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection
conducted on May 14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was
found to be in Compliance with permit NC0073393.
Please refer to the inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Danielle Ann Hunter, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
NorthCarolina
NIafcrr194
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

EPA
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Vater Compliance Inspection Repori
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspectiol
Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00073393 11 12I 08/05/14 17 18
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191 gI 20
21 Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ------
--------------------Reserved----------------
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also i
POTW name and NPDES permit Number) nclude
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Dana Hill WWTP
01:00PM
08/05/14
06/01/01
1010 Dana Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Hendersonville NC 28792
01:20
PM 08/05/14
10/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representafive(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility
Data
Danielle Ann Hunter/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Vito Montaperto,1010 Dana Rd Hendersonville NC 28792//828-692-8477/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas
evaluated)
Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance NFacility
Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
i
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and Checklists
as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/III
Signa of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

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Permit: NCO073393 Owner - Facility: Dana Hill WWfP
spection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ Q ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used, for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier.free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Page # 3

Permit: NCO073393
Inspection Date: 05/14/2008
Secondary Clarifier
Is the site free of weir blockage?-
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Owner - Facility: Dana Hill WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to.3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
NE
Yes
No
NA
Ext. Air
Diffused
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Permit: NC0073393 Owner - Facility: Dana Hill VWVrP
aspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 0 Q
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ Q Q Q
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Page # 5

STAFF REPORT
TO: Susan Wilson
FROM: Roy Davis
i��!
DATE: May 30, 2008
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Renewal
Town of Forest City
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number NCO025984
Rutherford County
The Town of Forest City is served by an excellent WWTP having a nominal
capacity of 4.95 MGD and consisting of the following units:
• Influent step screen
• Bar screen
• Aerated, traveling bridge grit chamber
• Grease chamber
• Five aeration basins with floating aerators
• Two circular secondary clarifiers
• Gas chlorination
• Sulfur dioxide dechlorination
• Two diffused air aerobic digestors
• Belt press
• Sludge dryer and storage bin
Step reaeration
The number of units gives the Town a great deal of flexibility in treating
wastewater. I recommend that the NPDES permit be reissued.
Xc: Keith Haynes
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Michael F. Easley, Go,
William G. Ross Jr., Secreta._
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
11111001
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
May 30, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED7002 0460 0001 9899 8009
Mr. Wittner Wright
Havon Inc.
P.O. Box 1180
Candler, North Carolina 28715
Dear Mr. Wright:
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2008-LV-0242
Permit No. NCO075388
Pleasant Cove Home WWTP
Buncombe County
A review of Pleasant Cove Home WWTP's monitoring report for March 2008 showed the following violation:
Parameter Date
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 03/27/08
Broth,44.5C
Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
400 #/100m1 600 #/100ml Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments
section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not
requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or
comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. dwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ-SWP Asheville Files
DWQ-SWP Central Files
Bob Guerra/ DWQ Enforcement Files
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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