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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0020656_Fact Sheet_20201217Fact Sheet NPDES Permit No. NCO020656 Permit Writer/Email Contact Nick Coco, nick.coco@ncdenr.gov: Date: August 19, 2020 Division/Branch: NC Division of Water Resources/NPDES Municipal Permitting Fact Sheet Template: Version 09Jan2017 Permitting Action: ❑X Renewal ❑ Renewal with Expansion ❑ New Discharge ❑ Modification (Fact Sheet should be tailored to mod request) Note: A complete application should include the following: • For New Dischargers, EPA Form 2A or 2D requirements, Engineering Alternatives Analysis, Fee • For Existing Dischargers (POTW), EPA Form 2A, 3 effluent pollutant scans, 4 2nd species WET tests. • For Existing Dischargers (Non-POTW), EPA Form 2C with correct analytical requirements based on industry category. Complete applicable sections below. If not applicable, enter NA. 1. Basic Facility Information Facility Information Applicant/Facility Name: City of Laurinburg/Leith Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Applicant Address: PO Box 249, Laurinburg, NC 28353 Facility Address: 620 Hall Street, Laurinburg, NC 28353 Permitted Flow: 4.0 MGD Facility Type/Waste: MAJOR Municipal; 100% domestic Facility Class: Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System Treatment Units: Mechanical bar screen, Mechanical grit removal, Influent flow monitoring, Influent pump station, Flow splitter box, Three aeration Basins, Three secondary clarifiers, Chlorination/Dechlorination, Effluent flow measurement, One aerobic digester, Effluent force main, Cascade aeration, Standby generator Pretreatment Program (Y/N) N County: Scotland Region Fayetteville Briefly describe the proposed permitting action and facility background. The City of Laurinburg has applied for an NPDES permit renewal at 4.0 MGD for the Leith Creek WWTP. This facility serves a population of 15,156 residents. Treated domestic wastewater is discharged into Big Shoe Heel Creek, a class C;SW water in the Lumber River Basin. The facility has a primary Outfall 001. Page 1 of 11 2. Receiving Waterbody Information: Receiving Waterbody Information Outfalls/Receiving Stream(s): Outfall 001 - Big Shoe Heel Creek Stream Index: 14-34 Stream Classification: C-Sw Drainage Area (m12): 83 Summer 7Q10 (cfs) 13.8 Winter 7Q10 (cfs): 24 30Q2 (cfs): 35 Average Flow (cfs): 95 IWC (% effluent): 31 303(d) listed/parameter: No Subject to TMDL/parameter: Yes- State wide Mercury TMDL implementation. Subbasin/HUC: 03-07-55/03040204 USGS Topo Quad: H21 SW Laurinburg, NC 3. Effluent Data Summary Effluent data for Outfall 001 is summarized below for the period of July 2016 through July 2020. Table 1. Effluent Data Summary Outfall 001 Permit Parameter Units Average Max Min Limit Flow MGD 2.6 7.123 0.067 MA 4.0 WA 30.0 BOD mg/1 2.4 9.4 2 MA 20.0 WA 45.0 TSS mg/1 12.9 52 2 � MA 30.0 WA 15.0 NH3N mg/1 0.8 10.6 0.1 MA 5.0 DO mg/1 8.3 9.9 5.1 DA > 5 mg/1 (geometric) (ge Fecal coliform 4/100 ml 798 0.1 WA 400 70.8 0.8 MA 200 Temperature ° C 20.2 27 9 Total Residual Chlorine ug/1 25.9 49 7 DM 28 Conductivity µmhos/cm 319 500 137 pH SU 6.8 7.5 6 6.0 < pH < 9.0 Total Zinc ug/1 76.4 275 24 Total Copper ug/I 17.6 42 8 Total Mercury ng/1 14.7 62 2.39 AA 39 TN mg/1 9.7 32.7 1.2 TP mg/1 2.3 6.53 0.067 MA -Monthly Average, WA -Weekly Average, DM -Daily Maximum, DA-Daily Average, QA- Quarterly Average, AA -Annual Average Page 2 of 11 4. Instream Data Summary Instream monitoring may be required in certain situations, for example: 1) to verify model predictions when model results for instream DO are within 1 mg/1 of instream standard at full permitted flow; 2) to verify model predictions for outfall diffuser; 3) to provide data for future TMDL; 4) based on other instream concerns. Instream monitoring may be conducted by the Permittee, and there are also Monitoring Coalitions established in several basins that conduct instream sampling for the Permittee (in which case instream monitoring is waived in the permit as long as coalition membership is maintained). If applicable, summarize any instream data and what instream monitoring will be proposed for this permit action: The current permit requires instream monitoring for dissolved oxygen, temperature, conductivity and fecal coliform upstream of the outfall at least 100 feet, downstream (D 1) at NCSR 1612, and downstream (D2) at NCSR 1108. Data was observed from July 2016 to June 2020. The data has been summarized in Table 2 below. Table 2. Instream Monitoring Data Summary Parameter Units Upstream Downstream 1 Downstream 2 Average Max Min Average Max Min Average Max Min Conductivity µmhos/cm 38.6 85 15 46.0 108 14 46.4 83 10 Fecal Coliform #/100 nil (geomean) 392 3900 22 (geomean) 499 6000 3 1 (geomean) 600.7 4000 3 DO mg/1 6.1 9.7 1.4 6.0 9.8 1.1 5.0 9.8 1.1 Temperature ° C 19.3 28 4 19.4 27 4 19.9 28 4 Students t-tests were run at a 95% confidence interval to analyze relationships between instream samples. A statistically significant difference is determined when the t-test p-value result is < 0.05 The downstream temperature did not exceed 32 degrees Celsius [per 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (18)]. The temperature differential exceeded 2.8 degrees Celsius on one occasion between the upstream sample location and both downstream sample locations D1 and D2 during the period reviewed. It was concluded that no statistically significant difference exists between upstream and downstream temperature at both downstream locations D 1 and D2. Downstream DO at location D 1 dropped below 5 mg/L on 26 occasions [per 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (6)] during the period reviewed. Downstream DO at location D2 dropped below 5 mg/L on 146 occasions during the period reviewed. Downstream DO at location D1 dropped below 4 mg/L on 5 occasions during the period reviewed. Downstream DO at location D2 dropped below 4 mg/L on 73 occasions during the period reviewed. It was concluded that no statistically significant difference exists between upstream and downstream DO at location D1. However, it was concluded that a statistically significant difference exists between upstream and downstream DO at location D2. Effluent BOD did not show any spikes and effluent DO was consistently above 5 mg/L during the period reviewed, suggesting that instream dissolved oxygen is being influenced by factors outside of the wastewater treatment plant (the receiving stream is classified as Swamp waters). It was concluded that a statistically significant difference exists between upstream and downstream conductivity at location D1 and between upstream and downstream conductivity at location D2. Effluent conductivity was consistently higher than upstream conductivity during the review period and appears to be influencing conductivity levels downstream. Instream and effluent conductivity monitoring will continue to be a permit requirement. Page 3 of 11 The geometric mean for fecal coliform exceeded 200/100mL upstream of the facility and at both downstream locations D1 and D2 [per 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (7)] during the period reviewed. Fecal coliform was reported at levels greater than 400/100ml in more than 20% of samples taken upstream and at both downstream locations D1 and D2 during the period reviewed. It was concluded that a statistically significant difference exists between upstream and downstream fecal coliform at location D1 and between upstream and downstream fecal coliform at location D2. Effluent fecal coliform was consistently lower than instream fecal coliform, suggesting that the facility's effluent is not negatively impacting fecal coliform levels in the stream. The draft permit proposes the removal of monitoring requirements for Downstream Location D1 (NCSR 1612). The Permittee shall continue to conduct monitoring upstream and downstream at NCSR 1108. Is this facility a member of a Monitoring Coalition with waived instream monitoring (YIN): N Name of Monitoring Coalition: NA 5. Compliance Summary Summarize the compliance record with permit effluent limits (past 5 years): In 2018, the facility reported 2 fecal coliform limit violations and 1 flow limit violation resulting in enforcement. The facility reported 1 ammonia limit violation and 3 flow limit violations resulting in enforcement in 2019. In 2020, the facility reported 1 flow limit violation resulting in enforcement. Summarize the compliance record with aquatic toxicity test limits and any second species test results (past 5 years): The facility passed 18 of 18 quarterly chronic toxicity tests as well as 4 of 4 second species toxicity tests from February 2016 to May 2020. Summarize the results from the most recent compliance inspection: The last facility inspection conducted in June 2019 reported that the facility was compliant. 6. Water Quality -Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs) Dilution and MixingZones ones In accordance with 15A NCAC 213.0206, the following streamflows are used for dilution considerations for development of WQBELs: 1Q10 streamflow (acute Aquatic Life); 7Q10 streamflow (chronic Aquatic Life; non -carcinogen HH); 30Q2 streamflow (aesthetics); annual average flow (carcinogen, HH). If applicable, describe any other dilution factors considered (e.g., based on CORMIX model results): NA If applicable, describe any mixing zones established in accordance with I5A NCAC 2B. 0204(b): NA Oxygen -Consuming Waste Limitations Limitations for oxygen -consuming waste (e.g., BOD) are generally based on water quality modeling to ensure protection of the instream dissolved oxygen (DO) water quality standard. Secondary TBEL limits (e.g., BOD= 30 mg/1 for Municipals) may be appropriate if deemed more stringent based on dilution and model results. Page 4 of 11 If permit limits are more stringent than TBELs, describe how limits were developed.- The existing limitations for BOD5 have been in the permit since at least 1987 and are based on modeling to protect instream DO. No changes are proposed. Ammonia and Total Residual Chlorine Limitations Limitations for ammonia are based on protection of aquatic life utilizing an ammonia chronic criterion of 1.0 mg/1(summer) and 1.8 mg/1(winter). Acute ammonia limits are derived from chronic criteria, utilizing a multiplication factor of 3 for Municipals and a multiplication factor of 5 for Non -Municipals. Limitations for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) are based on the NC water quality standard for protection of aquatic life (17 ug/1) and capped at 28 ug/1(acute impacts). Due to analytical issues, all TRC values reported below 50 ug/1 are considered compliant with their permit limit. Describe any proposed changes to ammonia and/or TRC limits for this permit renewal: The current permit sets a daily maximum limit of 28 ug/L. TRC limits have been reviewed in the attached WLA and have been found to be consistent with the results. There are no proposed changes for TRC. Limitations for ammonia have been in the permit since at least 1987 and are based on modeling to protect instream DO. The current permit sets monthly average and weekly average limits for ammonia of 5 mg/L and 15 mg/L, respectively. The ammonia limits have been reviewed in the attached WLA. Based on instream waste concentration -based calculations, ammonia limits are proposed to be set as monthly average and weekly average limits of 2.7 mg/L and 8.1 mg/L, respectively. Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) for Toxicants If applicable, conduct RPA analysis and complete information below. The need for toxicant limits is based upon a demonstration of reasonable potential to exceed water quality standards, a statistical evaluation that is conducted during every permit renewal utilizing the most recent effluent data for each outfall. The RPA is conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 122.44 (d) (i). The NC RPA procedure utilizes the following: 1) 95% Confidence Level/95% Probability; 2) assumption of zero background; 3) use of detection limit for "less than" values; and 4) streamflows used for dilution consideration based on 15A NCAC 2B.0206. Effective April 6, 2016, NC began implementation of dissolved metals criteria in the RPA process in accordance with guidance titled NPDES Implementation of Instream Dissolved Metals Standards, dated June 10, 2016. A reasonable potential analysis was conducted on effluent toxicant data collected between August 2016 through August 2019. Pollutants of concern included toxicants with positive detections and associated water quality standards/criteria. Based on this analysis, the following permitting actions are proposed for this permit: Effluent Limit with Monitoring. The following parameters will receive a water quality -based effluent limit (WQBEL) since they demonstrated a reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality standards/criteria: Total Copper, Total Zinc Monitoring Only. The following parameters will receive a monitor -only requirement since they did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality standards/criteria, but the maximum predicted concentration was >50% of the allowable concentration: NA No Limit or Monitoring: The following parameters will not receive a limit or monitoring, since they did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality Page 5 of 11 standards/criteria and the maximum predicted concentration was <50% of the allowable concentration: NA POTW Effluent Pollutant Scan Review: Three effluent pollutant scans were evaluated for additional pollutants of concern. (PPAs from 2016, 2017 and 2018) o The following parameter(s) will receive a water quality -based effluent limit (WQBEL) with monitoring, since as part of a limited data set, two samples exceeded the allowable discharge concentration: N/A o The following parameter(s) will receive a monitor -only requirement, since as part of a limited data set, one sample exceeded the allowable discharge concentration: N/A o The following parameters will not receive a limit or monitoring, since they did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality standards/criteria and the maximum predicted concentration was <50% of the allowable concentration: Total Arsenic, Total Phenolic Compounds, Beryllium, Total Cadmium, Total Chromium, Total Cyanide, Total Lead, Total Nickel, Total Selenium, Total Silver The City reported Total Silver and Total Cadmium at less than detection, with a detection level < 5 µg/L and < 2 µg/L, respectively, in their effluent pollutant scans. The City's chronic allowable discharge concentration is 0.194 µg/L for Total Silver and 1.903 µg/L for Total Cadmium. DWR's laboratory identifies the target Practical Quantification Limits (PQL) as 1.0 µg/L for Total Silver and 0.5 µg/L for Total Cadmium. 15A NCAC 2B .0505 (e) (4) requires that all test procedures must produce detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements. If no approved methods are capable of achieving a detection level below the permit discharge requirement (or allowable concentration) the method with the lowest detection level must be used. The City shall test for Total Silver and Total Cadmium down to a PQL below the allowable discharge concentration. While no monitoring requirement has been added to the permit for Total Silver or Total Cadmium at this time, the Division can add a limit or add limits during the next renewal if this regulation is not satisfied. If applicable, attach a spreadsheet of the RPA results as well as a copy of the Dissolved Metals Implementation Fact Sheet for freshwater/saltwater to this Fact Sheet. Include a printout of the RPA Dissolved to Total Metal Calculator sheet if this is a Municipality with a Pretreatment Program. Toxici , Testing Limitations Permit limits and monitoring requirements for Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) have been established in accordance with Division guidance (per WET Memo, 8/2/1999). Per WET guidance, all NPDES permits issued to Major facilities or any facility discharging "complex" wastewater (contains anything other than domestic waste) will contain appropriate WET limits and monitoring requirements, with several exceptions. The State has received prior EPA approval to use an Alternative WET Test Procedure in NPDES permits, using single concentration screening tests, with multiple dilution follow-up upon a test failure. Describe proposed toxicity test requirement: The permit requires quarterly chronic toxicity testing at 3 1 % effluent concentration. No changes are proposed. Mercury Statewide TMDL Evaluation There is a statewide TMDL for mercury approved by EPA in 2012. The TMDL target was to comply with EPA's mercury fish tissue criteria (0.3 mg/kg) for human health protection. The TMDL established a wasteload allocation for point sources of 37 kg/year (81 lb/year), and is applicable to municipals and industrial facilities with known mercury discharges. Given the small contribution of mercury from point Page 6 of 11 sources (-2% of total load), the TMDL emphasizes mercury minimization plans (MMPs) for point source control. Municipal facilities > 2 MGD and discharging quantifiable levels of mercury (>1 ng/1) will receive an MMP requirement. Industrials are evaluated on a case -by -case basis, depending if mercury is a pollutant of concern. Effluent limits may also be added if annual average effluent concentrations exceed the WQBEL value (based on the NC WQS of 12 ng/1) and/or if any individual value exceeds a TBEL value of 47 ng/1. Table 3. Mercury Effluent Data Summary (4.0 MGD) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 # of Samples 2 4 4 2 2 Annual Average Conc. n /L 33.3 14.2 3.2 11.15 23.36 Maximum Conc., n /L 62 20.3 3.78 11.9 38.7 TBEL, n /L 47 WQBEL, n /L 38.71 Describe proposed permit actions based on mercury evaluation: Since an individual mercury sample exceeded the TBEL, the mercury limit is maintained. A mercury minimization plan (MMP) was implemented in the current permit. Since the facility is > 2 MGD in design capacity and reported multiple quantifiable levels of mercury (> 1 ng/1), the mercury minimization plan (MMP) will remain in the permit. Other TMDL/Nutrient Management Strategy Considerations If applicable, describe any other TNDDLs/Nutrient Management Strategies and their implementation within this permit: NA Other WQBEL Considerations If applicable, describe any other parameters of concern evaluated for WQBELs: NA If applicable, describe any special actions (HQW or ORW) this receiving stream and classification shall comply with in order to protect the designated waterbody: NA If applicable, describe any compliance schedules proposed for this permit renewal in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H 0107(c)(2)(B), 40CFR 122.47, and EPA May 2007 Memo: As total copper demonstrated reasonable potential to exceed the facility's allowable discharge concentrations based on state surface water standards, monthly average and daily maximum limits have been put in the permit. After discussing the limits with the Permittee, the Permittee requested a schedule of compliance to provide time to locate issues and come into compliance with the new limits. A 3-year compliance schedule has been put in the permit. Within 1 year of the permit's effective date, the Permittee shall submit to DWR an Action Plan for Division approval, summarizing the strategy or actions to be taken to achieve compliance with the total copper limitations. Within 2 years of the permit's effective date, the Permittee shall submit a report to the Division summarizing actions taken in accordance with the Action Plan. The City shall achieve compliance with total copper limitations within 3 years of the permit's effective date. The plan will include specific dates for completion or implementation of each action. If applicable, describe any water quality standards variances proposed in accordance with NCGS 143- 215.3(e) and 15A NCAC 2B. 0226 for this permit renewal: NA Page 7 of 11 7. Technology -Based Effluent Limitations (TBELs) Municipals (if not applicable, delete and skip to Industrials) Are concentration limits in the permit at least as stringent as secondary treatment requirements (30 mg/l BODS/TSS for Monthly Average, and 45 mg/l for BODS/TSS for Weekly Average). YES If NO, provide a justification for alternative limitations (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA Are 85% removal requirements for BODS/TSS included in the permit? YES; Overall BOD and TSS removal rates > 85%. It is recommended that the Permiee report to lower detection levels for TSS to ensure accuracy of percent removal. If NO, provide a justification (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA 8. Antidegradation Review (New/Expanding Discharge): The objective of an antidegradation review is to ensure that a new or increased pollutant loading will not degrade water quality. Permitting actions for new or expanding discharges require an antidegradation review in accordance with 15A NCAC 213.0201. Each applicant for a new/expanding NPDES permit must document an effort to consider non -discharge alternatives per 15A NCAC 2H.0105( c)(2). In all cases, existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing use is maintained and protected. If applicable, describe the results of the antidegradation review, including the Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) and any water quality modeling results: NA 9. Antibacksliding Review: Sections 402(o)(2) and 303(d)(4) of the CWA and federal regulations at 40 CFR 122.44(1) prohibit backsliding of effluent limitations in NPDES permits. These provisions require effluent limitations in a reissued permit to be as stringent as those in the previous permit, with some exceptions where limitations may be relaxed (e.g., based on new information, increases in production may warrant less stringent TBEL limits, or WQBELs may be less stringent based on updated RPA or dilution). Are any effluent limitations less stringent than previous permit (YES/NO): NO If YES, confirm that antibacksliding provisions are not violated: NA 10. Monitoring Requirements Monitoring frequencies for NPDES permitting are established in accordance with the following regulations and guidance: 1) State Regulation for Surface Water Monitoring, 15A NCAC 213.0500; 2) NPDES Guidance, Monitoring Frequency for Toxic Substances (7/15/2010 Memo); 3) NPDES Guidance, Reduced Monitoring Frequencies for Facilities with Superior Compliance (10/22/2012 Memo); 4) Best Professional Judgement (BPJ). Per US EPA (Interim Guidance, 1996), monitoring requirements are not considered effluent limitations under Section 402(o) of the Clean Water Act, and therefore anti - backsliding prohibitions would not be triggered by reductions in monitoring frequencies. For instream monitoring, refer to Section 4. The City of Laurinburg requested monitoring frequency reductions for BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, NH3-N and Fecal Coliform on February 5, 2019 for their 2020 NPDES permit renewal based on DWR Page 8 of 11 Guidance Regarding the Reduction of Monitoring Frequencies in NPDES Permits for Exceptionally Performing Facilities. The last three years of the facility's data for these parameters have been reviewed in accordance with the criteria outlined in the guidance. The Division has decided to grant the City 2/week monitoring frequency requirements for BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, NH3-N and Fecal Coliform. 11. Electronic Reporting Requirements The US EPA NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was finalized on December 21, 2015. Effective December 21, 2016, NPDES regulated facilities are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) electronically. While NPDES regulated facilities would initially be required to submit additional NPDES reports electronically effective December 21, 2020, EPA extended this deadline from December 21, 2020, to December 21, 2025. The current compliance date, effective January 4, 2021, was extended as a final regulation change published in the November 2, 2020 Federal Register This permit contains the requirements for electronic reporting, consistent with Federal requirements. 12.Summary of Proposed Permitting Actions: Table 4. Current Permit Conditions and Proposed Changes 4.0 MGD Parameter Current Permit Proposed Change Basis for Condition/Change Flow MA 4.0 MGD No change 15A NCAC 213 .0505 BOD5 MA 20.0 mg/1 No change to limits WQBEL. 1987 model. 15A NCAC WA 30.0 mg/l 2/week monitoring 213; DWR Guidance Regarding the Reduction of Monitoring Frequencies in NPDES Permits for Exceptionally Performing Facilities NH3-N MA 5.0 mg/l MA 2.7 mg/l WQBEL. 2020 WLA review. 15A WA 15.0 mg/l WA 8.1 mg/l NCAC 213; DWR Guidance 2/week monitoring Regarding the Reduction of Monitoring Frequencies in NPDES Permits for Exceptionally Performing Facilities TSS MA 30 mg/l No change to limits TBEL. Secondary treatment WA 45 mg/1 2/week monitoring standards/40 CFR 133 / 15A NCAC 213.0406; DWR Guidance Regarding the Reduction of Monitoring Frequencies in NPDES Permits for Exceptionally Performing Facilities Fecal coliform MA 200 /100ml No change to limits WQBEL. State WQ standard, 15A WA 400 /100ml 2/week monitoring NCAC 213; DWR Guidance Regarding the Reduction of Monitoring Frequencies in NPDES Permits for Exceptionally Performing Facilities DO DA > 5 mg/l No change WQBEL. State WQ standard, 15A NCAC 2B .0200 Page 9 of 11 Temperature Monitor and No change Surface Water Monitoring, 15A Report Daily NCAC 2B. 0500 pH 6 — 9 SU No change WQBEL. State WQ standard, 15A NCAC 2B Conductivity Monitor and No change Surface Water Monitoring, 15A Report Daily NCAC 2B. 0500 Total Residual Chlorine DM 28 ug/L No change WQBEL. 2020 WLA review. Total Nitrogen Monitor and No change Surface Water Monitoring, 15A Report Monthly NCAC 2B. 0500 Total Phosphorous Monitor and No change Surface Water Monitoring, 15A Report Monthly NCAC 2B. 0500 Total Copper Monitor and MA 25.4 ug/1 Based on results of Reasonable Report Quarterly DM 29.7 ug/1 Potential Analysis (RPA); RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring Monitor and Report with Limit Monthly Total Zinc Monitor and MA 357.2 ug/1 Based on results of Reasonable Report Quarterly DM 357.2 ug/1 Potential Analysis (RPA); RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring Monitor and Report with Limit Monthly Total Mercury AA 39 ng/L No change WQBEL. Consistent with 2012 Statewide Mercury TMDL Implementation; individual mercury sample exceeded the TBEL Total Hardness No requirement Quarterly monitoring Hardness -dependent dissolved Upstream and in metals water quality standards Effluent approved in 2016 Chronic Toxicity Chronic limit, No change WQBEL. No toxics in toxic 3 1 % effluent amounts. 15A NCAC 2B Effluent Pollutant Scan Three times per No change; conducted 40 CFR 122 permit cycle in 2022, 2023, 2024 Instream Monitoring Upstream (U), Upstream (U) and Surface Water Monitoring, 15A Downstream at Downstream at NCSR NCAC 2B. 0500; 2020 Review of NCSR 1612 (D1) 1108 (D) instream monitoring data and Downstream at NCSR 1108 (D2) Mercury Minimization MMP Special No change WQBEL. Consistent with 2012 Plan (MMP) Condition Statewide Mercury TMDL Implementation; Municipality with Q > 2 MGD and with multiple detects > 1 ng/L Electronic Reporting Electronic No change In accordance with EPA Electronic Reporting Special Reporting Rule 2015. Condition MGD — Million gallons per day, MA - Monthly Average, WA — Weekly Average, DM — Daily Max, QA — Quarterly Average, DA — Daily Average, AA — Annual Average Page 10 of 11 13. Public Notice Schedule: Permit to Public Notice: September 11, 2020 Per 15A NCAC 2H .0109 & .0111, The Division will receive comments for a period of 30 days following the publication date of the public notice. Any request for a public hearing shall be submitted to the Director within the 30 days comment period indicating the interest of the party filing such request and the reasons why a hearing is warranted. 14. Fact Sheet Addendum (if applicable): The draft was submitted to the City of Laurinburg, EPA Region IV, and the Division's Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquatic Toxicology Branch and Operator Certification Program for review. The Aquatic Toxicology Branch submitted a comment to correct the mailing address specified in Special Condition A.(2.). No comments were received from any of the other parties. Were there any changes made since the Draft Permit was public noticed (Yes/No): YES If Yes, list changes and their basis below: • A notation was made concerning the Electronic Reporting Rule — Phase 2 Extension. extended the Phase 2 deadline from December 21, 2020, to December 21, 2025, effective January 4, 2021. The current compliance date has been extended to reflect this change. • The expiration date has been extended from 2024 to 2025 to more closely fit a five-year permit term. • The Effluent Pollutant Scan sampling years have been adjusted to 2022, 2023 and 2024 to better fit the extended permit term [See A. (3.)]. • The mailing address specified in Special Condition A. (2.) Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit (Quarterly) has been updated. 15. Fact Sheet Attachments (if applicable): • RPA Spreadsheet Summary • BOD and TSS Removal • Monitoring Reduction Frequency Spreadsheet • Dissolved Metals Implementation/Freshwater • Waste Load Allocation Spreadsheet • Mercury TMDL Spreadsheet • Limit Violations Summary • Toxicity Summary • Pretreatment Summary • Instream Monitoring Summary Page 11 of 11 AFFP Public Notice North Carolina E Affidavit of Publication STATE OF NORTH SS CAROLINA) COUNTY OF SCOTLAND) Sharon Taylor, being duly sworn, says: That she is Legal Advertising Representative of the The Laurinburg Exchange, a daily newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina; that the publication, a copy of which is attached hereto, was published in the said September 12, 2020 That said newspaper was regularly issued and circulated on those dates. SIGNED: r. 13 Legal Advertising Represefilative Subscribed to and sworn to me this 12th day of September 2020. 7 2tb' Amy Jo Carolin, n=;I�otary Pu My commission a cpi re : 22041573 01011114 001%111111111) () fI f fili �OHNSO ONTA Pj k blic, Scotlarib CDI. nt Cal h IP .. i i t July 29, 2020�- 0- VE *4 41VD C Wren Thedford 425-NCQEQ-DWR 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Public Notice North Carolina Environmental f anagernent Cornmission/NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Notice of latent to Issue a NPIDES Wastewater Permit O0 0 6 City Of Laurinburg The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest_ Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. S@Iisbury Street, Raleigh, NC to review information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this Notice may be found on our wehsit : http-//deq. n .go /abouYdivisIons/ ater- re our a /wat r-rn uu roes -perm its/ caste ate r-bran h/n pde - ate ateripu bI io- n oti e , or by ca Ilin (9 1 ) 707-360 1. The City of La u rinbu rg has requested re ne ai of permit NCO020656 for its Leith Creek WVVTP in Scotland County; this permitted discharge is treated municipal wastewater to Big Shoe Heel Creek, in the Lumber Fiver Basra Attachment A —Request for Missing Information Table 2. EPA Application Form zA Missing Information 1.1 Email address of facility contact: dmedlin@laurinburg.org. bmurray@laurinburg.org 1.2 Applicant email address:dmedlin Iaurinbur .or 1.3 Email address of the organization transporting the discharge for treatment prior to discharge:dmedlin Iaurinbur .or 1.4 Email address of the organization receiving the discharge for treatment prior to discharge:dmedlin Iaurinbur .or 1.5 Do you intend to request or renew one or more of the variances authorized at 40 CFR 122.21(n)? (Check all that apply. Consult with your NPDES permitting authority to determine what information needs to be submitted and when.) Discharges into marine waters (CWA Section El 301(h)) x Not applicable Water quality related effluent limitation (CWA Section 302(b)(2)) 1.6 Emai1 address of contractor responsible for operational or maintenance aspects of the treatment works: dmedlin Iaurinbur .or i 1.7 Indicate the number of SIUs and NSCIUs that discharge to the POTW. Number of SIUs Number of CIUs N/A 1.8 1 Certification Statement l certify under penalty of taw that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Name (print or type first and last name): Dixon Medlin I official title: Water Treatment Director Signatur Date signed -6 ZS Z Coco, Nick A From: Dixon Medlin <dmedlin@laurinburg.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:12 PM To: Coco, Nick A Cc: Montebello, Michael J; Brantley, Mark; Charles Nichols; Chuck Willis (chuck@willisengineers.com) Subject: RE: [External] RE: NC0020656 Leith Creek WWTP Proposed Permit Changes • rnal email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to ort.s am nc. ov AN& # AM Nicholas, I feel like we should do the compliance schedule for copper in the draft permit. Thanks, Dixon Medlin Director Of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants 603 Lauchwood DR Laurinburg, NC 28352 910-291-1716 dmedlin@laurinburg.org From: Coco, Nick A [mailto:Nick.Coco@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 2:56 PM To: Dixon Medlin <dmedlin@laurinburg.org> Cc: Montebello, Michael J<Michael.Montebello@ncdenr.gov>; Brantley, Mark <mark.brantley@ncdenr.gov>; Charles Nichols <cnichols@laurinburg.org>; Chuck Willis (chuck@willisengineers.com) <chuck@willisengineers.com> Subject: RE: [External] RE: NC0020656 Leith Creek WWTP Proposed Permit Changes Hi Mr. Medlin, The City will have a 30-day period of time to submit comments on the draft permit once it has gone out to public comment. The main point I was hoping to address is the compliance schedule for total copper. I cannot put a compliance schedule in a permit unless requested by a permittee along with some justification, so I just wanted to bring this to your attention prior to sending the draft out for public comment. If the City does provide a request and justification prior to my submitting the permit for public comment, I can include a compliance schedule in the draft permit. Thanks, Nicholas A. Coco, El Engineer NPDES Municipal Permitting Unit NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting 919 707-3609 office 919 707 9000 main office nick.coco@ncdenr.gov Physical Address: 512 North Salisbury St.,Raleigh, NC, 27604 Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617 I'm working at home due to the State of Emergency and DWR policy for Covid-19. Thanks for being patient as we try to stay safe. **Email is preferred but 1 am available to talk by via Microsoft Teams** Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Dixon Medlin <dmedlin@laurinburg.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 2:52 PM To: Coco, Nick A <Nick.Coco@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Montebello, Michael J<Michael.Montebello@ncdenr.eov>; Brantley, Mark <mark.bra ntley@ncdenr.gov>; Charles Nichols <cnichols@laurinburg.org>; Chuck Willis (chuck@willisengineers.com) <chuck@willisengineers.com> Subject: [External] RE: NC0020656 Leith Creek WWTP Proposed Permit Changes External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to ilport.spamPnc.gov- Mr. Coco, I will review, do I need to let you know of any concerns or questions before you send the draft permit? Thanks, Dixon Jledlin Director Of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants 603 Lauchwood DR Laurinburg, NC 28352 910-291-1716 dmedlin@laurinburg.org From: Coco, Nick A [mailto:Nick.Coco@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:57 PM To: Dixon Medlin <dmedlin@laurinbure.ore> Cc: Montebello, Michael J<Michael.Montebello@ncdenr.eov>; Brantley, Mark <mark.bra ntley@ncdenr.gov> Subject: NC0020656 Leith Creek WWTP Proposed Permit Changes Hi Mr. Medlin, I hope all is well. I havejust about finished drafting the renewal NPDES permit NC0020656 for the Leith Creek WWTP and wanted to bring your attention to some of the changes to be made to the permit: Based on the reasonable potential analysis (RPA) showing reasonable potential to violate state water quality standards, total copper and total zinc limits have been added to the permit along with monthly monitoring. Per the results of instream waste concentration (IWC)-based calculations for ammonia nitrogen, ammonia nitrogen limits have been revised. Based on NPDES guidance regarding the reduction of monitoring frequencies in NPDES permits for exceptionally performing facilities, monitoring requirements for BODS, NH3-N, Total Suspended Solids and Fecal Coliform have been reduced to twice per week. The NC 2007-2014 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by the NC Environmental Management Committee (EMC) on November 13, 2014. The US EPA subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016 with some exceptions. The NC Division of Water Resources NPDES Permitting Unit is required to implement the new dissolved metal standards in all permits public noticed after April 6, 2016. The new standards for most metals include acute standards. Further, the freshwater standards for several metals are expressed as the dissolved form of the metals, and seven metals have hardness -dependent equations. As a result, the NPDES Permitting Unit will need site -specific effluent hardness data and instream hardness data, upstream of the discharge, for each facility monitoring these metals in order to calculate permit limitations. Effluent hardness and instream hardness sampling, upstream of the discharge, have been added to the permit at a monitoring frequency of quarterly. These changes will also be noted on the cover letter to your draft permit, but I wanted to just make you aware of the changes ahead of time, in case there were any arrangements you wanted to get ahead of. Regarding the limits, upon request and justification, Permittees may be granted Schedules of Compliance for newly added limits in their permits. I bring this up because, while no sample was reported as being detected higher than the allowable discharge concentration for total zinc, the Leith Creek WWTP did report multiple copper samples detected at levels higher than the parameter's allowable discharge concentration. If you wish to have a compliance schedule, please let me know. If you believe you know from where your facility is receiving copper and that you will be able to achieve compliance with your permit limits upon the effective date of the permit, we can skip the compliance schedule. I do not believe a compliance schedule would be necessary for total zinc, as the plant did not report values exceeding the allowable discharge concentration. I also do not believe a compliance schedule would be necessary for the changes to ammonia limits based on analysis of the last 4.5 years of ammonia data from the Leith Creek WWTP. Summary of data and proposed limits Parameter Maximum Reported Maximum Predicted Allowable RPA Analysis Decision Concentration Concentration Discharge Concentration Total Zinc 275 ug/L 492.3 ug/L MA 357.2 ug/L RP shown - apply Monthly DM 357.2 ug/L Monitoring with Limit Total Copper 42 ug/L 66.78 ug/L MA 25.42 ug/L RP shown - apply Monthly DM 29.76 ug/L Monitoring with Limit Parameter Current Permit Proposed Change NH3-N MA 5.0 mg/I MA 2.7 mg/I WA 15.0 mg/I WA 8.1 mg/I 2/week monitoring Let me know what you think, whenever you get the chance. Best, Nicholas A. Coco, El Engineer NPDES Municipal Permitting Unit NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting 919 707-3609 office 919 707 9000 main office nick.coco@ncdenr.gov Physical Address: 512 North Salisbury St.,Raleigh, NC, 27604 Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617 I'm working at home due to the State of Emergency and DWR policy for Covid-19. Thanks for being patient as we try to stay safe. **Email is preferred but 1 am available to talk by via Microsoft Teams** b.0 .. - .. -IOMWWg CUCARres'k.- Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Freshwater RPA - 95% Probability/95% Confidence Using Metal Translators MAXIMUM DATA POINTS = 58 Table 1. Project Information ❑ CHECK IF HQW OR ORW WQS Facility Name WWTP/WTP Class NPDES Permit Outfall Flow, Qw (MGD) Receiving Stream HUC Number Stream Class Leith Creek WWTP IV NCO020656 001 4.000 Big Shoe Heel Creek 03040204 C-Sw ❑ Apply WS Hardness WQC 7Q10s (cfs) 7Q10w (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs) QA (cfs) 1 Q10s (cfs) 13.800 24.00 35.00 95.00 11.42 Effluent Hardness Upstream Hardness Combined Hardness Chronic Combined Hardness Acute 25 mg/L (Avg) 25 mg/L (Avg) 25 m /L 25 m /L Data Source(s) ❑ CHECK TO APPLY MODEL REQUIRED DATA ENTRY Par01 Par02 Par03 Par04 Par05 Par06E Par07 Par08 Par09 Par10 Par11 Par12 Par13 Par14 Par15 Par16 Par17 Par18 Par19 Par20 Par21 Par22 Par23 Par24 Table 2. Parameters of Concern Name was Type Chronic Modifier Acute PQL Units Arsenic Aquactic Life C 150 FW 340 ug/L Arsenic Human Health Water Supply C 10 HH/WS N/A ug/L Beryllium Aquatic Life NC 6.5 FW 65 ug/L Cadmium Aquatic Life NC 0.5899 FW 3.2396 ug/L Chlorides Aquatic Life NC 230 FW Chlorinated Phenolic Compounds Water Supply NC 1 A ug/L Total Phenolic Compounds Aquatic Life NC 300 A ug/L Chromium III Aquatic Life NC 117.7325 FW 905.0818 ug/L Chromium VI Aquatic Life NC 11 FW 16 pg/L Chromium, Total Aquatic Life NC N/A FW N/A pg/L Copper Aquatic Life NC 7.8806 FW 10.4720 ug/L Cyanide Aquatic Life NC 5 FW 22 10 ug/L Fluoride Aquatic Life NC 1,800 FW ug/L Lead Aquatic Life NC 2.9416 FW 75.4871 ug/L Mercury Aquatic Life NC 12 FW 0.5 ng/L Molybdenum Human Health NC 2000 HH ug/L Nickel Aquatic Life NC 37.2313 FW 335.2087 pg/L Nickel Water Supply NC 25.0000 WS N/A pg/L Selenium Aquatic Life NC 5 FW 56 ug/L Silver Aquatic Life NC 0.06 FW 0.2964 ug/L Zinc Aquatic Life NC 126.7335 FW 125.7052 ug/L 20656 RPA, input 9/2/2020 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS 20656 RPA, data - 1 - 9/2/2020 Par01 & Par02 Date Data 1 8/9/2016 < 2 11 /14/2017 < 3 2/13/2018 < 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Arsenic BDL=1/2DL 10 5 10 5 10 5 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Results Std Dev. Mean C.V. (default) n Mult Factor = Max. Value Max. Pred Cw Use "PASTE SPECIAL Values" then "COPY" Maximum data points = 58 0.0000 5.0000 0.6000 3 3.00 5.0 ug/L 15.0 ug/L -2- 20656 RPA, data 9/2/2020 Par03 Date Data 1 8/9/2016 < 2 11 /14/2017 < 3 2/13/2018 < 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Par04 Use "PASTE SPECIAL Use "PASTE SPECIAL Beryllium Values" then "COPY" Cadmium Values" then "COPY" Maximum data . Maximum data points = 58 points = 58 BDL=1/2DL Results Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 2 1 Std Dev. 0.0000 1 8/9/2016 < 2 1 Std Dev. 0.0000 2 1 Mean 1.0000 2 11/14/2017 < 2 1 Mean 1.0000 2 1 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 2/13/2018 < 2 1 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 3 4 n 3 5 Mult Factor = 3.00 6 Mult Factor = 3.00 Max. Value 1.00 ug/L 7 Max. Value 1.000 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 3.00 ug/L 8 Max. Pred Cw 3.000 ug/L 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 -3- 20656 RPA, data 9/2/2020 Par07 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Total Phenolic Compounds Date Data 1 8/9/2016 < 2 11 /14/2017 < 3 2/13/2018 < 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 BDL=1/2DL Results 40 20 Std Dev. 40 20 Mean 40 20 C.V. (default) n Mult Factor = Max. Value Max. Pred Cw Use "PASTE SPECIAL Values" then "COPY" Maximum data points = 58 Parl0 1 Date 8/9/2016 Chromium, Total Data BDL=1/2DL < 10 5 Results Std Dev. Use "PASTE SPECIAL Values" then "COPY" . Maximum data points = 58 0.0000 0.0000 20.0000 2 11/14/2017 < 10 5 Mean 5.0000 0.6000 3 2/13/2018 < 10 5 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 4 n 3 5 3.00 6 Mult Factor = 3.00 20.0 ug/L 7 Max. Value 5.0 pg/L 60.0 ug/L 8 Max. Pred Cw 15.0 pg/L 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 20656 RPA, data -4- 9/2/2020 Pal Date U 1 8/9/2016 2 11 /8/2016 3 2/14/2017 4 5/9/2017 5 8/15/2017 < 6 11/14/2017 7 2/13/2018 < 8 5/15/2018 9 8/14/2018 10 11 /6/2018 11 2/11/2019 12 3/27/2019 13 5/20/2019 < 14 8/14/2019 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Par12 Use "PASTE SPECIAL Use "PASTE SPECIAL Copper pp Values" then "COPY" yan Cyanide Values" then "COPY" . Maximum data . Maximum data points = 58 points = 58 BDL=1/2DL Results Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 8 8 Std Dev. 10.7490 1 8/9/2016 < 5 5 Std Dev. 0.0000 15.6 15.6 Mean 16.5429 2 11/14/2017 < 5 5 Mean 5.00 14 14 C.V. 0.6498 3 2/13/2018 < 5 5 C.V. (default) 0.6000 22 22 n 14 4 n 3 10 5 5 26 26 Mult Factor = 1.59 6 Mult Factor = 3.00 10 5 Max. Value 42.00 ug/L 7 Max. Value 5.0 ug/L 11 11 Max. Pred Cw 66.78 ug/L 8 Max. Pred Cw 15.0 ug/L 14 14 9 29 29 10 12 12 11 23 23 12 10 5 13 42 42 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 20656 RPA, data -5- 9/2/2020 Par14 Date 1 8/9/2016 < 2 11 /14/2017 < 3 2/13/2018 < 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Par17 & Par18 Use "PASTE Use "PASTE SPECIAL SPECIAL -Values" Lead Values" then "COPY" Nickel then "COPY". . Maximum data Maximum data points = 58 points = 58 BDL=1/2DL Results Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 5 2.5 Std Dev. 0.0000 1 8/9/2016 < 10 5 Std Dev. 0.0000 5 2.5 Mean 2.5000 2 11/14/2017 < 10 5 Mean 5.0000 5 2.5 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 2/13/2018 < 10 5 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 3 4 n 3 5 Mult Factor = 3.00 6 Mult Factor = 3.00 Max. Value 2.500 ug/L 7 Max. Value 5.0 pg/L Max. Pred Cw 7.500 ug/L 8 Max. Pred Cw 15.0 pg/L 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 20656 RPA, data 9/2/2020 Parl9 Date Data 1 8/9/2016 < 2 11 /14/2017 < 3 2/13/2018 < 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Use "PASTE Par20 SPECIAL -Values" Use "PASTE SPECIAL - Selenium then "COPY". Silver Values" then "COPY". Maximum data Maximum data points = points = 58 58 BDL=1/2DL Results Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 10 5 Std Dev. 0.0000 1 8/9/2016 < 5 2.5 Std Dev. 0.0000 10 5 Mean 5.0000 2 11/14/2017 < 5 2.5 Mean 2.5000 10 5 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 2/13/2018 < 5 2.5 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 3 4 n 3 5 Mult Factor = 3.00 6 Mult Factor = 3.00 Max. Value 5.0 ug/L 7 Max. Value 2.500 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 15.0 ug/L 8 Max. Pred Cw 7.500 ug/L 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 20656 RPA, data -7- 9/2/2020 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Par21 Use "PASTE SPECIAL Zinc Values" then "COPY" Maximum data points = 58 Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 1 8/9/2016 46 46 Std Dev. 66.6295 2 11/8/2016 109 109 Mean 76.5714 3 2/14/2017 60 60 C.V. 0.8702 4 5/9/2017 130 130 n 14 5 8/15/2017 46 46 6 11/14/2017 125 125 Mult Factor = 1.79 7 2/13/2018 42 42 Max. Value 275.0 ug/L 8 5/15/2018 45 45 Max. Pred Cw 492.3 ug/L 9 8/14/2018 44 44 10 11 /6/2018 51 51 11 2/11 /2019 24 24 12 3/27/2019 48 48 13 5/20/2019 27 27 14 8/14/2019 275 275 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 20656 RPA, data - 8 - 9/2/2020 Leith Creek WWTP NCO020656 Freshwater RPA - 95% Probability/95% Confidence Using Metal Translators MAXIMUM DATA POINTS = 58 Qw (MGD) = 4.0000 WWTP/WTP Class: IV 1Ql0S (cfs) = 11.42 IWC% @ 1Ql0S = 35.18728717 7Q10S (cfs) = 13.80 IWC% @ 7Q10S = 31 7QIOW (cfs) = 24.00 IWC% @ 7Q10W = 20.52980132 30Q2 (cfs) = 35.00 1WC% @ 30Q2 = 15.04854369 Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) = 95.00 IW%C @ QA = 6.126482213 Receiving Stream: Big Shoe Heel Creek HUC 03040204 Stream Class: C-Sw Outfall 001 Qw = 4 MGD COMBINED HARDNESS (mg/L) Acute = 25 mg/L Chronic = 25 mg/L PARAMETER NC STANDARDS OR EPA CRITERIA co REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS RECOMMENDED ACTION TYPE J Chronic Standard Acute n # Det. Max Pred Cw Allowable Cw Acute (FW): 966.3 Arsenic C 150 FW(7Q10s) 340 ug/L ----------------------------------------------- 3 0 15.0 Chronic (FW): 483.9 C.V. (default) M_ax_MDL = 10 Arsenic C 10 HH/WS(Qavg) ug/L Note: n < 9 NO DETECTS Chronic (HH) 163.2 No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw - No Limited data set Max MDL = 10 Monitoring required Acute: 184.73 Beryllium NC 6.5 FW(7QlOs) 65 ug/L 3 0 3.00 ___ _ ____ Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) Chronic: 20.97 No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw - No Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 2 Monitoring required Acute: 9.207 Cadmium NC 0.5899 FW(7Q 1 Os) 3.2396 ug/L 3 0 3.000 Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Chronic: 1.903 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ All values reported non -detect < 2 ug/L - No monitoring required. Permittee shall report to PQL of Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 2 1 ug/L. Acute: NO WQS Total Phenolic Compounds NC 300 A(30Q2) ug/L 3 0 60.0 Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Chronic: 1,993.5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw - No Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 40 Monitoring required Acute: 2,572.2 Chromium III NC 117.7325 FW(7QlOs) 905.0818 µg/L 0 0 N/A --Chronic:-----379.8--- --------------------------- Acute: 45.5 Chromium VI NC 11 FW(7QlOs) 16 µg/L 0 0 N/A --Chronic: ----- 35.5 --- --------------------------- Chromium, Total NC µg/L 3 0 15.0 Max reported value = 5 a: No monitoring required if all Total Chromium samples are < 5 pg/L or Pred. max for Total Cr is < Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) allowable Cw for Cr VI. Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 10 Acute: 29.76 Copper NC 7.8806 FW(7Q1 Os) 10.4720 ug/L 14 11 66.78 --Chronic:-----25_ --------------------------- 42--- RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring with Limit 3 values > Allowable Cw Acute: 62.5 Cyanide NC 5 FW(7QlOs) 22 10 ug/L 3 0 15.0 ___ _ ______ ____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) Chronic: 16.1 All values reported < 5 ug/L - No monitoring required Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 10 Page 1 of 2 20656 RPA, rpa 9/2/2020 Leith Creek WWTP NCOO2O656 Freshwater RPA - 95% Probability/95% Confidence Using Metal Translators Outfall 001 Qw = 4 MGD Acute: 214.529 Lead NC 2.9416 FW(7Q1 Os) 75.4871 ug/L 3 0 7.500 Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Chronic: 9.489 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ All values reported < 5 ug/L - No monitoring required Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 5 Acute (FW): 952.6 Nickel NC 37.2313 FW(7QlOs) 335.2087 µg/L 3 0 15.0 _ _ _ _____ ____ Chronic (FW)120.1 ___________________________ Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) Max MDL = 10 Nickel NC 25.0000 WS(7Q10s) µg/L Limited data set NO DETECTS Chronic (WS) 80.6 No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw - No Max MDL = 10 Monitoring required Acute: 159.1 Selenium NC 5 FW(7QlOs) 56 ug/L 3 0 15.0 Note: n < 9 C.V. (default) ___ _ ______ ____ Chronic: 16.1 ___________________________ All values non -detect < 10 ug/L - No monitoring Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 10 required Acute: 0.842 Silver NC 0.06 FW(7Q10s) 0.2964 ug/L 3 0 7.500 Note: n < 9 ' — C.V. (default) Chronic: 0.194 All values reported non -detect < 5 ug/L - No monitoring required. Permittee shall report to PQL of Limited data set NO DETECTS Max MDL = 5 1 ug/L. Acute: 357.2 RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring with Limit Zinc NC 126.7335 FW(7QlOs) 125.7052 ug/L 14 14 492.3 - - - - _ _ ----- Chronic:-408.8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - No value > Allowable Cw 20656 RPA, rpa Page 2 of 2 9/2/2020 Permit No. NC0020656 NPDES Implementation of Instream Dissolved Metals Standards - Freshwater Standards The NC 2007-2015 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by the NC Environmental Management Commission (EMC) on November 13, 2014. The US EPA subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016, with some exceptions. Therefore, metal limits in draft permits out to public notice after April 6, 2016 must be calculated to protect the new standards - as approved. Table 1. NC Dissolved Metals Water Q ality Standards/A uatic Life Protection Parameter Acute FW, µg/l (Dissolved) Chronic FW, µg/1 (Dissolved) Acute SW, µg/1 (Dissolved) Chronic SW, µg/l (Dissolved) Arsenic 340 150 69 36 Beryllium 65 6.5 --- --- Cadmium Calculation Calculation 40 8.8 Chromium III Calculation Calculation --- --- Chromium VI 16 11 1100 50 Copper Calculation Calculation 4.8 3.1 Lead Calculation Calculation 210 8.1 Nickel Calculation Calculation 74 8.2 Silver Calculation 0.06 1.9 0.1 Zinc Calculation Calculation 90 81 Table 1 Notes: FW= Freshwater, SW= Saltwater Calculation = Hardness dependent standard Only the aquatic life standards listed above are expressed in dissolved form. Aquatic life standards for Mercury and selenium are still expressed as Total Recoverable Metals due to bioaccumulative concerns (as are all human health standards for all metals). It is still necessary to evaluate total recoverable aquatic life and human health standards listed in 15A NCAC 213.0200 (e.g., arsenic at 10 µg/l for human health protection; cyanide at 5 µg/L and fluoride at 1.8 mg/L for aquatic life protection). Table 2. Dissolved Freshwater Standards for Hardness -Dependent Metals The Water Effects Ratio (WER) is equal to one unless determined otherwise under 15A NCAC 02B .0211 Subparagraph (11)(d) Metal NC Dissolved Standard, µg/I Cadmium, Acute WER* 11.136672-[ln hardness](0.041838)} eA10.9151 [In hardness]-3.1485} Cadmium, Acute Trout waters WER* {1.136672-[ln hardness](0.041838)} of 0.9151[In hardness]-3.6236} Cadmium, Chronic WER* {1.101672-[ln hardness](0.041838)} e^{0.7998[ln hardness]-4.4451} Chromium III, Acute WER*0.316 e^{0.8190[ln hardness]+3.7256} Chromium III, Chronic WER*0.860 e^{0.8190[ln hardness]+0.6848} Copper, Acute WER*0.960 e^{0.9422[ln hardness]-1.7001 Copper, Chronic WER*0.960 e^{0.8545[In hardness]-1.7021 Lead, Acute WER*{1.46203-[ln hardness](0.145712)1 • of 1.273[ln hardness]-1.4601 Lead, Chronic WER* {1.46203-[ln hardness](0.145712)1 • of 1.273[ln hardness]-4.705} Nickel, Acute WER*0.998 e^{0.8460[ln hardness]+2.255} Nickel, Chronic WER*0.997 e-10.8460[ln hardness]+0.0584} Page 1 of 4 Permit No. NCO020656 Silver, Acute WER*0.85 • e^{1.72[ln hardness]-6.59} Silver, Chronic Not applicable Zinc, Acute WER*0.978 e^{0.8473[ln hardness]+0.8841 Zinc, Chronic WER*0.986 e-10.8473[ln hardness]+0.8841 General Information on the Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) The RPA process itself did not change as the result of the new metals standards. However, application of the dissolved and hardness -dependent standards requires additional consideration in order to establish the numeric standard for each metal of concern of each individual discharge. The hardness -based standards require some knowledge of the effluent and instream (upstream) hardness and so must be calculated case -by -case for each discharge. Metals limits must be expressed as `total recoverable' metals in accordance with 40 CFR 122.45(c). The discharge -specific standards must be converted to the equivalent total values for use in the RPA calculations. We will generally rely on default translator values developed for each metal (more on that below), but it is also possible to consider case -specific translators developed in accordance with established methodology. RPA Permitting Guidance/WOBELs for Hardness -Dependent Metals - Freshwater The RPA is designed to predict the maximum likely effluent concentrations for each metal of concern, based on recent effluent data, and calculate the allowable effluent concentrations, based on applicable standards and the critical low -flow values for the receiving stream. If the maximum predicted value is greater than the maximum allowed value (chronic or acute), the discharge has reasonable potential to exceed the standard, which warrants a permit limit in most cases. If monitoring for a particular pollutant indicates that the pollutant is not present (i.e. consistently below detection level), then the Division may remove the monitoring requirement in the reissued permit. 1. To perform a RPA on the Freshwater hardness -dependent metals the Permit Writer compiles the following information: • Critical low flow of the receiving stream, 7Q10 (the spreadsheet automatically calculates the 1 Q 10 using the formula 1 Q 10 = 0.843 (s7Q 10, cfs) 0.993 • Effluent hardness and upstream hardness, site -specific data is preferred • Permitted flow • Receiving stream classification In order to establish the numeric standard for each hardness -dependent metal of concern and for each individual discharge, the Permit Writer must first determine what effluent and instream (upstream) hardness values to use in the equations. The permit writer reviews DMR's, Effluent Pollutant Scans, and Toxicity Test results for any hardness data and contacts the Permittee to see if any additional data is available for instream hardness values, upstream of the discharge. If no hardness data is available, the permit writer may choose to do an initial evaluation using a default hardness of 25 mg/L (CaCO3 or (Ca + Mg)). Minimum and maximum limits on the hardness value used for water quality calculations are 25 mg/L and 400 mg/L, respectively. If the use of a default hardness value results in a hardness -dependent metal showing reasonable potential, the permit writer contacts the Permittee and requests 5 site -specific effluent and upstream hardness samples over a period of one week. The RPA is rerun using the new data. Page 2 of 4 Permit No. NCO020656 The overall hardness value used in the water quality calculations is calculated as follows: Combined Hardness (chronic) _ (Permitted Flow, cfs *Avg. Effluent Hardness, mg/L) + (s7Q10, cfs *Avg. Upstream Hardness, mg/L) (Permitted Flow, cfs + s7Q10, cfs) The Combined Hardness for acute is the same but the calculation uses the 1Q10 flow. 3. The permit writer converts the numeric standard for each metal of concern to a total recoverable metal, using the EPA Default Partition Coefficients (DPCs) or site -specific translators, if any have been developed using federally approved methodology. EPA default partition coefficients or the "Fraction Dissolved" converts the value for dissolved metal at laboratory conditions to total recoverable metal at in -stream ambient conditions. This factor is calculated using the linear partition coefficients found in The Metals Translator: Guidance for Calculating a Total Recoverable Permit Limit from a Dissolved Criterion (EPA 823-B-96-007, June 1996) and the equation: _Cdiss - I Ctotal I + f [Kpo] [ss(i+a)] [10 6] Where: ss = in -stream suspended solids concentration [mg/1], minimum of 10 mg/L used, and Kpo and a = constants that express the equilibrium relationship between dissolved and adsorbed forms of metals. A list of constants used for each hardness -dependent metal can also be found in the RPA program under a sheet labeled DPCs. 4. The numeric standard for each metal of concern is divided by the default partition coefficient (or site -specific translator) to obtain a Total Recoverable Metal at ambient conditions. In some cases, where an EPA default partition coefficient translator does not exist (le. silver), the dissolved numeric standard for each metal of concern is divided by the EPA conversion factor to obtain a Total Recoverable Metal at ambient conditions. This method presumes that the metal is dissolved to the same extent as it was during EPA's criteria development for metals. For more information on conversion factors see the June, 1996 EPA Translator Guidance Document. 5. The RPA spreadsheet uses a mass balance equation to determine the total allowable concentration (permit limits) for each pollutant using the following equation: Ca = (s7Q10 + Qw) (Cwgs) - (s7Q10) (Cb) Qw Where: Ca = allowable effluent concentration (µg/L or mg/L) Cwqs = NC Water Quality Standard or federal criteria (µg/L or mg/L) Cb = background concentration: assume zero for all toxicants except NH3* (µg/L or mg/L) Qw = permitted effluent flow (cfs, match s7Q10) s7Q10 = summer low flow used to protect aquatic life from chronic toxicity and human health through the consumption of water, fish, and shellfish from noncarcinogens (cfs) * Discussions are on -going with EPA on how best to address background concentrations Flows other than s7Q10 may be incorporated as applicable: IQ10 = used in the equation to protect aquatic life from acute toxicity Page 3 of 4 Permit No. NC0020656 QA = used in the equation to protect human health through the consumption of water, fish, and shellfish from carcinogens 30Q2 = used in the equation to protect aesthetic quality The permit writer enters the most recent 2-3 years of effluent data for each pollutant of concern. Data entered must have been taken within four and one-half years prior to the date of the permit application (40 CFR 122.21). The RPA spreadsheet estimates the 95th percentile upper concentration of each pollutant. The Predicted Max concentrations are compared to the Total allowable concentrations to determine if a permit limit is necessary. If the predicted max exceeds the acute or chronic Total allowable concentrations, the discharge is considered to show reasonable potential to violate the water quality standard, and a permit limit (Total allowable concentration) is included in the permit in accordance with the U.S. EPA Technical Support Document for Water Quality -Based Toxics Control published in 1991. 7. When appropriate, permit writers develop facility specific compliance schedules in accordance with the EPA Headquarters Memo dated May 10, 2007 from James Hanlon to Alexis Strauss on 40 CFR 122.47 Compliance Schedule Requirements. The Total Chromium NC WQS was removed and replaced with trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium Water Quality Standards. As a cost savings measure, total chromium data results may be used as a conservative surrogate in cases where there are no analytical results based on chromium III or VI. In these cases, the projected maximum concentration (95th %) for total chromium will be compared against water quality standards for chromium III and chromium VI. 9. Effluent hardness sampling and instream hardness sampling, upstream of the discharge, are inserted into all permits with facilities monitoring for hardness -dependent metals to ensure the accuracy of the permit limits and to build a more robust hardness dataset. 10. Hardness and flow values used in the Reasonable Potential Analysis for this permit included: Parameter Value Comments (Data Source) Average Effluent Hardness (mg/L) [Total as, CaCO3 or (Ca+Mg)] 25 Default Value used, 2016, 2017 and 2018 PPAs reported < 30 ug/L Average Upstream Hardness (mg/L) [Total as, CaCO3 or (Ca+Mg)] 25 Default Value used, No upstream hardness reported 7Q 10 summer (cfs) 13.8 NPDES Files 1Q10 (cfs) 11.42 Calculated in RPA Permitted Flow (MGD) 4.0 NPDES Files Date: 8/21/2020 Permit Writer: Nick Coco Page 4 of 4 Reduction in Frequency Evalaution Facility: Leith Creek WWTP Permit No. NC0020656 Review period (use 6/2017 - 6/2020 3 yrs) Approval Criteria: Y/N? 1. Not currently under SOS Y 2. Not on EPA Quarterly noncompliance report Y 3. 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(ug/1) 55 Allowable Conc. (mg/1) 2.7 Capped at 28 ug/L. Maintain limit. More stringent than current permit limit. Apply limit. Ammonia (Winter) Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/1) Fecal Coliform w7Q10 (CFS) 24 Monthly Average Limit: 2001100- DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 4 (If DF >331; Monitor) DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 6.2 (If DF<331; Limit) STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.8 Dilution Factor (DF) 3.23 Upstream Bkgd (mg/1) 0.22 IWC (%) 20.53 Allowable Conc. (mg/1) 7.9 Summer limits applied Total Residual Chlorine 1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity Ammonia (as NH3-N) 1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/l, Monitor Only 2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) 3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis) If the allowable ammonia concentration is > 35 mg/L, no limit shall be imposed Fecal Coliform 1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni) 9/2/20 WQS = 12 ng/L Facility Name Leith Creek WWTP/NC0020656 /Permit No.: Total Mercury 1631E PQL = 0.5 ng/L Date Modifier Data Entry Value MERCURY WQBEL/TBEL EVALUATION V:2013-6 Annual Limit 39 ng/L with Quarterly Monitoring MMP Required 7Q10s = 13.800 cfs WQBEL = 38.71 ng/L Permitted Flow = 4.000 47 ng/L 8/9/16 4.53 4.53 11/8/16 62 62 > TBEL 33.3 ng/L - Annual Average for 2016 2/14/17 16.2 16.2 5/9/17 20.3 20.3 8/15/17 4.63 4.63 11/14/17 15.8 15.8 14.2 ng/L - Annual Average for 2017 2/13/18 2.79 2.79 5/15/18 2.39 2.39 8/14/18 3.69 3.69 11/13/18 3.78 3.78 3.2 ng/L - Annual Average for 2018 2/11/19 10.4 10.4 5/15/19 11.9 11.9 11.2 ng/L - Annual Average for 2019 2/25/20 38.7 38.7 5/7/20 8.02 8.02 23.4 ng/L - Annual Average for 2020 Leith Creek WWTP/NC0020656 Mercury Data Statistics (Method 1631E) 2016 2017 2018 2019 # of Samples 2 4 4 2 Annual Average, ng/L 33.3 14.2 3.2 11.15 Maximum Value, ng/L 62.00 20.30 3.78 11.9 TBEL, ng/L 47 WQBEL, ng/L 38.7 2020 23.36 38.7 MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Permit: NCO020656 MRS Betweel 7 - 2016 and 7 - 2020 Region: % Facility Name:% Param Name% County: % Major Minor: % Report Date: 08/20/2C Page 24 of 25 Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category: % Subbasin:% Violation Action: % PERMIT: NCO020656 FACILITY: City of Laurinburg -Leith Creek WWTP COUNTY: Scotland REGION: Fayetteville Limit Violation MONITORING VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % REPORT OUTFALL LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE Over VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION 06-2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/11/20 5 X week ug/I 28 40 42.9 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/12/20 5 X week ug/I 28 44 57.1 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/15/20 5 X week ug/I 28 37 32.1 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/16/20 5 X week ug/I 28 40 42.9 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/18/20 5 X week ug/I 28 40 42.9 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/19/20 5 X week ug/I 28 44 57.1 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/24/20 5 X week ug/I 28 31 10.7 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/25/20 5 X week ug/I 28 30 7.1 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/26/20 5 X week ug/I 28 33 17.9 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 06 -2020 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/29/20 5 X week ug/I 28 33 17.9 Daily Maximum No Action, BPJ Exceeded 10-2018 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC 10/06/18 5 X week #/100ml 400 403.84 1.0 Weekly Geometric Mean Proceed to NOD Broth, 44.5 C Exceeded 10-2018 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC 10/31/18 5 X week #/100ml 200 215.13 7.6 Monthly Geometric Mean Proceed to NOD Broth, 44.5 C Exceeded 12 -2018 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 12/31/18 Continuous mgd 4 5.13 28.3 Monthly Average Proceed to treatment plant Exceeded Enforcement Case 01 -2019 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 01/31/19 Continuous mgd 4 5.24 30.9 Monthly Average Proceed to treatment plant Exceeded Enforcement Case 03-2019 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 03/31/19 Continuous mgd 4 4.21 5.2 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV treatment plant Exceeded 04 -2019 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 04/30/19 Continuous mgd 4 4.28 7.0 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV treatment plant Exceeded MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Permit: NCO020656 MRS Betweel 7 - 2016 and 7 - 2020 Region: % Facility Name:% Param Name% County: % Major Minor: % Report Date: 08/20/2C Page 25 of 25 Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category: % Subbasin:% Violation Action: % PERMIT: NCO020656 FACILITY: City of Laurinburg -Leith Creek WWTP COUNTY: Scotland REGION: Fayetteville Limit Violation MONITORING VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % REPORT OUTFALL LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE Over VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION 02-2020 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 02/29/20 Continuous mgd treatment plant 11 -2016 001 Effluent Mercury, Total (as Hg) - 11/30/16 Quarterly ng/I Concentration 05-2019 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 05/31/19 5 X week mg/I N) - Concentration 4 4.62 15.6 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV Exceeded 39 62 59.0 Annual Load Exceeded None 5 5.1 2.1 Monthly Average Proceed to NOD Exceeded United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 I 3 I NC0020656 I11 121 19/06/26 I17 18 n 19 L G j 201 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 70 �� LJ � 71 I tyI 72 L Ln, � 73LLI74 71 J 1 1 1 1 L L j80 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) 09:45AM 19/06/26 14/11/01 Leith Creek WWTP Hall St Extension Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Laurinburg NC 28352 12:OOPM 19/06/26 19/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Dixon Lee Medlin/ORC/910-755-7921/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Robert A. Ellis, PO Box 249 Laurinburg NC 283530249//910-276-9374/9102773633 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispos Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate 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 Mark Brantley DWR/FRO WQ/910-433-3300 Ext.727/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO020656 I11 121 19/06/26 I17 18I„I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Comments Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection. DWR records do not have a back-up ORC listed for the Leith Creek WWTP. Please contact Maureen Kinney with NC Operator Certification Program to designate a back-up ORC. She can be reached at 919-707-9038 or Maureen.Kinney@ncdenr.gov. Page# Permit: NCO020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 06/26/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 operatc ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification' ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 06/26/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: DWR records do not have an ORC listed. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 06/26/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCO020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 06/26/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE Are the aerators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 6 Permit: NC0020656 Inspection Date: 06/26/2019 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Need to remove vexation from the bottom of the basin. Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 Permit: NCO020656 Inspection Date: 06/26/2019 Disinfection -Liquid Comment: Influent Sampling # Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? Comment: Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, an( sampling location)? Comment: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 8 Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing and Self Monitoring Summary Laurel Road WTP NCO086975/001 County: Carteret Mysd24PF Begin: 11/1/2017 Ac P/F Monit: 90% M NonComp: J F M A M 2016 Pass - - Pass - 2017 Pass - - Pass - 2018 Pass - - Pass - 2019 Pass - - Pass - 2020 Pass - - Pass - Region: WIRO Basin: WOK04 Jan Apr Jul Oct SOC JOC: 7Q10: PF: na IWC: Freq: Q J J A 5 O N D Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass Laurinburg- Leith Creek WWTP NCO020656/001 County: Scotland Region: FRO Basin: LUM55 Feb May Aug Nov SOC JOC: Ceri7dPF Begin: 11/1/2014 chr lim: 31% NonComp: Single 7Q10: 13.8 PF: 4.0 IWC: 31 Freq: Q J F M A M J J A 5 O N D 2016 - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - 2017 - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass >100(P) - 2018 - Pass >100(P) - - Pass >100(P) - - Pass >100(P) - - Pass - 2019 - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass - 2020 - Pass - - Pass - - - - - - - Laurinburg Maxton Airport -Laurel Hill NC0005479/001 County: Scotland Ceri7dPF Begin: 11/1/2009 chr lim: 1.5% NonComp: Single J F M A M 2016 - - Pass - - 2017 Pass - Pass - - 2018 - - Pass - - 2019 - - Pass - - 2020 - - Pass - - Laurinburg WTP, City of NCO036773/001 County: Scotland Ceri7dPF Begin: 11/1/2014 Ceri7dPF Monit @ 90 NonComp: J F M A M 2016 - Fail - - Fail 2017 - Fail - - Fail 2018 - Pass - - Fail 2019 - Pass - - Pass 2020 - Pass - - Pass Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (LMAC) WW NCO044725/001 County: Scotland Ceri7dPF Begin: 11/1/2016 chr lim: 2.6% NonComp: Single J F M A M 2016 - - Pass - - 2017 - - Pass - - 2018 - - Pass - - 2019 >10.4(P) >10.4(P) >10.4(P) Pass - - 2020 - - Pass - - Region: FRO Basin: LUM55 Mar Jun Sep Dec SOC JOC: 7Q10: 31.0 PF: 0.3 IWC: 1.5 Freq: Q J J A 5 O N D Pass - - Pass - - Pass Pass - - Pass - - Pass Pass - - Pass - - Pass Pass - - Pass - - Pass Pass - - - - - - Region: FRO Basin: LUM55 Feb May Aug Nov SOC JOC: 7Q10: PF: IWC: Freq: Q J J A 5 O N D - - Fail - - Pass - - - Fail - - Fail - - - Pass - - Pass - - - Pass - - Pass - Region: FRO Basin: LUM51 Mar Jun Sep Dec SOC JOC: 7Q10: 111.0 PF: 2.0 IWC: 1.3 Freq: Q J J A 5 O N D Pass - - Pass - - Pass Pass - - Pass - - Pass Pass - - Pass - >10.4(P) Pass Pass - - Pass - - Pass Pass - - - - - - Legend: P= Fathead minnow (Pimphales promelas), H=No Flow (facility is active), s = Split test between Certified Labs Page 66 of 122