NC0021474_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
July 6, 2015
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the Mebane Wastewater
Treatment Plant in Alamance County on July 1, 2015. Dennis Hodge, Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office
review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular
inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective on July 1, 2014 and will expire on May 31, 2019.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period of June 2014 through May
2015 showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit. Limit
violations were noted on the DMR for March 2015, resulting from a high flow event due to ice and snow
melt. These violations were addressed in previous correspondence from this office.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Total Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended Solids,
and Temperature. R & A Laboratories analyzes Metals and BOD, while Meritech, Inc. analyzes Nutrients
plus Ammonia, and Chronic Toxicity.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated
quarterly by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of the last calibration event, which occurred June
2015, was available during the inspection.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two aerobic digesters. Synagro visits the facility quarterly with a sludge press. Dewatered
sludge cakes are then transported to the McGill compost facility in New Hill, North Carolina.
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org
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6. Operations & Maintenance
Anthony Bowes and Amy Varinoski are Back -Up ORCs. Operation and maintenance at the facility appear
to be excellent. The plant operates a preventative maintenance database via Hach JOB Cal. Maintenance
staff issues work orders once per month and more frequently for repairs. A SCADA system is used to
monitor some operations at the plant, such as process control parameters. Mr. Hodges can access this
information from this iPhone. The facility has installed a new generator, which is capable of running the
entire plant and is exercised weekly under load.
7. Facility Site Review
Plant influent is screened and metered for reporting purposes. The plant includes two large aerations
basins, which were both in use at the time of inspection. The plant also includes three clarifiers, a
tertiary filtration system (Aqua Mini Disk with Cloth Media Filter designed by Aqua -Aerobic Systems,
Inc.), liquid chlorination, and liquid dechlorination.
8. Records/Reports
The DMRs, files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this
data was available for review during the inspection. Plant data and records are very well organized and
maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared
clear with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of
Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0021474. We appreciate the City's
efforts to comply with the requirements of this permit. Please refer to the attached report for specific
details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms.
Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
k�sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Central Files
WSRO

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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 6-31-96
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 �--[5 ] 3 I NCO021474 I11 12 15/07/01 17 18 L C J 19 1 G 201
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1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 11 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I f 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------- —-------- Reserved --- --------
67 70 [_j 71 LJ 72 LJ ,,j 73I I ]74 75 111 1 11180
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:OOAM 15/07/01
14/07/01
Mebane WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
635 Corregidor Rd
Mebane NC 27302
01:30PM 15/07/01
19/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Dennis James Hodge/ORC/919-304-9215/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Linda R Holt,106 E Washington St Mebane NC 27302H919-563-6141/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
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
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ '7/b/a 01S
9!41,' / _ ft .
Management
Signature of 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 (Cont.)
31 NCO021474 �11 12 15/07/01 17 18 I c I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective on July 1, 2014 and will expire on May 31, 2019.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period of June 2014 through May
2015 showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit. Limit
violations were noted on the DMR for March 2015, resulting from a high flow event due to ice and snow
melt. These violations were addressed in previous correspondence from this office.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Total Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended
Solids, and Temperature. R & A Laboratories analyzes Metals and BOD, while Meritech, Inc. analyzes
Nutrients plus Ammonia, and Chronic Toxicity.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated
quarterly by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of the last calibration event, which occurred June
2015, was available during the inspection.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two aerobic digesters. Synagro visits the facility quarterly with a sludge press.
Dewatered sludge cakes are then transported to the McGill compost facility in New Hill, North Carolina.
6. Operations & Maintenance
Anthony Bowes and Amy Varinoski are Back -Up ORCs. Operation and maintenance at the facility
appear to be excellent. The plant operates a preventative maintenance database via Hach JOB Cal.
Maintenance staff issues work orders once per month and more frequently for repairs. A SCADA
system is used to monitor some operations at the plant, such as process control parameters. Mr.
Hodges can access this information from this iPhone. The facility has installed a new generator, which
is capable of running the entire plant and is exercised weekly under load.
7. Facility Site Review
Plant influent is screened and metered for reporting purposes. The plant includes two large aerations
basins, which were both in use at the time of inspection. The plant also includes three clarifiers, a
tertiary filtration system (Aqua Mini Disk with Cloth Media Filter designed by Aqua -Aerobic Systems,
Inc.), liquid chlorination, and liquid dechlorination.
8. Records/Reports
The DMRs, files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this
data was available for review during the inspection. Plant data and records are very well organized and
maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared
clear with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of
Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
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Permit: NCO021474 Owner -Facility: Mebane vwVTP
Inspection Date: 07/01/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Operation and maintenance at the facility appear to be excellent.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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0
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
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Comment: The permit became effective on July 1 2014 and will expire on May 31, 2019.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
M
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0
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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
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
M
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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0
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0
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Is the ORC certified'at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
M
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/01/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no visible solids.
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
0
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Is the mixing adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
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# Is the odor acceptable?
0
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
0
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Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
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?
0
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Is the unit in good condition?
0
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
0
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Are weirs level?
0
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
0
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0
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Permit: NCO021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane VWVTP
Inspection Date: 07/01/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is scum removal adequate?
E
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0
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Is the drive unit operational?
N
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y, of the sidewall depth)
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
0
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
M
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Are the diffusers operational?
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N
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
0
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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0
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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0
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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E
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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E
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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N
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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0
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Comment: Liquid sodium bisulfate
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/01/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes No NA NE
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
M
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Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
0
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
0
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
0
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Is the flow meter operational?
0
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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M
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Comment: Verification of the last calibration event, which occurred June 2015, was available during
the
inspection.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
June 12, 2015
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: Notice of Violation (NOV-2015-LV-0371)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of March 2015 revealed the following
violations of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Biochemical
March 2 — 6,
15 mg/I
52.6 mg/I
Weekly Average
Oxygen Demand
2015
Exceeded
Biochemical
March 2015
10 mg/1
14.8 mg/I
Monthly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
According to documentation from the plant operator, these violations occurred during a high
flow event from ice and snow melt. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial
actions should be taken to correct the cause of these violations. Unresolved violations may lead
to the assessment of civil penalties. If you have any questions or require any additional
information, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at [phone].
Cc: WSRO
Central Files
Sincerely,
ZJ
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone] Internet: www,ncwater.org
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO021474 PERMIT VERSION: 4.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Mebane WWTP CLASS: WW-4. COUNTY: Alamance
OWNER NAME: City of Mebane ORC: Dennis James Hodge ORC CERT NUMBER: 8754
GRADE: WW-4. ORC HAS CHANGED: No
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Graznak, Jenny
From: Graznak, Jenny
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 4:01 PM
To: 'Dennis Hodge'
Subject: RE: Mebane WWTP
Thanks for the email, Dennis.
Jenny Graznak
NCDENR Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Main Phone: [phone]
Direct Phone: [phone]
www.ncwater.org
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the NC Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Dennis Hodge[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 10:56 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey; David Cheek
Subject: RE: Mebane WWTP
Good Morning Jenny,
Hope you're doing well and had an enjoyable Easter. I wanted to follow up on the March 4, 2015 email. The commercial
laboratory analytical results for the BOD effluent composite sample collected from March 1 to March 2, 2015 was 244.0
mg/L. The analytical results for the BOD effluent composite sample for the next day was 4.22 mg/L. The average BOD for
the rest of the month excluding the 244.0 mg/L was <4.0 mg/L. However, for the month it looks like the BOD average is
going to be around 20-21 mg/L. So, both the weekly average and the monthly average will be exceeded for the month of
March.
If you have any questions or comments please contact me. We will reference both emails when we submit the March
DMR. Have a great week.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
W"asleivtzler Director
Positively Charming
Water Resources

106 E Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
0 336-906-5583
www.citvofinebane.com
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From: Graznak, Jenny[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 8:40 AM
To: Dennis Hodge
Subject: RE: Mebane WWTP
Hi Dennis,
I'll put a copy of this email in the Mebane file. Thanks for letting us know.
Take care.
Jenny Graznak
NCDENR Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Main Phone: [phone]
Direct Phone: [phone]
www.ncwater.org
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the NC Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Dennis Hodge [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 7:14 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: Mebane WWTP
Good afternoon Jenny,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know about an incident at the Mebane's WWTP. Last Sunday, March 1,
2015 our on -call operator received a high influent flow alarm from the plant. When he came in to check it the influent
flow was peaking at around 4.5 MG. The high flow was due to ice and snow melting and entering the City's collection
system. One of our clarifiers was overloaded for a short period due to the high flow coupled with one clarifier being
temporarily off-line for scheduled gear drive rehabilitation. We were able to divert half of the flow into our spare
aeration basin which eliminated the overload conditions. During the high flow the clarifier lost some suspended solids.
Within an hour the plant was back to normal as we continued diverting half of the flow to the spare basin overnight. The
results are not in but we will probably have an elevated effluent composite BOD result for that 24 hour period.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me.

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 06/30/15 Page: 1 of 1
PERMIT: NCO021474
FACILITY: City of Mebane -Mebane WWTP
COUNTY: Alamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violation
MONITORING
OUTFALL/
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE
Over
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
09 _ 2014
001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
09/06/14
5 X week
mg/I
7.5
9.18
22.4
Weekly Average
No Action, BPJ
Concentration
Exceeded
03 _ 2015
001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
03/07/15
5 X week
mg/I
15
52.6
250.7
Weekly Average
Proceed to NOV
Concentration
Exceeded
03 - 2015
001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
03/31 /15
5 X week
mg/I
10
14.8
48
Monthly Average
Proceed to NOV
Concentration
Exceeded
08 - 2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/05/14
5 X week
ug/I
17
38
123.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
01 -2015
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
01/27/15
5 X week
ug/I
17
27
58.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded

Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 10:56 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey; David Cheek
Subject: RE: Mebane WWTP
Good Morning Jenny,
Hope you're doing well and had an enjoyable Easter. I wanted to follow up on the March 4, 2015 email. The commercial
laboratory analytical results for the BOD effluent composite sample collected from March 1 to March 2, 2015 was 244.0
mg/L. The analytical results for the BOD effluent composite sample for the next day was 4.22 mg/L. The average BOD for
the rest of the month excluding the 244.0 mg/L was <4.0 mg/L. However, for the month it looks like the BOD average is
going to be around 20-21 mg/L. So, both the weekly average and the monthly average will be exceeded for the month of
March.
If you have any questions or comments please contact me. We will reference both emails when we submit the March
DMR. Have a great week.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wrrsteivuicr Director-
eOane
Positively Charming
Water Resources
106 E Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
G 336-906-5583
www.cityofinebane.com
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From: Graznak, Jenny[mailto;jenny.graznak(aOncdenr.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 8:40 AM
To: Dennis Hodge
Subject: RE: Mebane WWTP
Hi Dennis,
I'll put a copy of this email in the Mebane file. Thanks for letting us know.
Take care.
Jenny Graznak
NCDENR Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Main Phone: [phone]
Direct Phone: [phone]
www.ncwater.org
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the NC Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Dennis Hodge[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 7:14 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: Mebane WWTP
Good afternoon Jenny,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know about an incident at the Mebane's WWTP. Last Sunday, March 1,
2015 our on -call operator received a high influent flow alarm from the plant. When he came in to check it the influent
flow was peaking at around 4.5 MG. The high flow was due to ice and snow melting and entering the City's collection
system. One of our clarifiers was overloaded for a short period due to the high flow coupled with one clarifier being
temporarily off-line for scheduled gear drive rehabilitation. We were able to divert half of the flow into our spare
aeration basin which eliminated the overload conditions. During the high flow the clarifier lost some suspended solids.
Within an hour the plant was back to normal as we continued diverting half of the flow to the spare basin overnight. The
results are not in but we will probably have an elevated effluent composite BOD result for that 24 hour period.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Weistewtiler Director
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PUsi;.,., 1, Churrning
Water Resources
106 E Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302

Gramak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 7:14 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: Mebane WWTP
Good afternoon Jenny,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know about an incident at the Mebane's WWTP. Last Sunday, March 1,
2015 our on -call operator received a high influent flow alarm from the plant. When he came in to check it the influent
flow was peaking at around 4.5 MG. The high flow was due to ice and snow melting and entering the City's collection
system. One of our clarifiers was overloaded for a short period due to the high flow coupled with one clarifier being
temporarily off-line for scheduled gear drive rehabilitation. We were able to divert half of the flow into our spare
aeration basin which eliminated the overload conditions. During the high flow the clarifier lost some suspended solids.
Within an hour the plant was back to normal as we continued diverting half of the flow to the spare basin overnight. The
results are not in but we will probably have an elevated effluent composite BOD result for that 24 hour period.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director
Ne6wte
Pasitivelg Charming
Water Resources
106 E Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
19 336-906-5583
www.cityofinebane.com
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FACILITY NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS 4 COUNTY ALAMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Dennis Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) MEBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&A LABORATORY, Inc.
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 12/08/14 Page: 1 of 2
1
PERMIT: NCO021474
FACILITY: City of Mebane - Mebane WWTP
COUNTY: Alamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violation
MONITORING
OUTFALU
LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION
FREQUENC
UNIT OF
LIMIT
CALCULATED
VALUE
%
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
REPORT
PPI
DATE
MEASURE
Over
04 -2014
001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
04/12/14
5 X week
mg/I
7.5
8.28
10.4
Weekly Average
Proceed to NOD
Concentration
Exceeded
08 _ 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/01/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
38
123.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 _ 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/02/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
41
141.2
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 -2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/06/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
34
100
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 -2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/12/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
38
123.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/13/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
41
141.2
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/15/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
34
100
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/19/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
44
158.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/27/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
22
29.4
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
11 _ 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/14/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
44
158.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
01 _2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
01/06/14
5 X week
ug/I
17
47
176.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
01 _2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
01/08/14
5 X week
ug/I
17
30
76.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
02 _ 2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
02/20/14
5 X week
ug/I
17
44
158.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
03 _ 2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
03/10/14
5 X week
ug/I
17
46
170.6
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 12/08/14 Page: 2 of 2
04 _ 2014 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 04/30/14 5 X week ug/I 17 21 23.5 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
01 _2014 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 01/04/14 5 X week #/100ml 400 489.45 22.4 Weekly Geometric Mean Proceed to NOV
Broth,44.5C Exceeded

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City of Mebane
Wastewater Collection and
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For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

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City of Mebane
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facility
For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 — June 30, 2014
Introduction
This report is produced in compliance with House Bill 1160 passed by the General Assembly of the State of
North Carolina requiring that all entities that own or operate wastewater collection and treatment systems make
an Annual Report available to their customers. This report must include information regarding how well the
system operated, what violations occurred, and other pertinent information. This report complies with these
requirements.
The City of Mebane operates a wastewater treatment facility and a sewage collection system that collects and
transports the sewage to the facility.
Following are the professionals designated by the state as the "Operator in Responsible Charge" (ORC) of the
respective systems and permits for the systems:
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Facility
635 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
NPDES Permit No. - NCO021474
Land Application of Residual Solids (503) Permit No. - W00004033
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Dennis J. Hodge
Mebane Public Works
Sewage Collection System
636 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
Collection System Permit No. W00500081
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Charlie Wayne Pore
We certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Copies
Will be available at the Wastewater Treatment plant, Public Works Building, City Hall, and on the City of Mebane
website, www.citvoftnebane.com/.
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City of Mebane
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facility
For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 — June 30, 2014
Introduction
This report is produced in compliance with House Bill 1160 passed by the General Assembly of the State of
North Carolina requiring that all entities that own or operate wastewater collection and treatment systems make
an Annual Report available to their customers. This report must include information regarding how well the
system operated, what violations occurred, and other pertinent information. This report complies with these
requirements.
The City of Mebane operates a wastewater treatment facility and a sewage collection system that collects and
transports the sewage to the facility.
Following are the professionals designated by the state as the "Operator in Responsible Charge" (ORC) of the
respective systems and permits for the systems:
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Facility
635 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
NPDES Permit No. - NCO021474
Land Application of Residual Solids (503) Permit No. - W00004033
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Dennis J. Hodge
Mebane Public Works
Sewage Collection System
636 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
Collection System Permit No. W00500081
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Charlie Wayne Pore
We certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Copies
Will be available at the Wastewater Treatment plant, Public Works Building, City Hall, and on the City of Mebane
website, www.citvoftnebane.com/.

City of Mebane Annual Report - Page 2
System Overview
Every day an average of one million gallons of sewage is generated in our homes, commercial establishments,
and industries that must be collected, transported, and treated to very stringent standards before it is released
back into our environment through our waterways. This service is provided by the City and is funded almost
entirely from the user charges that are paid monthly by our customers.
The sewage collection and wastewater treatment facility of the City of Mebane begins with over 4,500
connections that serve homes, commercial establishments, and industries. Nearly all of the sewage or
wastewater that is generated by customers flows by gravity through sewers that range from 6 to 16 inches in
diameter. Mebane operates over 76 miles of these gravity sewer lines. During this reporting period, over 4.0
miles of these lines were cleaned and inspected.
As the lines leave neighborhoods they increase in size to accommodate the flows that are collected from the
many areas that are served. These sewers generally follow terrain to take advantage of gravity flow but at
certain points pumping stations are used to transfer the flow to different basins. The City currently operates 15
pumping stations that range in capacity from 13 to 2000 gallons per minute.
The purpose of the collection system is to transport the wastewater to the wastewater treatment facility so it can
be processed and returned to our waterways with minimal environmental impact. The wastewater treatment
facility is permitted to process up to 2.5 million gallons of wastewater per day.
The wastewater treatment facility is complex, using physical, chemical, and biological processes to treat the
wastewater. The wastewater is screened to remove large suspended materials, but the heart of the plant is a
biological process that uses bacterial cultures to remove most of the suspended and dissolved wastes that are
produced within the City. This biological, activated sludge process is sensitive to temperature, high flows
produced by rainfall leaking into sewers, and toxic discharges that can be produced by industries or even
homes. This sensitivity makes the wastewater facility susceptible to process upsets that can result in exceeding
limitations permitted by regulatory authorities.
The permitting of treated wastewater discharges is based on a "7 0 10" stream flow, or the lowest seven day
stream flow expected every ten years. However permit limits that are issued to protect the stream at low flow
(less assimilation), apply 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. Since Mebane's limits are calculated for
discharging to a small stream, our limitations are extremely stringent North Carolina has some of the most strict
stream standards in the country. Mebane WWTP discharge constitutes over 90% of the stream only at the
lowest stream -flows. However, when periods of rain create high stream flows and make treatment plant
operations difficult, the treatment facility must continue to be compliant with dry weather limitations.
The City of Mebane's treatment plant operates under a NPDES permit, or National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit. The NPDES permit includes monitoring requirements and discharge limitations,
some of which vary with seasons and have different maximums for daily values, weekly averages, monthly
averages, and quarterly averages. Some limitations protect streams from oxygen depletion, such as biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD) and ammonia -nitrogen (which exerts oxygen demand over a delayed yet prolonged
basis). Some limitations are to protect aquatic life in the receiving stream, such as metals like cadmium or
mercury or other pollutants like fluoride or chlorine. Since aquatic life is more sensitive than humans to some
pollutants, some limitations are as low as 12 parts per trillion' and in many cases are lower than drinking water
standards.
To help comprehend how small one part per trillion is: One part per trillion corresponds to one minute
in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.

City of Mebane Annual Report — Page 3
Compliance with the permit requires that our laboratory must conduct over 4,000 tests per year all of which must
meet the NPDES permit requirements. To accidentally drop a sample or not analyze it within a specified period
can result in a violation. There are some pollutants such as fluoride, mercury, and cadmium that the operators of
the wastewater treatment facility have no control over and can only be regulated through controlling the
discharges of industry and households. There are also times that maintenance on major equipment needs to be
performed that can cause exceedances as well.
During the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the Water Resources Department treated over 489 million gallons and
returned it to our streams. We are proud of the outstanding performance of the facility that was made possible
by the dedicated efforts of the professionals who operate, maintain, and conduct tests for the facility. During this
period the wastewater treatment facility experienced two exceedances of the NPDES permit. These were
reported to the State of North Carolina in compliance with reporting regulations and are summarized in Table 1.
All exceedances were addressed as expeditiously as possible and the situations causing them were addressed
and rectified immediately. There were no environmental impacts associated with these exceedances.
Wastewater flow amounts are summarized in Table 2.
Table 1: Wastewater Treatment Facility
Date
Parameter
Number of Exceedances
Exceedance Type
December 2013
Fecal Coliform
One
Weekly Average
April 2014
BOD
One
Weekly Average
Table 2: Wastewater Flows
Summary of Wastewater Flows
MG (Million Gallons)
Jui 1, 2012 — June 30, 2013
Average MG per day
Total MG
July
1.346
41.733
August
1.454
45.088
September
1.246
37.371
October
1.225
37.973
November
1.133
33.988
December
1.362
42.225
January
1.440
44.628
February
1.438
40.263
March
1.586
49.178
April
1.444
43.305
May
1.274
39.500
June
1.127
33.819
Total Year MG
489.072
Average Da MG
1.340
Collection System Performance
The City of Mebane operates a sewage collection system comprised of 76 miles of gravity line, over 700
manholes, 15 pump stations, and over 12 miles of pressurized sewage force main. If sewage escapes from the
collection system for whatever reason and reaches a surface water body in an amount exceeding 1,000 gallons,
it must be reported to the news media. In addition, all spills of any volume reaching a water body must be
reported to the State. A list of sewage spills is included in Table 3.

City of Mebane Annual report — Page 4
Collection system sewage spills, known as sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) can occur for many reasons. Tree
roots can enter sewer lines or foreign objects can be dropped into manholes or sewers causing obstructions.
Rainwater can also find its way into sewers overloading lines and pump stations. In addition, pump stations can
fail for mechanical or electrical reasons.
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) from households, restaurants, and commercial establishments can also cause
obstructions in the sewer system resulting in SSOs.
A byproduct of cooking, FOG comes from meat, fats, lard, oil, shortening, butter, margarine, food scraps,
sauces, and dairy products. When washed down the drain, FOG sticks to the insides of sewer pipes. Over time,
FOG can build-up, block entire pipes, and lead to serious problems. To prevent any undue introduction of FOG
into the wastewater collection system, the City of Mebane implements a FOG Policy designed to educate and
enforce the proper disposal of FOG within the City. The FOG policy is intended for all customers (residents,
restaurants, and commercial establishments) that discharge wastewater into the City's sanitary sewer with the
aim of preventing grease related SSOs. Within the FOG Policy, food service establishments are required to
install and properly maintain an appropriately sized grease trap or interceptor.
While food service establishments typically deal with larger volumes of FOG than residents, everyone must do
their part to prevent the introduction of FOG into the sewer system. To learn more about FOG, its impacts on
the sewer system, and its proper disposal, please download the City's FOG Factsheet at
www.cityofinebane.com/wastewater.asp.
Table 3: Collection System Sewage Spills
Date
Location
Approximate Gallons
Probable Cause
11/21/13
Manhole at South First & West Roosevelt
325
Grease
12/27/13
Spring Forest at Deerfield
250
Grease
6M14
Fieldstone PS'
1,350
PS; Equipment Failure
'PS — Pumping Station
Summary
The City of Mebane is proud given that the age of our treatment facility and collection system our permit
exceedances have been minimal. Circumstances, such as weather and vandalism, are beyond the control of
collection system and wastewater treatment facility staff. Therefore, despite the dedicated efforts of these
individuals, it can often be difficult to avoid spills and exceedances of the NPDES permit. The City's ultimate
goal is to have no permit exceedances or sewage spills. We want to provide the best possible service to our
customers while being fiscally responsible and good stewards of our environment. If more information is desired
please contact our staff at 919-304-9215.

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Chartered in i SF m
City of Mebane
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facility
For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Facility
635 Corregidor Road, Mebane, NC
Phone [phone]
NPDES Permit No. NC0021474
Residuals Application Permit No. WO0004033
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Dennis Hodge
Mebane Wastewater Collection System
636 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
Collection System Permit No. W00500081
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Charlie Wayne Pore
I certify, under penalty of law, that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers
of the narrlpd systems and that those users have been notified of its availability.
)ennik J. Hodge
3stew ter Director
City of Mebane
August 28, 2014
Date

FMA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
August 5, 2014
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
John E. Skvada, III
Secretary
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the Mebane Wastewater
Treatment Plant in Alamance County on July 31, 2014. Dennis Hodge, Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review
of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection
evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective on July 1, 2014 and will expire on May 31, 2019. The facility had a copy of the
current permit available on site during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period of June 2013 through May
2014 showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit. Limit
violations were noted on the DMRs for January and April 2014. These violations were addressed in previous
correspondence from this office.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Total Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended Solids,
and Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of meter calibrations, and
thermometer verification were available during the, inspection. Amy Varinoski is the Lab Supervisor, and
Amanda Hill is the Lab Technician. R &, A Laboratories analyzes Metals and BOD, while Meritech, Inc.
analyzes Nutrients plus Ammonia, and Chronic Toxicity.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated quarterly
by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of the last calibration event, which occurred on June 30, 2014,
was available during the inspection.
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5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two aerobic digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a
press on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill compost facility in New Hill,
North Carolina. The land application permit will likely be rescinded since the facility has not land applied
residuals since 2009 and has no current plans to do so. Application fields have been transferred to
Burlington and Durham programs.
6.Operations & Maintenance
Anthony Bowes and Amy Varinoski are Back -Up ORCs. Operation and maintenance at the facility appear to
be excellent. The plant operates a preventative maintenance database via Hach JOB Cal. Maintenance staff
issues work orders once per month and more frequently for repairs. A SCADA system is used to monitor
some operations at the plant, such as process control parameters. Mr. Hodge can access this information
from this iPhone. Since an ice storm in March 2014, the facility has been renting a generator from Gregory
Poole to keep on the premises in case of power failure. The generator is exercised once per week.
7. Facility Site Review
Plant influent is screened and metered for reporting purposes. The plant includes two large aerations
basins, which were both in use at the time of inspection. The plant also includes three clarifiers, a new
tertiary filtration system (installed December 2013), chlorination, and dechlorination. A small building
contains the tanks of liquid hypochlorite and liquid sodium bisulfate. The new filtration system is called the
Aqua Mini Disk with Cloth Media Filter designed by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. Only two of its four basins
were in service during the inspection.
8. Records/Reports
The DMRs, files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data
was available for review during the inspection. Plant data and. records are very well organized and
maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared clear
with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of Mebane
remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0021474. We appreciate the
City's efforts to comply with the requirements of this permit. Please refer to the attached report for specific
details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak
or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Central Files
WSRO

United Stales Ernironnwtal Protection Agency
Form Approved.
IrPA WaM gl°n, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 204041057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 831-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 u 3 1 NCO021474 111 12 14/07/31 17 18 ICI 19 I s I 20
21111111 11II11111111111111 1 111111 11111111111 r
Inspection
Work Days Facility Sep Mondmirg Evaluation Rating 81 QA Reserved—
67
70Ia I 71 L� I 72 L w i 731 1 I74 76
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80
Section B:FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also Include
Entry Time/Date
permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermIt Numbert
09:OOAM 14107/31
14/07/01
Mebane WWTP
635 Corregidor Rd
Exit TimelDate
Permit Expiration Date
Mebane NC 27302
12:30PM 14/07/31
19105/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(syTitles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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David S Cheek/clty mgr/919-563-5901 /
Dennis James HodgWORC/919-304-9215/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Linda R Hoit,106 E Washington St Mebane NC 27302//919-569-614 V Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & MaintenancE Records(Reports
Self-Mongoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Slgnature(s) or Inspector(s) Agency/OfAce/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer1F Graznak , WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
Signature of Management 0 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 35603 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrhno/day rnspecOm Type
31 NCO021474 I11 12 1=7/81 117 18 Ici
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Section R Summary of Rnding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective on July 1, 2014 and will expire on May 31, 2019. The facility had a copy of
the current permit available on site during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period of June 2013 through May
2014 showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit Limit
violations were noted on the DMRs for January and April 2014. These violations were addressed in
previous correspondence from this office.
3. Laboratory
The planfs on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Total Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended
Solids, and Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of meter calibrations, and
thermometer verification were available during the inspection. Amy Varinoski is the Lab Supervisor,
and Amanda Hill is. the Lab Technician. R & A Laboratories analyzes Metals and BOD, while Merdech,
Inc. analyzes Nutrients plus Ammonia, and Chronic Toxicity.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated
quarterly by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of the last calibration event, which occurred on
June 30, 2014, was available during the inspection.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two aerobic digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a portable belt
press on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill compost facility in New
Hill, North Carolina. The land application permit will likely be rescinded since the facility has not land
applied residuals since 2009 and has no current plans to do so. Application fields have been
transferred to Burlington and Durham programs.
6.Operations & Maintenance
Anthony Bowes and Amy Varinoski are Back -Up ORCs. Operation and maintenance at the facility
appear to be excellent. The plant operates a preventative maintenance database via Hach JOB Cal.
Maintenance staff issues work orders once per month and more frequently for repairs. A SCADA
system is used to monitor some operations at the plant, such as process control parameters. Mr.
Hodges can access this information from this iPhone. Since an ice storm in March 2014, the facility
has been renting a generator from Gregory Poole to keep on the premises in case of power failure. The
generator is exercised once per week.
7. Facility Site Review
Plant influent is screened and metered for reporting purposes. The plant includes two large aerations
basins, which were both in use at the time of inspection. The plant also includes three clarifiers, a new
tertiary filtration system (installed December 2013), chlorination, and dechlorination. A mall building
contains the tanks of liquid hypochlorite and liquid sodium bisulfate. The new filtration system is called
the l@ua Mini Disk with Cloth Media Filter designed by Aqua -Aerobic Systems, Inc. Only two of its four
basins -*We lit service during tho41.nspection.
8. Records/Reports
The DMRs, files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this
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► Permit NCO021474
Inspection Dab: 07/31/2014
owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
data was available for review during the inspection. Plant data and records are very well organized and
maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared
clear with no visible solids. in -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of
Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
Lee
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Permit: NCO021474
inspoclan Data: 07/31/2014
owner - Fad tp: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
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: Operation and maintenance at the facility appear to be excellent.
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 br the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The permit became effective on July 1. 2014 and will expire on May 31, 2019. The facility had
a copy of the current permit available on site during the inspection
Record Keeping Yes No NA WE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ 011,
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ 110
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates, tines and location of sampling
Naas 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted Its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? No 130
(If the facility Is = or > 5 MGD pwmttted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ E ❑
on each shift?
is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0131111
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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NCO021474 Owner-FadUty: Mebane wwTP
07/3112014 inspection Vim: Compllance Evaluation
ina Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no visible solids.
Flow Measurement - Influent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
of units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Comment: Verification of the last calibration event which occurred on June 30 2014 was available
during the inspection.
Aerobic Diaester
Is the capacity adequate?
Yes No NA NE
Comment: Verification of the last calibration event which occurred on June 30 2014 was available
during the inspection.
Aerobic Diaester
Is the capacity adequate?
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Is the mixing adequate?
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Is the site tree of excessive foaming in the tank?
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# is the odor acceptable?
0000
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
0000
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
M
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is the unit in good condition?
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Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 07/31/2014
Bar Screens
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection "type: Compliance Evaluation
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?
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/I)
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Surface
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■
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Comment; Facility maintains DO less than 1.0 mg/I in aeration basins for denitnfication project.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation.
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Yes No NA NE
Up flow
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Pr Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Daft: 07/31/2014
owner - Facigty: Mebane WWTP
Inspection type: Compliance Evaluation
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Yes No NA NE
Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
0 ❑
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
0 ❑
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Comment: The new filtration system is called the Aqua Mini Disk with
Cloth Media Filter designed by
Aqua Aerobic Systems, Inc. Installed December 2013
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
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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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Comment: Liquid sodium bisulfate
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment: -
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
0
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is the generator tested by Interrupting primary power source?
0
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the Inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
0
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
0
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Comment: Since an ice storm in March 2014 the facility has been renting a generator
from Grecory
Poole to keep on the premises in case of Dower failure. A new -generator will likely be
purchased for the facility in the next year.
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes
No NA NE
is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
0
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110
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is purrs feed system operational?
00011
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
0
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is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
001111
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Permit-. NCO021474
Inspection Dail: 07/31/2014
Disinfection -Liquid
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Mebane W WTP
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent SamWina
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Comment: Thermometer inside refirneration unit read 4 degrees.
Upstream / Downstream Samplina
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and
sampling location)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date:
07/30/14 Page 1 of 2
Permit
i ,r>i
NlRs Between
6 and ,'01 l
Region
Violation Category,ear
Program Category
Facility Name
` -
Param Name
r;,
County.
Subbasm tit
Violation Action s°
Major Minor
PERMIT: NC0021414
FACILITY: City of Mebane - Mebane WWTP
COUNTY: Atamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violation
MONI I OHING
OU I FALU
LOCATION
NAHAMILItH
VIOLA I ION
rHtflutivC
UNIT OF
UMiI
CALCULATED
VALUE
%
Over
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLA710NACTION
HtNOHI
04 - 2014
PH
001
Effluent
BOO, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
DAIL
04/12/14
5 X week
MEASURE
mg/l
7.5
8.28
10.4
Weekly Average
Proceed DNOD
Concentration
Exceeded
07-2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
07/18/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
27
58.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
07 -2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
07/23/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
34
100
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
07 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
07/29/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
47
176.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08-2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08101/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
38
123.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 -2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/02/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
41
141.2
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08-2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/06/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
34
100
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08112/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
38
123.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08-2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/13/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
41
141.2
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/15/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
34
100
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/19/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
44
158.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
08-2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/27/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
22
29.4
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
11 - 2013
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/14/13
5 X week
ug/I
17
44
158.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, 0PJ
Exceeded
01 -2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
01/06114
5 X week
ug/I
17
47
176.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit
MRs Between
6 - and 5
Region:
%
Facility Name
Param Name;,
County:}�
Major Minor.
01.2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
0101/14
5 X week
02 _ 2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
02/20/14
5 X week
03 - 2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
03/10/14
5 X week
04 - 2014
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
04/30/14
5 X week
01 _ 2014
001
Effluent
Coliforrn, Fecal MF, M-FC
01/04/14
5 X week
Broth,44.5C
Report Date
07 30! 14 Page
2 of 2
Violation Category, :.
;t,,;:,
Program Category.,*,,,
5ubbasin
Violation Action- �
lg/1
17
30
76.5
Dairy Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
ig/1
17
44
158.8
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
ig/1
17
46
170.6
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
Exceeded
jg/l
17
21
23.5
Daily Maximum
No Action, BPJ
00ml
400
489.45
22.4
Exceeded
Weekly Geometric Mean
=Prceedt,
Exceeded

David S. Cheek
City Manager
Glendel Stephenson
Mayor
106 East Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
[phone]
July 22, 2014
Wastewater Branch
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority
Mebane W WTP
NPDES Number NCO021474
To Whom It May Concern:
Council
Ed Hooks, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Bradley
Everette Greene
Patty Philipps
Jill Auditori
By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to Dennis Hodge, Wastewater Director for all permit
applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at the Mebane WWTP
as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for
signatory authority as specified in I SA NCAC 2B.0506.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at 919-563-5901.
erely,
avid S. Cheek
City Manager
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Permitting Section
Chartered in 1881

SEWER OVERFLOW (SSO) 24 HOUR REPORT
INCIDENT #: 2013
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TIME SSO
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DATE SSO
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TIME SSO
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WATER
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ESTIMATED
FISH KILL:
PRIMARY CAUSE OF SSO
(CHECK ONE):
SEVERE NATURAL CONDITION
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VANDALISM
PIPE FAILURE (BREAK)
GREASE
DEBRIS IN LINE
POWER OUTAGE
ROOTS
OTHER (EXPLAIN BELOW)
EQUIPMENT FAILURE (PUMP STATION, ETC - EXPLAIN
BELOW)
REMARKS:

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Mickey, Mike
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:19 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: 24 Hour Report Info
Attachments: SSO - 24 hour reporting info.pdf
Ronnie — Per Greg Barts request, please find a copy of the 24 hour reporting form that we use to collect initial
information on SSO's.
In regards to the incident Greg reported today (overflow from containment box at WWTP), we consider any spill inside
the WWTP fence to be a bypass and not an SSO. Bypasses are reported under the NPDES permit per Part
II.E.4(b)(2). This event will not be entered into the SSO database. Holler back if any questions. Thanks, Mike.
Mike Mickey
Mike.MickevCui)NCDENR.eov
NC Division of Water Resources
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

PPPPPPP, A&A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
April 9, 2014
Mr. Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington St.
Mebane, NC 27302
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Renewal
Permit No. NCO021474
Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Facility Class IV
Dear Mr. Hodge:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft renewal permit for your facility which includes the
revisions required by Senate Bill 810 and the recently adopted Senate Bill 515. This draft permit is
different than the previous drafts sent to you in 2012. Please review the draft very carefully to
ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
The draft permit contains the following significant changes from your current permit:
The City of Mebane's request for reduced sampling for NH3-N and TSS, from daily to twice per
week, in accordance with the Reduction of Monitoring Frequencies in NPDES Permits for
Exceptionally Performing Facilities (Oct. 22, 2012) was approved and the draft permit revised
accordingly. These reduced frequencies will remain in effect so long as the City's facility
continues to demonstrate exceptional treatment performance.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC
DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to
your NPDES permit. [See Special Condition A. (11.)]
For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please
visit the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/boWipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the
following website: http://www2.epa. ova /compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
• The permit expiration date was changed to May 31, 2019 to allow five years before permit
renewal.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Internet: www rlmaterquality.org
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Mr. Dennis J. Hodge, Wastewater Director qqqq
April 9, 2014
Page 2 of 3
• An annual discharge load limit of 40,225 pounds per year (lb/yr) for total nitrogen has been
added to the permit in accordance with the Jordan Lake Nutrient Management Strategy rules.
Footnote #10 in Special Condition A.(L) specifies an effective date of calendar year 2019 for
the total nitrogen limit, consistent with Session Law 2013-395 (Senate Bill 515).
• Effluent limitations and monitoring for Fluoride and Chloride were removed from the permit
because no reasonable potential to violate surface Water Quality Standard's (WQS) for these
parameters was found.
• Effluent monitoring for Total Copper was removed from the permit because no reasonable
potential to violate WQS's was found.
• An evaluation of Total Zinc effluent data showed a reasonable potential to violate WQS. Since
the WQS for Total Zinc is an action level standard, monitoring for Zinc was maintained in the
permit, at a reduced frequency of quarterly to coincide with toxicity testing.
• In accordance with the NPDES Implementation of the Statewide Mercury TMDL, five years of
mercury data was evaluated. The annual averages were less than both the calculated Water
Quality Based Effluent Limit and the Technology Based Effluent Limit. As a result, the Total
Mercury limit was removed and monitoring was reduced to the three annual Effluent Pollutant
Scans.
• In accordance with the 2012 Statewide Mercury TMDL, the requirement to perform a Mercury
Minimization Plan (MMP) was added to the permit. See MMP Special Condition A.(12.). Please
note that the MMP shall be developed within 180 days of the NPDES Permit effective date. A
sample MMP was developed through a stakeholder review process and has been placed on the
Division website for guidance at: http://j2ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes.
• In accordance with Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 122 a schedule of compliance containing
annual milestones outlining the steps the City of Mebane will take to comply with the Jordan
Lake Wastewater Discharge Rule was added under Special Condition A.(4.).
• Special Condition A. (5.) Nitrogen Optimization has been updated to note the submission of the
plan by the City of Mebane.
• Some of the wording has changed in Special Condition A. (7), Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit,
please review each paragraph carefully.
• Special Condition A. (8.) on the Effluent Pollutant Scan now designates the three years in which
the scans are to be performed (2015, 2016, and 2017) and that mercury must be sampled using
EPA Method 1631 E.
Please review this draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information, conditions,
and requirements contained therein.
At this time, the Division is soliciting public comment on this draft as required by the EPA by
publishing a notice in newspapers of general circulation in the Alamance County area.
Please provide any comments you have regarding the draft permit to this office no later than May
16, 2014. Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent
comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit.

nnis J.
pri19, 2014
PPage 3 of 3
Hodge, Wastewater Director
If you have questions concerning the draft permit for your facility, please contact me by e-mail
[e-mail]) or call me at [phone].
Respectfully,
Julie A. Grzyb
Environmental Engineer, NPDES Wastewater
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0021474 (Draft permit)
cc: NPDES Unit
e-copy:
EPA, Region IV
Winston-Salem Regional Office / Surface Water Protection Section
Steve Reid, Wastewater Operator Certification & Training
Eric Hudson, Winston Salem Regional Office/DWR/Public Water Supply Section
Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicity Branch
Carrie Ruhlman, Ecosystems Branch
Steve Kroger, Ecosystem Branch
Sarah Bass, PERC, Water Quality Permitting

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Permit No. NC0021474
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER
ATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIlVIIN
ON SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Caroli<IGI�Statute 143-215.1, d
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the ina Environmental
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Coname the
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$MCity ofA�
is hereby authorized to discharge wasteXCo%M%61K1997)
facility 1 at the
Mebane atme635
standards
to receiving waters ated as Mo _ s Creek e Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with efflu to ' re ements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III,.; ,�V hereo
This 04Wt shall become eflftye ... . .......... ....XXXX, 2014.
This permit authorization' scharge shall expire at midnight on .................................May 31, 2019.
Signed this day.....:
.XXXX, 2014.
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 12

Permit No. I'N
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein,
is hereby authorized to:
1.
The City of Mebane
Continue to operate an existing 2.5 MGD wastewater
Wastewater Treatment Plant, on 635 Corrigidor Road
Alamance County, and consisting of: -14
• influent bar screen
grit chamber
dual aeration basins
three final clarifiers
chlorine contact chamber
dechlorination
aerobic sludge
2. Discharge from s
Moadams Creek, w
at the Mebane
A Mebane,
Eied on the attached map into the
in the Cape Fear River Basin.
Page 2 of 12

Permit No. NCO021474
PART I
A.(1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
(a.) During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored) by the Permittee as specified below:
Flow
2.5 MGD
Continuous
cording
Influent or Effluent
Total Monthly Flow (MG)
Monitor & Report
Monthl
> Rec. or Calc.
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 200C
A nl 1 -October 31 3
(P )"
S.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
_ omposite
Influent & Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C (November
1 - March 31)
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
, Daily
.
ite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 3
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
,. wice per week
Com
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 October 31)
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
AA
Twice per ek
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 -March 31)
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
Twic � eek
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 4
1 A&
lawily
Grab
Effluent
pHs
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100ml-
400/100
Daily
s Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 6
17
Grab
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Conductivity (pmhos/cm)
Daiif
TKN
Monit
eport (Mgw
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NO3-N + NO2-N
Moni Report (mg/L .
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Nitrogen, (TN)'
M (mg/L)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
TN Load 8,9
0
5 IMW
Monthly
Annually
Calculated
Effluent
Total Pho
TP Lo' '
itor & Report (mg/L)
z on eport (lb/mo) [QM665]
r Y665
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Monthly
Annually
Calculated
Effluent
Total
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic T a lZ
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Effluent Pollut L n 13
Monitor
& Report
Footnote 13
Footnote 13
Effluent
All footnotes are liste&* the following page.
Page 3 of 12

Permit No. 1
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports
electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (11.).
2. See Special Condition A. (2.) for instream sampling locations and requirements. Instream monitoring
requirements may be provisionally waived per Condition A. (2.).
3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the
respective influent value (85% removal).
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less th 6.0 mg/L.
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standar
6. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values rep low 50 µg/L to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue t and submit all values reported
by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), values fall below 50 µg/L.
7. TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TN is total nitrogen, TKN is : Kjel 'trogen, and NO3-N and
NO2-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively.=at
8. TN or TP Load is the mass quantity of Total Nitrogen or P orus discharged in n period of time.
See Special Condition A. (10.), Calculation of Total Nitr. r Total Phosphorus Loa
9. Compliance with mass limits shall be determined in ance with Special Condition Annual Limits
for Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus.
10. Per the Jordan Lake Wastewater Discharge Rule (15A N 2B . s modified by North Carolina
Session Laws 2011-394 (HB119) and 2013-395 (SB515), the a Total Nitrogen limit shall be effective
beginning with calendar year 2019, unle - ermittee has re by December 31, 2019, an authorization -
to -construct permit for construction, inst'" Iteration of atment works for purposes of
complying with this limit, in which case th i effective g with calendar year 2021. See
special condition A. (4.) on the TN Complia ' ched
11. Total Zinc shall be sampled in n'unction wiironic p g
12. Chronic Toxicity (Cerioda 90% with �'f' anuar;k "_ , July and October (see Special
Condition A. (7.)).
13. The permittee shall m three Ef t Pollu ns during the term of this permit. (See Special
Condition A.
(b.) There shall be no disc h f 1 oam in other than trace amounts.
R A
A.(2.) EAM MON I EQUIREMENTS
(a.)
Dissolved Oxygen ab 3Meek (June -Sept) 1Meek (October - May) U, D1, D2, D3
Temperature Grab 3/Week (June -Sept) 1/Week (October- May) U, D1, D2, D3
Fecal Coliform Grab 3Meek (June -Sept) 1/Week (October - May) U, D1, D2, D3
Conductivity Grab 3/Week (June -Sept) 1/Week (October- May) U, D1, D2, D3
SAMPLE LOCATIONS
U - Upstream 100 feet of discharge, D1- Downstream at NCSR 1940, Moadams Creek,
D2 - Downstream at Back Creek at NCSR 1940 (June - Sept only)
D3 - Downstream at Back Creek at NC Highway 54.
Page 4 of 12

Permit No. NCO021474
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(Continued A. (2.) INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
(b.) Instream monitoring requirements in this NPDES permit shall be provisionally waived so long as
the Permittee remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association and the
Association continues to function as approved by the Division and Environmental Management
Commission. If the Permittee does not participate in the Association or if the Association ceases to
function, the instream monitoring requirements in this permit become effective immediately; and
the Division may reopen this permit by administrative letter to establish additional instream
monitoring requirements, it deems necessary to adequately character e effects of the
discharges on water quality in the receiving stream. WrF
A.(3.) NUTRIENT ALLOCATIONS
(a.) The following table lists the Total Nitrogen (TN) and Phosphorus allocations assigned
to, acquired by, or transferred to the Permittee in a ' ce with the Jor ake nutrient
management rule (T15A NCAC 02B .0270) and s of each as of perrru ance. For
compliance purposes, this table does not sup any TN4orhmit
establis ewhere in
this permit or in the NPDES permit of a comp li ssocia'which the Per e is a Co-
Permittee Member.
To itrogen Al
Base Assi le 8/ t 40,225 Active
(T10)
J� TOTAL 1," 22,526 40,225 Active
Footnote: 4 V �
a%
(1) Nitrogen *' ort Fact
Total
Allocation
B Assig Rule
18111I09 2,781 5,056 I Active
(T15AB 0270)
TOTAL I 2,781 I 5,056 I Active
Footnote' < '4� *
(1) Phospho a nsport Factor = 55%
(b.) Any addition, deletion, or modification of the listed allocation(s) (other than to correct
typographical errors) or any change from Reserved to Active status of any of the listed allocations
shall be considered a major modification of this permit and shall be subject to the public review
process afforded such modifications under state and federal rules.
Page 5 of 12

Permit No. N
A.(4.) TOTAL NITROGEN COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
(a.) The permittee shall comply with the TN Load limit specified in Condition A. (1.) in accordance
with the following schedule:
April 30, 2015: Evaluate and submit a report to DWR on the need and interest in establishing
a compliance trading association for Jordan Lake.
April 30, 2016: Submit a nutrient removal optimization report to DWR for the Mebane
WWTP
April 30, 2017: Submit a nutrient compliance plan to DWR f ew and approval. The
plan should project and accommodate anti cl loadings through 2027.
April 30, 2018: Submit a nutrient removal optimizati: or WR for the Mebane
WWTP`
January 1, 2019/2021: Beginning with CY2019, y with total nitrogen is the TN Load
limit listed in Condition xcept that, if the permitte ires an
authorization-to-construc t require meet that limit, all comply
with the limit no later than 1. . J'
All submissions shall be sent to: NCDOW DWR/ NP roarams
flake W
1617
RING REOPENER
Pursuant to N.C. GenNWtatute Section 143-215.1 and the implementing rules found in Title 15A of
the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, specifically, 15A NCAC 2H.0112(b) (1) and
2H.0114(a), and Part II, Sections B-12 and B-13 of this permit, the Director of DWR may reopen this
permit to require supplemental nutrient monitoring of the discharge. The additional monitoring will
be to support water quality modeling efforts within the Cape Fear River Basin, and shall be consistent
with a monitoring plan developed jointly by the Division and affected stakeholders.
Page 6 of 12

ppppp Permit No. NCO021474
A.(7.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 90%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July, and October. These months signify the first month of each three month toxicity
testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing ry st be obtained during
representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES ed final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single qu is in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing s p ` ed at a minimum, in
each of the two following months as described in "North o 'a Phase onic Whole Effluent
Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -December 2010) or s ent versions
All toxicity testing results required as part of this per dition will be entere e Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months ' ch tests were performed, the parameter
code TGP313 for the pass/fail results and THP313 for onic V „ Additionally, Form AT-3
(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention North Carolin on of Water Resources
er Sciences
Service
leig Caro
6'k,,- 99-1621
51
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms sha iled w Ater ces Section no later than 30
days after the end of the rep �° m iod for or
Test data shall be compl, ° cura lude all sting chemical/ physical measurements and all
concentration/ respo . ,and be ied by 1' atory supervisor and ORC or approved
designate signature. 1 and
c e of the e nt toxicity sample must be measured and
reported if chlorine is e I ed fo of th ste stream.
Should there discha r0m ring a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, ill c to the informati located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form ' g the am it number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
rep the notation o Flo the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the r Sciences Sec tio the a cited above.
Should tfi" mittee fail to for during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring e required d g the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on
the toxicity tes uarter, w is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the
month in which t ` � " , to s required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third
month. Should any rom this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North
Carolina Division of " Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit
may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of
such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR &
all AT Form submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
Page 7 of 12

A.(8.) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN Permit No. N
"44
(a.) The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed
below. One scan must be performed in each of the following years: 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Analytical methods shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and shall be sufficiently sensitive
to determine whether parameters are present in concentrations greater than applicable standards
and criteria. Samples should be collected with one quarterly toxicity test each year, and must
represent seasonal variation [i.e. do not sample in the same quarter every year]. Unless otherwise
indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable."
Ammonia (as N)
Chlorine (total residual, TRC)
Dissolved oxygen
Nitrate/ Nitrite
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen
Oil and grease
Total Phosphorus
Total dissolved solids
Hardness
Antimony
Arsenic
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Mercury (EPA Method 1631E)
Nickel
Selenium
Silver'
Thallium
Zinc
Cyanide
Total Dhensfic.,comoou
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene
1,1-dichloroethylene
1,2-dichloropropane
1,3-dichloropropylene
Ethylbenzene
Methyl bromide
Methyl chloride 3
Methylene chlor' '
1,1,2,2-tetrac ane
Tetrachlor ene
Toluene tip.
1,1,1-trichloroeth .,.`
P
Wf s Pentachlorophenol
Fin " Phenol
lonitrile'� s �� 2,4,6-trichlorophenol
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Dichlorobromomethane
1,1-dichloroethane
1,2-dichloroethane
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benzidine
Benzo(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
3,4 benzofluoranthene
Benzo(ghi)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane
(2-chloroethyl) ether
-chloroisopropyl) ether
(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
,omophenyl phenyl ether
V1 benzyl phthalate
1 phenyl ether
Di-n-butyl
Di-n-octyl
1,2-dichlorobenzene
1,3-dichlorobenzene
1,4-dichlorobenzene
3,3-dichlorobenzidine
Diethyl phthalate
bimethyl phthalate
2,4-dinitrotoluene
2,6-dinitrotoluene
1,2-diphenylhydrazine
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Hexachloroethane
Indeno(1,2,3-cd) pyrene
Isophorone
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
N-nitrosodimethylamine
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
(b.) Reporting. Test results shall be reported on DWR Form- A MR-PPA1(or in a form approved by
the Director) by December 31st of each designated sampling year. The report shall be submitted
to the following address: NCDENR/DWR/Central Files,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-1617.
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1pppppp-
Permit No. NC0021474
ANNUAL LIMITS FOR TOTAL NITROGEN OR TOTAL PHOSPHORUS
(a.) Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP) allocations and load limits for NPDES
dischargers in the Jordan Lake watershed are annual limits and apply on a calendar year basis.
(b.) For any given calendar year, the Permittee shall be in compliance with the annual TN (or TP)
Load limit in this Permit if:
(i.) the Permittee's annual TN (or TP) Load is less than or equal to the effective limit, or
(ii.) the Permittee is a Co-Permittee Member of a compliance association.
(c.) The TN (or TP) Load limit in this Permit may be modified as the rest; f allowable changes in
the Permittee's allocations. "ffiUM=
(i.) Allowable changes include those resulting from purcha (or TP) allocation from an
authorized mitigation banker, the Ecosystem Enhanc I am, or other source
allowed under applicable regulations; purchase, sale; _ de, or of allocation between
the Permittee and other dischargers; regionaliz ;and other tr ons approved by the
Division. i
(ii.) The Perrnittee may request a modificatio e TN (or TP) Load limit' Permit to
reflect allowable changes in its allocatio
ez
(A) Upon receipt of timely and proper ap
appropriate and in accordance with state
(B) Changes in TN (or TP) come effecti
permit modification. Thel ust recf
changes proposed for the w' a
Any requests for modification sho be sen
" ENR/ D . S
A rdan La tershi
x' 161 it Servic ter
Ral NC 276 d 17
(d.) If the Permittee is 'A
1 of a eivavear. its
Jim -its therein.
:vision will modify the permit as
program requirements.
nary 1 of the year following
cation no later than August 31 for
Coordinator
approved compliance association on January
that year are governed by that association's
OPThe Permitt ll be 'dered a Co-Permittee Member for any given calendar year in
qk
which it is iden as s Appendix A of the association's group NPDES permit.
(ii sociation roster d me ' ers' TN and TP allocations will be updated annually and in
dance with st� d federal program requirements.
R
(iii.) If mittee in to join or leave a compliance association, the Division must be
notifie e ed action in accordance with the procedures defined in the
associati S permit.
(A) Upon ript of timely and proper notification, the Division will modify the permit as
appropriate and in accordance with state and federal program requirements.
(B) Membership changes in a compliance association become effective on January 1 of the
year following modification of the association's permit.
(e.) The TN and TP monitoring and reporting requirements in this Permit remain in effect throughout
the term of the Permit and are not affected by the Permittee's membership in a compliance
association.
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Permit No. N 4RR
A.(10.) CALCULATION OF TOTAL NITROGEN OR TOTAL PHOSPHORUS LOADS
(a.) The Permittee shall calculate monthly and annual TN Loads as follows:
(i.) Monthly TN (or TP) Load (lb/mo) = TN (or TP) x TMF x 8.34
where:
TN or TP = the average Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus concentration
(mg/ L) of the composite samples collected during the month
TMF = the Total Monthly Flow of wastewater discharged during the
month (MG/mo)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MGM � ����unds
(ii.) Annual TN (or TP) Load (lb/yr) = Sum of the 12
year
(b.) The Permittee shall report monthly Total Nitrogen
lb/ mo) in the appropriate discharge monitoring re
calendar year's results (lb/yr) with the Decemb
A.(11.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCITAM
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal
and specify that, if a state does not estab stem to r
submit DMRs electronically to the Envird Wtect
that these regulations will be adopted and
NOTE: This special condition 1
permit (Standard Conditio
• Section B. (11) u " ory Req
• Section D. (2. -' ` orting
• Section D. (6) ds Rete
• Section E. (5.) M in
TP) Loads for the calendar
Vital Phospho ults (mg/ Land
)r each month an report ort each
for that year. ;t
RING REPO
irge monitoring reports (DMRs)
submittals, then permittees must
,(EPA). The Division anticipates
Wa in late 2013.
within Part II of this
(a.) eRe'" edes" n D. (2.) and Section E.(5.) (a)]
gno 1 "+2 s fromte effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
discharg for to electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Report (
pplication.
Mo .,,I results obta , during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and sub d electro y using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitorin an t DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the
state's eDMR" n is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), pe ees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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1pppppp�
Permit No. NCO021474
(Continued, A.(11.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements
may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1,
1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be
submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least si 00) days prior to the date
the facility would be required under this permit to begin using e Temporary waivers shall
be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. A" ` time, DMRs shall be
submitted electronically to the Division unless the permitted a : s for and is granted a new
temporary waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a
reporting requirements is found on the folic
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/
Regardless of the submission method, the first I
following the issuance of the permit or in the case
following the commencement ofe.
(b.) Signatory Requirements [Suppleme
All eDMRs submitted to the permit is '
Part II, Section B. (11.) . < x a duly ate
n, and Part II, Section B. (1 _
g
eDMR reportine ses s..
For eDMR su ions, the
account and to entia
Carolina's eDMR s�
we
ion. Any p`
following ce
:ATION WIL
91.31=24
from theIM ES electronic
page:
edmr
d the last day of the month
cility, on the last day of the month
1.) (b) a persedes Section B. (11.) (d)]
;be z by a person described in
e o that person as described in
on, m delegated signatory authority for
nitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
stem. For more information on North
obtaining an eDMR user account, please
wq/ admin/bog/ ipu/ edmr
zb ' g an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
Lion FR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, r penalty "o, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction
or supervisirit cco with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the in submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons di y responsible forgathering the information, the information submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
(c.) Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.411.
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A.(12.) MERCURY MINIMIZATION PLAN (MMP)
Permit N"qq
o. N
The permittee shall develop and implement a mercury minimization plan during this permit term. The
MMP shall be developed within 180 days of the NPDES Permit Effective Date, and shall be available
for inspection on -site. A sample MMP was developed through a stakeholder review process and has
been placed on the Division website for guidance (hU://12ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/12s/npdes,
under Model Mercury Minimization Plan). The MMP should place emphasis on identification of
mercury contributors and goals for reduction. Results shall be summarized and submitted with the
next permit renewal.
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DENR/DWR
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO21474
Facility Information
Appucant/Facility Name:
City of Mebane / Mebane WWTP
Applicant;Address;
106 E. Washington St, Mebane, NC 27302
Facility Address:
635 Corrigidor Road, Mebane, NC 27302 ;
Permitted -Flow
2.5 MGD {
Type of Waste:
Municipal (domestic and industrial) :._.,
Facihty/Permit Status:
Class 4 / Renewal r
rr�r� r
Counfy: _
fr, t
Alamance
1Vliscellaneous
Receiving Stream.
Moadams Creek
Regional Office:
Wmsn Salem
r
Stream Classification:
WS-V; NSW
State -Grid / USGS Quad:
Mebane% C21SE
303(d) Listed? ;,
No
>Permit Writer:
Julie Grzyb
Subbasin/HUC# -
030602/030^QUQ204
Date: '
4/8/2014
Drainage Area (nu2):
0.9fr``"
Lat. 36° 05' 26" N Long. 79° 17' 14" W
Summed 7Q10{(cfs)
0.0*aW
Waiter 7Q10
0.0
Average Flow
IWC (%):
90 `l
SUMMARY r rff Ft �? a rr rr fir'
r r \ rfr`r ��r •r .r i ff�fr �,.,,�-,.fj r�.
This renewal'nixoxi was"iflgtnally subii d on November 29, 2010. Since then the
Jordan La WastewEL?scharg`�rRule was modified by Session Laws 2011-394 (HB119) and
2013-30� SB515). This p f it was t i revised and re -drafted to include these modifications
f f< . =�
and`a cotxl'_Xtartce schedule`r�ti;#lining fide actions the City will take to comply with annual total
�Fr,�, r-T
nitrogen taRg'#" S. listed in NP1� S Permit NC0021474.
rF :a
The City of Mebatfperatea 2.5 MGD wastewater treatment. The treatment plant serves
10,000 persons in the Q-aft A Mebane. The facility consists of a bar screen, grit chamber,
ri.-s.
aeration basin, three clbikfiers, two sand filters, chlorine contact basin, sulfur dioxide
dechlorination, rotary drum thickener, sludge holding tank and two aerobic digesters. The City
has made operational changes to comply with the Jordan Lake Nutrient Rules and will continue
to closely evaluate whether these operational changes will be sufficient or if additional changes
will be needed to comply.
The existing permit limits for the Mebane WWTP are:
Flow = 2.5 MGD
BOD5 = 5 mg/1 (summer); 10 mg/l (winter)
NH3 = 2 mg/1(summer); 4 mg/1(winter)
Fact Sheet
NPDES NCO021474
n--.. ,

DO-- 6 mg/l
TSS = 30 mg/l
Fecal Coliform = 200/100m1(mo. avg.); 400/100ml (wk. avg.)
TRC=17 ug/1(da. max.)
pH=6.0SU to9.0SU
Chronic toxicity at 90% - quarterly testing in Jan Apr Jul Oct
Total Phosphorus load limit of 5056 lb/year (eff. January 1, 2010)
Monitoring and reporting for Total Nitrogen.
Weekly limits for fluoride and mercury.
Twice per month monitoring for copper, chloride and zinc.
PRETREATMENTfr
The City has an approved pretreatment program with two (2)Jibn caggrical S1Us and two (2)
rw r r
categorical industrial users (AKG of America, General Electri,'..SRI Sur{l,Express, and
Sandvik) . The permitted flow for the pretreatment progiain is 0:0675 MGD t is
r�� �r� ate.
recommended that the City continue to implement_. a approved pretreatme Xtong term
monitoring program (LTMP).
2010 PERMIT MODIFICATION
In July 2010, Mebane's permit was modified along with 13 ofie;dischargers based on the
Jordan Reservoir Wastewater Discharge Re'
q fir ements (T15A 1 (C`-,,C 02B..0270) establishing
annual mass phosphorus limits for these falifssrkecome effectiv'with calendar year 2010.
Although the effective date of the permit mdr� ,Mcatio m ugustA, 2010, the new phosphorus
:fY t t.-. ift.+
limits of 5,056 lb/yr became effective January T %20- -O'by iU 4 applied to calendar year 2010
in its entirety.
The 2010 modified feriitaJ.so inc'ded nutrient a1ation tables for total nitrogen and total
phosphorus. The phosphorusfallacon/.:.limit wasapplied in 2010 as noted above. The
nitrogen allQtXQt Was listec%010,iowev$TZe annual load limit of 40,2251b/yr has been
added to th2s renewalrPtit wi lr effective date of calendar year 2019. Attached is the
Jordan T ;ake factsheet frtiri? `t}�ie 2010 10 , - t modification. Note page 5 which lists the allocation
:::;=
tables fog=a7_discharzers ircludin� th_Mebane WWTP.
Moadams Creek•"` riot listea-;,' the 2012 303 (d) Impaired Streams List or the draft 2014
.--:;:•
Impaired Streams li§t e', stream was formerly classified as C NSW, but was reclassified to
WS-V; NSW effective Aftust 11, 2009. This reclassification was for all C NSW and B NSW
waters upstream of the dam at B. Everett Jordan Reservoir. However, in accordance with
Senate Bill 810 adopted on July 16, 2012, facilities discharging to WS-V streams located in the
Jordan Reservoir watershed are not subject to water quality standards set out in 15A NCAC 2B
.0218(3)(e) through (3)(h) except under certain conditions.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NCO021474
Paee 2

WpOnj7y16,2012 the NC Governor signed Senate Bill 810 which included the following
clarification on WS-V waters:
SECTION 12.1. Rules adopted by the Environmental Management Commission
pursuant to S.L. 2009-216 and S.L. 2009-486 to nnplement nutrient nianagenient strategies for
the B. Everett Jordan Reservoir and the Falls of the Neuse Reseivoir watersheds shall not be
interpreted to apply surface water quality standards set out in 15A NCAC 2B .0218(3)(e)
tiirougli (3)01) to waters designated in the inutrient management niles as «rS-V except wliere:
(i) the designation of WS-V is associated with a water supply intake ttsed by an industry to
supply drinking water for tlieir employees; or (ii) standards set out in 15A NCAC 02B
.0218(3)(e) througli (3)(h) are violated at the upstream boundary of waters within those
watersheds that are classified as WS-II, WS-III, or WS-IV. This section sliall not be construed
to alter the nutrient reduction requirements set out in 15A NCAC 213 .0262(5) or 15A NCAC
2B .0275(3).
Based on this bill, water quality standards for a stream
applied to the Mebane WWTP and its discharge into M
and (ii) in Section 12.1 (above) are not met in this insti
TOXICITY TESTING: »r.•,
Existing limit: Chronic limit at 90 /° Cerioda hnia Pass
January, April, July, and October.
From January 2009 to December 2013, the faity has passed a
Recommendation: Continuation of Chromic��Iimit at
January, April, July and October.
Overall, compliance..
permit cycle. 1) TT
violation was issued;
mercury
have bee
A
total re$1
purposes. -;i
exception of
permit limits
chlorine
re any re
reported
use minor
664( e last
as a *#6t--,supply will not be
.reek bed se;.the conditions (i)
Quarterly testing conducted in
ty tests.
terly testing in
uts= the permit `% as been achieved by the facility during this
rr.-j
an e iteedance of tl t � n2rcury limit in June 2009 and a notice of
st violation ifthere have been no other exceedances of the
f {�� -- Z r ... �
l� one exi��tce of the fluoride limit in 2010, however there
sits a-Ahat time. 3) There were some apparent exceedances of the
owei �&A-he_current EPA approved compliance level for TRC is 50
ted vale less than 50 ug/l are considered zero for compliance
values were not considered to be limit violations. With the
littions, the Mebane WWTP has been in compliance with most
Lewal in 2006.
Current Parameters: Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, Fecal Coliform and Conductivity
Recommended Parameters: Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity
Upstream: Upstream 100 feet of discharge
D1: Downstream at NCSR 1940, Moadams Creek
D2: Downstream at Back Creek at NCSR 1936
D3: Downstream at Back Creek at Highway 54
Mebane is a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association (UCFRBA) and therefore
individual instream monitoring requirements are waived as long as the City is a member.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NCO021474
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The memorandum of agreement between the UCFRBA and DWQ was renewed May 1, 2010
and is effective until April 30, 2015. The UCFRBA conducts instream monitoring for its
membership and compiles data for review and evaluation.
A review of data for station B1350000- Moadams Creek at Corrigidor Road upstream of
discharge near Mebane, indicated only elevated iron and fecal coliform values. All other field
parameters, metals and nutrients were below water quality standards. The station downstream
of Mebane's WWTP, B1380000 — Moadams Creek at SR 1940 Gibson Road near Florence Town,
also showed elevated iron and fecal values, with other parameters below water quality
standards.
PERMIT DEVELOPMENT:
NuMTEN CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The Mebane WWTP is subject to nutrient controls estab]
Wastewater Discharge Requirements rule (T15A NCAC
all affected dischargers in the watershed were modified;
f;
limits . Although the effective date of the permit m90 fi
phosphorus limits of 5,056 lb/yr became
calendar year 2010 in its entirety.
The modified permits did not include linut.,
rule, were to become effective with calerid
.ram,
passed two bills that extended the complia"
nutrient -related improvements by the end c
dates to 2019/2021. The annual load limit of
with an effective date of:calerrdar=:year 2019.
Reservoir
�13 .0270). In Jlll•Yi' c
=&tal lish ann-dZ
.lion was August 1
1, 201Q;by rule and
for Total Nitro;
:near 2016. The
for
0, the permits for
}ss phosphorus
Pr•.
?010. the new
hich, under the wastewater
feral Assembly has since
li'sthat acquired ATCs for
Ir extended the 2016/2018
added to this renewal permit
The 2010 modified *ii tti~ also inc) iied nutrient 4-location tables for total nitrogen and total
phosphorus. Attached is the Jgrc�a ,Lt,'.fr ake. ictsheeom the 2010 permit modification. Note
d {
page 5 whic i_ s f.::,. #�i :allocaii� tables fora113 s+chargers including the Mebane WWTP.
...::_...
in discharge onitoriWreports and Effluent Pollutant Scans from 2011 through
2013 were ev&ated and a R6onable Potential Analysis (RPA) conducted for detected levels
of Chloride, F ,P- Mo, and 2Wsee RPA attached). Ag, As, Cd, Chloride, Cr, Cu, CN, F, Ni, Mo,
Pb, Se, and Zn wil] remain as assigned monitoring parameters under the City's Long Term
Pretreatment Programs.;;,;. >'
• Effluent samphsg data for As, Cd, Cr, Cu, CN, Ni, Se, and Ag were all less than
detection levels. Per RPS guidance as a non -detect Cu monitoring will be removed from
Section A.(1.).
Effluent sampling data for Chloride, F, Pb, showed no reasonable potential to exceed
WQS limits.Their predicted concentration value was between 50% and 100% of the limit.
Per RPA guidance as parameters monitoring in the pretreatment program, Chloride and
F monitoring will be removed from Section A.(1.).
Mo showed no potential to exceed the WQS limit. The predicted value was less than 50%
of the limit. Per RPA guidance no further action will be required.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NCO021474
Pan 4

OPPPPP,,,
• Effluent sampling data for Zinc showed reasonable potential to violate Water Quality
Standards. Since Zinc has an action level standard effluent data is reviewed in
conjunction with toxicity testing. Zinc monitoring will remain in the permit at a reduced
frequency of quarterly in Section A.(1.) to coincide with toxicity testing.
MERCURY LIMITATION DEVELOPMENT
Effluent Mercury Data - Mebane WWTP
Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
# of Samples
31
53
52
52 .;:
53
Annual Average, ng/L
3.3
1.7
1.2
2.5;r'`'
2.2
Maximum Value, ng/L
45.20
5.61
3.23
:>'`4:7•
6.40
TBEL, ng/L
47,22
WQBEL, ng/L
12.0
Per the Division guidelines for implementing the
data was evaluated. Annual averages for all _#
Quality Based Effluent Limitation of 12.0 ng/L
(TBEL) of 47 ng/L. In accordance with the im
TMDL, the City is required to develQp� and v
continue to monitor for mercury as part' sfEffl
In December 2012 the City of M
reductions for total suspe>W,
reviewed (2011-2013){fok�each
Effluent Analysis S . Re
ammonia -nitrogen were grate
the
TMDL, five years"ffercury effluent
wer;,sz less than the a7lfwable Water
ec rsology Based Effluent Limitation
tzt of the 2012 Statewide Mercury
Mercury Minimization Plan and
submitEe4 darts re'06' t monitoring frequency
and ammgA a-nitroge�i 'three years of effluent data was
;ter and a sQ)unary on the analysis is attached and titled -
monitoring ;e ; :uencies for total suspended solids and
d q)R a reviei, emonstrating long-term treatment
o�"ftftimitations (<50%).
date to May 31, 2019 to allow five years before permit
An al dischai load limit of 40,225 pounds per year (lb/yr) for total nitrogen
has beenWded,V`the permit in accordance with the Jordan Lake Nutrient
Manageni fif-Stiategy rules. Footnote #10 in Special Condition A.(1.) specifies an
effective dale of calendar year 2019 for the total nitrogen limit, consistent with
Session Law 2013-395 (Senate Bill 515).
• Effluent limitations and monitoring for Fluoride and Chloride were removed from
the permit because no reasonable potential to violate surface WQS's for these
parameters was found. The City will continue to monitor these parameters as part of
their Long Term Pretreatment Program.
• Effluent monitoring for Total Copper was removed from the permit because no
reasonable potential to violate surface WQS's for this parameter was found.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0021474
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Based on evaluation of submitted data, the weekly average limit for mercury w'IR
removed because the annual averages were less than the WQBEL and the TBEL.
Also, the maximum value did not exceed the TBEL. In accordance with the
implementation of the 2012 Statewide Mercury TMDL, the City is required to
develop and implement a Mercury M?nimi7ation Plan and continue to monitor for
mercury as part of its Effluent Pollutant Scans.
• An evaluation of Total Zinc effluent data showed a reasonable potential to violate
WQS. Since the WQS for Total Zinc is an action level standard, monitoring for Total
Zinc was maintained in the permit, at a reduced frequency cf quarterly to coincide
with toxicity testing.
• The monitoring frequencies for total suspended
reduced from daily to twice per week based on a
treatment performance at levels consistently belc
• Minor language has been modified in
In addition, a new paragraph regardu
paragraph from the end of the conditj
• Please note the following in Special Condition;
1) Language updated to note- hree scans must
and 2) mercury must be sampl_edusing EPA D
• In accordance with Federal ReN�. a it
containing annual milestones outum.
comply with the Jordan Lake Wasfi_'y
Condition A ) `f
• Special C6eftion A. (5)r Nitrogen O
• �r
submission ofYieplanfayythe City of
Part 1
Draffrex ii 'to Public N0 ce- AX ri1.9, 2014 (estimate)
Permit Sclld to Issue: _ : June 2, 2014 (estimate)
ammonia -nitrogen were
onstrating long-term
i .gations (<50%).
Chronic 'T'ocity Permit Limit.
'S 1
l had been a� (second
Pollutarif Scan:
during the permit cycle
Rchedule of compliance
of Mebane will take to
was added under Special
has been updated to note the
If you have questiorisregarfling any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Julie Grzyb at`(9:119) 807-6389.
NAME: DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS
Fact Sheet
NPDES NCO021474
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Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 6:00 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: RE: Mebane Storm Event
Good afternoon Jenny,
I hope you guys had a great Easter weekend. Ours was a little wet but it was still nice to be able to spend a little extra
time with my family. I just wanted to give you an update concerning the rain event that occurred April 7 & 8. We have
since received the BOD data for that weekend and it appears that we have exceeded our weekly average of 7.5 mg/L.
Our average for the week is going to be a little over 8.0 mg/L. On the worst day our TSS was 21.2 mg/L which probably
caused our BOD to be around 17.0 mg/L. Other than the BOD it looks like all other parameters were met for the week.
If you have any questions, as always do not hesitate to call.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofmebane.com
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Dennis Hodge
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:12 PM
To: ienny.graznak0ncdenr.gov
Subject: Mebane Storm Event
Good Morning Jenny,
Hope your day is going well. I'm following up on the phone message that I left you on Tuesday of this week. On Monday
the Mebane area received 2 inches of rain over about 8 hours. This caused a huge increase in the incoming flow to the
WWTP. Based on our flow meter measurements our influent flow peaked at over 8 MG for about 2-3 hours. Our 24 hour
flow for Monday was just under 3.7 MGD. Our new effluent filters are designed for a peak flow of 8.0 MG so they were
overwhelmed with the additional flow. The effluent TSS for the day was around 21.2 mg/L and the day following was
7.17 mg/L. The fecal coliform was >2419.6 colonies/100 mis for Monday and 49 colonies/100 mis for Tuesday.
Considering the amount of water that came through the plant responded better than I expected. If you have any
questions or need more information don't hesitate to contact me. Have a great weekend!

Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofinebane.com
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
July 11, 2014
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: Notice of Deficiency (NOD-2014-LV-0066)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of April 2014 revealed the following
violation of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Biochemical
April 7 through
7.5 mg/I
8.28 mg/I
Weekly Average
Oxygen
April 11, 2014
Exceeded
Demand
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct the
cause(s) of this violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation
and/or assessments of civil penalties. If you have any questions or require any additional
information, please contact Jenny Graznak at [phone] or at [e-mail].
Cc: WSRO
Central Files
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0021474 DISCHARGE NO: 1 MONTH April YEAR 2014
FACILITY NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS 4 COUNTY ALAMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Dennis Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) MEBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&A LABORATORY, Inc.
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1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER yDW(,),/80G BY THIS SIGNATURE I RTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE
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50060
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Oper
Arrival
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Oper
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Site
ORC
On
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FLOW
Temp
Celsius
Daily
pH
Daily
Resd
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Daily
BODS
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
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Daily
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MG/L
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1
700
10.0
Y
1.271
13
7.0
<15
5.9
0.84
3.5
32
9.0
0.39
0.00178
2
620
10.8
Y
1.228
14
7.0
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3.1
0.90
4.4
28
8.7
3.00
0.48
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3
625
10.8
Y
1.217
15
7.0
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3.9
1.44
4.2
31
8.8
0.66
4
614
10.9
B
1.239
15
7.1
<15
4.0
1.23
3.7
4
8.4
0.57
5
1.255
6
1.176
7
700
10.0
Y
1.197
13
6.9
<15
10.6
0.45
8.9
>2420
7.6
0.45
8
630
10.7
Y
3.615
14
6.8
<15
17.6
2.53
21.2
49
8.6
1.20
9
620
10.8
Y
1.848
14
6.8
<15
5.2
0.17
7.2
17
8.7
1.87
0.43
10
625
10.8
Y
1.457
14
6.8
<15
4.0
1.67
6.2
1
8.6
0.87
0.00277
11
618
10.8
B
1.379
15
6.8
<15
4.01
0.38
5.9
5
8.6
0.43
12
1.333
13
1.243
14
700
10.0
Y
1.281
17
6.8
<15
5.3
0.57
5.6
20
8.2
0.49
15
615
10.9
Y
1.367
18
6.8
<15
2.1
0.55
3.8
30
7.5
0.47
16
620
10.8
Y
2.233
14
6.8
<15
2.9
0.73
<2.5
<1.0
9.0
2.05
0.56
<2.0
17
615
10.9
Y
1.493
13
6.8
<15
2.9
< A
<2.5
1
9.1
0.30
0.00144
18
1.367
p
19
1.686
20
1.695
21
615
10.9
B
1.372
14.10
6.8
<15
4.3
0.32
2.7
1
8.9
0.44
22
700
10.0
Y
1.324
15
6.9
<15
3.0
0.56
2.7
10
8.6
0.45
23
618
10.8
Y
1.312
16
6.9
<15
3.2
0.22
<2.5
2
8.6
1.84
0.44
< 5.0
<2.0
24
620
10.8
Y
1.244
15.00
7.0
<15
2.5
0.15
<2.5
6
8.8
0.34
0.00156
25
618
10.8
B
1.244
15
6.9
<15
3.2
0.14
<2.5
5
8.9
0.77
26
1.348
27
1.217
28
653
10.5
Y
1.164
17
6.9
<15
3.4
0.82
<2.5
<1.0
8.5
1.14
0.00216
29
617
10.8
Y
1.242
16
7.2
<15
2.6
1.04
<2.5
6
8.7
1.08
30
620
10.8
Y
1.258
17
7.3
21
3.0
0.30
<2.5
488
8.4
2.59
0.93
31
AVERAGE
1.444
15
1
4.6
0.714
3.80
10
8.6
2.27
0.61
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00194
MAXIMUM
3.615
18
7.3
21
17.6
2.53
21.20
>2420
9.1
3.00
1.20
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00277
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1.164
13
6.8
<15
2.1
< .1
<2.5
<1.0
7.5
1.84
0.30
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00144
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43.305
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
April 9, 2014
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: Notice of Violation (NOV-2014-LV-0171)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of January 2014 revealed the following
violation of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Fecal coliform
December 30, 2013
400#/100ml
489.45#/100ml
Weekly Average
thru
Exceeded
January 3, 2014
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct the
cause(s) of this violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the assessment of civil penalties. If
you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at
[phone] or at [e-mail].
Cc: WSRO
Central Files
Sincerely,
X14U4.1t. -Y.
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper

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Dennis Hodge
GRADE 4 PHONE
919-563-6141
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
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71900
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Oper
Arrival
Time
Oper
Time
On
Site
ORC
On
Site
FLOW
Temp
Celsius
Daily
pH
Daily
Resd
CL
Daily
BOD5
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
TSS
Daily
FECAL
COLI
(geo
mean)
D.O.
Daily
Total
Nitrogen
1/wk
Total
P
1/wk
Total
Cr
NA
Total
Cu
2/mth
Hg
Eff
Inf X_
Daily
Rate
Hrs
Hrs
Y/N
MGD
C
SU
UG/L
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
#/100ML
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
UG/L
UG/L
UG/L
1
1.052
2
700
10.0
Y
1.072
12
7.1
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3.8
2.301
4.7
5
9.1
0.45
3
6051
11.0
Y
1.126
13
7.2
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6.7
1.20
5.3
7
8.6
0.73
0.00224
4
605
11.0
Y
1.095
14
7.2
<15
4.4
2.20
6.8
4
8.8
4.23
1.28
<2.0
5
605
11.0
Y
1.068
16
7.2
<15
5.6
2.10
4.9
<1.0
8.7
1.09
6
605
11.0
B
1.021
18
7.3
<15
5.1
1.50
5.0
<1.0
8.3
0.95
7
1.351
8
1.108
9
700j
10.0
Y
1.100
13
7.2
<15
7.0
1.20
7.3
152
9.4
0.48
10
600
11.0
Y
1.757
14
7.1
<15
4.2
1.40
3.2
548
8.2
0.38
11
610
10.9
Y
1.798
12
7.0
<15
5.5
2.40
5.5
15
9.2
4.54
0.68
0.00161
12
610
10.9
Y
1.269
12
7.1
<15
< 2.0
0.70
2.9
4
9.4
0.39
13
610
10.9
B
1.053
11
7.1
<15
< 2.0
1.80
3.1
1
9.5
0.50
14
1.193
15
1.781
16
616
10.8
Y
1.328
12
7.0
<15
3.2
1.50
6.0
2
9.5
0.55
17
610
10.9
Y
1.148
12
7.1
<15
2.1
1.10
3.4
2
9.5
0.50
0.00115
18
610
10.9
Y
1.244
12
7.2
<15
4.6
1.60
7.6
35
9.2
3.76
0.64
<2.0
19
637
10.6
Y
1.068
11
7.2
<15
2.5
1.20
3.3
5
9.4
0.71
20
610
10.9
B
1.218
12
7.2
<15
< 2.0
1.40
4.7
10
9.5
1.10
21
1.140
22
j 1.097
23
612
10.9
B
1.575
18
7.1
<15
5.5
2.80
5.4
222
8.3
4.00
1.59
24
2.710
25
1.429
26
1115
1.0
Y
1.059
27
615
10.9
Y
1.183
11
7.2
<15
3.3
1.30
5.0
8
9.8
0.21
0.00165
28
1.206
<2.78
29
1.466
3.1
30
600
11.0
B
2.965
13
6.9
<15
< 2.0
2.10
6.2
>2420
9.1
1.40
311
6201
10.81
B
1.546
12
7.1
<15
6.6
0.30
5.1
104
9.5
2.54
0.69
0.00268
AVERAGE
1.362
13
0
3.7
1.584
4.66
13
9.1
3.81
0.75
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0.00187
MAXIMUM
2.965
18
7.3
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7.0
2.80
7.55
>2420
9.8
4.54
1.59
<2.0
0.00268
MINIMUM
1.021
11
6.9
<15
< 2.0
0.30
<2.78
<1.0
8.2
2.54
0.21
<2.0
0.00115
TOTAL FLOW
42.226
Grab
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
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2.5
6-9
17
5
2
30
200
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0.012
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1
10
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FACILITY NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS 4 COUNTY ALAMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE IVED is Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES N.C.Dept. ofENR (1) IY EBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&ALABORATORY
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NC DENR/DIV OF WATER QUALITY MAR 0 5 2014 q
WATER QUALITY SECTION SIGNA RE OF OR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER CENTRAL F1Lai'
THIS SIGNATUR I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE
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50050
00010
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50060
00310
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00665
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Oper
Arrival
Time
Oper
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ORC
On
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Temp
Celsius
Daily
pH
Daily
Resd
CL
Daily
BOD5
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
TSS
Daily
FECAL
COLI
(geo
mean)
D.O.
Daily
Total
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1/wk
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Cr
NA
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Daily
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Hrs
j Hrs
Y/N
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C
SU
UG/L
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MG/L
MG/L
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1
1.395
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2
r-615
11.0
Y
1.167
11
7.2
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5.2
1.40
4.3
623
9.2
0.51
3
10.9
Y
1.539
11
7.1
<15
3.8
1.70
3.7
366
9.4
0.86
4
• 1.346
5
1.219
6
700
10.0
Y
1.463
12
7.0
47
5.3
1.40
5.0
343
8.4
0.72
7
605
11.0
Y
1.867
9
7.2
<15
3.9
1.40
4.6
6
10.4
1.15
0.00218
8
605
11.01
Y
1.385
9
7.1
30
3.9
0.30
3.3
32
10.0
4.96
0.68
<2.0
9
610
10.9
Y
1.385
10
7.1
<15
2.4
1.00
3.4
691
9.8
10
620
10.8
B
1.333
11
7.2
<15
3.3
0.80
4.6
23
9.8
0.97
11
2.277
12
3.707
13
700
10.0
Yj
1.737
12
6.8
<15
5.9
0.30
8.9
12
9.1
0.59
14
610
10.9
Yj
1.555
13
7.0
<15
4.7
1.30
6.8
6
8.7
1.12
15
605
11.0
Yj
1.838
12
7.0
<15
4.5
2.10
6.7
4
8.9
3.76
0.52
0.00206
16
605
11.0
Yj
1.494
12
7.1
<15
2.3
0.70
5.1
2
9.5
0.36
17
800
9.0
BI
1.355
111
7.1
<15
< 2.0
0.50
4.4
2
9.6
1
0.38
18
1.375
19
1.246
20
HV
1.181
L
Dl3
21
6631
10.51
Y
1.1711
10.90
7.1
<15
6.3
1.30
5.9
<2
9.4
0.53
0.00193
22
615
10.9
Y
1.226
10
7.2
<15
5.2
0.40
2.9
66
10.1
2.54
0.50
<2.0
23
610
10.9
Y
1.153
9
7.2
<15
4.3
0.20
2.9
43
10.1
0.51
24
618
10.8
B
1.155
8.10
7.2
115
3.7
0.30
3.6
6
10.5
0.70
25
1
1
1.178
26
1.171
27
700
10.0
Y
1.144
10
7.2
<15
4.0
1.90
4.5
2
9.5
1.34
281
6201
10.8
Y
1.180
101
7.2
<15
4.4
1.80
4.4
4
9.9
1.24
29
615
10.9
Y
1.115
8
7.2
<15
4.0
1.24
3.6
<2
10.5
3.37
1.25
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00221
30
615
10.9
Y
1.114
7
7.2
<15
3.1
1.60
4.8
2
10.5
1.95
31
612
10.9
B
1.157
8
7.1
<15
2.8
1.20
3.3
48
9.9
1.51
AVERAGE
1.440
10
4
3.9
1.088
4.581
16
9.7
3.66
0.87
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00210
MAXIMUM
3.707
13
7.2
47
6.3
2.10
8.86
691
10.5
4.96
1.95
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00221
MINIMUM
1.114
7
6.8
<15
< 2.0
0.20
2.9
<2
8.4
2.54
0.36
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00193
TOTAL FLOW
44.628
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Comp
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6-9
17
5
2
30
200
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0.012
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Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:12 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: Mebane Storm Event
Good Morning Jenny,
Hope your day is going well. I'm following up on the phone message that I left you on Tuesday of this week. On Monday
the Mebane area received 2 inches of rain over about 8 hours. This caused a huge increase in the incoming flow to the
WWTP. Based on our flow meter measurements our influent flow peaked at over 8 MG for about 2-3 hours. Our 24 hour
flow for Monday was just under 3.7 MGD. Our new effluent filters are designed for a peak flow of 8.0 MG so they were
overwhelmed with the additional flow. The effluent TSS for the day was around 21.2 mg/L and the day following was
7.17 mg/L. The fecal coliform was >2419.6 colonies/100 mis for Monday and 49 colonies/100 mis for Tuesday.
Considering the amount of water that came through the plant responded better than I expected. If you have any
questions or need more information don't hesitate to contact me. Have a great weekend!
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.ci!yofmebane.com
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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From: Dennis Hodge <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 6:37 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: RE: NCDENR - NPDES Forms & Documents
Attachments: 03122014MebaneStorm Response.pdf
Hey Jenny,
I hope you've made it through flurry of phone calls. As per our conversation on Monday, March 10, 2014 1 am attaching
the Bypass/Upset Form. As you are aware Alamance County experienced a major storm event on March 6 & 7, 2014.
Including the ice and sleet our area received 3.1 inches of precipitation. The WWTP lost power around 3:00 AM on
March 7, 2014. Our back-up power generator initiated immediately maintaining power throughout the plant. Around
3:00 AM on March 8 our generator stopped generating full power. We called in emergency electrical and generator
personnel and they started working around 6:15AM. We were able to get the generator back up around 12:00 PM. From
9:30 to 12:00 we used a small generator to power our chemical feed pumps in order to feed sodium hypochlorite and
bisulfite before being discharged. There was a period from 3:00 to 9:30 that chlorination and dechlorination was not
being feed because of the generator power outage. In the course of the event until around 7:15 PM Sunday the
generator shut down two other times for shorter periods. One being around 1:15 AM to 6:15 AM and the other around
4:15 PM to 7:15 PM. During these periods an additional 671,700 gallons was discharged without chemical addition.
Because our plant has been acclimated to run under low dissolved oxygen conditions the effect to the biological
treatment process appeared to be minimal. Results from samples taken from the discharge of our disc filters were:
3/8/14 Composite —TSS 18.0 mg/L, *NH3N 0.8 mg/L
3/9/14 Composite —TSS 3.8 mg/L, *NH3N 2.4 mg/L
Effluent samples:
3/10/14 Composite —TSS 14.5 mg/L,* NH3N 5.4 mg/L
Grab - Fecal coliform 1.0 colonies/100 mis
3/11/14 Composite — TSS 5.1 mg/L,* NH3N 1.6 mg/L
Grab - Fecal coliform 46.2 colonies/100m1s
*Using Hach test kit
The plant rented a portable generator on Sunday that was installed and placed in service at 7:15PM. Duke Power was
back on line around 2:00 PM Monday. Mebane is keeping the portable generator on line until we install a new generator
that we are currently working with vendors to purchase. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me.
Have a great evening.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofmebane.com

From: Graznak, Jenny[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 1:41 PM
To: Dennis Hodge
Subject: NCDENR - NPDES Forms & Documents
Dennis — the bypass form we discussed earlier can be found on this website under the Discharge Monitoring
Reports section:
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms
Also, SSOs (and other types of spills) occurring outside normal business hours may be reported to the Division
of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone].
Thanks!
Jenny Graznak
E-mail Address: Lnny.graznak@ncdenr.�ov
NCDENR Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]; fax [phone]
www.ncwaterguality.org
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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.Q QG� Form WWTP-BYPASS/UPSET
r Treatment Plant (WWTP) Bypass/Upset Reporting Form 5 Day Report
o PART
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office wi&Wn five days of the first knowledge of the
unanticipated bypass or upset.
Permit Number: Ile �/0 ��
Facility: + W 44W AWL
Owner: L
City:
(Always use treatment plant permit number)
Incident #:
Region: Ivj5AP
County: *Iel- e
SPECIFIC location of the treatment
units bypassed or/where the upset occurred in the facility:
Was the WWTP compliant with permit requirements? OYes 0 No
Were samples taken during bypass? OYes ❑ No
Incident Start Dt: 0-M-19H Time: *lid -Al_
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh.mm AWPM)
Estimated volume of the bypass/upset: 1
Describe how the volume was determined: 11
BLInknown
Mnknown
Incident End Dt: 03 `004*1Y Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AWPM)
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gallons
Weather conditions during bypass/upset event: f}'G+foYs 3� ! OvJ2
Did bypass/upset reach surface waters? Wes C] No OUnknown Volume reached surface waters (gallons):
Surface water name:
Did the bypass/upset result in fish kill? OYes tirNo OUnknown If YES, estimated number of fish killed:
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the bypass/upset: To'r- SriyM "% IiQk+I o�► a. .� A G
Person submitting
Signature:
Telephone:
As a representative for the responsible party. ! certify that the information
contained in this report is true and aerate to the best of my knowledge.
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Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office
within five (5) days of first knowledge of the bypass with reference to the incident number (the incident number is
only generated when electronic entry of this form is completed, if used).
WWTP-BypaestUpset Form October 17, 2011 Page 1

Graznak, Jenny
From: Darrell Russell <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4:55 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Dennis Hodge ([e-mail])
Subject: City of Mebane -Final FIlter Replacement Authorization to Construct No 021474A01
Good afternoon Jenny,
As required under the subject Authorization to Construct, notice is required to be given to the Regional Office at the
time of completion.
The filters have been tested and we now consider them complete.
If you would like to make an inspection of these facilities, please contact Dennis Hodge at the Mebane WWTP and he
will gladly assist you.
Thank you for your assistance and if you have any questions, please let me know.
Darrell Russell, P.E.
Alley, Williams, Carmen & King, Inc.
Engineers and Architects
Tel. [phone]
[e-mail]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A, Reeder
Governor Director
August 16, 2013
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the Mebane
WWTP in Alamance County on August 14, 2013. Dennis Hodge, Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -
office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This
particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed
below:
1. Permit
The City of Mebane's permit expired on May 31, 2011. A draft of the new permit was released on
August 15, 2012. However, the final version of the permit has not yet been issued by the Division.
Please continue to operate under your old permit until the new permit is issued.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period of June 2012 through May 2013
showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit except
for Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature on the December 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)
due to an oversight. Limit violations were noted on the DMRs for September and October 2012 as
well as January and April 2013. These violations were addressed in previous correspondence from
this office. Please see the attached list of the City's violations during this time period.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Total Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended
Solids, and Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of meter calibrations,
and thermometer verification were available during the inspection. Amy Varinoski is the Lab
Supervisor, and Amanda Hill is the Lab Technician. R & A Laboratories analyzes Metals, BOD,
Ammonia, and Fluoride for the plant. Meritech, Inc. analyzes all other Nutrients, Mercury, and
Chronic Toxicity.
North Carolina Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

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4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated
quarterly by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of the last calibration event, which occurred on
June 14, 2013, was available during the inspection.
5. Sludge Handlinq and Disposal
The plant has two sludge digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a portable
belt press on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill compost facility in
New Hill, North Carolina. Synagro removes approximately 550,000 to 600,000 gallons from the
sludge digesters during each press event.
6. Operations & Maintenance
Dennis Hodge is the ORC, and Anthony Bowes and Amy Varinoski are Back -Up ORCs. Operation
and maintenance at the facility appear to be excellent. The plant operates a preventative
maintenance database: Hach JOB Cal. Maintenance staff issues work orders once per month and
more frequently for repairs, etc. A SCADA system is used to monitor some operations at the plant,
such as process control parameters. The plant has a 250-kW generator that can operate the entire
plant except the digesters. The generator is run once per month under load and once per week for
maintenance purposes.
7. Facility Site Review
Plant influent is screened and metered. The plant includes two large aerations basins. Only one is
currently used as for aeration with six 2-speed surface aerators. The other basin is used to hold
filtrate from the sludge press that is gradually fed back into the plant. This basin was used for sludge
storage in the past, but it is being gradually pumped down by Synagro so that it will eventually
provide additional capacity for the plant and can act as an equalization basin during significant rain
events. The plant also includes three clarifiers, two sand filters (soon to be replaced), chlorination,
and dechlorination. A small building contains the tanks of liquid chlorine and liquid sodium bisulfate.
8. Records/Reports
The DMRs, files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this
data was available for review during the inspection. Plant data and records are very well organized
and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receivinq Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent
appeared clear with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long
as the City of Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0021474. We
appreciate the City's efforts to comply with the requirements of this permit. Please refer to the
attached report for specific details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this
report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
r
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

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CITY OF MEBANE NCO021474
MONITORING REPORT VIOLATIONS
JUNE 2012 — MAY 2013
Parameter
Date
Permit Limit
Reported
Violation Type
Violation
Value
Action
Total Residual
September 7,
17 ug/I
67 ug/I
Daily Maximum
Notice of
Chlorine
2012
Exceeded
Deficiency
Biochemical
October 22-26,
7.76 mg/I
7.5 mg/I
Weekly Average
Notice of
Oxygen
2012
Exceeded
Violation
Demand
Biochemical
October 2012
5.4 mg/I
5 mg/I
Monthly Average
Notice of
Oxygen
Exceeded
Violation
Demand
Temperature
December 15,
5 x week
4 x week
Frequency Violation
Notice of
2012
Deficiency
Dissolved
December 15,
5 x week
4 x week
Frequency Violation
Notice of
Oxygen
2012
Deficiency
Ammonia
January 28-31,
12 mg/I
14.25 mg/I
Weekly Average
Notice of
Nitrogen
2013
Exceeded
Violation
Ammonia
January 2013
4.0 mg/l
6.9 mg/I
Monthly Average
Notice of
Nitrogen
Exceeded
Violation
Biochemical
April 1-5, 2013
7.5 mg/I
9.38 mg/I
Weekly Average
Notice of
Oxygen
Exceeded
Violation
Demand

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
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 LI 2 I s I 31 NCO021474 111 121 13/08/14 117 18I C I 19I S I 20 I
U
Remarks
21111111111111111111IIIIII1111IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------Reserved------------- —
671 169 70IJ 71 U 72I N 73L1J 74 75I III I I 1180
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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)
09:30 AM 13/08/14
10/08/01
Mebane WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
635 Corregidor Rd
Mebane NC 27302
12:00 PM 13/08/14
11/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Dennis James Hodge/ORC/919-304-9215/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Linda R Holt,106 E Washington St Mebane NC 27302//919-563-6141/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
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
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ 81t61*,Y3
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Dom-- • (47 4w 2413
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
3 1 NC0021474 111 121
13/08/14 117
Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The City of Mebane's permit expired on May 31, 2011. A draft of the new permit was released on August
15, 2012. However, the final version of the permit has not yet been issued by the Division. Please continue
to operate under your old permit until the new permit is issued.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period of June 2012 through May 2013 showed that all
parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit except for Dissolved Oxygen
and Temperature on the December 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) due to an oversight. Limit
violations were noted on the DMRs for September and October 2012 as well as January and April 2013.
These violations were addressed in previous correspondence from this office. Please see the attached list
of the City's violations during this time period.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Total Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended Solids,
and Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of meter calibrations, and thermometer
verification were available during the inspection. Amy Varinoski is the Lab Supervisor, and Amanda Hill is
the Lab Technician. R & A Laboratories analyzes Metals, BOD, Ammonia, and Fluoride for the plant.
Meritech, Inc. analyzes all other Nutrients, Mercury, and Chronic Toxicity.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated quarterly by
Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of the last calibration event, which occurred on June 14, 2013, was
available during the inspection.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two sludge digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a portable belt press
on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill compost facility in New Hill, North
Carolina. Synagro removes approximately 550,000 to 600,000 gallons from the sludge digesters during
each press event.
6. Operations & Maintenance
Dennis Hodge is the ORC, and Anthony Bowes and Amy Varinoski are Back -Up ORCs. Operation and
maintenance at the facility appear to be excellent. The plant operates a preventative maintenance
database: Hach JOB Cal. Maintenance staff issues work orders once per month and more frequently for
repairs, etc. A SCADA system is used to monitor some operations at the plant, such as process control
parameters. The plant has a generator that can operate the entire plant except the digesters. The generator
is run once per month under load and once per week for maintenance purposes.
Page # 2

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Permit: NCO021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
7. Facility Site Review
Plant influent is screened and metered. The plant includes two large aerations basins. Only one is currently
used as for aeration with six 2-speed surface aerators. The other basin is used to hold filtrate from the
sludge press that is gradually fed back into the plant. This basin was used for sludge storage in the past, but
it is being gradually pumped down by Synagro so that it will eventually provide additional capacity for the
plant and can act as an equalization basin during significant rain events. The plant also includes three
clarifiers, two sand filters (soon to be replaced), chlorination, and dechlorination. A small building contains
the tanks of liquid chlorine and liquid sodium bisulfate.
8. Records/Reports
The DMRs, files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data
was available for review during the inspection. Plant data and records are very well organized and
maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared clear
with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of Mebane
remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
Page # 3

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Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 08/14/2013
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
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: Operation and maintenance at the facility appear to be excellent.
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: The City of Mebane's permit expired on May 31, 2011. A draftof the new
permit was released on August 15, 2012, however, the final version of the permit has
not yet been issued .
Record Keeping
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)?
■
❑ ❑
❑
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?
■
❑ ❑
❑
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?
■
❑ ❑
❑
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?
■
❑ ❑
❑
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Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 08/14/2013
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River
Basin. The effluent appeared clear with no visible solids.
Flow Measurement - Influent
# 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: Verification of the last calibration, which occurred on June 14, 2013, was
available during the inspection.
Aerobic Digester
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
# Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment:
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Type of bar screen
■❑❑❑
n❑❑■
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical ■
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
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?
■
❑
❑ ❑
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 Y. of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
❑ ■
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
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: DO in aeration is typically less than 1.0 in most areas of basin. Plant has
been working with NCSU to determine why they achieve denitrification with such a low
DO. Possibly because of different zones within basin created by surface aerators and
their running time, etc. Funding for this project got pulled because of budget cuts.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Page # 6

Permit: NCO021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Type of operation: Up flow
Is the filter media present? ■ Q 0 0
Is the filter surface free of clogging? ■ ❑
Is the filter free of growth? ■ ID ❑ Q
Is the air scour operational? Q
Is the scouring acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ■ ❑ 0
Comment: The sand filters will be upgraded soon.
De -chlorination
Yes
No NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Li q
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
Q ❑
■
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■
n Q
El
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
0
■ Q
0
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
00013
Comment: A small building contains the tanks of liquid chlorine and liquid sodium
bisulfate.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
0
❑ ■
Q
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: .
Standby Power
Yes No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
0110
O
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
Q
❑
❑
Is the generator tested under load?
■
❑
❑
Q
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
❑
■
O
0
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
❑
■
❑
Q
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
■
Q
❑
❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
■
0
O
0
Comment: The plant has a 250-kW generator that can operate the entire plant except
the digesters. The generator is run once per month under load and once per week for
maintenance purposes.
Page # 7

Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 08/14/2013
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Liquid
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
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: A dark brown film was present in chlorine contact chamber on day of
inspection. ORC thought it might be manganese. Currently running tests to determine
what it is.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: The thermometer in the effluent sampler refrigerator read 4 degrees C. (0
degrees C in influent sampler refrigerator)
Yes No NA NE
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ ❑ Q
Comment: In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of
Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
Page # 8

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
May 29, 2013 RECEIVED
y N.C. Dept. of ENR
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager JUN. 0 5 -2013
City of Mebane Wtn.ton•saism
106 E. Washington St. Regional; office
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct No. 021474AOI
City of Mebane
Mebane WWTP
Dear Mr. Cheek:
A Permit Application package for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit was
received May 24, 2013, by the Division of Water Quality (Division).
This Authorization to Construct Permit is issued based solely upon the North
Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer's certification and the Applicant's certification of
the ATC Permit Application package. The Division has waived the technical review of the
plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation included in the
subject ATC Permit Application package. Note that the ATC Permit Application package
may be subject to a Division audit.
This ATC results in no increase in design or permitted capacity of the existing 2.5 MGD
Mebane WWTP and is hereby issued for the construction of the following specific
modifications:
Replacement of the existing cell #1 filters with four (4) new cloth media disk filters able
to treat a peak flow of 7.5 MGD, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and
other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NCO021474 issued July 9, 2011, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NC000021474.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.oro
One
NorthCarolina
;Vaturally
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. David Cheek
May 29, 2013
Page 2
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
In the event that the 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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified
at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit and the ATC Permit Application
package. Mail the Certification to: Infrastructure Finance Section, DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the Permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent, limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North
C

Mr. David Cheek
May 29, 2013
Page 3
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson,
P.E. at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles Wakild, P.E.
MM: sr
cc: Darrell L. Russell, P.E., Alley, Williams & King, Inc., PO Box 1179, Bulington, NC 27215
Alamance County Health Department
DWQ Winston -Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Michelle McKay, E.I.
ATC File

City of Mebane
Mebane WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 021474A01
Issued May 29, 2013
Engineer's Certification
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 modifications and improvements to the Mebane Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located in Alamance County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Replacement of the existing cell #1 filters with four (4) new cloth media disk filters able
to treat a peak flow of 7.5 MGD, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and
other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Michelle McKay, E.I.
Infrastructure Finance Section
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
11

Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:10 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey; Hudson, Gary
Subject: RE: Mebane WWTP
Good afternoon Jenny,
I wanted update you guys as to the status of the April weekly BOD exceedance at the Mebane WWTP. As we reported
we exceeded the weekly maximum BOD for the first week in April. The monthly average for April for effluent BOD is 4.5
mg/L. In accordance with our original email (see below) Mebane has taken the following actions in dealing with the
cause of the exceedance:
1. Required that The Liggett Group apply for an Industrial User Permit (IUP). The application has been sent to
them and they are required to return it by July 31, 2013.
2. In the interim Mebane has required Liggett to submit a "Letter of Acceptance" to continue to discharge until
their IUP is issued.
3. Issued a Notice of Significant Noncompliant and a civil penalty of $200.000 against The Liggett Group.
4. The Liggett Group will also be included in Mebane's next Public Notification of Permittees in Significant Non
Compliance typically posted in January.
Since the occurrence in April there has been no other episodes causing our plant any problems. If you have questions
please do not hesitate to call. All correspondence concerning this matter will be included in the submittal of the April
2013 DMR.
Have a great weekend and holiday!
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.ci!yofmebane.com
From: Dennis Hodge
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:08 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Subject: Mebane WWTP
Good afternoon Jenny,
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I know that we have discussed this previously but I wanted to follow up with an email concerning the episode with the
high strength waste coming into the Mebane WWTP. We have received the result of the effluent BOD sample for
4/5/2013. The results, as reported by Mebane's contract laboratory were 29.3 mg/L, well over our limit of 5.0 mg/L. The
effluent BOD weekly average for the first week in April is 9.37 mg/L, which is over the weekly limit of 7.5 mg/L.
At approximately 15:45 on Thursday afternoon, 4/4/2013, in -line DO meters in the aeration basin indicated a sharp
decline in DO concentrations from —1.0ppm to —0.3ppm, indicating that the plant was receiving a high -strength waste. In
order to overcome this drop in DO, all aerators were switched to full -rime, high speed operation. As well, in an attempt to
mitigate the effect of the high -strength waste, operations staff diverted a portion of the influent flow from the aeration
basin to the POTW's off-line aeration basin.
The following morning, composite samples collected at the Influent (4/4/13, 8:14 through 4/5/13, 8:20) and from the
Fieldstone Lift -station trunk line, where several of our industries are located, (4/4/13, 13:40 through 4/5/13, 11:03) were
analyzed for COD resulting in 828mg/L and 1,480mg/L respectively. These results showed roughly double the typical
COD concentration in the Influent and approximately 3.5 times the typical COD concentration from the trunk line.
Upon receipt of these COD results, the Pretreatment Coordinator contacted industrial users whose wastestreams discharge
to the Fieldstone Lift -station to determine the volume and characteristics of their discharges over the previous 48-hours.
While awaiting reply from the LUs, pretreatment and laboratory staff collected grab samples at various locations in the
industrial park that discharge to Fieldstone in an attempt to identify the source of the high -strength waste. COD analyses
from these grab samples were inconclusive.
At 16:48 the Pretreatment Coordinator received an email from Liggett Group, indicating that the facility had discharged
an estimated 400 gallons of propylene glycol on Thursday afternoon between the hours of 12:00 and 14:00. Based on the
literature values for COD of propylene glycol and the discharge volume reported by Liggett, the Wastewater Director and
Pretreatment Coordinator were fairly certain that this was the primary source of the high -strength waste received at the
POTW. Therefore, the Wastewater Director and Pretreatment Coordinator met with representatives from Liggett Group
the following Tuesday morning to discuss the incident at the WWTP, the circumstances surrounding the discharge of
propylene glycol from Liggett, and the protocol for any future discharges from the facility. Although the facility has not
previously been permitted, it was decided to move forward with the issuance of an Industrial User Permit. As well,
enforcement action will be taken against the facility in accordance with the City's Enforcement Response Plan.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.ci!yofinebane.com

Graznak, Jenny
From:
Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent:
Monday, April 22, 2013 2:09 PM
To:
Graznak, Jenny
Cc:
Basinger, Corey; Hudson, Gary
Subject:
Mebane WWTP
Good afternoon Jenny,
I know that we have discussed this previously but I wanted to follow up with an email concerning the episode with the
high strength waste coming into the Mebane WWTP. We have received the result of the effluent BOD sample for
4/5/2013. The results, as reported by Mebane's contract laboratory were 29.3 mg/L, well over our limit of 5.0 mg/L. The
effluent BOD weekly average for the first week in April is 9.37 mg/L, which is over the weekly limit of 7.5 mg/L.
At approximately 15:45 on Thursday afternoon, 4/4/2013, in -line DO meters in the aeration basin indicated a sharp
decline in DO concentrations from—1.0ppm to—0.3ppm, indicating that the plant was receiving a high -strength waste. In
order to overcome this drop in DO, all aerators were switched to full-time, high speed operation. As well, in an attempt to
mitigate the effect of the high -strength waste, operations staff diverted a portion of the influent flow from the aeration
basin to the POTW's off-line aeration basin.
The following morning, composite samples collected at the Influent (4/4/13, 8:14 through 4/5/13, 8:20) and from the
Fieldstone Lift -station trunk line, where several of our industries are located, (4/4/13, 13:40 through 4/5/13, 11:03) were
analyzed for COD resulting in 828mg/L and 1,480mg/L respectively. These results showed roughly double the typical
COD concentration in the Influent and approximately 3.5 times the typical COD concentration from the trunk line.
Upon receipt of these COD results, the Pretreatment Coordinator contacted industrial users whose wastestreams discharge
to the Fieldstone Lift -station to determine the volume and characteristics of their discharges over the previous 48-hours.
While awaiting reply from the IUs, pretreatment and laboratory staff collected grab samples at various locations in the
industrial park that discharge to Fieldstone in an attempt to identify the source of the high -strength waste. COD analyses
from these grab samples were inconclusive.
At 16:48 the Pretreatment Coordinator received an email from Liggett Group, indicating that the facility had discharged
an estimated 400 gallons of propylene glycol on Thursday afternoon between the hours of 12:00 and 14:00. Based on the
literature values for COD of propylene glycol and the discharge volume reported by Liggett, the Wastewater Director and
Pretreatment Coordinator were fairly certain that this was the primary source of the high -strength waste received at the
POTW. Therefore, the Wastewater Director and Pretreatment Coordinator met with representatives from Liggett Group
the following Tuesday morning to discuss the incident at the WWTP, the circumstances surrounding the discharge of
propylene glycol from Liggett, and the protocol for any future discharges from the facility. Although the facility has not
previously been permitted, it was decided to move forward with the issuance of an Industrial User Permit. As well,
enforcement action will be taken against the facility in accordance with the City's Enforcement Response Plan.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofmebane.com

PPV
City of Mebane
Wastewater Treatment Facility
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
February 27, 2013
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
MAR 0 5 2013
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
Alamance County
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As has been reported through correspondence with your staff, the City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment
Plant experienced extreme weather conditions during January 2013. These conditions caused the plant to
exceed both the Weekly and Monthly Average NPDES permit limit for NH3-N. Mebane's responses to
these exceedences was emailed to the Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) and is summarized as
follows:
The facility exceeded its Weekly Average NPDES limit for NH3-N for the week of January 28,
2013 with an average of 14.25 mg/L and its Monthly Average NPDES limit for NH3-N for the
month of January 2013 with an average of 6.90 mg/L.
Per correspondence with both Jenny Graznak and Gary Hudson of the WSRO, the facility
experienced heavy rainfall amounts of greater than 4 inches during the week of January 13'b . This
resulted in higher than normal flows for the week and in peak flows of greater than 5.3MG for
approximately six hours on ThursdaZ, January 17' . Also on Thursday the total plant flow was
3.631 MGD. On Friday, January 18 the total plant flow was 2.379 MGD. This rainfall event
coincided with a 30n drop in ambient temperature which resulted in a decline in the aeration basin
water temperature from 17"C on Monday, January 14`h to approximately 10"C by Sunday, January
2e resulting in partial loss of nitrification at the plant.
On Sunday, January 2&, plant personnel conducting process control analyses for NH3-N using a
Hach Ammonia Testing Kit noted that effluent ammonia levels were increasing at the facility.
Process control analyses, confirmed later by commercial laboratory analyses, showed that these
levels continued to increase to a maximum of 16.10 mg/L on Monday, January 28 b.
During this time period, dissolved oxygen, pH and SRT levels in the basin were maintained at 2.0
mg/L, 7.0 SU, and 20 days respectively. On Wednesday and Thursday, January 23`d and 20, the
plant was reseeded with approximately 9,000 gallons of activated sludge from the City of Graham
and the City of Burlington wastewater plants. Also, 10 pounds of specially formulated nitrifiers
from Novozymes were added to the aeration basin.

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On Thursday, January 24t° and Monday, January 28 h, a nitrification inhibition test and a reactor
study were conducted by plant personnel. Based on data collected during these studies, it was
determined that the most probable inhibition to restarting nitrification at the facility was the low
water temperature. This conclusion is supported by standard activated sludge literature as well Dr.
Frances del los Reyes III, environmental professor at NC State, and Tom Johnston, wastewater
specialist from CH2MHILL.
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 29`h and 30'h saw an increase in ambient temperature to 70"F
resulting in an increase in aeration basin water temperature. Plant personnel began supplementing
the influent alkalinity with the addition of a hydrated lime slurry on Wednesday, January 3&.
The combination of these favorable conditions resulted in a response by the nitrifiers and the week
of January 28t` saw a decline in effluent ammonia levels. Ultimately full nitrification resumed in
the aeration system and the Effluent NH3-N on February 761 was 2.60mg/L and has continued to
decline.
As of February 19'h the Monthly Average Effluent NH3-N was 3.43 mg/L. The City of Mebane appreciates
the understanding and assistance of your staff during this period. A copy of this letter as well as the related
emails is included with the January 2013 DMR submittal to Raleigh. Also, I have included a copy of page
of the Effluent DMR for January. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact
me.
Sincerely,
Dennis JFodge
Wastewater Director
City of Mebane
919-304-9215
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cc: David Cheek, Mebane City Manager

EFFLUENT
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0021474
DISCHARGE NO: 1
MONTH
January YEAR 2013
FACILITY NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
CLASS 4
COUNTY ALAMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC)
Dennis Hodge
GRADE 4
PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
(1) MEBANE
(2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&ALABORATORY, Inc.
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED ()
PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES
OPERATORS
4,1� ?-- 20 -?-Q 13
(SIGNATURE OF tPEATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
BY THIS SIGNATUR I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE
AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
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2.82
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1.071
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11.5
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1.846
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6.8
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5.3
0.72
8.6
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8.0
0.28
18
700
10.0
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3.631
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2.9
11.10
7.2
63
10.6
18.46
0.26
24
550
11.5
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1.132
9.00
7.3
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4.9
14.10
6.1
58
10.8
0.23
25
600
10.3
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1.094
8
7.2
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3.4
14.20
6.1
9
10.8
0.28
0.00257
26
1.056
27
1.128
28
700
10.0
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1.107
9
7.2
<15
4.4
16.10
8.2
42
10.4
0.28
29
545
11.6
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1.183
12
7.1
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2.7
14.90
5.2
4
10.1
0.24
0.00100
30
540
11.6
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Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 8:38 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey; Hudson, Gary
Subject: Mebane WWTP
Good Morning Jenny,
Hope you're doing well. Just wanted to let you know that Mebane is back in compliance with our ammonia. At this point
in February our ammonia average is below 4.0 mg/L. For January the final results are:
Ammonia Monthly Average — 6.90 mg/L
Ammonia Weekly Average - 11.90 mg/L for the 3rd week
Ammonia Weekly Average - 14.25 mg/L for the 4th week
Maximum Daily Ammonia - 16.25 mg/L One day, Jan. 28th
All other parameters were in compliance. Thanks for your assistance through all of this. I will include all of Mebane's
correspondence concerning the exceedences along with the January 2013 DMR submittal.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityof mebane.com

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Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III
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January 23, 2013
Frank Clifton, County Manager
Orange County
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Subject: Permit No. WQ0036077 Modification
Buckhorn Mebane EDD Sewer Improvements
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Orange County
Dear Mr. Clifton:
In accordance with your permit application received January 10, 2013, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0036077 dated January 23, 2013, to Orange County for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of
issuance until rescinded, shall void permit number WQ0036077 issued August 21, 2012, 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, therefore, incorporated therein by reference. This modification grants a
variance as described in permit condition 12.
Please pay particular attention to:
a) Permit Condition 3 that requires the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated
and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0403 or any individual system -wide
collection system permit issued to the Permittee, and
b) Permit Condition 6 that requires Engineering Certification prior to operation of this
collection system extension.
c) Permit condition 12 which describes the granting of a variance to the Minimum Design
Criteria.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 02T, 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
a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer 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 Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
In accordance with the provisions of Article
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules
County for the construction and operation of:
21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina, as
, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to Orange
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• Approximately 9,017 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, and
• Approximately 6,210 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, and
• Approximately 685 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, and
• A 500 GPM @ 139' TDH pump station with a minimum of duplex pumps, on -site audible and
visual high water alarms, and an on -site generator with automatic transfer switch, and
• Approximately 12,928 linear feet of 10-inch force main
To serve future development as part of the Buckhorn Mebane Economic Development District
project, and the discharge of no additional gallons per day (flows will be allocated in future permits for
connections to this line) of collected domestic and/or commercial wastewater into the City of Mebane's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the modification application received January 10, 2013, and in
conformity with 15A NCAC 02T; 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 City of Mebane
Wastewater Treatment Facility, Permit number NC0021474, before being discharged to the receiving
stream. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the City of Mebane and the
County of Orange for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to this wastewater collection system extension
prior to completion of the Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the
permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
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 have any questions or require any additional information regarding this permit, please contact
Barry Herzberg, Division of Water Quality, Raleigh Regional Office, at [phone], or by e-mail to
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Di
Division of Water Quality
by S. Daniel Smith
Surface Water Quality Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office
cc: Orange County Health Department
Mark Lacy, PE; Hobbs Upchurch & Assoc., PO Box 1737. Southern Pines, NC 28388
Robert Wilson, Mebane City Manager, 106 E. Washington Street, Mebane, NC 27302
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Corey Basinger, WSRO
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
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 02T; 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 02T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T
.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 02L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 02B .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 week.
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 02B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 C.
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. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A
complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are
provided as applicable. Gravity sewers installed below the minimum required slope per the
Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be
certified until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions
have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting
documentation. This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests
will be evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to
completing and submitting the construction certification.
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 02T; 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 02B .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 02B .0200 and 15A NCAC 02H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Raleigh Regional Office,
telephone number 919-791-4200, 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:
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.
Initial voice mail messages or faxed information 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 [phone]. Persons
reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-

V'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. The Director. Division of Water Quality, may take enforcement action for
SSO's that are required to be reported to the Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1. The discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible
alternatives to the discharge; or
2. The discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and caused by factors beyond
the reasonable control of the Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have
been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
12. A variance has been granted to allow sewers to be installed in wetlands and wetland setbacks in
accordance with the Draft Alternate Design Criteria for Minimum Separation for Sewer Systems to
Wetlands, [15A NCAC 2T .0305(f)]. These areas will be considered high priority lines. High -
priority lines must be inspected by the Permittee at least once every six months. Documentation of
such inspections shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Permit issued this the 23rd Day of January 2013..
Permit Number WQ0036077
Orange County
Buckhorn Mebane EDD Sewer Improvements
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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by authority of The Environmental Management Commission
by S. Daniel Smith
Surface Water Quality Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office

FAST TRACK ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permit Number W00036077 Modification
Orange County
Buckhorn Mebane EDD Sewer Improvements
January 23, 2013
Complete and submit this form (NO SUBSTITUTES) to the Raleigh Regional Office together 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 proiect shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until the Division has
received this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation. It is highly
recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the
Division. The Division does not acknowledge receipt of Fast Track Engineering Certifications!
ENGINEERS 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 subject project
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this
permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
1628 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1628
:........................................................................................................:
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.
DWQ use only:
Flow from this project is tributary to: Mebane

Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:44 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey; Hudson, Gary
Subject: Mebane Correction
Hey Jenny,
I need to make a correction to my email from yesterday. The ammonia in the effluent has decreased to 3-4 mg/L based
on the composite samples. I was looking at the grab sample data for the effluent of the aeration basin, which has been
as low as 05 mg/L. But even the 3-4 mg/L is so much better than where we were. Sorry for any confusion.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofinebane.com

Pf,raznak, Jenny
From:
Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent:
Wednesday, February 06, 2013 12:38 PM
To:
Graznak, Jenny
Cc:
Basinger, Corey; Hudson, Gary
Subject:
Mebane WWTP
Good Morning Jenny,
Hope you're doing well. Finally, our plant appears to be recovering from the ammonia issues. Last Thursday, January 30,
we started adding a hydrated lime slurry to the influent. This is something that is not typically needed at our plant but
we figured it wouldn't hurt to try to gain more alkalinity and a slightly higher pH. It appears that with higher
temperatures for two days last week (70° on 1/29 & 1/30) the addition of the lime, and the slightly increasing outside
temperatures during the past week, the nitrifiers started responding. Since last week our ammonia levels in the effluent
have decreased from around 14.0 mg/L to around 2.0 mg/L today.
We will continue to make adjustments as needed and I'll keep you informed as to our results. Thanks again for your
assistance.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofinebane.com

Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 11:02 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey
Subject: Mebane -December 2012 DMR
Good Morning Jenny,
I just wanted to follow up on our telephone conversation from yesterday(December 29, 2012). As I informed you then,
during my routine check of the December 2012 DMR I realized that we missed recording the results from the analysis for
effluent dissolved oxygen and temperature for December 13, 2012 due to an operator oversight. As our track record
shows this rarely happens at Mebane. We have, as of January 29, 2013, implemented a check system that should
prevent this occurrence in the future. We, the ORC and/or the backup ORC's, are meeting before lunch each day to
insure that all daily permit limitation criteria has been completed. Along with this we have created a check -off form to
further verify that all analysis has been completed and recorded.
Also, during December we had an unusually high effluent BOD(19.4 mg/L) result on December 20. When looking back at
data it appears that we may have had a pass through that was undetected. The influent BOD for that period was 441
mg/L. During the day of the occurrence we didn't notice anything unusual in the operation or process control at the
plant. Although the results did not cause us to exceed the weekly or monthly BOD averages we have implemented a
trunk line sampling program to try to determine where any stronger than normal wastes may be originating. We are also
analyzing COD on our influent and trunk lines daily.
Thank you again for assistance and if you need further details please feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.ci!yofinebane.com

Graznak, Jenny
From:
Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent:
Monday, January 28, 2013 8:41 PM
To:
Graznak, Jenny
Cc:
Basinger, Corey
Subject:
Mebane Update
Hey Jenny,
I just wanted to give you another update on the ammonia status at Mebane. We still have just partial nitrification. With
the expected increase in temperature this week causing the subsequent warming of our plant's aeration basin maybe
we will increase the rate of nitrification. I performed another reactor study today to compare the actual temperature
effects on the basin and the potential to increase our nitrification. One reactor(RI) was maintained at a temperature of
8.5-10.2°C to reflect our aeration basin, while the other reactor(R2) was allowed to warm with the ambient temperature
of the lab, which eventually reached a temperature of 20°C. The starting ammonia for both reactors was 12.0 mg/L.
After 9 hours R1 decreased to 11.0 mg/L, virtually no nitrification, while R2 decreased to 2.5 mg/L. Like the reactor
shows, I am of the opinion that that until our temperature warms we may continue to struggle with nitrification. From
most of the experts, operators, and literature that I've consulted with this seems to be the case.
If you have a technical assistance individual or group that can offer additional assistance please advise. Thanks again for
working with us.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofinebane.com

Gramak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:48 PM
To: Hudson, Gary
Cc: Smith, George; Graznak, Jenny; Basinger, Corey
Subject: Mebane WWTP
Good Afternoon Gary,
I'm not sure whether or not Jenny Graznak has mentioned anything to you about Mebane and our nitrification problem.
Mebane's wastewater treatment plant is only at about fifty percent of our nitrification removal. During the week of
January 131h Mebane received 4" of rain and the associated runoff. Over 2" of rain occurred during Thursday along with
snow and ice at the end of the rain. This event caused us to have peak flows of greater than 5.3MG for at least six hours
on Thursday. The water temperature in the aeration basin decreased from a high of 17"C on Monday to around 10°C by
Sunday. Between the rain and the temperature drop and all of the other measures that we took to keep sludge in the
plant our nitrification rate started decreasing on Sunday and continued to where we are now. We have reseeded with
sludge from Burlington and Graham plants and introduced nitrifiers from Novozymes but no enhancement of treatment
yet. We've had Dr. Reyes from NC State as well as a wastewater specialist from CH2MHILL look at the plant. The general
consensus is, as well as the literature, that until our water temperature warms up considerably we will continue to
struggle.
If you or your associates have any recommendations please offer them. If you need to visit or you need additional
information please let me know.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofinebane.com

Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:43 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey
Subject: City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Hey Jenny,
I trust you're doing well. I'm ready for some warm weather! And so is my plant. Per our telephone conversations of
today (Wednesday) and last week, the rain and the cold have cause increased operation difficulties. Last week Mebane
received 4 inches of rain Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with the bulk of it, 2 inches, coming on Thursday between
10:OOAM and 9:OO13M. Along with this the ambient temperature dropped thirty degrees from Tuesday to Thursday night.
On Thursday our peak flows were in excess of 5.32MGD for over seven hours. Through adjusting valves, aeration rates,
and utilizing all available tankage we were able to keep the level of the sludge blankets from going over the weirs
thereby keeping the microorganisms in the system.
The total suspended solids (TSS) analyzed from our effluent composite sample for that period was 26.0 mg/L. We are
waiting for the results for the BOD and ammonia analysis from our commercial lab.
By Saturday it seemed as if everything was getting back to normal, or at least normal for winter for us. However, on
Sunday our ammonia, which had been below 2.0 mg/L since Friday, according to our Hach Ammonia Testing Kit, started
rising. Again, using data from our Hach kit the ammonia continued to rise from 5.0 mg/L on Sunday afternoon to a high
presently of 12.0 mg/L. We have maintained our Dissolved Oxygen above 2.0 mg/L, pH above 7.0 SU, and SRT at 20 days.
We received some activated sludge from a local municipality today and will be receiving more on Thursday. We have
also ordered nitrifiers from Novozymes that should be here also on Thursday. It will take some time to repopulate the
nitrifiers to the level to properly remove the ammonia to within permit limits as our basin water temperature is at 9°C.
If you or your staff have any additional suggestions please feel free to offer them. In addition, if you have a technical
specialist on staff they are welcome to offer assistance. Tomorrow Dr. Reyes from NC State will be here as well as a
wastewater professional engineer from CH2MHILL.
Our staff is working diligently to overcome this issue. We know that nitrifiers do not thrive in cold temperatures but we
think that we are doing all that we can and enlisting the aid of all to solve this problem.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.cityofinebane.com

Graznak, Jenny
From:
Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent:
Thursday, January 24, 2013 9:59 PM
To:
Graznak, Jenny
Cc:
Basinger, Corey
Subject:
Mebane WWTP
Hey Jenny,
I wanted to give you an update of Mebane's wastewater status. After looking at all of the samples from last week it
appears that we are compliant with all weekly effluent average limitations as well as monthly averages thus far. For this
week we still have only partial nitrification. The results from our HACH Ammonia test kit are still around 14.0 mg/L. We
have had approximately 9,000 of activated sludge delivered from neighboring municipalities and have added 10 pounds
of Novozymes' specially formulated nitrifiers. We also performed a nitrification inhibition test. Using two reactors, one
reactor was filled with Mebane's aeration basin mixed liquor while the other had Mebane's mixed liquor along with the
purchased nitrifiers. After two hours both reactors had reduced the beginning ammonia of 12.0-14.0 mg/L down to 8.0
mg/L. By the end of four hours the ammonia in the AB only reactor was 4.0 mg/L and the AB with nitrifiers added was at
2.0 mg/L. This inhibition study was performed in the laboratory where the temperature is much warmer. It appears that
there is no inhibition, at least at this time, in our aeration basin other than temperature. Dr. Reyes, environmental
professor at NC State as well as the Ton Johnston, wastewater specialist from CH2MHILL, observed as well, that until our
water temperature warms up the nitrifiers will continue to struggle to reproduce as well as perform adequate
nitrification for our system.
Thank you for your understanding and if you can offer other suggestions we are certainly open to them. If you want to
discuss this further don't hesitate to contact me through my cell or email.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
www.ci!yofmebane.com

WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
January 17, 2013
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2013-LV-0046)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
A review of the October 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Permit Limit
Violation Type
Biochemical
Oct 22-26, 2012
7.76 mg/I
7.5 mg/I
Weekly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Biochemical
Oct 2012
5.4 mg/I
5 mg/I
Monthly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance
problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement
action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties. If you have any questions or
require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at [phone]
(ienny.graznak(Q_ncdenr.gov) or myself at [phone] (corey.basingerancdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Central Files — SWP
WSRO — SWP
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Nne
orthCarolina
Naturallrf

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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DNIR Review Record
Facility: 4c he-P W wTy Permit/Pipe No.: N CC6 ,;� 14D y Month/Year a+ 2-012—
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly/Daily Violations
Date Parameter Permit Limit/Tvpe DMR Value % Over Limit
C� oil
Monitoring, Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
Other Violations
Completed by: VI" ��Z �-�— Date: I is
Reg,ional Water Quality Date:
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Supervisor Signoff:
o� -2,0t3_ LV- 00 (o

Pat McCrory
Governor
AL
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III
Director Secretary
April 24, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL NO. 7011 1570 0001 8546 2750
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
NOV-2013-LV-0270
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
A review of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for January 2013 revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Parameter
Date
Permit Limit
Reported Value
Violation Type
Ammonia
January 28-31,
12 mg/I
—+4mg/I
Weekly Average
Nitrogen
2013 ��
13_7�
Exceeded
F
Ammonia
January 2013
4.0 mg/I
6.9 mg/I
Monthly Average
Nitrogen
Exceeded
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOWNRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC00
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to
provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss
overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the Discharge
Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding
the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Aaturatlrf
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a
Order by Consent.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Jenny Graznak or me
at [phone].
Sincerely,
M N
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Point Source Branch
SWP — Central Files
WSRO Files

Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DNIR Review Record
Facility: dL Permit/Pipe No.: Month/Year
P^araTTmeter
M nthl Average Violations
Permit Limit DMR Value
Over Limit
7,-Q, 5
We kly aily Violations
Date Parameter Permit LimidTvpe DMR Value % Over Limit
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
Other Vi
u
Ntr)v : j� lvoj� -4�, ebb twej�- ,, t-_�,, ) -11
No -TPG d�A
NOV J0G) wcr9-�
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Completed by: Date:
Regional Water Quality •
Supervisor Sianoff: Date: �' 7�v 1-3

A EFFLUENT
S PERMIT NO. NC 0021474 MAR 2 LjSgq,*`,ZGE NO: 1 MONTH January YEAR 2013
ACILITY NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS 4 COUNTY A .AMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Dennis Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) MEBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&ALABORATOR�, ,-Y1q,.;1
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES OPERATORS Pht. drama
231 k
MAD Oi h3 v�
20i3 _ .,.. ,.
(SIGNATURE OF PEATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DA
BY THIS SIGNATUR I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE
AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
50050
00010
00400
50060
00310
00610
00530
31616
00300
00600
00665
01034
101042
71900
D
A
T
E
Oper
Arrival
Time
Oper
Time
On
Site
ORC
On
Site
FLOW
Temp
Celsius
Daily
pH
Daily
Resd
CL
Daily
BODS
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
TSS
Daily
FECAL
COLI
(geo
mean)
D.O.
Daily
Total
Nitrogen
1/wk
Total
P
1/wk
Total
Cr
NA
Total
Cu
2/mth
Hg
Eff
Inf X_
Daily
Rate
Hrs
Hrs
Y/N
MGD
C
SU
UG/L
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
#/100ML
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
UG/L
UG/L
UG/L
1lidew
1.109
2
700
10.0
1 Y
1.222
13
.9
<15
8.0
4.76
6.9
4
9.4
0.29
3
555
11.5
Y
1.315
13
7.0
<15
4.8
2.82
5.6
<2.0
9.7
10.04
0.25
<2.0
4
555
11.5
Y
1.127
11
7.0
<15
4.2
1.32
3.5
5
9.9
0.19
0.00293
5
1.138
6
1.012
7
700
10.0
Y
1.091
11
7.1
<15
3.8
2.36
6.1
<2.0
10.1
0.29
8
600
11.0
Y
1.071
11
7.1
<15
4.6
1.34
4.6
4
10.1
0.26
9
600
11.0
Y
1.041
12
7.1
<15
3.5
0.43
5.1
2.0
10.0
3.67
0.22
0.00310
10
555
11.5
Y
1.086
13
7.1
<15
6.1
3.08
5.6
<2.0
9.9
0.76
11
625
10.8
B
1.109
13
7.1
43
6.1
4.41
5.71
4
9.7
0.38
12
1.077
13
1.072
14
700
10.0
Y
1.109
16
7.1
<15
5.6
6.85
8.1
<2.0
9.1
0.56
15
555
11.5
Y
1.590
15
6.91
<15
8.8
2.75
10.5
4
9.0
0.38
16
555
11.5
Y
1.356
13
6.9
<15
3.7
3.81
6.0
27
9.2
10.51
0.24
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00469
17
555
11.5
Y
1.846
14
6.8
38
5.3
0.72
8.6
59
8.0
0.28
18
700
10.0
Y
3.631
12
6.5
<15
23.1
5.69
26.0
12
9.0
0.77
19
2.379
20
1.636
21
1.290
^'
22
700
10.0
Y
1.387
Ill
17.0
<15
5.2
8.20
8.2
8
10.2
0.32
+
23
555
11.5
Y
1.164
9
7.1
<15
2.9
11.10
7.2
63
10.6
18.46
0.26
24
550
11.5
Y
1.132
9.00
7.3
<15
4.9
14.10
6.1
58
10.8
0.23
25
600
10.3
Y
1.094
8
7.2
<15
3.4
14.20
6.1
9
10.8
0.28
0.00257
26
1.056
27
1.128
28
700
10.0
Y
1.107
9
7.2
<15
4.4
16.10
8.2
42
10.4
0.28
29
545
11.6
Y
1.183
12
7.1
<15
2.7
14.90
5.2
4
10.1
0.24
0.00100
30
540
11.6
Y
1.149
15
7.0
<15
3.5
13.40
6.21
4
8.9
22.76
0.24
<2.0
31
545
11.6
Y
1.284
15
7.11
<15
6.6
12.60
6.6
7
8.8
0.20
AVERAGE
1.322
12M
4
5.8
6.902
7.42
7
9.7
13.09
0.33
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00286
MAXIMUM
3.631
16
7.3
43
23.1
16.10
26.00
63
10.8
22.76
0.77
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00469
MINIMUM
1.012
8
6.5
<15
2.7
0.43
3.5
<2.0
8.0
3.67
0.19
< 5.0
<2.0
0,00100
TOTAL FLOW
40.991
Grab
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Monthly Limit Apr - Oct
2.5
6-9
17
5
2
30
200
> 6.0
0.012
Monthly Limit Nov- Ma
10
4
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Pat McCrory
Governor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Acting Director Secretary
July 3, 2013
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: Notice of Violation (NOV-2013-LV-0397)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of April 2013 revealed the following violations of
permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD
April 1-5, 2013
7.5 mg/I
9.38 mg/I
Weekly Average
Exceeded
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct the
cause(s) of this violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the assessment of civil penalties. If you
have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at (336)
771-5000 or at iennv.araznak�ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: SWP — Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
Natura!!Y

Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DMR Review Record
a
Facility: � d-kP PermitlPipe No.:Month/Year .NC:�D�� Ari 020
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Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value
eekl wily Violations
Date Parameter Permit Limiffype DMR Value
13OD
Over Limit
% Over Limit
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequencv Values Reported # of Violations
Other Violations
_ Joy v► ao 3 -- �yo 4,4
Dec_ N o7 Av 4,egi
Completed by: J WVAV 6
Regional Water Quality
Supervisor Signoff: ���
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EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0021474
DISCHARGE NO: 1
MONTH April
YEAR 2013
FACILITY NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
CLASS 4 COUNTY
ALAMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC)
Dennis Hodge
GRADE 4 PHONE
9i5563.61-_
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
(1) MEBANE
(2) MERITECH INC.
(3) R&A?LABORa$ lii :
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED ()
PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES OPERATORS
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: Central Files
NC DENR/DIV OF WATER QUALITY
4,1h
`9 '°'
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
(SI ATU
OPEATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGN TURE I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE
RALEIGH, NC 27699 -1617 AND C MPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
D
A
T
E
Oper
Arrival
Time
I
Oper
Time
On
Site
ORC
On
Site
50050
00010
00400
50060
00310
00610
00530
31616
00300
00600
00665
01034
01042
71900
FLOW
Temp
Celsius
Daily
pH
I Daily
Resd
CL
Daily
BOD5
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
TSS
Daily
FECAL
COLI
(geo
mean)
D.O.
Daily
Total
Nitrogen
1/wk
Total
P
1/wk
Total
Cr
NA
Total
Cu
2/mth
Hg
Eff _
Inf X_
Daily
Rate
Hrs
Hrs
Y/N
MGD
C
SU
UG/L
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
#/100ML
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
UG/L
UG/L
UG/L
1
700
10.0
Y
1.349
14
7.2
<15
5.8
1.70
8.9
2
8.9
0.68
2
550
11.5
Y
1.284
14
7.1
28
5.9
1.60
6.8
<2.0
9.3
0.65
0.00282
3
555
11.5
Y
1.140
13
7.1
<15
3.1
1.40
4.8
<2.0
9.7
13.90
0.28
<2.0
4
630
10.7
B
1.110
12
7.2
<15
2.8
0.60
3.4
<2.0
9.5
0.24
5
6301
10.7
B
1.681
12
7.3
<15
29.3
1.20
4.4
3
9.4
0.32
6
1.439
9
7
1.176
8
700
10.0
Y
1.093
14
7.3
<15
4.4
0.70
4.4
<2.0
8.8
0.20
9
555
11.5
Y
1.199
16
7.5
<15
2.6
0.40
4.4
6
8.9
0.23
101
555
11.51
Y
1.185
17
7.4
<151
2.9
0.50
5.3
<2.0
8.4
10.58
0.32
0.00187
11
600
11.0
Y
1.169
18
7.3
<15
3.5
0.80
4.5
<2.0
8.2
0.43
12
630
10.7
B
1.238
19
7.2
<15
4.6
0.40
6.8
100
6.4
0.56
13
1.838
14
1.286
15
700
10.0
Y
1.236
16
7.2
<15
3.7
0.20
6.9
<2.0
8.4
0.49
161
555
11.5
Y
1.233
17
7.3
<15
3.3
0.10
4.8
1
8.5
0.60
17
555
11.5
Y
1.226
18
7.4
<15
2.7
0.11
5.7
9
8.2
4.85
0.51
< 5.0
<2.0
18
600
11.0
Y
1.214
18
7.3
<15
2.8
< .1
4.4
188
8.2
0.81
0.00218
19
630
10.7
B
1.151
19
7.4
<15
3.9
< .1
6.7
<2.0
8.0
1.00
20
1.373
21
1.182
221
700
10.0
Y
1.227
14
7.3
<15
2.4
< .1
4.6
<2.0
8.8
0.85
23
550
11.5
Y
1.190
15
7.4
<15
< 2.0
< .1
3.5
18
8.7
0.23
0.00285
24
550
11.5
Y
11.132
15.50
7.4
<15
2.5
< .1
4.6
30
8.6
6.45
0.84
25
550
11.5
Y
1.092
17
7.4
<15
2.2
< .1
4.7
<2.0
8.6
0.93
26
630
10.71
B
1.0601
16
7.4
<15
2.1
< .1
4.31
4
8.71
0.80
27
1.055
28
1.053
29
700
10.0
Y
1.601
16
7.3
<15
4.4
0.30
5.6
570
7.5
0.94
30
550
11.5
Y
1.355
17
7.3
<15
3.1
0.10
3.9
2
8.5
0.40
31
AVERAGE
1.252
16
1
4.5
0.460
5.15
6
8.5
8.95
0.56
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00243
MAXIMUM
1.838
19
7.5
28
29.3
1.70
8.92
570
9.7
13.90
1.00
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00285
MINIMUM
1.053
12
7.1
<15
<2.0
< .1
3.4
<2.0
6.4
4.85
0.20
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00187
TOTAL FLOW
37.567
Grab
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Monthly Limit Apr - Oc
2.5
6-9
17 1
5
2
30
200
> 6.0
0.012
Monthly Limit Nov- Mal
I
I
1
10
4
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NC®EN
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
May 8, 2012
Mr. Robert Wilson, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2012-LV-0243)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the February 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Permit Limit
Fecal coliform
2/6-10/2012
995.64 # / 100ml
400 # / 100ml
Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. The violations described
above should be abated immediately and properly resolved.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations as described
above be properly resolved. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation
and/or assessments of civil penalties.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at
[phone] (]enny.graznak-ncdenr.gov) or myself at [phone]
(corey.basinger(Dncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Central Files — SWP
WSRO — SWP
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

EFFLUENT RECENE
N.C.Dept
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC O021474 DISCHARGE NO: 1 MONTH February EAR 12Y 04 2012
FACILIT,' NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS 4 COUNTY A ANCVinston-Salem
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Dennis Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE 9 3 6�flgiortal Office
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) MEBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&A LABORATORY, Inc.
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED O PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES OPERATORS
__-M
ail ORIGINAL and ONE COPYto:
ATTN: Central Files
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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
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DMR Review Record
Facility: HCWIwT- Per r t/Pipe No.:-,wRm-I 'Month/Year �-
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
Date
Date
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Parameter Permit Limit/TvT)e DMR Value % Over Limit
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Monitoring Frequency Violations
Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
December 19, 2012
Mr. David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY — Effluent Limitations
Case # NOD-2013-MV-0032
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474 — City of Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cheek:
A review of the December 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed the following
deficiency:
Parameter
Date
Required
Reported
Violation Type
Fre ency
Frequency
Temperature
Sept 13, 2012
5 x week
4 x week
Frequency
Violation
Dissolved Oxygen
Sept 13, 2012
5 x week
4 x week
Frequency
Violation
The Operator verified that this deficiency was due to an oversight and that these results were not
recorded. Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. This office
requires that the violations as described above be properly resolved. Unresolved violations may
lead to the. issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties. If you have any
questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at [phone]
(ienny.graznak _ncdenr.gov) or myself at [phone] ([e-mail]). Thank you
for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Central Files — SWP
WSRO — SWP
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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DNIR Review Record
Facility: bebqj,04 (4 T Permit/Pipe No.: NCOMa1y4-y Month/Year DC _2d/2-
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
Weekly/Daily Violations
Date Parameter Permit LimiVTvpe DMR Value % Over Limit
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequencv Values Reported # of Violations
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PCrnST N0P. NC O021474 DISCHARGE NO:1 MONTH December FEB R
FACILITYNAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS 4 COUNTY ALAMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Dennis Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE 919-56;6ti14,1
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) MEBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&A LABO IInc.
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED O PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES RQEPEM ORS
N C De t of END
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: Central Files
NC DENR/DIV OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699 -1617
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FEES ©4 2013
CENTRAL F) (SIGNATURE 0 OF
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MAR 0 4 2013
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THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
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00665
01034
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Daily
BOD5
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
TSS
Daily
FECAL
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(geo
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D.O.
Daily
Total
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1/wk
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0.00267
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1.177
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1.182
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1.084
311
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0.998
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7.0
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5.75
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0.00231
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1.992
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19.4
4.67
18.60
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8.28
0.59
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0.00267
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0.887
10
6.8
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0.20
3.6
2
7.5
3.18
0.19
<2.0
0.00206
TOTAL FLOW
33.692
Grab
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Grab
Comp
Camp
Comp
Comp
Grab
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 19, 2012
Mr. Robert Wilson, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY — Effluent Limitations
Case # NOD-2012-LV-0132
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474 — City of Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
A review of the September 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Permit Limit
Violation Type
Total Residual
Chlorine (TRC
Sept 7, 2012
17 ug/1
67 ug/I
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. The violations described
above should be abated immediately and properly resolved. Thank you for your attention to this
matter. This office requires that the violations as described above be properly resolved. Unresolved
violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties. If
you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at (336)
771-4960 (jenny.graznak0_)ncdenr.gov) or myself at [phone] (corey.basingerd_ncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Central Files — SWP
WSRO — SWP
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
1' �DNIR Review Record
Facility: he-(q t" Wwl' Permit/Pipe No.: a� -1 Month/Year 2-012--
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Pemvt Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
Date Parameter
Date
Weekly 1 iolations
Permit Limit/Tvj2e DMR Value
J�z.k
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Monitoring Frequency Violations
% Over Limit
Parameter Permit Frequencv Values Reported # of Violations
Violations
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Supervisor Signoff: Date:
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Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 9:59 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Cc: Basinger, Corey
Subject: FW: Mebane Wastewater Facility
Good Morning Jenny,
I hope everything is going well. It's hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us so quickly. I wanted to let you
know that we have exceeded our permit limitation for effluent BOD during October 2012. I've attached this email to the
one that I sent in May of this year explaining the operating strategy that we are using at the plant. It has been achieving
the desired results, increased total nitrogen removal, but it is not without other consequences at times. For the week of
October 22-26, 2012 Mebane exceeded our weekly effluent BOD limitation of 7.5 mg/L. Our average for the week was
7.76 mg/L. The higher results for this week also cause us to exceed our monthly BOD average of 5.0 mg/L. The monthly
average for October 2012 is 5.44 mg/L. The following week the BOD numbers were below the permitted limits and thus
far in November the BOD has been below the permitted limits. In looking at some of our SCADA for the weekend before
the exceeedances it appears that the influent BOD may have been elevated leading to lower dissolved oxygen levels in
our aeration basin. We are now collecting composite samples from the influent on weekends as well as holidays to
determine if there is increased loadings during these periods. We will be analyzing both COD and Ammonia Nitrogen as
both have an associated oxygen demand.
On another note, because of what we have been doing with this type of treatment, we have been asked to enter into a
research project to study how the nutrient removal process at Mebane is working. Dr. Francis de los Reyes III of the
Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University has been awarded a
grant from the NC Rural Economic Development Center to study this along with the Global Technology Team at
CH2MHILL and the City of Mebane. It is anticipated that the study will officially begin in January 2013 lasting for at least
one year.
Again, thanks for your department's understanding and willingness to work with us.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
From: Dennis Hodge [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 5:25 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Cc: [e-mail]; Tony Bowes ([e-mail]); Amy Varinoski
([e-mail])
Subject: Mebane Wastewater Facility
Good Afternoon Corey,

I trust you're doing well. I wanted to follow-up my telephone message from this morning. As we discussed last month,
the Mebane wastewater facility has been involved in different operating schemes for our plant waste stream. This was,
in part, driven by low dissolved oxygen (D.O.) levels in our aeration basin in the during the warmer months in the past
several years. During these periods, even though the D.O. levels were below the prescribed industry standard of 1.0 to
2.0 mg/L the plant was able to nitrify to well below our permit limit (2.0 mg/L). We also noticed that, at times, our
nitrate levels were lower than expected as well as an increase in our alkalinity due to unintended denitrification. As we
were operating in this manner we started researching the different denitrification processes and discovered
simultaneous nitrification-denitrification was occurring in our plant. Further research led us to the discovery of the
anammox (anaerobic ammonium oxidation) process. I won't go into all of the details of either process but both are
driven by lower D.O levels. In a conventional Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process several various strains of
bacteria are used to convert nitrogen compounds from the wastewater into nitrogen gas, some of which require quite a
bit of oxygen as well as the addition of carbon. In the anammox process nitrogen compounds are converted directly into
nitrogen gas without the need to supply as much oxygen and no addition of carbon. As Mebane is affected by the Jordan
Lake rules and will have a Total Nitrogen effective in 2016 we are looking at different methods for nitrogen removal. At
this time this method looks promising.
So, the point of this information is to say, that while implementing some of the necessary changes Mebane may have
occasional effluent permit limitation exceedances. While we don't expect huge exceedances there may be some. For
instance, in April, during the first week, our BOD weekly average was exceeded. The average was 8.16 mg/L with the
limitation being 7.5 mg/L. Also, the monthly average was exceeded. The average was 6.17 mg/L with the limitation being
5.0 mg/L. As we got into the last week the BOD average was back down to 4.03 mg/L. We will be installing D.O. probes
and control equipment to enhance our process in the next two months. We are installing mixers this week to ensure
adequate mixing while we cycle our aerators on and off.
In addition, last week one of our three clarifiers had to be taken off line for contracted repairs. The drive train had been
leaking oil and needed to be rebuilt. The contractor removed the drive and took it off site for the rebuild. The drive
should be reinstalled the latter part of next week. As this is the larger of our three clarifiers there is the potential for
BOD exceedances due to it being off line.
Thanks Corey for your understanding and willingness to work with the City. Have a great day and please respond so that
I'll know you received this.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resour eS
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 21, 2012
Frank Clifton, County Manager
Orange County
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Subject: Permit No. WQ0036077
Buckhorn Mebane EDD Sewer Improvements
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Orange County
Dear Mr. Clifton:
In accordance with your permit application received July 31, 2012, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0036077 dated August 21, 2012, to Orange County 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, therefore, incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to:
a) Permit Condition 3 that requires the wastewater collection facilities be properly
operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0403 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee, and
b) Permit Condition 6 that requires Engineering Certification prior to operation of
this collection system extension.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 02T; 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
a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer 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 Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
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 Orange
County for the construction and operation of:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX [phone]
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• Approximately 8,995 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, and
• Approximately 6,290 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, and
• Approximately 2,140 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, and
• A 500 GPM @. 139' TDH pump station with a minimum of duplex pumps, on -site audible and
visual high water alarms, and an on -site generator with automatic transfer switch, and
• Approximately 12,928 linear feet of 10-inch force main
To serve future development as part of the Buckhorn Mebane Economic Development District
project, and the discharge of no additional gallons per day (flows will be allocated in future permits for
connections to this line) of collected domestic and/or commercial wastewater into the City of Mebane's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received July. 31, 201.2, and in conformity with
15A NCAC 02T; 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 City of Mebane
Wastewater Treatment Facility, Permit number NC0021474, before being discharged to the receiving
stream.' This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the City of Mebane and the
County of Orange for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to this wastewater collection system extension
prior to completion of the Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the
permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
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 150E 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 have any questions or require any additional information regarding this permit, please contact
Barry Herzberg, Division of Water Quality, Raleigh Regional Office, at [phone], or by e-mail to
barry. [e-mail].
Sincerely
D, 121'
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for Charles Wakild, P.E., Dire or
Division of Water Quality
by S. Daniel Smith
Surface Water Quality Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
cc: Orange County Health Department
Bill Lester, Jr., PE; Hobbs Upchurch & Assoc., PO Box 1737, Southern Pines, NC 28388
Robert Wilson, Mebane City Manager, 106 E. Washington Street, Mebane, NC 27302
RRO SWP
Corey Basinger, WSRO
Central Files

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NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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 02T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T
.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 02L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 02B .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 week.
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 02B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
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. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A
complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are
provided as applicable. Gravity sewers installed below the minimum required slope per the
Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be
certified until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions
have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting
documentation. This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests
will be evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to
completing and submitting the construction certification.
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 02T; 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 026 .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 02B .0200 and 15A NCAC 02H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Raleigh Regional Office,
telephone number 919-791-4200, 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:
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.
Initial voice mail messages or faxed information 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 [phone]. Persons
reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-

VrOS (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the
cc rrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem
doe not recur. The Director, Division of Water Quality, may take enforcement action for
SS 's that are required to be reported to the Division unless it is demonstrated that:
The discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible
alternatives to the discharge; or
The discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and caused by factors beyond
the reasonable control of the Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have
been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Permit is�ued this the 21 st Day of August 2012.
Permit umber W00036077
Orange ounty
Buckho n Mebane EDD Sewer Improvements
NORTH AROLINA ENV[RONMENTA ANAGEM T COMMISSION
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for Charl s Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
by authonty of The Environmental Management Commission
by S. Da iel Smith
Surface ater Quality Supervisor
Raleigh Z,"e gional Office

FAST TRACK ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permit Number WQ0036077
Orange County
Buckhorn Mebane EDD Sewer Improvements
August 21, 2012
Complete and submit this form (NO SUBSTITUTES) to the Raleigh Regional Office together 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 the Division has
received this Engineer's Certification and all required supportina documentation. It is hiahly
recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the
Division. The Division does not acknowledge receipt of Fast Track Enaineerina Certifications!
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
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 subject project
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this
permit; 15A NCAC 02T; 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
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
1628 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1628
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.
DWQ use only:
Flow from this project is tributary to: Mebane

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
August 24, 2012
Mr. Robert Wilson, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Resources
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the Mebane
WWTP in Alamance County on August 22, 2012. Dennis Hodge, Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -
office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This
particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed
below:
1. Permit
The permit became expired May 31, 2011. A draft of the new permit was issued by Division of
Water Quality on August 15, 2012. Please provide written comments on this draft no later than
September 24, 2012.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of.the self -monitoring data submitted for the period June 2011 through May 2012 showed
that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit. Limit violations
were noted in the Monitoring Reports for February 2012 (Fecal Coliform) as well as April and May
2012 (Biochemical Oxygen Demand). These violations were addressed in previous correspondence
from this office.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended
Residue, and Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of meter calibrations,
and thermometer verification were available during the inspection. Amy Vadnoski is the Lab
Supervisor, and Amanda Hill is the Lab Technician. R & A Laboratories analyzes Metals, BOD,
Ammonia, Nutrients other than Total Phosphorus, and Fluoride samples for the plant. Meritech, Inc.
analyzes Mercury and Toxicity samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated on
an annual basis by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of calibration was available during the
inspection. According to documentation, the last calibration event occurred on June 1, 2012.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office I
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two sludge digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a portable
belt press on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill compost facility in
New Hill, North Carolina. Synagro removes approximately 600,000 gallons from the sludge digesters
during each press event.
6. Operations & Maintenance
Dennis Hodge is the ORC, and Anthony Bowes and Amy Varinoski are Back -Up ORCs. No major
concerns were noted with respect to operation and maintenance of the facility. The plant operates a
preventative maintenance computer program called Hach JOB Cal. The maintenance staff issues
work orders once per month and more frequently for repairs, etc. A SCADA system is used to
monitor and control some operations at the plant, including pump stations. The plant has a generator
that will operate the entire plant except the digesters. The generator is run once per month under
load and once per week for maintenance purposes.
7. Facility Site Review
Influent is screened and metered. The plant includes two large aerations basins. Only one is
currently used as an aeration basin and has six 2-speed surface aerators and two new solar mixers.
The other basin is used to hold filtrate from the sludge press and is gradually fed back into the plant.
The plant consists of three clarifiers, two sand filters, chlorination, and dechlorination. A small
building was recently added to house the tanks of liquid chlorine and liquid sodium bisulfate.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained
according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. Plant
data and records are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent
appeared clear with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long
as the City of Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
During her site visit, Ms. Graznak also performed a Stormwater Inspection at the South
Mebane WWTP. The facility holds General Stormwater Permit No. NCG110025 under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to discharge Stormwater from "Treatment Works."
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) is current and complete. Operations staff perform
the semi-annual visual monitoring at each of the plant's three stormwater discharge outfalls. Each of
the three outfalls is properly labeled and showed no signs of issues or problems.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NCO021474 and NPDES
General Permit No. NCG110025. Please refer to the attached report for specific details from the
inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water C.rlmploance Inspection Rppnrt
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 5I 31 NCO021474 111 121 12/08/22 117 181 C I 19I S I 20IJ I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111 111111111111 111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ------------- ---------- Reserved ----------- ---------
67I 169 70131 71 U 72 U 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I 11 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)
09:30 AM 12/08/22
10/08/01
Mebane WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
635 Corregidor Rd
Mebane NC 27302
12:00 PM 12/08/22
11/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Dennis James Hodge/ORC/919-304-9215/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialfTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Linda R Holt,106 E Washington St Mebane NC 27302H919-563-6141/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
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
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ $ /v4 /12—
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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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Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 08/2212012
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
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:
Ds. H.
(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: The permit became expired May 31, 2011. A draft of the new permit was
issued by Division of Water Quality on August 15, 2012. Please provide written
comments on this draft no later than September 24, 2012.
Record Keeping
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)?
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?
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?
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?
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Permit: NCO021474 Owner -Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/22/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ 0 0 I]
Comment: A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period June 2011
through May 2012 showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the
requirements of the permit.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River
Basin. The effluent appeared clear with no visible solids.
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
# 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: Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow
meter, which is calibrated by Instrument Specialists, Inc. The last calibration event
occurred on June 1, 2012.
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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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 08/22/2012
Secondary Clarifier
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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: Plant is gradually emptying and cleaning all three clarifiers. Largest one
was cleaned in 2012.
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: Plant added two new solar mixers.
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?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
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Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 08/22/2012
De -chlorination
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment: The plant has a generator that will operate the entire plant except the
digesters.
Disinfection -Liquid
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
.(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
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:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: Effluent sampler is an ISCO 3710. Temperatuer was set for 2 degrees.
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG110025
SOC:
County: Alamance
Region: Winston-Salem
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 06/01/08 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: City of Mebane
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mebane City-WWTP
701 Corrigidor Rd
Contact Person: Michael Hite
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title:
Inspection Date: 08/22/2012 Entry Time: 09:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Jennifer F Graznak
Secondary Inspector(s):
Elon College NC 27244
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 12:00 PM
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Municipal WWTP > 1 MGD, Stormwater Discharge, COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG110025 Owner - Facility: City of Mebane
Inspection Date: 08/22/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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Comment: The SPPP is regularly updated.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The last monitoring events took place on May 5, 2012 and October 11,
2011.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# 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?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: All three outfalls were labeled. No issues or problems were noted.
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A"
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResourceE
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 8, 2011
Mr. Robert Wilson, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the
Mebane WWTP in Alamance County on August 3, 2011. Dennis Hodge, Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of
two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site
inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations
from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective November 1, 2006 and expired May 31, 2011. The new permit
has not been issued by Division of Water Quality yet, so you should continue to operate
according to the old permit.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period July 2010 through May 2011
showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit.
There were no violations of permit limits during this time period.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total
Suspended Residue, and Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of
meter calibrations, and thermometer verification were available during the inspection. Amy
Varinoski is the Lab Supervisor and Amanda Hill is the Lab Technician. R & A Laboratories
analyzes Metals, BOD, Ammonia, Nutrients other than Total Phosphorus, and Fluoride samples
for the plant. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Mercury and Toxicity samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated
on a quarterly basis by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of calibration was available
during the inspection. According to documentation, the last calibration event occurred on June
23, 2011. A new influent flow meter was installed on January 31, 2011.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877.623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
Natura!!b
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two sludge digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a
portable belt press on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill
compost facility in New Hill, North Carolina. Synagro removes approximately 600,000 gallons
from the sludge digesters during each press event, the last one occurring July 13-22, 2011.
6. Operations & Maintenance
Dennis Hodge is the ORC, and Tony Bowes and Amy Varinoski (both Grade III) are Back -Up
ORCs. No major concerns were noted with respect to operation and maintenance of the facility.
The plant operates a preventative maintenance computer program. The maintenance staff
issues work orders once per month and more frequently for repairs, etc. A SCADA system is
used to monitor and control some operations at the plant, including pump stations. The plant
has a generator that will operate the entire plant aside from the digesters. The generator is run
once per month under load and once per week for maintenance purposes.
7. Facility Site Review
Influent is screened and metered. The plant includes two large aerations basins. Only one is
currently used as an aeration basin and has six 2-speed surface aerators. Four of these
aerators run constantly, and the other two operate on timer to assist in nitrate removal (off at
night). The other basin is used to hold filtrate from the sludge press and is gradually fed back
into the plant. The plant consists of three clarifiers, two sand filters, chlorine gas feed, chlorine
contact chamber, and a sulfur dioxide basin. Alum is added for phosphorus removal on an as -
needed basis, usually during the summer months. There is a surge tank at the influent. The
plant recently switched from gas chlorination and dechorination to liquid chlorine and sodium
bisulfate.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained
according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
Plant data and records are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent
appeared clear with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as
long as the City of Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0021474. Please
refer to the attached report for specific details from the inspection. If you have any questions
concerning this report, please contact Mrs. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP
'41

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 15 31 NCO021474 111 121 11/08/03 117 181CI 191 SI 201
J -! 4_
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
71 I I 721 NJ 73 lJJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180
67 I 169 70 U J u
Section B: FacilityData
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)
09:30 AM 11/08/03
10/06/01
Mebane WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
635 Corregidor Rd
Mebane NC 27302
11:00 AM 11/08/03
11/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Dennis James Hodge/ORC/919-304-9215/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Linda R Holt,106 E Washington St Mebane NC 27302//919-563-6141/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
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
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
4J
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Az bo7cfe, 1)44 - co;120
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NC0021474 I11 12I 11/08/03 I17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective November 1, 2006 and expired May 31, 2011. The new permit has not been
issued by Division of Water Quality yet, so you should continue to operate according to the old permit.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period July 2010 through May 2011 showed that all
iolations of
parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit. There were no v
permit limits during this time period.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Residual Chlorine,
Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total Suspended Residue, and
Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of meter calibrations, and thermometer
verification were available during the inspection. Amy Varinoski is the Lab Supervisor and Amanda Hill is
the Lab Technician. R & A Laboratories analyzes Metals, BOD, Ammonia, Nutrients other than Total
Phosphorus, and Fluoride samples for the plant. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Mercury and Toxicity samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated on a
quarterly basis by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of calibration was available during the
inspection. According to documentation, the last calibration event occurred on June 23, 2011. A new
influent flow meter was installed on January 31, 2011.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two sludge digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a portable belt
press on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill compost facility in New Hill,
North Carolina. Synagro removes approximately 600,000 gallons from the sludge digesters during each
press event, the last one occurring July 13-22, 2011.
6. Operations & Maintenance
Dennis Hodge is the ORC, and Tony Bowes and Amy Varinoski (both Grade III) are Back -Up ORCs. No
major concerns were noted with respect to operation and maintenance of the facility. The plant operates a
preventative maintenance computer program. The maintenance staff issues work orders once per month
and more frequently for repairs, etc. A SCADA system is used to monitor and control some operations at
the plant, including pump stations. The plant has a generator that will operate the entire plant aside from
the digesters. The generator is run once per month under load and once per week for maintenance
purposes.
7. Facility Site Review
Influent is screened and metered. The plant includes two large aerations basins. Only one is currently used
as an aeration basin and has six 2-speed surface aerators. Four of these aerators run constantly, and the
other two operate on timer to assist in nitrate removal (off at night). The other basin is used to hold filtrate
from the sludge press and is gradually fed back into the plant. The plant consists of three clarifiers, two
sand filters, chlorine gas feed, chlorine contact chamber, and a sulfur dioxide basin. Alum is added for
phosphorus removal on an as -needed basis, usually during the summer months. There is a surge tank at
the influent. The plant recently switched from gas chlorination and dechorination to liquid chlorine and
sodium bisulfate.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane wWTP
Inspection Date: 08/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained according to
the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. Plant data and records are
very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared clear
with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of Mebane
remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
Page # 3

Permit: NCO021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 08/03/2011 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 0
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? ■ ❑ ❑ Q
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ Q O ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? Q ■ Q
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ Q O
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment: The permit expired May 31, 2011. The new permit has not been issued by
DWQ yet, so you should continue to operate according to the old permit.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ Q C3 Q
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ Q Q
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ Q Q ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ Q
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
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? ■ n ❑ Q
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n C1
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ fl f]
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n
Page # 4

Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 08/03/2011
Owner - Facility: Mebane V W rP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■ O
0
O
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■ 0
❑
O
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■ ❑
❑
El
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■ Q
❑
Cl
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑ 0
■
El
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■ ❑
Q
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■ Q
0
Q
Is the flow meter operational?
■ Q
0
0
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■ 11
❑
Q
Comment: Anew influent flow meter was installed on January 31, 2011.
Aerobic Digester
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■ Q
❑
0
Is the mixing adequate?
■ ❑
❑
Q
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
■ 0
O
11
# Is the odor acceptable?
■ Q
0
0
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■ 0
0
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes No
NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
Q
b. Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■ n
Q
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■ Q
0
0
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■ Q
Q
Q
Is the unit in good condition?
■ n
Q
n
Comment:
Page # 5

Permit: NCO021474 Owner -Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow Gear 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:
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Surface
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
■❑❑❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 6

Permit: NC0021474
Inspection Date: 08/03/2011
Owner -Facility: Mebane VWVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ Q ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as long as the City of
Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
Page # 7

PPPPPF,
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 12, 2010
Mr. Dennis Hodge
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
SUBJECT: Chronic Effluent Toxicity Test Results
Mebane WWTP
NPDES Permit NC00021474/001
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Hodge,
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The attached memorandum summarizes the test results of a bioassay performed at Mebane's WWTP during
the week of July 19th, 2010.
The test used Ceriodaphnia dubia as the test organism. The test result was a pass in an effluent
concentration of 90%. The test information is found in the attached memorandum.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
i*fer Carter
Environmental Specialist
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: WSRO Files
SWP Central Files
North Carclina Division of Waier Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]'� Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: wvm;.ncwaterquaiity.org
NorthCarohna
Naturally
An Equal Opportunity' Affirmaiive Action Employer

Division of Water Quality
August 4, 2010
MEMORANDUM
To: Steve Tedder
Surface Water Protection, WSRO
Through: Cindy A. Moore
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Carol Hollenkamp C
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Mebane WWTP
NPDES Permit # NC0021474/001
Alamance County
The aquatic toxicity test using flow proportional composite samples of effluent discharged from Mebane
WWTP has been completed. Mebane WWTP has an effluent discharge permitted that is 2.5 million gallons
per day (MGD) entering Moadams Creek (7Q10 of 0.0 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on
July 13 and July 16 by Amy Vannoski (facility representative) and transferred by Mike Mickey (DWQ) for
use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass -fail toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass.
Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass fail
Test Concentrations 90%
Test Result
Pass
Control Survival
100%
Control Mean Reproduction
26.6 neonates
Test Treatment Survival
100%
Treatment Mean Reproduction
25.4 neonates
First Sample pH
7.10 SU
First Sample Conductivity
557 micromhos/em
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
<0.1 mg/L
Second Sample pH
7.00 SU
Second Sample Conductivity
464 micromhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
<0.1 mg/L
Test results for the above samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality
impacts on receiving water. These samples were split and sent to Meritech for testing. The chronic
Ceriodaphnia dubia pass fail test run by Meritech also passed at 90% test concentration. Please contact us
if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at [phone].
Basin: CPF02
cc: Central Files
Jenifer Carter, WSRO
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Cnvtronmencat ociences oecuur,

SAMPLE COLLECTION FO ARO FRO MRO RRO WaRO WiRO�WS` RO I
Facility/Water Body
NPDES # 1 NC 1 0 1 0 �-L/167 zl Outfall # �i
County
Basin/Sub-basin P U
Receiving Stream
Collector(s) (print)
Grab F1 Composite
Date Began Time B
17 //S//
e an Date End Time End
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Sampling Site����U���t
Description
Container: �L (1 gal) PE cubitainer ❑Other (describe) # of containers %
Chlorinated: [✓]'`Yes ❑ No Collected on Ice: [i�'�Yes ❑ No Shipped on Ice: es ❑ No
Method of Shipment: Courier [' Bus ❑ Staff ❑ Other (explain):
_ t .. 'f_!1 _Il / 1-415 1', 1 1%.114 iCPP rPvPrcP fnr arlrlitinnal transfers)
1JaMl/L1111G Vl L1 a11311.1 U I
Comments: )-\)C
"Sp lit" sample, s litting lab name: `RN``t���
"Pack sample with su icient ice to maintain temperature oj u.0 to 4.0 L' unto uettver w H. u j- U
Collector(s)
Signature: l l �'� � V� �GL'���' Date:
For Lab Use Only:
ATU
Sample No.
Temperature
@ receipt, °C
Rcd
on Ice
RECEIVED
date
time
by
from
CONDUCTIVITY,
mhos/cm - µmhos/cm
date
time
by
TRC,
mg/L,
date
time
by
F
Lab
Comments:
Iship samples -
am les to: DWQ/Environmental Sciences Branch
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mail Service Center 1621
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ESB Courier 4: 520101
Street address 4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
phone: [phone]

P�CDiv. Of Water Quality Region
O�iICITY SAMPLE COLLECTION FO ARO FRO MRO RRO WaRO WiRO SRO
Facility/Water Bodyo-
NPDES # I NC 1 0 1 0 / M Outfall #
County I 1- 1e4'- %I7 4 n C e
Basin/Sub-basin v CZ
Receiving Stream I oada mS
Collector(s) (print)
Grab Composite
Date
Sampling Site ,�f"i (1e ✓l
Description
aSamples per Hour for E Hours
Date End Time End
Container: K4L (1 gal) PE cubitainer ❑Other (describe) # of containers_
Chlorinated: E 1?Ves ❑ No Collected on Ice: Q Yes ❑ No Shipped on Ice: Z Yes ❑ No
Method of Shipment: Courierg Bus ❑ Staff 0 Other (expl)O�Q! 1 )
nata/t;— of trancfar to �c3aiaanrr• t1Y /ri rl� h,n✓ ai�fo / 6\� kee rP.vP.rSP. fhr ndditlnnal tram SferSi
Comments: &-77c z> Al iV 7 I 12
"Split' sample, splitting lab name: Q
Ak
*.*Pack sample with sufficient ice to maintain temperature of 0.0 to 4. 0"C until delive to ATV Lab * *
Collector(s) %,,,,,
Sienature: I�GI Jjl7 U�,%�i-� Date: 7 /U
ATU
Temperature
Red
Sample No.
@ receipt, °C
on Ice
RECEIVED
CONDUCTIVITY,
TRC,
date
mhos/cm - µmhos/cm
mg/L
time
date
date
by
time
time
from
by
by
Lab
Comments:
IShip samples to:
DWQ/Environmental Sciences Branch
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mail Service Center 1621
Street address: 4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Raleigh, NC 27607
ESB Courier #: 520101
phone: [phone]

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
August 15, 2012
Mr. Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington St.
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit No. NCO021474
Mebane WWTP
Facility Class IV
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Hodge:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has drafted a NPDES Permit for the above
referenced facility. The permit authorizes the City of Mebane to discharge up to 2.5 MGD of
treated wastewater from the Mebane WWTP to the Moadams Creek, a class WS-V NSW water
in the Cape Fear River Basin. The permit includes discharge limitations/or monitoring for
flow, BOD5, ammonia nitrogen, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, total
residual chlorine, fecal coliform, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, fluoride, copper,
zinc, and mercury, along with other parameters.
Please be aware that with the adoption of the Jordan Lake Nutrient Management
Strategy rules, there was a reclassification of Moadams Creek to a WS-V stream. In accordance
with Senate Bill 810 adopted on July 16, 2012, facilities discharging to WS-V streams located in
the Jordan Reservoir watershed are not subject to water quality standards set out in 15A NCAC
2B .0218(3)(e) through (3)(h) except under certain conditions. A review of data has indicated
that the Mebane WWTP does not meet any of those conditions.
The following procedure has been implemented by DWQ: Total residual chlorine
(TRC) compliance level changed to 50 ugLl. Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received
EPA approval to allow a 50ug/1 TRC compliance level. This change is due to analytical
difficulties with TRC measurements. Facilities will still be required to report actual results
on their monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR) submittals, but for compliance
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmafive Action Employer
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NhCarohna

Mr. Hodge
August 15, 2012
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purposes, all TRC values below 50 ug/1 will be treated as zero. A footnote regarding this has
been added to the effluent page.
The following modifications were made to the draft permit:
• An annual load limit of 40,225 pounds per year (lb/yr) for total nitrogen has been
added to the permit based on implementation of the Jordan Lake Nutrient
Management rules. There is an explanatory footnote (#9) to the effluent page that
denotes the effective date of calendar year 2016 for the total nitrogen limit.
& • The monitoring frequency for fluoride has been reduced to monthly based on
Rsvised Division procedures. The mon y average and daily maximum limits of 1.8
mg/1 for fluoride will remain in the permit.
• Based on evaluation of submitted data, the weekly average limit for mercury has
removed because there is no reasonable potential to exceed the water quality
standard. Quarterly monitoring for mercury will remain in the permit.
• The monitoring frequency for total copper, total zinc and chloride was reduced to
quarterly based on an evaluation of submitted data.
• Minor language has been modified in condition A.4. Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit.
In addition, a new paragraph regarding data submittal had been added (second
paragraph from the end of the condition).
• Please note the following in Special Condition A.S. Effluent Pollutant Scan:
1) Language updated to note three scans must be completed during the permit cycle,
2) mercury must be sampled using EPA Method 1631E;
3) DWQ Water Quality Section has been corrected to the Surface Water Protection
Section.
Special Condition A. 9. Nitrogen Optimization has been updated to note the
submission of the plan by the City of Mebane in 2010.
At this time, the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general circulation
in Alamance County, inviting comments from you or your representative, the public and
other agencies on the draft permit. The notice should be published on or about August 22,
2012. Following a 30-day comment period, we will review all pertinent comments received
and take appropriate action on the permit issuance.

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August 15, 2012
Page 3 of 3
Please provide written comments on the draft permit no later than September 24, 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail]
Respectfully,
Jacquelyn M. Nowell
NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
Attachments
cc: Winston Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section (ecopy)
Winston Salem Regional Office/ DWR/ Public Water Supply (ecopy)
Steve Reid (ecopy)
PERCS/Attu: Sarah Morrison (ecopy)
EPA Region IV/Attu: Karrie-Jo Shell
Aquatic Toxicology (ecopy)
ESS/Carrie Ruhlman (ecopy)
NPDES File

Permit No. NC0021474
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE E ATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Ci
and regulations promulgated and adopted by
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
is hereby authorized to discharge
to receiving
in accordanci
Parts I, II, III,
This permit shall become
of Me
Zeral Statute 143
4 1, other lawful standards
Carolina Enviro 1 1 Management
ct, as annded, the
at the
Fear River Basin
requirements, and other conditions set forth in
...................................................................................... xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on ................................ May 31, 2016.
Signed this day ......................... xxxxxxxxxxxx.
DRAFT
Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0021474
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
is hereby authorized to:
1.
The City of Mebane
Continue to operate an existing 2.5 MGD wastewater
Wastewater Treatment Plant, on 635 Corrigidor Ro d
Alamance County, and consisting of:
• influent bar screen
• grit chamber
• dual aeration basins
• three final clarifiers
• sand filters
• chlorine contact chamber
• dechlorination
• aerobic sludge d<t�rel
2. Discharge from saidMoadams C w
lity located at the Mebane
southwest of Mebane,
specified on the attached map into the
ors in the Cape Fear River Basin.

Permit No. NCO021474
A.(1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
01"m
Flow
2.5 MGD Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
Total Monthly Flow (MG)
Monitor
& Report Mon
Rec. or Calc.
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
(April 1 -October 31) Z
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Composite
Influent & Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C (November
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Composite
Influent & Effluent
1 - March 31)
Total Suspended SolidsZ
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Daily
Daily
Composite
iposite
Influent & Effluent
Effluent
NH3 as N
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
(April 1 - October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 -March 31)
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
Co
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
dMily
Grab
Effluent
pH
_T&Paily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
2 00QOmL
400/10
Dai
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorines
Ji
17
I
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity-
Monitcft Report (mg
Grab
Effluent
TKN
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NO3-N + NO2-N
on' rt (mg/L)`
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Nitrogen,
L)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
TN Load 7 e ��
onito = ort (lb/m 0° `
Monthly
Calculated
Effluent
40,2 rp9 [QY6
Annually
Total Phospho
'%k Mon 4Weport
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
TP Load �,8
Mon Repo o) [QM665]
Monthly
Calculated
Effluent
61b/yr 65]
Annually
Fluoride :
1.8 mg/L', :.;
1.8 mg/L
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Mercury10
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper3.AM
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Zinc
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chloride
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity 11
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Effluent Pollutant Scan lZ
Monitor
& Report
Footnote 10
Footnote 10
Effluent
All footnotes are listed on the following page.

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Footnotes:
1. See Special Condition A. (2.) for instream sampling locations and requirements. Instream monitoring requirements may
be provisionally waived per Condition A. (3.).
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective
influent value (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
5. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 µg/1 to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified
laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 jig/I.
6. TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TN is total nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3-N and NO2-N are
Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively. k
7. TN or TP Load is the mass quantity of Total Nitrogen or Phosphorus d' d in a given period of time. See Special
Condition A. (8.), Calculation of Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus
8. Compliance with mass limits shall be determined in accordance ndition A. (7.), Annual Limits for Total
Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus.
9. Per the Jordan Lake Wastewater Discharge Rule (15A NCA Y .0270) as mo y North Carolina Session Law 2011-
394 (HB119), the annual mass Total Nitrogen limit shall ve beginning wi dar year 2016, unless the
discharger has received by December 31, 2016, an auth on -to -construct permit uction, installation, or
alteration of the treatment works for purposes of compl ith this limit, in which ca limit shall be effective
beginning with calendar year 2018. fi
10. Mercury samples shall be analyzed using EP, Method 1631E
11. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 90% ting in Janua' my and October (see cial Condition A. (4.)).
12. The permittee shall perform three Effluent ns during th of this permit. (See Special Condition A. (5.)).
There shall be no discharge of floating s s . le fo ther than trace amounts.
A.(2.) INSTREAM
SAMPLE LECATIONS
1. U-U
Highway 54.
F0
hLe-SepM 1Meek (October- May)
U, D1, D2, D3
t) 1Meek (October- May)
U, D1, D2, D3
(June — 1Meek (October — May)
U, D1, D2, D3
(June —Seat) 1/Week (October — Mav)
U, D1, D2, D3
100 feet ischarge, D1- Downstream at NCSR 1940, Moadams Creek, D2 -
6. n
ILpackAWk at NCSR 1936, and D3 - Downstream at Back Creek at NC
A.(3.) PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Instream monitoring requirements in this NPDES permit shall be provisionally waived so long as the
Permittee remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association and the Association
continues to function as approved by the Division and Environmental Management Commission. If
the Permittee does not participate in the Association or if the Association ceases to function, the
instream monitoring requirements in this permit become effective immediately; and the Division may
reopen this permit by administrative letter to establish additional instream monitoring requirements, it
deems necessary to adequately characterize the effects of the discharges on water quality in the
receiving stream.

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A.(4.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 90%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single results in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testin a performed at a minimum, in
each of the two following months as described in "Nort a Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent
Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or su a sions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests w
highest concentration having no detectable impaj
concentration that does have a detectable impair
"detectable impairment," collection methods, expo
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic N1
February 1998) or subsequent versions'
f
All toxicity testing results required as pa p4 r.
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for th n
pass/fail results using the p eter code B, D
address. If reporting Chr esults us the
(original) is to be sent t ollow ddress
1621
Complete . n atic Toxi I st F
than 30 da ter the end o� e
Test data shall mplete, acc
concentration/re a data, an
designate signature.' 1 residual
reported if chlorine is�e� ed fa
''determined" g the geometric mean of the
of reproduction . rvival and the lowest
of reproduction or �J al. The definition of
4iegmes� d further ' tical methods are
w fl oxicity Test dure" (Revised-
*
, DWQ Form AT-3
Sciences Section
sha=iiod
e With the Environmental Sciences Section no later
r for which the report is made.
incl 1 supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
-ertifie y laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved
Lsiine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and
nfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharfrom the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will c' ete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring
requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential
impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate
monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of
such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR &
all AT Forms submitted.

Permit No. NC0021474
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

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Permit No. NC0021474
A.(5.) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed below.
One scan must be performed in each of the following years: 2013, 2014, and 2015. Analytical
methods shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and shall be sufficiently sensitive to determine
whether parameters are present in concentrations greater than applicable standards and criteria.
Samples should be collected with one quarterly toxicity test each year, and must represent seasonal
variation [i.e. do not sample in the same quarter every year]. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall
be analyzed as "total recoverable."
Ammonia (as N)
Chlorine (total residual, TRC)
Dissolved oxygen
Nitrate/ Nitrite
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen
Oil and grease
Total Phosphorus
Total dissolved solids
Hardness
Antimony
Arsenic
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Mercury (EPA
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Zinc
Total
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile *.
Benzene
Bromoform
r�
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane
2-chloroethylvinyl ether
Chloroform
Dichlorobromomethane
1,1-dichloroethane
1,2-dichloroethane
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene
1,1-dichloroethylene
1,2-dichloropropane
1,3-dichloropropy
Ethylbenzene
Methyl bromidW
Methyl chlo
Methyle _d
1,1,2,2-te oro
Tetrachloro' I
2,4,6-trichlorophenol
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benzidine
Benzo(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
3,4 benzofluoranthene
Benzo(ghi)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane
Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether
Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
Butyl benzyl phthalate
2-chloronaphthalene
chlorophenyl phenyl ether
1 phthalate
1,3-dichlorobenzene
1,4-dichlorobenzene
3,3-dichlorobenzidine
Diethyl phthalate
Dimethyl phthalate
2,4-dinitrotoluene
2,6-dinitrotoluene
1,2-diphenylhydrazine
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Hexachloroethane
Indeno (1,2,3-cd) pyrene
Isophorone
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
N-nitrosodimethylamine
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
Reporting. Test results shall be reported on DWQ Form- A MR-PPA1(or in a form approved by the
Director) by December 31st of each designated sampling year. The report shall be submitted to the
following address: NCDENR/DWQ/Central Files,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617.

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Permit No. NC0021474
A.(6.) NUTRIENT ALLOCATIONS
(a.) The following table lists the Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP) allocations assigned
to, acquired by, or transferred to the Permittee in accordance with the Jordan Lake nutrient
management rule (T15A NCAC 02B .0270) and the status of each as of permit issuance. For
compliance purposes, this table does not supersede any TN or TP limit established elsewhere in
this permit or in the NPDES permit of a compliance association of which the Permittee is a Co-
Permittee Member.
Total Nitrogen Allocation
(b.)
.ered a
1 such

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A.(7.) ANNUAL LIMITS FOR TOTAL NITROGEN OR TOTAL PHOSPHORUS
(a.) Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP) allocations and load limits for NPDES
dischargers in the Jordan Lake watershed are annual limits and apply on a calendar year basis.
(b.) For any given calendar year, the Permittee shall be in compliance with the annual TN (or TP)
Load limit in this Permit if:
(i.) the Permittee's annual TN (or TP) Load is less than or equal to the effective limit, or
(ii.) the Permittee is a Co-Permittee Member of a compliance association.
(c.) The TN (or TP) Load limit in this Permit may be modified as the result of allowable changes in
the Permittee's allocations.
(i.) Allowable changes include those resulting from p "`e of TN (or TP) allocation from an
authorized mitigation banker, the Ecosystem E ent Program, or other source
allowed under applicable regulations; purcha e, or lease of allocation between
the Permittee and other dischargers, re 4 ation; an r transactions approved by
the Division.
(ii.) The Permittee may request a modific of the TN (or TP) Loa it in this Permit to
reflect allowable changes in its allocatio
(A) Upon receipt of timely d proper ap Division wiII9Wify the permit as
appropriate and in ac e with state deral program requirements.
(B) Changes in TN (or TP) e effecti January 1 of the year following
permit modification. The a sio receiv ication no later than August 31
for changes. osed for the llow, dar ,.
(iii.) Any requests on shou es
N R/ D ES Pro s
Attn rdan Lak : 'atershed Coordinator
6 rvice er
s
699
(d.) If ittee is a ber -permi approved compliance association on January
1 of a n year, its T TP arges duruig that year are governed by that association's
group S permit an limi ein.
(i.) The P "` ee shall be dere Co-Permittee Member for any given calendar year in
which it ntified as h in Appendix A of the association's group NPDES permit.
(ii.) Association ""'g (s) embers' TN and TP allocations will be updated annually and in
accordance wi federal program requirements.
(iii.) If the Permittee in _s to join or leave a compliance association, the Division must be
notified of the proposed action in accordance with the procedures defined in the
association's NPDES permit.
(A) Upon receipt of timely and proper notification, the Division will modify the permit as
appropriate and in accordance with state and federal program requirements.
(B) Membership changes in a compliance association become effective on January 1 of the
year following modification of the association's permit.
(e.) The TN and TP monitoring and reporting requirements in this Permit remain in effect
throughout the term of the Permit and are not affected by the Permittee's membership in a
compliance association.

Permit No. NC0021474
A.(8.) CALCULATION OF TOTAL NITROGEN OR TOTAL PHOSPHORUS LOADS
(a.) The Permittee shall calculate monthly and annual TN Loads as follows:
(b.)
(i.) Monthly TN (or TP) Load (lb/mo) = TN (or TP) x TMF x 8.34
where:
TN or TP = the average Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus concentration
(mg/L) of the composite samples collected during the month
TMF = the Total Monthly Flow of wastewater discharged during the
month (MG/mo)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/LAG) to pounds
(ii.) Annual TN (or TP) Load (lb/yr) = Sum of the 1
year }
TN (or TP) Loads for the calendar
The Permittee shall report monthly Total Nitro d Total
lb/mo) in the appropriate discharge monito ' port for each:
calendar year's results (lb/yr) with the De r report for that
A.(9.) NITROGEN OPTIMIZATIO
On February 5, 2010, the City of Meba
wastewater discharges. It is expected
continue to evaluate its treatment facia
reduce nitrogen discharges roces:
us results (mg/L and
and shall report each
imize the reduction of nitrogen in its
will implement these measures and
6sses to make reasonable efforts to
-215.1 AWthe implementing rules found in Title 15A of
ter specifica11y,15A NCAC 2H.0112(b) (1) and
I
the Director of DWQ may reopen this
!itorin the charge. The additional monitoring will
within the Cape Fear River Basin, and shall be consistent
ike Division and affected stakeholders.

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Division of Water Quality
o Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE—1.0/07)
Project Applicant Name: City of Mebane
Project Name for which flow is being requested: NA
More than one F7SE-10/07 may be required./or a single project if the owner of the WWTP is not responsible for all
pump stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow,
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: City of Mebane WWTP
b. WWTP Facility Permit 4: NCO021474
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow
f. Total flow for this specific request
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility
h. Percent of permitted flow used
All. flows are in MOD
2.50
WWTP 0.717
1.0
NA
1.807
72.3
II. Complete this section for each. pump station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MGD Approx. Current Avg.
(Finn/Design) Daily Flow, MGD
111. Certification, Statement:
I, Dennis Hodae , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluatedalong the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established po ides and. procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items
listed above if ections I and JI for which J am the responsible party. Signature of this form indicates
Signing tt
TO IF�f ZP� 11--Q
Signature
07/12/2012
Date

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Good Morning Steve,
Here is Mebane's FTSE for the first semi-annual period of 2012. Contact me with
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE—10/07)
Project Applicant Name: City of Mebane
Project Name for which flow is being requested: NA
More than one FTSE-10/07 maybe required,for a single project if the owner of the WWTP is not responsible for all
pump stations along the route of the proposed wastewaterflow,
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: City of Mebane WWTP
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: NCO021474
.AlI flows are in. MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow 2.50
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP 0.717
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow 1.09
Total flow for this specific request N,A.
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 1.807
h,. Percent of permitted flow used 72.3
II. Complete this section, for each ptunp station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MGD Approx. Current Avg.
(Firm/Design) Daily Flow, MGD
III. Certification Statement:
I, Dennis Hodge , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project b.as been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatmern plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedures using the best available data.. This certification applies to those items
listed above in Sectis I and. 11 for which I am the responsible party. Signature of this form indicates
acceptance of O ;s�*a�tc^ter flow.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Flow Tracking/Acccptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE --1 0/07)
Project Applicant Name: _o ► '1Gi� G
Project Name for which flow is bung requested:
More than one !•' . &IO/O7 may be rcqu rad for n stnglc project !f the on)ner ofelie RWP it no! respoatible jor all
PUMP stodwu along the route of the proposed wastewaterJloiv.
I Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant
a. WWTP Facility Name: —_�/°' ��V
b. WW'IPFacility Permit #: /VG 00di-Y �
c, WWTP facility's pcnnitted flow
All flows are in MGD
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f. Total flow for this specific request
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h. Percent of permitted flow used
IL Complete this section for each ptunp station you are responsible for along the route of this
Proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MGD Approx. Current Avg,
(FimOcsign) Daily Flow, MGD
JII,. Ce fica.,tiion�Statement:
i, �GvItk. 2 /SOt1 , certify that, to the best of m knowledge'', Y � , tbo addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in Otis project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipalcd to cause'any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedures Ming the best available data. This certif;ectio» applies to those items
listed above in Sections I and JJ for which I, am the responsible paiiy. Signature of Us form indicates
a,"M(ancen of thykwastowater slow.
Signalurc
0-t`7-11

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106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
910-304-9216 (offioe)
919.5W-6144 (fax)
dhod"Oyo"OWnexom
Fax
To: Steve Mauney
From: Dennis Hodge
Fax 336-771 d6M page(s) to toiiow: l
Phone: Date: 10-17.2011
Re: cc:
O Urgent O For Review O Please Comment O Pleas Reply ❑ Please Recycle
Good Morning Steve,
Here is Mebane's FTSE for the 3rd quarter 2011. Contact me with questions.
Thanks,
Dennis

07/23/2009 08:10 9195636144
PAGE 02/02
p�- WArFR State of North Carolina
AOG Department of Environment and Natural Resources
114 r Division of Water Quality
o -Mc Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE .-10/07)
Project Applicant Name:
Pi-ojoct Name for which flow is being requested: IVA
More than one FTSE-10107 may be repuurad for a single project if the owner, of 1/te AIYTP it not responsible for all
pump stations along the route of the ptvopo.sed wastewater flow
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the Nvastcwatcr treatment plant.
a. WWI? Facility Name. � t o�^�?��'&h-e. A 4-V 71
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: AIC 00,41Y
All flows are in MGD
C. WWTP facility's permitted flour
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet t6butary to the WWTP
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow , I o 1
f. Total flow for this specific request
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 1�3v
h. Percent of permitted .Oow used Rot. pLf
11. Complete this section for each ptunp station you are responsible for along d)c route of this
proposed wastewater flow -
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Ca* paeity, MGD Approx. Current Avg.
(Finn/Design) Daily Flow, MGD
IIL. Cell fication Staten- t:
1, I �• S , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to eause'any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en rottle to the receiving
treatment plant under nonnal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedw.-cs using the best available data. This eertificatio» applies to those items
listed above in Sections I and 11 for which I am the responsible party. Signnturc of this form indicates
teeeRtanceAof th(wastcwaler.flow.
al Signantre
7• Zi •O°/

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PAGE 01/02
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
919-304-9215 (office)
919-563.6144 (fax)
dhW9 e@tityofineba n e. com
Fax
To: Steve Mauney
From: Dennis Hodge
Fax: [phone] Pages: 2
Phone: Date:
Re: Quarterly FTSE CC:
❑ Urgent ❑ For Review O Please ConmmM O Please Reply O Please Recycle
Good Morning Steve,
Here is the 2" d quarter FTSE for Mebane. If you have questions please contact me.
Thanks,
Dennis

MN/16/2009
08:17 9195636144
0F waT �Rp�
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PAGE 02/02
State of North Carolina
Departmeat of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSL •-10/07)
Project Applicaut Name: —(el -u o � Ll;A&I-e- -.
Project Name for which flow is being requested:
More than one FTS6-10/07 may be required for a single project if the owner of the I?WTP is not responsible for all
pump slations along the route of the proposed wastewaterflow-
I. Complete this section only if you are
�the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a_ W WTP Facility Name;
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: _ 16 ar.?
All flows are in MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow _l. ! 2 2
f. Total flow for this specific request NA-
g. Total actual and obligated) flows to the facility
h. Percent of permitted ,flow used 9• 9 w
It. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Namc Approx. Capacity, MGD Approx. Current Avg.
(Film/Design) Daily Flow, MGD
IJL CeM,fication !Eatem t:
"�!l%1 so , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downshcann pump station en mute to the =--iving
treatment plant under normal circumstances. ] his analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedures using the best available data. 'ibis certification applies to those items
listed above in Sections I and 11 for which I am the responsible panty. Signature of this form indicates
geeeAtwue,,of this,wastcwater.tlow,
SigniYYgCWcia1 Signajurt'

17:12 9195636144
PAGE 02/02
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSL t 0/07)
Project Applicant Name: 19 f— --
Prolect Name for which flow is being requested: _____IV
More Ilion one M. C-10/07 mety be required for a single project if the of nuer of the W IfTP is not respoxsible. for all
pump stations along the route of the proposes' fvaste►vater- flow.
I. Complete this section only if you arje�the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. W WTP Facility Name: �o!"
b. WWTP Facility Perntittf: _ K Ova/q
All flows are in MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow a •S D
d. Pstimatcd obligated flow not yet tributary to the WW TP
e, W WTP Facility's actual avg. flow �. o sS
f. Total flow for tWs specific request A—
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility a . ?IS-?
h. Percent of permitted ,how used 90.: 3
1L Complete this section for each pump station you arc responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MOD Approx. Current Avg.
(Firm/Design) Daily Slow, MGD
Jll. * Cert'fication Statetn t:
1, t So , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
Wastewatcr treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under nonnal circumstances. This analysis has been perfornned in accordance atith local
established policies and proccdures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items
listed above in Sections J and tl for which I rim the responsible party. Signature of this fonn indicates
k"Vanceftof thikwatitewater.flow.
4 �'^.mom, 01-W-wA

North
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
rk).
NCDENR
Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
July 10, 2012
Mr. Robert Wilson, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2012-LV-0349)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the April 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the following
parameter:
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Permit Limit
Violation Type
Biochemical
4/2-5/2012
8.175 mg/I
7.5 mg/I
Weekly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Biochemical
April 2012
6.18 mg/I
5 mg/I
Monthly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. The violations described
above should be abated immediately and properly resolved.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations as described
above be properly resolved. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation
and/or assessments of civil penalties.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at
[phone] (Ienny.graznakancdenr.gov) or myself at [phone]
(corev.basinger(Dncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Central Files — SWP
WSRO — SWP
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Nne
orthCarolina
Naturally

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC O021474 DISCHARGE NO:1 MONTH April YEAR 2012/
FACILITY NAME MEBANE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS 4 COUNTY A i
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Dennis Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE 919-56
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) MEBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&A LABORA
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED O PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES OPERATORS
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: Central Files
NC DENR/DIV OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699 -1617
3A
141 !; -z
r m
(SIGNATURE40F 0 E TOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) / DA1
BY THIS SIGNATURE kCjRTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE
AND COMPLE 0 THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
50050
00010
00400
50060
00310
00610
00530
31616
00300
00600
00665
01034
01042
71900
D
A
T
E
Oper
Arrival
Time
Oper
Time
On
Site
ORC
On
Site
FLOW
Temp
Celsius
Daily
pH
Daily
Resd
CL
Daily
BOD5
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
TSS
Daily
FECAL
COLI
(geo
mean)
D.O.
Daily
Total
Nitrogen
1/wk
Total
P
1/wk
Total
Cr
NA
Total
Cu
2/mth
Hg
Eff _
Inf_X_
Daily
Rate
Hrs
Hrs
Y/N
MGD
C
SU
UG/L
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
#/100ML
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
UG/L
UG/L
UG/L
1
1.149
2
700
10.0
Y
1.039
18
7.1
<15
10.6
0.80
_
6.6
5.3
4211
-- 2,
_
9.0
9.6
_0.35
3
700
10.0
Y
1.056
17
7.1
<15
9.3
0.16
0.30
0.00497
4
700
10.0
Y
1.057
18
7.2
<15
6.9
0.37
5.2
21
_
9.1
3.36
0.38
<2.0
5
700
10.0
Y
1.083
19
7.2
<15
5.9
2.28F
5.1
2
9.4
1.85
6
1100
1.1
Y
1.109
7
1.047
-
8
0.981
-
-
9
700
10.0
Y
0.921
15
7.3
<15
7.6
0.19
7.5
10
10.0
0.37
10
700
10.0
Y
1.124
16
7.2
<15
6.6
0.67
4.2
< 2
9.8
0.41
11
700
10.0
Y
1.054
15
7.2
<15
6.8
1.96
4.0
< 2
9.4
6.07
0.44
< 5.0
<2.0
12
700
10.0
Y
1.029
14
7.2
<15
5.2
0.24
4.1
200
9.7
0.33
0.00647
13
700
10.0
B
1.035
15
7.2
<15
5.5
< .1
3.7
113
9.7
0.40
14
1.034
15
YS
l •
Y
1.033
16
700
10.0
B
0.925
18
7.3
42
9.2
2.17
8.1
< 2
9.4
1.93
17
700
10.0
B
1.130
19
7.2
41
5.6
3.78
7.1
< 2
8.9
2.15
16
700
10.0
B
1.009
19
7.2
<15
8.9
2.87
8.5
2
8.6
6.03
1.72
<2.0
19
700
10.0
Y
1.068
17
7.2
<15
6.0
0.89
5.6
340
9.1
_
2.19
20
700
10.0
Y
1.090
17
7.2
<15
4.2
0.25
4.0
< 2
8.9
2.45
0,00247
21
1.143
22
1.084
-
--
-
23
700
10.0
Y
1.318
16
7.0
<15
4.6
1.10
6.0
2
8.6
1.18
0.00279
24
25
700
700
10.0
10.0
Y
Y
1.226
1.047
14.20
15
7.0
6.9
<15
<15
4.9
3.0
0.36
0.77
3.8
4.2,
3.5
144
< 21
8
9.6
9.0
8.7
0.45
6.94
0.53
26
700
10.0
Y
1.083
16
7.0
<15
3.7
0.17
0.52
27
700
10.0
Y
1.220
18
7.0
<15
4.0
0.26
4.0
2
8.2
0.29
28
1.029
29
1.021
30
700
10.0
Y
1.093
19
7.1
<15
5.0
0.67
5.9
2
8.5
1.00
31
AVERAGE
1.075
17
4
6.2
0.997
5.31
6
9.2
5.60
0.96
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00418
MAXIMUM
1.318
19
7.3
42
10.6
3.78
8.45
340
10.0
6.94
2.45
< 5.0
<2.0
0.00647
MINIMUM
0.921
14
6.9
<15
3.0
<.1
3.5
2
8.2
3.36
0.29
<5.0
<2.0
0.00247
TOTAL FLOW
32.237
Grab
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Grab
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Grab
Monthly Limit Apr -Oct
2.5
6-9
17
5
2
30
200
>6.0
0.012
Monthly Limit Nov- Mar
1 10
1 4
DEM Form MR-1 (9/00)

Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
n
DMR Review Record
Facility: ��eb� wLUfF Perrnit/Pipe No.: NC00 a ( -iMonth/Year
6onthlAverage Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
0eek]/Daily Violations
Date Parameter Permit Limit/Tvpe DMR Value % Over Limit
� a-5 ^7 5 � I L 8 1-7
5 �
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
Other Violations
Completed by: JeVIVAsi LZi,�r C_
Regional Water Quality
Supervisor Signoff:
o
Date:L"-:--'
Date: / d ZO c Z---.,

WSRO MONTHLY DMR VIOLATIONS REPORT FOR:
Almmnnrn
NCO021474 Mebane WWTP
Limit Violation
Average BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Milligrams
Exceeded 2012 4 001 Concentration 04-30-2012 5 X week per Liter 5 6.18 23.5
Weekly
Average BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg C) - Milligrams
Exceeded 2012 4 001 Concentration 04-07-2012 5 X week per Liter 7.5 8.17 8.999999

PV A f
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
August 23, 2012
Mr. Robert Wilson, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2012-LV-0435)
NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the May 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the following
parameter:
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Permit Limit
Violation Type
Biochemical
April 30-May 4
8.1 mg/I
7.5 mg/I
Weekly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Biochemical
May 7-May11
8.94 mg/I
7.5 mg/I
Weekly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Biochemical
May 14-May 18
9.76 mg/I
7.5 mg/I
Weekly Average
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Biochemical
May 2012
7.8 mg/I
5 mg/I
Monthly Average
I
Oxygen Demand
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. The violations described
above should be abated immediately and properly resolved. Thank you for your attention to this
matter. This office requires that the violations as described above be properly resolved. Unresolved
violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties. If
you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at (336)
771-4960 or myself at [phone] (corey.basinger .ncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Central Files — SWP
WSRO — SWP
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarofina
Naturally

RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
EFFLUENT
NPDES PEF MIT NO. W mvton .4aiukilC 002147 4 DISCHARGE NO:1 MONTH May YEAR 2012
FACILITYNAME_._.. a ASTEW, TERTREATMENTFACILITY CLASS 4COUNTY ALAMANCE
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Dennis Hodge GRADE 4 PHONE [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) MEBANE (2) MERITECH INC. (3) R&A LABORATORY, Inc.
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED () PV'§bNS COLLECTING SAMPLES OPERATORS ,
{
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: Central Files
NC DENR/DIV OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699 -1617
(SIGNA1
BYTHIS SIG
AND
OPEATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
LE I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE
-ETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
50050
00010
00400
50060
00310
00610
00530
31616
00300
00600
00665
01034
01042
71900
D
A
T
E
Oper
Arrival
Time
Oper
Time
On
Site
ORC
On
Site
FLOW
Temp
Celsius
Daily
pH
Daily
Resd
CL
Daily
BOD5
20 C
Daily
NH3
Daily
TSS
Daily
FECAL
COLI
(geo
mean)
D.O.
Daily
Total
Nitrogen
1Mrk
Total
P
1Avvk
Total
Cr
NA
Total
Cu
2/mth
Hg
Eff _
InL X_
Daily
Rate
Hrs
Hrs
Y/N
MGD
C
SU
UG/L
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
#/100ML
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
UG/L
UG/L
UG/L
1
700
10.0
Y
1.025
20
7.0
<15
10.6
0.41
8.2
75
8.2
1.20
2
700
10.0
Y
1.199
21
7.0
<15
10.7
0.29
8.5j
204
8.4j
8.96
1.20
<2.0
3
700
10.0
Y
1.015
21
7.1
<15
7.1
0.65
6.6
9
8.0
1.62
0.00379
4
700
10.0
Y
1.083
21
7.0
<15
7.1
1.25
8.2
2
7.7
1.13
5
2030
1.0
Y
1.019
6
1.583
7
700
10.0
Y
1.226
20
6.8
<15
15.0
0.74
16.1
79
8.2
0.63
8
700
10.0
Y
1.095
20
6.9
<15
5.6
0.16
5.1
15
8.4
0.25
9
700
10.0
Y
1.120
21
7.0
<15
7.2
1.37
7.3
172
8.3
6.89
0.36
10
700
10.0
Y
1.304
19
6.8
<15
11.9
2.31
8.1
35
we
0.35
0.00135
11
700
10.0
Y
1.054
18
6.8
<15
5.0
0.22
4.7
4
9.0
0.19
12
0.968
13
1.095
14
700
10.0
Y
1.000
19
6.9
<15
7.6
1.19
6.7
28
8.5
0.38
15
700
10.0
Y
1.748
20
6.6
<15
20.9
2.01
19.0
90
8.8
0.67
16
700
10.0
Y
1.286
21
6.7
<15
12.1
0.32
7.4
64
8.7
7.84
0.26
<2.0
17
700
10.0
Yj
1.062
21
6.8
<15
4.5
0.25
5.2
5
8.4
0.28
0.00280
18
700
10.0
Y
1.109
21
6.9
<15
3.7
0.23
5.9
4
9.0
0.30
19
1.210
20
0.039
21
700
10.0
Y
0.953
19.90
7.2
<15
8.5
0.50
8.8
71
8.8
1.14
22
700.00
10.0
Y
1.104
21
6.9
<15
9.5
0.65
7.3
B8
8.5
1.78
23
700
10.0
Y
1.429
21
7.0
<15
6.3
1.78
6.7
7
8.5
10.48
1.76
24
10.0
B
1.193
20.90
7.0
<15
5.4
0.77
6.2
43
8.4
1.89
0.00172
25
640
10.6
Y
1.107
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Graznak, Jenny
From:
Dennis Hodge [[e-mail])
Sent:
Friday, May 25, 2012 10:54 AM
To:
Graznak, Jenny
Cc:
Basinger, Corey
Subject:
Mebane WWTP
Good Morning Jenny,
I just wanted to follow-up our recent telephone conversations. As we've discussed, Mebane had to take one of our
clarifiers off line for scheduled maintenance on April 30, 2012. This is our larger clarifier that receives 50% of our plant
flow. In order to minimize as much as possible total suspended solids(TSS) from exiting the clarifiers we started adding
poly aluminum chloride and polymer to aid in settling. But, because of the usual average daily flows of 1.1 MG and the
design of the clarifiers being 1.2 MGD the chemical addition didn't remove as much of the TSS as we would have liked.
To further complicate matters we had a rain event on May 5th that exceeded 2.2 inches in less than an hour with a
maximum flow of 5.0 MG and a rain event May 14 and 15 of 1.4 inches with a maximum plant flow of 4.0 MG. Typically,
our plant can handle these flows with minimum problems but because of the clarifier being off-line we were unable to
handle it as well. The clarifier was put back into service on May 17th but because of the additional flow through the two
clarifiers our sand filters were overloaded with solids that we are still in the process of removing. Neither of these
events caused us to exceed our TSS limitation but we have exceeded our BOD weekly maximum limitation for three
weeks (8.11 mg/L, 8.93 mg/L, and 9.75 mg/L, respectively). While cleaning the filters we have had to bypass them off
and on since Monday, May 21st. We hope to have them back fully on-line today.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile

Graznak, Jenny
From: Dennis Hodge [[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:51 AM
To: Basinger, Corey
Cc: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: FW: Mebane Wastewater Facility
Good Morning Corey,
In the previous email I failed to include that we have been adding poly aluminum chloride and polymer during the
absence of our third clarifier. This is an aid to minimize the total suspended solids leaving the clarifier which is typically
the cause, in our case, for the elevated BOD. Thanks again for your understanding.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile
From: Dennis Hodge [maiIto: [e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 5:25 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Cc: [e-mail]; Tony Bowes ([e-mail]); Amy Varinoski
([e-mail])
Subject: Mebane Wastewater Facility
Good Afternoon Corey,
I trust you're doing well. I wanted to follow-up my telephone message from this morning. As we discussed last month,
the Mebane wastewater facility has been involved in different operating schemes for our plant waste stream. This was,
in part, driven by low dissolved oxygen (D.O.) levels in our aeration basin in the during the warmer months in the past
several years. During these periods, even though the D.O. levels were below the prescribed industry standard of 1.0 to
2.0 mg/L the plant was able to nitrify to well below our permit limit (2.0 mg/Q. We also noticed that, at times, our
nitrate levels were lower than expected as well as an increase in our alkalinity due to unintended denitrification. As we
were operating in this manner we started researching the different denitrification processes and discovered
simultaneous nitrification-denitrification was occurring in our plant. Further research led us to the discovery of the
anammox (anaerobic ammonium oxidation) process. I won't go into all of the details of either process but both are
driven by lower D.O levels. In a conventional Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process several various strains of
bacteria are used to convert nitrogen compounds from the wastewater into nitrogen gas, some of which require quite a
bit of oxygen as well as the addition of carbon. In the anammox process nitrogen compounds are converted directly into
nitrogen gas without the need to supply as much oxygen and no addition of carbon. As Mebane is affected by the Jordan
Lake rules and will have a Total Nitrogen effective in 2016 we are looking at different methods for nitrogen removal. At
this time this method looks promising.

So, the point of this information is to say, that while implementing some of the necessary changes Mebane may have
occasional effluent permit limitation exceedances. While we don't expect huge exceedances there may be some. For
instance, in April, during the first week, our BOD weekly average was exceeded. The average was 8.16 mg/L with the
limitation being 7.5 mg/L. Also, the monthly average was exceeded. The average was 6.17 mg/L with the limitation being
5.0 mg/L. As we got into the last week the BOD average was back down to 4.03 mg/L. We will be installing D.O. probes
and control equipment to enhance our process in the next two months. We are installing mixers this week to ensure
adequate mixing while we cycle our aerators on and off.
In addition, last week one of our three clarifiers had to be taken off line for contracted repairs. The drive train had been
leaking oil and needed to be rebuilt. The contractor removed the drive and took it off site for the rebuild. The drive
should be reinstalled the latter part of next week. As this is the larger of our three clarifiers there is the potential for
BOD exceedances due to it being off line.
Thanks Corey for your understanding and willingness to work with the City. Have a great day and please respond so that
I'll know you received this.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Wastewater Director,
City of Mebane
919-304-9215 office
336-906-5583 mobile

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1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Attn: System Performance Annual Report
Dear Sir/Madam:
Please find enclosed three (3) copies of the City of Mebane's 2010-2011 Annual Wastewater Treatment
and Collection System Report. A public notice has been sent to the local newspaper to be posted directing
the public to the location of the annual report. The report has been made available to the public at City Hall,
Public Works Department, and at the Wastewater Treatment plant. The report is also available on the City's
website hgp://www.cityofinebane.com/.
If you have any questions please contact me at 919-304-9215 or at the email address listed.
Dennis J�odge
Wastewat Director
City of Mebane
919-304-9215
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City of Mebane
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facility
For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 — June 30, 2011
Introduction
This report is produced in compliance with House Bill 1160 passed by the General Assembly of the State of
North Carolina requiring that all entities that own or operate wastewater collection and treatment systems make
an Annual Report available to their customers. This report must include information regarding how well the
system operated, what violations occurred, and other pertinent information. This report complies with these
requirements.
The City of Mebane operates a wastewater treatment facility and a sewage collection system that collects and
transports the sewage to the facility.
Following are the professionals designated by the state as the "Operator in Responsible Charge" (ORC) of the
respective systems and permits for the systems:
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Facility
635 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
NPDES Permit No. - NCO021474
Land Application of Residual Solids (503) Permit No. - WQ0004033
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Dennis J. Hodge
Mebane Public Works
Sewage Collection System
636 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
Collection System Permit No. WQC500081
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — James Jobe
We certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Copies
will be available at the Wastewater Treatment plant, Public Works Building, City Hall, and on the City of Mebane
website, www.citvofinebane.com/.

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City of Mebane Annual Report - Page 2
System Overview
Every day an average of one million gallons of sewage is generated in our homes and industries that must be
collected, transported, and treated to very stringent standards before it is released back into our environment
through our waterways. This service is provided by the city and is funded almost entirely from the user charges
that are paid monthly by our customers
The sewage collection and wastewater treatment facility of the City of Mebane begins with over 3000
connections that serve homes, commercial establishments, and industries. Nearly all of the sewage or
wastewater that is generated by customers flows by gravity through sewers that range from-6-to 16 inches -in ---
diameter. Mebane operates over 76 miles of these gravity sewer lines. During this reporting period, over 11.75
miles of these lines were cleaned and inspected. As the lines leave neighborhoods they increase in size to
accommodate the flows that are collected from the many areas that are served. These sewers generally follow
terrain to take advantage of gravity flow but at certain points pumping stations are used to transfer the flow to
different basins. The city currently operates 15 pumping stations that range in capacity from 13 to 2000 gallons
per minute.
The purpose of the collection system is to transport the wastewater to the wastewater treatment facility so it can
be processed and returned to our waterways with minimal environmental impact. The wastewater treatment
facility is permitted to process up to 2.5 million gallons of wastewater per day.
The wastewater treatment facility is complex, using physical, chemical, and biological processes to treat the
wastewater. The wastewater is screened to remove large suspended materials, but the heart of the plant is a
biological process that uses bacterial cultures to remove most of the suspended and dissolved wastes that are
produced within the city. This biological process using activated sludge is sensitive to temperature, high flows
produced by rainfall leaking into sewers, and toxic discharges that can be produced by industries or even
homes. This sensitivity makes the wastewater facility susceptible to process upsets that can result in exceeding
limitations permitted by regulating authorities.
The permitting of treated wastewater discharges is based on a "7 Q 10" stream flow, or the lowest seven day
stream flow expected every ten years. However permit limits that are issued to protect the stream at low flow
(less dilution), apply 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. Since Mebane's limits are calculated for
discharging to a small stream, our limitations are extremely stringent. North Carolina has some of the most strict
stream standards in the country. Mebane WWTP discharge constitutes over 90% of the stream only at the
lowest stream -flows. However, when periods of rain create high stream flows and make treatment plant
operations difficult, the treatment facility must continue to be compliant with dry weather limitations.
The City of Mebane's treatment plant operates under a NPDES permit, or National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit. The NPDES permit includes monitoring requirements and discharge limitations,
some of which vary with seasons and have different maximums for daily values, weekly averages, monthly
averages, and quarterly averages. Some limitations protect streams from oxygen depletion, such as biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD) and ammonia -nitrogen (which exerts oxygen demand over a delayed yet prolonged
basis). Some limitations are to protect aquatic life in the receiving stream, such as metals like cadmium or
mercury or other pollutants like fluoride or chlorine. Since aquatic life is more sensitive than humans to some
pollutants, some limitations are as low as 12 parts per trillion* and in many cases are lower than drinking water
standards.
* To help comprehend how small one part per trillion is: One part per trillion corresponds to one minute
in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.

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City of Mebane Annual Report — Page 3
Compliance with the permit requires that our laboratory must conduct over 4,000 tests per year all of which must
meet the NPDES permit requirements. To accidentally drop a sample or not analyze it within a specified period
can result in a violation. There are some pollutants such as fluoride, mercury, and cadmium that the operators of
the wastewater treatment facility have no control over and can only be regulated through controlling the
discharges of industry and households.
During the 2010-2011 fiscal year the Water Resources Department treated over 378 million gallons and --
_retumed it_to our_streams' We are prou&of the outstandinc-performance-ef the=faces-that-was reads gossib4= _
by the dedicated efforts of the professionals who operate, maintain, and conduct tests for the facility. During this
period the wastewater treatment facility experienced no violations of the NPDES permit during this reporting
period. This was reported to the State of North Carolina in compliance with reporting regulations and is
summarized in Table 1. Wastewater flow amounts are summarized in Table 2.
Table 1: Wastewater Treatment Facility
Date
Parameter
Number of Violations
Violation Type
July 2010-June 20111
None
Table 2: Wastewater Flows
Summary of Wastewater Flows
MG (Million Gallons)
Jul 1, 2010 — June 30, 2011
Average MG per day
Total MG
July
0.991
30.719
August
1.020
31.630
September
0.980
29.388
October
0.918
28.445
November
0.941
28.225
December
1.042
32.289
January
1.032
32.002
February
1.008
28.211
March
1.229
38.112
April
1.190
35.711
May
1.077
33.374
June
1.008
30.247
Total Year MG
378.353
Average Da MG
1.036

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City of Mebane Annual report — Page 4
Collection System Performance
The City of Mebane operates a sewage collection system comprised of 76 miles of gravity line, over 700
manholes, 15 pump stations, and over 12 miles of pressurized sewage force main. If sewage escapes from the
collection system for whatever reason and reaches a surface water body in an amount exceeding 1,000 gallons,
it must be reported to the news media. In addition, all spills of any volume reaching a water body must be
reported to the State.
-- - o ec ion sys em ssewage spills can occur�or many reasons Tree _roots can _enter _the sewer lines obstructing_
_ well as foreign objects that canes_ d[ooned into manholes or eewere-+�arnwa�-c��� � W��o���� -- --
overloadino -stations.Hump stations can failor mechanical or electrical reasons. Mebane, like
most cities, has experienced heavy rains causing incidents of discharge of wastewater from our collection
system. A list of sewage spills is included in Table 3. There were no observed environmental impacts from any
of these incidents.
Table 3: Collection System Sewage Spills
Date
Location
Approximate Gallons
Probable Cause
09/03/2010
Briarwood Drive
300
Household Grease
12/02/2010
General Electric PS
600
Force main break
PS — Pumping Station
Summary
The City of Mebane is proud given that the age of our treatment facility and collection system our permit
violations have been minimal. Circumstances, such as weather and vandalism, are beyond the control of
collection system and wastewater treatment facility staff. Therefore, despite the dedicated efforts of these
individuals, it can often be difficult to avoid spills and violations of the NPDES permit. The City's ultimate goal is
to have no permit violations or sewage spills. We want to provide the best possible service to our customers
while being fiscally responsible as well as being good stewards of our environment. If more information is
desired please contact our staff at 919-304-9215.

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City of Mebane
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facility
For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 — June 30, 2011
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Facility
Corregidor Road, Mebane, NC
Phone [phone]
NPDES Permit No. NC0021474
Residuals Application Permit No. WQ0004033
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — Dennis Hodge
Mebane Wastewater Collection System 635
636 Corregidor Road
Phone [phone]
Collection System Permit No. WQC500081
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) — James Jobe
I, certify, under penalty of law, that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers
of the named systems and that those users have been notified of its availability.
Date
Wastewater Director
City of Mebane

Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
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Certificate Type / Grad Number: 810 . Ww " �7S `T Work Phone #: A Iq ) 30� - q off. /.5
Signature:C Date: (o/ /Li ! /
"I certify that I agree to my de\iignation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. l understand and will abide by the rules and
regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions
by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
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"I certify that my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
...................................................................................................................................................
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
(See next page for designation of additional back-up operators. Designation of more than one back-up operator is optional.)
Revised 1-2010

,ditional Back-up ORC designations
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designation as a Back-up for in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pe the responsibilities of the BU ORC asset forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
..................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Signature:
Work Phone #:
Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Signature:
Work Phone #:
Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 0813 .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
.................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Signature:
Work Phone #:
Date:
"1 certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
.....................................................................................................................................................
Revised 1-2010

RECEIVED
N.C. Deot of ENR
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WDENR Winston-Salem
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Dennis Hodge
Wastewater Director, City of Mebane
106 E. Washington St.
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Dear Mr. Hodge:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
May 10, 2011
Subject: Speculative Limits for Mebane WWTP
Mebane, North Carolina
NCO021474
Alamance County
Cape Fear River Basin
Class IV Facility
This letter provides speculative effluent limits for a flow increase of 0.49 MGD to the existing Mebane Wastewater
Treatment Plant which has a permitted flow of 2.5 MGD for a future expanded flow of 2.99 MGD. The Division
received the speculative limits request in a letter dated April 18, 2011 from Hazen and Sawyer. Please recognize that
speculative limits may change based on future water quality initiatives, and it is highly recommended that the applicant
verify the speculative limits with the Division's NPDES Unit prior to any engineering design work. The applicant will
also need to justify a flow expansion of 0.49 MGD over its' planning period, as part of the Engineering Alternatives
Analysis.
Receiving Stream. This facility discharges to MoAdams Creek, a class C-NSW waterbody in the Cape Fear River Basin.
Waters with this classification have a best usage for aquatic life propagation and maintenance of biological integrity,
wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture. This receiving water has a zero 7Q10 (summer and winter) and a 30Q2
flow of 0.075 cfs.
MoAdams Creek is not listed as an impaired waterbody on the 2010 303(d) impaired Waters List. There are no specific
permitting strategies for MoAdams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. MoAdams Creek drains
into Back Creek, then to Haw River and Jordan Lake, and ultimately drains into the Cape Fear River
A review of upstream/ downstream data for the Mebane POTW discharge to MoAdams Creek for 2008 through 2010
indicates that D.O. values downstream of the discharge are almost always higher than upstream D.O., indicating a
positive impact on the stream.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NofthCarolina
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Speculative Effluent Limits. Based on Division review of receiving stream conditions, speculative effluent limits for the
proposed expansion to 2.99 MUD are presented 1n Table I. These speculative limits were developed 1n accordance with
the North Carolina Administrative Code, the Cape Fear Basinwide plan, and the Jordan Reservoir Wastewater Discharge
Requirements for nutrients. A complete evaluation of these limits and monitoring requirements for metals and other
toxicants, as well as potential instream monitoring requirements will be addressed upon receipt of a formal NPDES
permit application.
Some features of the speculative limit development include the following:
• Nutrient Limits. Since the creek is in the Jordan Lake Watershed, the Mebane WWTP is subject to the Jordan
Reservoir Wastewater Discharge Requirements for nutrients. An allocation of 40,225 pounds of Total Nitrogen
discharged per year, and 5,056 pounds of Total Phosphorus discharged per year have been established. These are
fixed allocations and do not increase for increased discharge. They represent concentrations of 4.4 mg/ L of TN
and 0.6 mg/ L of TP at 2.99 MGD.
• BOD Limits. BOD limits of 5.0 mg/ L are retained from the February 2, 2006 Speculative Effluent Limits letter
as representing Best Available Technology.
• NH3 Limits. Ammonia limits of 1.0 mg/ L Monthly Average (Summer) and 1.8 mg/ L Monthly Average
(Winter) are retained from the February 2, 2006 Speculative Effluent Limits letter as representing Best Available
Technology.
• Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). In order to protect MoAdams Creek from chlorine toxicity, the existing TRC
limit of 17 µg/ L has been retained.
Table 1. Speculative Effluent Limits for Mebane WWTP NCO021474
(Proposed Expansion to 2.99 MGD)
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2.99 MGD
BOD, 5-day, 20°C (Summer)
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
BOD, 5-day, 20°C (Winter)
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
NH3 as N (Summer)
1.0 mg/L
3.0 mg/L
NH3 as N (Winter)
1.8 mg/L
5.4 mg/L
Fecal Coliform
200/100mL
400/100mL
(geometric mean)
The daily effluent dissolved oxygen
Dissolved Oxygen
concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
pH
?6.0 S.U. / 59.0 S.U.
Total Residual Chlorine
1 1
17 µg/L
Total Nitrogen
Allocation of 40,225 pounds per year
Total Phosphorus
Allocation of 5,056 pounds per year
Quarterly Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 90%
Footnotes:
(Summer): April 1- October 31
(Winter): November 1 - March 31
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En ing eering Alternatives Analysis (EAA). Please note that the Division cannot guarantee that an NPDES permit will be
issued with these speculative limits. Final decisions can only be made after the Division receives and evaluates a formal
permit application for the proposed discharge. In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, the practicable
wastewater treatment and disposal alternative with the least adverse impact on the environment is required to be
implemented. Therefore, as a component of all NPDES permit applications for new or expanding flow, a detailed
engineering alternatives analysis (EAA) must be prepared. The EAA must thoroughly justify requested flows, and
provide an analysis of potential wastewater treatment alternatives. A copy of Division guidance for preparing EAA
documents is attached
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) EA/ EIS Requirements. A SEPA EA/ EIS document must be prepared for all
projects that 1) need a permit; 2) use public money or affect public lands; and 3) might have a potential to significantly
impact the environment. For existing discharges, significant impact is defined as an expansion of > 500,000 gpd
additional flow. Since your proposed facility expansion is for < 500,000 gpd flow, you do not have to prepare a
SEPA document that evaluates the potential for impacting the quality of the environment.
If you have any additional questions about these limits or NPDES permitting requirements, feel free to contact Jim
McKay at [phone].
Sincerely,
t�
om Belnick
Supervisor, Complex NPDES Permitting Unit
Attachment: EAA Guidance Document
cc: (without attachment)
• US Fish and Wildlife Service/ Ecological Services, PO Box 33726, Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Attn: Sara Myers
• NCWRC, Inland Fisheries, 1721 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1721 Attn: Fred Harris
• Winston-Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
• Central Files
• NPDES Permit Files/ NCO021474
• Kathy Stecker/ Modeling TMDL Unit— Via email
• Hannah Stallings — Via email
• Jennie Atkins, Ph.D. — Via email
• Hazen and Sawyer P.C./ 401 WestChase Blvd. Suite 5001 Raleigh, NC 27607/ Attn: Mr. Ronald L. Taylor, P.E.
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A N.C. Dept. of EN-
NCDENR JUN 2 2 2011
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Winston-Sai(
Division of Water Quality Regional °`
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 16, 2011
138
Ms. Amy Varinoski
Mebane WWTP Laboratory
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Dear Ms. Varinoski:
Your letter received on May 25, 2011, by electronic mail concerning corrective actions
for your analytical procedures has been reviewed. The quality control measures, taken
in reference to the findings cited in the April 28, 2011 inspection report are acceptable.
Please continue to follow all approved methods, rules and regulations.
Thank you again for your cooperation during the inspection. Contact us at (919) 733 —
3908 Ext.249 if you have any questions or need additional informati regarding our
requirements.
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Cc: Gary Francies
Winston Salem Regional Office
DENR DWQ Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road. Ralegh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone]
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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DMR Review Record
Facility: 92 Permit/Pipe No.: NO Month/Year
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Linit
o
Weekly/Daily Violations
Date Parameter Permit Limit/Tvpe DMR Value % Over Limit
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
Other Violations
Completed by: h ird` Date:
Regional Water Quality
Supervisor Signoff: — Date: 01 ��

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit: % MRs Between: 5-2010 and 5-2010 Region: Winston-Salem
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County: %
Major Minor: %
Report Date: 08/06/10 Page: 1
Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: NPDFS
Subbasin: % Violation Action: None
PERMIT: NCO021474
FACILITY: City of Mebane - Mebane WWTP
COUNTY: Alamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI
05 -2010 001
VIOLATION UNIT OF
LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 05/31/10 5 X week mg/I
Concentration
CALCULATED
LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT
5 5.42 8.5
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Monthly Average Exceeded None
PERMIT: NCO026689
FACILITY: Town of Denton - Denton WWTP
COUNTY: Davidson
REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violation
MONITORING
OUTFALL /
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER
05 -2010
001
Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
05 -2010
001
Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE %OVER LIMIT
05/29/10 3 X week mg/I 7.5 8.53 13.78
05/31/10 3 X week mg/I 5 6.16 23.23
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Weekly Average Exceeded None
Monthly Average Exceeded None

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 20, 2010
Mr. Robert Wilson, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO021474
City of Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Jenny Graznak and Mike Thomas of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection at the Mebane WWTP in Alamance County on September 16, 2010. Dennis Hodge,
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection
consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an
on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and
observations from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective November 1, 2006 and expires May 31, 2011. A copy of the most
recent edition of the permit, which includes new nutrient standards, was available during the
inspection. You should receive information regarding the renewal of this permit in the coming
months.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period May 2009 through June 2010
showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit.
The only violation of permit limits during this time period occurred in June 2009 as an
exceedance of the weekly mercury limit.
3. Laboratory
The plant's on -site laboratory (#138) is certified for the following permit parameters: Residual
Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Phosphorus, pH, Total
Suspended Residue, and Temperature. All lab data, chain of custody forms, confirmation of
meter calibrations, and thermometer verification were available during the inspection. Amy
Varinosky is the Lab Supervisor and has been on staff since August 2009. R & A Laboratories
analyzes Metals, BOD, Ammonia, Nutrients other than Total Phosphorus, and Fluoride samples
for the plant. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Mercury and Toxicity samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Influent flow is measured with a Parshall flume and an ultrasonic flow meter, which is calibrated
on a quarterly basis by Instrument Specialists, Inc. Verification of calibration was available
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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during the inspection. According to documentation, the last calibration event occurred on June
4, 2010.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal
The plant has two sludge digesters. Approximately four times per year, Synagro brings a
portable belt press on site to create sludge cakes, which are then transported to the McGill
compost facility in New Hill. Synagro removes approximately 600,000 gallons from the sludge
digesters during each press event.
6. Operations & Maintenance
Dennis Hodge is the ORC and Morgan Turner is Back -Up ORC. Tony Bowes (Grade II) is also
an operator at the plant. No major concerns were noted with respect to operation and
maintenance of the facility. The plant operates a preventative maintenance computer program.
The maintenance staff issues work orders once per month and more frequently for repairs, etc.
A SCADA system is used to monitor and control some operations at the plant, including pump
stations. The plant has a generator that will operate the entire plant aside from the digesters.
The generator is run once per month under load and once per week for maintenance purposes.
7. Facility Site Review
Influent is screened and metered. The plant includes two large aerations basins. Only one is
currently used as an aeration basin and has six 2-speed surface aerators that run on timer. The
other basin is not currently being used. The plant consists of three clarifiers, two sand filters,
chlorine gas feed, chlorine contact chamber, and a sulfur dioxide basin. Alum is added for
phosphorus removal on an as -needed basis, usually during the summer months. There is a
surge tank at the influent. There is a proposed upgrade for the facility in order to meet the new
nutrient standards. The upgrade will increase capacity from 2.5 MGD to 2.99 MGD.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, operators' logs, and lab data are maintained
according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
Plant data and records are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Moadams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent
appeared clear with no visible solids. In -stream monitoring requirements have been waived as
long as the City of Mebane remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0021474. Please
refer to the attached report for specific details from the inspection. If you have any questions
concerning this report, please contact Mrs. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO - SWP
Central Files - SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
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 N00021474 111 121 10/09/16 117 18I CI 19I SI 20II
Remarks
211111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111]6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----- ----- - — —Reserved-------- ----
I 14 751 I I I I I I I80
671 169 70131 711 I 72INI 71 L+—
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)
09:00 AM 10/09/16
10/08/01
Mebane WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
635 Corregidor Rd
Mebane NC 27302
10:30 AM 10/09/16
11/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)ITitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Dennis James Hodge/ORC/919-304-9215/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Liuda Z—H4J�t,106 E Washington St Mebane NC 27302//919-563-6141/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
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
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
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Signature of Managem Q A Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 09/16/2010
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n 0 ❑
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?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
❑
n
Comment: The permit and expires May 31, 2011. You should receive information
regarding the renewal of this permit in the coming months.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
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?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
Cl
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
Cl
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NC0021474
Inspection Date: 09/16/2010
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
In
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the mixing adequate?
■
In
n
n
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
■
n
n
n
# Is the odor acceptable?
■
n
n
n
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a. Manual
n
b.Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
n
In
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
n
n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
Cl
n
Comment:
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Permit: NCO021474 Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/16/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n 0
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n
Are weirs level? ■ n n n
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n
Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n
Is the drive unit operational? ■ n n n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin Floc? ■ n n n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/. of the sidewall depth) n n n ■
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n 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 n 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) n n n ■
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ n n n
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ n n n
Is the generator tested under load? ■ n n n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? n n n ■
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n n
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Permit: NCO021474
Inspection Date: 09/16/2010
Owner - Facility: Mebane wWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
■
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n
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are cylinders secured adequately?
■
n
n
n
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
■
n
n
n
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
■
n
n
n
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
n
n
n
■
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
n
n
n
■
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
n
n
n
■
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000--_�
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: In the upcoming upgrade of the plant, the gas chlorination system will
change to liquid.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius4-/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
n
n
■
Comment: Aside from the plant at the laboratory, the plant uses the services of
Meritech and R&R Labs.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n
n
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NC0021474
Inspection Date: 09/16/2010
Owner - Facility: Mebane WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DMR Review Record
Facility: K �,,W VNTIFF Pern-WPipe No.: OID2I q-7 q Month/YearJA N Zo I O
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value
Over Limit
Weekly Violations
Date Parameter Permit Limit/ Fvpe DMR Value % Over Lirrit
'F7 vi de ile c;"_, .
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
Other Violations
Completed by: � G
ReEional Water Quality
Supervisor Signoff:
Y
Date: 3 I
Date: �� �D

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF,
March 12, 2010
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 2010-00427
Mr. Robert Wilson
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Dear Mr. Wilson:
RECEIVEO
Nc, Dept. of ENR
MAR 15 2010
�Insrc,n-Salem
iagicnal OfficP
Reference is made to your letter of February 19, 2010 and the attached project
area map for the City of Mebane -Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. The
correspondence describes the proposed upgrades of the City of Mebane Wastewater
Treatment Plant to meet the new nutrient standards and expanding treatment capacity
from 2.5 MGD to 2.99 MGD. It also includes the potential installation of flood
prevention measures due to portions of the existing site being included in a designated
floodway and flood hazard areas depicted by FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map
#3710981500j, dated September 6, 2006. The letter requested a review of the proposed
work, including the identification of issues or objections that may need to be addressed.
We have reviewed the subject documents and determined that, based upon the
information provided and available maps, construction of the proposed work appears
likely to result in impacts to jurisdictional waters of the United States which are subject
to our regulatory authority pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Please note,
however, that the report submitted with your letter did not include data forms or other
information necessary to verify the size and type of wetlands or streams present within
the project area. Also lacking from the report was an estimate of the amount of impacts,
temporary or permanent, proposed for the project. The type of Department of the Army
(DA) authorization required (i.e., general or individual permit) will be determined by the
location, type, and extent of jurisdictional area impacted by the project, and by the project
design and construction limits. However, based on the information provided it appears
that this work might be permitted via the guidelines of Nationwide Permit #12: Utility
Line Activity.
Nationwide Permit #12 allows for the construction, maintenance, or repair of
utility lines, such as the proposed sewer facilities and any access roads needed for the
proposed work as long as the Nationwide Permit Conditions and Wilmington District
Regional Permit Conditions are met. Some of these conditions to consider include:

1. The construction of the line cannot result in a change in
the preconstruction contours of the site.
2. Any exposed slopes and stream banks must be stabilized
immediately upon completion of the utility line crossing of
each waterbody.
3. Only the minimal amount of impacts to a wetland or
stream is authorized.
4. Permanent impacts cannot cause the loss of greater than
'/z acre of waters of the U.S. Permanent impacts include any
wetland functions or values that are adversely affected
including, but not limited to, the conversion of one type of
wetland to another within the permanently maintained right-
of-way, or the installation of permanent access roads. In
areas where the existing sewer line contains a permanently
maintained right-of-way and the size of this area does not
change after the installation of the new line, no permanent
impacts will be assessed. In areas where the new line will be
relocated within a wetland, no permanent impacts will be
assessed if the old maintained line will be replanted with
native species found in adjacent areas of the wetland.
5. Mitigation will be required if permanent impacts are
greater than 1/10 acre of wetland impacts, or 150 linear feet
of stream impacts.
6. Pre -notification is required if mechanized land clearing
is: proposed within a forested wetland for the utility line
right-of-way; if over 500 linear feet of waters of the U.S. will
be impacted (temporary or permanent); if the line is placed
within a jurisdictional wetland and will run parallel to a
stream, if impact to 1/10 acre of wetland or streams will be
permanently impacted; or if impervious surfaces would be
used on access roads.
Once again, we recommend that more detailed information regarding the presence
wetlands and the expected impacts within the project corridor be performed and
submitted to our office for review. Should you have any further questions related to DA
permits for this project, please contact me at 919-554-4884, extension 35.
Sincerely,
Steve Kichefski
Regulatory Specialist
Raleigh Field Office
2

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
March 12, 2010
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 2010-00423
Mr. Robert Wilson
City of Mebane
106 E. Washington Street
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Reference is made to your letter of February 19, 2010 and the attached project
area map for the City of Mebane -Forest Ridge Lift Station Replacement. The
.correspondence describes the proposed replacement of the Forest Ridge Lift Station and
the proposed installation of approximately 14,000 linear feet of forced sewer line to serve
existing and approved developments in the service area. The letter requested a review of
the proposed work, including the identification of issues or objections that may need to
be addressed.
We have reviewed the subject documents and determined that, based upon the
information provided and available maps, construction of the proposed work appears
likely to result in impacts to jurisdictional waters of the United States which are subject
to our regulatory authority pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Please note,
however, that the report submitted with your letter did not include data forms or other
information necessary to verify the size and type of wetlands or streams present within
the project area. Also lacking from the report was an estimate of the amount of impacts,
temporary or permanent, proposed for the project. The type of Department of the Army
(DA) authorization required (i.e., general or individual permit) will be determined by the
location, type, and extent of jurisdictional area impacted by the project, and by the project
design and construction limits. However, based on the information provided it appears
that this work might be permitted via the guidelines of Nationwide Permit 412: Utility
Line Activity.
Nationwide Permit #12 allows for the construction, maintenance, or repair of
utility lines, such as the proposed sewer facilities and any access roads needed for the
proposed work as long as the Nationwide Permit Conditions and Wilmington District
Regional Permit Conditions are met. Some of these conditions to consider include:

1. The construction of the line cannot result in a change
in the preconstruction contours of the site.
2. Any exposed slopes and stream banks must be
stabilized immediately upon completion of the utility line
crossing of each waterbody.
3. Only the minimal amount of impacts to a wetland or
stream is authorized.
4. Permanent impacts cannot cause the loss of greater
than '/2 acre of waters of the U.S. Permanent impacts
include any wetland functions or values that are adversely
affected including, but not limited to, the conversion of one
type of wetland to another within the permanently
maintained right-of-way, or the installation of permanent
access roads. In areas where the existing sewer line
contains a permanently maintained right-of-way and the
size of this area does not change after the installation of the
new line, no permanent impacts will be assessed. In areas
where the new line will be relocated within a wetland, no
permanent impacts will be assessed if the old maintained
line will be replanted with native species found in adjacent
areas of the wetland.
5. Mitigation will be required if permanent impacts are
greater than 1/10 acre of wetland impacts, or 150 linear feet
of stream impacts.
6. Pre -notification is required if mechanized land clearing
is: proposed within a forested wetland for the utility line
right-of-way; if over 500 linear feet of waters of the U.S.
will be impacted (temporary or permanent); if the line is
placed within a jurisdictional wetland and will run parallel
to a stream; if impact to 1/10 acre of wetland or streams
will be permanently impacted; or if impervious surfaces
would be used on access roads.
Once again, we recommend that more detailed information regarding the presence
wetlands and the expected impacts within the project corridor be performed and
submitted to our office for review. Should you have any further questions related to DA
permits for this project, please contact me at 919-554-4884, extension 35.
Sincerely,
Steve Kichefski
Regulatory Specialist
Raleigh Field Office
PJ

DENR/ DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO021474
Facility Information
A licant Facilit Name:
City of Mebane- Mebane WWTP
Applicant Address:
106 East Washington St. Mebane, N.C. 27278
Facility Address:
701 Corregidor Road Mebane, N.C.
Permitted Flow
2.5 MGD
Type of Waste:
Domestic and industrial
Facility/Permit Status:
Renewal
Facility Classification
IV
County:
Alamance
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Moadams Creek
Regional Office:
Winston-Salem
Stream Classification:
C NSW
USGS To o Quad:
C21SE/Mebane, N.C.
303 d Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
Jackie Nowell
Subbasin:
03-06-02
Date:
March 13,/*601
Drainage Area mil :
0.9
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Summer 7Q 10 cfs
0.0`
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
0.0
Average Flow cfs :
0.8
IWC % :
90
Primary SIC Code:
4952
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SUMMARY OF FACILITY INFORMATION AND WASTELOAD ALLOCATION RegiC nal
The City of Mebane has requested renewal of the Mebane WWTP. The 2.5-MGD WWTP
discharges into Moadams Creek (a tributary to Back Creek), a class C NSW stream, in CPF02
subbasin.
Moadams Creek is not listed on North Carolina's 2000 303(d) list. It is a zero flow stream that
is a tributary to Back Creek. In 1996 the Cape Fear River Basin management plan
recommended that no new discharges should be permitted in this watershed and existing
discharges should conduct an engineering alternatives and economic analysis including
connection to a regional facility. If there were no alternatives, then BOD5 = 5 mg/l, NH3 = 2
mg/1, and DO = 6 mg/l would be recommended. Upon expansion to 2.5 MGD, the Mebane
WWTP was required to meet tertiary limits.
There are no use support or biological ratings for Moadams Creek, however Back Creek has a
use support rating of fully supporting. CFR basin plan states that low DO levels have been
detected in Moadams and Back Creeks downstream of the Mebane WWTP. It has been difficult
to survey the creeks due to hurricane and drought effects on the biological communities in the
streams. However the absence of stoneflies does indicate water quality problems in the Back
Creek watershed.
Mebane currently has an active pretreatment program with Long Term Monitoring Program.
There are eight significant industrial users discharging to the system. The facility has an
average industrial flow of 0.179 MGD. The permitted industrial flow is 0.2026 MGD. (Mebane's
application indicates that their industries are permitted for 0.3026 MGD however one user
permitted for 0.100 MGD was scheduled to close in December 2000.
SIUs - for Mebane WWTP are as follows:
• AKG of America - heat exchanges - 0.012 MGD - continuous flow
• A.O. Smith Electrical Products - electric motors - 0.0051 MGD- continuous flow
• Armacell - foam pipe installation - 0.010 MGD- continuous flow
• GKN Automotive - front wheel drive assembly - 0.052 MGD - continuous flow
• General Electric - control panels - 0.012 MGD - continuous flow
• Sandvik Coromant- tool holders - 0.0025 MGD - continuous flow
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NPDES Renewal
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• Sterile Recoveries- hospital gowns, drapes, stainless equipment - 0.080 MGD - continuous
flow
• Walter Kidde- fire extinguishers - 0.029 MGD - continuous flow
• Tristar Hosiery- athletic socks - 0.100 MGD - continuous flow - CLOSED IN 12/2000
Existing Effluent Limits @ 2.5 MGD
Qw = 2.5 MGD
BOD5 = 5 mg/1 (summer)
BOD5 = 10 mg/1 (winter)
NH3 = 2.0 mg/1 (summer)
NH3 = 4.0 mg/1 (winter)
DO = 6 mg/1
TSS = 30 mg/1
Fecal Coliform = 200/ 100m1
TRC = 17 ug/1
pH = 6-9 SU
Total Phosphorus = 2 mg/1
Cadmium = 5.4 ug/1 (daily max.); 2.3 ug/1 (weekly avg.)
Fluoride = 1.8 mg/1 (daily max.)
Mercury = 0.048 mg/1 (daily max.); 0.012 ug/1 (weekly avg.) ** the weekly avg. limit will be
dropped and only a daily max. limit of 0.012 will be given, if appropriate.
Monthly monitoring for copper, chloride, TN and zinc
Chronic Toxicity P/F @ 90%; January April July October
TOXICITY TESTING:
Current Requirement: Chronic Toxicity P/F @ 90%; January April July October
The Mebane WWTP has consistently passed the toxicity test since 1997. No FAILS reported to
present. Recommend renewal of chronic toxicity test @ 90%.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
Facility has maintained an excellent compliance record since 1997. There have been no NOVs
or exceedances of permitted limits. Mebane has passed all compliance evaluation inspections.
For January 2001, Qw = 0. 893 MGD (approximately 36% of capacity), BOD5=2.77 mg/1,
NH3=0.18 mg/l, TSS=2.9 mg/l, TN=3.1 mg/ and TP=2.15 mg/l. One exeee ane f "'- Ta
In 2000, Avg. Qw = 1.048 MGD (approximately 42% of capacity), BOD5=2.22 mg/l, NH3=0.4
mg/l, TSS=2.9 mg/1, TN=7.7 mg/ and TP=1.56 mg/l.
In 1999, Avg. Qw = 1.042 MGD (approximately 42% of capacity), BOD5=2.34 mg/l, NH3=0.22
mg/l, TSS=3.2 mg/l, TN=10.3 mg/ and TP=1.28 mg/1.
In 1998, Avg. Qw = 1.026 MGD (approximately 41% of capacity), BOD5=2.5 mg/l, NH3=0.21
mg/l, TSS=2.5 mg/l, TN=6.9 mg/ and TP=1.36 mg/1.
CORRESPONDENCE REVIEW:
10/ 13/00 -CEI -SATISFACTORY
4/28/00 - PRETREATMENT PROGRAM AUDIT - OVERALL PROGRAM IS SATISFACTORY
2/22/99 - PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION - OVERALL PROGRAM IS SATISFACTORY
10/29/98 - CEI - DUCKWEED IN CLARIFIERS, TERTIARY FILTERS, AND CHLORINE CONTACT
BASIN; CONTINUOUS SLUDGE WASTING FROM CLARIFIERS
INSTREAM MONITORING:
Mebane is a participant in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association and the coordinated
instream monitoring effort. Individual instream monitoring requirements for DO, temperature,
conductivity, and fecal coliform have been waived from the Mebane permit effective April 6,
2000. A review of instream monitoring data prior to April 2000 - Facility sampled 100 yards
above the effluent and at NCSR 1940 at Moadams Creek. April and May 2000 fecal data had
values that exceeded the 200/ 100ml standard however the lab did not meet the quality control,
Mebane WWTP Fact Sheet
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counts <20 or >60/pad. June 1999, upstream DO values we.., — or below 5 mg/1 on 7 of
15 sampling days. In July 1999, upstream DO values were below 5 mg/l on 9 of 12 sampling
days. The upstream DO average was 4.8 mg/l. The substandard DO values ranged from 3.4
mg/1 to 4.7 mg/l. In August 1999, the upstream DO average was 3.6 mg/l, the minimum
value was 2.7 mg/l and the maximum value was 5.0 mg/l. In September 1999, average
upstream DO was 5.7 mg/l, however there was a minimum value of 3.3 mg/1 reported. Only 3
of 12 samples were at or below 5 mg/l. It should be noted that in all these months, the
downstream DO values were all well above 5 mg/1 ranging from 8.4 - 8.9 mg/1. Will
recommend continuation of waiver of instream monitoring for dissolved oxygen and
temperature while Mebane is a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
PROPOSED CHANGES:
The following modifications have been made to the permit:
• Deletion of effluent limitations for cadmium and mercury. Modify monitoring
frequency to quarterly for both parameters.
• Addition of monthly cyanide monitoring. RPA was done with 12 data values from
1998 - 2000. Analysis indicated that cyanide should be limited based on a 30 ug/1
data value in Nov. 1999. Investigated further the DMR with this cyanide sample.
Comments submitted by the Town reported that the pH in this sample was 12 when
received at lab, but 7.0 prior to analysis. Consulted with Jim Meyers of DWQ Lab, he
said that cyanide is very volatile and needs to be in a basic state. If the pH had
lowered by the time of analysis, the level of Cn was probably underestimated and was
higher than 30 ug/l before analysis. The plant was probably hit by a slug of cyanide,
which has long since gone through, if sample was in Nov. 99. A review of influent data
for that day reported cyanide <5 ug/l. This creates some uncertainty about the
validity of the 30-ug/l data value. Based on this uncertainty, will request monthly
monitoring for cyanide. The Town can request that cyanide monitoring be
reevaluated if they report twelve months of below detection.
• Chloride monitoring has been changed to 2/month based on results of RPA analysis
that predicts chloride levels to exceed the allowable concentration. In addition,
chloride monitoring was changed based on the class IV facility rating,
• Modify monitoring frequency from 3/week to daily for BODS, TSS, NH3, DO, Fecal
coliform, pH, and TRC based on Mebane being a Class IV facility (NCAC 2B .0508).
Recommended ver WSRO.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: 03 / 21 / 2001
Permit Scheduled to Issue: 05/25/2001
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Jackie Nowell at [phone] ext. 512.
NAME: A44-4 DATE:
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REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
NAME: DATE: -��'
NPDES SUPERVISOR COMMENT:
NAME:
mebalic WW'rP act Shect
NPDES Renewal
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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March 21, 2001
Mr. Michael Hite
City of Mebane
106 East Washington St.
Mebane, North Carolina 27278
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit No. NCO021474
Mebane WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Hite:
The Division has drafted a NPDES permit for the above referenced facility. The following
modifications have been made to the permit:
• The effluent limitations for cadmium and mercury will be dropped based on evaluation of the
reasonable potential analysis. Cadmium and mercury will now be monitored quarterly at the
same time as the chronic toxicity test.
• Monthly effluent monitoring for cyanide will be added based on evaluation of the reasonable
potential analysis. Mebane can request reevaluation of monitoring requirements after twelve
months, if all data values are below detection.
• Effluent monitoring for chloride has been increased to twice per month from monthly based on the
class IV plant rating.
• The monitoring frequencies for BOD5, TSS, NH3, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, pH and total
residual chlorine have been modified from 3 per week to daily based on Mebane's rating as a Class
IV facility (NCAC 2B .0508).
• Mebane is a participant in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association and is a part of the
environmental monitoring plan. Individual instream monitoring has been waived from the
NPDES permit. In the event that Mebane should leave the Association, instream monitoring for
dissolved oxygen, conductivity and temperature will be reinstated. Instream fecal coliform
monitoring will be discontinued based on revised DWQ procedure.
■ Please note that this facility discharges to nutrient sensitive water (NSW) and may already have
total phosphorus limits as a result of the NSW strategy. In 1997 the Clean Water Responsibility
Act (House Bill 515) was enacted, with the intent to strengthen the control of nutrients from all
discharges to NSW waters. Facilities permitted to discharge > 500,000 gallons per day, and any
new or expanding facilities, will be subject to nutrient limitations for total nitrogen and total
phosphorus according to House Bill 515 requirements. The nutrient limitations are effective
January 1, 2003, unless a compliance extension was received and approved by the Division. If an
extension was not received/approved, the nutrient limits appear in this permit. If an extension was
approved, the nutrient limits will be deferred until results of the nutrient response modeling effort
are completed. Please note that modeling results may result in limits lower than those mandated
by House Bill 515.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone]/FAX [phone]
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Please note that you have until April 28, 2001 to send written comments on this draft permit to
my attention. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at [phone],
extension 512.
Si erely,
acq n M. Nowe I
NP Unit
cc: Winston Salem Regional Office / Water Quality Section
Point Source Compliance /Enforcement Unit
NPDES Unit/Permit File
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Roosevelt Childress, EPA Region IV

Pe..,.., No. NCO021474
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
City of Mebane
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant
701 Corregidor Road (SR 1997)
southwest of Mebane
Alamance County
to receiving waters designated as MoAdams Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2006
Signed this day
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

ppppp-
mit No. NC0021474
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Mebane
is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 2.5 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting
of influent bar screen, grit chamber, dual 1,117,000 gallon aeration basins, three
clarifiers, sand filters, gas chlorination, chlorine contact chamber, dechlorination,
aerobic sludge digestors, located at Mebane Wastewater Treatment Plant, on 701
Corregidor Road (NCSR 1997), southwest of Mebane, Alamance County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into the MoAdams Creek, which is classified C-NSW waters in the Cape Fear
River Basin.

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Facility Information
Latitude:
36'05'20- Sub -Basin: 03-06-02
Longitude:
79'17'15"
Quad #:
C21SE
Stream Class:
C-NSW
Receiving Stream: Moadams Creek
Permitted Flow:
2.5 MGD
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Facility
Location
Mebane WWTP
NCO021474
Alamancr- Cminty

A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No. NCO021474
During the period on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
BOD, 5 d
BOD, 5 d
Total Sus
-RR3 as
NFFA as
I Total Phos
1 through October 31
LIMITS
or) y; verage Weey _ at y axlmum =Measurer
Average Freauer
or
Notes:
1 Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream, for instream sampling locations, see Supplement to Effluent Limitations Page A (2). Instream monitoring requirements may be provisionally waived
per Condition A (3).
2 The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3 The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/I.
4 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
5 Compliance shall be based upon a quarterly average of weekly samples.
6 Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 90%; January, April, July and October; See Supplement to Effluent Limitations Page A (4).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO021474
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (2) INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Sample Type Frequency Frequency
Dissolved Oxygen
Grab
3/Wk (June —Sept)
1/Wk (October — May)
Conductivity
Grab
3/Wk (June —Sept)
1/Wk (October— May)
Fecal Coliform
Grab
3/Wk (June —Sept)
1/Wk (October — May)
SAMPLE LOCATIONS
1. U —Upstream 100 feet of discharge
2. D = D1, D2, and D3; D1 — Downstream at NCSR 1940, Moadams Creek,
D2 — Downstream at Back Creek at NCSR 1936,
D3 — Downstream at Back Creek at NC Highway 54
A. (3) PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Instream monitoring requirements in this NPDES permit shall be provisionally waived so long as
the Permittee remains a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association and the
Association continues to function as approved by the Division and Environmental Management
Commission. If the Permittee does not participate in the Association or if the Association ceases
to function, the instream monitoring requirements in this permit become effective immediately;
and the Division may reopen this permit by administrative letter to establish additional instream
monitoring requirements, it deems necessary to adequately characterize the effects of the
discharges on water quality in the receiving stream.

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SUPPLEMENT TO r:rTLu rn r Lama a ra a av,. -3
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A (4). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 90 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum,guarterlU monitoring using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or
subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July, and October.
Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all
treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit
limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months
as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February
1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that
does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment,"
collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase
II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the
pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the
following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is
employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the
facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No
Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at
the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be
required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall
constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day
of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

CC: Permits and Engineering
Technical Support Branch
Alamance County Health Dept.
Central Files
WSRO
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Alvarez
Date: 30 June 1995
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County Alamance
Permit No. NC0021474
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: City of Mebane WWTP
106 East Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
2. Date of Investigation: 29 June 1995
3. Report Prepared by: W. Corey Basinger
Environmental Engineer
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
* Ms. Linda Holt, Pretreatment Coordinator [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From Mebane, take 3rd Street (NCSR 1962)
southwest of town and turn right onto Corrigidor Street.
The WWTP is 1/2 mile on Corrigidor Street.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 360 05' 20" Longitude: 790 17" 15'
U.S.G.S. Quad No. C-21 SE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Mebane
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
_X_ Yes No If No, explain:

PDES Permit Staff Report
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No. WO0004033.
Residuals Contractor AMSCO, Inc.
Telephone No. 910-766-0328
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP X PFRP
Other
c . Landf ill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) . cc -Ass 73
4. SIC Code (s) : 4952
Primary 01 Secondary 02
Main Treatment Unit Code: 0 2 1 x 3
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)?
N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None at this time.
3. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated. N/A
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other disposal options:

Topography (relationship to flood plain included): WWTP is
located adjacent to Moadams Creek.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Greater than 1000 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Moadams Creek
a. Classification: Class C-NSW
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-06-02
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Commercial/Agricultural
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater to be permitted: 2.5 MGD
(Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Waste
Water Treatment facility? 2.5 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 2.5 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years. Project # CS370572-03 March 2, 1994
This authorization consists of the addition of two (2)
sludge aeration units with associated piping and pumps
in the existing 50 ft diameter digestor, installation
of a 4,500 GPM emergency effluent pump to prevent
excessive rise in water levels in the chlorine contact
tank and final filters, and other electrical control
equipment.
e. Please provide a description of existing or
substantially constructed wastewater treatment
facilities; The facility currently consists of a bar
screen, grit chamber, two (2) aeration basins, three
(3) clarifiers, sand filters, chlorine contact chamber,
aerobic digestion, and dechlorination.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities. N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None known.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved X
should be required not needed

PDES Permit Staff Report
PART IV -
EVALUATION AND RECO1rMENDATIONS
The City of Mebane has applied for renewal of NPDES Permit
No. NC0021474, which covers the Mebane WWTP. During the recent
inspection, no problems were noted with operation and/or
maintenance. Also, all recently constructed equipment was
operating properly.
WSRO recommends reissuance of this permit in accordance with
Division guidelines.
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SUMU114FACE C ASSIPICATI ON
(check an units that apply)
1`__septic tanks
2,__tuimP tank
s`__siPhon or Pump-dosing.systems
4"_118nd Nter
5. 9rease trapInterceptor
s-oiinwater "Pan sore
7`_9ravtty subsurface treatment and dispoaat:
ate -pressure Subsurface treatment and disposai:
SPRAY PF*ATI0N CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.prelimineq treatment (definition no. 32 )
X
--iagoons
5`_septic
tanks
4,,—__pumP
tanks
5.__,_PumPs
a"__sand
tiller
7.9rease
trapAnterceptor
8,__011/water
$*Pandora
4`__disintection
addition for nutrient/algae control
1o.chemisi
11,__SVay
irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above Classifications,
of wastewater in excess of thess components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LJkND ApPLiCATIONlRESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1.__�Vnd application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated sots on a designated 911e.
WASTEWATER TRFAT1riBa FACKM CLASSIFICATION
The following systems Shan be assigned a ass 1 classification. IMIMM the flow is of a signbkcant quantity or the technology is unusually
co x, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check / Appropriate)
1_- Owwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and dispose$
g.Septic Tank/Sand Filler Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparslus, pumps,sand fibers, disinfection
and direct dschargs: nary tMaime . lagoons. pumps, disinfection. necessary chemist treatment fora. —lagoon Systems consisting only of pre
algae or nutrient control, snd direct discharge:
4, Closed -bop Recycle Systems; air -sir in carbon adsorption- disinfection
5_ —Groundwater Remediatbn Systems consisting only of otVwater separator, pumps, aipp g.
and dksposal:
$, __Aquacunure operations with discharge to surface walars:
7_ _Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment:
a. —Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposd
P. —Single-family discharging systems. with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, win be classified it permitted after Joy 1.
1993 or it upon Inspection by the Division. It IS found that the system is not being adequately operaiod or maintained- Such
systems wiil be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission. in writing•

Dwing scale is used i(
(2)
.(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
ting wastewater treatment facilities: cle appropriate points)
ITEM POINTS
fs'dvsirlal
Pratr"mers LkAs or Industrial Pretraatmert Program (see dafk>Jtton No. �).--__--_--
M GN
FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd (rot applkabie to nonraruamkuud cooing waters, slrdge handing fadtaiee for
water purti"tion planes, lotaly cbssd rycie "Orra(sss definition W. 11), and facil"t ow"isting onty CO Item
(4)(d) or
Items (4)(d) and (11xd)J
0 - 20,000. _
—»t
2
20.001 - 60,000 ----- -- -
3
60.001 100.000.
4
100,001 250,000
250.001 - 500,000.. — —---•••S
500,001 - 1,000,000..
1.000,001 - l,000,000_—
2,t100.001 (and up) rate 1 point addabnal for each 200.000 Wd We Illy up b a auimwm of
Design Flow (gedLZ►ADD
Pf;a1MNAR1' UNfTSrPROCESSES (tw deiribn t4o.22)
1
(a)
BarScreere--
(b)
Or
Mechanical Screen, tudic Servant or Corrvrilnuting Devices
f"
—'4D
(c)
an Removal
i.'
or
or A GA Rerr+ovai
Dwicicsrated
FµbwL newriihpical
(f)
Or
Itstrumerted Flow Moaazrrarrent —
i 2
--
(g)
(h)
Preasrailon.---_-- -- -- _2
(t divert Flow Equaftatbn._..._—__ara2
(1)
Graate or Oil Segtora - GravIty
Mechanical..— _— - ---
Dtcsdved Air Flotation _ _
_a
(�)
Prechbrinatlon.____� —'
PRIAARYTREITMEN7 UNITS'PfOCESSl3
(a)
Septic Tank (ace definition No. 43)
(b)
Imhoff Tank—
(c)
(d)
Primary Ctarille.rs. —
Settling Ponds or Setting Tanks for Inorganic Non -toxic Matortab (sludge handling facQhias for water
purffication plant, sand, gravel, store, and other minv,g opararlons except recrealbnai activhies such &s earn 2
NDAWTREATME
or gold--_—
7 LUTSPROCESSES
SEOC
(a)
carbonaceous Sups
�0
(1) AoratbnFBph Purity Oxygen sysin
_ _
Dmusad Air�3�J
Mechanical Air System (fixed, GoaikV or rotor)
Separate Skidge R&seration. --
(8j Trh*JN Rter
7
High Rate.
Standard Rate_
—S
Packed---
(li) Dlologhcat Aerated Mar or Aeratad Biological Filter __ __
10
(N) Aerated Lagoons._....—
(v) Rotating Biological Cortactors__________- --—_...-•10
9
(vi) Sand Fillers -krtermMant biological
Recirculating biological
-3
M) Slabillmion Lagoons ---- ----- --
(lot) Single gage syttam for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogerout removal
Mrtfication (tee definhion No. 12)(Poires for this Item have to be in addition to tarn
(5)(a)(i) through
utlllzlnp the azlended &station process (sits ddtnhion No.U) _ --
utnizing other than the extended aeration process.
(s) Nutriers add'..tions to enhance BOO
-)addition.
(:1) Biological Culture (-Super Bugs — ---
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
�0
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen system
0
Dlffucad Air
_—t
a
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)—
So-araie Sludge Rsaerr ion._... --_ _...-.----
(p) Trickling Flier -High Rate.
S
Standard Rate...— — - -- - - ---
Packed
Biological Aerated Flher or Aerated Biological FIItor.
10
Iv) Rotating Biological
Ev)
Sand Fitter - keermtrert
Recirculating biological
01)
TERTiARYORADVANCED TREATMENT WfTSrPROCFSSFS
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
whhout carbon regeneration-._ _
16
whh carbon regeneration....._— -
(b)
Powdered or Granular AcOvaled Carbon Food -
without carbon rageneratlon
with carbon regeneration_
e)
AM •tripping.....—._...-------- .
d)
Denhrfficailon Process_—_.—
e)
Elect
. _.....-5
1)
Foam Separation—.-------- — -- ------•^- ' • _" '
. a
p)
(h)
ion
Land Application of Treated Enivort (tee definhion No. 22b) (not appncablo for sand. gravel atom
and other ttmtlar mining oparations) by high rate Infiltration ----
--�
We
Phosphorous Removal by Blotogicx Processes (See daftnhlon No. 24)M
f
�)
Poflshing Ponds without aerattom
j
whhaeratlon— — ..- ----------�

(a)
(9)
(10)
doused or mechancal.. - _•
(m) Reverse Osmoais.._..».­_Y» _
(n) Sand or f4ixe is Filters - tow rate..—_
Ngh rate _--___» »...__
(o) Tnatmert pre for removal of metat or eyaNde.....
(p) treatment processes for removal of toxic mnated" other than metal or cyanide»
SLJDGE TREATtvtB•IT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Haated (anaarobic) _ »t
Aerobic — ._ —_ 5
Unheated
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or tfemul).. _—_-------_ . — - _ »_._ —_—.. — — — — 5 /
(c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity—
(d)Vacuum Assisted.-- _w —�------------------ --
(d) Sludge
(a) Sludge Condhiorer (chemical or thermal) 1C
(f) Sludge Thickener (gravity).. _ _....» ........------- .---
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unh (not applicable to a unk rated as
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (Including pas storage).. 2
(1) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated.... _ -•5
()) Sludge incinerator (not including activated carbon ngereration)._» .._______ _ . _— —_ _ ».»_ .10
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Rher Press or other similar dewaering devices.
RESIDUALS UTILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (including hcirwrated ash)
(a) Lagoons..... .................. .......... ......... ..........
__._»._..____—__--_-._2
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land _ application _ permit or landfill permit........._ .............. ..... ...»...»..» .__. _ _. ... _...
(c) Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the pennhtee of the wastewater treatment facility-
(a) Chlorination --__...---_._--_--_ --- ..-----__..._..._—._...—____
(b)
(d) Radiation......_.._....._.. ...»......._......__.. »....._._ _...».. —._ .._.»_.»_ _._ _.»._____5
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. tot) (rot applicable to chemical additions rated as kern (3)Q).
(5)(a)(xU. 16)(a)• (6)(b), (y)(b). (7)(s), (oat), (9)(b) or (o)(c) 6 Points each:
List
--- ---------.w----_— --_-------------- — ----^ _---_-----_-5
I41SCELI-ANEOUS WTSrPPOCESSES
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly greater than is common
for domestic waste water...»..._._... ... -....... ._...»......—...».... _—.. ......_._—. »»....».__ ______A
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basic which are Inherent In land application systems)-- 2
(c) Stage Discharge (rot applicable to storage baslns Inherort in land apprication systems) S
(d) Pumps ....... _—--- __».._--_--__--..._.—...__--_--�
(a) Stand -By Power
(f) Thermal Pollution Cortrol
TOTAL------
CLASSFiCATI N
CtrsI ... _.--___—..._..._.._.—_.—__...__—�_--. --_ _ _ _6 25 Points
Class 11._ _ _ .....—.26-50 Points
Points
Class N »___. _-- . — ... » _ -. 66 Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four pofrtts• Induslve, do not require a oertffiod operator.
Faculties having an adlvaied sludge process will be as<Sgred a minimum classiliadbn of Class IL
Fatuities having treatment prooesses for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class iL
Facilities having treatment processas for the bktiogical eomovat of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum ciassificatbn of Class Ill.
A004 DEFNiTIONS
The following definitionts char apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater sffluert; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square toot and may be ehher upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are matntaied In suspension and by which biolog;cal oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through aMcia0y
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or difluslonAU) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours.
(4) Agrlcuhuratly managed she. Any she on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains. Uses, aic.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylona;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide exlremofy high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment deslgned to achieve 'secondary' effluent Omits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical oevlcs in winch centrtfugal force Is used to separate solids from ifqulds or to separate liquids of dffarert donslSor
(9) Chemical Addhlon Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater al an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjusimwa.
alkalinity control, etc.; the capablthy to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific rmuh will be considered one
system; the capabilty to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a ditfsrart application points for different
purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addhion of a chemical compound such as am, aortic chloride, or a polymer to wet sludgs to aulescs the mass prior to
Its application to a dewalsring device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds on holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic, non-loxic materials from sand, graveL
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shalt carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping faclihies or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removat of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification.. A single stage system required to achieve pormh etfiuert limbs an BOD
and ammonla ntrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorinailon. The partial or compiwo reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Donhrilicatlon Process. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to rdtrogen pas;

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