NC0022934_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

T M.CCRORY
D AL . DER VAART
Secretarc
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Water Resources n„r::ur
INVIRONMLNTAL QUALITY
November 4, 2016
Mr. Lawrence Schwartz
USC, Inc.
P.O. Box 657
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Compliance Inspection
USC Main Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on October November 1, 2016, by Ori Tuvia.Jonathan Gragg's cooperation during
the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The main area of concern observed during the inspection was that the lagoon has not been
maintained. There is woody vegetation (Trees are not to be removed), animal burrows, and erosion
on the side slopes/dikes. Additionally,The ORC noted that no wastewater discharges to the lagoon
have occurred while on site.The permittee should verify that the wastewater from the facility is
discharging to the treatment unit.
You are requested to provide to this office a 12-month history of influent flow into the
lagoon. Additionally, please provide a copy of the latest structure evaluation performed on the
lagoon by a certified professional.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Cc: NPDES Unit, MRO Files
Mooresville Regional Office
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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 Li] 2 IG I 3 I NC0022934 111 121 18/11/01 117 18 LA,. 19 I c I 20' I
21111111 1111111 11 11 111 1111 1 1 11111 111111111 11 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reservod
6711.o I 70 LJ, I 71 I,, t 72 i ,. 73I I 174 751 l
1 1 I I I I 180
Section B:Facility Data LJ 1
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) 12:15PM 18/11/01 15/11/01
UCS Main Plant
511 Hoffman Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Lincolnton NC 28092 12:45PM 18/11/01 20/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Jonathan David Gragg/ORC/828-398-4444/
Name,Address of Responsible OfricialTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Cindy Lints,511 Hoffman Rd Lincolnton NC 28092//704-732-9922/
No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
in Permit • Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program El Facility Site Review II 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
Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-883-1699/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W.Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/
EPA Form 3580-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type 1
NC0022934 111 121 16/11ro1 117 18 Ls
Section D:Summary of Anding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and cheddists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS Main Plant
Inspection Date: 11/01/2016 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 0 0 • ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 0 ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 0
Comment: The current permit expires on July 31.2020.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ 0 0 •
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? 0 0 0 •
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? 0 0 0 •
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 0 • 0
Is the chain-of-custody complete? 0 0 • 0
Dates,times and location of sampling ❑
Name of individual performing the sampling ❑
Results of analysis and calibration ❑
Dates of analysis 0
Name of person performing analyses • ❑
Transported COCs ❑
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? I 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ 0 • 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 0 II 0
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • 0 0 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ 0 • 0
Comment: The facility has not discharged in more than 12 years.All reports note there was no flow
from the permitted discharge outfall. Operator logs were reviewed and visitation
requirements are being met.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS Main Plant
Inspection Date: 11/01/2016 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 0 ❑ 11 ❑
Solids,pH,DO,Sludge Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: The lagoon has not been maintained.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in?
#Is a re-circulation line present? 0 ❑ • ❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? 0 11 0 ❑
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 0 MI 0
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? 0 • 0 0
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? 0 • ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of seepage? 0 ❑ ❑ •
Are dikes free of erosion? ❑ I ❑ 0
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ❑ • 0 0
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple 0 ❑ II ❑
locations?
#If excessive algae is present,has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 0 ❑ • ❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? 0 0 ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ❑ 0 0 •
Comment: The lagoon has not been maintained. There is woody vegetation,animal burrows.and
erosion on the side slopes/dikes. The outfall structure is deteriorating and is in need of
maintenance:the access structure seems unstable. The ORC noted that no wastewater
discharges to the lagoon have occurred while on site. The permittee should verify that the
wastewater from the facility is discharging to the treatment unit.
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PAT MCCRORY
Gore,no
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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June 24, 2016
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RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWI
Lawrence Schwartz
UCS, Inc 3 0 2016
511 Hoffman Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092 '>40L�RI_SVILLEWQROS REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
UCS Main Plant
NPDES Permit Number: NC0022934
Dear NPDES Permittee:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule.The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to
report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports.The rule does not change what
information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e.,
electronic rather than paper-based).
EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their
key milestones, are:
• Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically. If you are currently
reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR,then you simply need to continue reporting
in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016,
electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary.
• Phase 2—Starting on December 21,2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain
other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the
second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit,
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports.
Incorporating Electronic Reporting Requirements into NPDES Permits
The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic
reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the
electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process. According to our files,your NPDES
permit became effective after November 2013, and should contain the requirement to electronically
report your Discharge Monitoring Reports using NC DWR's eDMR system.
In addition to requiring permittees to report information electronically, the rule also requires permittees
to identify the initial recipient for the NPDES electronic reporting data [see 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9)]. Initial
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities(initial recipient) means the
entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity
for receiving electronic NPDES Data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. Permittees are required to electronically
submit the required NPDES information to the appropriate initial recipient, as determined by EPA. By July
18, 2016, EPA must identify and publish on its web site and in the Federal Register a listing of initial
recipients by state and by NPDES data group. Once available, you can use EPA's web site to find out or
determine the initial recipient of your electronic submission.
NC DWR has submitted a request to EPA to be the initial recipient for the following NPDES data groups:
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports;
2. General Permit Reports [Notices of Intent to discharge (NOIs); Notices of Termination (NOTs)];
3. Pretreatment Program Reports; and
4. Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports
EPA's web site will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic
submission for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting
tool will be available as well.
For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule,visit
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-
electronic-reporting-rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR,visit
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr/npdes-electronic-reporting or contact Vanessa
Manuel at 919-807-6392 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Je f f2re y O. Pcup-ar1-
forS.Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Cc: NPDES File
Central Files

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources l77/
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, Ill
Governor Secretary
September 4, 2014
Mr. Lawrence Schwartz
UCS, Inc.
P.O. Box 657
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Main Plant VVWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on August 29, 2014, by Ms. Marcia Allocco of this office. Please
advise the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of
the enclosed report and thank him for his assistance during the site inspection.
The inspection revealed deficiencies with regard to the maintenance of the lagoon and associated
treatment structures as noted in the Lagoons and Effluent Pipe sections of the enclosed report. It is
therefore requested that a written response be submitted to this office by September 30, 2014,
detailing your comments on the aforementioned deficiencies. In responding, please address your
comments to my attention.
The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Marcia Allocco, MS; Environmental Senior Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central files basement
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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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 expires8-31-98
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 u 3 I Nc0022934 111 121 14/07/29 117
18�,. 19 G 201
21III1 I I I I I III I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III I I I I I l66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- --Reserved--
67I1.o I 70I3 I 71 I„ I 72 I N 731
I 174 751 I I I I I I I80
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) 12:34PM 14/07/29 10/11/01
UCS Main Plant
Exit Time/Date . Permit Expiration Date
511 Hoffman Rd
Lincolnton NC 28092 01:11PM 14/07/29 15/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Jonathan David Gragg/ORC/828-396-4444/
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Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Schwartz,511 Hoffman Rd Lincolnton NC 28092/1704-735-0464/
No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit II Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance • Records/Reports
III Self-Monitoring Program MI Facility Site Review In 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
Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ cj.4( 11
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 1
31 NC0022934 I11 121 14/07/29 117 18 1 I
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS Main Plant
Inspection Date: 07/29/2014 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 ❑ ❑ II 0
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? • ❑ ❑ 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? II ❑ ❑ 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 ❑
Comment: The current permit was effective November 2, 2010, and expires on July 31, 2015. The
WWTP was last inspected (compliance evaluation inspection)on December 29, 2010.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ •
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ El II
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? El ❑ • ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? El ❑ II ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling ❑
Name of individual performing the sampling ❑
Results of analysis and calibration El
Dates of analysis ❑
Name of person performing analyses ❑
Transported COCs ❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • 0 ❑ 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 ❑ • El
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 ❑ 11 ❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • El ❑ 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • ❑ 0 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for April 2013 through March 2014; all reports note there was no flow
from the permitted discharge outfall. Operator loqs were reviewed and visitation
requirements are being met.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
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Permit NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS Main Plant
Inspection Date: 07/29/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in?
#Is a re-circulation line present? ❑ 0 • 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? • 0 0 0
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 0 • 0
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ❑ ❑ 0
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? 0 MI 0 0
Are dikes free of seepage? 0 0 0 •
Are dikes free of erosion? 0 • 0 0
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? 0 • 0 0
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple 0 0 11 0
locations?
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ 0 11 0
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? • 0 0 0
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? 0 0 0 •
Comment: The lagoon has not been maintained. There is woody vegetation, animal burrows, and
erosion on the side slopes/dikes. The outfall structure is deteriorating and is in need of
maintenance;the access structure seems unstable. The ORC noted that no wastewater
discharges to the lagoon have occurred while on site. The permittee should verify that the
wastewater from the facility is discharging to the treatment unit.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ • ❑
Is proper volume collected? 0 0 • 0
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ a ❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type 0 0 • 0
representative)?
Comment: The facility has not discharged in more than 10 years.
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 0
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 0 0
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS Main Plant
Inspection Date: 07/29/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 0 • 0
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 II 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Flow will be measured with the bucket and stopwatch method should a discharge event
occur.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ • 0 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 0 0 •
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 11 0
Comment: The effluent pipe could not be accessed due to overgrowth of vegetation. Maintenance
should be performed so the discharge location can be inspected.
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January 28th, 2011
RECEIVED
North Carolina Department of Environment DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
& Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality FEB - 2 2011
Attn: Donna Hood
610 East Center Ave SWP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation Response
UCS Inc. — Main Plant
Storm Water Permit No. NCG050180
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mrs. Hood,
In response to the notice of violation for providing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and
Qualitative Monitoring, UCS Inc and its facility personal responsible for Storm Water Pollution and
Prevention have taken the following steps;
As of February 1st, 2011 a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) is complete and
implemented. It will be submitted to you by Sheild Engineering's Susan Yates.
Because our past attempts at maintain good order of the Blasting Material on the west side of the
building appear to not be sufficient we have contracted Howard Construction to build a fully enclosed
structure to prevent any escape and or run-off. We are in the process of obtaining permits and expect
construction to begin in the next 31 days. In the mean time exposed containers of the material have been
brought under cover and loose medium has been collected. Excess Pallets on the east side of the building
have already started to be collected and removed. We expect that to be complete by 2/15/11.
Visual monitoring has been performed and will continue to be performed on a monthly basis. A
schedule for the qualitative and visual inspection has been detailed in the SWPP report. The schedule will
meet the required bi-annual inspection with a 60 day separation between inspections. Qualitative
monitoring results will be recorded in the SWPP.
As requested in the Notice of Violation a easily accessible path has been created around the
retention pond. We will maintain this path on all future bi-annual bush-hogs or as needed. The reason for
the un-kept space has been identified and will no longer be an issue.
A copy of the certificate of coverage will be kept on file on-site with the SWPP for future
inspections.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETLRN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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January 13, 2011
Mr. Lawrence H. Swartz
UCS, Inc.
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton,NC 28092
Subject: NOV-2011-PC-0035
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS, Inc.
NPDES Permit NC0022934
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on December 29, 2010 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator-in-
Responsible Charge of the findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV)because of the violations of the subject NPDES
permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Lagoon and Effluent Pipe Sections
of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty five-thousand dollars
(25,000.00)per violation per day may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 28, 2011 addressing the
deficiencies noted in the Lagoon and Effluent Pipe Sections of the report. In responding,please address your
comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCar alma
Internet:wurw.ncwaterquality.org

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Mr. Swartz •
UCS, Inc
NC0022934
NOV-2011-PC-0035
January 13,2011
This report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the report, please
do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
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united States=nvironmentai?retec'.ion Agency ! _
EPA Washington,D.C.2046C 0rm Approved.
CMS No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report approval expires 3-31=8
Section A: National Data Sys-er- coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Cdce NPDES yr/ma/day Inspection Type Inspector Fsc-2e
1 _t 2 151 31 NC0022934 111 121 10/12.:2? 1 17 181 2! 19I cl 2CI 1I
RemarKs
2iJ1lI I"
Inspection Inspection Wcrk Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation.Rating El QA -- --------Reserved-----
671 169 701 21 711 1 721 NI 91174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Locaton of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
29:00 AM 10/12/29 10/11/01
UCS Main Plant
511 Hoffman R3 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Lincolnton NC 28092 11:30 AM 10/12/29 15/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
.Permit II Flow Measurement In Operations&Maintenance III Records/Reports
111 Self-Monitoring Program 111 Sludge Handling Disposal II 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
1 /
I
Donna Hood MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/
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Signature of Management Q A$eview E Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers pateA „
Ma cia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPCES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0022934 111 121 0/L/29 117 181 CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additicnal sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page# 2

Permit: NC3022934 Owner-F3cility: '.JCS Main Plant
Inspection Date: 12.'29/2010 Inspection Tyce: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 rrcnths or less). Has The permittee submitted 3 new acplica*on' 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ o ❑ n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general pubiic? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? n n n U
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n n n U
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? n n n U
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? n n ■ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? n ❑ ® ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling ❑
Name of individual performing the sampling ❑
Results of analysis and calibration n
Dates of analysis ❑
Name of person performing analyses ❑
Transported COCs n
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? ❑ ❑ n e
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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
Comment: The ORC was not present for the inspection and the permittee did not have
all relevant data. The facility reported 'No Discharge' on the DMRs of the review period.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: 'JCS Main Plant
Inspection Date: 12/29/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Lagoons
1
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit.?
Are lagoons operated in'?
nn ■ n
#Is a re-circulation line present?
■ nnn
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
nn ■ n
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? n ■ nn
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
n ■ nn
nnn ■
Are dikes free of seepage?
■ nnn
Are dikes free of erosion?
nnn ■
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations?
n ■ nn
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
nn ■ n
■ nnn
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
nnn ■
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: The lagoon has not been maintained; therefore access to all areas of the
lagoon was very limited.
Yes No NA NE
Operations & Maintenance
n ■ nn
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 ❑ ■
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: The lagoon has not been maintained.
Yes No NA NE
Disinfection-Tablet
nnn ■
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
nnn ■
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
nnn ■
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
nnn ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup?
nnn ■
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination?
Comment: The tablet chlorinator could not be accessed due to the lack of
maintenance of the lagoon.
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Sampling
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Permit: NC3022934 Owner-Facility: UCS Main Plant
Inspecticn Date: I2/29/2010 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
is ccmccsite sampling flow proportional'? ❑ ❑ i ❑
Is sample ocilected below ail treatment units? n n U n
Is proper volume collected? n n ■
Is the tubing clean? n n ■ ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n ■ n
Is the facility sampling perfcrmed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? n n U n
Comment: The facility has not discharged.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? n n ■ n
Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n U n
Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■
Comment: Flow will be measured with the bucket and stopwatch method should a
discharge event occur.
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 ■
Comment: The effluent pipe could not be accessed.
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511 Hoffman Road/PO Box 657•Lincolnton, NC 28092•1.800.526.4856•
704.732.9922•Fax: [phone]•www.ucsspirit.com
February 15, 2010
North Carolina Department of Environment
& Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality 9 2010
Attn: Marcia Allocco
610 East Center Ave
Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation Response
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS Inc.—Main Plant
Storm Water Permit No. NCG050180
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Gaston County, NC
Tracking#: NOV-2010-PC-0085
Dear Mrs. Allocco,
In response to the notice of violation for providing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and
Qualitative Monitoring Sections, UCS Inc and it's facility personal responsible for Storm Water Pollution
and Prevention have taken the following steps;
As of February 28th, 2010 a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SPPP)will be completed and
implemented. It will be submitted to Mr. Bell and his office for review and record.
All "blasting-type"material has been collected and properly discharged in a sealed container to
prevent future leaks of the material. All future disposal will be made in a similar container prior to be
placed in the dumpster for collection.
Visual monitoring has been performed and will continue to be performed on a monthly basis. A
schedule for the qualitative and visual inspection will be detailed in the forthcoming(SPPP) report. The
future scheduled will meet the required bi-annual inspection with a 60 day separation between
inspections. Qualitative monitoring results will be recorded on the sheet provided by Mr. Bell for future
reference.
As of February 28th, 2010 UCS Inc. will be in compliance with the analytical monitoring required
by it's permits conditions.
A copy of the certificate of coverage will be kept on file on-site for future inspections.
Sinc rel
Jason Schwartz
UCS Inc
Vice President
[phone]
[e-mail]

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511 Hoffman Road/PO Box 657•Lincolnton,NC 28092•1.800.526.4856•704.732.9922•Fax: [phone]•www.ucsspirit.com
February 15, 2010
North Carolina Department of Environment
& Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality FEB 19 2010
Attn: Marcia Allocco
610 East Center Ave
Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Response
UCS Inc. — Main Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mrs. Allocco,
Please find enclosed our NPDES Application for Permit Renewal as required to meet the 180
days prior to expiration of the existing permit.
In Response to Comment 1:
Please find attached our Permit Renewal paperwork.
In Response to Comment 2:
In the days following Mr.Bell's visit facility staff initiated a maintenance program to
remove excess vegetation. The program(which will be detailed in the forthcoming Storm water Pollution
Prevention Plan)requires continued(monthly)visual inspection and upkeep by facility staff. No
burrowing animals have been observed since the last one was eliminated during winter 2009.
In Response to Comment 3:
N/A
In Response to Comment 4:
Awaiting results of Effluent Analyses.
In Response to Comment 5:
The forthcoming Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan will detail a schedule for the
collection and recording of Effluent Grab Samples.

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In Response to Comment 6:
In the days following Mr. Bell's visit the process of clearing thick,woody vegetation was
completed to the best of the machinery's capabilities without risking harm to it's operators. Contact with
a local landscape,berm maintenance expert has been established and ongoing conversations about
necessary actions that may be required will be detailed in a future company report. It is expected to be
recommended that UCS does not remove the observed tree to prevent future erosion and berm issues.
In Response to Comment 7:
N/A
In Response to Comment 8:
The forthcoming Storm Water Pollution Prevention plan will detail the"bucket-
stopwatch"measurement method for effluent flows. It will further detail the frequency and method of
recording those measurements as required by the permit.
In response to Comment 8:
The path leading to the discharge will be maintained on an as needed bases which will be
determined by weekly inspections of the water pump system which is located at the end of the path. The
discharge point will be
Please direct any questions to the above responses to Jason Schwartz at the UCS Inc. Main office(contact
information below). Should any issue not be addressed properly please contact us as well to reconfirm
our understanding of the violation.
Since ely,
Jason Schwartz
UCS Inc
Vice President
[phone]
[e-mail]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 29,2010
Mr. Lawrence Schwartz
UCS, Inc.
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton,North Carolina 28092
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS, Inc.—Main Plant
NPDES Permit No.NC0022934
• Gaston County,N.C.
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on January 22, 2010 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the facility's
Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
•
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by February 19,2010,
addressing the maintenance issues noted in the Lagoon Section of the attached report. In responding to
the maintenance issues,please address your comments/actions to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco.
Also be advised that you are required to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior
to the current permit's expiration date(July 31, 2010). A copy of the renewal application has been
included with this report. The application(with all required documentation)should be mailed to the
Division's address listed at the top of the first page(four pages total).
The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Mrs.Allocco or Mr. Bell at(704)663-1699.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
Permit Renewal Application
cc: Gaston County Health Department
WB
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone]\Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10c%Post Consumer paper Naturally

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
E PA 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 IA 2 151 31 NC0022934 111 121 10/01/22 117 181 ci 191 sl 201 1
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --Reserved------
671 1.5 169 701 41 711 N I 721 NI "1 1
311 1 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
UCS, Inc - Main Plant 09:40 AM 10/01/22 05/08/01
511 Hoffman Rd - Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Lincolnton NC 28092 10:30 AM 10/01/22 10/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Schwartz,511 Hoffman Rd Lincolnton NC 28092//704-735-0464/Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
II Permit III Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
IN Self-Monitoring Program 1111 Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
■Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findinq/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s)AZ,
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
(AL.__
Wesley N Bell MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ (/a 1404
•
nat a of Management Q A Rgvie r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers `Ol�ai"=I C)I t
M rcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ •
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0022934 I11 12, 10/01/22 117 18I C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
•
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 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 n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 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 subject permit expires on 7/31/10. The Permittee must ensure a
permit renewal application is submitted to the Division no later than 180 days prior to the
current permit's expiration date.
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 0 0 ■ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The site grounds were clean; however, the maintenance at the lagoon
system needs improvement. The facility staff need to initiate a periodic maintenance
program to ensure all treatment units are accessible and the lagoon structure is not
compromised (burrowing animals and large woody vegetation). See Lagoon Section for
additional comments.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ■ n n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? non .
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? n n ■ n
Is the chain-of-custody complete?
nn ■ n
Dates,times and location of sampling n
Name of individual performing the sampling n
Results of analysis and calibration n
Dates of analysis n
Name of person performing analyses n
Transported COCs n
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? U n n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 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
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n 0
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
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ n
Comment: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)were reviewed for the period
• November 08 through October 09. The facility did not report a discharge during the
entire review period.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ n n n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ n n n
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ n n n
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n ■ n
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? n n ■ n
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? n n ■ n
Comment: Effluent analyses would be performed by Water Tech Labs, Inc.
(Certification#50).
Effluent Sampling Yes No. NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 00 . 0
Is proper volume collected? n n ■ n
Is the tubing clean? n n ■ n
#is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n ■ n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? n n ■ El
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab sampling.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons? Facultative
1
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
#Is a re-circulation line present? n n ■ n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ n n n
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
#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? ■ n n n
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 ■ n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ n n n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ n n n
Comment: A large tree and several holes (burrowing animals)were observed on the
inner berm of the 0.3 acre waste stabilization lagoon. The facility staff were in the
process of clearing the thick, woody vegetation on the top and back sides of the berm.
In addition, the facility staff need to repair the leaking water line that was observed in
the small building that previously housed the gas chlorination system. An expert with
berm construction/maintenance should be contacted prior to addressing the large tree
located at the wastewater level and inner berm confluence (near the influent pipe).
Please be advised that lagoon system must be properly maintained at all times as
required by the subject permit.
•
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 • 0
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n n ■ n
Comment: No discharge was observed at the time of the inspection. The ORC must
ensure the integrity of the chlorine tablets is properly maintained inside the chlorinator's
tubes at all times.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? n n ■ n
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0
Is the flow meter operational?
nn ■ n
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n U n
Comment: The ORC indicated that the effluent flows would be measured by the
bucket and stop watch method.
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 U n
Comment: A path leading to the discharge outfall had been recently cleared of
vegetation. The facility staff must ensure a path leading to the discharge
outfall/receiving stream is properly maintained (for access by ORC and DWQ Staff) at
all times.
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r W Al Michael F. Easley,G�ierno`r�1"
QG William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
^-i Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
-C-3 -< Division of Water Quality
April 18, 2007
Mr. Lawrence Schwartz
UCS, Inc.
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton,North Carolina 28092
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Gaston County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Schwartz,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on April 16, 2007, by Mrs. Sonja Basinger of this
Office.
Please note comments under the Permit section of the inspection report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Basinger or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosures
cc: Toby Lee, Water Tech Labs, Inc., P.O. Box 1056 Granite falls,NC 28630
Gaston County Health Department
SWB
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N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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 LNt 2 111 31 NC0022934 1 11 121 07/04/16 117 18 — 19_ 20U
Remarks .
211III1111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111IIIIIIIIIIII111111166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 2.0 169 70I 3 I 711 Nty 72 L N 731
I 174 751 I I I 1 I I 180
Section B: Facility Data �1
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 07/04/16 05/08/01
UCS, Inc - Main Plant
511 Hoffman Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Lincolnton NC 28092 10:20 AM 07/04/16 10/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Jonathan David Gragg/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Cindy Lints,511 Hoffman Rd Lincolnton NC 28092//704-732-9922/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 1111 Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports
III Self-Monitoring Program El Sludge Handling Disposal •Facility Site Review NI Effluent/Receiving Waters
III 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
Sonja Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2202/
1 3 Ate►L 200?
S. nature
of Management Q vie er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
M a cia !A locco MRO WQ//704 235-2204/ 1,(24
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3, NC0022934 I11 12I 07/04/16 117 18U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
PERMIT SECTION continued:
Jon Gragg is currently listed as ORC for the subject facility. The on-site rep for the facility stated that Mr.
Gragg was no longer the current ORC and that a new ORC has been designated. Please complete the
attached ORC Designation Form and submit.
Jon Gragg has been signing as Permittee Signature for the DMRs for the January through December
2006 review period. Our files do not show signature authority delegation to Mr. Gragg by the current
permittee, Mr. Lawrence Schwartz. Please submit a signature authority letter within 30 days.
Effective February 1, 2007, the facility is required to meet the effluent Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
permit limit of 28 ug/I. The facility has not applied for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) nor installed any
type of dechlorination treatment prior to the TRC limit taking effect.
To obtain the Fast Track Dechlorination application, please visit the Construction Grants and Loans
website: http://www.nccgl.net/news/ATCoverview.html
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 04/16/2007 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? OOMO
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ■ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility's permit is effective from August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2010.
The facility was last inspected on March 16, 2006 by James Bealle of this Office.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 0 0 ■
Is the chain-of-custody complete? 0 0 0 •
Dates,times and location of sampling ❑
Name of individual performing the sampling ❑
Results of analysis and calibration ❑
Dates of analysis ❑
Name of person performing analyses ❑
Transported COCs ❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 0 0 0 ■
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 ■ 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 ■ 0
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 04/16/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for January 2006 through December 2006. No
violations were reported for the review period. The facility reported "no flow"for the
review period; therefore, no lab analytical results or flow records were available for
review.
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 11000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 • 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
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 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 ❑ ■ 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: Contracted lab analysis and field parameters are performed by Water Tech
Labs#50.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons? Facultative
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in?
#Is a re-circulation line present? 0 ❑ • 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 0 ■ 0
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? 0 0 0 ■
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Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS, Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 04/16/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? n n • ❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ 0 0 0
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n ❑ n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ n n
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 00110
Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Instantaneous flow measurements are required by the facility's permit.
Flow is measured using a bucket and stop watch when a discharge occurs.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 ■ 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ n ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Grab samples are required by the facility's permit.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ 0 0 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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r .
Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 04/16/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment:
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Water Pollution Control System Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: -
Telephone Number( ) Fax Number( )
Signature: Date:
.
Facility Information:
Facility Name:
Permit Number: County:
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM !
Mark(X)Type of Facility Grade Mark(X)Type of Facility
Wastewater Plant Spray Irrigation
Physical/Chemical Land Application
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
Certificate Type and Grade: Certificate#:
Work Telephone: ( ) Signature:
.
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
Certificate Type and Grade: Certificate#:
Work Telephone: ( ) Signature:
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,N.C. 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]

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WCt.
F W A 7z-, Michael F.Easle Gove o
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
March 21, 2006
Mr. Lawrence H. Schwartz
UCS, Inc.
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton,NC 28092
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0022934
Gaston County
•
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 16, 2006, by James B. Bealle III of this office. Please
inform the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please contact Mr. Bealle or me at [phone].
Sincerely, •
} 1
i D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
enclosure
•
cc: Central Files
Gaston County Environmental Health Department
jb
North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office One O
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 LIne arolina
Phone:[phone]/Fax:[phone]/Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper Naturally

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 d 31 NC0022934 111 121 06/03/16 1 17 181 cl 191 cl 20U
lJ lJ t Remarks lJ LJ
211IIIIIIIIIIIII1111IIIII111111111111IIIIIIIIIII166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved---------_---_----
671 1.0 169 70l a l 71 I N 1 72I N I 731 1 174 751 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 80
tuJ Section B: Facilitylty Data L--'
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30 AM 06/03/16 05/08/01
UCS, Inc - Main Plant
511 Hoffman Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Lincolnton NC 28092 11:30 AM 06/03/16 10/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Jonathan David Gragg/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Cindy Lints,511 Hoffman Rd Lincolnton NC 28092//704-732-9922/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
•Permit II Flow Measurement .Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters II 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
James Bealle MRO WQ//704-663-1699/ ,,/
1"
Signature of Management A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers 2 Date
John E Lesley0 MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/ J/ Z//2.7 "
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3� NC0022934 I11 12I 06/03/16 1
17 18Li
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The original system design allows for waste handling capacity much greater than the amount that is
currently being generated. This accounts for the absence of flow completely through the system as
reported. The waste appeared to be contained within the lagoon, with the volume level significantly below
the outlet leading through the chlorination chamber and to the outfall.
Page# 2

Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 03/16/2006 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? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? 111000
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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? 0 0 0 ■
Dates,times and location of sampling 0
Name of individual performing the sampling 0
Results of analysis and calibration 0
Dates of analysis 0
Name of person performing analyses ❑
Transported COCs 0
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 0 0 0 ■
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 ■ 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)were reviewed for January 2005
through December 2005. No violation(s) reported. The facility reported "no flow"for all
site visits during the inspection period, therefore no analytical results were available for
review. The site visits are now documented and maintained on file as requested in the
Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report conducted on August 11, 2004.
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Permit: NC0022934 V
Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
inspection Date: 03/16/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 0 0 •
Is proper volume collected? 0 0 0 •
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 0 •
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? 0 0 0 ■
Comment: The facility reported "no flow"for all site visits during the inspection period.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 0 0 •
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? 0 0 0 ■
#Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 0 0 ■
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 0 •
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0 .
Comment: The facility reported "no flow"for all site visits during the inspection period.
Water Tech Laboratories, Inc. (Certificate No. 50) is under contract to provide analytical
support.
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 ■ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Facultative
Type of lagoons?
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in?
#Is a re-circulation line present? 0 ■ 0 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 0 ■ 0
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ■ 0 0 0
Page# 4

Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS,Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 03/16/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
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? 0 ■ 0 0
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 0 0 • 0
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ 0 • 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The facility reported "no flow"for all site visits during the inspection period.
Flow would be measured using the bucket and stopwatch method should a discharge
occur.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
•
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 ■ 0
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? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Mooresville Regional Office
August 30, 2005
©COPY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Debra Watts
THROUGH: Peggy Finley OK14-11
FROM: Andrew Pitner Y •
. j
RE: Follow-up to Request for Information
NPDES Permits with Monitoring Wells
Your memo of August 5 requested that this office make recommendations regarding
groundwater monitoring at the following facilities:
Chemical Specialties, Inc. NC0006351
Town of Stanley NC0020036
LIC S, War NC0022934
CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES
Since 1995, Chemical Specialties, Inc. has been submitting groundwater monitoring data to
the MRO GWS/APS of DWQ for four monitoring wells associated with a - 2 acre unlined
settling pond. According to SWPC files, there has been no discharge from the disposal
system in more than three years
The facility is also a hazardous waste remediation site due to soil and groundwater
contamination associated with the manufacture of treated lumber. The three down gradient
wells in question are within the groundwater plume. Groundwater sampling for HWS includes
the same parameters that are required by the NPDES permit. According to HWS files and
discussions with staff (Sean Morris, Mark Wilkins), an investigation has been completed, the
contamination plume has been delineated and is considered to be stable. Other on-site
settling ponds have been remediated and capped. Some discussion has taken place
regarding Chemical Specialties installing a package plant and closing the remaining settling
pond. It is suspected that the pond may be a continuing source of contamination.
This office recommends that groundwater monitoring continue under the NPDES permit. If
and when the package plant is installed, HWS staff have agreed to inform DWQ so that a
determination can be made as to which agency will oversee closure of the lagoon.

Debra Watts
August 30, 2005
TOWN of STANLEY
In the interest of expediting the permit renewal, a recommendation has already been sent to
the APS Central Office regarding this facility.
UCS, INC.
The NPDES permit issued in 1991 required Sonoco Products Company to install monitoring
wells around a 0.3 acre unlined stabilization lagoon. There was some concern at the time
that the lagoon was leaking. Review of the GWS/APS file indicated that site conditions .
(mainly proximity to the South Fork River) made installation of downgradient wells infeasible.
The absence of monitoring wells was confirmed during a recent visit to the site.
After a period of idleness, ownership of the facility changed in 2004 to UCS, Inc. for use as a
distribution warehouse. According to SWPS staff, the waste stream is domestic in nature.
There has been no discharge from the lagoon in several years.
This office recommends installation and sampling of three temporary wells to identify any
groundwater impacts. Field analysis should include pH, water level and specific conductivity.
Laboratory analysis should include: NO3, ammonia nitrogen, chloride, TDS, TOC, fecal
coliform and VOCs (using 6230D or equivalent method).
Based on the results of the sampling, a determination should then be made as to whether
additional sampling is necessary.

0� WA?' Michael F.East ,Governor
� QG William G.Ross Jr..Secretary
7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
> Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
O Division of Water Quality
August 26, 2004
Mr. Lawrence Schwartz
UCS, Inc.
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton,North Carolina 28092
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0022934
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on August 11, 2004 by Mr. Barry Love of this
Office. Please inform the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to him. As a new Permittee please take special
note of the Comments listed in the report. These Comments should be addressed to be in
compliance with permit requirements.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
fir'\l t, 4 �ti 0ec-a
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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Nam` Carolina `�'M'A
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N.C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved
EPA Washington,D.C.20460
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 6-31-96
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 2 U 3I NC0022934 111 121 04 08/11 117 18 U 19I_I 20 U
Remarks
211111111111111111111111II lilt IIII11111111111111I66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
67 I 3.0 169 70 l_:.1 71 LI 72 LI 731 1174 75I 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)
09:35 AM 04/0N/12 CI '02i0l
ItCS, Int - Main Plant
5:1 Hoffman Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Lincolnton NC 28092 10:10 AM 04/08/:: 05 0
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Jonathan David Gragq/ORC/8 8-396-4444/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Tom Brown,N Second Si Hartsville SC 29550//704-73_-0464 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
II Permit III Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature s)of nspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
:<G, o tk
Burr:`"Love t4='C• 704-Br_-149 '704-6<__-41'C
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridoeman 704-c5°-1699 704_643--040
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3' NC0022934 111 121 04/06/1J 117 18 1,.1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility was previously closed with no personnel on site. UCS, Inc. now owns the property and is setting
up business. The Permit was transferred to UCS, Inc. on August ]1, 2004. The inspector contacted Cindy
Lints of UCS, Inc. on August 26, 2004 and advisee her of the need to have a copy of the permit and to be
aware of the permit requirements. She said they had contracted with Water Tech Labs, Inc. to continue to
operate the plant.

Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS, Inc-UCS, Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 08/11/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit YPs Nn NA NF
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? 111000
Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 10000
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:The ORC did not have a key to the back gate,so access was not available to the outfall.
Operations&Maintenance Yes Nn NA NF
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks,pits,or wells? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? II 0 0 0
Comment:
JZjsinft?ctiori
Yak Nn NA NF
Type of system? Tablet
Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 0 • 0
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • 0 0 0
Is ventilation equipment operational? ❑ ❑ I ❑
Is ventilation equipment properly located? 0 0 • 0
Is SCBA equipment available on site? 0 0 • 0
Is SCBA equipment operational? 0 0 • 0
Is staff trained is operating SCBA equipment? 0 0 • 0
Is staff trained in emergency procedures? 0 0 • 0
Is an evacuation plan in place? 0 0 • 0
Are tablet chlorinators operational? 1. 0130
Are the tablets the proper size and type? I 0 0 0
Number of tubes in use? 2
(Sodium Hypochlorite)Is pump feed system operational? 0 0 • 0
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) 0 0 • 0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0
Is there adequate detention time 0 0 0 •
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? MOOD
Comment:
j agoons, Yec Nn NA NF
Type of lagoons? Facultative
Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in? S;Ms I€—
Is a re-circulation line present? 0 0 • 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? • 0 0 0
Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 ❑ • ❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? 0 • 0 0
Are dikes free of seepage? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of erosion? • 0 0 0

Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Facility: UCS, Inc-UCS, Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 08/11/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
)agnons Yes Nn NA NF
Are dikes tree of burrowing animals? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are sludge levels appropriate? 0 ❑ 0 •
Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? 00011
If excessive algae is present,has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 001110
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? 11000
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? U 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:Weeds were growing around the edge of the lagoon and needed to be cut.
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes Nn NA NF
Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 • 0 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • ❑
Is flow meter operating properly? 0 0 • ❑
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment:The plant has reported no flow for quite some time. If a flow were to occur it would be measured
instantaneously by the bucket and stopwatch method.
Record Keening Yes Nn NA NF
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? 0 • 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 0 ❑ •
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: ❑ ❑ ❑ U
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 ❑
Plant records are adequate,available and include ❑ ❑ ❑ U
O&M Manual ❑
As built Engineering drawings 0
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs ❑
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? ❑ U ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? 000 .
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ E1 ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 1. 000
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • ❑ 0 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 • 0 0
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for example:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,DO,Sludge ❑ U ❑ ❑
Judge,pH,and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 00011
Comment:The facility has reported no flow for more than the past year so no lab records were available for review.
The ORC visits the plant as required,but no records are maintained of site visits. Site visits should be documented
and also recorded on DMR's along with"no flow"if the plant is not discharging.

Permit: NC0022934 Owner-Faculty: UCS, Inc-UCS, Inc-Main Plant
Inspection Date: 08/11/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Fffliient Samnlira Yes No NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 N ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? 0 0 0 •
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • ❑
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)? • ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:

pprgrATE-9 -r(
Q (31G Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
—1 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
June 9, 2003
Mr. Keith Traver, Environmental Engineer
Sonoco Products Company
Post Office Box 160
Mail Stop A55
Hartsville, South Carolina 29550
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Sonoco Products Co. WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0022934
Gaston County,N.C.
Dear Mr. Traver:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on June 5, 2003 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the
facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report
to him.
The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have any questions concerning
this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
4 Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street,Mooresville, NC 28115
PHONE [phone] Customer Service
PAX [phone] 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 I„I 2 Lai I 3I NC0022934 11 12 I 03/06/CS 17 18 1 I 19 1 1 20 Li
LJ LJ Remarks U LJ
211iiIIIIIIiIIllllllll1IIIIIIlll111IIIiiII111111166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671
1.0 169
70 LJ I, t 71 Iu„I 72 I„t 731 l
I 174 75I 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 80
Section B: Facility Data LJ
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)
10:47 AM 03/06/05 01/02/Cl
Sonoco Products Co-Long Shoal
NCSR 1556 Hoffman Road Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Lincolnton NC 28092 11:00 AM 03/06/05 05/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Tttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
William Edward Rogers/ORC/828-313-3387/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Tom Brown,North Second St Hartsville SC 2955C//704-735-0464/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
PERMIT:
The permit description adequately describes the facility.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
The Operator-in-Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily operation and maintenance log and calibration data were
reviewed at the time of the inspection. All reviewed records were well maintained.
(cont.)
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:
The facility is currently closed with no personnel on-site. The facility and surrounding grounds
appeared to be well maintained. The discharge outfall was covered with sand
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040
/34 c( -I 7c -5
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

PPIPPIPPP
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
31 NC0022934 I11 12 03/06/05 I 17 18IJ
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
due to recent rain events. The ORC indicated that the sand would be removed as soon as possible. The
facility is staffed with appropriately certified operators.
LABORATORY:
Water Tech Labs, Inc., (Certification #50) in Granite Falls, North Carolina has been contracted to
provide analytical support. The ORC has been issued a laboratory certification (#5102) to perform on-site
field analyses. All laboratory instruments appeared to be properly calibrated.
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING STREAM:
The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection.
SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period April 2002 through March 2003, inclusive. The
facility did not report a discharge for the entire review period_
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The effluent would be measured instantaneously by the bucket and stop watch method in the event of a
discharge.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 6, 1991
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Sonoco Products Company GROUNDWATER SECTION
Post Office Box 717 SE Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092RALEIGH, NC
Attn: Pete Gruener
Subject: Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
NPDES Permit #NC0022934
Sonoco Products Company
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Gruener:
On October 15, 1991 , Tony McManus of the Mooresville Regional
Office (MRO) , Groundwater Section, inspected the subject site for
the location of monitor wells in compliance with the subject
permit. During his visit, he noted that the unlined wastewater
treatment lagoon had been constructed above the grade of the
encompassing land and within 40 to 50 feet of the South Fork River.
The area surrounding the lagoon is subject to flooding, which
prohibits the proper construction of monitor wells downgradient of
the lagoon. Although you report that some evaporation takes place
in the lagoon, it is the Groundwater Section's opinion based on the
high lagoon influent and low effluent that some contents of the
lagoon are seeping into the subsurface and possibly the
groundwater and the South Fork of the Catawba River. As a result,
the Groundwater Section would typically require the installation of
wells to monitor any groundwater impact which is not possible at
this site.
Therefore, the MRO is requesting that you submit plans to this
Office addressing the lining of the subject lagoon.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C.28115•Telephone [phone]•FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Sonoco Products Company
November 6, 1991
Page Two
The lining of the lagoon should ensure that the waste
treatment system is discharging to the South Fork River in
compliance with your NPDES permit.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel
free to contact me or Tony McManus at (704) 663-1699 .
Sincerely,
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Brenda J. Smith, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
cc: Rex Gleason - Mooresville Water Quality Section
"Jack Floyd - Groundwater Permits Section - Raleigh
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October 16, 1991 :
Dr. George T. Everett
NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Dear Dr. Everett:
Re: Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Sonoco Products Company
Gaston County. North Carolina
Mr. Tony McManus of the NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources Mooresville office visited our facility in Gaston County yesterday in
regards to the referenced subject. He has asked us to delay the installation of
monitoring wells until he has conferred with the Raleigh office on certain
technical matters at issue. Once these issues are resolved, he will notify us on
what steps we are to take regarding the monitoring well installation.
Sincerely,
Peter H. Gruene, Director
Environmental Technology
CC:
T. L. McManus, III, NCDEHNR, PO Box 950, Mooresville, NC 28115
R. M. Morrell, Sonoco - Long Shoals
E. P. Norman, Sonoco - E25

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
October 22, 1991
MEMORANDUM TO: Jack Floyd
FROM: Tony McManus 1'
THROUGH: Barbara S. ChristianjrG
SUBJECT: Sonoco Products Company
NPDES Permit No. NC0022934
Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
Gaston County, N.C.
The above referenced site was inspected on October 15, 1991
for the possibility of requiring groundwater monitoring of the
earthen basin waste treatment lagoon. The lagoon was constructed
above grade of the encompassing land and the remainder of the area
is within 40 feet of the South Fork River and prone to frequent
flooding. This Office recommends that no monitoring wells should
be required.
If you have any questions, please advise.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey,Jr., Secretary Director
September 11 , 1991
Sonoco Products Company
P.O. Box 717
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
Attn: Mr. Robert Morrell
SUBJECT: Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
Permit No. NC0022934
Sonoco Products Company
Gaston County:
Dear Mr. Morrell:
In accordance with the policy of the Division of
Environmental Management to ensure the good quality of
North Carolina' s groundwater, the referenced Permit
requires several activities related to groundwater
monitoring. The following guidelines are presented to
assist you in complying with those requirements . If you
have any questions concerning these matters,- you should
contact Barbara Christian at the address shown below to
discuss the requirements relevant to your specific facility:
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
919 N. Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Condition No. 1 : The installation of monitor wells as
approved by the Department' s Mooresville Regional
Office.
THE MONITOR WELLS MUST BE DEVELOPED TO A TOTAL
SUSPENDED SOLIDS LEVEL NOT EXCEEDING 5 mg/L.
Note: Arrangements to satisfy this requirement should
be made by you with the well contractor prior to
the installation of wells. Prior to accepting a
new well, you should verify that the driller has
developed the well to an acceptable level as
stated above. Failure to ensure proper
dev
Method 1: Method 6230D (Capillary - Column),
"Standard Methods For The
Examination of Water and
Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 "Methods For The
Determination Of Organic Compounds In
Drinking Water", U.S.
EPA - 600/4-88/039
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to
sampling for the remaining parameters.
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum
allowable concentrations in groundwater for the
various analytical parameters, as specified in 15A
NCAC 2L [Groundwater Classifications and Standards].
Unless otherwise specified, the units for these
concentrations are expressed as milligrams per liter.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by
method 6230D, or the equivalent method 502.2, then EPA
methods 604 and 611 must also be run to detect other
organic compounds which may be present. The results of
all analyses specified in the monitoring requirements,
including 604 and 611 if required, must be submitted
simultaneously.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are
detected in any downgradient monitoring well,
additional sampling and analysis must be conducted
to identify the individual constituents comprising this
TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as
measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10
mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the
naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances
of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the
downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional
sampling and analysis as described above.
The analytical methods used for TOX must be capable of
detecting the total of all halogenated organic
compounds present at a concentration of 5.0 parts per
billion (ppb) or greater. In the event that a TOX
concentration of 5.0 ppb or greater is detected, any
individual halogenated organic compound(s) present at a
concentration at or above the method detection limit
(MDL) must be identified and quantified utilizing EPA
methods 601, 602, 604 and 611.

A supply of forms (GW-59) on which the analytical
results must be reported are attached Instructions are
provided on the reverse of the white copy of each 4-part
form. The analytical results should be sent to the address
shown at the top of the form and are due in our office no
later than the last working day of the month following
sample collection.
Additional forms will be provided upon receipt of the
attached form GW-59 RO.
FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO REQUIREMENTS
FOR GROUNDWATER QUALITY PROTECTION, PLEASE REFER TO
YOUR PERMIT.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at [phone].
BCW:ja/Sonoco.
Attachments
cc: Barbara Christian
Central Files
Compliance Monitoring Files
Sincerely,
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C. Brian Wootton
Hydrogeology Technician
Permits and Compliance
Groundwater Section

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 9, 1991
Mr. R. M. Morrell
Sonoco Products Company
Post Office Box 717
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO022934
Sonoco Products Company
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Morrell:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO022934 was
issued on August 6, 1991 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so,
it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of
particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you
fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly
as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing
the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be
completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as
required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 • Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. R. M. Morrell
Page Two
August 9, 1991
event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process
failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified
wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating
wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of
wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater
being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of
wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A
civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal
penalties may be assessed for such violations. If you find at
any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office
immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing
action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed.
Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than
180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration
date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the
Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If
you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read
the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville
if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward
to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:se

ALLOCATION
& NATURAL RES01tIC ES
PERMIT NO.: NTCO022934
MAR S® 1995
PERMI'ITEE NAME: Sonoco Products Compaq
FACILITY NAME: Sonoco Products Com an
Facility Status: Existing MOORESVILLE REOIAJAL X
Permit Status: Renewal
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Minor
Design Capacity: 0.0053 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow): 81 %
Industrial (% of Flow): 19
Comments:
Basc( on 122i aff R, enort
STREAM INDEX: 11-129
RECEIVING STREAM: South Fork Catawba River
Class: WS-IV CA
Sub-I3asin: 03-08-35
Reference USGS Quad: F14NW, Lincolnton E. (please attach)
County: Gaston �—
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 01/31/95 Treatment Plant Class: I
Classification changes within three miles:
WS=IV at Town of High Shoals water supply intake
Requested by: /I Jeanette Briggs Date: 07/20/94
Prepared by:
Reviewed 1
& Date:
Date
Modeler
Date
#
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Drainage Area (mil
Neff
7Q10 (cfs) 77
3 3(9
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Winter 7Q10 (cfs) /JZ 30Q2 (cfs)
Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
Instream Monitoring: NFL
Parameters
Upstream Location
Downstream Location
Effluent
Characteristics
Summer
Winter
BOD5 (MLA)
3a
NH3-N (mg/1);
D.O. (mg/1)
h/
TSS (mg/1)
30
F. Col. (/100 nil)
Zoo
pH (SU)
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Comments:
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Facility Name:
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facilitv Status:
Pernut Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
S ubbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
FACT SHEET FOR WASTE -LOAD ALLOCATION
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO.
NC0022934
Domestic - 81 % / Industrial -
Existing
Renewal
South Fork Catawba River
WS-IV CA
030835
Gaston
MRO % C
Briggs
7/21/94
F14NW
Request # 793 7
19%
Stream Characteristic:
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC M:
501
79 (est from yields
155 ( " " ")
590 ( " " ")
197.5( " " ")
0.01
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Tech Support recommends renewal of existing secondary limits. However, facility should pursue
the replacement of the lagoon with a package treatment plant. The absence of a discharge for
several years indicates some problem in the lagoon system.
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
ft
Recommended by: Date:
Reviewed by
Instream Assessment;
Regional Supervisor:
Permits & Engineerin
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY�`� uY �J
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ENVIRONMENT, HEAL'I K
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Wasteflow (MGD):
BODS (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1):
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/l):
Temperature (C):
Recommended Limits:
Wasteflow (MGD):
BODS (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1):
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/l):
Temperature (Q:
CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.0053
30
monitor
nr
30
200
6-9
monitor
monitor
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.0053
30
monitor
nr
30
200
6-9
monitor
monitor
Limits Changes Due To:
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.)
Instream data
New regulations/standards/procedures
New facility information
WQ or EL
Parameter(s) Affected
Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
_X_ No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations.

INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREME\ S
Upstream Location:
Downstream Location:
Parameters:
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
MISCELLANI EOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
AdN.uacv of Existing Treatment
Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? Yes No
If no, which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
office recommendations:
If no, why not?
Special Instructions or Conditi ns
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) (Y or
(If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If ves, explain with attachments.

SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
MAIN OFFICE-HARTSVILLE. SOUTH CAROLINA 29550 U.S.A
803 383-7000
***COPY***
December 20, 1991
Ms. Brenda J. Smith, P.G.
NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
919 North Main Street
Moores ,.-ills, 1 14 C 28115
Dear Ms. Smith:
lr. C. DEPr. OF NAT M
RP,.SOURCE3 AND
C0MXU.N;12'V 1'EVELOPALEN'T
DEC 2 7 1991
"VISI!'N OF WROMEVIAL UN GEMEENT
N"IDRESVILIE R1913RAL OFFICE _
Re: Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
NPDES Permit #NC0022934
Sonoco Products Company
Gaston County, NC
We are in receipt of your letter of November 6, 1991, and are in the process of
pulling together information dealing with the wastewater lagoon at our Long
Shoals facility. Once this data collection is complete, we would like to meet with
you and Tony McManus to discuss our particular situation. I would expect us to
be prepared to discuss this sometime in mid to late January. If you have any
questions in the mean time, please feel free to call me at 803/383-7706.
Sincerely,
Peter H. Gruene, Director
Environmental Technology
CC:
Tony McManus - Mooresville Water Quality Section
Walt Harvey - G00 (Long Shoals) - Sonoco

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 6, 1991
Sonoco Products Company
Post Office Box 717
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Attn: Pete Gruener
Subject: Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
NPDES Permit #NC0022934
Sonoco Products Company
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Gruener:
On October 15, 1991, Tony McManus of the Mooresville Regional
Office (MRO), Groundwater Section, inspected the subject site for
the location of monitor wells in compliance with the subject
permit. During his visit, he noted that the unlined wastewater
treatment lagoon had been constructed above the grade of the
encompassing land and within 40 to 50 feet of the South Fork River.
The area surrounding the lagoon is subject to flooding, which
prohibits the proper construction of monitor wells downgradient of
the lagoon. Although you report that some evaporation takes place
in the lagoon, it is the Groundwater Section's opinion based on the
high lagoon influent and low effluent that some contents of the
lagoon are seeping into the subsurface and possibly the
groundwater and the South Fork of the Catawba River. As a result,
the Groundwater Section would typically require the installation of
wells to monitor any groundwater impact which is not possible at
this site.
Therefore, the MRO is requesting that you submit plans to this
Office addressing the lining of the subject lagoon.
919 North Main street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 • Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Sonoco Products Company
November 6, 1991
Page Two
The lining of the lagoon should ensure that the waste
treatment system is discharging to the South Fork River in
compliance with your NPDES permit.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel
free to contact me or Tony McManus at [phone].
Sincerely,
Brenda J. Smith, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
cc: Rex Gleason - Mooresville Water Quality Section
Jack Floyd - Groundwater Permits Section - Raleigh
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NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NCO022934
PERMITTEE NAME: Sonoco Products Company
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major Minor
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity: 0.0053 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow): 81 %
Industrial (% of Flow): 19 % [00N-00?4rAcr coou;l4
Comments:
See attached SR (eo
STREAM INDEX: 11-129
RECEIVING STREAM: South Fork Catawba River
Class: WS-III
Sub -Basin: 03-08-35
Reference USGS Quad: F14NW, Lincolnton E. (please attach)
County. Gaston
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 9/30/91 Treatment Plant Class: I
Classification changes within three miles:
n/a
Requested by
Prepared by:
Reviewed by
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Modeler
Date Rec.
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Drainage Area (mil) 5d0
Avg. Streamflow (cfs): p0
7Q10 (cfs) JoA Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs)
Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream Location
Downstream Location
Effluent
Summer
Winter
Characteristics
BOD5 (mg/1)
30
NH3-N (mg/1)
—
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D.O. (mg/1)
TSS (mg/1)
0
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F. Col. (/100 ml)
Zoo
Zo 0
pH (SU)
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19
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FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATIONS
Facility Name
:Sonoco Prods. Co.
NPDES No.
:NC0022934
Type of Waste
:81% Domestic/ 19%
Facility Status
:Existing
Permit Status
:Renewal
Receiving Stream
:S.F. Catawba River
Stream Classification:WS-III
Subbasin
:030835
County
:Gaston
Regional Office
:MRO
Requestor
:J. Shanklin
Date of Request
:1/22/91
Topo Quad
:F14NW
Request # 6018
Ind (non -cant 05")
ps..� a
MAR 1 1991
PERMITS & ENGINEERING
StrejIm Characteristics:
USGS''I # est Date
Drainage Area: 500 sq.mi.
Summer 7Q10: 104 cfs
winter 7Q10: cfs
Average Flow: 700 cfs
30Q2: cfs
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
No changes in processes have occurred since the last permit period.
The facility discharges into a lagoon system which the region believes to
be leaking (possibly the reason there has been no effluent flow in the
past year).
No ammonia toxicity limit is necessary due to high dilution ratio.
Recommend renewal of existing limits.
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Special Scheduled Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
ar'xT OF NATURAL
,SOURGE3 AND
W WMiINITY DEVELOFM
MAR 7
DNISION OF ENViRORME5TAl MAN4GEME11
ppE{`;IOFF¢CE J l
Rem �d b y: Jwr�o-x���f' Date • 24-`l
Reviewed by
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Instream Assessment: (� L'(JL,l,4. Date: a a7
Regional Supervisor: ;1"G �� Date:
Permits & Engineering: f^-- Date: 3 CIS/
MAr 2 u 1991
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY:

CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Existina Limits
Monthly Average Daily Maximum
Summer/Winter
Wasteflow (MGD): 0.0053
BODS (mg/1): 30/30
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1): 30/30
Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): 1000/1000
pH (SU): 6-9
Recommended Limits
Monthly Average Daily Maximum
Summer/Winter
Wasteflow (MGD): 0.0053
BODS (mg/1): 30/30
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1) :
TSS (mg/1): 30/30
Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): 200/200
pH (SU): 6-9
INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIRMENTS:
Upstream: Location:
Donwstream: Location:
Limits Changes Due To:
Standard change
Parameter(s) Affected
Fecal coliform
(explanation of any modifications to past modeling analysis
including new flows, rates, field data, interacting discharges, etc.)

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Facility Name:
< NPDEES WASTE LObu ALLOCATION
Existing r-v� fSO �/
Proposed Q RS� hermit No . AJ CO o ") a I3 / Pipe No.: O U
avow
Design Capacity (MGD) : O - O 0 5 3 Industrial (% of F
' ,� c 6
,�,��eA
Receiving Stream: �,�, �.� a Class :
ow) : qo �U c d . CllpMestic
Sub -Basin:
Reference USGS Quad: F j Lo (Please attach) Requestor: L,5Q 'sk Regional Office /y1�20
(Guideline limitations, if applicable, are to be listed on the back of this form.)
ineer 1 Date Rec.
Date S - / 2-
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County:
(% of Flow):, o
Design Temp.: Drainage Area (mi2): S7iD Avg. Streamf low (cfs): %0
7Q10 (cfs) rh Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs)
Location of D.O.,m;n;mum (miles below outfall):
Slope (fpm )
Velocity (fps): Kl (base e, per day): K2 (base e. Der day):
-ev
Effluent
Characteristics
Monthly
Average
Comments
S
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Effluent
Characteristics
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T.verage
Comments
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anon Q Comments:
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0Cbirmation
location r M 7o C 4S e. Cause it 'Eo exce 4 3 z *c.
Prepared By: Reviewed By: Aa Date: l U 50

Request No. : 3173
--------------------- WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM ----------------------
Facility Name : SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Type of Waste : DOMESTIC
Status : EXISTING
Receiving Stream : SOUTH FORK CATAWBA RIVER
Stream Class : WS-III
Subbasin : 030835
County : GASTON Drainage Area (sq mi) : 500
Regional Office : MOORESVILLE 7010 (cfs) : 104
Requestor : L. CREECH Winter 7010 (cfs),
Date of Request : 5-12-86 30Q2 (cfs)
Quad : F-14 NW Average Flaw (cfs) 700
----------------------- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS-------------------------
Wasteflow (mgd) :
0.0053
5-Day BOD (mg/1) :
30
F -inia Nitrogen (mg/1 ) .
I solved Oxygen (mg/1) .
_
TSS (mg/1) :
30
Fecal Coliform (#/100ml):
1000
pH (SU) :
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
6-9
------------ ___
----------- COMMENTS
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Recommended by Date f1p
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Reviewed by:
Tech. Support Supervisor____
Regional Supervisor
Permits & Engineering_
Da t e-45/1JR 0-
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Facility Name:
NPDES WASTE L0 ALLOCATION
D ✓o C C> P f v CL C 5 a-,114-1
Engineer f Date Rec .
Existing
Proposed O Permit Na.: AY i -o c `� 3 �� Pipe No.. 00 / County:
R
Date
Design Capacity (MGD): O O 0 5 3 Industrial (% of Flow): vatic (% of Flow):
VeA
Receiving Stream: So �,f� I� C�Q Class: �cJ s-=lL ., , .Sub -Basin :
/o 0
Reference USGS Quad: F A) Lj (Plea e attach) Requestor: Regional Office
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(Guideline limitations, if applicable, are to be listed on the back of this form.)
Design Temp..
Drainage Area (mil ) : ,Sft Avg. Streamflow (cfs) : 70-0
7Q10 (cfs) 1,6 t( Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs)
Location of D.O..minimum (miles below outfall): Slope (fpm)
Velocity (fps): Kl (base N, per day): K2 (base e. ner day):
-8Y
Effluent
Characteristics
Monthly
Average
Comments
S
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0 o 4
tl
cA
Effluent :'Dntnly
Characteristics Lverage Comments
ation O Comments:
vi location O
ICb irmation
I X, L- Prepared By: Reviewed By: Date: l-7-
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Request No. : 3173
--------------------- WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM ----------------------
Facility Name
: SONOCO PRODUCTS
COMPANY
Type of Waste
: DOMESTIC
Status
: EXISTING
Receiving Stream
: SOUTH FORK CATAWBA RIVER
Stream Class
: WS-III
Subbasin
: 030835
County
: GASTON
Drainage Area (sq mi) : 500
Regional Office
: MOORESVILLE
7010 (cfs) : 104
Requestor
: L. CREECH
Winter 7010 (cfs)' :
Date of Request
: 5-12-86
3002 (cfs) :
Quad
: F-14 NW
Average Flow (cfs) : 700
------------------------- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS ----------------------
Wasteflow
:
(mgd) :
0.0053
5-Day BOD
(mg/1) :
30
imonia Nitrogen
(mg/1) :
"^ssolved
Oxygen (mg/1) :
TSS (mg/l)
:
30
Fecal Coliform
(#/100ml):
1000
pH (SU)
________________________________
:
6-9
---------------------------------- COMMENTS --------------------------------
Recommended by
Reviewed by:
Tech. Support Supervisor__
Regional Supervisor
Permits & Engineering.
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Date
Date,7 2����_
Date_��
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