NC0045292_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016

DEC U 2 2015
, . i 1ston-Salem
Regional Office
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
November 30, 2015
Tonya A. Mann, Utilities Director
City of Graham
Graham -Mebane WTP
PO Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane WTP
Alamance County
Dear Permiee:
The Water Quality Permitting Section has received your permit renewal application on November
24, 2015. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional
information is required to complete your permit renewal. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not
expire until -permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit is contingent on
timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. Please respond in a timely manner to
requests for additional information necessary to complete the permit application.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Wren
Thedford at 919-807-6304 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
W rem. -Fkzd f o-ro •
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Winston Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NPDES Unit
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

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P. O. Drawer 357
201 South Main Street
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
RECEIVEDMENRUDWR
NOV 2 4 2015
water Quality
Per+nittinp Sectlort
November 17, 2015
RECEIVED
Mr. Tom Belnick, Supervisor N.C.Dept. of ENR
NCDEQ \ DWR DEC 0 2 C
Point Source Permitting
15
Winston-Salem
1617 Mail Service Center FReqional Office
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Renewal for NPDES Permit No. NCO045292
City of Graham, Alamance County
Dear Mr. Belnick:
The City of Graham request renewal for NPDES Permit No. NCO045292 for the
operation of Water Plant residuals lagoons at the Graham -Mebane Water Treatment
Plant. Please find enclosed the following required items in the City's application
package.
This cover letter and two copies.
2. The original and two copies of the signed application including facility location
map and process schematic.
3. Three copies of Authorized Representative delegation letter.
4. One signed original and two copies of the narrative description of the Sludge
Management Plan for the facility.
Please call me at 336.570.6721 if you have any questions or need additional
information regarding this application package.
Sincerely,
Tonya A. Mann
Utilities Director
Cc: Frankie Maness, Manager, City of Graham

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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO045292
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name City of Graham
Facility Name Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant ECEIVED/DENR/DWR
Mailing Address P.O. Drawer 357 Nn V -.-�� o 4 2015
City Graham
water Quality
State / Zip Code NC, 27253 Permfning Seatlon
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1824 U.S. Hwy 70
City Mebane
State / Zip Code
County
NC, 27302
Alamance
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name City of Graham
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham
NC, 27253
[phone]
[phone]
State ❑
Private ❑
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanoiiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water, Graham -Mebane Lake
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, Filtration, and Disinfection
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Wastewater consist of filter backwash, filter rewash, and settleable solids removed from the
sedimentation process. Wastewater is dischrged into three (3) 500,000 gallon lagoons,
solids settle & clear water discharged to receiving stream.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration: 45 min. Backwash, 15
min rewash, 60 min sludge collection.
11. Plant design potable flowrate 12 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.275 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Back Creek
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate No
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes
Fluoride Yes
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 No
List any other additives below:
Polymer, Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Corrosion inhibitor,
Powdered Activated Carbon.
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
New applicants are highly encouraged to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Tonya A. Mann Utilities Director
Printed name of Person Signing Title
of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Process Schematic
Graham -Mebane WTP
Process Schematic Olh-8/05)
Raw Pumps
Design Cap. 12 MGD
3 x 6.0 MGD
Avg. Production 4.5 MGD
1 x 3.0
Built 1976
Intake
Expanded 2001-03
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Sludge to Land Application
B/W & Sludge Lagoons
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P O. Drawer 357
201 South Main Street
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
November 2, 2015
,lay Zimmerman, Director
NCDEQ, Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dcar Mr. Zimmerman:
In compliance with permitting requirements all applications, reports, or
information submitted to the Director are to be signed by the City Manager or his duly
authorized representative. Additionally regulations state that if a duly authorized
representative is designated, it must be done in writing to the Director by the City
Manager.
By this letter, the City of Graham is notifying the Division of Water Quality that
this authority to sign as "Permittee" is given to the individual holding the position of
Utilities Director. The individual currently in this position is Tonya A. Mann. In the
event the position becomes vacant, the City Manager will sign until the position is filled.
This authority is given for the following permits currently issued to the City of
Graham.
NPDES Permit # NCO045292 (Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant)
NPDES Permit # NCO02121 1 ( Graham Wastewater 'Treatment Plant)
Permit # NCG110021 (Wastewater Treatment Plant Stormwater)
Permit # WQ0003824 (Land Application)
Permit # WQCS00065 (Collection System)
If you have any questions, please call me at 336.570.6700 or write to my attention
to the address above.
Sincerely,
Frankie Maness
City Manager
Cc: NPDES Print Source Unit
PERCS Unit
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Aquifer Protection Section

RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT PLAN
GRAHAM-MEBANE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
NPDES PERMIT No. NCO045292
The Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant uses three 500,000
gallon lagoons to settle and store the periodic discharge of residuals from the
water treatment process. Two lagoons have earthen sides with concrete
bottoms and one has concrete sides and earthen bottom. The supernatant is
discharged to Back Creek in accordance with our current NPDES Permit.
The Ferric residuals are removed at approximate four to six month
intervals. The City has a contract with Synagro, Inc. to remove the residuals
from the lagoons. The residuals are pumped into 6500 gallon tanker trucks
and hauled off to be land applied. The City has its own farm and operates a
land application program in accordance with our Non -Discharge Permit,
WQ0003824. There are currently 58.2 acres permitted for land application.
The Ferric Residuals are surface applied and co -mingled on the fields with
the BioSolids generated from the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility in
accordance with the permit restrictions.
A fescue cover crop is maintained on the fields and is harvested and
used for cattle feed. Fields are maintained and crops harvested in
accordance with the permit requirements.
Nutrient and metal loadings and application rates are calculated and
reported in accordance with WQ0003824 requirements.
All land application activities are performed in accordance with the
WQ0003824 Non -Discharge Permit requirements and EPA 40 CFR Part 503
federal regulations.
.
Tonya A. Mann
Utilities Director
City of Graham

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 28, 2015
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the Graham -Mebane WTP
in Alamance County on May 27, 2015. Tonya Mann, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), and Mike
Champion, Lab Supervisor, were present during 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 August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current permit was
available for review during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2014 through March 2015 showed no
violations of permit limits. All monitoring appears to have been performed per the frequencies specified
in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion operates the lab for the facility. He monitors the following parameters on site: total
residual chlorine, pH, and temperature. The City of Graham WWTP Laboratory analyzes turbidity, total
phosphorus, and total suspended solids samples. Meritech, Inc. handles Total Iron, Total Fluoride, Total
Copper, Manganese, Total Nitrogen, and Whole Effluent Toxicity. Aluminum monitoring is only required
if alum is used as part of the treatment process, and the facility recently switched from alum to ferric
sulfate.
4. Flow Measurement
The operator calculates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be equal to the flow used
during backwashing. The backwashing flow is metered.
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5. Sludge Handling Disposal .
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are land applied on City of Graham property
under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed 430,000 gallons of sludge on May 8, 2014.
Records of sludge removal are maintained with the facility records and reports. The lagoons are cleaned
out on a regular schedule: #1 every year, #2 every other year, and #3 every 5 years.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No issues were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily operations and
maintenance information is well organized. Maintenance activities include the addition of caustic soda if
necessary, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing around the lagoons. Back -Up ORC is James Aiken.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs approximately every 2 to 4 days. The
treatment process of the filter backwash water consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series.
Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2 in series. The filter
backwash is dechlorinated with Captor prior to its discharge to the lagoons.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs
include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the inspection.
Lab data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge Monitoring Reports are
very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the inspection,
the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0045292. 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
cc: WSRO
Central Files

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 2 15 1 3 I NCO045292 111 121 15/05/27 I17 18 L CJ 19 L G 20I
21111111 111111111111111111 1 111111 11111111111 r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------Reserved----------
67 70I_ 71 I I 72 LI N1 ( 73I I 174 75I I I I I I I I80
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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)
10:OOAM 15/05/27
11/08/01
Graham / Mebane WTP
1824 US Hwy 70
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Mebane NC 27302
11:OOAM 15/05/27
16/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Tonya Ane' Mann/ORC/336-578-3264/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 272530357//336-570-6700/3365135502
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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-'A� ;j pg/aD'S
4. dlX,4 -7-4-q&)o
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 N00045292 h 1 121 15/05/27 117 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current permit
was available for review during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2014 through March 2015 showed no
violations of permit limits. All monitoring appears to have been performed per the frequencies specified
in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion operates the lab for the facility. He monitors the following parameters on site: total
residual chlorine, pH, and temperature. The City of Graham WWTP Laboratory analyzes turbidity, total
phosphorus, and total suspended solids samples. Meritech, Inc. handles Total Iron, Total Fluoride,
Total Copper, Manganese, Total Nitrogen, and Whole Effluent Toxicity. Aluminum monitoring is only
required if alum is used as part of the treatment process, and the facility recently switched from alum
to ferric sulfate.
4. Flow Measurement
The operator calculates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be equal to the flow used
during backwashing. The backwashing flow is metered.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are land applied on City of Graham
property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed 430,000 gallons of sludge on May 8,
2014. Records of sludge removal are maintained with the facility records and reports. The lagoons are
cleaned out on a regular schedule: #1 every year, #2 every other year, and #3 every 5 years.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No issues were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily operations and
maintenance information is well organized. Maintenance activities include the addition of caustic soda if
necessary, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing around the lagoons. Back -Up ORC is James
Aiken.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs approximately every 2 to 4 days.
The treatment process of the filter backwash water consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in
series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2 in series.
The filter backwash is dechlorinated with Captor prior to its discharge to the lagoons.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection. Lab data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge Monitoring
Reports are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the inspection,
the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
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Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 05/27/2015
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ N ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Maintenance activities include sludge removal from the lagoons and mowing around the
lagoons.
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?
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Comment: The permit became effective August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
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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?
0
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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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?
0
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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0
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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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N
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
N
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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?
0
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0045292
Inspection Date: 05/27/2015
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment. -
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane wTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
Liquid
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Comment: The filter backwash is dechlorinated with Captor prior to its discharge to the lagoons.
Lagoons
Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
3
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
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0
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
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# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
0
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
0
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Are dikes free of seepage?
N
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Are dikes free of erosion?
N
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
0
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Permit: NC0045292
Inspection Date: 05/27/2015
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: The lagoons are gravity fed.
Yes No NA NE
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IPP" 15 9:55:24 AM WWTP CITY OF GRAHAM 336 513 5502 1/3
Water Pollution Control, System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
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Signature: Date: /� A _ /S
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Collection System
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Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
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Certificate Type / Grade / Number: _ i'aG ( 9122941 _ Work Phone #: (336_) S'73.3UP
Signature: �.w "}MA.-k� ...__ Date: lTIt
"I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator In Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as sot forth in 15A NCAC 080 .0204 and railing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Ccritflcation Commission"
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: r, �Qm A-1 AA9n V.
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: PC i G 95q & q Work Phone #:
Signature:'. Ecl—t_'_P_�_ Date;
"I ccrtiry tl t I a e to my designation as a Back-up Opdhn n Responsible Charge for the facility noted, I understand and will abide by the
rules and re Lions pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 080.0205 and falling to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Co"Imission."
...................................................................................................................................................
Mail, fax or email the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax; 919.715.2726
original to; Email.- certl>oMin0nodenr.aoy
Mail or feLtr a copy to the Asheville
appropriate Regional Ofce. 2090 US Hwy 70
Swunnanoa 28778
Fax: [phone]
Phone: 828,296.4500
Washington
943 Washington Sq Mail
Washington 27889
Fra: 212.946.9215
Phone: [phone]
Fayetteville
Mooresville
Raleigh
225 Green St
610 E Center Ave
3800 Barrett Dr
Suite 714
Suite 301
Raleigh 27609
Fayetteville 28301-5043
Mooresville 28115
Fax: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
i•ax:704.663.6040
Phono:919,791,4200
Phone.[phone]
Phone:[phone]
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
127 Cardinal Dr
585 Waughtown St
Wilmington 28405-2845
Winston-Salem 27107
Fax: [phone]
Fax: 336.4;F �
Phone:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
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Jan/29/2015 9:55:24 AM WWTP CITY OF GRAHAM 336 513 5502 2/3
Facility Name: Permit #:
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
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Print Full Name: lam. 1 ' r _
Certificate Type / Gra a /Number; 0 Work Phone #: .S 74 Q
-73#/ :t2 _$' 2 Signature: k • & -Date: _1z- 2 d
"1 certify that I agree to my designation as a back-up Operator in Responsible Charge flor the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to ilia responsibilities ofthe BU ORC as sot Ibrth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and railing 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:
Work Phone #: f j
Signature: Date;
"I certily 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 or the BU ()RC as set forth in I SA NCAC 080 ,0205 and IbIling 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 [lack -up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. 1 understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations portaining to the responsibilities or the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 080 .0205 mid failing to do so can msult in
Disciplinary Actions by the.Water Pollution,Certification
,".
Control System Operators Cficatio :Commission., •...................'
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (RU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #;
Signature: 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 orthe Bl1 ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 080 .0205 and railing to do so can result in
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Disciplinary Actions b the Water Pollution Control Systcm Operators Certification Commission,"
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015 9:55:24 AM WWTP CITY OF GRAHAM 336 513 5502 3/3
North Cnrolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board
1635 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1635
-044M -+ e itwt o{z, c. [phone]
FAX: [phone]
ckax+ z 0M Iy ORC DESIGNATION FORM
System Name: dra 44M, djjprJ-R- WrP
System is classified as: (Check all that apply)
Purchase
❑ NO Treatment
PWS ID: Nita a i p 15" County: jgAm ft4 �
r erd i- (Mick
Surface
A,
B ❑
C ❑
Owner Name: C:r*A*-h,
Well
A ❑
B ❑
C ❑
D ❑
Address: . 4 • -Dc Awr 3S`7
Distribution
A ❑
B ❑
C ❑
D ❑
n�GR,�t Al z 74.
# of Points # of Connections:
Tele: 3i3b -576- 611 FAX: 336 -5"Q ^55-oz--
Cross Colunection (�i` Yes ❑ No
❑ Distribution ORC is Mgt IF system has a
Owner E-IYIaII; ?a�
treatment ORC and serves 100 or fewer connections.
ater is Treated ❑ 'Water is Purchased/Retreated
❑ Distribution ORC Required if no Treatment ORC
A treatment ORC is required.
on Staff
Treatment ORC
Distribution ORC
Operator's Certification Level:
Certlficntlon #
pant U
Operator's Certification Level:
Certification #
A B ❑ C ❑ D ❑ ❑ Well ❑ Surface
A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑ Distribution
Name:
Name:
Address: 0, Q- lcP -er 7
Address:
&�A-�n f[C Z-7163
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- -
Tele; Work Sib 57J?--3a&9 Home ( ) _
Tele: Work ( ) _.._. _._._ _ Home � 1
Designated ORC Signature Lk
Designated ORC Signature
Previous ORC: , onna S rvi. G'Ai zo,
Previous ORC:
❑ Cross Connection Control ORC is needed if the distribution system has a need for five or more testable
backflow prevention assemblies as required by 15A NCAC 18C ,0406(b).
Cross Connection ORC
Written permission must be obtained from the Board to use the same
operator as ORC for more than one typo of system. The ORC must hold
Certification #
the proper level of certifications. If you wish an operator to be designated
for more than one type of system, please attach a letter to this form and it
Name:
will be submitted for the Board's review at our next quarterly Board
meeting. Board meetings are held March, Juno, September and
December.
Address:
I certify this in zoration is accurate and complete.
Signature
Tele: Work ( ) Home ( _
Title: - e-S
Designated ORC Signature
Date:
Previous ORC:
*** Signatures are REQUMED by owner and ORC(s). ***

pppppr,
NCDE R
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvada, III
Governor Director Secretary
March 21, 2014
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO046292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the Graham -
Mebane WTP in Alamance County on March 13, 2014. Mike Carson, Operator in Responsible
Charge (ORC), was present during 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 August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current permit
was available for review during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from November 2012 through November 2013
showed one daily and one monthly violation of Total Suspended Solids limits in June. All monitoring
appears to have been performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Supervisor for the facility. Water Treatment Plant staff analyzes
the following samples at the lab on site: Total Residual Chlorine, pH, and Temperature. The City of
Graham WWTP Laboratory analyzes Turbidity, Total Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids
samples for the facility. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Total Iron, Total Fluoride, Total Copper, Manganese,
Total Nitrogen, and Whole Effluent Toxicity. Aluminum monitoring is only required if alum is used as
part of the treatment process. The facility recently switched from alum to ferric sulfate.
4. Flow Measurement
The operator calculates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be equal to the flow used
during backwashing. The backwashing flow is metered.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed 155,000 gallons of
North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 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
Internet: www.ncwater.org Naturally
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

4liqsludge on June 25, 2013. Records of sludge removal are maintained with the facility, records and
reports. The lagoons are cleaned out on a regular schedule.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No issues were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily operations and
maintenance information is well organized. Maintenance activities include the addition of caustic
soda, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing around the lagoons. Back -Up ORC is Tonya Mann,
Grade I.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs approximately every 3 to 4 days.
The treatment process of the filter backwash water consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in
series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2 in series.
Filter backwash is dechlorinated with Captor.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection. Lab data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge
Monitoring Reports are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0045292. 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
cc: WSRO
Central Files

r
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
A 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 I N I 2 1 5 I 31 NCO045292 111 121t 14/03/13 117 18I C I 19I S I 20 UI
1.1 -J
Remarks
21111111111111IIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIII111111IIIIII III6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------ —---- —--------- Reserved ------------------ —
67 I _I 69 70131 71 IU 72 73' I J 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Graham / Mebane WTP
01:00 PM 14/03/13
11/08/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane NC 27302
02:30 PM 14/03/13
16/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Tonya Ane' Mann/ORC/336-578-3264/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 272530357//336-570-6700/3365135502
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/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
J
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NC0045292 11 12, 14/03/13 17
Inspection Type
181 ,
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current permit was
available for review during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from November 2012 through November 2013 showed one
daily and one monthly violation of Total Suspended Solids limits in June. All monitoring appears to have
been performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Supervisor for the facility. Water Treatment Plant staff analyzes the
following samples at the lab on site: Total Residual Chlorine, pH, and Temperature. The City of Graham
WWTP Laboratory analyzes Turbidity, Total Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids samples for the
facility. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Total Iron, Total Fluoride, Total Copper, Manganese, Total Nitrogen, and
Whole Effluent Toxicity. Aluminum monitoring is only required if alum is used as part of the treatment
process. The facility recently switched from alum to ferric sulfate.
4. Flow Measurement
The operator calculates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be equal to the flow used during
backwashing. The backwashing flow is metered.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on, City of Graham
property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed 155,000 gallons of sludge on June 25,
2013. Records of sludge removal are maintained with the facility records and reports. The lagoons are
cleaned out on a regular schedule.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No issues were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily operations and
maintenance information is well organized. Maintenance activities include the addition of caustic soda,
sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing around the lagoons. Back -Up ORC is Tonya Mann, Grade I.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs approximately every 3 to 4 days. The
treatment process of the filter backwash water consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series.
Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2 in series. Filter backwash
is dechlorinated with Captor.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs
include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the inspection. Lab
data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge Monitoring Reports are very well
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organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the inspection, the
effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
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Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 03/13/2014
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n ❑ ■ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Maintenance activities include sludge removal from the lagoons and
mowing around the lagoons.
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The permit became effective August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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NermFpr'
it- NC0045292
pection Date: 03/13/2014
I
Standby Power
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 ran smoothly on generator during a recent snow and ice storm.
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: The lagoons are gravity fed.
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: Samples are placed on ice in cooler after collection and delivered to City of
Graham WWTP for pick-up by Meritech.
Yes
No
NA
NE
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Yes
No
NA
NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0045292
- Inspection Date: 03/13/2014
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
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 Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The operator calculates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be
equal to the flow used during backwashing. The backwashing flow is metered.
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
n
n
■
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
❑
■
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
❑
❑
■
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑
■
Q
Comment: Filter backwash is dechlorinated with Captor.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
0
❑
■
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power
Yes No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■ 0
❑
Q
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■ Q
00
Is the generator tested under load?
■ Q
Q
Q
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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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
January 18, 2013
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Permit No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Jenny Graznak and Aana Taylor -Smith of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection at the Graham -Mebane WTP in Alamance County on January 16, 2013. Mike Carson,
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 August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current permit
was available for review during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from November 2011 through October 2012 showed
no limit violations. All monitoring was performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Coordinator for the facility's on -site laboratory. Water Treatment
Plant staff analyzes the following samples at the lab on site: Total Residual Chlorine, pH, and
Temperature. The City of Graham WWTP analyzes Turbidity, Total Phosphorus, and Total
Suspended Solids samples for the facility. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Aluminum, Total Iron, Total
Fluoride, Total Copper, Manganese, Total Nitrogen, and Whole Effluent Toxicity.
4. Flow Measurement
The operator calculates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be equal to the flow used
for backwashing, which is metered.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed 248,000 gallons of
sludge on July 25. 2012. Receipts from this service are maintained with the facility's records.
Lagoon #1 is cleaned out approximately once per year. Lagoon #2 is cleaned out approximately
every 2-3 years. Lagoon #3 is cleaned out approximately every 5 years.
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

6. Operations & Maintenance
No problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance
and maintenance information is very well organized. Maintenance activities
lime, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing around the lagoons.
The daily operations
include the addition of
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing typically occurs approximately every 3 to
4 days. The backwash water treatment process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in
series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2 in series.
Backwash is dechlorinated prior to discharge.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection. Lab data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge
Monitoring Reports are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0045292. 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,
1III PXOR-Rdr
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Protection Section
Regional Supervisor
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Complanninp- Inspection Rapnrt
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 1 5 I 31 NCO045292 111 121 13/01/16 117 181 C I 19I S I 20IU
!_ !J
Remarks
21111111111111111111II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --- —-------- ---Reserved-----------
67I 169 7013 71 U 72I N I 73 Lij 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00 PM 13/01/16
11/08/01
Graham / Mebane WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane NC 27302
02:30 PM 13/01/16
16/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 272530357//336-570-6700/3365135502 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/
nn
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office�/Phoonne and Fax Numbers Date
09 l�
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 01/16/2013
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
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: Maintenance activities include the addition of lime, sludge removal from
lagoons, and mowing around the lagoons.
Permit V.. IJn NA uC
(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? ■ 11 ❑ ❑
Comment: The permit became effective August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016.
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■ ❑
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■ ❑
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■ ❑
❑
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
0
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■ 0011
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?
❑ ❑
■
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■ ❑
❑
❑
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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Permit: NC0045292 Owner -Facility: Graham /Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 01/16/2013 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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?
❑ ❑
■
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Comment: The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.
At the time of the inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
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: The operator calculates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be
equal to the flow used for backwashing, which is metered.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
(s the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
❑
■
❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑
■
❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑
❑
■
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 3
Are lagoons operated in? Series
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Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 01/16/2013
Lagoons
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
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:
Yes No NA NE
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Pat McCrory
Governor
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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
September 10, 2013
Mr. Victor R. Quick, Treatment Plants Superintendent
City of Graham
Post Office Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Case # NOV-2013-LV-0525
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NCO045292
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
A review of the self -monitoring report for the Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant for the month of June
2013 revealed the following violation of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Total Suspended Solids
6/11/2013
30 mg/1
33.45 mg/1
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Total Suspended Solids
6/2013
45 mg/1
52 mg/1
Monthly Average
Exceeded
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) 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 at [phone] or at
jenny. raznak(a ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Section
Division of Water Resources
cc: Central Files — SWP
WSRO — SWP
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
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Chuck Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 24, 2012
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES General Permit No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant — Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the
Graham -Mebane WTP in Alamance County on January 18, 2012. Mike Carson, 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 August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. Additional monitoring
requirements were added to the new permit: Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Whole Effluent
Toxicity. The Settleable Solids monitoring requirement was removed. Upstream and
downstream monitoring requirements were also removed.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from November 2010 through October 2011
showed no limit violations. All monitoring was performed per the frequencies specified in the
permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Coordinator for the facility's on -site laboratory. Water
Treatment Plant staff analyzes the following samples at the lab on site: Total Residual Chlorine,
pH, and Temperature. The City of Graham WWTP analyzes Turbidity, Total Phosphorus, and
Total Suspended Solids samples for the facility. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Aluminum, Total Iron,
Total Fluoride, Total Copper, Manganese, Total Nitrogen, and Whole Effluent Toxicity.
4. Flow Measurement
Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be equal to the flow used
for backwashing, which is metered.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number W00003824. Synagro last removed 347,200 gallons of
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
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally
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sludge from Lagoon #1 on December 6, 2011. Receipts from this service are maintained with
the facility's records. Lagoon #1 is cleaned out approximately once per year. Lagoon #2 is
cleaned out approximately every 2-3 years. Lagoon #3 is cleaned out approximately every 5
years.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily
operations and maintenance information is very well organized. Maintenance activities include
the addition of lime, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing around the lagoons.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing typically occurs approximately every
3 to 4 days. The backwash water treatment process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged
in series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2 in
series.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection. Lab data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge
Monitoring Reports are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0045292. 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,
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Protection Section
Regional Supervisor
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

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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
' INI 2 151 31 NCO045292 111 121 12/01/18 117 181 C I 191 S I 20I 1
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA -------------------------Reserved---------- — —
671 169 70131 711 1 721 N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 12/01/18
11/08/01
Graham / Mebane WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane INC 27302
11:30 AM 12/01/18
16/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Victor R Quick///
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 272530357//336-570-6700/33651'.5502
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 GraznakWSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ / Z� 11 z
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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.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 01/18/2012
owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
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 n n ■
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? 0 n ■ fl
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ ❑ n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ Q Q fl
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? MOD
Comment: The permit became effective August 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016.
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?
■ 0 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 n ■ Q
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 n 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■ n n n
■ n n Q
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Page # 4

Permit: NC0045292
Inspection Date: 01/18/2012
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
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
n
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
■
o
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
o
■
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
Cl
■
n
Is the flow meter operational?
n
n
■
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
■
o
Comment: Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons to be
equal to the flow used for backwashing, which is metered.
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
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
■
n
❑
❑
Comment: The generator for the water treatment plant will run the entire facility,
including the backwash pump.
Lagoons
Yes No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
3
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
n
■
n
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
n
n
n
Page # 5

Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 01/18/2012
Lagoons
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
Owner -Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: Synagro last removed 347,200 gallons of sludge from Lagoon #1 on
December 6, 2011.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: Parameters are performed by Meritech, Inc., Graham WWTP Lab, and the
on -site lab at the WTP.
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:
Yes No NA NE
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
March 15, 2012
Mr. Victor R. Quick, Treatment Plants Superintendent
City of Graham
Post Office Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY — DECEMBER 2011
^!PDES Permit No. NC0045292
Graham/Mebane WTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
N.C.Dept. of ENR
MAR 2 2 2012
Winston-Salem
Reqional Office
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the December 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the
following parameter(s):
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Reporting Requirement
Total Manganese
Oct -Nov -Dec
None
Quarterly
Failure to provide timely and accurate DMRs is a violation of your NPDES permit. If this violation is
due to a transcription error, and certifiable data are available to rectify the noncompliance, we ask
that you please submit an amended DMR(s) to the Division of Water Quality by April 1, 2012. Send
copies of the amended report to:
Central Files and Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 585 Waughtown Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessrnents of civil
penalties. Violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each
violation. Any efforts undertaken to bring the facility back into compliance are not an admission of
culpability. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and extent of harm
to the environment, and the duration and gravity of the violation(s) will be considered in any future
actions undertaken. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336)
771-5000.
Sincerely,
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 Affrmative Action Employer
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
NorthCarolina
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation,
maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information 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."
Victor R. Quick
Permittee (Please print or type)
Signature
Date
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P.O. Drawer 357, Graham, NC 27253 [phone] 5/31/2016
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
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00010 Temperature
00556 Oil & Grease
00951 Total Fluoride
01067 Nickel
50060 Total
00076 Turbidity
00600 Total Nitrogen
01002 Total Arsenic
01077 Silver
Residual
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
01092 Zinc
Chlorine
00082 Color (ADMII)
00625 Total Kjeldahl
01207 Cadmium
01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity
00630 Nitrates(Nitrites
01032 Hexavalent Chromium
01147 Total Selenii
71860 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
01034 Chromium
31616 Fecal Colifa 71900 Mercury
03100 BODS
00665 Total Phosphorous
32730 Total Pheno 81551 Xylene
00340 COD
00720 Cyanide
01307 Total Cobalt
34235 Benzene
00400 pH
00745 Total Sulfide
01042 Copper
34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended
00927 Total Magnesium
38260 MBAS
Residue
00929 Total Sodium
01045 Iron
39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter
00940 Total Chloride
01051 Lead
50060 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling; the Water Quality Compisrwe Group at [phone], extension 581 or 534
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in
facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B)
— if signed by other than the pernittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
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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
March 15, 2012
Mr. Victor R. Quick, Treatment Plants Superintendent
City of Graham
Post Office Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY — DECEMBER 2011
NPDES Permit No. NCO045292
Graham/Mebane WTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
A review of the December 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the
following parameter(s):
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Re ortin Requirement
Total Manganese
Oct -Nov -Dec
None
Quarterly
Failure to provide timely and accurate DMRs is a violation of your NPDES permit. If this violation is
due to a transcription error, and certifiable data are available to rectify the noncompliance, we ask
that you please submit an amended DMR(s) to the Division of Water Quality by April 1, 2012. Send
copies of the amended report to:
Central Files and Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 585 Waughtown Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil
penalties. Violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each
violation. Any efforts undertaken to bring the facility back into compliance are not an admission of
culpability. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and extent of harm
to the environment, and the duration and gravity of the violation(s) will be considered in any future
actions undertaken. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336)
771-5000.
Sincerely,
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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
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
One
NorthCarolina
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Monthly Average Violations
Permit Limit DMR Value °Io Over Limit
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Victor R. Quick, Utilities Director
City of Graham
PO Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Dear Mr. Quick:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
June 28, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
N.C. Deot. of ENR
JUL 12 2m
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO045292
Graham/Mebane WTP — Class PC-1
Alamance County
Division (DWQ) personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Your April 12, 2011 letter to the DWQ requested the following changes to the draft permit:
1. "The Monitoring requirement for flow remains as they are in the existing permit."
a. The Measurement Frequency has been changed to 2/month and the Sample type is
changed to Instantaneous with the duration of the flow also required to be reported
(Footnote 1).
2. "A footnote to require Monitoring only if fluoride is being used as part of the treatment process."
a. Footnote #3 had been be added requiring monitoring only if the permittee backwashes with
fluoridated finish water.
3. "A footnote identical to the existing permit for Aluminum and Iron."
a. Footnote #4 has been added requiring monitoring only if alum is used as part of the
treatment process.
b. The Monitoring requirement for Iron is part of the revised "Water Treatment Strategy
(October 2009) and must remain in your permit.
4. "Remove the requirement to continue monitoring for total phosphorus."
a. The Quarterly Monitoring requirement for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus is part of the
revised - Water Treatment Strategy (October 2009) - which indicates that facilities should
monitor for nutrients if discharging to Nutrient Sensitive waters (NSW). Your facility
discharges to Back Creek classified as C — NSW which requires these two monitoring
requirements in your permit.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: 91M07-63871 FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/home
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer mially

The following modifications in the February 16, 2011 draft permit remain in the final permit:
• The classification of Big Laurel Creek has been changed to C — Trout ORW.
• The site map has been updated to reflect latitude & longitude values for your discharge point.
• Parameter codes have been added to the effluent page.
• Footnotes have been modified and added.
• Additional monitoring requirements have been added for the following Pollutants of Concern:
o Turbidity — 2/month sampling.
o Copper — Quarterly sampling.
o Zinc — Quarterly sampling.
o Manganese — Quarterly sampling
o Whole Effluent Toxicity (Monitoring only) — Quarterly sampling.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt
of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone
number [phone] or email at (bob.guerrae-ncdenr.aov).
ince ely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO045292
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office / Surface Water Protection — Corey Basinger
Aquatic Toxicology / Susan Meadows
NPDES Unit
Central files

.rmit NCO045292
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 Graham
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Graham/Mebane WTP
1824 US Highway 70
West of Mebane
Alamance County
to receiving waters designated as Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, 11, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2011.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2016.
Signed this day June 28, 2011.
Cole . Sullins, Director
Di on of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO045292 7qlq
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.
The City of Graham is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a Conventional Water Treatment Plant with a discharge of filter
backwash. Wastewater treatment components consist of:
• Three (3) 500,000 gallon backwash and Sludge lagoons
• Dechlorination
The facility is located at the Graham/Mebane WTP, on 1824 US Highway 70, West of
Mebane in Alamance County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
Back Creek, classified C - NSW waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.

PPVPermit NCO045292
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location
50050 - Flow
2/Month
Instantaneous'
Effluent
00530 —Total Suspended Solids
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00400 - pH
6.0 — 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
50060 - Total Residual Chlorine
28 pg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00076 — Turbidity
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
01105 - Aluminum3
Quarterly4
Grab
Effluent
01045 -Total Iron
Quarterly4
Grab
Effluent
00951 —Total Fluorides
Quarterly4
Grab
Effluent
01042 - Total Copper
Quarterly4
Grab
Effluent
01055 - Manganese
Quarterly4
Grab
Effluent
00665 - Total Phosphorus (TP)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
00600 - Total Nitrogen (TN)e
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
TGP3B - Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1) For Instantaneous flow monitoring the duration of the discharges must be reported.
2) The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/I to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified
laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/I.
3) Aluminum monitoring is required only if alum is used as part of the treatment process.
4) Parameter should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
5) Fluoride shall be monitored if facility backwashes with fluoridated finish water
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.
7) Chronic Toxicity Monitoring P/F (Ceriodaphnia Dubia) @ 10.87 %, during the months of March, June, September,
and December. See Part I, Condition A. (2.). Further studies will be required to determine the cause of toxicity, if
any. The collection of samples shall coincide with the sampling of other parameters.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.

mit NC00452k.
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina (Ceriodaphnia Dubia) Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 10.87 %. The testing shall be
performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test. The tests will be performed during the months of
March, June, September and December. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
Permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed
in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. 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 Section at
the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test requirement will revert to
quarterly in the months specified above.
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.
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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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 13, 2010
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES General Permit No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant — Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the
Graham -Mebane WTP in Alamance County on October 12, 2010. Mike Champion, Laboratory
Coordinator, was present for the inspection since Mike Carson, ORC, had a family emergency.
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 March 1, 2007 and expires May 31, 2011.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from August 2009 through July 2010 showed no
limit violations. All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Coordinator for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff
analyzes the following samples: Settleable Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, pH, and
Temperature. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Aluminum, Total Fluoride, and Total Nitrogen. The City
of Graham WWTP analyzes Turbidity, Total Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids samples
for the facility. Iron monitoring is not required since iron is not used in the treatment process.
4. Flow Measurement
Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a weekly basis by the
volume of backwash, taking into consideration the volume that is used for re -wash.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed approximately one
million gallons of sludge from Lagoons #1 and #2 September 2010. Receipts from this service
are maintained with the facility records. Lagoon #1 is cleaned out approximately once per year.
Lagoon #2 is cleaned out approximately every 2-3 years. Lagoon #3 is cleaned out
approximately every 5 years.
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
One
NorthCarolina
Awaally

6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily
operations and maintenance logbook is very well organized. Maintenance activities include the
addition of lime, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing. Buddy, the rescue dog from the
Alamance County Alamance Shelter, is still a valuable member of the WTP staff. His task is to
keep the lake and lagoons free of geese.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis.
Drinking water regulations mandate no more than 96 hours on a filter. The backwash water
treatment process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series. Effluent is discharged
from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2 in series.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection. Lab data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge
Monitoring Reports are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0045292. 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,
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Protection Section
Regional Supervisor
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 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 I SI 31 NCO045292 Ill 121 10/10/12 117 18I CI 191 SI 20I I
Remarks
21I1111111IIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved ----------------- ----
67I 169 70131 71 U 72 I N I 73I I 1W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00 PM 10/10/12
07/03/01
Graham / Mebane WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane NC 27302
02:30 PM 10/10/12
11/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Name, Address of Responsible Official(Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick, PO Drawer 357 Graham NC
No
272530357//336-570-6700/3365135502
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/ 10 I � 3/lb
/
Signature of Man 9ement Q A iewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous e itions are obsolete.
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Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
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 ■ ❑ ❑ Cl
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 ❑ ❑
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
n
Comment: The permit became expires May 31, 2011.
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?
■
❑
❑
❑
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?
■
❑
❑
❑
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
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
n
■
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
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: N00045292
Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane VVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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:
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: The backwash water treatment process consists of three settling lagoons,
arranged in series.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
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Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 10/12/2010
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: Analysis that is not performed by the City's WTP or WWTP laboratories is
performed by Meritech through contract.
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:
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RECEIVED
N.C. Dent. of E"I
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
VICTOR R QUICK
UTILITIES DIRECTOR
CITY OF GRAHAM
PO DRAWER 357
GRAHAM NC 27253
Dear Mr. Quick:
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
November 19, 2010
NOV 2 2 2010
Winston-S-'-, '
Regional C" -
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO045292
Graham/Mebane WTP
Alamance County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on November 18, 2010. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Jeff Poupart at
[phone].
Sincerely,
I 01M 4 1 E 3 -
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAI. FILES
Winston-Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] ! FAX: [phone] i Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 1 '�� //
An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer NatK `l'I

Tidy of (6rallam
P.O. Drawer 357
201 South Main Street
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NCDENR \ DWQ
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
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November 17, 2010
RE: Renewal for NPDES Permit No. NCO045292
City of Graham, Alamance County
The City of Graham request renewal for NPDES Permit No. NCO045292 for the
operation of alum residuals lagoons at the Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant.
Please find enclosed the following required items in the city's application package.
1. This cover letter and two copies.
2. The original and two copies of the signed application including facility location
map and process schematic.
3. Three copies of Authorized Representative delegation letter.
4. One signed original and two copies of the narrative description of the Sludge
Management Plan for the facility.
Please call me at 336.570.6721 if you have any questions or need additional
information regarding this application package.
Sincerel ,
Victor R. Quick
Utilities Director
Cc: Chris Rollins, Manager, City of Graham
Mike Carson, Supervisor, Graham -Mebane Water Plant

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number NCO045292- I
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
City of Graham
Facility Name
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
Mailing Address
P.O. Drawer 357
City
Graham
State / Zip Code
NC, 27253
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as
above
Street Address or State Road 1824 U.S. Hwy 70
City
Mebane
State / Zip Code
NC, 27302
County
Alamance
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name City of Graham
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Mailing Address P.O. Drawer 357
City Graham N .0 V 18 2010 1
State / Zip Code NC, 27253
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
S. Type of treatment plant:

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water, Graham -Mebane hake
T. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, Filtration, and Disinfection
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Wastewater consist of filter rewash, filter backwash, and settleable solids removed from the
sedimentation process. Wastewater is discharged to three (3) 500,000 gallon lagoons
where the solids are allowed to settle and the clear water is dischrged to the receiving
stream.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent 10
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration: 15-20 min. filter rewash,
15-20 min. filter backwash, sedimentation basin cleaned about every 2 to 3 months.
11. Plant design potable flowrate 12 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.183 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude).
Back Creek

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Aluminum Sulfate, Polymer, Bleach, Fluoride, Sodium Hydroxide, Corrosion inhibitor,
THM-R, Ammonia, and Potassium Permanganate.
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No 0
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
> Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-I5:
New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Victor R. Ouick Utilities Director
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

Process Schematic
Graham -Mebane WTP
Process Schematic Wh-8/05)
Raw Pumps
Design Cap. 12 MGD 3 x 6.0 MGD Graham -Mebane Lake 650
Avg. Production 4.5 MGD 1 x 3.0 ac-250 BO gal
Built 1976 Intake
Expanded 2001-03
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DENR 39W (Revised 9-97) Side B
Public Water Supply Section (Review 9.00)

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P.O. Drawer 357
201 South Main Street
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
September 14, 2006
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Klimek -
In compliance with permitting requirements all applications, reports, or
information submitted to the Director are to be signed by the City Manager or his duly
authorized representative. Additionally regulations state that if a duly authorized
representative is designated, it must be done in writing to the Director by the City
Manager.
By this letter, the City of Graham is notifying the Division of Water Quality that
this authority to sign as "Permittee" is given to the individual holding the position of
Utilities Director. The individual currently in this position is Victor R. Quick. In the
event the position becomes vacant, the City Manager will sign until the position is filled.
This authority is given for the following permits currently issued to the City of
Graham.
NPDES Permit # NC0045292 (Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant)
NPDES Permit # NC0021211 ( Graham Wastewater Treatment Plant)
Permit # NCG110021 (Wastewater Treatment Plant Stormwater)
Permit # WQ0003824 (Land Application)
Permit # WQCS00065 (Collection System)
If you have any questions, please call me at 336.570.6700 or write to my attention
to the address above.
MY,
Chris Rollins
City Manager
Cc: NPDES Point Source Unit
PERCS Unit
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Aquifer Protection Section

RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT PLAN
GRAHAM-MEBANE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
NPDES PERMIT No. NCO045292
The Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant uses three 500,000
gallon lagoons to settle and store the periodic discharge of residuals from the
water treatment process. Two lagoons have earthen sides with cement
bottoms and one has cement sides and earthen bottom. The supernatant is
discharged to Back Creek in accordance with our current NPDES Permit.
The Alum residuals are removed at approximate four to six month
intervals. The City has a contract with Synagro, Inc. to remove the residuals
from the lagoons. The residuals are pumped into 6500 gallon tanker trucks
and hauled off to be land applied. The City has its own farm and operates a
land application program in accordance with our Non -Discharge Permit,
WQ0003824. There are currently 89.4 acres permitted for land application.
The Alum Residuals are surface applied and co -mingled on the fields with
the BioSolids generated from the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility in
accordance with the permit restrictions.
A fescue cover crop is maintained on the fields and is harvested and
used for cattle feed. Fields are maintained and crops harvested in
accordance with the permit requirements.
Nutrient and metal loadings and application rates are calculated and
reported in accordance with WQ0003824 requirements.
All land application activities are performed in accordance with the
WQ0003824 Non -Discharge Permit requirements and EPA 40 CFR Part 503
federal regulations.
Victor R. Quick
Utilities Director
City of Graham

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December 8, 2008
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Permit No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the
Graham -Mebane WTP in Alamance County on December 3, 2008. Mike Carson, 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 new permit became effective March 1, 2007 and expired May 31, 2011. A Total Residual
Chlorine limit of 17 ug/L took effect on September 1, 2008.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2007 through September 2008
showed no limit violations. All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the
permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Coordinator for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff
analyzes the following samples: Settleable Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, pH, Turbidity and
Temperature. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Aluminum, Total Fluoride. The City of Graham WWTP
analyzes Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids samples for the facility.
Iron monitoring is not required since iron is not used in the treatment process.
4. Flow Measurement
Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a weekly basis by the
volume of backwash, taking into consideration the volume that is used for re -wash.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed approximately one
million gallons of sludge from Lagoons #1 and #3 on March 6, 2008. Receipts from this service
were available for review during the inspection. Lagoon #1 is cleaned out approximately once
per year. Lagoon #2 is cleaned out approximately every 2-3 years. Lagoon #3 is cleaned out
approximately every 5 years.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Phone [phone] Customer Service NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Winston Salem, NC 27107 FAX [phone] Naturally
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

Mr. V. Quick
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December 8, 2008
6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily
operations and maintenance logbook is very well organized. Maintenance activities include the
addition of lime, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing. Buddy, a dog from the Alamance
County Alamance Shelter, is a relatively new addition to the staff at the WTP. His task is to
keep the lake and lagoons free of geese.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis.
Drinking water regulations mandate no more than 96 hours on a filter. The backwash water
treatment process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series. Effluent is discharged
from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection. Lab data, chain of custody reports, equipment calibration sheets and Discharge
Monitoring Reports are very well organized and maintained.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
The facility was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0045292. 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,
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Protection Section
Regional Supervisor
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 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 I51 31 NCO045292 111 121 08/12/03 117 181CI 191s1 201
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----- —-------------- ----Reserved --------- --- ---- --
671 169 701 31 711 1 721 NJ 73 I 1 I 74 . 75I III 11 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)
Graham / Mebane WTP
01:00 PM 08/12/03
07/03/01
Exit Time/Date —
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane NC 27302
02:30 PM 08/12/03
11/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James M. Carson//336-578-3264 /
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Name, Address of Responsible Officialfritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 27253//336-570-6700/3365135502
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 E Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
(�J-UtZ6 4 '0/tat�
Signature of Mana ement Q A Revie er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 12/03/2008
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n ❑ ■ n
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
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 12/03/2008
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
Nt
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
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Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
n
■
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
n
n
Comment: Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a
weekly basis by the volume of backwash, taking into consideration the volume that is
used for re -wash.
Lagoons
Yes
NO
NA N
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
3
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
n
n
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
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n n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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n n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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Are dikes free of seepage?
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n
n n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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n
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
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n
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# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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Permit: NCO045292 Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 12/03/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
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
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
n
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
In
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
n
n
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Is the tubing clean?
n
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
n
In
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
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Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
■
n
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Comment:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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November 30, 2007
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES General Permit No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant, Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Jenny Freeman of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the
Graham -Mebane WTP in Alamance County on November 28, 2007. Mike Carson, 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 new permit became effective March 1, 2007 and expired May 31, 2011. The limit for
aluminum has been removed and the monitoring frequency changed to monthly, and the
monitoring requirement for ammonia -nitrogen has been removed from the permit. This permit
includes a Total Residual Chlorine limit of 17 ug/L that will take effect on September 1, 2008.
2. Self-Monitorinq Proqram
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2006 through September 2007
showed no limit violations. All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the
permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Coordinator for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff
analyzes the following samples: Settleable Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, pH, Turbidity and
Temperature. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Aluminum, Total Fluoride, Total Nitrogen, Total
Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids samples. Iron monitoring is not required since iron is
not used in the treatment process.
4. Flow Measurement
Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a weekly basis by the
volume of backwash, taking into consideration the volume that is used for re -wash.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed 1.157 million
gallons from the ,lagoons #1 and #2 on June 20, 2007. Receipts from this service were
available for review during the inspection.
One
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Phone [phone] Customer Service No Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Winston Salem, NC 27107 FAX [phone] N%llCQlilf
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Mr. V. Quick
Page 2
November 30, 2007
6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily
operations and maintenance logbook is very well organized. Maintenance activities include the
addition of lime, sludge removal from lagoons, and mowing.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis. The
treatment process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series. Effluent is discharged
from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Sincerely,
f�
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Protection Section
Regional Supervisor
cc: WSRO
Central Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPAWashington, 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 N00045292 111 121 07/11/28 117 18I CI 191 SI 20III
Remarks
2111111111111111111111111I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIll
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 701 31 711 I 72 I N I 731 I 174 751 I I I I I Li
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)
01:00 PM 07/11/28
07/03/01
Graham / Mebane WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane NC 27302
02:00 PM 07/11/28
11/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Victor Ray Quick//336-570-6700 /3365135502
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray QuickfPO Drawer_357 Graham NC 27253//336-570-6700/3365135502
No
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring 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 Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer M. Freeman WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
Signature of Manag ent Q A Review Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
1/ '/.# 7
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO045292 I11 121 07/11/28 117 181
C1
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The new permit became effective March 1, 2007 and expired May 31, 2011. The limit for aluminum has
been removed and the monitoring frequency changed to monthly, and the monitoring requirement for
ammonia -nitrogen has been removed from the permit. This permit includes a Total Residual Chlorine limit
of 17 ug/L that will take effect on September 1, 2008.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2006 through September 2007 showed no limit
violations. All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Mike Champion is the Laboratory Coordinator for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff analyzes the
following samples: Settleable Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, pH, Turbidity and Temperature. Meritech,
Inc. analyzes Aluminum, Total Fluoride, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids
samples. Iron monitoring is not required since iron is not used in the treatment process.
4. Flow Measurement
Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a weekly basis by the volume of
backwash, taking into consideration the volume that is used for re -wash.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of Graham
property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro last removed 1.157 million gallons from the lagoons
#1 and #2 on June 20, 2007. Receipts from this service were available for review during the inspection.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance. The daily operations and
maintenance logbook is very well organized. Maintenance activities include the addition of lime, sludge
removal from lagoons, and mowing.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis. The treatment
process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after
it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs
include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the inspection.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the inspection, the
effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO045292
Inspection Date: 11/28/2007
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
00
■
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
n
Comment: The new permit became effective March 1, 2007 and expired May 31,
2011.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
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?
■
ri
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
n
■
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
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NC0045292 Owner - Facility:
Inspection Date: 11/28/2007 Inspection Type:
Graham / Mebane wTP
Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
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
n
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
■
o
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
n
■
o
o
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
❑
■
n
Is the flow meter operational?
In
n
■
o
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
■
n
Comment: Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a
weekly basis by the volume of backwash, taking into consideration the volume that is
used for re -wash.
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
3
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
n
n
■
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
n
n
In
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
n
■
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
in
n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
In
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
In
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
n
n
n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
n
■
o
Page # 4

Permit: NCO045292 Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 1 1/28/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
n
n
n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
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 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
n
■
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
o
n
■
n
Comment: Mike Champion is the Laboratory Coordinator for the facility's on -site
laboratory. All other samples are analyzed by Meritech.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
❑
Is proper volume collected?
n
n
n
■
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
n
■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
Comment: All samples are grab.
Page # 5

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November 3, 2006
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES General Permit No. NCO045292
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant, Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Jenny Freeman of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the
Graham -Mebane WTP in Alamance County on November 1, 2006. Mike Carson, 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 June 1, 2001 and expired May 31, 2006. The new permit has not
been issued as of yet. Therefore, please operate under the existing permit until the new one is
received.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from September 2005 through August 2006
showed no limit violations. All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the
permit. A minor transcription error was noted when comparing the May 2006 lab results to the
DMR. Results for Total Suspended Solids and Aluminum tests were listed on May 4 instead of
May 11. Please re -submit a corrected DMR for May 2006.
3. Laboratory
Sandra Adkins is the Laboratory Technician for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff
analyzes the following samples: Settleable Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, pH, Turbidity and
Temperature. Meritech, Inc. analyzes Aluminum and Total Suspended Solids samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a weekly basis by the
volume of backwash.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number WQ0003824. Synagro typically removes 1.5 million
gallons per visit. They last removed solids from the lagoons on June 6, 2006.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance.
Alaurally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet http:IPo2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper

Mr. V. Quick
Page 2
November 3, 2006
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis. The
treatment process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series. Effluent is discharged
from Lagoon #3, after it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Protection Section
Regional Supervisor
cc: WSRO
Central Files

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 INI 2 15I 31 NCO045292 111 121 06/11/01 117 18I CI 191 SI 20I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----Reserved------
67 I 169 70131 711 I 72 I N I 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location -of Facility Inspected For Industrial. Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number
01:00 PM 06/11/01
05/05/01
Graham / Mebane WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane NC 27302
02:00 PM 06/11/01
06/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Victor Ray Quick//336-570-6700 /3365135502
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 27253//336-570-6700/33.65135 NOo2
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
J fer M. Freeman WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ ( f `3/D�
Signature of M ement Q A Re er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO045292 I11 12I 06/11/01 1
17 18ICI
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective June 1, 2001 and expired May 31, 2006. The new permit has not been issued
as of yet. Therefore, please operate under the existing permit until the new one is received.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from September 2005 through August 2006 showed no limit
violations. All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the permit. A minor transcription
error was noted when comparing the May 2006 lab results to the DMR. Results for Total Suspended Solids
and Aluminum tests were listed on May 4 instead of May 11. Please re -submit a corrected DMR for May
2006.
3. Laboratory
Sandra Adkins is the Laboratory Technician for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff analyzes the
following samples: Settleable Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, pH, Turbidity and Temperature. Meritech,
Inc. analyzes Aluminum and Total Suspended Solids samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a weekly basis by the volume of
backwash.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of Graham
property under permit number WO0003824. Synagro typically removes 1.5 million gallons per visit. They
last removed solids from the lagoons on June 6, 2006.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis. The treatment
process consists of three settling lagoons, arranged in series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3, after
it passes through Lagoons #1 and #2.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs
include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the inspection.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the inspection, the
effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Page # 2

i
Permit: NCO045292 Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WrP
Inspection Date: 11/01/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
n
❑
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
Cl
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
U
n
Comment: The new permit has not been issued as of yet. The plant is operating
under old permit.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
❑
n
■
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
Cl
❑
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
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?
■
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
n
■
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
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NCO045292 Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 11/01/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? n ■ ❑ n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ D D D
Comment: A minor transcription error was noted when comparing the May 2006 lab
results to the DMR. Results for Total Suspended Solids and Aluminum tests were listed
on May 4 instead of May 11. Please re -submit a corrected DMR for May 2006.
Operators log book has all operational and maintenance information for the plant and
the lagoons. ORC Visitaton log is maintained with time sheets.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
n
■
D
D
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
n
■
n
Is the flow meter operational?
D
D
■
D
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
D
D
■
D
Comment: Plant staff estimates the effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons on a
weekly basis by the volume of backwash.
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
3
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
D
n
0
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
F1
n
n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
■
n
n
n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
n
n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
D
D
D
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
n
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
n
n
n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
n
■
D
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
n
n
n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Page # 4

Permit: NC0045292
Inspection Date: 11/01/2006
Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
❑
fl
Is proper volume collected?
■
❑
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
❑
■
nnn
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? — — — ■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n ❑ r1
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ ❑ D
Comment:
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Mr. Victor R. Quick
Utilities Director
City of Graham
P. O. Drawer 357
Graham, North Carolina 27253
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept of ENS
DEC 8 2w
December 6, 2006
Subject:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO045292
Graham / Mebane WTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for our facile Pleas�review raft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding o the conditions and requirements it contains.
An analysis of your discharge monitoring data indicated there is a reasonable potential to exceed
the water quality standard for aluminum. Therefore, a weekly average effluent limit for aluminum
has been added to the permit. Additionally, a total residual chlorine ("TRC") limit has been
added to the permit. Please see the attached TRC policy memo for details. According to
information provided on the permit renewal application form, fluoride and ammonia are
added to the system; therefore, monitoring for total fluoride and ammonia -nitrogen has been
added to the permit. Additionally, monitoring for total nitrogen and total phosphorus has been
added to the permit.
Submit any comments to me no later than thirty (30) days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments
are received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in January, with an
effective date of March 1, 2007.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at [phone],
extension 361.
Sincerely,
Karen Rust
Eastern NPDES Unit
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office Supervisor (Surface Water Protection)
NPDES Files oar
Central Files NorthCarolina
JVahmally
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Internet: httpa/h2o.encstate.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
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Permit NCO045292
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 Graham
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Graham / Mebane WTP
1824 US Highway 70
West of Mebane
Alamance County
to receiving waters designated as Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, IL, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2011.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PrPermit NCO045292
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.
The City of Graham is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a potable water treatment facility and discharge filter
backwash water.
The facility is located west of Mebane at the Graham / Mebane WTP at 1824 US
Highway 70 in Alamance County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Back Creek, classified C-NSW waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.

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Permit NCO045292
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 from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS .
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location'
Flow
Weekly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 mVL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity2
EIDownstream
2/Month
Grab
Upstream &
Aluminum3
88 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Iron4
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
17 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Fluoride
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogens
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
pHs
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = 50 feet above discharge location
Downstream = 50 feet below discharge location
2. The discharge shall not cause turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level
cannot cause any increase in the receiving water.
3. Aluminum monitoring is required only if alum is used as part of the treatment process.
4. Iron monitoring is required only if iron is used as part of the treatment process.
5. 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.
6. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NC0045292
A. (2.) PERMIT RE -OPENER: SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRIENT MONITORING
Pursuant to N.C. General Statutes Section 143-215.1 and the implementing rules found in
Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H, specifically 15A
NCAC 02H.0 1 12(b)(1) and 02H.0114(a), and Part II, Sections B.12. and B.13. of this Permit,
the Director of DWQ 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.

O�Of WArFgQ Michael F. Easley
G ®PwA Governor
r NC ENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
5 < Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
TO: NPDES Unit Staff
FROM: David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
June 19, 2003
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the "triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002.
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. Th-t changes took effect
on April 1, 2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 jig/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard —17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters —17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy
➢ TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1, 2003.
➢ Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment LTV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
➢ Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cfs (zero -flow streams) will receive a limit of 17 µg/L.
➢ Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply with
the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit added during the current permit renewal. This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached)
Shannon Langley

��•� RECEIVED
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NCDENR SEP 2 2 20M
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality,,,...
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Floss; it., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
September 20, 2005
Ray Fogleman
City of Graham
PO Drawer 357
Graham, INC 27253
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO045292
Graham / Mebane WTP
Alamance County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on May 31, 2006. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC
2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of
the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
December 2, 2005. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00.
Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after May 31, 2006, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of
wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or
e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / [e-mail] ;Vatzarallff
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NPDES Permit NCO045292
Graham / Mebane WTP
Alamance County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
o A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1 Lb of the existing NPDES permit).
o A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow > 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100016
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Carolyn Bryant
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

AT
P , ro,:�G
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 1, 2005
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
NPDES General Permit No. NCO045292
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Jenny Freeman of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the
Graham -Mebane WTP in Alamance County on August 30, 2005. Mike Carson, 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 June 1, 2001 and expires May 31, 2006. A copy of the permit was
available during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from June 2004 through June 2005 showed no
limit violations. All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Sandra Adkins is the Laboratory Technician for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff
analyzes the following samples: settleable solids, chlorine residual, pH, and temperature. Total
Suspended Residue and turbidity are analyzed at the wastewater treatment plant in Graham.
Meritech, Inc. analyzes aluminum samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Currently, plant staff is estimating the influent flow to the wastewater lagoons. Please note that
the permit requires a weekly estimate of effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons. You
should take necessary steps to meet this monitoring requirement.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of
Graham property under permit number WQ0003824.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance.
Noe Carolina
)VIaturldly
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX [phone]
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Mr. V. UUICK
Page 2
September 1, 2005
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis,
occurring almost everyday in July 2005 but only 8 out 31 days in May 2005. The treatment
process consists of three settling lagoons in series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3. At
the time of the inspection, there were some floating solids on the surface of Lagoon #3.
However, the surface water appeared reasonably clear.
8. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
DMRs include all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the
inspection.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the
inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: WSRO
Central Files

Pr
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water m li nc 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 U 2 U 31 N00045292 11 121 05/08/30 i 17 18 U 19 U 20 U
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jill Jill 1 1 1 1 Jill 11 11 III 11 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------- -----------
67 1 169 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Graham / Mebane WTP
10:15 AM 05/08/30
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 US Hwy 70
Mebane NC 27302
11:15 AM 05/08/30
06/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Victor Ray Quick/ORC/336-570-6721/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Victor Ray Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 27253//336-570-6700/3365135502
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 M. Freeman WSRO WQ///
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
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Pt' ?j-i�1fc. w i Q�gw
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) evious editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.
) 1
3I NC0045292 I11 12I 05/08/30 I17 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective June 1, 2001 and expires May 31, 2006. A copy of the permit was available during
the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from June 2004 through June 2005 showed no limit violations.
All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Sandra Adkins is the Laboratory Technician for the facility's on -site laboratory. WTP staff analyzes the
following samples: settleable solids, chlorine residual, pH, and temperature. Total Suspended Residue and
turbidity are analyzed at the wastewater treatment plant in Graham. Meritech, Inc. analyzes aluminum samples.
4. Flow Measurement
Currently, plant staff is estimating the influent flow to the wastewater lagoons. Please note that the
permit requires a weekly estimate of effluent flow from the wastewater lagoons. You should take necessary
steps to meet this monitoring requirement.
5. Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of Graham property
under permit number WQ0003824.
6. Operations & Maintenance
No major problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance.
7. Facility Site Review
The plant discharges filter backwash water. Backwashing occurs on an as -needed basis, occurring almost
everyday in July 2005 but only 8 out 31 days in May 2005. The treatment process consists of three settling
lagoons in series. Effluent is discharged from Lagoon #3. At the time of the inspection, there were some
flnt-ino solids on the surface of Lagoon #3. However, the surface water appeared reasonably clear.
;/Reports
irge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs include
: parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the inspection.
it/Receiving Waters
ant is discharged into Back Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. At the time of the inspection, the
appeared clear with no traceable solids.

Permit: NCO045292 Owner - Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 08/30/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Yes No
❑ ❑
NA
■
NE
❑
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 expires May 31, 2006. Please take necessary steps for permit renewal. Application must be
sent in 180 days prior to expiration date.
Yes No
NA
NE
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: Settleable solids is analyzed weekly, as required by the permit.
Lanoons
Yes No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
3
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
Is a re -circulation line present?
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■
❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■ ❑
❑
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Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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❑
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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❑
❑
Are dikes free of seepage?
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❑
Are dikes free of erosion?
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
❑ ■
❑
❑
If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment: Lagoon 3, from which the effluent is discharged, had some floating solids on the surface.
Yes No
NA
NE
LahoratoN
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility using a contract lab?
■ ❑
Cl
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑ ❑
❑
■
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
❑ ❑
❑
■
Comment: Meritech is the contract lab.
Yes No
NA
NE
Flow M .asurement - Effluent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
❑ ❑
■
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Comment: Currently, influent to the lagoons is estimated on a weekly basis. However, permit requires a weekly
estimation of effluent flow. Please make appropriate changes.
Yes No
NA
NE
R - .oPr rd Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■ 0
0
❑

_'q
Permit: NCO045292 Owner -Facility: Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 08/30/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
R - rope rd Keeping
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Yes No
■ ❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
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
■
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?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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■
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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❑
Comment: The annual report is submitted by City of Graham.
Yes No
NA
NE
Fffl �i Pnt Sampling ino
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■ ❑
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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■
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
❑ ❑
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■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
upstream / Downstream Sam In =
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
■ ❑
❑
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Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Solids Handling En meet
Is the equipment operational?
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■
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
❑ Cl
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■
Is storage adequate?
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Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
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Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
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■
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Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
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■
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The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
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Comment: Synagro, Inc. manages all alum sludge for the water treatment plant.
Yes No
NA
NE
Effluent Pine
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■ ❑
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Cl
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑ ❑
■
Cl
Comment:

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 13, 2004
Mr. Victor R. Quick
City of Graham
P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NCO045292
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Quick:
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed on the filter backwash discharge from
the Graham -Mebane Water Treatment Plant in Alamance County by Jenny Freeman of this office
on July 13, 2004. Mike Carson, 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.
A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period June 2003 through May 2004
showed that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the permit. In
regards to compliance with effluent limits, an evaluation of the effluent data for the same time
period revealed complete compliance. Please refer to the attached report for specific details from
the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Freeman or
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Central Files
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N.C. Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 [phone] Customer Service
1(800) 623-7748

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 U 2 U 31 NCO045292 111 121 04/07/13 117 18 U 19 U 20 U
U
Remarks
211111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1III 11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------Reserved----------
67 I 169 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
08:45 AM 04/07/13
01/05/01
Graham / Mebane WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1824 U.S. Highway 70
Mebane NC 27302
09:45 AM 04/07/13
06/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James M. Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Victor R. Quick,PO Drawer 357 Graham NC 27253//336-570-670C/336513�n acted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated Dudng Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
■ Permit ■ Flow Measurement N Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
JenniferlI'M'.. Freeman WSRO WQ//336-771-4608/336-771-4630
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Signature of nagement Q A ReXiewer 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.) 1
3I NC0045292 Itt 121 04/07/13 17 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
PERMIT
The permit became effective June 1, 2001 and expires May 31, 2006. A copy of the permit was available during
the inspection.
RECORDS/REPORTS
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs include
all permit parameters. A copy of this lab data was available for review during the inspection.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW
The plant discharges filter backwash water. The treatment process consists of three settling lagoons in
series.
LABORATORY
Sandra Adkins is the Laboratory Technician. All sampling and monitoring is performed by plant staff.
Samples are analyzed at the lab at the WTP or the wastewater treatment plant in Graham. Pace Analytical
analyzes aluminum samples.
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS
The effluent is discharged into Back Creek. The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
FLOW MEASUREMENT
Flows are estimated by instantaneous measurements.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from June 2003 through May 2004 showed no limit violations.
All monitoring is performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
No problems were noted with respect to facility operation and maintenance.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL
Sludge disposal is handled by Synagro, Inc. Alum residuals are surface land applied on City of Graham property
under permit number WQ0003824. Records of sludge disposal were available during the inspection.

Permit: NC0045292 Owner - Facility: City of Graham - Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 07/13/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
NA
NF
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Yes No
❑ ❑
E ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑ 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?
E ❑
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Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Oo .rations & Maint .nan . -
T Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Comment:
La000ns
Type of lagoons?
Yes No
NA
NE
Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
3
Are lagoons operated in?
Is a re -circulation line present?
❑ ❑
E
❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
E ❑
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Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
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0
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
0 ❑
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
0 ❑
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Are dikes free of seepage?
0 ❑
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Are dikes free of erosion?
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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Are sludge levels appropriate?
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Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
0 ❑
❑
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If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑ ❑
0
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
E ❑
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
E ❑
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Comment:
Yes
No
NA NE
Flow Measurement - Influent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
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0 ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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0 ❑
Is flow meter operating properly?
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0 ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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0 ❑
Comment: Influent flow is estimated based on filter backwash water.
Yes_
No
NA NE
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
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0 ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
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0 ❑
Is flow meter operating properly?
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N ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
0 ❑
Comment:
Yes
No
NA NF
Record K ..oina
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
N ❑
0 0

Permit: NCO045292 Owner - Facility: City of Graham - Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 07/13/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No
NA
NE
RecUrd Keeler
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)?
E ❑
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0 ❑
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Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
0 ❑
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Dates, times and location of sampling
0
Name of individual performing the sampling
E
Results of analysis and calibration
0
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Plant records are adequate, available and include
E ❑
❑
❑
O&M Manual
0
As built Engineering drawings
0
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
0
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0 ❑
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❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
❑ ❑
0
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
0 ❑
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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?
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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?
0 ❑
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Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
0 ❑
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge
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0
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Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑ ❑
E
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Comment:
Fffluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sam to ina Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? so ❑ ❑
Comment:
Solids Handling Fgu'nment Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is storage adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? 0 0 E 0

Permit: NCO045292 Owner - Facility: City of Graham - Graham / Mebane WTP
Inspection Date: 07/13/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NF
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 0 0 N 0
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes_ No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 0 0
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? ❑ 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 0 0
Comment: