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I. General Information
Facility System Name:
Responsible Entity
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
N OV 2 8 2007
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT !IC DENR MRO
2006 — 2007
Person in Charge/Contact:
Applicable Permits:
DWO-Surface Water Protection
City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
City of Lincolnton Water Treatment Plant
City of Lincolnton, North Carolina
James S. Rhyne, (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
D. C. Thornburg III, (Water Treatment Plant)
NPDES Permi (Wastewater Treatment Plant.)
NPDES Permit NCO085588 (Water Treatment Plant.)
I. Description of Treatment Process:
City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant is an Activated Sludge treatment process.
The process works in three stages: preliminary treatment, primary treatment and secondary
treatment. The influent wastewater from town comes into the Main Lift Station that then pumps
the wastewater up to the preliminary treatment units.
P.O. Box 617 • UNCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093.0617
PHONE [phone] • FAx [phone]

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In the preliminary treatment stage, a Filter/Screening Unit removes screenings from the
wastewater and the grit is taken out by a Vortex Grit Removal system. The water is then piped
to the Oxidtion Ditch. This starts the primary treatment (biological) phase.
In the primary treatment stage, microorganisms treat the wastewater. Our primary treatment
consists of two phases, the Oxidation Ditch and Fine Bubble Aeration Basin. In the Oxidation
Ditch phase, the incoming wastewater flows into the outer ring of the Orbal Ditch and is mixed
with the microorganisms. Rotating discs in the Oxidation Ditch circulate the wastewater around
the outer ring and into the inner ring while the microorganisms breakdown the organic materials
in the wastewater.
The wastewater is then piped to the Aeration Basin. In the Aeration Basin, fine air bubbles are
introduced to the incoming microorganisms and a biomass is formed. These microorganisms,
called bugs, use the oxygen supplied by the fine air bubbles to survive. While passing through
the Aeration Basin, the bugs consume and breakdown the remaining organic waste in the water.
After the Aeration Basin, the water enters into the secondary treatment stage. The wastewater
leaving the Aeration Basin is piped into two Final Clarifiers. The water and solids (biomass)
separate during this part of the treatment process. The separated solids are either returned to the
Oxidation Ditch to start the process over again, or wasted to the Diffused Air Floatation unit
(DAF) as sludge. The DAF unit thickens the sludge before it goes to anaerobic digesters for
storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the disinfection stage
where liquid sodium hypochlorite is fed into the water to reduce pathogens (disease causing
bacteria) to NPDES permit required levels.
Once disinfected, the water is discharged into the South Fork River. The excess sludge is
contracted to and transported by Synagro to permitted farmland sites in Lincoln County, NC for
land application.
City of Lincolnton Water Treatment Plant Alum Basin
The City of Lincolnton Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin
discharges water into the South Fork River. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters
washes and basin cleanings. The filter washes and/or basin cleanings flow to the basin by
gravity and are allowed to settle. The solids settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top.
The clear water is pumped to the river and the solids are pumped to centrifuge. After drying, the
alum sludge is transported to the Lincoln County Landfill for disposal.

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II. Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater treatment plant had two reported violations for fiscal year 2006 - 2007. These
violations were for two missed samples of Antimony in December 2006 and a violation of our
daily maximum limit requirement for Antimony on January 10, 2007.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
December 2006: Antimony
Due to an oversight of our NPDES Permit, our facility failed to perform two
additional samples for Antimony in December 2006. The sampling frequency
had been 2 samples per month for the year prior to December 2006. Therefore,
our facility did not realize until January 2007, that the sampling frequency had
changed to a weekly sampling requirement starting in December 2006.
Beginning January 2007, Antimony samples were collected per the requirement
in our NPDES Permit.
January 2007: Antimony
The Antimony violation was for violation of our daily maximum limit
requirement in our NPDES permit. The violation was due to a suspected slug
load from a closing industry that was cleaning out their wastewater holding tanks
and discharged this water to our WWTP. Our facility was back in compliance the
following week for Antimony.
Spills (For the fiscal -year 2006-2007)
There were no spills reported for this reporting period.
Lincolnton City of Water Treatment Plant
The Water Treatment Plant had one reported violation for fiscal year 2006 - 2007
Violations (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
October 2006: Total Suspended Solids
The Total Suspended Solids violation was for violation of our daily maximum
limit requirement in our NPDES permit. The violation was due to a suspected
contract laboratory error.

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Spills (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
No Reported Spills (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
III. Notification
A Public Notice will be listed in the Lincoln Times -News newspaper on August 6, 2007 and
August 8, 2007 advising all customers that this Performance Annual Report is available for
public review at the City of Lincolnton Public Works & Utilities office at 128 Motz Avenue.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the City of Lincolnton water and sewer system, and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
es S. Rhyne
astewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of Lincolnton
D. C. Thornburg III
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of Lincolnton
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ENT PLANT
August 1, 2007
To: Kerr T. Stevens
From: James Rhyne
Re: Performance Annual Report
Dear Kerr T. Stevens,
Enclosed is the City of Lincolnton, NC Performance Annual Report. The report covers the fiscal year of
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. This report includes information on the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the
Water Treatment Plant alum basin.
If you need any additional information, please contact me at [phone].
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James S. Rhyne
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I. General Information
Facility System Name:
Responsible Entity:
Person in Charge/Contact:
Applicable Permits:
NOV 1 8 2007
NC DES ,r MRO
DWQ-Sur fawc Water Protection
City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
City of Lincolnton Water Treatment Plant
City of Lincolnton, North Carolina
James S. Rhyne, (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
D. C. Thornburg III, (Water Treatment Plant)
NPDES Permi ��astewater Treatment Plant.)
NPDES Permit NCO085588 (Water Treatment Plant.)
I. Description of Treatment Process:
City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant is an Activated Sludge treatment process.
The process works in three stages: preliminary treatment, primary treatment and secondary
treatment. The influent wastewater from town comes into the Main Lift Station that then pumps
the wastewater up to the preliminary treatment units.
P.O. BOX 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093.0617
PHONE [phone] • FAx [phone]

In the preliminary treatment stage, a Filter/Screening Unit removes screenings from the
wastewater and the grit is taken out by a Vortex Grit Removal system. The water is then piped
to the Oxidtion Ditch. This starts the primary treatment (biological) phase.
In the primary treatment stage, microorganisms treat the wastewater. Our primary treatment
consists of two phases, the Oxidation Ditch and Fine Bubble Aeration Basin. In the Oxidation
Ditch phase, the incoming wastewater flows into the outer ring of the Orbal Ditch and is mixed
with the microorganisms. Rotating discs in the Oxidation Ditch circulate the wastewater around
the outer ring and into the inner ring while the microorganisms breakdown the organic materials
in the wastewater.
The wastewater is then piped to the Aeration Basin. In the Aeration Basin, fine air bubbles are
introduced to the incoming microorganisms and a biomass is formed. These microorganisms,
called bugs, use the oxygen supplied by the fine air bubbles to survive. While passing through
the Aeration Basin, the bugs consume and breakdown the remaining organic waste in the water.
After the Aeration Basin, the water enters into the secondary treatment stage. The wastewater
leaving the Aeration Basin is piped into two Final Clarifiers. The water and solids (biomass)
separate during this part of the treatment process. The separated solids are either returned to the
Oxidation Ditch to start the process over again, or wasted to the Diffused Air Floatation unit
(DAF) as sludge. The DAF unit thickens the sludge before it goes to anaerobic digesters for
storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the disinfection stage
where liquid sodium hypochlorite is fed into the water to reduce pathogens (disease causing
bacteria) to NPDES permit required levels.
Once disinfected, the water is discharged into the South Fork River. The excess sludge is
contracted to and transported by Synagro to permitted farmland sites in Lincoln County, NC for
land application.
City of Lincolnton Water Treatment Plant Alum Basin
The City of Lincolnton Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin
discharges water into the South Fork River. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters
washes and basin cleanings. The filter washes and/or basin cleanings flow to the basin by
gravity and are allowed to settle. The solids settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top.
The clear water is pumped to the river and the solids are pumped to centrifuge. After drying, the
alum sludge is transported to the Lincoln County Landfill for disposal.

II. Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
City of'Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater treatment plant had two reported violations for fiscal year 2006 - 2007. These
violations were for two missed samples of Antimony in December 2006 and a violation of our
daily maximum limit requirement for Antimony on January 10, 2007.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
December 2006: Antimony
Due to an oversight of our NPDES Permit, our facility failed to perform two
additional samples for Antimony in December 2006. The sampling frequency
had been 2 samples per month for the year prior to December 2006. Therefore,
our facility did not realize until January 2007, that the sampling frequency had
changed to a weekly sampling requirement starting in December 2006.
Beginning January 2007, Antimony samples were collected per the requirement
in our NPDES Permit.
January 2007: Antimony
The Antimony violation was for violation of our daily maximum limit
requirement in our NPDES permit. The violation was due to a suspected slug
load from a closing industry that was cleaning out their wastewater holding tanks
and discharged this water to our WWTP. Our facility was back in compliance the
following week for Antimony.
Spills (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
There were no spills reported for this reporting period.
Lincolnton City of Water Treatment Plant
The Water Treatment Plant had one reported violation for fiscal year 2006 - 2007
Violations (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
October 2006: Total Suspended Solids
The Total Suspended Solids violation was for violation of our daily maximum
limit requirement in our NPDES permit. The violation was due to a suspected
contract laboratory error.

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Spills (For the fiscal -year 2006-2007)
No Reported Spills (For the fiscal year 2006-2007)
III. Notification
A Public Notice will be listed in the Lincoln Times -News newspaper on August 6, 2007 and
August 8, 2007 advising all customers that this Performance Annual Report is available for
public review at the City of Lincolnton Public Works & Utilities office at 128 Motz Avenue.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the City of Lincolnton water and sewer system, and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
es S. Rhyne
astewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of Lincolnton
D. C. Thornburg III
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of Lincolnton
8-1-07
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!T'Y OF LINCOLNTON
August 1, 2007
To: Kerr T. Stevens
From: James Rhyne
Re: Performance Annual Report
Dear Ken: T. Stevens,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Enclosed is the City of Lincolnton, NC Performance Annual Report. The report covers the fiscal year of
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. This report includes information on the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the
Water Treatment Plant alum basin.
If you need any additional information, please contact me at [phone].
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James S. Rhyne
ORC Wastewater Treatment Plant
P.O. BOX 617 • UNCOLNTON,'NORTH CAROLINA 28093-0617
PHONE [phone] • FAx [phone]

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CITY OF LINCOLNTON
May 7, 2007
John Lesley
Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear John,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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1A -°' I OFFICE
MAY 0 8 2007
Per our conversation on May 4, 2007 and due to construction at the City of Lincolnton's W WTP to put in
our new dechlorination system, the City will have to go on time based composite sampling on our effluent.
The wiring to our current sample pump was cut on May 3, 2007 due to the construction at the chlorine
contact basins. We went to our back-up sampler after the wiring was cut.
Since we will be moving our sampling point once we start feeding sodium bi-sulfite, we will need to stay
on time based sampling during the construction period as the sampler will have to be moved to different
basins as needed for construction purposes. The project is scheduled to be completed by June 1, 2007.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
James S. Rhyne
ORC Lincolnton WWTP
Permit number NCO025496
P.O. Box 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093.0617
PHONE [phone] • FAx [phone]

CITY OF LINCOLNTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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January 9, 2007
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Susan Wilson
NC Division of Water Quality/NPDES unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Susan Wilson,
The City of Lincolnton would like to formally request permit modifications to our current NPDES Permit,
permit number NC0025496. The City of Lincolnton would like to request that effluent monitoring and the
proposed permit limits for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4,4 DDT be dropped from the NPDES permit. The City
also requests that the effluent monitoring frequency for Silver be dropped from our NPDES permit.
The City of Lincolnton has performed 12 monthly samples for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4,4 DDT, beginning in
December 2005, as required by our NPDES permit that became effective on December 1, 2005. All 12 of
the monthly samples for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4, 4 DDT resulted in being below detection level. An attached
chart showing the dates of our sampling and the sampling results is included with this letter. These results
were also reported on our monthly DMR reports submitted to Central Files.
The cover letter with our NPDES Permit on Page 2 states that if Lincolnton can demonstrate that these
pesticides are not pollutants of concern, that Lincolnton can request in writing the removal of these permit
requirements. The City of Lincolnton hereby submits this letter as our demonstration and request to remove
the permit requirements for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4,4 DDT from our NPDES permit.
The City of Lincolnton has performed 2 samples per month for 12 months, beginning in December 2005,
for Silver. All 24 of the samples for Silver resulted in being below detection level. An attached chart
showing the date and result of each sample is included with this letter.
The cover letter with our NPDES Permit states that if twelve months of data show all silver values below
the detection level, the monitoring frequency can be reevaluated. The City of Lincolnton hereby submits
this letter as our demonstration and request to reevaluate our Silver monitoring requirement. The City of
Lincolnton requests that Silver monitoring be dropped from our NPDES permit.
P.O. Box 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093.0617
PHONE [phone] • FAx [phone]

We appreciate your consideration of this matter. If you should have any questions or need any further
information regarding this matter, please contact me at 704-736-8960.
Sincerely,
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James S. Rhyne
Operator in Responsible Charge
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NCO025496
Enclosure: (1)
cc: Mike Parker, Mooresville Regional Office ,
John Lesley, Mooresville Regional Office
Don Garbrick Pease Associates
Jeff Emory City Manager
Steve Peeler City Director of Public Works and Permit Permittee
Don Burkey Pretreatment Compliance technician

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CITY OF LINCOLNTON WWTP
Effluent ALDRIN, DIELDRIN and 4,4 DDT Sample Results
Aldrin
(in Ng/1)
Dieldrin
(in pg/I)
4,4 DDT
(in Ng/1)
Sample Date
12/07/05
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
01/11/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
02/15/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
03/29/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
04/19/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
05/17/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
06/06/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
07/19/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
08/09/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
09/20/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
10/04/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
11/20/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
CITY OF LINCOLNTON WWTP
Effluent SILVER Results
Sample Result
(in mg/1)
Sample Result
(in mg/1)
Sample Date
Sample Date
12/07/05
< 0.002
06/07/06
< 0.002
12/21 /05
< 0.002
06121 /06
< 0.002
01 /11 /06
< 0.002
07/05/06
< 0.002
01 /25/06
< 0.002
07/19/06
< 0.002
02/01 /06
< 0.002
08/09/06
< 0.002
02/15/06
< 0.002
08/23/06
< 0.002
03/01 /06
< 0.002
09/06/06
< 0.005
03/29/06
< 0.002
09/20/06
< 0.005
04/05/06
< 0.002
10/04/06
< 0.005
04/19/06
< 0.002
10/18/06
< 0.005
05/03/06
< 0.002
11 /01 /06
< 0.005
05/17/06
< 0.002
11/05/06
< 0.005

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February 13, 2007
Mr. Steve Peeler, Public Works & Utilities
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 025496AO I
City of Lincolnton
Lincolnton WWTP
Dechlorination Facilities
Lincoln County
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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AND NATURAL RESOURCES
YOORESYLL: " '?IONAL OFFICE
FEB 1 E 2007
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was
received on January 23, 2007, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing Lincolnton WWTP, with discharge of filter
backwash water into the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium bisulfite pursuant to the
fast track application received on January 23, 2007, and in conformity with the
Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496 issued November 12, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NCO025496.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone] shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
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inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation
of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit
shall be submitted to the address provided on the form.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class H, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must:cotnply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.

Mr. Peeler
February 13, 2007
Page 3
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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cc: Donald T. Garbrick, P.E., Pease Associates, Charlotte
Lincoln Countv Health De artment
Technical Assistance and e i i n Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Anita Reed, E.I.
ATC File

City of Lincolnton
A to C No. 025496AOI
February 13, 2007
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Lincolnton WWTP, located on
Hwy 150 West By -Pass in Lincoln County for the City of Lincolnton, hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium bisulfite pursuant to the
fast track application received on January 23, 2007, and in conformity with the
Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
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I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

Michael F. Easley, Gove r
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 21, 2007
Mr. Stephen Peeler
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 20, 2007 by John Lesley of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report. The operation and maintenance of the facility are most commendable.
Whole effluent samples were collected for use in a chronic pass/fail toxicity test. Toxicity
test information will be forwarded under separate cover when available.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
John Lesley
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Lincoln County Health Department
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. 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 lJ I -.,1 2 U IJ 3( 111 121 _ 117 181 I 191 IJ I 201 t
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Remarks
2111111111 11111111 11111111111111111111 11111111 1U6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- Reserved
67I 169 701 4 1 71 I_� I 72I_i I 73 L ' 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Lincolnton WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
HC Hwy 150 Bypass
incolnton NC 28092
)1:00 PM 07/02/',-
10/07!31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James S. Rhyne/ORC/704-736-8960/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen H Peeler,128 Motz Ave Lincolnton NC 28092/Public Works Contacted
Iirector/704-736-8940/7047368959
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
I
John E Lesley /% MR.O WQ//704-603-1699 E:-t.270/ 2/21JZ1-P7
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I I11 12I 117 18U
Section D. Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Monthly monitoring reports were reviewed for the period November 2005 through October 2006. One daily
maximum limit violation for cyanide was reported in June 2006. The facility did not attain 85% removal
efficiency for total suspended in March 2006 due to an upset condition caused by grease. The facility has
removed the grease and the source of the grease has been taken off the collection system. A Notice of
Violation (NOV-2006-LV-0459) was sent addressing the cyanide violation.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025496 Owner - Facility: Lincolnton VWVTP
Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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000
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NCO025496 Owner - Facility: Lincolnton wWTP
Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
Nt
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: Effluent was tinted brown, clear, with not visible foam or suspended solids.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated on 6/28/2006 by Milltronics, spare parts
are maintained on site.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
MOOD
Is the flow meter operational?
MOOD
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: The influent flow meter was calibrated on 6/28/2006 by Milltronics. Repairs
to the influent flow meter were performed on 2/8/2007 by Milltronics.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Comment: A new pump has been ordered to replace pump #3, which is out of service
but available if needed.
Page # 4

Permit: NC0025496
Inspection Date: 02/20/2007
Owner - Facility: Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Q
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment:
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
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Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
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Is the grit free of excessive odor?
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Q
11
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
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n
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Q
0
O
Are weirs level?
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Q
0
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Q
0
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Q
Is scum removal adequate?
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0
Q
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Q
Q
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/a of the sidewall depth)
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Q
0
Q
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Page # 5

Permit: NCO025496
Inspection Date: 02/20/2007
Owner - Facility: Lincolnton VVVVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Comment: The oxidation ditch and aeration basin operate in series.
Oxidation Ditches
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are the aerators operational?
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Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
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# Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Are setteeometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes)
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Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
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Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment:
Standby_Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
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Page # 6

Permit: NCO025496
Inspection Date: 02/20/2007
Owner - Facility: Lincolnton VVVVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
StandbyPower
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
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Is the generator tested under load?
■
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
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Comment: The WVVTP has the required Air Quality Permits for the generator.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Cl
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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Comment: The on -site laboratory holds certificate # 153, which includes field
parameter testing.
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected above side streams?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
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Is sampling performed according to the permit?
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Comment: The facility influent flow meter was damaged in February 2007. For
several days time based composite samples had to be collected. The meter was
repaired on 2/8/2007 and flow proportional sampling resumed.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Page # 7

Permit: NCO025496 Owner - Facility: Lincolnton VWVfP
Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
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)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Anaerobic Digester
Type of operation:
Is the capacity adequate?
# Is gas stored on site?
Is the digester(s) free of tilting covers?
Is the gas burner operational?
Is the digester heated?
Is the temperature maintained constantly?
Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment: A new heat exchanger has been installed and is operational.
Floating cover
Page # 8

CITY OF LINCOLNTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
N"ESViLU -.^`..
r
JAN 2 2 0 C
January 18, 2007
Mike Parker
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
610 East Center Street, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mike Parker,
Due to an oversight on my behalf, I failed to notice that the weekly monitoring and the permit limit for
Antimony went in to effect twelve months after the effective date of the City of Lincolnton NPDES Permit,
permit number NC0025496. The effective date for the permit was December 1, 2005. I assumed that the
City of Lincolnton had been given the same eighteen months for effective date to begin for Antimony, as
was given for Aldrin, Dieldrin, 4,4 DDT and Chlorine.
Due to this oversight, I failed to collect all of the required weekly effluent Antimony samples for December
2006. The City of Lincolnton did collect two effluent Antimony samples, thus missing two samples for
December 2006. This error was caught in January 2007 and all future samples will be collected as required.
I will note this error on our December 2006 DMR report and will submit the report as Non -Compliant. I
sincerely apologize for this error and if there are any questions or you need any further information, please
contact me at 704-736-8960.
Sincerely,
Pa4ma.-.14,
James S. Rhyne
Operator in Responsible Charge
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NCO025496
cc: Steve Peeler
Don Garbrick
P.O. BOX 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093-0617
PHONE [phone] • FAx [phone]

CITY OF LINCOLNTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
' /
January 9, 2007
Susan Wilson
NC Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Susan Wilson,
+ICY 1. Or t 1hUi fit:"
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MWZSVILI F:°'7r=` WWAL OFFICE
JAN 1
The City of Lincolnton would like to formally request permit modifications to our current NPDES Permit,
permit number NC0025496. The City of Lincolnton would like to request that effluent monitoring and the
proposed permit limits for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4,4 DDT be dropped from the NPDES permit. The City
also requests that the effluent monitoring frequency for Silver be dropped from our NPDES permit.
The City of Lincolnton has performed 12 monthly samples for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4,4 DDT, beginning in
December 2005, as required by our NPDES permit that became effective on December 1, 2005. All 12 of
the monthly samples for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4, 4 DDT resulted in being below detection level. An attached
chart showing the dates of our sampling and the sampling results is included with this letter. These results
were also reported on our monthly DMR reports submitted to Central Files.
The cover letter with our NPDES Permit on Page 2 states that if Lincolnton can demonstrate that these
pesticides are not pollutants of concern, that Lincolnton can request in writing the removal of these permit
requirements. The City of Lincolnton hereby submits this letter as our demonstration and request to remove
the permit requirements for Aldrin, Dieldrin and 4,4 DDT from our NPDES permit.
The City of Lincolnton has performed 2 samples per month for 12 months, beginning in December 2005,
for Silver. All 24 of the samples for Silver resulted in being below detection level. An attached chart
showing the date and result of each sample is included with this letter.
The cover letter with our NPDES Permit states that if twelve months of data show all silver values below
the detection level, the monitoring frequency can be reevaluated. The City of Lincolnton hereby submits
this letter as our demonstration and request to reevaluate our Silver monitoring requirement. The City of
Lincolnton requests that Silver monitoring be dropped from our NPDES permit.
P.C. BOX 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093-0617
PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]

We appreciate your consideration of this matter. If you should have any questions or need any further
information regarding this matter, please contact me at 704-736-8960.
Sincerely,
PWM"— I UU)41,011
James S. Rhyne
Operator in Responsible Charge
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0025496
Enclosure: (1)
cc: Mike Parker.
Mooresville Regional Office
Mooresville R
Don Garbrick
Pease Associates
Jeff Emory
City Manager
Steve Peeler
City Director of Public Works and Permit Permittee
Don Burkey
Pretreatment Compliance technician

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CITY OF LINCOLNTON WWTP
Effluent ALDRIN, DIELDRIN and 4,4 DDT Sample Results
Aldrin
(in pg/I)
Dieldrin
(in pg/l)
4,4 DDT
(in pg/1)
Sample Date
12/07/05
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
01111 /06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
02/15/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
03/29/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
04/19/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
05/17/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
06/06/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
07/19/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
08/09/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
09/20/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
10/04/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
11/20/06
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
CITY OF LINCOLNTON WWTP
Effluent SILVER Results
Sample Result
(in mg/l)
Sample Result
(in mg/1)
Sample Date
Sample Date
12/07/05
< 0.002
06/07/06
< 0.002
12/21/05
< 0.002
06/21 /06
< 0.002
01/11/06
< 0.002
07/05/06
< 0.002
01/25/06
< 0.002
07/19/06
< 0.002
02/01/06
< 0.002
08/09/06
< 0.002
O2/15/06
< 0.002
08/23/06
< 0.002
03/01/06
< 0.002
09/06/06
< 0.005
03/29/06
< 0.002
09/20/06
< 0.005
04/05/06
< 0.002
10/04/06
< 0.005
04/19/06
< 0.002
10/18/06
< 0.005
05/03/06
< 0.002
11/01/06
< 0.005
05/17/06
< 0.002
11/05/06
< 0.005

�OF W A TFRO Michael F. Easley, Governor t�—
G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 4, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 2260 0001 3494 8469
Mr. Stephen Peeler
Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
PO Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2006-LV-0459
Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Peeler:
A review of the June 2006 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
Pi
e Parameter
001 Cyanide
Reported Value
34 µg/l (Daily maximum)
Permit Limit
22 µg/1(Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since
the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Reports provided explanations
for the noted effluent limits violations, it is not requested that a response be submitted; however, should
you have additional information concerning the source of the cyanide violation or comments which you
wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance
problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for
a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional
information.
Noce hCarolina
NCDENR watura!!y
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: waxv.ncwcurrgualitv.nrg 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Mr. Stephen Peeler
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October 4, 2006
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me
at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Lincoln County Health Department
MA

WAT �RQG
Q�O�
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Carolina Department Environment Natural Resources
> r"
North of and
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Date April 27, 2006
Stephen H. Peeler
City of Lincolnton WWTP
PO Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NCO025496
Dear Permittee:
The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will.be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staff s ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR, you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (15) days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance iu this mattcr-- "-
Sincerely,
Michele Phillips
cc: gwwwWeRogioi*L
Central Files
t
Carolina
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Internet htW/h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
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v uEPT: OF ENVRC!".1trar
_ Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Reppdwur- R ; ;CEs
OFFICE
Permit Number: (ICV O cX`J 4�1
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Facility: ►4" O T U n �[� ( -�'Ur� _4) �� 0 i
County: ► nyyi o
DMR Month and Year: "qV 0 �0 WATER QUALITY SECTION
Ij
The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned DMR as incomplete due to the
following reason(s): (Please see the highlighted areas on the attached DMR for
details.)
❑ The written values are illegible.
❑ The Average, Maximum, and/or the Minimum data points have been omitted.
❑ The Units of Measure have been omitted or are incorrect.
The DMR Parameter Codes have be omitted. b05 ® �—�

OF W A TF Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q� 90�i William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
December 22, 2005
Mr. Stephen Peeler, Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
Subject: Results from Effluent Sampling Analyses
Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Enclosed please find the results from the laboratory analyses performed on the effluent samples
from the City of Lincolnton's wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The samples analyzed were composite
(split) and grab samples collected during the Compliance Sampling Inspection performed by Mr. Wes Bell
on October 20, 2005.
The results of the sampling analyses show noncompliance with the daily maximum effluent
phenols limit. The remaining sampling analyses show compliance with permit effluent limits. Please
attach this letter to the inspection report dated October 25, 2005 to complete your records on the
inspection.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the
report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Lincoln County Health Department
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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

ANALYTICAL RESULTS SHEET
NAME OF FACILITY: Lincolnton WWTP
Grab: X Composite:
X
Sample Date(s): 10/20/05
NPDES Permit No. NC0025496
Sample Location: Effluent
County: Lincoln
BOD5, mg/1
5.3
Phenols, ug/l
73
COD: High, mg/I
Sulfate, mg/1
COD: Low, mg/1
Sulfide, mg/1
Coliform: Fecal, #/100 ml
430
Biomass: Dry Weight
Coliform: Total, #/100 ml
Biomass: Peri Ash Free
Coliform: Tube Fecal, MPN
NH,-N, mg/l
0.17
Coliform: Tube Total, MPN
TKN, mg/1
5.1
Residue: Total, mg/1
NO, + NO,, mg/1
2.8
Volatile, mg/1
PO,, mg/I
Fixed, mg/I
P: Total, mg/1
0.53
Residue: Suspended, mg/1
6.5
P: Dissolved, mg/1
Volatile, mg/1
Ag-Silver, ug/I
Fixed, mg/I
Al -Aluminum, ug/I
Settleable Solids, mUl
Be -Beryllium, ug/I
pH, s.u.
6.6
Ca -Calcium, ug/I
Color, True 80, c.u.
300
Cd-Cadmium, ug/I
<2.0
Color (pH) 83, c.u. pH = 7.8
240
Co -Cobalt, ug/I
Color, pH 7.6 82, c.u.
140
Cr-Chromium: Total, ug/I
<25
Oil and Grease, mg/1
Cu-Copper, ug/I
14
Cyanide, mg/1
<0.02
Fe -Iron, ug/I
660
Fluoride, mg/1
Pb-Lead, ug/I
<10
Hardness: Total, mg/1
Hg-Mercury, ug/I
<0.2
MBAS, ug/I
Zn-Zinc, ug/I
81
Conductivity, umhos/cm
820
Ni-Nickel, ug/1
<10
Total Residual Chlorine, ug/I
225
VOC
Temperature, °C
29.5

CITY OF LINCOLNTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Nov 1 0 200:)
November 9, 2005
Richard Bridgeman
NCDEM-MRO
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Dear Mr. Bridgeman,
The City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES Permit Number NC0025496, is sending this
letter to address the Notice of Deficiency. As of this date, we are now using flow proportional sampling on
our influent samples. All samplers have been calibrated by a factory representative to achieve proper
milliliters of sample. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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James S. Rhyne
Operator in Responsible Charge
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NCO025496
608 WEST Hwy. 150 BY-PASS • P.O. Box 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093-0617
PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]

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October 25, 2005
Mr. Stephen Peeler, Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, N.C.
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on October 20, 2005, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operators -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report. The results of the effluent sampling will be forwarded to you under separate letter.
The facility is currently collecting time -based influent composite samples and flow
proportional effluent composite samples. The cover letter of the October 17, 2000 Compliance
Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report specified a conditional and temporary variance to allow the
facility to continue collecting time -based composite samples until the facility upgrades were
complete. The August 21, 2001 CEI report also indicated the facility was addressing flow
proportional sampling during the plant upgrades. The facility now has the capability to collect
flow proportional influent composite samples due to the completion of these upgrades. Please be
advised that the Division will issue a Notice Of Violation if the facility does not initiate flow
proportional influent composite sampling immediately.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by November 15, 2005
addressing the deficiency noted in the Influent Sampling section of the report. In responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
NorthCarolina
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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

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Mr. Stephen Peeler
Page Two
October 25, 2005
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
J
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Lincoln County Health Department

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 U 31 N00025496 111 121 05/10/20 117 1BI GI 191I 20LII
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Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111J6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA---------Reserved --
671 1 .5 169 70I 4 I 71' N I 721 N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I 11 I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:05 AM 05/10/20
02/11/01
Lincolnton WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
SIC Hwy 150 Bypass
Lincolnton NC 28092
02:16 PM 05/10/20
05/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James S. Rhyne/ORC/704-736-8960/
Name, Address of Responsible Official title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen H Peeler,128 Motz Ave Lincolnton NC 28092/Public Works Contacted
Director/704-736-8940/7047368959 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal ■ Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Find in /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
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Wesley N Bell MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ &9 f0�
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

Permit: NCO025496 Owner -Facility: Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/20/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ [1 [I [1
Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ [I
Are there any special conditions for the permit? 1=l [1 ■ [1
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ Q
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ D 0 0
Comment: The permit description does not adequately describe the facility due to the recent upgrades.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 00
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ [j
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility staff incorporate a comprehensive process control program. Sludge was observed on the
asphalt driveway of the sludge loading area. The facility staff must ensure all sludge is contained and properly
disposed.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■
n
n
n
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
❑
❑
❑
■
Are all pumps present?
■
Are all pumps operable?
■
❑
n
n
Are float controls operable?
■
n
n
n
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
■
n
n
n
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
n
n
❑
■
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
[I
b.Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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❑
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is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
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n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The facility utilizes one mechanical screen and manual bypass screen.
grit Ramnval
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
■
n
n
n
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
■
n
n
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Is disposal of grit in compliance?
■
n
n
Comment: The facility utilizes two vortex grit removal systems.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
0
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
n
n
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n

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Permit: NC0025496
Inspection Date: 10/20/2005
Secondary Clarifier
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Owner -Facility: Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y. of the sidewall depth)
Comment: The facility utilizes two secondary clarifiers. A small leakage (foam) was observed from an air relief value
at the return pump station.
Are the aerators operational?
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes)
Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment: The facility utilizes three contact chambers.
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment: The facility utilizes two standby power generators.
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Permit: NC0025496
Inspection Date: 10/20/2005
Owner -Facility: Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
Is the facility using a contract lab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: On -site analyses are performed under laboratory certification #153. The laboratory instrumentation
utilized for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated.
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Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
0
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■
n
n
n
Comment: J.S. Dismuke Co., Inc. last calibrated the flow meter on 7/15/05. The flow meter is calibrated once per
year.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
n
n
Comment: See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
■
n
n
Is sample collected above side streams?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
n
■
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
■
n
n
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
■
❑
n
n

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Permit: NC0025496 Owner -Facility: LincointonWWTP
Inspection Date: 10/20/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Comment: Time -based composite samples are being collected at 40 mi. aliquots. Flow proportional composite
samples should be collected at 100 mi. aliquots (minimum).
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
D
D
D
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
D
D
Is proper volume collected?
❑
■
❑
D
Is the tubing clean?
■
D
D
D
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
D
D
D
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
D
D
D
Comment: The composite sampler was collecting 70 mi. aliquots. The sampler should be adjusted to 100 mi.
aliquots (minimum). The facility staff must ensure the preset number of gallons between the collection of the
composite samples (influent and effluent) does not exceed 1124 of the expected total daily flow.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the pen -nit (frequency, sampling type,, and sampling location)?
■
D
D
D
Comment:
Anaerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of operation:
Floating cover
Is the capacity adequate?
■
D
D
D
Is gas stored on site?
■
D
D
D
Is the digester(s) free of tilting covers?
■
D
❑
D
s
Is the gas bumer operational?
■
❑
❑
D
s.;.
Is the digester heated?
■
D
D
D
Is the temperature maintained constantly?
■
D
❑
Q
;.
Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■
Comment: The facility utilizes three digesters and three holding tanks. The digester temperature was approximately
78 - 80 degrees celsius. The facility staff are continuing to upgrade the digester equipment to increase the
temperature and overall digestion process.
Drying Beds
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there adequate drying bed space?
■
D
D
D
Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
■
11=1
❑
❑
Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
n
■
D
Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds?
D
■
D
❑
Is the site free of stockpiled sludge?
■
D
D
D
Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant?
■
D
D
D
Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill?
D
D
■
D
Is the sludge land applied?
■
❑
D
D
(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate?
D
D
■
D
Comment: Only three of the drying beds were being utilized for emergencies. Sludge was observed on the beds and
significant vegetation was also observed. The facility staff must ensure all sludge is properly disposed and all drying
beds utilized for emergencies are property maintained (free of vegetation).
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
D
00
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
D
■
00
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
■
D

Permit: NC0025496
Inspection Date: 10/20/2005
Owner - Facility: Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Comment: The effluent appeared brownish orange "tea color" with foam. The foam dissapated less than 150 yards
downstream.
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SUMMARY
RECORD KEEPING cont'd:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period September 04 through August 05,
inclusive. Chronic Toxicity failure was reported for September 04. Daily maximum effluent
cyanide violations were reported on 10/6/04 and 2/2/05. The Division has separately address all
of the above -noted violations by issuances of either a NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
The 10-day interval between the collection of the twice per month effluent copper
samples was not adhered to for November 04 and January 05 through August 05. Only one
effluent copper value was reported for October 04. An amended DMR should be resubmitted if a
transcription error had occurred.
A record of whether a color plume was observed at the outfall pipe during the monthly
instream sampling events (April - October) was not documented on the DMRs as required by the
Permit and the facility's Tier 3 designation.
The facility's removal efficiencies (BOD and TSR) should be incorporated onto future
DMRs. All "less than" values should be properly calculated for the monthly average values on
future DMRs. Documentation regarding operator arrival time and operator time on -site was
reported on day thirty-one of all months with only thirty days. In addition, an influent TSR value
was reported on 6/31/05. An amended June 05 DMR should be resubmitted. The ORC and
permittee must ensure all DMRs are accurate and complete prior to submittal.
Overall, the facility staff incorporate a commendable record keeping system.
SEE ATTACHED CHECKLIST

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Mr. Steve Peeler
Director of Public
City of Lincolnton
PO Box 617
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NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 28, 2005
Works and Utilities
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit No. NC0025496
Lincolnton WWTP
Lincoln County
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has drafted an NPDES permit for the
above referenced facility. The permit authorizes the City of Lincolnton to discharge up
to 6.0 MGD of treated wastewater from the Lincolnton WWTP to the South Fork
Catawba River, a class WS-IV water in the Catawba River Basin. The draft permit
includes discharge limitations /or monitoring for flow, biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), fecal coliform bacteria, total residual chlorine,
cyanide, phenol, silver, copper, zinc, pesticides and chronic toxicity.
The following modifications have been made in this draft permit:
• The daily maximum limit for mercury has been deleted from the permit
based on an analysis of submitted effluent monitoring data, that indicated
there is no reasonable potential to exceed the water quality standard.
Mercury will continue to be monitored in the Pretreatment Program's Long
Term Monitoring Plan.
The results of the priority pollutant analysis submitted by your facility
detected the presence of several pesticides. Aldrin, dieldrin and 4,4 DDT
were present in the April 2004 effluent scan. Limits for these parameters
will become effective 18 months from the effective date of the final permit. If
within the 18 months, Lincolnton can demonstrate that these are not
pollutants of concern, you may request in writing the removal of these
permit requirements.
• Total silver will be monitored twice per month based on results of the
reasonable potential analysis, which showed that the NC action level
standard could be exceeded.
N. C. Division of Water Quality I NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

Letter to Mr. Peeler
Page 2
Effluent monitoring for zinc has been changed to twice per month based on
an analysis of submitted effluent monitoring data that indicated there is
reasonable potential to exceed the action level water quality standard.
A total residual chlorine limit of 28 ug/1 has been added to reflect the
Division's current policy for protection against chlorine toxicity instream.
The limit for total residual chlorine shall become effective upon completion
of the installation of a disinfection system but no later than 18 months from
permit effective date. If a method different than chlorination/dechlorination
is used, the total residual chlorine limit will not be applicable.
Based on a review of effluent data, the submittal of a color reduction study,
and the recommendation of Division staff, the color monitoring requirements
of the City of Lincolnton have been modified. The permittee will conduct
color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly
basis during summer season (April -October). The permittee will record
whether a color plume was observed around the outfall pipe during the
monthly instream sampling events, and include that information on the
monthly discharge monitoring report. Effluent samples will be collected
monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples will be analyzed for
ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour
composites, while instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will
be analyzed by a state certified laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the
discharge permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may
reopen this permit for the purpose of imposing additional requirements
pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114. Alternatively, if future conditions change
and color is no longer a component of the influent wastestream, then the
permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
requirements.
• The City of Lincolnton must submit updated information from the Best
Management Practices (BMPs) Plan of October 2004. This should include
the results of the initiatives that have been implemented and all information
that has been collected.
• An annual effluent pollutant scan has been added to fulfill EPA's application
requirement for major municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Special
Condition A. (5.) of this permit details this requirement.
Finally, DWQ has reviewed the City's request for weekly average and daily
maximum cyanide limits. Due to the instream dilution, a weekly average limit for
cyanide cannot be given, as it would exceed the daily maximum value. A daily
maximum of 22 ug/1 is given to protect aquatic life from the potential acute effects of
cyanide and shall remain in the permit.
At this time, the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general
circulation in Lincoln County, inviting comments from you or your representative, the
public and other agencies on the draft permit. The notice should be published on or
about October 5, 2005. Following a 30-day comment period, we will review all
pertinent comments received and take appropriate action on the permit issuance.
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Letter to Mr. Peeler
Page 3
Please provide written comments on the draft permit no later than November
4, 2005. If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone], extension
512.
Sincerely,
Jacquelyn M. Nowell
NPDES Western Program
Attachments
cc: yXo resville Regional Office/ Surface Water Protection 04
Mooresville Regional Office/ DEH/ Public Water Supply
EPA/Region IV Attn: Marshall Hyatt
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
PERCS/Jon Risgaard
Donna Lisenby/Catawba RiverkeeperO, 2295 Starnes Road, Edgemoor, SC 29712
Ron Bryant/ Catawba River Foundation, P.O. Box 481915 Charlotte, NC 28269
Permit File

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Permit No. NC0025496
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PF,RMTT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended,
City of Lincolnton
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
NC Highway 150 West Bypass
south of Lincolnton
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010
Signed this day
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of
the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit No. NCO025496
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation
or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously
issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises
under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions
included herein.
City of Lincolnton
is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 6.0 MGD wastewater treatment
facility consisting of :
o Influent pump station
o influent filter/screen and washer,
o Vortex grit removal,
o three screw pumps,
o a flow splitter box,
o twelve diffused aeration basins,
o Orbital oxidation ditch,
o two 100' diameter secondary clarifers,
o six anaerobic sludge digesters,
o three 250,000 gallon sludge storage tanks,
o three channel chlorination contact basin,
o a sodium hypochlorite chlorination system,
o a sodium bisulfite dechlorination system,
o dissolved air flotation thickener,
o solids contact reactor, and
o a post aeration tank
The facility is located on NC Highway 50 approximately 1 mile
from the intersection with NC Highway 321, south of Lincolnton,
Lincoln County, and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on
the attached map into the South Fork Catawba River, which is
classified a WS-IV water in the Catawba River Basin.

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Permit No. NC0025496
A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample Locations
Flow
6.0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD5 2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent and Effluent
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent and Effluent
NH3 as N
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH3
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine4
28 pg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
NO2+NO3+TKN
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity5
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total C anide6
22 pg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Phenols
21 /L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
2/month
Composite
Effluent
Total Silver
2/month
Composite
Effluent
Total Zinc
2/month
Composite
Effluent
Aldrin7
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Aldrin8
0.007 Ng/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dieldrin7
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Dieldrin8
0.007 pg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
4,4 DDT7
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
4,4 DDT8
0.0322 Ng/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Colorg
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Color
(April 1 through October 31 9
Monthly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Effluent Pollutant Scan
Annually
See
Footnote 10
Effluent
Footnotes on next page:

Permit No. NCO025496
Notes:
1. Upstream = at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least
300 feet downstream from the outfall
2. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
4. Requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection . See A(2).
5. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F @ 11% with testing in March, June,
September and December (see A. (3))
6. The quantitation limit for cyanide shall be 10 µg/L (10 ppb). Levels reported less
than 10 µg/L shall be considered zero for compliance purposes.
7. Monitoring Requirement may be deleted upon written notification from the
permitting authority.
8. Limitations for aldrin, dieldrin and 4.4 DDT will be effective eighteen months
from issuance of permit. These limits may be deleted upon written notification
from the permitting authority.
9. Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Samples will be
analyzed by a state -certified laboratory (see A. (4) Color Permitting
Requirements).
10. Effluent Pollutant Scan shall be conducted annually. Refer to Condition A.(5).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.
A. (2.) TOTAL RESIDUAL CHLORINE
The limit for total residual chlorine shall become effective upon completion of
the installation of a disinfection system but no later than 18 months from the
effective date of the permit. If a method different than
chlorination/dechlorination is used, the total residual chlorine limit will not be
applicable
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Permit No. NCO025496
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (3). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 11 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, auarterlu monitoring using test procedures
outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised
February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent
Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be
performed during the months of March, June, September, and December. Effluent sampling for
this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all
treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum,
in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole
Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean
of the highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and
the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival.
The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further
statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity
Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the
Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed,
using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value.
Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch
no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or
approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be
measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity
monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the
aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number,
county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of
the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address
cited above.

Permit No. NCO025496
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (3). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (CONT.)
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up
testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the
initial monitoring.
A. (4). COLOR PERMITTING REQUIREMENT
The permittee will conduct color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream)
on a monthly basis during summer season (April -October). The permittee will record
whether a color plume was observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream
sampling events, and include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report.
Effluent samples will be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color samples
will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of 24-hour
composites, while instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be analyzed by
a state certified laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the influent
wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove color permit
requirements.
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Permit No. NCO025496
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (5.) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
The permittee shall perform an annual Effluent Pollutant Scan for all parameters listed in the
table below (in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136). The annual effluent pollutant scan samples
shall represent seasonal (summer, winter, fall, spring) variations over the 5-year permit cycle.
Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable." Additionally, the
method detection level and the minimum level shall be the most sensitive as provided by the
appropriate analytical procedure.
Ammonia (as N)
Chlorine (total residual, TRC)
Dissolved oxygen
Nitrate/Nitrite
Kjeldahl nitrogen
Oil and grease
Phosphorus
Total dissolved solids
Hardness
Antimony
Arsenic
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Zinc
Cyanide
Total phenolic compounds
Volatile organic compounds:
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzene
Bromoform
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane
2-chloroethylvinyl ether
Chloroform
Dichlorobromomethane
1,1-dichloroethane
1,2-dichloroethane
Trans- 1, 2-d ichloroethylene
1,1-dichloroethylene
1,2-dichloropropane
1,3-dichloropropylene
Ethylbenzene
Methyl bromide
Methyl chloride
Methylene chloride
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1,2-trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Vinyl chloride
Acid -extractable compounds:
P-chloro-m-creso
2-chlorophenol
2,4-dichlorophenol
2,4-dimethyl phenol
4, 6-d i n itro-o-creso I
2,4-dinitrophenol
2-nitrophenol
4-nitrophenol
Pentachlorophenol
Phenol
2,4,6-trichlorophenol
Base -neutral compounds:
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benzidine
Benzo(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
3,4 benzofluoranthene
Benzo(ghi)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane
Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether
Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
Butyl benzyl phthalate
2-chloronaphthalene
4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether
Chrysene
Di-n-butyl phthalate
Di-n-octyl phthalate
Dibenzo(a, h)anthracene
1,2-dichlorobenzene
1,3-dichlorobenzene
1,4-dichlorobenzene
3,3-dichlorobenzidine
Diethyl phthalate
Dimethyl phthalate
2,4-dinitrotoluene
2,6-dinitrotoluene
1,2-diphenylhydrazine
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Hexachloroethane
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Isophorone
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
N-nitrosodimethylamine
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
1,2,4-tichlorobenzene

Permit No. NCO025496
➢ Test results shall be reported to the Division in DWQ Form- DMR-PPA1 or
in a form approved by the Director, within 90 days of sampling. A copy of
the report shall be submitted to each the NPDES Unit and the Compliance
and Enforcement Unit to the following address: Division of Water Quality,
Water Quality Section,, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617.
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DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO025496
Facility
Information
Applicant/ FaciliName:
City of Lincolnton- Lincolnton WWTP
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, N.C. 28093-0617
Facility Address:
Highway 150 Bypass
Permitted Flow
6.0 MGD
Type of Waste:
Domestic and industrial
Facility/permit Status:
Renewal
Facility Classification
IV
County:
Lincoln
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
South Fork
Catawba River
Regional Office:
Mooresville
Stream Classification:
WS-fV
USGS To o Quad:
F13NE
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
Jackie Nowell
Subbasin:
03-08-35
Date:
September 23, 2005
Drainage Area (mi2):
395
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f Y; -'g
Summer 7 10 (cfs)
77
Winter 7Q 10 (cfs):
140Z-21
Average Flow (cfs):
500
IWC (%):
11
Primary SIC Code:
4952
SUMMARY OF FACILITY INFORMATION AND WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
The City of Lincolnton has requested a permit renewal for the Lincolnton WWTP. Previous
permit was issued October 2002. The existing 6.0 MGD WWTP discharges into the South Fork
Catawba River, a class WS-IV water, in CTB35 subbasin. The discharge is three miles
upstream of the City of High Shoals drinking water intake. The plant serves a population of
approximately 10,750 people.
The Lincolnton WWTP is an existing 6.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility. There were several
improvements made to the plant since the last permit renewal. The treatment plant consists
of:
o Influent pump station
o influent filter/screen and washer,
o Vortex grit removal,
o three screw pumps,
o a flow splitter box,
o twelve diffused aeration basins,
o Orbital oxidation ditch,
o two 100' diameter secondary clarifers,
o six anaerobic sludge digesters,
o three 250,000 gallon sludge storage tanks,
o three channel chlorination contact basin,
o a sodium hypochlorite chlorination system,
o a sodium bisulfate dechlorination system,
o dissolved air flotation thickener,
o solids contact reactor, and
o a post aeration tank
Lincolnton currently has an active pretreatment program with Long Term Monitoring Program.
There are five non -categorical significant industrial users (SIU) and two categorical industrial
users (CIUs) discharging to the system. The facility has an actual industrial flow of 1.02 MGD.
The permitted industrial flow is 3.6 MGD. It is recommended that the full pretreatment
program for Lincolnton WWTP be continued in this upcoming permitting cycle.
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The industrial contributors for Lincolnton WWTP are as follows:
• ALPHARMA - manufacture of creams and ointments - 0.013 MGD - (process)- continuous
flow and 0.005 (non process) - intermittent flow
• ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORP.-manufacture of hand tools, saw blades, drill bits- 0.022
MGD (process)- continuous flow and 0.005 (non process) - intermittent flow
• MCMURRAY FABRICS - fabric manufacturing - 0.442 MGD - (process)- continuous flow
and 0.005 (non process) - intermittent flow
• MOHICAN MILLS -fabric manufacturing and lace products -0. 585 MGD (process) -
continuous flow and 0.015 (non process) - intermittent flow
• SOUTH FORK INDUSTRIES - fabric manufacturing and dyeing- 0.429 MGD - continuous
flow and 0.002 (non process) - intermittent flow
• TEXTILE PIECE DYEING COMPANY, INC. - fabric manufacturing and dyeing - 0.190 MGD
(process)- continuous flow and 0.0012 (non process) - intermittent flow
• VIKING TECHNOLOGY, INC. - socks - 0.034 MGD (process) and 0.0013 (non process) -
intermittent flow
• BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS - remediated groundwater- 0.0023 MGD -
continuous flow
Existing Effluent Limits @ 6.0 MGD
Qw = 6.0 MGD
BOD5 = 30 mg/1
NH3 = monitor
TSS = 30 mg/1
Fecal Coliform = 200/ 100m1
TRC = monitor
pH = 6-9 SU
Mercury = 0.1 ug/l (daily max.)
Cyanide = 22 ug/1 (daily max.)
Phenols = 21 ug/1 (daily max.)
Monthly monitoring for color, copper and zinc
Quarterly monitoring for TP and TN
Chronic Toxicity P/F @ 11%; March June September December
Instream monitoring for color upstream and downstream of the discharge point is required per
the color monitoring special condition.
RECEIVING STREAM INFORMATION:
Drainage Area = 395 sq. mi.
QA = 500 cfs
s7g10 = 77 cfs
w7q 10 = 140 cfs
30g2 = 190 cfs
The South Fork Catawba River is not listed on North Carolina's 2003 303(d) list of impaired
streams.
The use support rating for 18.1 miles of the South Fork Catawba River (where the Lincolnton
discharge is located), from a point 0.4 miles upstream of Long Creek to Cramerton Dam and
Lake Wylie at Upper Armstrong Bridge, is supporting for aquatic life and recreation
The biological assessment of the South Fork Catawba River at NC 27 (Lincoln County) in
September 1994 was Good. The biological assessment was Good -Fair (August 1997)at the next
downstream station at NC 7, Gaston County.
TOXICITY TESTING:
Current Requirement: Chronic Toxicity P/F @ 11%; March June September December
The Lincolnton WWTP overall has a good toxicity testing record. All toxicity tests have been
passed with the exception of the September 2004 test, which was a FAIL. All subsequent
toxicity tests were passed.
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Recommendation: Renewal of existing chronic toxicity test @ 11%.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
Through July 2005, Avg. Qw = 2.9MGD (appro)dmately 48% of capacity), BOD5=4.6 mg/l,
TSS=8.2 mg/l, and effluent color averaged 88.9 ADMI.. One cyanide limit violation in February
2005.
In 2004, Avg. Qw = 2.95 MGD (appro)dmately 49% of capacity), BOD5=8.6 mg/l, TSS=17.1
mg/l, and effluent Color averaged 85.1 ADMI.. One TSS violation in January. One phenol
violation in March.
In 2003, Avg. Qw = 3.0 MGD (appro)dmately 50% of capacity), BOD5=8.7 mg/l, TSS=14.6
mg/l, and effluent Color averaged 121 ADMI.. Two TSS violations in March and April
INSTREAM MONITORING:
Based on the results of an October 2001 public hearing regarding color dischargers to streams
in the Catawba River Basin, The City of Lincolnton is required to conduct instream color
monitoring above and below its discharge point. Data submitted in the October 2004 color
reduction study indicate that instream color is lower than in the previous years. Regional
Office staff also submitted visual evidence of the improvements to the effluent and its impact in
the receiving stream. 2003 data shows downstream color in the range of 10.6 to 250 ADMI.
2004 data shows downstream color in the range of 20.7 to 72.4 ADMI. From April 2005
through June 2005, data in the range of 18.2 to 41.5 ADMI. See following chart.
Note: the facility has submitted a color reduction study and requested that it be reduced from a
Tier 3 to a Tier I facility where only effluent and instream color monitoring is required.
Regional Office staff concurs with the reclassification and the revised color monitoring special
condition will be placed in the permit.
Lincolnton Color Data (Units-ADMI)
Date
UPS
Eff
Downs
4/28/03
44.5
97.6
65.3
5/27/03
116.9
56.6
149.5
6/25/03
42.7
143.3
26
7/ 1 /03
42.2
72.7
40.7
8/5/03
353.9
187.4
250.8
9/2/03
20.6
74.8
10.6
10/7/03
25.2
138.9
23.1
4/ 14/04
71
78
72.4
5/ 18/04
75
93.1
50.6
6/ 15/04
33.9
86.1
20.7
7/21/04
34.2
85.2
36
8/ 17/04
34.9
49.2
34.2
9/21 /04
31.2
277.4
34.6
10/ 19/04
20.9
110.6
32.5
4/ 12/05
16.3
66.5
18.2
5/ 17/05
30.6
89.2
17.5
6/28/05
35.3
102.3
41.5
REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS:
Analysis was conducted using discharge monitoring reports from January 2004 through June
2005. In addition, Priority Pollutant Analysis data was reviewed. The parameters that were
analyzed were arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, cyanide, lead, mercury, molybdenum,
nickel, selenium, silver, zinc, and phenols. See attached RPA results.
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• The analysis of the following parameters did not show reasonable potential to exceed either
the acute or the chronic allowable concentrations. The maximum predicted concentrations
were less than the allowables and therefore no limit or monitoring will be required. These
parameters will continue to be monitored quarterly in the Lincolnton's Long Term
Monitoring Plan (LTMP): Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, molybdenum, nickel and
selenium.
• The analysis of the following parameters did show reasonable potential to exceed the NC
action level. Per NCDWQ procedure, no limit will be recommended. In addition there are
no chronic toxicity problems. It is recommended that 2/month monitoring be included in
the permit for these parameters: Copper, silver and zinc.
• The analysis of the following parameters did show reasonable potential to exceed both the
acute and the chronic allowable concentrations. The maximum predicted concentrations
were greater than the allowables and therefore a limit will continue to be required.
• Cyanide will have a daily maximum limit of 22 ug/l.
• Phenols will have a daily maximum limit of 21 ug/1
• Mercury no longer showed reasonable potential to exceed the allowable chronic
concentration and therefore the existing daily maximum limit of 0.1 ug/1 can be deleted.
Recommend that mercury be monitored in the pretreatment LTMP.
The following pesticides were detected in the Priority Pollutant analysis data submitted by the
City of Lincolnton. A modified RPA was done because of a very limited number of data points.
The pesticides detected were aldrin, dieldrin, 4,4 DDT, Lindane, alpha BHC and delta BHC.
For the pesticides where the actual data value(s) did not exceed the allowable
concentration, there was no action taken. No monitoring or limit is recommended. The
parameter will be sampled yearly during the required effluent scan. Lindane, alpha
BHC, and delta BHC.
o Lindane = 0.13 ug/1, 0.16 ug/1, less than the allowable concentration = 0.548
ug/1 (calculated per NC WQ standard)
o alpha BHC = 0.071 ug/1, less than the allowable concentration = 0.214 ug/1
(calculated using federal criteria)
o delta BHC = = 0.18 ug/1, less than the allowable concentration = 0.67 ug/1
(calculated using federal criteria)
For the pesticides where the actual data value(s) did exceed the allowable concentration,
monthly monitoring is recommended and limits for these parameters will become
effective 18 months from the issuance of the permit. The facility will be encouraged to
to aggressively determine the source of the pesticides. If prior to the 18 month date, it
can be demonstrated that these are not pollutants of concern, the facility may submit a
written request for removal of the pesticide requirement. The parameters to be sampled
monthly with the 18 month limitation schedule are: Aldrin, Dieldrin, and 4,4 DDT.
o Aldrin = 0.16 ug/ 1, 0.24 ug/ 1, both greater than the allowable concentration =
0.007 ug/1
o Dieldrin = 0.11 ug/l, greater than the allowable concentration = 0.007 ug/l
o 4,4 DDT = 0.51 ug/l, greater than the allowable concentration = 0.032 ug/1
PROPOSED CHANGES:
The following modifications have been made to the permit:
• The mercury limit of 0.1 ug/1 will be removed to the permit based on results of the
reasonable potential analysis. Mercury will continue to be monitored in the LTMP.
• Silver will be monitored 2/month based on results of the reasonable potential analysis.
• Zinc monitoring will be increased from monthly to 2/month based on results of the
reasonable potential analysis which showed chronic allowable could be exceeded. In
addition, based on the facility class, monitoring for the metal should be 2/month.
• The following pesticides, aldrin, dieldrin, and 4,4 DDT will be sampled monthly with an
effective date for limitations of 18 months from the issuance of the permit. The facility
should find the source of the pesticides and if they can demonstrate that these are not
pollutants of concern they can request removal of the pesticide requirements. The
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method detection level and the minimum level shall be the most sensitive as provided by
the appropriate analytical procedure.
The color permitting requirements of this facility have been modified based on color data
submitted, the BMP report and recommendation of the DWQ staff. The permittee will
conduct color monitoring of instream stations (upstream, downstream) on a monthly
basis during summer season (April -October). The permittee will record whether a color
plume was observed around the outfall pipe during the monthly instream sampling
events, and include that information on the monthly discharge monitoring report.
Effluent samples will be collected monthly for color on a year-round basis. Color
samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pH. Effluent samples will consist of
24-hour composites, while instream samples will be collected as grabs. Samples will be
analyzed by a state certified laboratory.
If data show that water quality standards for color are being violated by the discharge
permitted by the terms of this permit, then the Director may reopen this permit for the
purpose of imposing additional requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
Alternatively, if future conditions change and color is no longer a component of the
influent wastestream, then the permittee may request a permit modification to remove
color permit requirements.
• The requirement for an annual effluent scan will be added to the permit.
• The addition of total residual chlorine limit with an eighteen -month implementation
schedule has been included.
ALL OTHER EXISTING PERMIT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WILL REMAIN
THE SAME.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: 09/28/2005
Permit Scheduled to Issue: 11 / 21 / 2005
Projected Effective Date of Permit: 01/01/2006
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Jackie Nowell at [phone] ext. 512.
NAME: DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
NAME: DATE:
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NPDES SUPERVISOR COMMENT:
NAME: DATE:
Uncolnton WATP Fact t. Sheet
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Lincolnton wwtp
Outfall 001
NCO025496
Ow = 6 MGD
Time Period 1/2004 - 6/2005
Qw (MGD) 6
WWTP Class IV
7010S (cfs) 77
IWC (%) ® 70105 10.776
7010W (cfs) 140
® 7Q 10W 6.2291
3002 (cfs) 190
® 3002 4.6663
Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) 500
® CA 1.826
Pec'vlhg Stream south fork Catawba river
Stream Class WS-IV
STANDARDS 8
PARAMETER
TYPE
CRITERIA (2)
POL
Units
REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
(1)
NC W05 / 'S FAV /
n Y DeL Mar Pred C. Allowable C.
Chronic Acute
Acute: N/A
Arsenic
NC
50
ug/L
19 1 19.6
------------------------------------------------
Chronic: 464
Max. pied. Cone. <chronic allowable. No limit or monitoring
recommended. Continue in LTMP
Acute: WA
Beryllium
C
6.5
ug/L
0 0
N/A
Chronic: ----------------------------------------------
356
--------------------------------
Acute: is
Although max. pred. > acute and chronic allowable, all values are
Cadmium
NC
2 15
ug/L
19 0
24.8
below detection. No limit or monitoring recommended. Continue
Chronic: 19
quarterly monitoring in LTMP
Acute: 1,022
Max. pred. Cone. < acute and chronic allowable. No limit or
Chromium
NC
50 1,022
ug/L
19 18
78-7
monitoring recommended. Continue ly monitoring in LTMP
grtr
Chronic: ___464__
.__ —_ _____
Acute: 7
Max. pred. Cone. > than chronic allowable. No limit required
Copper
NC
7 AL 7.3
ug/L
30 27
98.5
per NC procedure for action levels. No toxicity problems.
Chronic: 65
Recommend 2/month monitoring continue in the permit
Acute: 22
Max. pred. Cone. > acute and chronic allowable. Recommend
Cyanide
NC
5 N 22
10
ug/L
70 22
197.4
acute weekly avg. limit and chronic daily max. limit
--_-_
Chronic: 4s
___-____________________.___.__-.__
Acute: WA
Fluoride
NC
1,800
ug'L
0 0
WA
--- _
_______________-___-____.______-___
Chronic:
Acute: 34
Max. pred. Cone. < acute and chronic allowable. No limit or
Lead
NC
25 N 33.8
ug/L
19 1
11.1
monitoring recommended. Continue grtily monitoring in LTMP
Chronic:_-232—_
_.__- ___._
Acute: WA
Mercury
NC
12
ng/L
78 0 0.0500 I ___ __
_ _ _ _ _ _
Chronic: ill
Max. pred. Cone. < chronic allowable. Revove limit
Continue grtrty monitoring in LTMP
Acute: N/A
Molybdenum
A
3,500
ug/L
19 18 54.1 l__-___-___-_
' Chronic: 75,005
____________-___-.___.___ -_
Max. pretl. Conc. <chronic allowable. No limit or monitoring
recommended. Continue grtdy monitoring in LTMP
Acute: 261
Max. pred. Cone. < acute and chronic allowable. No limit or
Nickel
NC
88 261
ug/L
19 2 11.0 I
monitoring recommended. Continue in LTMP
-- __
Chronic: 817
I
_______—_____—_—________.__—_______
Acute: N/A
Phenols
A
1 N
ug/L
7-413
132.0
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Chronic: 21
Max. pred. Conc. > allowable. Recommend continuaton of
existing phenol limit.
I Acute: 56
Max. pred. Conc. < acute and chronic allowable. All values below
Selenium
NC
5.0 56
ugtL
19 0 25
detection. No limit or monitoring recommended.
Chronic: 46
_
Continue grtrly monitoring in LTMP
Acute: 1
Max. pred. Conc. > than both allowables. No limit required
Silver
NC
0.06 AL 1.23
ug-L
19 2 5.3
per NC procedure for action levels. No toxicity problems.
Chronic: 1
Recommend 2/month monitoring in the permit.
Acute: 67
Max. pred. Conc. > than acute allowable. No limit required
Zinc
NC
50 AL 67
ug1L
19 18 384.3
l—_—.__—_____
per NC procedure for action levels. Recommend continuation
Chronic: 464
_________.__—. -
of monthly monitoringt.
'Legend: —Freshwater Discharge
C = Carcinogenic
NC = Non -carcinogenic
A = Aesthetic
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Facility Name E coIW(;n WWTP Parameter= Aldr!n
NPDES # NC0025496 Standard = 0.000127 pgA
Qw (MGD)! 6!
TOXICANT ANALYSIS
Parameter= Dieldrin
Standard = 0.000135 pgA
QA (cfs)!_ _ -_ _500! n BDL=1/2DLActual Data RESULTS
IWC (%)1.89 March-04 0.16 0.16 Std Dev. 0.056568542
rc'ving StreamSF Catawba River ! Aug-01 0.24 0.24 Mean 0.2
Stream Class :: WS-IV 3 C.V. 0.282842712
............................................ ..........
4
FINAI F1PA111 TS 5
Aldrin n=2
Max. Pred Cw
#VALUE! ?ug/
Allowable Cw
0.0070ug
Max. Value
0.24
Dieldrin n=1
Max. Pred Cw
#VALUE! ug/
Allowable Cw
0.0074ug/
Max. Value
0.11
DDT n=1
Max. Pred Cw
#VALUE! :ug/
Allowable Cw
0.0322iug
Max. Value
0.51
Lindane n=2
Max. Pred Cw
#VALUEI :ug/
Allowable Cw
0.546!ug/
Max. Value
0.16:
Alpha BHC n=1
Max. Pred Cw
#VALUE! ug/
Allowable Cw
0.214ug/
Max. Value
0.071
delta BHC n=2
Max. Pred Cw
0 ug/
Allowable Cw
0.7 ug/
Max. Value
0.18
0
6 Mult Facto i
7 Max. Value 0.24 pg,
8 Max. Pred #VALUE! pg,
9 Allowable ( 0.00696 pg,
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 Source: Combined NC and EPA Chronic Standards,
22 Criteria or Toxic Concentrations-7/2003 Brower
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
n BDL=1/2DL:tual Data RESULTS
Apr-04 0.11 0.11 Std Dev.
2 Mean
3 C.V.
4
5
Parameter= DDT
Standard = 1-7000588 pgA
n BDL=1/2DLlctual Dat RESULTS
#DIV/01 Apr-04 0.51 0.51 Std Dev. #DIV/0!
0.11 2 Mean 0.51
#DIV/01 3 C.V. #DIV/01
4
5
6
Mult Facto
6
Mult Factor[---'--�
7
Max. Value 0.11 pgA
7
Max. Value 0.61 pgA
B
Max. Pred ( #VALUE! pg/I1,I';,
6
Max. Pred ( #VALUE! pgA
9
Allowable C 0.00739 pgA
9
Allowable C 0.03220 pgA
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
20
29
30
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
9/27/2005

TOXICANT ANALYSIS
Parameter= Li_n_d_a_ne Parameter= AlRhaBHC Parameter= delta_BHC
Standard = ! 0.01 NgA Standard = __0.0039 NgA Standard = 0.0123 NgA
nBDL=1/2DL%ctual Dat;RESULTS
n3DL=1/2DActual Data RESULTS
n3DL=1/2DIActual Data RESULTS
Mar-04
0.13 0.13 Sid Dev. 0.021213
Mar-04 0.071
0.071 Sid Dev. #DIV/0!
Mar-04 0.18
0.18 Sid Dev.
0.049497
Aug-01
0.16 0.16 Mean 0.145
2
Mean 0.071
Apr-04 0.11
0.11 Mean
0.145
3
C.V. 0.146298
3
C.V. #DIV/01
3
C.V.
0.341362
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
Mult Facto
6
Mutt Facto�--
6
Mult Factor
7
Max. Value 0.16 NgA
7
Max. Value 0.071 NgA ','
7
Max. Value
0.18 NgA
8
Max. Pred ( #VALUEI NgA
8
Max. Pred, #VALUEI NgA
8
Max. Pred
0 NgA
9
Allowable C 0.5476 NgA
9
Allowable ( 0.2136 ugA
9
Allowable C
0.67 UgA
10
10
10
11
11
11
12
12
12
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
18
18
19
19
19
20
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
22
23
23
23
24
24
24
25
25
25
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
29
29
29
30
30
30
9/27/2005

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
1
2
3
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
Date Data
Jun-2005 �
Dec-2004
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
9.1
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
BDL=1/2DL
Results
2.5
Std Dev.
1.5141
2.5
Mean
2.8474
2.5
C.V.
0.5318
2.5
n
19
2.5
2.5
Mult Factor =
2.1500
2.5
Max. Value
9.1
2.5
Max. Pred Cw
19.6
2.5
2.5
2.5
9.1
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Date Data
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Dec-2004
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
23
16
8.7
8.9
7.6
12
2
8.4
5
12
5
2
5
6
5
21
12
23
12
7
10
6
2
12
16
11
11
16
43
13
BDL=1/2DL
23.0
16.0
8.7
8.9
7.6
12.0
1.0
8.4
5.1
12.0
5.0
1.0
4.5
6.2
5.4
21.0
12.0
23.0
12.0
7.3
9.7
6.2
1.0
12.0
16.0
11.0
11.0
16.0
43.0
13.0
Results
Std Dev.
8.3608
Mean
11.3000
C.V.
0.7399
n
30
Mult Factor =
2.2900
Max. Value
43.0
Max. Pred Cw
98.5
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
6
8
Cyanide
Lead
Date Data
BDL=1/2DL
Results
Date Data
BDL=1/2DL
Results
1
6
5.0
Std Dev.
9.6639
1
<
5
2.5
Std Dev.
0.9406
2
6
5.0
Mean
6.6786
2
<
5
2.5
Mean
2.7158
3
7
5.0
C.V.
1.4470
3
<
5
2.5
C.V.
0.3463
4
7
5.0
n
70
4
<
5
2.5
n
19
5
<
5
5.0
5
<
5
2.5
6
7
5.0
Mult Factor =
2.3500
6
<
5
2.5
Mull Factor =
1.6800
7
<
5
5.0
Max. Value
84.0 ug/L
7
Dec-2004 <`
5
2.5
Max. Value
6.6 ug/L
8
<
5
5.0
Max. Pred Cw
197.4 ug/L
8
<
5
2.5
Max. Pred Cw
11.1 ug/L
9
<
5
5.000
9
<
5
2.5
10
17
17.000
10
<
5
2.5
11
16
16.000
11
<
5
2.5
12
<
5
5.000
12
<
5
2.5
13
6
5.000
13
<
5
2.5
14
<'
5
5.0
14
<l'
5
2.5
15
<
5
5.0
15
<
5
2.5
16
<
5
5.0
16
<
5
2.5
17
6
5.0
17
<
5
2.5
18
16
15.5
18
<:
5
2.5
19
Dec-2004 <
5
5.0
19
7
6.6
20
<
5
5.0
20
21
<
5
5.0
21
22
7
5.0
22
23
5
5.0
23
24
<
5
5.0
24,
25
<
5
5.0
25
=
26
<
5
5.0
26
27
<
5
5.0
27
28
<
5
5.0
28
29
<
5
5.0
29
30
8
5.0
30
31
84
84.0
31
32
<
5
5.0
32
33
<
5
5.0
33
34
<
5
5.0
34
35
6
5.0
35
36
8
5.0
36
37
5
5.0
37
38
<
5
5.0
38
39
<
5
5.0
39
40
<
5
5.0
40
41
8
5.0
41
42
9
5.0
42
43
<
5
5.0
43
44
<
5
5.0
44
45
<
5
5.0
45
46
<
5
5.0
46
47
<
5
5.0
47
dE.
48
<
5
5.0
48
49
<
5
5.0
49
50
<
5
5.0
50
51
<
5
5.0
51
52
<
5
5.0
52
53
<
5
5.0
53
54
10
10.0
54
55
6
5.0
55
56
<
5
5.0
56
57
<
5
5.0
57
58
<
5
5.0
58
59
<
5
5.0
59
60
<
5
5.0
60
61
<
5
5.0
61
62
;<
5
5.0
62
63
<-
5
5.0
63
64
<
5
5.0
64
65
5
5.0
65
66
8
5.0
66
67
5
5.0
67
68
5
5.0
68
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9/26/2005

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
69
5
5.0
69
70
5
5.0
70
71
71
72
72
73 3
73
74
74
75
75
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76.m
76
77
77
78
78
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
9
10
Mercury
Molybdenum
Date Data
BDL=1/2DL
Results
Date Data
BDL=1/2DL
Results
1
<
0.1
0.1
Std Dev.
0.0000
1
17
17.0
Std Dev.
6.0717
2
<
0.1
0.1
Mean
0.0500
2
14
14.0
Mean
11.9842
3
<
0.1
0.1
C.V.
0.0000
3
12
12.0
C.V.
0.5066
4
<
0.1
0.1
n
78
4
8.7
8.7
n
19
5
<
0.1
0.1
5
5.1
5.1
6
<
0.1
0.1
Mult Factor =
1.0000
6
9.1
9.1
Mult Factor =
2.0800
7
<
0.1
0.1
Max. Value
0.1 ug/L
7
Dec-2004
11
11.0
Max. Value
26.0 ug/L
8
<
0.1
0.1
Max. Pred Cw
0.1 ug/L
8
13
13.0
Max. Pred Cw
54.1 ug/L
9
<
0.1
0.1
9
10.0
10.0
10
<
0.1
0.1
10
6.1
6.1
11
<
0.1
0.1
11
19.0
19.0
12
<
0.1
0.1
12
26.0
26.0
13
<
0.1
0.1
13
7.7
7.7
14
<
0.1
0.1
14
5.0
2.5
15
<
0.1
0.1
15
7.8
7.8
16
<
0.1
0.1
16
11.0
11.0
17
<
0.1
0.1
17
22.0
22.0
18
<
0.1
0.1
18
18.0
18.0
19
<
0.1
0.1
19
7.7
7.7
20
<
0.1
0.1
20
21
<
0.1
0.1
21
22
<
0.1
0.1
22
23
<
0.1
0.1
23
24
<
0.1
0.1
24
25
<
0.1
0.1
25
26
<
0.1
0.1
26
27
Dec-2004 <
0.1
0.1
27
28
"<
0.1
0.1
28
29
<
0.1
0.1
29
30
<
0.1
0.1
30
31
<
0.1
0.1
31
32
<
0.1
0.1
32
33
<
0.1
0.1
33
34
<
0.1
0.1
34
35
<
0.1
0.1
35
36
<
0.1
0.1
36
37
<
0.1
0.1
37
38
<
0.1
0.1
38
39
<
0.1
0.1
39
40
<
0.1
0.1
40
41
<
0.1
0.1
41
42
<
0.1
0.1
42
43
<
0.1
0.1
43
44
<
0.1
0.1
44
45
<
0.1
0.1
45
46
a
0.1
0.1
46
47
<
0.1
0.1
47
48
<
0.1
0.1
48
49
<
0.1
0.1
49
50
<
0.1
0.1
50
51
<
0.1
0.1
51
52
<
0.1
0.1
52
53
<
0.1
0.1
53
54
<
0.1
0.1
54
55
<
0.1
0.1
55
56
<
0.1
0.1
56
57
<
0.1
0.1
57
58
<
0.1
0.1
58
59
<
0.1
0.1
59
60
<
0.1
0.1
60
"
61
<
0.1
0.1
61
62
63
<`
<
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
62
63
64
65
<
<
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
64
65
66
<
0.1
0.1
66
67
<
0.1
0.1
67
68
<
0.1
0.1
68
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9/26/2005

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
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2
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70
70
5
2.5
71
71
5
5.0
72
72
5
5.0
73
74
73
74
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12
5.0
12.0
75
75
76
76
77
77
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- 6 - 9/26/2005

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Selenium
Silver
Date Data
BDL=1/2DL
Results
Date Data
BDL=1/2DL
Results
1
<
5
2.5
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0.0000
1
<
2
1.0
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0.4958
2
<
5
2.5
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2.5000
2
2.3
2.3
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1.1632
3
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2.5
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0.0000
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1.0
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2
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2
1.0
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1.8800
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2.5
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2.5 ug/L
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2
1.0
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2.8 ug/L
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2.5 ug/L
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-7- 9/26/2005

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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54
55
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58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
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Dec-2004
61
79
82
99
140
160
100
140
210
100
130
84
10
87
100
120
160
76
130
BDL=1/2DL
61.0
79.0
82.0
99.0
140.0
160.0
100.0
140.0
210.0
100.0
130.0
84.0
5.0
87.0
100.0
120.0
160.0
76.0
130.0
Results
Sid Dev.
44.4814
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108.5789
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0.4097
n
19
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Max. Value 210.0
Max. Pred Cw 384.3
-9-
25496rpa2005, data
9/26/2005

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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496 Renewal Catawba
FORM T — —-- ---
2A NPDES FORM 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow >_ 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions 6.1 through B.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETEPART C (CERTIFICATION)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496,
Renewal
Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information,
Facility Name Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
Mailing Address City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617 Lincolnton North Carolina 28093-0617
Contact Person Mr. Jamie Rhyne
Title Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Telephone Number (704 ) 736-8962
Facility Address Hwy. 150 West Bypass
(not P.O. Box) Lincolnton North Carolina 28093
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name City of Lincolnton
Mailing Address P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton North Carolina 28093-0617
Contact Person Mr. Steve Peeler
Title Director of Public Works & Utilities
Telephone Number [phone]
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
❑x owner x❑ operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
❑ facility ❑x applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
NPDES NC 0025496 PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Lincolnton 10,750 Separate Municipal
Total population served 10,750
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 2 of 21

i
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: FIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496 Renewal Catawba
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ❑x No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes ❑x No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 121h month of "this year' occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 6 . 0 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 2 . 9 2.9 2.9
C. Maximum daily flow rate 7.9 9 . 0 5.2
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Zx Separate sanitary sewer 100 %
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
I. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
iii. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
V. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
d
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
Is land application ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
C No
❑ Yes
mgd
mgd
U No
❑ Yes 0No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
Renewal
Catawba
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe).
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ; )
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility.
mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.8. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes x0 No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496 Renewal Catawba
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "No" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number 001
b. Location City of Lincolnton 28093
(City or town, if applicable) (Zip Code)
(County)
(State)
N 35' 26' 26"
W 81 ° 16' 44"
(Latitude)
(Longitude)
C. Distance from shore (if applicable)
ft.
d. Depth below surface (if applicable)
ft.
e. Average daily flow rate 2. 9
mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes
❑x No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes, provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes
No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water South Fork Catawba River
b. Name of watershed (if known) Catawba
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): Catawba
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable)
acute cfs chronic cfs
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): mg/I of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 5 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
Renewal
Catawba
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
Zx Primary ❑ Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal 95 %
Design SS removal 93 %
Design P removal 25 %
Design N removal 78 %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe:
Sodium Hypochlorite
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? ❑ Yes XNo
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes Xx No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall throuqh which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number: 001
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE'
PARAMETER
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
pH (Minimum)
6.8
s.u.
pH (Maximum)
7.7
S.U.
Flow Rate
7.1
MGD
2.9
MGD
1 Year
Temperature (Winter)
20.0
°C
16.5
°C
1 Year
Temperature (Summer)
32.0
°C
28.8
°C
1 Year
For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
MLIMDL
POLLUTANT
METHOD
Number of
Conc.
Units
Conn
Units
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
BOD5
33.4
mg/L
10.5
mg/L
1 Year
SM5210B
1 mg/L
CBOD5
DEMAND (Report one)
FECAL COLIFORM
3450
CF/100
26.3
CFU/100
1 Year
SM9222D
Colonies/100m
L
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
42
M /1
5.52
nn/1
1 Year
SM2540D
1 m /L
END OF PART A.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. 1Page 6 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
Renewal
Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART B. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per day).
All applicants with a design flow rate >_ 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
700,000 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.) [ See Attached]
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within '/< mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram. (See Attachments]
BA. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ❑ Yes ❑x No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: ( )
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.5. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes ❑ No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 7 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
Renewal
Catawba
C. If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
Begin Construction
End Construction
Begin Discharge
Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
MLIMDL
POLLUTANT
METHOD
Number of
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
11.3
mg/L
3.86
mg/L
3
SM4500NH3
0.1 mg/L
CHLORINE (TOTAL
460
ug/L
425
ug/L
3
SM4500CLG
10 mg/L
RESIDUAL, TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
TOTAL KJELDAHL
9.8
mg/L
4.63
mg/L
3
EPA 351.2
0.5 mb/L
NITROGEN (TKN)
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
2.63
mg/L
1.93
mg/L
3
EPA 353.2
0.1 mg/L
NITROGEN
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
1.3
mg/L
0.85
mg/L
3
EPA 365.2
0,100 mg/L
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
(TDS)
OTHER
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
Renewal
Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
❑x Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
❑x Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑x Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
❑x Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
❑ Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
Name and official title Mr. Steve Direct P blic orks & Utili
Signature
Telephone number [phone]
Date signed��aI
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22, Page 9 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART D. EXPANDED EFFLUENT TESTING DATA
Refer to the directions on the cover page to determine whether this section applies to the treatment works.
Effluent Testing: 1.0 mgd and Pretreatment Works. If the treatment works has a design flow greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd or it has (or is required
to have) a pretreatment program, or is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the data, then provide effluent testing data for the following
pollutants. Provide the indicated effluent testing information and any other information required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which
effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected
through analyses conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, these data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and
other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. Indicate in the blank rows provided below
any data you may have on pollutants not specifically listed in this form. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three pollutant
scans and must be no more than four and one-half years old. [ See Attached Data I
Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
MLIMDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
METALS (TOTAL RECOVERABLE), CYANIDE, PHENOLS, AND HARDNESS.
ANTIMONY
ARSENIC
BERYLLIUM
CADMIUM
CHROMIUM
COPPER
LEAD
MERCURY
NICKEL
SELENIUM
SILVER
THALLIUM
ZINC
CYANIDE
TOTAL PHENOLIC
COMPOUNDS
HARDNESS (as CaCO3)
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other metals requested by the permit writer
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 10 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
Outfall number: (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE,',-,
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
ML(MDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ACROLEIN
ACRYLONITRILE
BENZENE
BROMOFORM
CARBON
TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENE
CHLORODIBROMO-
METHANE
CHLOROETHANE
2-CHLOROETHYLVINYL
ETHER
CHLOROFORM
DICHLOROBROMO-
METHANE
1,1-DICHLOROETHANE
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE
TRANS-I,2-DICHLORO-
ETHYLENE
1,1-DICHLORO-
ETHYLENE
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
1,3-DICHLORO-
PROPYLENE
ETHYLBENZENE
METHYL BROMIDE
METHYL CHLORIDE
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
1,1,2,2-TETRA-
CHLOROETHANE
TETRACHLORO-
ETHYLENE
TOLUENE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 11 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496 1
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
Outfall number (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
TRICHLOROETHANE
1,1,2-
TRICHLOROETHANE
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
VINYL CHLORIDE
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other volatile organic compounds requested by the permit writer
ACID -EXTRACTABLE COMPOUNDS
P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
2-CHLOROPHENOL
2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL
2,4-DIMETHYLPHENOL
4,6-D IN ITRO-O-CRESOL
2,4-DINITROPHENOL
2-NITROPHENOL
4-NITROPHENOL
PENTACHLOROPHENOL
PHENOL
2,4,6-
TRICHLOROPHENOL
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other acid -extractable compounds requested by the permit writer
BASE -NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS
ACENAPHTHENE
ACENAPHTHYLENE
ANTHRACENE
BENZIDINE
BENZO(A)ANTHRACENE
BENZO(A)PYRENE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 12 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
Outfall number: (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE'
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
MLIMDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
3,4 BENZO-
FLUORANTHENE
BENZO(GHI)PERYLENE
BENZO(K)
FLUORANTHENE
BIS (2-CHLOROETHOXY)
METHANE
BIS (2-CHLOROETHYL)-
ETHER
BIS (2-CHLOROISO-
PROPYL)ETHER
BIS (2-ETHYLHEXYL)
PHTHALATE
4-BROMOPHENYL
PHENYLETHER
BUTYL BENZYL
PHTHALATE
2-CHLORO-
NAPHTHALENE
4-CHLORPHENYL
PHENYLETHER
CHRYSENE
DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE
DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE
DIBENZO(A,H)
ANTHRACENE
1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,3-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE
3,3-DICHLORO-
BENZIDINE
DIETHYL PHTHALATE
DIMETHYL PHTHALATE
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
2,6-DINITROTOLUENE
1,2-DIPHENYL-
HYDRAZINE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 13 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
Outfall number: (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT'"
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE''
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
MLIMDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
FLUORANTHENE
FLUORENE
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
HEXACHLORO-
BUTADIENE
HEXACHLOROCYCLO-
PENTADIENE
HEXACHLOROETHANE
INDENO(1,2,3-CD)
PYRENE
ISOPHORONE
NAPHTHALENE
NITROBENZENE
N-NITROSODI-N-
PROPYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI-
METHYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI-
PHENYLAMINE
PHENANTHRENE
PYRENE
1,2,4-
TRICHLOROBENZENE
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other base -neutral compounds requested by the permit writer
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other pollutants (e.g., pesticides) requested by the permit writer
_J
END OF PART D.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 14 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
Renewal
Catawba
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART E. TOXICITY TESTING DATA
POTWsmeeting one or more of the following criteria must provide the results of whole effluent toxicity tests for acute or chronic toxicity for each of the
facility's discharge points: 1) POTWs with a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd, 2) POTWs with a pretreatment program (or those that are
required to have one under 40 CFR Part 403); or 3) POTWs required by the permitting authority to submit data for these parameters.
• At a minimum, these results must include quarterly testing for a 12-month period within the past 1 year using multiple species (minimum of two
species), or the results from four tests performed at least annually in the four and one-half years prior to the application, provided the results
show no appreciable toxicity, and testing for acute and/or chronic toxicity, depending on the range of receiving water dilution. Do not include
information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC
requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136.
• In addition, submit the results of any other whole effluent toxicity tests from the past four and one-half years. If a whole effluent toxicity test
conducted during the past four and one-half years revealed toxicity, provide any information on the cause of the toxicity or any results of a
toxicity reduction evaluation, if one was conducted.
• If you have already submitted any of the information requested in Part E. you need not submit it again. Rather, provide the information
requested in question EA for previously submitted information. If EPA methods were not used, report the reasons for using alternate methods.
If test summaries are available that contain all of the information requested below, they may be submitted in place of Part E.
If no biomonitoring data is required, do not complete Part E. Refer to the Application Overview for directions on which other sections of the form to
complete.
E.1. Required Tests.
Indicate the number of whole effluent toxicity tests conducted in the past four and one-half years.
20 ❑xchronic ❑ acute [ See Attached Data]
E.2. Individual Test Data. Complete the following chart for each whole effluent toxicity test conducted in the last four and one-half Vears. Allow one
column per test (where each species constitutes a test). Copy this page if more than three tests are being reported.
Test number: Test number: Test number:
a. Test information.
Test Species & test method number
Age at initiation of test
Outfall number
Dates sample collected
Date test started
Duration
b. Give toxicity test methods followed.
Manual title
Edition number and year of publication
Page number(s)
c. Give the sample collection method(s) used. For multiple grab samples, indicate the number of grab samples used.
24-Hour composite
Grab
d. Indicate where the sample was taken in relation to disinfection. (Check all that apply for each.
Before disinfection
After disinfection
After dechlorination
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 15 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
Test number: Test number: Test number:
e. Describe the point in the treatment process at which the sample was collected.
Sample was collected:
f. For each test, include whether the test was intended to assess chronic toxicity, acute toxicity, or both
Chronic toxicity
Acute toxicity
g. Provide the type of test performed.
Static
Static -renewal
Flow -through
h. Source of dilution water. If laboratory water, specify type; if receiving water, specify source.
Laboratory water
Receiving water
i. Type of dilution water. If salt water, specify "natural' or type of artificial sea salts or brine used.
Fresh water
Salt water
j. Give the percentage effluent used for all concentrations in the test series.
k. Parameters measured during the test. (State whether parameter meets test method specifications)
pH
Salinity
Temperature
Ammonia
Dissolved oxygen
I. Test Results.
Acute:
Percent survival in 100%
effluent
%
%
%
LC5o
95% C.I.
%
%
%
Control percent survival
/o
%
Other (describe)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 16 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Lincolnton WWTP, NC 0025496
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
Chronic:
NOEC
%
%
%
ICzs
%
Control percent survival
%
Other (describe)
m. Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Is reference toxicant data available?
Was reference toxicant test within
acceptable bounds?
What date was reference toxicant test
run (MM/DD/YYYY)?
Other (describe)
E.3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation. Is the treatment works involved in a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation?
❑ Yes x0 No If yes, describe:
EA. Summary of Submitted Biomonitoring Test Information. If you have submitted biomonitoring test information, or information regarding the
cause of toxicity, within the past four and one-half years, provide the dates the information was submitted to the permitting authority and a summary
of the results.
Date submitted: / ! (MM/DD/YYYY)
Summary of results: (see instructions)
END OF PART E.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE.
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 17 of 21

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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
L.1�ue-- o LV 7o-1v d,/. Ws7 Al<02-T4?
(BEN iv AL
I,.
:'SIB P.I?E�M �hl f^O1�M
1 , i
,IRtiC1=R 'Libr'1NllSTS`,
..1AC��'.SL�'`�iA
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant Industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.I. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject ot, an approved pretreatment program?
VYes ❑ No
17.2- Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
Industrial users that discharge to the treatment works.
a. Number of non -categorical SIUs,
b. Number of CIUs. �
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL. USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following Information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.e and
provide the Information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Slgniflcant industrial User Information. Provide the name and addrasa of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: u 1 1rl t e r_ CEO okj��_
Mailing Address. 1 1 K �r A tJ I r t cx l Pn C V_ 04
Lrsco\nVon, N(- 12ocia
F.a. Industrial Processes. Describe all the Industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
n II
��Scinar�
o} 4c W_P'51 . eR
1 t Tqe� l fRan.,tgt�'v(es Socl�.s Vie Rece\Ot a
F.S. Principal Product(s) and Raw Matarlal(s} Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU'a
discharge.
Principal product(s): 5
[(Sod
r Raw material(s): K I re A 05
F.G. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
34,600 gpd ( continuous or __- intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge Is continuous or Intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or X Intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU Is subject to the following;
a. local limits 5a Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes R No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
w ozArrov k1 0, l.P /1/�aers49d f L-,f E A L C�1Ti�GcJ f3�
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1, Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or Is subject ot, an approved pretreatment program?
I& Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs)- Provide the number of each of the following types of
Industrial users that tlischarge to the lrestment works.
a. Number of non -categorical SIUs,
b, Number of CIUs.
s
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions R3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment work9. Submit additional pages
as necessary. — /^
Name: T4 LE ?_Qt C Dyentn
Mailing Address: aV 0LTL% ZX 3 l0
Lnco1ny,,n, NC �1 O�l3
F.a. Industrial Processes. Describ
e
all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Materlal(s), Describe all of the principal processes and raw materlals that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge. I p
Principal product(s): PO-L6{,c. MGely iG�VV f
-ns
Raw material(s): Fa pf
F.6, Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system In gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ()C-- continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process waslewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or Intermlitont.
0Z____ gpd ( continuous or _ `_ intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards, Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits 5a Yes ❑ No
d. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes FA No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
7-A 8A
mpg � r1i
T L
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1. Pretreatment program- Does the treatment works have, or is subject ol, an approved pretreatment program?
4-1 T Yes 0 No
F-2- Number of Significant Industrial Users (SlUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUR). Provldc the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works,
a. Number of non -categorical SlUs.
b, Number of ClUs.
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following Information for each SIU_ If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the Information requested for each SIU.
F.3- Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
So
Name: LA)n� e-S
0
Mailing Address; �Lc_e -6)l c t'
6 C or\
F. 4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the Industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
_EALI ��Vs;n_ C �1_4e_ ins
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Materlal(g)_ Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal produot(s): ES'Lf V C_ Man\
Raw material(s); r'z�C_
V%
F.G. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate, Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into The collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge Is continuous or intermittent.
11 awl-p 00 _ gpd (,� continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
In gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or Inc ormillent-
gpd contlnuou.-or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether The SIU Is subject to the following,.
8. Local limits Yes 0 No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes [ZI No
It subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
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08/02/2004 14:50 7047326137 CITY OF LINCOLNTON 1 PAGE 06
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
LlN[DtIUToN At -W. -J t" iVL wZs496 � I CA7rAW9,4
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION;
F.1. Pretreatment program- Does the treatment works have, or is subject ot, an approved pretreatment program?
U. Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works,
a. Number of non -categorical SIUs.
b. Number of CIUs.
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following Information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: KF�bjPC, �-�QJpS_L`fin{ DOS �_p(pn[Q}lon
Mailing Address; DST 1(P U�y� �oZ� TT
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the Industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
F.S. Principal Product(r) and Raw Materlal(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s); ,CkA "'A';
Raw matwial(s):
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average rlally volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge Is continuous or intermittent.
0gpd (- continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate, Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater Flow discharged Into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or Intermittent.
4 7�' S gpd ( continuous or Intermi(tent)
F-7. Pretreatment Standards- Indicate whether the SIU Is subject to the following:
a. Local limits (� Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards Yea 0 No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
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EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Reptaces EPA forms 7550-6 8 %50-2?, Page 18 of 21

08/02/2004 14:50 7047326137 CITY OF LINCOLNTON 1 PAGE 07
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
T Ivc ,zzs44G R �r/�w CA7r.9w8�1
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject ot, an approved pretreatment program?
x Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SlUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that dlschargc to the treatment works,
a. Number of non -categorical SIU&.
b. Number of CIUs.
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following Information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.S and
provide the Information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information- Provide the name and address of oath SIU discharging to the treatment works_ Submit additional pages
as necessary. `
Name: Alp hnc.,n
Mailing Address:
F.4, Industrial PProcesses, Do(scrlbe all the industrial processes thhat affectorcontribute to the SIU's discharge.
� • ��ItL�LtgS�'��t O}- C'CP 0.M_5 Qnel Oty�T_�IAI�JS
F.S. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(&)- Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials thal affect or contribute to the SILI's
discharge.
Principal produci(s): !me —A. Cx �t'� C(a its 1� Oil�man�c
Raw material(-,;): _peVCa 1G��� �C O�.tlr
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater dlschargc into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
I . Q 00 gpd (�y continuous or Intermittent)
In. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or Intermittent
5t060 „_ gpd ( continuoua or _ _7, intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards- Indicate whether the SIU is subject to lho following:
a. Local limits yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards Yes 0 No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory? Li
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev, 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 75s0-22, Page 16 of 21

08/02/2004 14:50 7047326137 CITY OF LINCOLNTON 1 PAGE 08
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED RIVER BASIN:
L I A1C oZ,.VrN A,1 9h) T P. AlifooZS49,6 ?&V6 K1,q C47TAW18.4
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F_1. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject ol, an approved pretreatment program?
X Yes ❑ No
F,2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIU--) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrlal users that discharge to the treatment works.
a. Number of non-categorlcal SIUs. J
b. Number of CIUs. 2-
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following Information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information- Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: C
Melling Address: �(hS O t t cie._ LJ a 1l
F.4. Industrial Processe1s- Describe ill the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge_
F.S_ Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(&). Oescribe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or rontribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): t" 4`) 6� )CS
Rawmaterial(s): F!Q C,'C 4e5
F.6- Flow Rate.
It. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average dally volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system In gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the dischargo is continuous or intermittent.
L 14 00o gpd (�) continuous Or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate, Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
In gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or Intermittent.
-5 S 6 v gpd ( continuous or % Intermittent)
F,7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the 51U is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ® Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes ® No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA farms 7550.6 & 7S60-22, Page 1q of 21

08/02/2004 14:50 7047325137 CITY OF LTNCOLNTON 1 PAGE 09
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN;
21
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All treatment works receiving dincharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCILA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
FA. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or ig subject of, an approved pretreatment program?
g3 yes C3 No
F. 2. Number of Significant industrial users (SlUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (ClUs). ProvIde the number of each of1he following types of
Industrial users that discharge 10 the Treatment works.
a. Number of non-calegorical SI Us.
b. Number of ClUs. 2
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
supply the following Inform;ktIon for each SIU- It more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F-3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information, Provide the name and iddrcs. of each SIU discriarging to Ina treatment works. Submit additional page8
Mailing Address:
F-4- Industrial Processes. Describe all the Industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
F-S. PrInelpal PrQduct(s) and Raw Material($), Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of procesR wastewater discharge into the collection system In gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge Is continuous or Intermittent.
gpd continuous or _ Intermittent)
b. Non-proconn wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non-procoss wastewater flow discharged into the collection systern
In gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
F.7. Pretreatment Standards- Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits [71 Yet, El No
b. Qategarical pretreatment standards M Yes W No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?

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Test Initiation Daterrime... -';3/23/04 2:40 PM
% Eff. R4pL 1 2 3 4
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Original #
W.t/original (mg)
Surviving
Original #
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C� Surviving #
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11 Surviving #
Original #
WYoriginal (mg)
22 Surviving #
Original #
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40 Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
Water Quality Data
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pH (SU) Init/Fin
DO (mg/L) Wt/Fin
Temp (C) Init/Fin
High Concentration
pH (SU) Init/Fin
DO (mg/L) [nit/Fin
Temp (C) Init/Fin
Sample
Collection Start Date
Grab
Composite (Duration)
Hardness (mg/L)
Alkalinity (mg/L)
Conductivity (umhos/cm)
Chlorine(mg/L)
Terrp. at Receipt (°C)
:)n Test Date:4/13/04
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Asheville,.NC 28804
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NPDES#: NCO025496 2225 Riverside Drive
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Avg Wt/Surv. Control 0.334
9
8
10
9
10
10
1
11
10
0.263
0.340
0.267
0.291
% Survival 87.8
Avg Wt (mg) 0.290
9
9
10
11
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10
11
10
11
0.274
0.310
0.251
0.246
Avg Wt (mg) 0.270
% Survival 87.5
10
9
8
10
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O.349
0.261
0.294
0.346
Avg Wt (mg) 0.312
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10
10
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0.252
0.259 1
0.247
0.265
Avg Wt (mg) 0.256
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10
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9
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0.263
0.257
0.266
0.313
Avg Wt (mg) 0.275
Survival 90.0
Avg Wt (mg) 0.281
Day
n
4 5 6
9
8
10
9
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0.269
0.304
0.268
0.284
7.5 / 7.3
7.4 / 7.2
7.1 / 7.4
7.3 / 7.4
7.4 / 7.5
7.3 / 7.2
7.5 / 7.6
8.2 / 7.5
8.1 / 7.0
7.9 / 7.7
8.0 / 7.7
8.0 / 7.6
7.9 / 7.6
8.0 / 7.4
24.8 / 25.1
24.7 / 25.3
24.7 / 25.0
25.4 / 25.2
24.6 / 25.3
24.9 / 25.1
24.9 / 24.9
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7.7 / 7.8
7.7 / 7.6
7.5 / 7.8
7.5 / 7.6
7.7 / 7.8
7.7 / 7.7
7.5 / 7.4
8.2 / 7.5
8.0 / 7.4
8.2 / 7.4
7.9 / 7.5
8.4 / 7.7
8.0 / 7.6
17.3 / 6.7
24.8 / 25.1
24.7 / 25.3
24.7 / 25.0
25.4 / 25.2
24.6 / 25.3
24.9 / 25.1
24.6 / 24.9
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1 2 3 4
9
9
10
8
10
9
10
10
0.398
0.329
0.304
0.370
% Survival 92.3
Avg Wt (mg)l 0.350
Laboratory: PACE Analytical
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9
9
9
8
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10
10
10
10
0.323
0.348
0.340
0.260
Avg Wt (mg) 0.318
% Survivair 95.1
10
9
10
10
10
10
1
10
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0.321
0.328
0.303
0.321
Avg Wt (mg) 0.318
% Survival 92.9
9
10
10
10
10
10
12
10
0.355
0.361
0.283 1
Avg Wt (mg)l 0.327
10
10
10
9
10
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10
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0.302
0.309
0.300
0.352
7.2 / 7.1
7.2 / 7.2
7.3 / 7.4
7.4 / 7.5
7.6 / 7.4
7.5 / 7.6
7.2 / 7.3
7.6 / 7.2
7.8 / 7.1
7.7 / 7.4
7.6 / 7.4
7.5 / 7.0
7.6 / 7.3
8.1 / 7.5
24.8 / 25.1
25.4 / 24.9
24.6 / 24.7
24.9 / 25.0
25.1 / 24.9
25.2 / 25.1
24.6 / 24.8
Test Organisms
f Cultured In -House
C-7, Outside Supplier
7.7 / 8.2
8.2 / 8.0
7.6 / 7.8
7.6 / 7.9
7.7 / 7.8
17.7 / 8.0
1 8.0 / 8.2
8.0 / 7.0
7.8 / 7.0
8.0 / 7.5
7.7 / 7.3
8.1 / 6.8
1 8.3 / 7.5
17.9 / 7.3
24.8 / 25.1
25.4 / 24.9
24.6 / 24.7
24.9 / 25.0
25.1 / 24.9
25.2 / 25.1
24.6 / 24.8
6/13/04
6/15/04
6/17/04
24hr
24hr
24hr
21.00
19.00
19.00
139.00
153.00
162.00
650
666
601
<0.1
<0.1,
<0.1
0.5
1 0.5
0.7
Dilution H2O
Hardness (mg/L) 44.00
Alkalinity (mg/L)
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 148
Normal
Hom. Var
NOEC
LOEC
ChV
Method
Stats
Conc.
5.5
8
11
22
40
40%
40%
>40%
>40%
>40%
>40%
Dunnett's Dunnett's
Hatch Date: ABS6/14/04
Hatch Time: 1200-143OMDT
Overall P.esult
ChV >40%
Survival
Growth
Critical
Calculated
Critical
Calculated
2.41
1.057
2.41
1.169
2.41
-0.553
2.41
1.149
2.41
0.172
2.41
0.851
2.41
-0.599
2.41
0.531
2.41
0.553
2.41
1.243
10
12
9
10
% Survival 95.3
11
12
10
10
0.361
0.252
0.335
0.394
Avg Wt (mg) 0.335
Survival 95.1
Avg Wt (mg) 0.316
Day
n
3
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CONTROL ORGANISMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
# Young Produced
26
23
23
2
25
24
18
22
18
28
16
18
Adult (L)ive (D)ead
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Effluent% 11
TREATMENT 2 ORGANISMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
# Young Produced
23
19
22
23
22
22
17
20
20
21
21
EL
Adult (L)ive (D)ead
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
I
I
L
L
0.404
2.508
2.3
% Mortality Avg. Reprod.
Control I Control
0.00
21.80
Treatment 2
0.0
Treatment 2
21.30
C'nntrnl C:V
17.2
PASS FAIL
%control organisms
producing 3rd brood
x
,
10�
Check One
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PH Control 7.2 7.5 7.3 7.5 7.4 7.4 Collection Start Date
Treatment 7.8 7.9 7.9 8.0 7,g 7•7 Sample 1 6\28\04 Sample 2 7\1 \04
S E S E S E Samuel Tvoe/Duration
t n t n t n N i
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r r r Sample 1 o m Co
t t t X 24hr 2 iv
3 0 3
St 1 St 2nd sample 2
1 X 24hr n `° °
Control 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.5 7.4 Hardness (mg/I) 46
Treatment 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.2 7.6 7.5 Soec. Cond. (umhos) 142 Goo 644
-
Chlorine (mp/1) <0.1 <0.1
LC50/Acute Toxicity Test Sample temp. at receipt (C)
(Mnrtality exnressed as % . combining replicates)
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
LC50= %
95% Confidence
Tested: Ce
Method of Determination
Moving Avg. Probit
% Spearman P Other
is dubia ITest Duration
REPORT OF LAB[
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Control
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Eff. Repl.
1
2
Control Surviving #
Original #
W60g' inal (mg)
5.5 Surviving
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
® Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
11 Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
22 Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
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3 4
9
10
9
10
10
10
10
10
0.279
0.262
0.283
0.259
r y-
lu
i0
9
9
10
10
10
0.280
0.261
0.263
0.280
10
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
0.262
0,286
0.287
0.279
% SurvivalF 95.0
Avg Wt (mg)l 0.271
% Survivai
Avg Wt (mg) 0.271
% Survival 95.0
Avg Wt (mg) 0.271
% Survival 92.5
Avg Wt (mg) 0.278
% Survival 97.5
Avg Wt (mg) 0.266
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40 Surviving #
% Survival 95.2
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
Avg Wt (mg) 0.264
iter Quality Data
Day
Control
0
1
2
3
4 5 6
pH (SU) Init/Fin
DO (mg/L) Init/Fin
Temp (C) Init/Fin
High Concentration
0 1
pH (SU) Init/Fin
DO (mg/L) Init/Fin
Temp (C) [nit/Fin
Sample
1 2
Collection Start Date
Grab
Composite (Duration)
Hardness (mg/L)
Alkalinity (mg/L)
Conductivity (umhos/cm)
Chlorine(mg/L)
Temp. at Receipt (,q
2 3 4 b b
7.5 / 7.9
7.6 / 7.8
7.8 / 7.7
7.8 / 8.1
7.8 / 7.7
7.6 / 7.7
7.8
7.5 / 6.9
7.5 / 6.8
7.3 / 7.6
7.0 / 6.7
7.4 / 6.8
7.4 / 6.8
7.3 / 6.6
25.3 / 24.8
25.0 / 25.0
24.6 / 25.1
24.9 / 24.7
25.3 / 25.1
24.8 / 25.012
5.1 / 24.9
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5/16/04
5/18/04
5/20/04
24hr
24hr
24hr
21.00
22.00
21.00
55.00
51.00
58.00
700
792
839
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1
1.8
1.fi
0.7
Dilution H2O
Hardness (mg/L) 46.00
Alkalinity (mg/L)
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 133
Normal
Hom. Var
NOEC
LOEC
ChV
Method
Stats
Conc.
5.5
a
22
A
survivai
browin
F
T <<321
40%
40%
>40%
>40%
>40%
>40%
Dunnett's
Steel's
Test Organisms
Cultured In -House
r Outside Supplier
Hatch Date: ABS5/17/04
iiatch Ti,7i c^^:
Overall Result
ChV >40%
Survival
Growth
Critical
Calculated
Critical
Calculated
2.41
-0.632
10
19
2.41
0
10
18
2.41
0.668
10
22
2.41
-0.668
10
16
2.41
-0.127
10
14
7.3 / 7.8
7.4 / 7.6
7.7 / 7.3
7.4 / 7.5
7.5 / 7.7
7.4 / 7.3
7.3 / 7.4
7.5 / 7.1
7.5 ! 7.0
7.4 / 6.7
7.6 / 7.4
7.8 / 7.2
7.4 / 6.9
7.4 / 7.0
25.3 / 24.8
25.0 / 25.0
24.6 / 25.1
24.9 / 24.7
25.3 / 25,1
24.8 / 25.0
25.1 / 24.9
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Fc-o-n-i-r-oij Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
5.5 Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
Laboratory: PACE Analytical
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Test Organisms
Cultured In -House
% Survival 1 9501 r Outside Supplier
Avg Wt (mg) 0.271
% Survival 97.5
Avg Wt (mg)F 0.266
D
® Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
11 Surviving #
Original #
Wt/original (mg)
8
11
10
9
10
11
10
10
0.289
0.244
0.270
0.285
10
10
10
11
10
10
10
11
0.261
0.242
0.258
0.229
Hatch Date: ABS 4/5/04
Hatch Time:
Survival 1 92.7 �J U �M V L DI
Avg Wt (mg)f 0.272
MAY 1 2 2004
% Survival 1 100.0
Avg Wt (mg) 0.247 PEASE ASSOCIATES, INC.
22 Surviving #
I%
Survival F 100.0
Original #
Avg Wt (mg)0.263
Wt/original (mg) l
40 Surviving #
% Survival 100.0
Original #
Avg Wt 0.260
Wt/original (mg)
(mg)
Water Quality Data
ay
C t l
0
1
2
3
4 5 6
on ro
pH (SU) Init/Fin
DO (mg/L) Init/Fin
Temp (C) Init/Fin
�t.0
7.8 / 7.7
7.8 / 7.7
7.6 / 7.7
7.7 1 7.817.6
/ 7.6
7.5 / 7.6
7.4
High Concentration 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
pH (SU) Init/Fin
DO (mg/L) Init/Fin
Temp (C) Init/Fin
7.8 ! 7.8
7.6 / 7.6
7.5 / 7.617.4
/ 7.5
7.8 / 7.5
7.3 / 7.6
7.9 / 7.9
8.0 / 7.4
7.8 / 7.4
7.7 / 7.6
7.8 / 7.6
7.8 / 7.0
7.6 ! 817.8
/ 7.2
24.7 / 25.1
24.9 / 24.8
25.2 / 25.0
24.6 / 24.8
25.1 / 25.1
24.7 / 25.1
24.7 / 24.9
Sample 1 2 3 Survival Growth
Collection Start Date
Grab
Composite (Duration)
Hardness (mg/L)
Alkalinity (mg/L)
Conductivity (umhos/cm)
Chlorine(mg/L)
Terre. at Receipt (°C)
4/4/04
4/6/04
4/8/04
24h
24h
24h
21.00
22.00
20.00
740
899
931
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1
0.9
0.8
0.4
Dilution H2O
Hardness (mg/L) 42.00
Alkalinity (mg/L)
Conductivity (umhos/cm) 142
Normal
Irk
Hom. Var.
T7'
NOEC
40%
40%
LOEC
>40
>40
ChV
>40
>40
Method
Steel's
Steel's
Overall Result
ChV >40%
Stats
Survival
Growth
Conc.
Critical
Calculated
Critical
Calculated
5.5
20
10
17
10
8
18
10
18
10
11
23
10
14
10
22
22
10
18
10
40
22
10
18
10
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Parameters
Metals
Metals by Trace ICP
Antimony
Arsenic
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Titanium
Zinc
Total Hardness
Date Digested
Wet Chemistry
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total
28 day NOX
Nitrite as N
Nitrate as N
Phosphorus, Total
Phosphorus
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Chemical Oxygen Demand
GC/MS Semivolatiles
Extractables in Water by 625
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benzidine
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Date: 07/29/04
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Project Sample Number: 9264107-001 Date Collected: 04/06/04 08:30
Matrix: Water Date Received: 04/06/04 13:15
Results Units Report Limit DF Analyzed By CAS No. Qual RegLmt
Prep/Method: EPA 3010 / EPA 6010
0.061
mg/l
0.0050
NO
mg/l
0.0050
ND
mg/l
0.0010
NO
mg/l
0.0010
0.016
mg/l
0.0020
0.012
mg/l
0.0020
NO
mg/l
0.0050
0.0078
mg/l
0.0050
ND
mg/l
0.0050
NO
mg/l
0.0050
NO
mg/l
0.0020
NO
mg/l
0.0050
0.087
mg/l
0.010
25.
mg/l
2.0
04/14/04
Method: EPA 351.2
5.8 mg/l 0.50
Method: EPA 353.2
0.16 mg/l 0.10
1.7 mg/l 0.10
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-36-0
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-38-2
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-41-7
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-43-9
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-47.3
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-50.8
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7439-92-1
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7439-98.7
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-02-0
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7782-49-2
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-22.4
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-32-6
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG 7440-66-6
1.0 04/15/04 18:16 LBG
04/14/04
1.0 04/13/04 SHB
1.0 04/07/04 08:30 EWS
1.0 04/07/04 08:30 EWS
Method: EPA 365.2
0.656 mg/l 0.100 1.0 04/15/04 BMF 7723-14.0
Method: EPA 410.4
120 mg/l 25
Prep/Method: EPA 625 SF / EPA 625
NO
ug/l
5.0
NO
ug/l
5.0
ND
ug/l
5.0
NO
ug/l
50.
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0 04/12/04 DDS
1.0 04/16/04 11:07 BET 83-32-9
1.0 04/16/04 11:07 BET 208-96-8
1.0 04/16/04 11:07 BET 120-12-7
1.0 04/16/04 11:07 BET 92.87.5
1.0 04/16/04 11:07 BET 207.08-9
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Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
DF
Analyzed
By
CAS No. Qual RegLmt
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
205-99-2
Benzo(a)anthracene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
56-55-3
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
191-24-2
Benzo(a)pyrene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
50-32-8
4-Bromophenylphenyl ether
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
101-55-3
Butylbenzylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
85-68-7
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
59-50.7
bis(2-Chloroethoxy)methane
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
111.91.1
bis(2-Chloroethyl) ether
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
111-44-4
bis(2-Chloroisopropyl) ether
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
39638.32.9
2-Chloronaphthalene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
91-58-7
2-Chlorophenol
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
95-57.8
4-Chlorophenylphenyl ether
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
7005-72-3
Chrysene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
218-01.9
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
63.70-3
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
95-50-1
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
541-73-1
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
106-46.7
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
ND
ug/l
10.
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
91-94-1
2,4-Dichlorophenol
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
120-83-2
Diethylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
84.66-2
2.4-Dimethylphenol
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
105.67-9
Dimethylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
131-11.3
Di-n-butylphthalate
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
84-74.2
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol
ND
ug/1
25.
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
534-52-1
2,4-Dinitrophenol
ND
ug/l
25.
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
51-28-5
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
121-14-2
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
606-20.2
Di-n-octylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
117-84.0
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
122.66-7
bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate
19.
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
117-81-7
Fluoranthene
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
206.44-0
Fluorene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
86-73.7
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
87-68-3
Hexachlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
118-74-1
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
ND
ug/l
10.
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
77-47-4
Hexachloroethane
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
67-72.1
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
193-39.5
Isophorone
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
78.59-1
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Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
DF
Analyzed
By
CAS No. Qual RegLmt
Naphthalene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
91.20-3
Nitrobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
98.95-3
2-Nitrophenol
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
88-75-5
4-Nitrophenol
ND
ug/l
25.
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
100-02-7
N-Nitrosodimethylamine
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
62-75.9
N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
'621-64-7
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
86-30-6
Pentachlorophenol
ND
ug/l
25.
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
87-86.5
Phenanthrene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
85-01-8
Phenol
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
108-95-2
Pyrene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
129-00-0
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
120-82-1
2.4,6-Trichlorophenol
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
88-06-2
Nitrobenzene-d5 (S)
38
%
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
4165-60-0
2-Fluorobiphenyl (S)
55
Y,
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
321-60-8
Terphenyl-d14 (S)
57
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
1718-51-0
Phenol-d5 (S)
21.
ug/l
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
4165-62-2
2-Fluorophenol (S)
26
%
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
367-12.4
2,4,6-Tribromophenol (S)
66
Y.
1.0
04/16/04
11:07
BET
Date Extracted
04/13/04
04/13/04
GC Semivolatiles
Hexane Extractable Material
Oil and Grease
Pesticides in Water by 608 low
Aldrin
alpha-BHC
beta-BHC
delta-BHC
gamma-BHC (Lindane)
Chlordane
4,4'-DDD
4,4'-DDE
4,4'-DDT
Dieldrin
Endosulfan I
Endosulfan II
Endosulfan sulfate
Date: 07/29/04
Method: EPA 1664A
5.8 mg/l 5.0 1.0 04/19/04 KLH1
Prep/Method:
EPA 608 SF / EPA 608
ND
ug/l
0.25
ND
ug/l
0.10
ND
ug/l
0.25
0.11
ug/l
0.10
ND
ug/l
0.25
ND
ug/l
1.0
ND
ug/l
0.50
ND
ug/l
0.50
0.51
ug/l
0.50
0.11
ug/l
0.050
ND
ug/1
0.50
ND
ug/l
0.50
ND
ug/l
0.50
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 309-00-2
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 319.84-6 1
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 319-85-7
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 319.86-8
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 58-89-9
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 57-74-9
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 72-54-8
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 72-55-9
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 50.29-3 2
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 60.57-1 2
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 959-98-8
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 33213-65-9
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 1031-07.8
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Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
Endrin
ND
ug/l
0.30
Endrin aldehyde
ND
ug/l
0.50
Heptachlor
ND
ug/l
0.25
Heptachlor epoxide
ND
ug/l
4.0
Methoxychlor
ND
ug/l
2.5
Mirex
ND
ug/1
2.5
Toxaphene
ND
ug/l
10.
Tetrachloro-m-xylene (S)
0
%
Decachlorobiphenyl (S)
0
k
Date Extracted
04/13/04
GUMS Vol ati l es
Volatile GC/MS by 624
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzene
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloroethane
2-Chloroethylvinyl ether
Chloroform
Chloromethane
Dibromochloromethane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Ethylbenzene
Methylene chloride
Date: 07/29/04
DF Analyzed By CAS No. Qual RegLmt
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 72-20-8
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 7421-93-4
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 76-44-8
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 1024-57-3
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 72-43-5
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 2385-85-5
10.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 8001-35-2
1.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 877-09-8 3
1.0 04/19/04 23:19 RPJ 2051-24-3 3
04/13/04
Method:
EPA 624
ND
ug/l
25.
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
107-02-8
ND
ug/l
25.
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
107-13-1
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
71-43-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75.27-4
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75-25-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
74-83-9
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
56-23-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
108-90-7
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75-00-3
ND
ug/l
10.
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
110.75-8
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
67.66-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
74-87-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
124.48.1
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
95.50-1
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
541-73-1
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
106-46-7
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75-34-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
107.06-2
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75-35-4
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
156-59-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
156-60.5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
78-87-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
10061-01.5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
10061.02-6
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
100.41-4
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75-09-2
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Matrix: Water
Date Received:
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Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
DF
Analyzed
By
CAS No.
Qual RegLmt
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
79-34-5
Tetrachloroethene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
127-18-4
Toluene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
108-88.3
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
71-55.6
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
79-00-5
Trichloroethene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
79-01-6
Trichlorofluoromethane
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75-69-4
Vinyl chloride
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
75-01-4
Toluene-d8 (S)
99
%
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
2037-26-5
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S)
93
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
460-00-4
Dibromofluoromethane (S)
96
Y,
1.0
04/15/04
16:48
DLK
1868-53-7
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Dilution factor shown represents the factor applied to the reported result and reporting limit due to changes
in sample preparation, dilution of the extract, or moisture content
Inorganic Wet Chemistry and Metals Analyses were performed at our Pace Asheville laboratory and Organic
testing was performed at our Pace Charlotte laboratory unless otherwise footnoted.
Method 9071E modified to use ASE.
All pH, Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine and Ferrous Iron analyses conducted outside of EPA recommended immediate
hold time.
ND Not detected at or above adjusted reporting limit
NC Not Calculable
J Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit
MDL Adjusted Method Detection Limit
(S) Surrogate
[1] The sample was diluted to reduce matrix interference, resulting in elevated reporting limits.
[2] The reported result could not be confirmed on a secondary column due to matrix interferences.
[31 Surrogate standards were not recovered due to sample dilution.
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Attention:
Mr. Jamie Rhyne
Date Received:
4/8/2004
Report Date:
14-Apr-04
Sample Date:
06-Apr-04
BRL #:
BRL-2004-0280
Lab Sample ID:
LSID-2004-01419
Client Sample ID:
Effluent
Parameter
Phenols
Result MQL Unit Method
0.005 mg/l EPA 420.1
Reported By:
Analysis
Time
Analysis
Date Analyst
16:00
4/14/04 KSM
K.Iatheson, S.J. Johnson
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Date Received:
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Report Date:
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Sample Date:
06-Apr-04
BRL #:
BRL-2004-0280
Lab Sample ID:
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Client Sample ID:
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Analysis Analysis
Parameter Result MQL Unit Method Time Date Analyst
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Debra Tunstall
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Date Sampled
04/06/04
Digested
04/06/04
Analysis
04/08/04
Analyst:
EH
EPA 1631 Low Level Mercury Analysis
Meritech ID # Sample ID Result Reporting Limit
MBLK0408C Method Blank < 0.5 ng/L 0.5 ng/1
M04060407 Field Blank 1.17 ng/L 1.0 ng/l
M04060408 Effluent 11.6 ng/L 1.0 ng/1
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Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
DF
Analyzed
By
CAS No. Qual RegLmt
Metals
Metals by Trace ICP
Prep/Method:
EPA 3010 /
EPA 6010
Antimony
0.082
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-36-0
Arsenic`
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-38.2
Beryllium
ND
mg/l
0.0010
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440.41-7
Cadmium
ND
mg/l
0.0010
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-43.9
Chromium
0.018
mg/1
0.0020
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-47-3
Copper
0.016
mg/l
0.0020
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-50-8
-Lead
ND
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7439-92-1
Molybdenum'
7� 2
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7439-98-7
Nickel -
ND
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-02-0
Selenium
ND
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7782-49-2
Silver
ND
mg/l
0.0020
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-22-4
Titanium
ND
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440.32-6
Zinc
�' 12
mg/l
0.010
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
7440-66-6
Total Hardness
28.
mg/l
2.0
1.0
03/31/04
03:41
LBG
Date Digested
03/29/04
03/29/04
Wet Chemistry
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Method: EPA
351.2
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total
5.4
mg/l
0.10
1.0
04/02/04
SHB
Nitrogen, Nitrate/Nitrite
Method: EPA
353.2
` Nitrite as N
0.13
mg/l
0.10
1.0
03/24/04
SHB
Nitrate as N
2.5
mg/l
0.10
1.0
03/24/04
SHB
Phosphorus, Total
Method: EPA
365.2
Phosphorus
1.30
mg/l
0.100
1.0
04/05/04
14:30
MDK
7723-14-0
GC/MS Semivolatiles
Extractables in Water by 625
Prep/Method:
EPA 625 SF
/ EPA 625
Acenaphthene
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
83-32-9
Acenaphthylene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
208-96-8
Anthracene
ND.
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
120-12-7
Benzidine
ND
ug/1
56.
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
92.87-5
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1..1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
207.08-9
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
205-99.2
Benzo(a)anthracene
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
56-55-3
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
191-24-2
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Results
Units
Report Limit
DF
Analyzed
By
CAS No. Qual RegLmt
Parameters
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
50-32.8
Benzo(a)pyrene
4-Bromophenylphenyl ether
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
101-55-3
Butylbenzylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
85.68-7
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
59-50-7
bis(2-Chloroethoxy)methane
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
111-91.1
bis(2-Chloroethyl) ether
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
111-44.4
bis(2-Chloroisopropyl) ether
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
39638-32-9
2-Chloronaphthalene
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
91-58-7
2-Chlorophenol
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
95-57.8
4-Chlorophenylphenyl ether
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
7005-72.3
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
218-01.9
Chrysene
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
53-70.3
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
95-50-1
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
541-73-1
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
106-46.7
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
ND
ug/l
11.
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
91-94.1
2,4-Dichlorophenol
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
120-83.2
Diethylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
84-66.2
2,4-Dimethylphenol
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
105-67.9
Dimethylphthalate
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
131-11-3
Di-n-butylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
84-74.2
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol
ND
ug/l
28.
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
534-52-1
2,4-Dinitrophenol
ND
ug/l
28.
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
51-28.5
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
121-14-2
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
606-20.2
Di-n-octylphthalate
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
117-84.0
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
122-66-7
bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate
16.
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
117-81.7
Fluoranthene
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
206-44-0
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
86-73.7
Fluorene
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
87-68-3
Hexachlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
118-74-1
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
ND
ug/l
11.
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
77-47.4
Hexachloroethane
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
67-72.1
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04 23:43
BET
193-39-5
Isophorone
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04 23:43
BET
78-59-1
Naphthalene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04 23:43
BET
91.20.3
Nitrobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04 23:43 BET
98.95.3
2-Nitrophenol
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1 04/02/04 23:43 BET
88-75-5
Date: 04/07/04
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Matrix: Water Date Received: 03/23/04 11:55
Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
DF
Analyzed
By
CAS No. Qual RegLmt
4-Nitrophenol
ND
ug/l
28.
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
100-02-7
N-Nitrosodimethylamine
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
62.75-9
N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine
ND
ug/1
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
621-64-7
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine
NO
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
86-30-6
Pentachlorophenol
NO
ug/l
28.
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
87-86-5
Phenanthrene
NO
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
85-01-8
Phenol
NO
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
108-95-2
Pyrene
NO
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
129-00-0
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
ND
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
120-82-1
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
NO
ug/l
5.6
1.1
04/02/04
23:43
BET
88-06-2
Nitrobenzene-d5 (S)
50
%
1.0
04/02/04
23:43
BET
4165-60-0
2-Fluorobiphenyl (S)
58
%
1.0
04/02/04
23:43
BET
321-60-8
Terphenyl-d14 (S)
72
%
1.0
04/02/04
23:43
BET
1718-51.0
2-Fluorophenol (S)
36
%
1.0
04/02/04
23:43
BET
367-12-4
2,4,6-Tribromophenol (S)
78
%
1.0
04/02/04
23:43
BET
Date Extracted
03/30/04
03/30/04
GC Semivolatiles
Hexane Extractable Material
Method: EPA
1664A
Oil and Grease
5.5
mg/l
5.0
1.0
04/04/04
SWB
Pesticides in Water by 608 low
Prep/Method:
EPA 608
SF / EPA 608
'Aldrin =
0.16
ug/l
0.12
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
aloha_'
0.071
ug/l
0.050
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
`
beta 6H� -
NO
ug/l
0.12
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
delta-BHC-
0.18
ug/l
0.050
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
`'gamma-BHG-CLindane)
ilia
ug/1
0.12
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Chlordane
NO
ug/l
0.50
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
4,4'-DDD
ND
ug/1
0.25
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
4,4'-DDE
ND
ug/l
0.25
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
4,4'-DDT
ND
ug/l
0.25
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Dieldrin
ND
ug/l
0.025
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Endosulfan I
NO
ug/l
0.25
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Endosulfan II
ND
ug/l
0.25
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Endosulfan sulfate
NO
ug/l
0.25
5..0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Endrin
ND
ug/l
0.15
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Endrin aldehyde
ND
ug/l
0.25
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Heptachlor
NO
ug/l
0.12
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Heptachlor epoxide
ND
ug/l
2.0
5.0
03/30/04
07:37
RPJ
Date: 04/07/04
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319-84-6
319-85-7 1
319-86-8
58-B9-9
57-74-9
72-54-8
72-55-9
50-29-3
60-57-1
959-98.8
33213.65-9
1031-07-8
72-20-8
7421-93-4
76-44-8
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Matrix: Water Date Received: 03/23/04 11:55
Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
Methoxychlor
ND
ug/1
1.2
Mirex
ND
ug/l
1.2
Toxaphene
ND
ug/1
5.0
Tetrachloro-m-xylene (S)
268
Y
Decachlorobiphenyl (S)
127
Date Extracted
03/25/04
GUMS Vol ati l es
Volatile GUMS by 624
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzene
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloroethane
2-Chloroethylvinyl ether
Chloroform
Chloromethane
Dibromochloromethane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Ethylbenzene
Methylene chloride
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethene
Toluene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Date: 04/07/04
DF Analyzed By CAS No. Qual RegLmt
5.0 03/30/04 07:37 RPJ 72-43-5
5.0 03/30/04 07:37 RPJ 2385-85-5
5.0 03/30/04 07:37 RPJ 8001-35.2
1.0 03/30/04 07:37 RPJ 877-09-8 2
1.0 03/30/04 07:37 RPJ 2051-24.3
03/25/04
Method:
EPA 624
ND
ug/l
100
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
107-02-8
ND
ug/l
25.
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
107-13-1
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
71-43-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75-27-4
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75-25-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
74-83-9
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
56-23-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
108-90-7
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75-00-3
ND
ug/l
10.
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
110-75-8
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
67-66-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
74-87-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
124-48-1
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
95-50-1
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
541.73.1
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
106-46.7
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75-34-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
107-06-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75-35-4
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
156.59.2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
156-60-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
78-87-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
10061-01-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
10061-02-6
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
100-41-4
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75.09.2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
79-34-5
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
127-18.4
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
108-88-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
71.55-6
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Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
DF
Analyzed
By
CAS No. Qual ReaLmt
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
79-00-5
Trichloroethene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
79-01-6
Trichlorofluoromethane
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75-69-4
Vinyl chloride
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
75-01-4
Toluene-d8 (S)
104
X
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
2037.26-5
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S)
100
X
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
460-00.4
Dibromofluoromethane (S)
107
X
1.0
03/28/04
08:33
DLK
1868-53-7
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Lincolnton, NC 28093
Debra Tunstall
NCO025496
Date Sampled
03/23/04
Digested
03/25/04
Analysis
03/26/04
Analyst:
CX
EPA 1631 Low Level Mercury Analysis
Meritech ID # Sam lle ID Result Reporting Limit
NMLK0326C Method Blank < 0.5 ng/L 0.5 ng/l
M03250405 Field Blank 1.02 ng/L 1.0 ng/l
M03250406 Effluent 16.8 ng/L 1.0 ng/l
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Client : City of Lincolnton WWTP
PO Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Attention: Mr. Janie Rhyne
Date Received:
3/25/2004
Report Date:
07-Apr-04
Sample Date:
23-Mar-04
BRL #:
BRL-2004-0229
Lab Sample ID:
LSID-2004-01157
Client Sample ID:
Effluent
Analysis Analysis
Parameter Result MQL Unit Method Time Date Analyst
Phenols * 0.005 mg/l EPA 420.1 9:41 4/l/04 KSM
Reported By:
KS. Matheson, S.J. Johnson
* Concentrations are below Minimum Quantification Limit except where noted.
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Client :
Attention:
City of Lincohiton WWTP
PO Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Mr. Jamie Rhyne
Date Received:
3/25/2004
Report Date:
07-Apr-04
Sample Date:
23-Mar-04
BRL #:
BRL-2004-0229
Lab Sample ID:
LSID-2004-01158
Client Sample ID:
Effluent
Analysis Analysis
Parameter Result MQL . Unit Method Time Date Analyst
Cyanide * 0.005 mg/1 EPA 335.2 11:30 4/l/04 KSM
Reported By:
KS. Matheson, S.J. Johnson
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Client Samole ID: EFFLUENT Matrix: Water Date Received: 08/01/01 10:55
Results Units Report Limit Dilution Analyzed CAS No. Ftnote Reg Limit
Metals
Metals by Trace ICP
Prep/Method:
EPA 3010
/ EPA 6010
Antimony,
0.049 '
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-36.0
Arsenic
ND
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-38-2
Beryllium
ND
mg/l
0.0010
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-41.7
Cadmium
ND----
mg/l
0.0010
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-43-9
Chromium
0.021
-,mg/1
0.0020
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440.47-3
Copper
�0.016
4g/l
0.0020
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-50-8
Lead
ND
mg/l
0.0030
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7439-92.1
Nickel
ND
mg/l
0.0050
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-02-0
Selenium
ND
mg/1
0.0050
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7782-49-2
Silver
ND ---r-pmg/l
0.0020
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-22-4
Zinc---
0.095
Q-
/tng/l
0.010
1.0
08/07/01
18:04
RWF
7440-66-6
Date Digested
-"
08/02/01
Mercury, CVAAS, in Water
Prep/Method:
EPA 7470
/ EPA 7470
Mercury
ND
mg/l
0.00020
1.0
08/03/01
DJR
7439-97.6
Thallium, AAS Furnace
Prep/Method:
EPA 3020
/ EPA 7841
Thallium
ND
mg/l
0.0020
1.0
08/08/01
RWF
7440-28-0
Date Digested
08/02/01
Wet Chemistry
Cyanide, Total, Water Prep/ thud; EPA 335.3 / EPA 335.3
CyanideQ 0.023 mg/l 0.0020 1.0 08/06/01 LBG 57-12-5
GC/MS Semivolatiles
Extractables in Water by 625 Prep/Method: EPA 625 SF / EPA 625
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Parameters
Results
N-Nitrosodimethyl'amine
ND
bis(2-Chloroethgl)'ether
ND
Phenol
ND
2-Chlorgpfenol
ND
1,3-Di:cllorobenzene
ND
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
ND
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
ND
bis(2-Chloroisopropyl) ether
ND
Hexachloroethane
ND
N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine
ND
Nitrobenzene
ND
Isophorone
ND
2-Nitrophenol
ND
2,4-Dimethylphenol
ND
bis(2-Chloroethoxy)methane
ND
2,4-Dichlorophenol
ND
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
ND
Naphthalene
ND
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene
ND
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
ND
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
ND
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
ND
2-Chloronaphthalene
ND
Acenaphthylene
ND
Dimethylphthalate
ND
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
ND
Acenaphthene
ND
2,4-Dinitrophenol
ND
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
ND
4-Nitrophenol
ND
Fluorene
ND
4-Chlorophenylphenyl ether
ND
Diethylphthalate
ND
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol
ND
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine
ND
4-Bromophenylphenyl ether
ND
Hexachlorobenzene
ND
Date: 08/14/01
Units
Report Limit
Dilution Analyzed
CAS No. Ftnote Reg Limit
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
62-75-9
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
111-44-4
ug/1
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
108.95-2
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
95-57-8
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
541-73-1
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
106-46.7
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
95-50-1
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
39638-32-9
ug/1
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
67-72-1
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
621-64.7
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
98.95.3
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
78-59.1
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
88-75-5
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
105-67-9
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
111-91.1
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
120-83-2
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
120-82-1
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
91-20-3
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
87-68-3
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
59-50.7
ug/l
10.
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
77-47-4
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
88.06-2
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
91-58-7
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
2O8-96-8
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
131-11.3
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
606.20-2
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
83-32-9
ug/l
25.
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
51-28-5
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
121-14-2
ug/l
25.
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
100-02-7
ug/1
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
86-73-7
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
7005-72-3
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
84-66-2
ug/l
25.
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
534-52-1
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
86-30-6
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
101-55-3
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
118.74-1
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Parameters
Pentachlorophenol';;
Phenanthrene
Anthracene
Di-n butylphthalate
Fluoranthene
Benzidine
Pyrene
Butylbenzylphthalate
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
Benzo(a)anthracene
Chrysene
bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate
Di-n-octylphthalate
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Nitrobenzene-d5 (S)
2-Fluorobiphenyl (S)
Terphenyl-d14 (S)
Phenol-d6 (S)
2-Fluorophenol (S)
2,4,6-Tribromophenol (S)
Date Extracted
GC Semivolatiles
Pesticides in Water by 608
alpha-BHC
beta-BHC
gamma BHC 1Lindane)
delta-BHC
Heptachlor
AI&Irin
Heptachlor epoxide
Endosulfan I
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Results
Units
Report Limit
Dilution Analyzed
CAS No. Ftnote Reg Limit
ND
ug/l
25.
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
87-86-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
85-01-8
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
120-12-7
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
84-74-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
2O6-44-0
ND
ug/l
50.
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
92-87.5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
129-00-0
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
85-68-7
ND
ug/l
10.
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
91.94-1
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
56-55-3
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
218-01.9
130
ug/l
10.
2.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
117-81.7
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
117-84.0
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
2O5-99-2
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
2O7-08-9 .
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
50-32-8
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
193-39-5
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
53-70-3
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
191-24-2
64
X
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
4165.60-0
67
X
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
321.60-8
56
X
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
1718.51.0
20
X
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
13127-88-3
30
X
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
367-12-4
82
X
1.0
08/10/01
21:55
ALH
08/08/01
Prep/Method:
EPA 608 SF
/ EPA 608
ND
ug/l
0.050
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
319-84-6
ug/l
0.050
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
319.85-7
0.16�
ug/l
0.050
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
58-89-9
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
319-86-8
ug/l
0.050
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
76-44.8
0.24 ')
ug/l
0.050
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
309-00-2
ug/l
0.80
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
1024-57-3
ND
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
959-98-8
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Number: 9224962.001
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Matrix: Water
Date Received:
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Parameters
Results
Units
Report Limit
Dilution
Analyzed
CAS No. Ftnote Reg Limit
4,4'-DDE
ND
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
72-55.9
Dieldrin
NO
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
60.57.1
Endrin
ND
ug/l
0.060
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
72-20-8
Endosulfan II
ND
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
33213-65-9
4,4 DDD
NO
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
72-54-8
Endrin aldehyde
N
ug/1
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
7421-93-4
Endosulfan sulfate
0.61 '
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
1031-07.8
4,4'-DDT
NO
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
50-29-3
Methoxychlor
NO
ug/l
0.50
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
72-43-5
Mirex
NO
ug/l
0.50
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
2385-85-5
Chlordane (Technical)
NO
ug/l
0.10
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
57-74-9
Toxaphene
NO
ug/l
2.0
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
8001-35-2
PCB-1016 (Aroclor 1016)
NO
ug/l
1.0
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
12674-11-2
PCB-1221 (Aroclor 1221)
ND
ug/l
1.0
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
11104-28-2
PCB-1232 (Aroclor 1232)
ND
ug/l
1.0
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
11141-16-5
PCB-1242 (Aroclor 1242)
NO
ug/l
1.0
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
53469.21-9
PCB-1248 (Aroclor 1248)
ND
ug/l
1.0
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
12672-29-6
PCB-1254 (Aroclor 1254)
NO
ug/l
1'0
1.0
O8/13/01
TSG
11097-69.1
PCB-1260 (Aroclor 1260)
ND
ug/l
1.0
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
11096.82-5
Tetrachloro-m-xylene (S)
84
X
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
877.09-8
Decachlorobiphenyl (S)
26
X
1.0
08/13/01
TSG
2051-24.3
Date Extracted
08/08/01
GUMS Vol ati l es
Volatile GC/MS by 624
Prep/Method:
EPA 624 / EPA
624
Chloromethane
ND
ug/1
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
74-87-3
Vinyl chloride
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-01-4
Bromomethane
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/14/O1
15:15
RWS
74-83-9
Chloroethane
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-00-3
Trichlorofluoromethane
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-69-4
Acrolein
NO
ug/l
100
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
107-02-8
1,1-Dichloroethene
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-35-4
Acrylonitrile
NO
ug/l
100
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
107-13-1
Methylene chloride
NO
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-09-2
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
ND
ug/l
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
156-60-5
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1,1-Dichloroethane
cis-1,2-Dichl06ethene
Chloroform
1,1,1-Tri6hloroethane
1,2 Dlchloroethane
Car-'bbn tetrachloride
.Benzene
Trichloroethene
1,2-Dichloropropane
Bromodichloromethane
2-Chloroethylvinyl ether
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Toluene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Dibromochloromethane
Tetrachloroethene
Chlorobenzene
Ethylbenzene
Bromoform
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
Dibromofluoromethane (S)
Toluene-d8 (S)
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S)
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NO ug/l
NO ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
NO ug/l
ND ug/l
NO ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
NO ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
NO ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
ND ug/l
129 X
91 %
101 %
Report Limit
Dilution Analyzed
CAS No. Ftnote Reg Limit
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-34-3
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
156-59.2
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
67-66-3
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
71.55-6
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
107-06-2
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
56-23-5
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
71-43-2
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
79.01.6
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
78-87-5
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-27-4
10.
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
110-75-8
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
10061.01.5
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
108.88-3
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
10061-02-6
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
79-00-5
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
124-48-1
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
127-18-4
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
108-90-7
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
100-41-4
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
75-25-2
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
79-34.5
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
541-73-1
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
106-46.7
5.0
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
95-50.1
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
1
1,0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
2037-26-5
1.0
08/14/01
15:15
RWS
460-00-4
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PO Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Attention: Mr. Donald Burkey
Date Received:
8/2/2001
Report Date:
16-Aug-01
Sample Date:
01-Aug-01
BRL #:
BRL-2001-0685
Lab Sample ID:
LSID-2001-03226
Client Sample ID:
Effluent
Parameter Result MQL
Phenols 0.0=19 0.02
Unit Method
nig/l EPA 420.1
Analysis Analysis
Time Date Analyst
16:56 8/15/01 KSM
Reported By: I
K.S theson, S.J. Johnson
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Permit Number: NCO025496
Case Number: LV-2003-0583
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CITY OF LINCOLNTON
114 W. Sycamore St.
P.O. Drawer 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617
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Michael F. Euln, Goven r
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environmcnt and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.. Director
Division ofWarer Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 2, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7001 2510 0004 8287 6197
Mr. Jeff B. Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
City of Lincolnton WWTP
Case No. LV-2003-0583
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Emory:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$585.04 ($500.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against the City of Lincolnton.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the City of Lincolnton for the month of May
2003. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
found in NPDES Permit No. NC0025496. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Lincolnton
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO025496 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
the City of Lincolnton:
• Sri : h'a
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 Notch Main Street, Mooresville, North Caroiina 28115
Phot>: 704-663-1699 Costorrter Service
Fax [phone]

$ 500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0025496, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Fecal Coliform.
$ 500.00
$ 85.04
$ 585.04
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of. -
Point Source Comphance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also
requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission
Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.

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ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex anon, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Limit Violations, May 2003
Attachment A
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Case Number LV-2003-0583
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Fecal Coliform 619.96 * 400 #/100 nil
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Lincoln
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
City of Lincolnton
PERMIT NO. NC0025496 ) FILE NO. LV-2003-0583
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $585.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 2, 2003, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 2003
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2003-0583
Assessed Party: City of Lincolnton
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0025496
County: Lincoln
Amount Assessed: $585.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts " form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penaltyprevent payment for the remaining necessarX
remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

E F F L U E N T
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO025496 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001
MONTH: MAY---� YEAR: 2003
FACILITY NAME: CITY OF LINCOLNTON WWTP CLASS: IV COUNTY: LINCOLN
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC): JAMES S. RHYNE GRADE: IV PHONE: (704) 736 - 8960
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES: (1) City of Lincolnton WWTP Lab #153 (2) Pace Analytical Lab #40 (3) Blue Ridge Labs #275 FAX: [phone] - 6137
CHECK BLOCK IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES: LAB & OPERATIONS STAFF
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:zi
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N. C. DIVISION of WATER QUALITY (SIG(ATURE OF OPERATOR I ESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
CENTRAL FILES BYPIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. .`
RALEIGH• NC 27699-1617 >
Dates
Operato
Arrival
Time
24:00
Operato
Time
on
Site
ORC
on
Site?'
150050 00010
00400
50060
00310
00610
1 00530
31616
00300
00600
`fln 65
I 00340
FLOW
EFF X ]
INF (
Daily Temp.
Rate Celsius
pH
Total
Residual
Chlorine
BODs
200 C
Ammonia
Nitrogen
Total
SuspendedGeometric
Residue
Fecal
Coliforrn
Mean
Dissolved
Oxvqen
Total
Nitrogen
Total
IPhosphoro
COD
HRS
HRS
Y/B/N
MGD
°C
UNITS
UGlL
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
91100ML
MG/L
MG/L
I MG/L MG/L
1
07:00
24
Y
3.3
23.0
7.4
305
7.0
17.0
30
2
07:00
.24
Y
2.8
23.0
7.5
365
8.0
I
I 10.0
26
3
07:00
24
N
1.5
4
107:00
24
I N
1.1
5
07.00
24
Y
3.3
23.0
7.3
305
6.0
<.10
7.0
28
6
07:00
24
Y
4.7
24.0
7.4
195
8.0
0.20
13.0
>3000
7
07:00
24
Y
4.4
23.0
7.4
270
8.0
<0.10
12.0
230
2.5
0.7
8
07:00
I 24
I Y
I 4.4
23.0
7.4
570
6.0
11.0
1
9
07:00
24
Y
2.9
23.0
7.4
570
7.0
12.0
<2
10
07:00
I 24
N
1.0
11
07:00
24
N
3.4
12
107:00
24
Y
2.4
22.0
7.3
1,300
2.0
1.90
9.0
1
' 1
13
07:00
24
Y
3.9
23.0
7.2
1,225
9.0
2.70
10.0
1
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14
07:00
24
Y
3.1
23.0
7.3
235
7.0
2.60
I 11.0
6
15
07:00
24
Y
4.3
28.0
7.4
205
1 6.0
9.0
25
16I
07:00
24
I Y
3.4
28.0
7.4
780
I 8.0
I
10.0
14
171
07:00
1 24
1 N
2.8
I _ S
18I
07:00
24
N
1.6
19
07:00
24
Y
4.0
24.0
7.4
240
4.0
0.20
8.0
60
20I
07:00
24
Y
2.8
26.0
7.4
130
6.0
0.17
12.0
>3200
21
07:00
24
Y
3.9
28.0
7.4
330
6.0
0.19
10.0
60
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22
1 07:00
24
Y
6.3
30.0
7.4
120
5.0
10.0
>2650
23
07.00
24
Y
9.0
30.0
7.1
200
41.0
80.0
>3000
24I
07.00
24
N
2.8
25
07:00
24
N
7.1
26I
07:00
24
H
2.3
27
07:00
24
Y
4.0
24.0
7.2
825
5.0
0.20
11.0
<2
28I
07:00
24
I Y
3.5
26.0
7.3
770
5.1
0.60
11.0
5
29
07:00
24
Y
3.5
28.0
7.3
285
5.0
0.20
11.0
89
30I
07:00
24
Y
I 2.9
26.0
7.3
290
4.0
I I
12.0
65
31
107:00
24
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3.5
25.1
453.1
7.8
0.75
14.1
35.0
0.0
2.5 0.7 0
MAXIMUM
9.0
30.0
7.5
1300
41.0
2.70
80.0
>3200
I 0.0
2.5 0.7 I 0
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1.0
22.0
7.1
120.0
2.0
<0.10
7.0
1.0 I
0.0
2.5 0.7 0
Comp (C) / Grab (G)
C
G
G
G
C
C
C
G
G
C C C
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6.0
N L
6.0-9.0
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200.0
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FACILITY STATUS (Please check one of the following) 14
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment. operation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
The BODs GGA standard was out of ranae on the 7th and 21 st.
The blank for the BODs was out of range on the 7th. 14th 23rd and 28th.
We had staff gauge flow reading on the 12th due to a power failure to the total flow meter.
We had a fecal coliform weekly violation for the week of 5/19. This was due to one of our chlorine contact chambers being down due to construction
We are having the 5128 mercury sample re -analyzed due to the unusually high number reported by our contract lab We will amend this report if needed
Note: NCDENR-DWQ Pretreatment Unit reduced Long Term Monitoring Plan samoling reouirement to two samples per year due to construction at WWTP
" I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property 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. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations"
Stephen H. Peeler
Perm/tteeee�Efease print-ortype)
-Signaturp4f Permittee" ' Date -�
(Re ,Wed)
City of Lincolnton WWTP Post Office Box 617 Lincolnton, NC 28C [phone] [phone] July 31 2000
Permittee Address Phone Number Fax Number Permit Exp. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BODs
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total suspended
Residue
00545 Settleable Matter
PARAMETER CODES
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665 Total Phosphorous
00720 Cyanide
00745 Total Sulfide
00927 Total Magnesium
00929 Total Sodium
00940 Total Chloride
00951 Total Fluoride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadmium
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01032 Hexavalent Chromiun 01147 Total Selenium
01034 Chromium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
01037 Total Cobalt
34235 Benzene
01042 Copper
34481 Toluene
01045 Iron
38260 MBAs
01051 Lead
39516 PCBs
01062 Molybdenum
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
80551 Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state. nc.ustwas and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of the facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
(2) (D)•

ATTACI IMENT A
SOC EMC WQ 01-002 Ad I NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO025496
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND M0141TORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL - Interim
During the period beginning on the effective date of this Special Order and lasting until September 30, 2003, the City is authorized to
discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharge shall be limited and monitored by the City as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
i
Flow
B0D; 5-Day, 20 C**
— - ---Total-Suspended
Residue
NU13 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Chronic Toxicity***
Cadmium
Cyanide
Phenols
Copper
Zinc
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement Sample
*Sample
Monthly Avg.
Weekly Avg.
Daily Max. Frequency
Tvpe
Location
6.0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
45.0 mg/1
60.0 mgfl
Daily
Composite
I,E
45.0 mg/
60.0 mg/I
Daily
Composite
I,E
3/Week
Composite
E
200.0/100 ml
400.0/100 nil
Daily
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
19.0 ug/1
46.0 ug/I Weekly
Composite
E
100.0 ug/l
250.0 ug/1 Weekly
Grab
E
40.0 ug/1 Weekly
Grab
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
** The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
*** Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 11%; March, June September, December; See Part III, Condition F of NPDES Permit.
The pil shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units at the effluent. Effluent monitoring shall be conducted by
grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Note: Only the parameters shown in bold above have had limits modified froin those set by the NPI)ES permit.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
May 13, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen H. Peeler
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2005-LV-0233
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Peeler:
A review of the February 2005 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
Pine Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Cyanide 24.0 µg/L 22 µg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
This Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant to offer technical
assistance to facilities with operational concerns. Should you have questions about this service, please
contact Sonja Williams at 704/663-1699.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Richard
Bridgeman or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
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Mooresville Regional Office One
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 NorthCarolina
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Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: Sr'!-Ve 'Ot EC F/Z
Mailing Address: R Q. 136A 617
City: J-1 d 4f 6 C/V R /V State: /✓ (�• Zip: Z o V3 - 0 6/ 7
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Facility Information:
Facility: L / /l/C DL Al To/✓ AJ. 64), T P
Permit Number: N40025496 County:
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark X) Type of Facility Class (1- 4)
Wastewater Plant
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Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Class
Spray Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Subsurface N/A
Print Name: tJfiAf65 S. R l &/L-' Social Security # : 24,5 - Z ,3 B - 6 F6
Certificate Type and Grade: A • W. G%� 0� _!� Certificate #: 33 tp 3
Work Telephone: (%O 11-) 736 - 8 QriiO Signature:
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
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Work Telephone: ( QJ) 73 & 8 f (D p Signature: 4v
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]

Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address: P a 13o x. (p / 7
City: Z1A1CO[.,/Torc/ State--&C Zip: Z8o93 - 0 1 %
Telephone
Signature:
Facility Information:
Facility: L—/ do o L✓ 7e)I✓ Al, W, 7 7. P.
Permit Number: NC 002506 County: L/ ✓COL/V
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark X) Type of Facility Class (I — 4)
Wastewater Plant
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Class
Spray Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Subsurface N/A
Print Name: LJA ML_j H `I /✓E Social Security # : Z4 5 — Z 3 - 6 28
Certificate Type and Grade: Pe IF' Certificate #: g 3 6 3
Work Telephone: (7A 7 3to Signature:
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Certificate Type and Grade: W. Certificate #: U 7 I Z
Work Telephone: (o 73D ' 9�D Signature:
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
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Fax: [phone]

���R� Michael F. Easley, Gover
William G. Ross Jr., Secret
�0 G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
+� 1 Division of Water Quality
April 7, 2005
Mr. Don Burkey
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: PAR Review
City of Lincolnton
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Burkey:
Mooresville Regional Office staff has reviewed your Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR)
for the reporting period of January through December 2004. Based on the review, it appears that
the POTW completed the PAR in accordance with guidelines set forth in Chapter 9 of the
Comprehensive Guidance for North Carolina Pretreatment Programs.
If you have any questions concerning your PAR, please do not hesitate to contact John
Lesley of this Office at [phone].
Sincerely, rr
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Cc: PERCS Unit — Jon Risgaard
Central Files
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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Division of Water Quality
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen H. Peeler
C itv of L incolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Subject:
Dear Mr. Peeler:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
January 24. 2005
7003 2260 0001 3551 8050
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2005-LV-0052
Citv of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln Countv
A review of the October 2004 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Cyanide 84.0 µg/L 22 µg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
This Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant to offer technical
assistance to facilities with operational concerns. Should you have questions about this service, please
contact Sonja Williams at 704/663-1699.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Richard
Bridgeman or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex GIeason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Mooresville Regional Office One
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 NorthCarohna
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us ;Vaturally
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December 9, 2004
153
Mr. James S. Rhyne
City of Lincolnton WWTP
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Dear Mr. Rhyne:
Alan W. Klimek,,P,E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DEC 1 4 200A
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-
.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified
environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and
2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review
this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your
certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
Nose Carolina
,Xatu,rally
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1623
4405 Reedy Creek Road; Raleigh, NC 27607
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
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CITY OF LINCOLNTON WWTP
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2005
Certificate No. 153
ga - - - r
James W. Meyer

Attachment
w North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Lab Name: City of Lincolnton WWfP
Address: P.O. Box 617 -
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Certificate Number:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Date of Last Amendment:
153
01 /01/2005
12/31 /2005
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
BOD
Std Method 5210E
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 Cl G
COLIFORM FECAL
Std Method 9222D (MF)
CONDUCTIVITY
Std Method 2510E
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Std Method 4500 0 G
AMMONIA NITROGEN
Std Method 4500 NH3 F
pH
Std Method 4500 H B
RESIDUE SUSPENDED
Std Method 2540D
TEMPERATURE
Std Method 2550E
This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and% . decertification for infractions as set forth in 1 SA NCAC 21-1.0807.

Michael F. Easley, Governor
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November 18, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen H. Peeler
City of Lincolnton
128 Motz Avenue
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
City of Lincolnton WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Peeler:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
nt; KEPT. OF ENWRONMM
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of September 2004
indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit.
You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity
violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE) which is a site -specific study
designed to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of
toxicity control options, and then confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General
Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements.
The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note updated mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Forms. We encourage you to review this information and if
it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact
me or Mr. Kevin Bowden at [phone].
Sincerely,
Matt Matthews
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Supervisor
cc: 11WGleas = ooresW regional Office+'
John Lesley- ville Regional Office
Central Files
None Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us 4401 Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 FAX [phone]
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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and
reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing
and _repor ing requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing
requirement, please contact Mr. Kevin Bowden with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit representative at the
same number.
➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report
forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate
parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT' form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting
period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure
of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two
multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be
completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any
single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per
the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the
Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring
requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing
must be conducted during these months).
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must
provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months
of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental
Sciences Section at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when
follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information
block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the
subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have
not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must
also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your toxicity
test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
September 7, 2004
7003 2260 0001 3550 2837
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Honorable Bobby G. Huitt, Mayor
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Subject: Assessment of Stipulated Penalty
City of Lincolnton
EMC SOC WQ 01-002 AD II
NPDES Permit NCO025496
Lincoln County
Dear Mayor Huitt:
The City of Lincolnton entered into the subject Special Order by Consent (SOC) with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City's
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent limitations and an
enforceable schedule while the existing treatment works are being upgraded.
Under paragraph 2(c)(6) of the SOC, the City was required to submit (to the Mooresville
Regional Office on or before the fifteenth day of the month for the following months: March,
June, September, and December) quarterly progress reports detailing activities completed to -date
as well as progress towards completion of all activities listed in the SOC. Pursuant to paragraph
3. of the SOC, a stipulated penalty in the amount of $50/day for the first seven days; and
$250/day thereafter is to be paid for failure to submit the quarterly progress reports as required by
the SOC.
You were notified of the violations and your right to justify the City's failure to provide
the June 2004 quarterly progress report in a Notice of Violation dated August 17, 2004 from this
Office.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 One
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us NofthCarolina
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Mayor Bobby G. Huitt
September 7, 2004
Page Two
I have reviewed the City's reply dated August 26, 2004, which stated that the violation
occurred as a result of the City's engineer failing to request rescission of the SOC when the
results of the cyanide study (paragraph 2(c)(2) of the SOC) indicated that construction of
additional wastewater treatment facilities would not be necessary. Your letter also noted that
compliance with the City's NPDES permit limitation for cyanide has been maintained throughout
the term of the SOC even though additional construction was not required. In accordance with
paragraph 2 of the SOC, stipulated penalties up to $14,350 could be issued for the noted
violations of the SOC. After review of your response to the NOV, a penalty in the amount of
$600 is now due. The penalty amount is based upon a review period of eight (8) days from the
date when the aforementioned progress report was due (June 15th) as required by paragraph
2(c)(6) of the SOC.
Payment by check made payable to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources must be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30)
days from receipt of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes. You must:
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to:

Mayor Bobby G. Huitt
September 7, 2004
Page Three
Mr. Dan Oakley
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the SOC number and case number (as found on the first page of this
letter), and reference the assessment of stipulated penalties on the petition. This Office will also
forward your request for rescission of the subject SOC to our Central Office for processing.
If you have any questions concerning this notification, please contact Mr. Michael Parker
or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.,
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Bob Sedge, Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Central Files
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September 2, 2004
Mr. Stephen Peeler
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Subject
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Michacl r. ' alc�. Gmcrnor
William G. Rosa Jr„ Secrctnry
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, F. E. Director
Division of \\ ater Quality
Colccn H. Sullins. Deputh Director
Division of \\ ater Qualm
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on August 31, 2004 by John Lesley 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 do not hesitate to contact -Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
n i fit,,,-, Q Al. e4-1e r o--
1 D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Lincoln County Health Department
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PF7
United Slates Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 U 2 U 31 NCO025496 111 121 04/08/31 117 18 U 19 U 20 U
Remarks
211111Jill 1111Jill Jill Jill Jill 111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 CIA -- Reserved
67 1 3.0 j 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Lincolnton WWTP
10:20 AM 04/OB/31
02/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NC Highway 150 Bypass
Lincolnton NC 28092
02:30 PM 04/08/31
05/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James S. Rhyne/ORC/704-736-8960/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen H Peeler,128 Motz Ave Lincolnton NC 28092/Public Works Contacted
Director/704-736-8940/7047368959 Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699/704-663-6040
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

Pr
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NCO025496 I11 12I 04/08/31 117 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Self -Monitoring: Limit violations reported during the period July 2003 through June 2004 were as follows:
11/25/03 - cyanide daily max; 1/3/04 - TSS wk avg; 1/10/04 TSS wk avg; 1/04 TSS mnth avg; 3/3/04 phenol
daily max; 4/3/04 TSS wk avg. Case No. LV 2004-0156 paid $1085.04 on 7/2/04 case closed.

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Permit: NCO025496 Owner - Facility: City of Lincolnton - Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/31/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NF
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0-0 ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the surface free of bulking ? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Permit: NCO025496 Owner - Facility: City of Lincolnton - Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/31/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Name of person performing analyses
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Plant records are adequate, available and include
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As built Engineering drawings
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Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
0
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
E
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
E
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge
E
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Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Yes
No
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Influent Sam ip i=
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
0
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Comment:
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Yes
No
NA
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Effluent Pipe
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Permit: NCO025496 Owner - Facility: City of Lincolnton - Lincolnton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/31/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Fffluent Ping Yeas No NA NE
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Effluent was clear with no appearance of color from dye discharges to the collection system.

CITY OF LINCOLNTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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SEP 0 1 200a
CITY OF LINCOLNTON
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility System Name: City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
City of Lincolnton Water Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: City of Lincolnton, North Carolina
Person in Charge/Contact: James S. Rhyne, (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
D. C. Thornburg 11I, (Water Treatment Plant)
Applicable Permits: STermil%TTCM° 96-,( Wastewater Treatment Plant.)
NPDES Permit NCO085588 (Water Treatment Plant.)
Description of Treatment Process:
City of LincoInton Wastewater Treatment Plant
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The City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant is an Activated Sludge treatment process.
The process works in three stages: preliminary treatment, primary treatment and secondary
treatment. The influent wastewater from town comes into the Main Lift Station that then pumps
the wastewater up to the preliminary treatment units.
608 WEST Hwy. 150 BY-PASS • P.O. Box 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093-061 7
PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]

In the preliminary treatment stage, a Filter/Screening Unit removes screenings from the
wastewater and the grit is taken out by a Vortex Grit Removal system. The water is then piped
to the Oxidtion Ditch. This starts the primary treatment (biological) phase.
In the primary treatment stage, the wastewater is treated by microorganisms. Our primary
treatment consists of two phases, the Oxidation Ditch and Fine Bubble Aeration Basin. In the
Oxidation Ditch phase, the incoming wastewater flows into the outer ring of the Orbal Ditch and
is mixed with the microorganisms. Rotating discs in the Oxidation Ditch circulate the wastewater
around the outer ring and into the inner ring while the microorganisms breakdown the organic
materials in the wastewater.
The wastewater is then piped to the Aeration Basin. In the Aeration Basin, fine air bubbles are
introduced to the incoming microorganisms and a biomass is formed. These microorganisms,
called bugs, use the oxygen supplied by the fine air bubbles to survive. While passing through
the Aeration Basin, the bugs consume and breakdown the remaining organic waste in the water.
After the Aeration Basin, the water enters into the secondary treatment stage. The wastewater
leaving the Aeration Basin is piped into two Final Clarifiers. The water and solids (biomass)
separate during this part of the treatment process. The separated solids are either returned to the
Oxidation Ditch to start the process over again, or wasted to the Diffused Air Floatation unit
(DAF) as sludge. The DAF unit thickens the sludge before it goes to anaerobic digesters for
storage until removal from the plant. The water from the clarifier moves to the disinfection stage
where liquid sodium hypochlorite is fed into the water to reduce pathogens (disease causing
bacteria) to NPDES permit required levels.
Once disinfected, the water is discharged into the South Fork River. The excess sludge is
contracted to and transported by Synagro to permitted farmland sites in Lincoln County, NC for
land application.
City ofLincolnton Water Treatment Plant Ahim Basiir
The City of Lincolnton Water Plant has a discharge permit for an alum basin. The basin
discharges water into the South Fork River. The alum basin is used for the water plants filters
washes and basin cleanings. The filter washes and/or basin cleanings flow to the basin by
gravity and are allowed to settle. The solids settle to the bottom and clear water remains on top.
The clear water is pumped to the river and the solids are pumped to centrifuge. After drying, the
alum sludge is transported to the Lincoln County Landfill for disposal.
II. Performance
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
City ofLincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant
The wastewater treatment plant had six reported violations for fiscal year 2003 - 2004. The violations
were for Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in December 2003, TSS in January 2004, TSS in February 2004,
TSS in March 2004, Phenol in March 2004 and TSS in April 2004, Most of the problems encountered at

the plant during the past year were due to a slug load received during the Christmas and New Years
Holiday which basically killed the microorganism inventory and the very slow recovery of the
microorganisms and biomass. A change in the design piping of the Oxidation Ditch was also made. Since
this change was made, our WWTP has not had any further TSS violations.
Violations (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
December 2003: Total Suspended Solids (TSS), (Weekly Limit Violation)
The TSS violation was for violation of our weekly NPDES permit limit. Plant
staff suspects the violation was due to a slug load received during the Christmas
holiday week that caused a major kill of our microorganisms, which in turn,
floated out of the system in our effluent stream.
January 2004: Total Suspended Solids (TSS), (Weekly & Monthly Limit Violation)
The TSS violation was for violation of our weekly and monthly NPDES permit
limit. Plant staff suspects the violation was due to a slug load received during the
Christmas and New years Day holiday week that caused a complete kill of our
microorganisms and biomass. We re -seeded our plant from another source to
rebuild our solids inventory. However, our facility did not have sufficient time to
recover for us to achieve the 85% TSS removal rate required by our NPDES
permit.
February 2004: Total Suspended Solids (TSS), (85% Removal Rate)
The TSS violation was for violation of our monthly 85% removal rate
requirement in our NPDES permit limit. Due to slow recovery time from the slug
load received at the facility, our facility did not meet the 85% TSS removal rate
required by our NPDES permit.
March 2004: Phenol (Daily Limit)
The violation was for violating our NPDES permit limit (daily maximum) for
Phenol. Plant staff suspects the violation was due to a slug load. Our facility was
back in compliance the following week for Phenol.
March 2004: Total Suspended Solids (TSS), (85% Removal Rate)
The TSS violation was for violation of our monthly 85% removal rate
requirement in our NPDES permit limit. Due to slow high monthly effluent TSS
levels, our facility did not meet the 85% TSS removal rate required by our
NPDES permit.
April 2004: Total Suspended Solids (TSS), (85% Removal Rate)
The TSS violation was for violation of our monthly 85% removal rate
requirement in our NPDES permit limit. Due to slow high monthly effluent TSS
levels, our facility did not meet the 85% TSS removal rate required by our
NPDES permit. Note: A change was made to the piping in the Oxidation Ditch to
help correct the WWTP high TSS levels. Since changing the piping in the
Oxidation Ditch, the WWTP has not had any further TSS violations.

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Spills (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
October 20, 2003 A spill occurred at an old abandoned pump station at the old Sludge Pump
Building. Plant staff suspects that gas must have built up in the abandoned sludge
lines and forced open the check valve causing sludge from the Digester to flow
back into the pump station. The valves were closed and this ended the spill. It
was estimated that 5000 gallons were spilled. It was estimated that gallons
reached surface waters. Straw was used to contain and absorb the sludge. It
Lincolnton City of Water Treatment Plant
Violations (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
No Reported Violations (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
Spills (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
No Reported Spills (For the fiscal year 2003-2004)
I11. Notification
A Public Notice will be listed in the Lincoln Times -News newspaper on August 30, 2004 and
September 1, 2004 advising all customers that this Performance Annual Report is available for public
review at the City of Lincolnton Public Works & Utilities office.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the City of
Lincolnton water and sewer system, and that those users have been notified of its availability.
J es It yne syne
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of Lincolnton
D. C. Thornburg III
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of Lincolnton
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Date
Date

CITY COUNCIL
BOBBY G. Hum, MAYOR
CARROLL HEAVNER, MAYOR PRO-TEM
LARRY MAc Hovls
FRED HousER
JOHN L. CLONINGER
CITY
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OF LINCOLNTON
August 26, 2004
Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Reference: Lincolnton Waste Water Treatment Plant
City of Lincolnton, North Carolina
Pease Associates' Commission No. 1998093.50
Subject: Response to Notice of Violation
Special Order of Consent
EMC WQ 01-002 ADII
NCDES Permit Number NCO025496
Dear Mr. Gleason:
CITY MANAGER
JEFF EMORY
[e-mail]
CITY CLERK
DONNA C. FLOWERS, CMC
[e-mail]
CITY ATTORNEY
DANIEL W. BAREFOOT
Itt DEPT. OF ENYIRUNVEZ
AND NA71 ?- "' pFSOURCES
MOi:?r- ' 'L OFFICE
AUG 2 7 2004
fay
As a follow up to our Engineer's discussions with your staff and to Mr. Keith West's letter of Pease
Associates on August 20, 2004, we have again reviewed the subject notice with our Engineers in detail
and have the following comments.
First, the City of Lincolnton appreciates the cooperation of the DWQ staff in establishing a Special
Order of Consent (SOC) at the time when the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) was under
construction for necessary upgrades. Late last fall, the City and its Engineers were allowed to
conduct a complete evaluation of the Cyanide issue at the WWTP under the guidance of the SOC.
The results of this evaluation were summarized in a report titled "Cyanide Study for Lincolnton
WWTP" and submitted to DWQ in January 2004.
The City was pleased that no corrective measures involving construction activities were required to
enable the WWTP to come into compliance with its cyanide limit. Furthermore, during and after the
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Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
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August 26, 2004
cyanide study, the WWTP has not only met the SOC cyanide limit of 110 ug/L, but has been in
complete compliance with its NPDES effluent cyanide limit of 22 ug/L. This can be primarily
attributed to sampling and analytical procedural changes with both the analytical laboratories and the
City staff.
Based on the conclusions of the Cyanide Study in January of this year, the City and its Engineers felt
confident that no further action was required in evaluating or correcting the cyanide issue at the
WWTP. At that time, there was no longer a need for the SOC at the Lincolnton WWTP and the City
desired to have the SOC rescinded.
In hindsight, Pease Associates should have included in the Cyanide Study or in a subsequent letter a
request to have the SOC rescinded February 2004. Pease Associates however felt the better course of
action was to await comments from DWQ on the Cyanide study to make sure your staff concurred
with the conclusions in the study. Unfortunately, time has passed and the request for rescinding the
SOC did not occur prior to the June 2004 quarterly report milestone date.
Based on the information described above, the City feels like all parties (City, DWQ and Pease) were
acting in good faith to mutually find a solution to the cyanide issue at the City's WWTP. This was
accomplished successfully in January of this year. At this time, the City would like to officially
request that the SOC be rescinded as of this date. We would also ask that the stipulated penalties
stated in your letter of August 17, 2004 be waived in light of the information provided above.
Again, we appreciate you and your staff's efforts in this matter and look forward to your response.
Sincerely, 44��
Mr. bby G. Huitt
Mayor
cc: Mr. Michael Parker, NCDENR-DWQ (Mooresville)
Mr. Jeff Emory, City of Lincolnton
Mr. Steve Peeler, City of Lincolnton
Mr. Don Garbrick - Pease Associates
Mr. Keith West - Pease Associates
Mr. Steven Young - Pease Associates
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Pease Associates
` Post Office Box Blvd.
Pease 2925 East Independence 8218
' Charlotte, NC 28218
Phone [phone]
Architects - Engineers Fax [phone]
August 20, 2004
Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Re: Lincolnton Waste Water Treatment Plant
City of Lincolnton, North Carolina
Pease Associates' Commission No. 1998093.50
Subject: Notice of Violation
Special Order of Consent
EMC WQ 01-002 ADII
NCDES Permit Number NCO025496
Dear Mr. Gleason:
Via Fax: [phone]
INC'DEPT. O� ENYIRONVENT
AND N4TURAL RESOURCES
AUG 2 4 200A
WATEK i:--,y_-,.
We have reviewed the subject notice received by the City of Lincolnton. As indicated in the notice,
consistent compliance with the final permit effluent limitation was achieved. It was our
understanding that subsequent to the cyanide study we prepared for the City the SOC was rescinded.
Therefore, a quarterly progress report for June 2004 was not submitted. We concur with DWQ that
the SOC is no longer needed and if it was not rescinded following the cyanide study it should be
rescinded immediately.
Mr. Steven Young, PE is most familiar with this matter. He is currently out of the office. He will
return next week at which time he will contact your office. In the meantime, we request that the
penalty for noncompliance be placed on hold pending receipt of additional information justifying
removal of the penalty and that no further penalties be assessed.
Over 60 years of architectural and engineering design excellence

Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Page 2
August 20, 2004
If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely„
A. Keith West, P.E.
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
cc: Mr. Jeff Emory, City of Lincolnton — Via Fax
Mr. Steve Peeler, City of Lincolnton — Via Fax
Mr. Don Garbrick — Pease Associates
Mr. Steven Young — Pease Associates
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
July 2, 2004
JeffB. Emory
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28092
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Lincolnton WWTP
Lincoln COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NCO025496
LV-2004-0156
Dear Mr. Emory:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Coleen Sullins, Division Director
Division of Water Quality
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 033737 in the amount of $1,085.04 received
from you dated June 29, 2004. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the
subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
K� vL
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Water Quality Section
cc: Enfprcement File #: LV-2004-0156
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files

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Michael F. Easley. Governor 'V
William G. Ross Jr, Secretary RV
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
June 7, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL CM # 7003 1680 0004 0875 9589
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Jeff B. Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
City of Lincolnton WWTP
Case No. LV-2004-0156
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Emory:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$1085.04 ($1000.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against the City of Lincolnton.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the City of Lincolnton for the month of January
2004. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
found in NPDES Permit No. NC0025496. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Lincolnton
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO025496 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
the City of Lincolnton:
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional office, 919 North Main Street_ 'Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

$ 0 For 0 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0025496, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Total Suspended Solids.
$ 1000.00 For 2 of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0025496, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for Total Suspended Solids.
$ 1000.00
$ 85.04
$ 1085.04
TOTAL CIVEL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority,
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).

Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Con
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also
requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission
Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing, nature, not related to
gyration and/or maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities. then
you wish to consider applying for or a Special Order by Consent. If you have anYquestions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
2 vo¢
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex GleaE04 P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Attachment A
City of Lincointon
Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Case Number LV-2004-0156
Limit Violations, January 2004
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter
Reported Value
Limit
Units
Total Suspended Solids
34.0
30.0
mg/L
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Parameter
Reported Value
Limit
Units
Total Suspended Solids
72.6 *
45.0
mg/L
Total Suspended Solids
63.6 *
45.0
mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Lincoln
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
City of Lincolnton )
PERMIT NO. NC0025496 ) FILE NO. LV-2004-0156
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1085.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 7, 2004, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Im
2004

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number. LV-2004-0156
Assessed Party: City of Lincolnton
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0025496
County: Lincoln
Amount Assessed: $1085.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Waiver ofRight to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation offacts" form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.I (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. PIease check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.I (b)
were wrongf4-Uy applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing, environmental damage resulting f; om the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

-� E F F L U E N T i AMENDED REPORT
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0025496 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: JANUARY YEAR: 20D4
FACILITY NAME: CITY OF LINCOLNTON WWTP CLASS: IV COUNT`.': LINCOLN
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC): JAMES S. RHYNE GRADE: IV PHONE: [phone] - 8960
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES: (1) City of Lincointon WWTP Lab #153 (2) Pace Analytical Lab #40 (3) Blue Ridge Labs 9275 FAX: (7D4) 732 - S137
CHECK BLOCK IF ORC HAS CHANGED �I PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES: LAB & OPERATIONS STAFF
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
N. C. DIVISION of WATER QUALITY (SIG TORE OF OPERA-tOVP RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
CENTRAL FILES BY VIS SIGNATURE, I CERTI THAT THIS REPORT IS
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FACILITY NAME: CITY OF LINCOLNTON W1NTP
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CLASS: IV
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COUN-Y: LINCOLN'
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC): JAMES S. RHYNE GRADE: IV PHONE: (704, 736 - 8960
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D j
MINIMUM
0.8
I 13.0
6.8
50
6.6
0.16 j
9.1
1.0
0.0
j 10.7
:.0 (
0
Comp (C) / Grab (G)
C I
G
I G
G
C
I C
C
I G
G
j C
C I
C
j Monthly Limit
6.0 I
N L
( 6.0 - 9.0 I
N L
I 30.0
N L
30.0
I 200.0 1
N L
I N L
N L
NL

FACILITY STATUS (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements C�
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements 0
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, mail
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
This report was amended due to an error oh the Total Suspended Solids infomtiat—,11rtcorneot values sre reported do 112 and 128 -�:
The BODs for the Effluent on Jan 2,5.6,7.and 15th depleted under 1.0 mg. Sample amount has been changed for depletion to be in compliance.
The Total Suspended Residue for the week of January 5. 2004 was over 45 ma/L, due to a suspected toxic load.
during the Holiday week of Christmas and New Years. We incurred an almost complete kill of our micmbio-
logical inventory, which caused a weekly and monthly suspended solids violation. We are now reseeding this
plant from another source to aid in rebuilding our system. The micobiological kill prevented this plant from achieving the 85% removal rate
" 1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations"
Stephen H-Pee ier
Perm e use t or type
Signat a 6f Permittee`` D
(Re fired)
City of Lincolnton WWTP Post Office Box 617 Lincolnton, NC 28C [phone] [phone] January 312005
Permittee Address Phone Number Fax Number Permit Ex:D. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADM])
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total suspended
Residue
00545 Settleable Matter
PARAMETER CODES
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665 Total Phosphorous
00720 Cyanide
00745 Total Sulfide
00927 Total Magnesium
00929 Total Sodium
00940 Total Chloride
00951 Total Fluoride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadmium
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01032 Hexavalent Chromiun 01147 Total Selenium
01034 Chromium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
01037 Total Cobalt
34235 Benzene
01042 Copper
34481 Toluene
01045 Iron
38260 MBAs
01051 Lead
39516 PCBs
01062 Molybdenum
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
80551 Xviene
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by v!sitinc
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2c.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of the facility as required Per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
.` If signed by other than the pennittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .050-3 (o.
(2) (D).
Jrj

Al IAUIIVIL'IV1 A
SOC EMC WQ NO. 01- 002 AD I NI'DES PERMIT NO. NCO025496
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL - Interim
During the period beginning on the effective dale of this Special Order and lasting until July I, 2004 the City is authorized to discharge from outfall serial
number 00I. Such discharge shall be limited and monitored by the City as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 Day, 20°C2
Total Suspended Residue2
N113 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
PII3
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Conductivity
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+1-KN)
Chronic "Toxicity"
"Total Cyanides
Total Mercury
Phenols
Total Copper
Total Zinc
Color
Color (April I through October 31) 6
Notes
Discharae Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max.
6.0 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
200.0/ 100 in 1 400.01100 nr I
0.1 µg/I
21.0 µg/I
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
Sample'
Frequency
Tvpe
Location
Continuous
Recording
1 or E
Daily
Composite
1,13
Daily
Composite
I,E
3/week
Composite
E
Daily
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Monthy
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E
2Month
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Grab
US & DS
1. Sample locations: E - Effluent, 1 - lnfluent, US - Upstreatn, DS - Downstream
2. The monthly average BODS and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The pl1 shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units at the effluent.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 11%; March, June September, December; See Part III, Condition F of the NPDES Pennit.
5. The quantitation Iimit [br cyanide shall be 10 jig/I (10 ppb). Levels repoprted as "<10 jig/I" shall be considered zero for compliance purposes.
6. Color samples will be analyzed for ADMI color at natural pl1. Samples will be analyzed by a stale -certified laboratory (see A. (3) - Color Permitting
Requirements.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen H. Peeler
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Michael F. Easley, govern)�A?6
J
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. i lim&. P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Colecn H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 27, 2004
7003 2260 00013550 2301
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
NOV-2004-LV-0341
Lincoln County
A review of the April 2004 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Resorted Value Limit
001 Total Suspended Residue 45.98 mg/L 45.0 mg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
This Office currently has on staff Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant to offer technical
assistance to facilities with operational concerns. Should you have questions about this service, please
contact Sonja Williams at 704/663-1699.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

r Michael F. Easley, Govcrno� /
OF W ATFj9 WilliamG. Rosslr..Secretary
O� OG North Carob- Dq artmont of Environment and Natural Resources L
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of W ater duality
> -i
P Coleen H. Sullins Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 14, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE'4UESTED 7003 2260 0001 3550 2103
Mr. Stephen H. Peeler
Citv of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
NOV-2004-LV-0326
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Peeler:
A review of the March 2004 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of
the following parameter:
Pipe Par Reaort� Limit
µ�
0 .21.0 µg/L FIN
001 Total Phenolics 55
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems- The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
This Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant to offer technical
assistance to facilities with operational concerns. Should you have questions about this service, please
contact Sonja Williams at 704/663-1699.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Qtraljity, 1-877-623-6748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Custamc Service

CITY OF LINCOLNTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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VN
eO�CEMBER ,•.+ery
May 17, 2004
John Lesley
NCDEM-WQS
919 N. Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Power Study for U.S. Filter
Dear John,
N(; DEPT'. OF ENVIRCJNME14T
ARID RA 7# ' . nOURCES
MOORF`' :` QL OFFICE
MAY 19 2004
WATER QUAUTYSECTION
Per our conversation, U.S. Filter wants to do a power study on our plant. This will involve dropping out
some aeration basins and turning off some discs on the oxidation ditch during the study. If this benefits the
effluent quality and power consumption we may look at look at continuing this in the future.
Sincerely,
?xow "'d X�e�
James S. Rhyne
WWTP Supervisor
608 WEST Hwy. 150 BY-PASS • P.O. Box 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28093-0617
PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]

V0 I. ; `a Mi:hacl F. Eask: , Governor �
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of.Environment and Natural Resources
co Alan W. Klimek P. E. Dirxtor
Division of Water Quality
r, Coleen H. Sullins Depute Director
Division of Water Quality
January 29, 2004
70
7003 2260 0001 3491 144Q
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen Peeler, Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
Subject
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Notice of Violation
Failure to implement Pretreatment Program
NCGS 143-215.3(14)
City of Lincolnton
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
Enclosed is a copy of the Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Report for the
inspection of the City of Lincolnton's approved Industrial Pretreatment Program on January 23,
2004 by Mr. John Lesley of this Office.
This Report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of violations of the
subject permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, G.S.143-215.3(a)(14), and
15A NCAC 2H .0900 for failure to submit the Industrial Waste Survey within 30 days of the due
date. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. Should
this Office make an enforcement recommendation relative to the violations, you will be advised
in writing.
NorthCaroIina t *A
,%VIltTLIQ�I� JVCDJNt
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Otiice, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Please note the following due dates for submission of program elements:
Industrial Waste Survey Late — submit as soon as possible
Design Headworks Analysis Within 30 days of Completion of Construction
Site Specific Headsworks Analysis August 31, 2005
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
r
✓ 2"•
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor_
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Deborah Gore, Pretreatment Group
Lincoln County Health Department
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giAv. � NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
NCDENR PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT
[MN..C..M.vl mac. No..4. it<MA»c[a
BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Complete Prior To PCI; Review Program Info Database Sheet(s)l
1. Control Authority (POTW) Name: City of Lincolnton
2. Control Authority Representative(s): Don Burkey Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
3. Title(s): Pretreatment Program Coordinator E-mail: [e-mail]
4. Last Inspection Date: 01 /28 /2003 Inspection Type: ® PCI ❑ Audit
5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection or Program Info Sheet(s)? ® Yes ❑ No
6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ® Yes ❑ No
Order Type and Number: EMC WQ No. 01-002 AD Il Are Milestone Dates Being Met? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
PCS CODING
Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number MM/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector
II I N I C 1 0 In 12 Is 14 19 I6 I(11 12-3 1041 LEI L11
Fac. Type
LLJ
(FACC)
(U 1 IA) ("I YP1) (INSP)
7. Current Number Of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs)? 9
SIUS
8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs)?
3
CIUS
9. Number of SIUs Not Inspected B POTW in the Last Calendar Year?
0
10. Number of SIUs Not Sampled B POTW in the Last Calendar Year?
0
11. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10
0
NOIN
12. Number of SIUs With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP
0
NOCM
13. Number of SIUs in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2
Semi -Annual Periods (Total Number of SIUs in SNC)
1
PSNC
14. Number of SIUs in SNC For Reporting DuringEither of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods
1
MSNC
15. Number of SIUs In SNC For Limits Violations DuringEither of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods
0
SNPS
16. Number of SIUs In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2
Semi-annual Periods
0
POTW INTERVIEW
17. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any POTW Permit Limits Violations? ® Yes ❑ No
If Yes, What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed? Fecal Coliform May 2003
(See Comments Section)
18. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial ❑ Yes ® No
Discharge (Interference, Pass -Through, Blockage, Citizens' Complaints, Increased WWTP impacted in 12/2003
Sludge Production, Etc.)? suspected degreaser used in
If Yes, How are these Problems Being Addressed? collection system
19. Which Industries have been in SNC during either of the Last 2 Semi- SNC for Limits: NA
Annual Periods? Have any Industries in SNC (During Either of the Last SNC for Reporting: Textile Piece Dying
2 Semi -Annual Periods) Not Been Published for Public Notice? Not Published: None
(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUs in SNC)
20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders? For all SIUs on an
Order, Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? None
21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently Under Adjudication? If Yes, Which ❑ Yes ® No
Ones?
Filename: Lincolnton PCI 2004 Page 1
Revised: 6/30/98

PRETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REVIEW - Please review POTW files and complete the following -
Program Element
Date of Last Approval
Date Next Due, If Applicable
Headworks Analysis (HWA)
9/4/01
8131/05
Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
3/16/99
11/30/2003 (late)
Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
12/26/94
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
11/28/94
Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP)
8/22/01
LTMP FILE REVIEW:
22. Is the LTMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ❑ Yes ® No
23. Should any Pollutants of Concern be Eliminated from or Added to the LTMP? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, which ones? Eliminated: Added:
24. Are Correct Detection Levels being used for all* LTMP Monitoring? ® Yes ❑ No * More restrictive MDLs are used.
25. Is the LTMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Table Adequate? ® Yes ❑ No
INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT (IUP) FILE REVIEW(3 ITTP MY RRVIF.WS OR 1 FILE RF.VTFW ANM t TT TT,-TcPF('TrnN)
26.
User Name
1. Alpharma USPD 2. Mohican Mills
3. Fabrictex LLC
27.
IUP Number
0012
0005
0016
28.
Does File Contain Current Permit?
® Yes ❑ No
® Yes ❑ No
11 ® Yes ❑ No
29.
Permit Expiration Date
7/31/06
7/31/06
1 7/31/06
30.
Categorical Standard Applied (I.E. 40 CFR, Etc.) Or N/A
439
410
31.
Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior
to Permit Issue Date?
® Yes ❑ No
® Yes ❑ No
® Yes ❑ No
22.
Does File Contain an Inspection Completed Within Last Calendar Year?
I ® Yes ❑ No I
® Yes ❑ No
I ® Yes ❑ No
33.
a. Does the File Contain a Slug Control Plan?
b. If No, is One Needed? See Inspection Form from POTW)
a. ®Yes ❑No
b. [_-]Yes []No
a. ❑Yes ENo
b. Elves ®No
a. ❑Yes ENo
b. []Yes MNo
34.
For 40 CFR 413 and 433 TTO Certifiers, Does File Contain a Toxic
Organic Management Plan (TOMP)?
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
11
35.
a. Does File Contain Original Permit Review Letter from the Division?
b. All Issues Resolved?
a. ®Yes []No
baYes❑No❑N/A
a. ®Yes ❑No
b.®Yes❑No❑N/A
a. ®Yes ❑No
1[b.0Yes[:1Nnr-1N/A
36.
During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Complete
its Sampling as Required b IUP?
® Yes ❑ !11
® Yes ElNo
® Yes ❑ No
37.
Does File Contain POTW Sampling Chain -Of -Custody Forms?
® Yes ❑ No
10 Yes ❑ No
® Yes ❑ No
38.
During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the SIU Complete its
Sampling as Required by IUP?
®Yes❑No❑N/A
®Yes❑No❑N/A
®Yes❑No❑N/A
39.
Does Sampling Indicate Flow or Production?
®Yes❑No❑N/A 11
®Yes❑No❑N/A
®Yes❑No❑N/A
40.
During the Most Recent Sena -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify
All Non-Com liance from Both POTW and SIU Sampling?
® Yes EF-N-o]l
❑ NA
® Yes ❑ No
❑ NA
®Yes ❑ No
❑ NA
41.
a. Was the POTW Notified by SILT (Within 24 Hours) of All Self-
Monitoring Violations?
b. Did Industry Resam le Within 30 Days?
a.®Yes❑No❑N/A
b. ®Yes ❑No
aaYes❑No❑N/A
b. ®Yes ❑No
a.®Yes❑No❑N/A
b. ®Yes ❑No
42.
Was the SIU Promptly Notified of Any Violations (Per ERP)?
®Yes❑No❑N/A
®Yes❑No❑N/A
®YespNo❑N/A
43.
During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was the SILJ in SNC?
❑
Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
44.
During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was Enforcement Taken
as Specified in the POTWs ERP?
EYes❑No❑N/A
®Yes❑No❑N/A
®Yes❑No❑N/A
45.
Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices?
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
46.
Does The File Contain Proof Of Penalty Collection?
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
E]Yes[:]NosN7A ]I
❑Yes❑NoEN/A
47.
a. Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders?
b. Is SIU in Compliance with Order?
a.❑Yes❑NoEN/A
b.❑Yes❑NoEN/A 11
a.❑Yes❑NoEN/A
b.❑Yes❑NoEN/A
a.❑Yes❑MON/A
b.❑Yes❑No®N/A
48.
Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obtaining Any of This
Requested Information For You?
❑ Yes ® No
L!!_jes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Filename: Lincolnton PCI 2004 Page 2
Revised: 6/30/98

FILE REVIEW COMMENTS:
SIU Inspection Dates: Alpharma USPD 12/17/2003 Mohican Mills 12/11/2003 Fabrictex LLC 12/15/2003
PCI SUMMARY AND COMMENTS:
PCI Comments:
1. The Industrial Waste Survev was due on November 30. 2003 according to the Pretreatment Program Information Database
included in the 2002 Pretreatment Annual Report. An IWS was not submitted within 30 days of this due date: therefore. this report
is being issued as a Notice of Violation.
2_Question 22: The LTMP samples were not collected during the Julv - December 2003 period as required by correspondence from
the DWQ dated August 22.2001. The requirements of the letter stated that the Citv was to monitor the influent sampling point once
per six months for all pollutants of concern (POC) and SIUs once annually. Since 75% of the sampling was conducted this is
considered a minor violation. Submit a HWA within one month of completion of construction. An Engineer's Certification has
not been submitted certifvine the completion of construction. The design HWA must be submitted within 30 days of the Engineer's
Certification. Resumption of the LTMP sampling as indicated for the first year should begin no earlier than April 2004 to allow
time for the treatement system to be fully acclimated. A site -specific HWA must be submitted within 18 months of completion of
construction (due date of 8/31/2005).
3. Question 24: The more restrictive test methods are used to conduct the analvses than may appear in the LTMP.
Requirements: Note requirements specified in the Program Elements Review Section of this report.
Recommendations: Additional staff should be considered at the facility to ensure the proper management of the Pretreatment
Program and the reliable operation of the WWTP.
NOD: ❑ Yes ® No
NOV: ® Yes ❑ No
QNCR: ® Yes ❑ No
POTW Rating:
Satisfactory ❑ Marginal ® Unsatisfactory ❑
PCI COMPLETED B 6�?,--Y.DATE: January 29, 2004
Jon sley, Mooresville Regional ice
Filename: Lincolnton PCI 2004 Page 3
Revised: 6/30/98

•
!orAkl�
Michael F. EaslGoe
William G. Ross Jr- Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Fe��113fj260 &1 3491 1609
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen Peeler
Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
Subject: Notice of Violation
NCGS 143-215(a)(6)
Toxicity Test Results
Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Alan W. Klimek. P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Depute Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on January 20, 2004 by John Lesley of this Office. Effluent Samples were
collected on January 20 and 23, 2004 by Division staff for use in a chronic full -range toxicity test.
The test utilizing these samples resulted in a chronic value of <5.5% which is less than the whole
effluent toxicity limit in your NPDES Permit (11%).
It is requested that a written response be submitted by no later than February 20, 2004 that
details the actions the City is taking to reduce/eliminate sources of toxic constituents from the
wastewater. In responding please address your response to the attention of Mr. Lesley and copy
Mr. Kevin Bowden of the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at 1621, Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-1621.
NorthCarolina
N. C. Division of Water Quality,
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115
�*NA
NCDENR
[phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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t
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Lincoln County Health Department

City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Page 2
Whole effluent samples were collected on January 20 and 23, 2004 by Division staff for
use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. Lincolnton WWTP has an effluent
discharge permitted at 6.0 MGD entering South Fork Catawba River (7Q10 of 77.0 CFS). The test
using these samples resulted in a chronic value of <5.5% which is less than the 11 % whole effluent
toxicity limit for this facility. Toxicity test information follows:
Test Type
Test Concentration
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia full -range
2.5, 5.5, 11, 22, and 3 3 % sample
<5.5% chronic value (FAIL)
100%
27.8 neonates
80.0% in the 33% treatment
17.7 neonates
7.16 SU
854 micromhos/cm
<0.018 mg/1
7.28 SU
1160 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/1
The above samples of effluent did exhibit chronic toxicity to test organisms and would be
predicted to have receiving stream impacts. Please see the Facility Site Review Section of the
Compliance Biomonitoring Report dated January 20, 2004 for more information.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Steve Peeler
City of Lincolnton
P O BOX 617
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Permittee:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMF%(JT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 11, 2003 ncr 7 r ?003
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SUBJECT: Renewal Application Requirements for Permit NCO025496
Lincolnton WWTP
Your NPDES permit for a municipally owned/operated WWTP expires on January 31, 2005. This advance notice is
being sent to explain the new requirements for your permit renewal application.
You are receiving this advance notice because your facility has a permitted flow at or above 1 MGD, or your
WWTP has a pretreatment program. If either of these criteria no longer apply to your facility, contact the NPDES
Unit before submitting a renewal application.
Federal (40 CFR 122) and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications be filed
at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. Your renewal application is due to the Division no later
than August 4, 2004. Failure to apply for renewal by the appropriate deadline may result in a civil penalty assessment
or other enforcement activity at the discretion of the Director.
The U.S. EPA revised and expanded the application requirements for municipal permits, effective August 1, 2001.
EPA forms 1 and 2A are attached to this Notice, and must be used for your permit renewal application. The new
application requirements mandate additional effluent testing:
1. Conduct three Priority Pollutant Analyses (PPAs) and submit results with your renewal application.
Collect samples for the PPAs in conjunction with sampling for your current quarterly toxicity test. The
new PPA requirements differ from previous versions. Each PPA must include:
➢ Analyses for all total recoverable metals listed in Part D of form 2A. This includes metals that are
not normally monitored through your NPDES permit.
➢ Analyses for total phenolic compounds and hardness.
➢ Analyses for all of the volatile organic compounds listed in Part D.
➢ Analyses for all of the acid -extractable compounds listed in Part D.
➢ Analyses for all base -neutral compounds listed in Part D.
2. Conduct four toxicity tests for an organism other than Cerioda.pbnia and submit results with your renewal
application. The tests should be conducted quarterly, with samples collected on the same day as your
current toxicity test. Call the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] for guidance in conducting the
additional tests.
These additional analyses must accompany your permit renewal application, or any request for a major permit
modification. The Division cannot draft your permit without the additional data. Any data submitted cannot be
over 41/2years old, and must account for seasonal variation (samples cannot be collected during the same season
each year if collected over multiple years).
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET@ http://h2o.enr.state. nc.US/NPDES [e-mail]

Renewal Notice for Permit NCO025496
Lincoln County
Page 2
If your permit already contains a requirement for an annual effluent pollutant scan, additional scans are not
required [provided you have conducted at least 3 scans prior to submitting your application].
If any wastewater discharge will occur after the current permit expires, this NPDES permit must be renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate Federal and North Carolina law. Unpermitted
discharges of wastewater could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all wastewater
discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Vanessa Manuel of the Division's
Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 532. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the checklist below to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax
number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of the previous page.
Sincerely,
A �, �/M 1
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Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section I
NPDES He
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the
last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative.
Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the renewal
package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to the Authorized
Representative (see Part II.B.1 Lb of the existing NPDES permit).
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids)
generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the
permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two
copies. This information can be included in the cover letter.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

F ` N4ichae; F. si,. Gtn•crnor
'William G. Ross Jr- Secretary
North Carolina Dgmnment ofEnvironmenl and Natural Resour=
f Alan. Klimek. P. E. Director
Division of Water Qualitv
Colern H. Sullins. Debate Director
Division ofWater Quaiin
January 22, 2004
Mr. Stephen Peeler
Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
Subject: Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 20, 2004 by John Lesley of this Office. Samples of the
facility's effluent were collected for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia toxicity test. Toxicity test
results will be forwarded under separate cover when available. 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 do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Lincoln County Health Department
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Section A: National Data Svstem Coding,
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NCO025496 04/01/20 B S 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA ...........Reserved............
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Section B: Facility Data
Entry Time:
Permit Effective Date:
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
10:00 am
November 1. 2002
Lincolnton WWTP
Exit Time:
NC Hwy 150 Bypass/ west of Lincolnton
12:10 pm
Permit Expiration Date:
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Date:
January 31, 2005
04/01 /20
Name(s) of On -Site Representatives---Title(s)-----Phone No(s):
Mr. James Rhyne / ORC / 704-736-8960
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Title:
Stephen H. Peeler
Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
Phone No.
Contacted?
PO Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
704-736-8960
No
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operation & Maintenance ❑ Sewer Overflow
® Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program ❑ Sludge Handling/Disposal El Pollution Prevention
® Facility Site Review ❑ Compliance Schedules ❑ Pretreatment Program ❑ Multimedia
® Effluent/Receiving Waters ® Laboratory ❑ Stormwater ❑ Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Toxicity test results will be forwarded under separate cover when available.
Signature(s) of Iasjj�ctor(s):
Agency/Office/Telephone:
Date:
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DENR-DWQ/MRO/[phone] FAX: [phone]
Januan 22, 2004
JAm Lesley IK
Signature of Reviewer:
Agency/Office
Date:
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date:
Noncompliance
Compliance
EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete

City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Page 2
PERMIT:
The facility is operating under the constraints of a Special Order by Consent that expires
on October 1, 2004 (EMC WQ No. 01-002 Ad II).
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. The facility is understaffed for
a WWTP of this size and complexity. It is recommended that the City consider hiring additional
personnel to ensure the continued reliable operation of the WWTP.
The WWTP had been impacted by an industrial discharge over the Christmas holiday.
The aeration basin mixed liquor appeared to be gray in color and had no odor with good
settleability. The facility had total settleable solids violations in December 2003. Industrial
sampling did not identify the source of the discharge. The City's Pretreatment Program staff is
continuing the investigation.
Color reduction is significant at the facility since the addition of the oxidation ditch and
new, larger clarifiers. Currently the WWTP is characterized as a Tier 3 color discharge in the
NPDES Permit.
A comprehensive process control program is utilized by the facility.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Monthly self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period November 2003 through
October 2004. One weekly average fecal coliform limit violation was reported in May 2003. A
civil penalty was assessed against the City for the violations (LV 2003-0583). Cyanide was
reported in violation of the daily maximum limit in December 2002 and January 2003. A civil
penalty was assessed against the City for the violations (LV 2003-0478). Payment of the civil
penalty was made and the case closed on August 28, 2003. The SOC was amended to include
interim limits for cyanide.
LABORATORY:
The on -site laboratory is certified (No. 153) to conduct BOD, total residual chlorine, fecal
coliform, ammonia as nitrogen, pH, temperature, and total suspended residue. Pace Analytical
(Certification No. 40) and Blue Ridge Labs (Certification No. 275) conduct other required
analyses and toxicity testing.

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City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Page 3
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow is measured at the effluent consistent with permit requirements. G. E. Automation
Services last calibrated the flow meter on August 4, 2003. The flow meter is calibrated two
times per year.
RECORDS/REPORTS:
Records and reports consist of chain of custody forms, laboratory analysis reports,
monthly monitoring reports, calibration logs, sludge records, flow charts, process control data,
ORC log, operators' daily report, and maintenance logs.
EFFLUENT/ RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent was tinted brown in color with no visible solids or foam. The receiving
stream (South Fork Catawba River) did not appear to be impacted by the discharge. Samples
were collected of the discharge for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia multi -range toxicity test.
Toxicity test results will be forwarded under separate cover when available.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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Mr. James S. Rhyne
City of Lincolnton WWTP Lab.
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
October 21, 200NVIRON11ENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Dear Mr. Rhyne:
We have scheduled an on -site audit of your laboratory for approximately 9:00 a.m., Wednesday
October 30, 2002. The scope of the audit will include all methods marked on Attachment I of the
laboratory's current North Carolina Wastewater /Groundwater Certificate and /or marked on the application
for NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification (a copy is enclosed). The purpose will be to verify
the laboratory's documented quality control/quality assurance procedures and adequacy in meeting the
requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Enclosed are inspection checklists for the upcoming inspection. Prior to the on -site audit, excluding
the data review sections, please have your analysts complete each checklist. Any checklists that your
laboratory is unable to complete, or any specific items that you do not understand, will be completed during
the inspection. Completion of these checklists prior to the on -site audit, with comments by analysts relating
to specific procedural differences, will help avoid any unnecessary interruption of the analyst's schedule.
Hold these checklists at your laboratory for use at the time of the audit.
Please have available for review all DMR report sheets and bench data produced since the last on -
site inspection. These data sets will be used to assess the quality of your data during the inspection. If
further data or report sheets are required, we will notify you during the inspection. .
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I can be contacted at [phone] (extension 297), if
you have questions.
Sincerely,
Chester E. Whiting
Laboratory Section
CEW:cew
Enclosures
cc: James W. Meyer
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street. Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Bobby G. Huitt
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 280930617
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Lincolnton W WTP
Lincoln County
Permit No: NCO025496
LV-2003-0478
Dear Huitt:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
8/28/03
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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cr 08 2003
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 029791 in the amount of $4,000.00 received
from you dated August 15, 2003. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against
the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes
future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or
Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
For Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2003-0478
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

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0�0 9pG Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
rDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 16, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7001 2510 0004 8286 7034
Honorable Bobby G. Huitt, Mayor
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Subject: Assessment of Stipulated Penalty
City of Lincolnton
EMC SOC WQ 01-002 AD i
NPDES Permit NCO025496
Lincoln County
Case Number LV-2003-0478
Dear Mayor Huitt:
The City of Lincolnton entered into the subject Special Order by Consent (SOC) with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City's
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent limitations and an
enforceable schedule while the existing treatment works are being upgraded.
Under paragraph 2(e) of the SOC, the City was required to comply with interim effluent
limitations as set forth in the SOC. The City failed to comply with the interim effluent limitation
for cyanide contained in the SOC for the months of December 2002 and January 2003. A listing
of the number and the extent of the violations is contained in Attachment A to this document.
Pursuant to paragraph 3. of the SOC, a stipulated penalty in the amount of $1000 is to be paid for
each violation of a SOC interim effluent limitation.
You were notified of the violations and your right to justify the City's failure to meet the
interim effluent limitation in a Notice of Violation dated June 2, 2003 from this Office.
I have reviewed the City's reply dated June 11, 2003, which stated that the violations
occurred as the result of solids build-up in the chlorine contact basin due to construction activities
while work was completed on the City's new solids handling facility. After careful review of this
matter, I have not found sufficient justification to waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and
pursuant to paragraph 3 of the SOC, a stipulated penalty in the amount of $4000 is now due for
said violations.
N DENR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

Mayor Bobby G. Huitt
July 16, 2003
Page Two
Payment by check made payable to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources must be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days
from receipt of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not foreclose
further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates, or interim
effluent violations.
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes. You must:
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oakley
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the SOC number and case number (as found on the first page of this letter),
and reference the assessment of stipulated penalties on the petition.

Mayor Bobby G. Huitt
July 16, 2003
Page Three
Also included in the City's June 1 Ith response to the NOV was a request to conduct
additional cyanide monitoring at the effluent of the final clarifiers and influent of the chlorine
contact chamber to ascertain a possible cause of why cyanide is being detected in the effluent
from the chlorine contact chamber, but not in the effluent of the final clarifiers. The response
requested a period of sixty days to conduct the additional monitoring, at which time the results
would be forwarded to this Office for review.
Please be advised that a request such as this would have to be in a form of an SOC
amendment, and that such a request does not affect this Office's action on the violations that have
already occurred. If the City wishes to conduct additional cyanide monitoring (outside of the
terms of the SOC) we have no objection as this monitoring would essentially constitute a form of
process control, and potentially would offer direct benefits to understanding why cyanide is being
detected in the WWTP's effluent.
It should also be noted that the subject SOC has a compliance schedule date for
completion of construction of June 30, 2003. Please advise this Office as to whether all
construction activities have indeed been completed in compliance with this scheduled date.
If you have any questions concerning this notification, please contact Mr. Michael Parker
or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
T' ?- L)Y`
D. Rex Gleason, P.E., Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Attachment
CC'. Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Central Files
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Attachment A
Reported
Month Parameter Value/Unit
December 2002 Cyanide 110.0 ug/l
January 2003 Cyanide 160.0, 140.0, 150.0 ug/l
Limit
Value/Unit/Tyne
100.0 ug/l/SOC/weekly ave.
100.0 ug/l/SOC/weekly ave.

CITY COUNCIL
BOBBY G. Hula, MAYOR
CARROLL HEAVNER, MAYOR PRO-TEM
LARRY MAC Hovis
FRED HOUSERSER
JOHN L. CLONINGER
June 11, 2003
CITY OF LINCOLNTON
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Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Reference: Notice of Violation
Special Order by Consent WQ 01-002
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
City of Lincolnton, NC
Subject: Response to Letter Received June 5, 2003
Dear Mr. Gleason:
CITY MANAGER
JEFF EMORY
[e-mail]
CITY CLERK
DONNA C. FLOWERS, CMC
[e-mail]
CITY ATTORNEY
DANIEL W BAREFOOT
JUN 1 2 2003
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We have reviewed your letter regarding the City's self -monitoring report for December 2002 through
January 2003, and offer the following comments. As stated in your letter, the City is currently in
construction to upgrade the facility to improve performance and treatability of its wastewater.
During the period of cyanide excursions, the contractor was in the process of completing the
construction of the new solids handling facility, and as a result the solids buildup occurred in the final
clarifiers to a depth of over six (6) feet. During thi§ period, the facility experienced a higher than
normal level of cyanide due to the concentration of solids. Since January 2003, we have been able to
remove solids from the process and have been within the limits of the SOC.
In addition to the removal of solids from the process, we have performed intermittent monitoring of
the flow from the final clarifier to the influent of the chlorine contact tank. We have performed tests
to evaluate the removal efficiency of the new facility, and have noticed a tendency for cyanide to be
non -detectable on the effluent of the final clarifier and detectable on the effluent of the chlorine
contact tank.
We recommend establishing a sampling program to detect the effects of the chlorine contact tank on
the effluent from the final clarifiers, and propose the following sampling schedule.
114 WEST SYCAMORE STREET • PO. BOX 617 • LINCOLNTON, NORTH CARoUNA 28093-0617
PHONE [phone] • FAx [phone]

Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Page 2
June 11, 2003
Sample Date
Method of Sampling
Sample Location
Sample for
Monday
Grab
Eff. Fin. Clarifier/Inf. Cl
TSS/C anide
Wednesday
Grab
Eff. Fin. Clarifier/Inf. Cl
TSS/C anide
Friday
Grab
Eff. Fin. Clarifier/Inf. Cl
TSS/C anide
The purpose of this additional monitoring program is to expose the possible cause of the cyanide
detections. We are currently gathering data from a previous sampling and will forward our findings
to you under separate cover.
We request a period of 30 to 60 days to collect this additional data and to report back to your office
with a permanent solution to this issue.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Since y,
Jeff Emory
City Manager
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January 29, 2003
Mr. Stephen Peeler
Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
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F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection
City of Lincohzton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Peeler:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 28, 2003 by John Lesley of this Office. Samples of the
facility's effluent were collected for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test.
Toxicity test results will be forwarded under separate cover when available. 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 do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Lincoln County Health Department
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN, 2 1 t5 1 3 1 NCO025496 11 12 I 03/01/28 117 18 i„ � 19 i s J i 20 Lj
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Remarks
21l66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA Reserved
67 I 4.0 169 70 1, 1 71 1 1 72 1„ I 73 I 11 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30 AM 03/01/28
02/11/01
Lincolnton WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NC Highway 150 Bypass
Lincolnton NC 28092
01:00 PM 03/01/28
05/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James S. Rhyne/ORC/704-732-6713/
Stephen Peeler//704-736-8960/
James Rhyne//704-736-8960/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jeff B Emory,PO Drawer 617 Lincolnton NC 28093//704-736-8980/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules
Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility is under the constraints of a SOC (EMC WQ No. 01-002 Ad I). The faciltiy violated the
interim weekly average limit for Cn in June 2002. All other conditions of the SOC have been met to date.
Significant color reduction appears to have occurred since the new treatment system has been placed in
service. The effluent
(cont.)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 ;
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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NPIDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.
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31 NC0025496 111 121 03/01/28 117 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
was tea -colored with no suspended solids visible. The receiving stream did not appear to be impacted.
The facility is operating with a reduced staff. The complexity of the facility under construction would
indicate that an increase in staff at the facility may need to be considered by the City.
CHRONIC TOXICITY TEST RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER WHEN AVAILABLE

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3 r- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 8, 2002
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Emory:
A review of the September 2001 self -monitoring report for the subject school revealed violations
of the following parameters:
Pipe Parameter
001 Biochemical Oxygen Demand
001 Total Suspended Residue
Reported Value Limit
30.5 mg/l 30.0 mg/1 FIN
32.6 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for these and any additional violations. A
Special Order by Consent (EMC WQ 01-002) became effective on December 4, 2001; the SOC includes
modified limitations for Cyanide and Phenols only. The permit limit for Phenols was violated, but the
reported value is not a SOC modified limit violation.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
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D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
William E. Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 29, 2000
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Subject:
Dear Mr. Emory:
Response to Notice of Violation/
Recommendation for Enforcement
City of Lincolnton WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO025496
Lincoln County, NC
The City's letters dated November 3 and November 20, 2000 responding to this Office's
Notice of Violation/Recommendation for Enforcement letter have been reviewed by this Office.
Based on your correspondence and the findings of the Pretreatment Compliance Inspection
performed by Mr. John Lesley of this Office on November 20, 2000, this Office offers the
following response.
If it is known that noncompliance with NPDES Permit effluent limitations is related to
the inherent deficiencies of the existing wastewater treatment facility, rather than to operation and
maintenance problems, and that completion of a construction project to upgrade and/or expand
the facility would result in the ability to consistently comply with effluent limitations, then you
should consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC). Through the SOC conditional
compliance can be achieved while the facility actively pursues the capability to comply with
permit limitations. Be advised that if you chose to apply for an SOC, the permit limitation
violations can be addressed in an upfront penalty. Enclosed for your consideration is an
application form.
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Should you have any questions concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
BILL HOLMAN
SECRETARY
KERR T. STEVENS
DIRECTOR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 18, 2000
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P. O. Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28083-0617
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Emory:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Wastewater Grant Applications
As you may be aware. Senate Bill 1381 has been ratified. This bill provides for
the redistribution of a portion of the State Bond loan funds to High -Unit Cost Grant
Funds. A maximum of $36.5 million will be made available for this review cycle. By
legislation, only applications that have been received prior to July 1, 2000 may be
considered. Additionally; all supplemental documentation including revised applications,
Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER's), Environmental Assessments (EA's), and final
plans and specifications are due no later than August 15.2000.
Please make sure that if the application is revised, the PER is also revised with
updated cost estimates. Accordingly, plans and specifications should cover the entire
scone of the project.
Our office will be glad to meet with you or discuss your project by phone. Please
contact Don Evans at [phone] for questions regarding applications and Daniel
Blaisdell at [phone] regarding PER's and plans and specifications.
For more information on the ratified bill you may access the General Assembly
website at www.ncga.nc.us.
Sincerely,
John R. Blowe, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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