WQ0001669_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (3)

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(_1TI`Y OF HICKOKY
POST OFFICE DRAWER 398
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA 28603
Dear Mr, Haynes:
WATEERGOUTY SEC VIN
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Subject: Application No. WQ0001669
Additional Information Request
City of Hickory
City of Hickory Residuals
Land Application Program
Land Application of Residual Solids (503)
Catawba County
The Division of Water Quality's (Division) Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a
detailed technical review of the subject permit renewal/modification application package. At this time,
additional information is required before we may continue our review. Please address the following items
no later than September 15,2003:
Form LAP:
1. Item 11. 1. on Page 2 of 5 states that the application consists of a request to renew the permit
Maly. However, Item 11, 3. on Page 3 of 5 indicates that certain modifications to the permit
are also being requested, Therefore, the "Modified" checkbox should have been checked as
well as the "Renewed" one. This pen change has been made to this application; no action is
required to address this comment other to acknowledge that it is acceptable for the Division
to make the pen change.
2. From infortnation presented in this application, it is indicated that several existing land
application sites are requested to be dropped from this program. Therefore, the "Delete7,
cheekbox should have been checked in Item 11. 3. on Page 3 of 5. This pen change has been
made to this application; no action is required to address this comment other to acknowledge
that it is acceptable for the Division to make the pen change.
3. Item 111, 3. is not completely filled out in that some. portions of the tables were left blank or
indicated that the Division should "see attached analysis." Note that this form layout was
developed to facilitate the Division's review of applications, so completion of the tables is
very important, Please submit at) amended Page 4 of 5 with Item 111. 3. completed
accordingly.
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Form RSCA:
1. Note that the third checkmark under Instruction A states that a separate Form RSCA is
needed for EACH residuals source -generating facility to be renewed under this program. The
application only contains one form for both the Henry Fork WWTP and the Northeast
WWTP. The Division was unsure of whether this was due to a failure to follow the
instructions properly or whether this was an indication that the residuals are combined at one
WWTP or the other and hauled/land applied as a mixture. Please clarify this issue for the
Division, and submit separate forms for each WWTP as needed.
2. As a general cornment, there were several items of this forin that are not filled out or not
filled out completely. For example, Itern I. 8. on Page 3 of 8 requests that the type and
volurne of residuals treatment be specified_ The response that is provided is "Digesters-
475,000." The Division assumes that there is 475,000-gallons of digester volume available,
but no indication is provided as to whether this volurne is combined total for what is available
at both WWTPs or just one, whether the digesters are aerobic or anaerobic, or even bow
many digesters are in operation. Other examples of the incomplete nature of this form
include not filling out the appropriate table in Item 11. 4, and not completing Item 111 5, at all.
Therefore, when preparing the amended form for resubmittal, ensure that the form is
completed properly and completely,
1 The, fifth checkmark of Instruction A. states that several supplemental attachments must be
prepared and submitted to the Division for review. Note of these attachments are provided
with the application. Please review the requirements for these attachments that are detailed in
the instructions, and submit them accordingly.
4, The cover letter for the application states that data from a 1997 residuals analysis were,
attached and used in preparing the application. As the Division understands that the
Permittee typically manages its residuals under Permit No. WQ0004563 and that this permit
serves only as a back-up, we will not require that a new analysis be performed. Note that,
however, the Division will add a condition to the renewed/modified permit, when issued, that
requires that an analysis be performed and submitted to as well as acknowledged by the
Division before any land application may occur,
5, As a follow-up question to Comment No. 4 above, Item 11. 1 b. states that the -results of the
toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP) were reported in 2001. Please clarify
whether the TCLP was performed on residuals as they would be land applied or on
composted residuals, For future reference in completing the TCLP table, 3- and 4-
rnethylphenol is also known as in- and p-cresol and 2 butanone is also known as methyl ethyl
ketone.
For LASMCA :
L A Form LASCA, as is required for all perniit renewal application packages, is not included
for the Division's review and reference, Please submit a completed form accordingly.
2. Form RWSCA is not completed properly in that no waterbody subbasin and stream index
numbers is provided for each 'land application site on Page 2 of 2. Please provide an
amended form accordingly, Note that, however, the configurations and numbers of the
renewed sites may change as a result of other comments in this correspondence. '
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Form LASCA (se—o-n—t—in—use-d-1:
3. Page I of 3 of Form LOAA states "See Attached" in the table in which the covered land
application sites, land uses/cropping patterns, etc. should be listed. No documentation is
attached to this form that indicated that this information was transmitted to the landowner
properly. Please clarify this issue accordingly.
4. The cover letter for the application states that the numbers and acreage for the land
application sites have changed because existing buffer maps were not available when the
application was being prepared, but that the actual tracts of land are the same. Please answer
the following questions:
+ If the tracts of land are the same, why is the total acreage associated with the Robert
Mauser sites under the existing permit 363.00 acres and that proposed for renewal only
286.40 acres?
+ Reconfiguring the sites does pose a problem with respect to the historic loading records,
including cumulative pollutant loading rates (CPLRs). Specifically, if the sites formerly
known as Site Nos. 02-01 through 02-11 each received different loading rates, the
reconfiguration may have caused areas that did receive different volumes of residuals to
be combined into a single site. Therefore, the Division recommends that the Permittee
perform the research necessary to develop buffer maps of the sites as originally
pern-tfitted, unless cropping patterns/land uses have changed so much that the
reconfiguration is necessary. Otherwise, what portions of the sites formerly known as
Site Nos. 02-01 through 02-11 have made up each of proposed sites Site Nos. 02-01
through 02-08? In addition, what is the highest CPLR in each site so that the Division
may readjust our database accordingly?
5. The buffer maps submitted as part of the application, are in a form that is not acceptable to the
Division. Adequate buffer maps should be of good and reproducible quality (i.e., in black
and white) and should convey the following mininturn information;
♦ Site and field identification numbers,
Scale and north arrow,
Site access,
ataAll natural and man-made features as well as all property lines and required buffers, and
♦ Legend.
In addition, it appears as if several buffers are missing or smaller than that which is required
by Regulation 15A NCAC 2H .0219 0). Note that acreage changes may change the
information that is presented in Form ND AP and Form LASCA. Please provide new
buffer maps, ensuring that the following buffers (i.e., not an inclusive list) are adequately
shown:
+ 400/200 feet from residences for surface/subsurface application.
* 100 feet from wells outside the compliance boundary.
+ 250 feet from wells within the compliance boundary.
+ 100 feet from surface waters.
+ 50 feet from property lines.
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Form LA CA (continued):
6. Although a "Monthly Biosolids Application Su -nary" is included in the application, this is
not the same thing as an updated accounting of the C.PLRs as is required for submittal by the
instructions. Please submit this data accordingly.
7. In a previous issuance of this permit, the Division approved the termination of a groundwater
monitoring program. As such, four groundwater monitoring wells (i.e,, Mid-1, MW-2, MW-
3, and MW4) were to be abandoned, Please confirm whether or not the abandonment of
these wells has occurred, If so, please provide copies of the "Well Abandonment Record"
(Le., Form GW-30) for the Divisions files, If not, please note that the Division Will add a
condition to therenewed/modified permit, when issued, that requires that the abandonment
be completed in accordance with Regulation I NC. C 2C ;ill l3 and local county rules.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information.
Four copies of all revised information should be submitted to my attention at the address on the first page
of this correspondence.
Be aware that you are responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North Carolina rules
and regulations, Any oversights that occurred in the review of this application package are still the
responsibility of the applicant. In addition, any ornissions made in responding to the requested additional
information items may result in future additional information requests and delays in the issuance of a final
permit. Therefore, read each additional information item carefully, and provide the information that is
requested as well as any information that results from changes made as a result of this additional
information request. If there is any question about what information is being requested or is desired,
please do not hesitate to contact me at any titne at [phone], extension 353, or at
sl)annon.thoml)urg@ncn=iail.net, and I will be happy to provide additional explanation as required.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.
Yin'
rely,
Zinon Mohr Thornburg
Environmental Engineer
cc: Mr. Kevin B. Greer, P,E,, City of Hickory
Bio-Nomic Services, Inc.
MoO(Iresyi - Re iqmd Office - Water Quality Section
Mr. David L.Goodrich, , Central Office - Groundwater Section
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PPPPS'ubject:,RE.- Application No. WQ0001669 (City of Hickory Residuals Land Application
Program)
Date: 'Fue, 2 Dec 2003 10:00:57 -0500
From: "'Kevin Greer" <-KGreer,ci.hickorYxc,uS>
To: "Shannonrhornburg" <shannon.thornburg(r�),ncmail.iiet>, --JKirby(&i.hick-car y,nc.us:>
CC: "EHen HuAnian" -OtAlen.Hufftnan(c,ncmail.net->, "Ed Hardee" <Ed. Hardee (d)ncmail neP,
"Barbara Barger" <BBargertoaei.hickory.nc.us->
Good Morning Shannon. I hope your family had a pleasant Holidays as well. This
time of year really is specLal for families and lets you get everything back in
perspective after a whole year of developing thick skin.
The City of Hickory is one independent partner in the Consortium which operates the
RCF. Each entity is sole3y responsible for disposal of their solids generated until,
such time as it gets to the processing pit at the RCF, upon which time we share the
burden proportionally. The City of Hickory WTP residuals are pumped to a sewer lift
station and from there commingled with the sanitary sewer and transported to the
NEWWTP. The NEWWTP processing them as any other solid and trucks them to the RCF,
The HFWWTP processes solids generated by the waste stream coming into the facility
and trucks to the RCF. Lastly, we have purchased the Town of Catawba's water and
sewer systems including then WWTP and we truck those solids to the RCF as rye lJ(this
is the permit modLfication at the RCF we worked on),
In the event of as shut down where solids generated could not be trucked to the RCF,
the contingency plan is for the HFWWTP, NEWWTP and CWWTP to transport solids to the
HFWWTP as necessary, conLract a service to thicken the solids to 9.0% or greater as
required by the Catawba County Landfill, percent solids to pass paint filter test
determined by REIC Labs and required by the Permit for the Catawba County Landfill
to accept municipal solids, and transport the commingled thickened solids to the
Catawba County Landfill for disposal.
The RCF has not experienced this type of shut down in over 8 years, however we feel
this gives us a viable, economical and efficient means of ultimate disposal of
solids and addresses the requirement for an acceptable alternative in the event of
an extended shut down.
All other municipalities or entities would be independent from this scenario and
just as Newton and Conover do, they to would be required to address this issue
independently. 1 would assume they could exercise the same judgment and work with
Catawba County no landfill residuals if they meet the paint filter test
requirements.
This rescission would be requested for LA Permit WQ0001669 & WQ0005114.
As always, it has been a pleasure corresponding with you. Thank You so much for all
your assistance and understanding in completing this application. If we can be of
assistance in any way please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks
Kevin
----- Original Message From: Shannon Thornburg Emalltu:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, December 01, 1661 10TIM
To: Kevin Greer; [e-mail]
Cc: Ellen Huffman; Ed Hardee
Subject: Application No. WQ0001669 (City of Hickory Residuals and
Application Program)
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PPFPI6'9 (City of Hickot-y Residuals Land Applicaion Pro grxn)
I hope that this e-mail finds you well after a restful Thanksgiving weekend.
I received a correspondence from Mr. James Kirby on 11/10/2003,
regarding the City's decision to abandon the residuals land application
program and request rescission of the above -referenced permit. Before I
officially accept this letter as a withdrawal request for the pending
permit renewal application package and "get the ball rolling" on the
permit rescission, I wanted to ask a couple of questions. I talked to
Mr. Kirby on the telephone earlier in November, and he was very helpful
but said that you could answer the remaining questions that he could not,
Mr. Kirby's letter discusses what will happen to residuals in the event
of two shut -down scenarios with respect to the the RCF. However, the
contingency plan only discusses residuals in terms of that generated by
the Henry Fork and the Northeast WWTPs- Obviously, there are alot more
sources of residuals that are dependent on the RCAF` for residuals
management. So, I wanted to ensure that contingency plans were in place
for these as well.
in talking with Mr. Kirby, it is my understanding that the WTR from the
City's WTP is conveyed to the City's WWTPs through the wastewater
collection system. The City of Conover and the City of Newton both
maintain back-up land application programs. However, the City of
Claremont and the Town of Maiden rely on the RC F as its sole residuals
management option. What agreements, if any, does the City hold with
these municipalities in this regard? Will the City simply press
residuals from the holding tank (i.e., mixture of all residuals sources)
and haul them to the Catawba County landfill no matter what (i.e., who
generated Lhe residuals)?
Thanks for any clarification that you night be able to provid&
Shannon
12/2,12003 10:10 AM

r , UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 4
ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER
1 F RSYTH STREET
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DEC J,,' 5 2003 AMNATWALWwwas
RETURNEIPT RE UESTED DEC 19 2003
REF: W-WEl
r. Wayne Carroll, project Manager
US Filter Operating Services At
200 2 "' venue SE
Newton, NC 28658
U J- 'Part 50.E Compliance evaluation Inspection
l-hickory Regional Compost Facility
Dear fir. Carroll:
Enclosed, please find a copy of the inspection report for the Part 503 inspection conducted
n l ovens e by the U.S.Environmental;Protection Agency.
i appreciate the time and professional courtesy extendedby you and your staff. If you
have any questions;regarding the inspection Findings, please contact Mr. Michael Horn at
04) 562-9748 or at hom.mich,[e-mail].
Sincerely
s
Davfild Y. Parker, Chief
Eastern Enforcement Section;;
Water Programs Enforcement Branch
Water Management Division
Enclosure
cc: Ellen Huffman, north Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Internet address (URL) r http://www.OPa-90v
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval Expires
8-31-98
Section A. National Data Systern Coding (ie., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type
][,,Spector Facility
N NA 03/11105 z
R 1
Remarks
Inspection Work Days Facility Self Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Hickory Regional Compost Facility 01:30P/I 1-05-2003
3200 20' Avenue SE Exit Time/Date:
Permit Expiration Date:
Newton, NC 28658 04:00P/l 1-05-2003
Names of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s) /Phane and Fax o' falter Facility Data
Wayne Carroll, Project Manager, US Filter Operating Services
828-465-1401
Name, Address of Responsible Of /Title/Phone and Fax
Wayne Carroll, Project Manager, US Filter
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those are evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement
Operations & Maintenance
CSO/SSO (Sewer Overflow)
S Records/Reports S Self -Monitoring Program
S Sludge Handling/Disposal
Pollution Prevention
S Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules
Pretreatment
Multimedia
Effluent/Receiving Laboratory
Storm Water
Other: Sampling
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
SUMMARY/DATA INTEGRITY
See attached
Names and Signatures of Agency/Of ce/Phane and Fax Numbers
Date
A
EPA;
aeliael Horn 404-562-9748
Nov 05, 2003
Signature of Reviewer Agency/Office
Date
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Ake
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D arker, Chief Eastern Enforcement Section/ WPEB/WMD/EPA
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete

NPDES 503Biosolids Hickory Regional Compost Facility, Newton, NC / Compliance Evaluation Inspection
a; e
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hickory Regional Compost post Facility
Newton, NC
Introduction:
Can November 05, 200, personnel from the United States Environmental Protection
Agency, (EPA) Legion 4, conducted a Compliance Evaluation; Inspection (C EI) at the Hickory
Regional Compost Facility. The facility is owned by several local governments (Consortium):
City f I-Iickory, City of Conover, and Catawba County. The purpose of the CEI was to evaluate
the Consortium's Part 503 program.
The following individuals participated in the field inspection:
Name _Organization Televironc
Mike Horn EPA 404- 62-974
Wayne Carroll US Filter Operating Services 2 -46 -140l
The Consortium owns a 20 dry ton per day in -vessel compost facility. The Consortium
ortiurrt
contracted with US Filter Operating ,Services F) to operate and maintain the facility, The
facility receives liquid sludge from the Consortium members and is dewatered and treated to an
"Exceptional Quality" compost product,
Permit:
The 503 rules are self -implementing. Publicly owned treatment works (P s) greater
than one MGD, POT is that serge a population of 11,000 or greater, and Glass I management
facilities that are POTWs required to have an approved pretreatment program, are required to
submit annual reports to the permitting authority.
The facility is also permitted under the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources ( 1 nondischar e permit WQ0004563.
Rating: satisfactory ,
Records/Reports:
Ito -house process data and records concerning Part 503 were Dept. Part 503 sampling is
collected by USFOS for inorganic pollutants, Salmonella, and nutrients. Results and drain of
custody records are maintained can -site. USFOS maintains operational parameter records of each
compost batch in the reactors: date; detention time; air flow; temperatures readings along the
reactor; discharge; and total solids (T ). Additional data are collected within the cure piles: date;
cure pile id; temperatures. Daily operator logs are maintained and summarized, Daily records
are maintained of amounts of sewage sludge from the Consortium facilities. Calibration
temperature records are maintained. Final product distribution records are maintained.

NPDES 50hosolids Hickory Regional Compost Facility, Newton, NC I Compliance Evaluation inspection
....Dage 3
USFOS provides monthly summaries to the Consortium members.
Annual Report - The Consortium submitted year 2002 annual report to EPA and was
dated February 7, 2003.
The report provided facility name, data of inorganic pollutants, nutrients, and pathogen
reduction and vector attraction reduction (VAR) requirement data, total amount of sludge
disposed, and certification statements.
Rating: satisfactory
Self Monitoring 11rogram:
Compost samples for inorganic pollutants are collected at least once per month as per
NCDENR., Remaining pare etas are monitored at least once per sixty days,
Class A pathogen reduction is demonstrated by rise of alternative #5: use of Processes to
Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP) as per 40 CFR 503.32(a)(7). Temperatures readings are
conducted daily with 6 foot temperature probes at the air intake ports above the reactors.
VAR is demonstrated via option #5: aerobic processes at greater than 40'C as per 40
CT`R 503,33(b)(5).
Temperature data are reviewed manually and daily to detennine compliance.
Rating: satisfactory
Site Review:
The facility is a 20 dry ton per day in -vessel compost facility. The sludge treatment
process includes a receiving station of liquid sludge, centrifuge, mixer, 4 tunnel compost reactors;
and a curing pad. The facility has 2 belt filter presses for dewatering backup. The facility
includes an air scrubber system for odor control.
The US Filter centrifuge de tens polymer aided sludge at approximately 250 gpm, at 6
hours per day and at 4 days per week, The total solids concentration average is in the mid -
twenties. The de catered sludge is then mixed with sawdust on a 1,1 ratio. The mixture is then
transferred to 4 Ashbrook-Simon-Hartley in -vessel reactors. Each reactor volume measures 12' x
I Wx 63'. The reactors operate in a plug flow regime, in which a hydraulic rain pushes the mixture
through the reactor 14-16 inches per "push" and at 1-2 pushes per day. Air flaws through the
reactor to maintain aerobic conditions. Reactor temperatures are measured and recorded at the
air intake ports located on the roof of the reactor building. The compost total solids
concentration from the reactor is greater than 50% TS,
After stabilization through the reactors, the compost is further cured on as storage pad and
operated as a static pile. Temperatures are measured. Temperature data indicate the static piles
can achieve pathogen reduction and VAR requirements also. The static piles are aerated through

NPDES 503Biosolids Hickory e ional Compost'Facilityf, Newton, NC / Compliance E�,aloation Inspection
a blower system.
Rating: satisfactory
Laboratory.
For inorganic pollutants, pathogen, and nutrients, the Consortium rases;
Simalabs of NC
1302 Belmont Street
Burlington, NC 7 1 -693
336-570-4661
The commercial laboratory was not evaluated. Chain of custody records were spot
checked. Sample type and preservation of samples appeared to be within acceptable protocol.
Rating: not applicable
Sludge a dlin lspos l
Monitoring Frequency - Disposal records were spot checked. The rate of production is
reported to be approximately p dry trans per day. From January through October 2003, the
Consortium disposed approximately hall cubic yards. The facility reported that average
density is 21 � 1 lb ft3 and the average natal solids concentration is 58.3%, Extrapolating, the
annual disposal amount is approximately 1,900 dry metric terns and will require the Consortium to
monitor at the minimum frequency of once per sixty days. The Consortium monitors at least once
per sixty days. For pathogen reduction and VAR, the Consortium monitors each batch,
Inorganic Pollutants and Nutrient - records were spot checked. The latest results
were reviewed and were within Table 3 and 1 of 40 CFR 503.13. However, data submitted by
the commercial laboratory were reported in "gas is" basin The commercial laboratory is in the
process ofre-submitting data in dry weight basis.
Pathogen -Reduction -'The most current results were reviewed, The Consortium selected
Class A alternative . Data indicate Salmonella concentrations were within requirements irements and
temperatures were above 'C, as per PF P.
Vector A araction Reduction _ The most recent records were spot checked. The
Consortium selected 40 CF '. 03.33 b option . results reported indicated data were within
requirements.
Rating: satisfactory

North Carolina
December 5, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
MR. GENE H.AYNES, PUBLIC SERVICES MANAGER
CITY OF HICKORY
POST OFFICE DRAWER 398
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA 28603
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Wiliam G. Ross Jr, Secretary
Subject- Withdrawal of Permit Application Package
Application No. WQ0001669
City of Hickory
City of Hickory Residuals Land Application Program
Land Application of Residual Solids (503)
Catawba County
Dear Mr, Ltaynes-
On Novernber 10, 2003, the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit received a letter from Mr. James Kirby, Senior Utilities Plants Supervisor for the City of Hickory
(City), regarding the decision to abandon the above -referenced residuals land application pro raga.
It is the Division's understanding that the City's primary method of residuals managernent is
through composting treatment and distribution as a Class A Eft residuals product (i.e., Catawba ORGRO)
at the Regional Composting Facility (RCF) as permitted under Permit No. WQ0004561 Permit No.
WQ0001669, which allowed the land application of Class B residuals from the City's two< wastewater
treatment plants and water treatment plant, has been maintained as a back -tip prograrn in the event that the
RCF was not operational, The RCF has not experienced, a shut -down in over eight years and, as such,
land application under this permit has not occurred since 1995. In lien of maintaining a permit for the
land application of Class B residuals, the City has developed a cottlaW ency _pj4n that inypLIves hauliMand
_,
disposing of dewatered residuals at the Catawba County landfill.
Therefore, this letter is notification that the Division is withdrawing your permit renewal
application package from the review queue and that the package will remain unprocessed, Furthermore,
please note that Mr. Kirby's letter has been forwarded to the Division's Non -Discharge
Compliance/Enforcei-rent'LJnit to initiate a rescission of Pertrut No. WQO(,X)1669, so that the City will no
longer be responsible for compliance under its conditions,
Please be advised that operation, alteration, expand, and/or change of any residuals land
application program without a valid pern-rit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1
and may suhJect the owner/operator of the program to enforcement action in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.6. Civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation may be
assessed for failure to secure a pertnit required by North Carolina General Statute § 143-215. 1.
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If you have any questions and/or comments regarding this natter, please do not hesitate to contact
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Ms. Shannon Mohr; Thornburg at any time at (l) 7.33- t}S3, extension 353, or at
s han non. thornhurg (Pnc rnarl,net,
Sincerely
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or Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc, Mr. Kevin B, Greer, P.E. City of Hickory
, Alen B. Huffman, Mooresville regional Office - Witter Quality Section
Ms. Peggy Finley, regional Office - groundwater Section
Mr. David L. Goodrich Central Office _ Groundwater Section
Mrs. Ed Hardee, Central Office - Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement, Knit
Permit bile WQ000l669
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lT Michael P. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., secretary
Forth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 9,2003
B. McGee, City Manager
P 0 Box
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Rescission of Land Application of Residual Solids-(50 ) Permit
Permit No- WQ0001669
City of Hickory Residuals Land Application Program
Catawba County
To Whom It May Concern.
Reference is made. to your request for rescission of the subject Land Application; of Residual Solids (50 )
Permit. Staff from the Mooresville regional Office has confirmed that this Perrnit is no longer required
Therefore, in accordance with your request, Land Application of Residual Solids (50 Permit No.
WQ0001669 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future, you wish again to operate a non -discharge system, you must first apply for and receive a new
Land Application, of Residual Solids 5 ) Permit- Operating a non -discharge system without a valid Land
Application of Residual Solids (503) Permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to
10,000 per clay,
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact theMooresville Regional
Office.
Sincerely.
Alan W. Klimek-, P.E.
NC t)
A K° edh Ai MOOREsy
cc- Catawba County Health Department
Mooresville - Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office -- Groundwater section
Central Office — Groundwater section
Non Discharge Permitting Unit
Technical Assistance and Certification
Non Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Central piles WATER QUAt1TON
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
N, C. Division of water (Duality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh„ NC 27699-1517 (1 ) 733-7015 customer service
1 800 623-T748

Date: fI l County: Catawba
To: Non-Discha e PermittineCult Per it e: Cityoffficko
ev _
we : Shannon ftbuM Application No.: MLQP001669
Regional Login l o: # -40
qENEP.A L LAWORMA TZO
1. This application is (check all that apply): El New Renewal
Minor Modification El Major Modification
Surface Irrigation 0 ReuseRecycle El High Rate Infiltration El Evaporation/Infiltration
Lagoon.
Land Application of Residuals Z Attachment 3B included as appropriate Z 503 rcgrrlated
03 excrrsp
Distribution of Residuals E] Surface Disposal
. Was a site visit conducted in order to prepare this report? El Yes or Z No.
L. Date of site visit: Ii
b. Iverson contacted and contact information: &hn Thorn sun. I - er. Inc 704/5 9-t}fl(lil
c Site visit conducted by:N/A
d Inspection Report Attached; Yes or Z No.
. Is the following information entered into the I IMS record for this application correct?
Z Yes or 0 No. If no, please complete the following or indicate that it is correct can the current
application.
For Treatment Facilities:
a.Location: 4014 liver load Hickory NCg d
b. Driving Directions:
ctio
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number:
. Latitude: 9'-48" Longitude: I �-19'- fly
e. Regulated Activities I Type of Wastes (e.g., subdivision, food processing, municipal
nicipal
wastewater): e v�aste�vater dud e
a. I ion(s): See p rarrit renewal applicationforfieldlocations.
b. Driving Directions':
c. I.1'S zS Quadrangle Map name and number:
d. Latitude: _ Longitude:

mogilication sLsfems
1. Are there appropriately certified Cs for the facilities? Z Yes or
Operator in Charge: Robert -Shaver Certificate #:23116
Back-up Operator in Charge. Keith Rhyne Certificate : 15731
. Is the design, maintenance and operation (e.g. adequate aeration, sludge wasting, sludge
storage, effluent storage, etc) of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and
disposal system? 0 Yes or No. If no, please explain.:
. Are the site conditions (soils, topography, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No. If no, please explain, These sites have not been
used since Mav 1995.
Is the residuals management plan for the facility adequate and/or acceptable to the Division?
E Yes or No. If no, please explain.
5. Are the existing application rags (hydraulic or nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No. If
no; please explain:
. Are there any buffer conflicts (treatment facilities or disposal sites) Yes or No. If
yes, please attach a reap showing conflict areas or attach any new maps you have received
from the applicant to be incorporated into the permit:
. Is the typeand/or volume of waste(s) described in' he existing permit correct? Z Yes or
No. If no please explain:
. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Z Yes or No.
If no, please explain:
9. Has a review of the last annual report for self -monitoring data been conducted` Mess or
o. Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: Permittee submitted
a ual re ort or(l. Where has been rio land a Iicastion activity since a of I995_
ICI. Check all that apply: Z No compliance issues; Notice(s) of violation within the last
permit cycle, El Current enforcement action(s) Currently underCurrently under
JCC; ['Currently under moratorium. If any items checked, please explain ,and attach any
documents that may help clarify answer/comments (such as NOV, NOD etc):
11. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit, SOC, JDC, etc. been complied
with? E3 Yes D No N N/AIf no, please explain:

12, Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing
this permit? [:] Yes or Z No. If Yes, please explain:
E VA L UA TI ONN ASV R LE C OOMMMMEEINY DDAA TI ONS
1. Provide any additional narrative regarding your review of the application.: This is a renewal
of This renewal includes new -maps
and
stud ggads qy#wLyThis land eras lied tea ,
2. List any items that you would like NDPU to obtain through an additional information request.
Make sure that you provide a reason for each item:
3. List specific Permit conditions that you recommend to be removed from the permit when
issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each condition:
4. List specffic special conditions or compliance schedules that you recominendlo be included
in; the permit when�jssjja

5. Recommendation: E] Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by
regional office; E1 HoK pending review of draft permit by regional office;N Issue; El
Deny. If deny, please state reasons;
6. Signature of report preparer:
61
n
Signature of WQ regional supervisor:
Date: T/J X--7
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS

ATTACHMENT W ADvroved land ADulicationSite
City of ickory Residuals LanApplication Program
Site/FieldID LandownerLessee/Operator n Latitude Longitude Net Acreage Applicable
Restriction in
Condition IV. 1.
tl _ 1Robert Mauser Catawba 81.17.46 35.36.19 542 GW-A
02-02 ob rt aus r Catawba 81.17.29 35.36.0958.4
02-03 Robert Mauser Catawba 81.17.17 35.36.1819.7 G W-A
b - 4 Robert Mauser Catawba 1.17.15 35.36.12 2.6 GW-A
0 -05 Robeft Mouser Catawba 81.17.12 35.36.01 69.8' -r
02-06 Robert Mauser Catawba 8 1 . 18.07 35.36.15 16.3 ' -A
0-07 Robert Mauser Catawba 8LM01 3536.56. G-A
02-08 Robert Maus r Catawba 81.17A8 35-35.54 56.6 _

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Data- Ma 6.1()0
o E] Forrest Westall, AI
LJ Paul Rawls. FR - C
Debra Watts, C'C -•GW
f C l as n MAIM:
'_'op eS e m to - s
Ken Schuster, RR0
Jim Mulligan, 1 a O-W
El Rickiver, i -W
`opSent to-WtA
tove rL1ey, WSRO-WQS
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DistributeCoie
ThcarnburQT '4
From Shannon Non Permitting
v
linrt
-Mohr ohr -Discharge
Telephone: t l)_.3-5ti 3 ext.
F`crac. �Irb T Q
"-Mail. shannon.thorniaur nurnatl.net
A. permit Number: 3 tItICI�
B. Owner: t rrf ffickor
�� U s
C. Facility/Operation: Cit es i��ta� h�s�d����s i ��ei � �a i�a �a r rrw � � ..,; �" �.
El Proposed 0 Existing
El Facility 0 operation
D. A Iie tion:
1. Permit Type: CS &M) E] Surface Irrigation Reuse El H-RInfiltration
Recycle E Lagoon El GNV ICen-rediation (ND)
For Residuals: sidual.s. Land Apes b&] Surface Disposal
503 El 503 Exempt El Animal
. Project 1 e zqot Minor Mod. . Renewal Renewal wl Mod.
E. C omn ents! ther Information: El I would like to accompany you on a site visit:
This; arts '" li .thr u h the c arks"'� i� ��rs � ti i f�� 1�� re i t.�slyt tore
cinest reviews caI lsit .
Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above -referenced application for your
review", comment and/or action Within 30 calendar days, please tale the following actions
For Rt - v
Return a Completed, FormSRC. Attach Attachment B for Certification by the NDPU ,
EJ Issue an Attachment B Certification from the ISO*.
Remember that you will be responsible for coordinating site visits, reviews, as well as additional
information requests with other RO-WQS and RCS-GWS representatives in circler° to prepare a complete
lete
Attachment Btor certification. Refer to the RPP SOP for additional detail.
For CtC -C WS:
Return a Memorandum with Permit Condition Recommendations.
When you receive this request form. please write your name and dates in the spaces below, make ca grapy
of this shut, and return it to the appropriate Non -Discharge Pernaittin Unit contact person listed above.
RO-WOS Reviewer:
CO-GWS Reviewer:
Date.

,.
0510610
Permit Number WQ0001669
Permit Tracking li
Program Category
Status Project Type
Non -discharge ,
In review Renewal
Permit Type
Version Permit Classification
Land Application of Residual Solids (9 )
Individual
Primary Reviewer
Permit Contact Affiliation
shannon.thomburg
Gene Haynes
ley Box 89
Permitted Floss
Hickory NC
28603
Faillty
�.
Facility Name
MajoriMinor Region
Hickory City -A Sludge/Henry
Hair Mooresville
Location Address
Count
PO Box 398
Catawba
Hickory NC 28603
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name
Owner Type
City of Hickory
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
B. McGee
Past Office Box 398
Hickory NC
28603
Dates/vent
Scheduled
rig Issue Apo Received gait Initiated
Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective
Expiration
09/0 /89 fi /19/92
e ul ed Antly tiee
a ue tedi ecei ed Events
Wastewater treatment and disposal
Igo staff report mceived
RO staff resort requested
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Groundwater comments is quested
Groundwater comments received
utfall NULL
IP aterbody Name
Strearn Index Number Current Class
Subbasin

SERVICES, I
Specializing in today's needs for environmental protection,
516 Roundtre toad , Charlotte, North Cai ofi a 25217-2139 o (a 04 ) 5 9-Cl000 . Fax (7 04) 52 -1 G4
March 13, 2002
Ms. Shannon Thornburg
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Pennitting nii:
512 forth Salisbury Street
Raleigh North Carolina, 27604
Re City of Hickory
Land Application Permit Renewal lQ000166
Catawba County
Dear lv'#s, "Thornburg,
Please find attached the renewal application for the City of Hickory laird application
program WQ000 1 6. Please note the following:
1 the City of Hickory rises land application as their back-up program,
, A recent'biosolids analysis is not available. The City currently goes to a
compost facility with their biosolids The City will use alkaline
stabilization to meet pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction.
In the event that land application has to be used, an analysis will be
performed prior to any event and submitted to the State for approval. For
the sake of this renewal, I have attached the biosolids analyses from the
1997 renewal.
3. The field numbers and acreage for Robert Hauser have been changed
from the original permit. This was done due, to the fact that old buffer
maps were not available at the time of preparing; the renewal package.
The actual land tracts are the same as in the previous permit.
If you have any questions, or request additional information, Tease call me at 1- C1 -7 -
7 or e-mail me at [e-mail].
A Carylon Company

Application for Permit Renewal
Land application of Residual Solids'
City of Hickory
Catawba Count
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0001669
Prepared For:
City ofHickory
O. Box 398
Il c ory North Carolina 28603_.,..
Prepared By:
Bio-Nomic Services, Inc.
516 Roundtree Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 282l
March 2002

Table of Contents
L Non-43edicated Residuals Land Application Programs Form
11. Residuals Source Certification Attachment
111. Watershed Classification Attachment for Residuals Programs
IV. Landowner Agreement Attachment
V. Farm Site Summary -- Robert causer
VI. Cumulative Loadings
VH. Spill Response Plan

State of North Carofina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of NVater Quality
NON -DEDICATED RESIDUALS LAND APPLICATION PROGRAMS
(T111S 1,­01?tA4,A,1,4)'RE /11/0 TOU3111[1) R)R I !SE,4,SAN' ORIGINAL)
Application Number: (to hc complec"d 1w [)WO)
GENERAL INFORINIATJON (See Insti-tiction, 13.),
I. Applicam's name:
2Sioning, official's name and title; Toni Norion
T
3, omplete mailingaddress of applicant-. Cit tj i kc i
P,O, Box 399 'A NH
..........
City: State'. NC Zi_28603)
Telephone number- ( __828 294-0861 Facsintile number- 828 294-1740
E-mail address,
4. Name and coniplete mailing addiess of contact person andJor consultiins firma who prepared application:
Johns, I son Bio-Nornic Services, Inc, 516 Roundtree Rd,
Zip- 28217
Citv: Charlotte State', V,
Telephone number: ( _70 529-0000 m.Facsintile nUrnber: 1
E-n-rail address- o ig idaro-nornic.com _ ffL -- ---------- - ------ - -
5. COUnty where residuals land application program is headquartered- C ataawba
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6, Courity(res) where residuals source-ggencrating facilities are located:
7, COLIT11YOe"S) Where land application sites are located: Catawba
.. . ..............
8, Fee submitted: S 0,00
............ . .. ..
H. PERMIT INFORNMATION-,
1. Application is for: 0 new, rj trioditred, E7, renewed perrna(check all thwapplyy
2. 1 I'this application is being submitted to rcriew or modltN an existing permit, provide the f0ltowing:
the perrninUmber
the most recent issuance (late, 09/03V97, and the expiration date 08/3 1 `02,
Daw ofmost-tecently certified Attachment A
D,nQ, ofmo-st-recently ceitified Attachment B: N/A
M: NDRLAP 02V
Page of, OrdcI

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division ofWaler Quality
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07// FORA1 A I 1 1111", PHOTO( '0I l,if!) MR t "SE'�, 'I A OR 4 P'1'%A L)
Applivatioij
L GENE'RAL INFORMAJ ION (See litortiviion W) J
I Applicant's name, . .... L,iky' (L Ick-'('11A
2, Signing official's naine and title: ige L12jneS - I'Llblic Set vices ly In �ml-
j
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City ot'Ifickory
140' BOX 398
City: I I tekory State, NC Zip� 286013
Telephone number: 294-0861 Facsimile number- L%" 294-1740
F*-maii address:
4Name and complete mailing address of contact person and/or consulting firm who prepared application"
John Si 'hIrornps� Ilia-NoTnic Sgyices, Inc. 16 RouTultree R&
City: _—('11arlotte State" —,.NC Zip, 2821
Telephone numbm� 529-0000 Facsimile riumber: ( ."'.'704 i 529-1 (AS
U-mad address: oi'ftce{ai}bio-titaiiitc.coi,ii
5Corimy where reSiCILMIS Lind application provi-am is licadquarteredl- Catawba
6. County(est where residuals source-.generathig C=Iiticsare locate& Catawba
7. Count'i,,(ics) vvlierc land application sitesare located. Calawba
8, Fee submitted: $ OM
11. PERIMIT IN FORMATION -
I , Applic.,mort is for. [:) new, modified, renoved permit (cliech all that apply),
1 Il'this application is being submitted to renew oi- mod11%, all existing pet nin, provide the 1,011km Ingi
the permit number _jk' OLXL1069
the most recent issuance date 09�'03,�197, and trite expiration datc 08,31,412,
Date ofmost-icceritly certified Atrachment A- NIA
DMC Ot'1110MAVCellflY ce-itified Attachment B: N "'A
FORM, Nl)l,',[,AP 02"02
Page 2 4,1! -) Altachment Order I

.t. (`Iie, , all that apply tst the requested laeaaaaat aaaoddicanon
I\CRE.rASE DFICRF.' SI, tlae a aaaasiaaaasaat permilled raaa€aaaaal dry tcaaaaaa c lm crostita:a ivs12daaAs
seaaa: Labe e, l",W'lif, i 1 tt l t< a tlaaa t s itaa , imi
a flrlaiicaatiaaaa Eaacstrasat.
E \I)I ItI l.FA E residuals scaaa c--geneiatiaag 1116hltiIWS) t0ifi'0111 tlacrser ceraihCd f0f
this residuals laiael application laloglan-R,
INCRE".ASI- M DEXRI'Alil, tlae net ctaaaE'C assoctiited ar°atl'a land applications, ;aims) caas`rcwly
certified fOr dais Wsaelaa is hand application lar�ea�akaaaai
ADD F ltEI F'r1 hand aalalalacast o site(s) to/from (hose certadWd lass flat, aeslalaaaads4
laaael aLtlalie',atacsri Pacavaa"atta,
I I I I",Ji Ei"bPltlaaa: Rt MctasUMICs Ia�a C liu a b t changed ed due tcl tat, "fold bul'i, aaa l aw
1. Who,. all lay: rk°s ataaasablc i(-)I'the day-to-day of the residuals land al',q)kcatio t program:
Pe°raaatttee or Z fesiclraals aaaaaaagsaaaetat firaaa If a resiaftrals a a aaatttagctamtt ftrsat, complete tla
d'call m areas:
#aat'aaa contact petson and title: David Motif
Firm raataac and ei aaaplete mailing addl-ess: Lliea-Noraaie Services, Inc.
`Its Rsaundtree feel,
city; Charlotte arlotte slate_ NC Zile: 28217
Telephone aataaaaber i _.' 4t_ `a aci 0000 � Facsimile number t ..704 529-164S
E-mail address: il�. ��€taafaica-aacaaaaic.cearat
List the Opeiaatcra In Responsible ("haarge (t. RC) and all Back -ASP ORCs for the residuals land aapplicataaasa
program, theca cernficatacaaa numbers, and their affiliations in the following to lem
Designation � akttalr ataratt Ce fifty aficrea
! waaaaaLaar-
RC Robert Shaver l C"ily of4Hickory WWTP
Lkic:l Lila 011, € Keilh Rhyne C`il} esl t sc.l ol, =:41
:ice tag al<a lei
ORCS
i lit applicable)
K a n ()R ataaal a leeasst one, Back,Up LTC ace not cm-te ntly designmed For this residuals land application
prouriaaaa, pacat'acle the candidates' names, affiliations, and all estimated taaaae schedule for each candidate's
cc m,plettacasa tad` the aequiaael taaas'aaa asl school and certification test
IaCYI M-1 NDRI .tl"t)'_?=q62 d}<aa t' .4 eat 5
AI tZaclIII ICIat 01 LIt•I I

3. t'crr�ihala.te die lsallowing tables regarding management orthe reskkwls land alalalw atmw l rogrmrr
n "tzraa-rig
rdtlr r �a�tatt ta7aatathaiii.DasadiWANl generated
Irk A! ra•,aelitWals faaciliks as cunenHy celfieel and pr;alieewd fear d,°e°rid mitmn "iih T
aN dre,aamn sarael hst Me re°whh art Ow W,i", Wc,
Niaxtinuniraraiuunt eaCt`a:a9ielaraals tar bec°c•rtafteel ➢M28 _ elan tkaais lien year
PAN Porrraats eat PAN per Ltty f oaa Poartrali of PAN 1wr Year
t tt��ka;�ad�=e{ 6a k°,-arena t s
Surface 1 Incorporation Dior°faaee trreoataomiron �
or Injec ion or Injection
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I rist 1 e aa° See Auaclied
'd ai z=�e�lew_-!i Sri ila t, i
l
Fix e:� a �aa �,l�a�araiiir
b. L anti " a rlir°rrt raaa S4 , (Ise daaar�at fyj?r SUrtam atize information regarding the land applicalion sites as
utram"y certified and pruposed for certification Qtlr tliis appidatra n:
(Augury III IN Acrus Cumumms
Crops Forest or plantation 10
Row C r oils a 44.8
d
Hay { 241 6 Hay fields also Used for pasture
d
Pasture"
t
i € d rilaa . ?k` 6-
d
Methods SirataCC
Irie:earporation or Inje rhon 44,8
Restrictions YearRound 2116
Seasonal 691 0205: need kaeaririat betcsre application
tt.rtal, lti l
C. c s'ladraaals aatrcd Aa tc arraarra , raraairarp Determine the minaaaium aucage ag requu,e d to land �q)ply the
resreltials as cruwndy certified and 'proposed for certafacation assotnrrag the sca:aaaraos Listed irl tlae
fealleaw hn WIN:
Assumed F .'acres Required Using, I Ac;ms ICeclr hTd I;kin
AlapH ation Date First -Year ,11AN Coo entrations Five -Year Maximum Adjusted IMA"
(r"la.rvr'AM'rrr_") Concentrations
Surface ` Incorporation of- Surf'Ir.e � Incorporation in
laaa trerrr fradc�c°tiara
r ;
Ott r
ISO
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FORM: NDRI AP 02A)2
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4, Idewil'y and provide a plan its well as ;a Schedule to acsO€V iSSLIeS [that �Vaaalld Ias-CVCaia Al Of the WSR111"al
casrrc^aatl�b> cQrrafrecl and laronostacl Matt certilacataaatt to be land aalapliecl kcitlatotat exceQ(fillU aLtraitsa,taric Taw, or
c'rral,itiahz,, am" chl' North tlh t'aaoliaaaa's slaanaiard persi-in +zondiir ns i-IONcaEasaaa: t-c-siduals Itthsad aalala6� ,atga�sa l�taa �ra��asat
(c.,^^, not caa�:ane'la storaal.e, not �~saowula land, etc,): he t a�t�Efickoi tows land is:artsaasa as thell l�tisiala-ham
1,IasE . l`hai City c:tlriellL v' tA'i�sa�erra tlacia is iciar rl it as �:t ahh�rst�ra; � rc i11ty. ll' laatacl aaahtal� aatieaar �� raJ�aaa
ar•ya cl: =iiai r Site <atachaa;aarOsc that cccatald allail it Iataal a activities, a be titter
thtcl,S Wtaailai be W#Irrecl
Applicant's Certification:
1. Gc;aae Ilavn s attest that this application for C1ty n f llic kotv
Laatacl a li aticat +a csi gals has been reviewed by me and is
accaaratc and complete to the best of my knowledge, I understand that the Division of Water Quality may not
a:earatlaact as technical review of this programand approval oesa not constit to as variance to saes' rules or sfsataate:s t ales s
specifically granted in tiaepertaait Further, any discharge eat`residuals to su f�ac waters or the land will restall in all
immediate eraforccraaerht action, which may iaaclUde civil penalties, irhlranctive relief, ataal,aar cai [-aural prosecution. I
will make no claims against the Division of Water t eaaal'ity should as condition of this permit be violated. [ also
understand that if sell required parts of this application are not completed arid that it' all teyaaired supporting
information and attachments are not included, this application paacka�c will be aetzarraeel to thac as asrcoraaplete. "Saataa:
Its accordance as ith North Carolina General Si attates § 1 3�-> 15.OA and y 14 3- l 5 013, any person w no knowingly
males air), false statement, representation, or certific:taticaah rat ally application shall fw 4lataIty cit` o Class
rniscietaaeanor, which unity include a titre aaiht to exceed $10,000 as Nvell ,is civil penalties tip to .$2 5.060 tact c iolaatioir
Si aaathtac; Date: k
THECoMPj,x,rED APPLICATION PACKAGE,
I`rat.'LU' DI"vCi:ALL SUPPORTING Ll"+1LYOL MATI(Dl'r . N'D MATERIALS,
,
SHOULD BE ;;ENT ` 6 THE FOLLOWINGDDRE Sa
"tifDRTH L"`. Rat. LINA D L" R`L'Mli::` T OF ENVIRONMENT .* N NATI.=RAL L LiafaOl4'L 1" S
DIVISION OF WA`IT L QUALITY
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
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1617 l+IAIL. SERVI.CE CENTER E 512 NORTH IL 1SAI,tfSBt''I i' S°I`tZEF I` 5t't`1`I,' 1211
I a Ll�,lt:ll, NORTH t.;AROL,INA 27699-1617 RALCAGIJ, NORTH 27604
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (91 ) 7 -50t§3

State of North Carolina
Department offiliviroijinent and Natural Resources
Division of Water QtIality
RESIDUALS SOURCE CERTIFICATION ATTACHMENT
USE ISAXOR/GIVA I-)
The Division of ItVater Quality (Divisicoo ivill not con si(ler this attacholent forill to Ile Colliplete
11111ess all (Ile i list ructirovs at-C followed, Failline to fi"Mo8v tile ills t 1-tictioll's (o- to subilli( .all ofthe
re(joired iteols till tell(] to a(lditional applicatioll plaacessing and I-eview tittle
or 11wrt, I I aJ(n,,wal em I or.lor al I eleciron I C IVISlola of fhi"rpo"Ilf. I tSr 1 0 111 -1 ivh viic at hit1k, ),,1?2o, ei it -�vt,ric w rta to Ip i�
INSTRUCTIONS TOIJIF APPLICANT:
A. Attaclinleto Forriv
Do not submit this attachment forni for review without a corresponding residuals program application
form (Forin NDRUAII).
An chan-es to this anchrrient tbrna will result in the application package being, returned.
For ncyk, residuals programs or renewed residuals programs, stibillit a s te attachment fOrm fiu- cacti
Z- -!WL
reSidUals source -generating facifity to be certified for this residuals pro-rairr.
For niodified residuals programs in Miich any modification to the certified residuals -source
acilities is proposed, submit a se r—ate1attachment form or tirly those reSidLI'MS S0UrCQ,--enCriuioZ0 facHitres
----
that are affected by the propcosed modification, D
Hic attachureat should be organized prior to In the kfflowing order 6.e,j bi t4oilfvNm,
+ Amichnient Order 2, Residuals Source Certificatlou Attachment (Form RSCA
Attachment Order 2-ic Vicinity inap
Atulchnient Order 2-h. llroccss fow dia0 rmn amfor narra(ive
Attachnien Order 2-c, for residuals gat oductiorl tate,
Attachment Order 2-d: Sampling plari�
Attachment Order 2-q� Laboratory are aKtical reports and operational dated
A I I forms arld Mlidatrce documents refierred to in this attsichineirt forril irlav be, doh - i ��j jojj�lj�ti,(# WIMP at h [t p-,10h 2o, en r,st ate. tic. us /ndpU!,
It. Residuals Sotit-ce-Generating Facility Information:
Attach as vicinity tnap that shows, the location ofthe fiaciliiy and Meets all rifflie criteria in the latest version of
the doculnera entitled "Gurdance for the Prepration of VicrnitN'/BLItTLr Maps fta- North Carolina Residuals
Perm itt im—, Pi oorarris
zl�
,Attach as detailed narrative an&or process How diagrarri that describes how the residuals tare LC) Ile gellelated,
treated, processed, and stored at the Cacility,
All ach as quantitative justillication for 1he value provided iii Itell) 1, 8. EWSUre that Ille tMIOL11,11 01' reS dWlk
listed is file IMANhollnl MVICRIM expected to be generated by tire facility for flic lil'c of the permit [it addi6on,
CoSUre that this aniount is equivalent to that Which is aICLtrally to be land applied, rfistribUted, and or disl,)(.)sQd.
inclttdlnp-, anv chemicals, arriendrivents, or other additives that are added to the residiials during processing
C. Residulds Qtnility Information.-
c' Attach at detailed sarnpling pUi tier the residUals source -generating lacility. Ensure that the plan identifies
saitipling, points, sampling frequency. saniple type, as %vell as tire Divisicin-cerfificd laboratorN to bC used, [it
addition, ensure that the plan details how tire facility and/or the residuak are monitored rear- any applicable
pathogen reduction as vector attraction reduction requirements. Note that all sarnpling I -Ind HIM1i101IT11'
be compicted on the residuals as they are to be land applied, distributed. andior disposed -
Attach reporls for ad laca-aror\ amd)SeS Used to conilfleie this attachrivent t'Orm Afton documenualon that
die tllcdit,� complies and'or tiiQ rCSOLUJIS' ccrriipai A Ith 111% applicable pathogen reduction and kc,,cror
iffraCHMI reduction requnementsKCIICNed W'SICILNk,' drogranis and modkied resickuds progranis are e
fi-0111 111k lVtf,lirenieril as long as file facility as lei :(tm:lWv eCllifled I'M thiS rCSi(JLJdlS rice
chart -es ill Ilic generation, treatment, fu-0cessimp, 111dor, storage arc propoNe& .Illd (hil a land
evera has phwLin the dast three \-ears, Hiis exemption \vdl not be
allo%ved unicss a 11 three ofthese criteha are niet,
hern 11. " does not have to be coruplcled For facilities that are less than (i In desknl flow thal trQM
1, dolliestic xvastewater ol)lv,
il\ of Hickory
Check all that ;ippli;,`,,'FAV RESII)LIALS PROGRAM KLNI--WI 1) RL-ISIDUALS PRO(MANI
11 IN"CRI-Ast-, El DEC. KLASI Iliv maxMI11111 p?erlllillCd MIIIIIZIl dr-I WIIMIIIC f(A- INS i'CSidilAS SOUT'Ce-
cernfivd for this residuals pogram,
I 'ORNNI. RSCA 02'02 1 aryl ` Allachment Oita '

CIII lei 11: llu,mIdlimpowd 1 -0-1 WWS
This rc,"),lduals k) h1flll 010�C Celt Ited I'll I I,'
Icsiduals 13logIM11,
RESIDIJALS SOURCL-GENERATING FACILITY INFORNIATION(See Instruction B.):
1. Name (it facllnyli-enry,fork WWTP and Northeast WWTP
2, Facility pernill: holder, I I'll
1-'WlMV 11CI-11111 hOILICt' IS MIC& oire),Y E] federal, E] state. S local governincia, or El Pil"tw.
I'acility permit iiumbcrNC0020401 and NC0040797
Facility permil NSLIC(l 1-)y icheek one): 0 Div, cd'\Vatet Quality, 1)1,.% of' Enviromilenizil 1-leatthof
(-,)ther(explain:
2t: Ifthe facility permit is not issued by theDiv, Of Watel QUakly, complete the following,�
a. Facility contact person and title: Robert Shaver - Wastewater Platt _S iLvirvisor
Facility complete mailing address- CIL, (,I IhAoty P.O. Box 398
Ci t y: ....... fl i c k- I) r-v stateNC Zip- 28603-0398
Teleptione number: ( 828 ) 294-0801 Facsimile number- (1 828 l apt 4-1740
11-111all address
1), 1:acility complete locatlon address: 4014 16ver hood
(,ItV: H I c, k o I w.State: N(' Zip: 28602
County., Catawba
Latitude: 35" -, 3948" ----and longitude: 81" - 19' -
4. Pfflj-)ose of the facility (check one):
neatment of muriicIipal wastewater, ureatmem of 1001,Nt doinestIC a%7 astewater,
ircarment of'potable water, [] treatment of100%) Industrial %astewatel%
treatment ofinduatrial Nvastewater mixed with doors tic wastev,,ater. m
domestic)
(approximate pereentages: industrial and
othel, ke\Pjaim
5 is the facility required to have an approved pretreatment prog,,iam: Z yes
EJ 110
Iliyes, please specify whether or not such as pretreatment has been approved: yes rto
fi. Facility permitted"desigpi flmv- -- of -- MGD and ficicility average daily tlow3 0 INAGD,
T Nlamrmmn amourit, of residuals to he certified for this Ideflity: 1.028 c1 -,m
E C E
W AT F (�i )ALPY SE"CMON
Fat LIISIDF�MIG -ERNA !jfNG
F()KNIMCA (I-M12
Am -lent Ordel 2
'Ichn �

I 1jectif t1ae Uhswing rpareliaa.i liv aMinn and siaatmuc a uhurres 3avail able at We I501I.V:
I ype ataael s aaltanw or msiduaal: tae;ataaanit _Il4c mo_ - 43JU)
1 pc atacl scalunie; taFacsadcaals stcaraa,'c. 0 C., outside as¢ acr,aduaals'treMataaawatt ahaaa?s'l
IL ItESIDUAI.,S titfaClATY INI," lkINt.' TION (See Instruction C.):
L `llaec,°dy WAWA .ietta A are regulated tattc{er (check olle' E,'� 4ta G"1=1 ta,at�t 5il -1 cat .], 40 t""FR llaaal ?5,7
Qa al;' it aesaduaals are intended tart (check true):
Wd .=ylrtaltc rtcraa Distrabnata n (Alms A tat Fcpovaakrna .
C'c nipleCe ;all hems EXCEP'1` 1fc°aaas II. 4b— 4c"." 71).;.aaati "pTC.
y Land Ala1>h"taaaaa (Class B or I.cluNaletat),
C'calaatAae »alt atoms Eft EPT Iteraas 11. 4a,, 4c,. 7aa , and 7,c ,
Surface Disposal.
AatWlere talc items EXCEPT Iteraas 11. 4 a . 41r., , 7aa- 7b- and 8:
, Itaa rrdoustUme Werrr arty iris. (,,o npleta: Me taDlkas iaap to demonstrate that the iestcturals aaae Iron_
hazardous under ITCRY
;a. Are the resadatals am lasted in 40 CFR §2613 1-§261 13;
If yes, last dram itttmbcallsl: _.m.
b, Specify whether cw not the residuak exhibit any of the claaralcieristics defined by 40 i"11 61,21-"
261.14: Q yes 51 no. Fill in the Iu,6Ecasc i g l abler a iElt Hie trestills of ilic Lust toxicity
charaacacatstac: leaching procerk e ITUI.1'1 aitaaabim as W as thoscr farr tear"rosivily, agrastabihly, anti
aeaac tis ltr": laboratory Pace 1ala alD'rit cal cacl dated of'aaraaaly, as; _ 01 10 tt
Passed cerrrersi ity test yes ease. WL w s:aa. i? lrlt < 12 31:
Passed wuittability tat; lies. �..� no. Flashpoint ........ Ly 1> 140`I:l"
INs ed wacidvft { rest: C] yes El no, I1(.'s;- 11 ing,,I, (".: s ) & tFS; aatw, lswl
{t0),
i C LP Parameter �F An It+ � teat I'�.L I� I'aea aEaaa cra � h.larrlt � I� �trtt
I
E
a'waa;;'d 1ltrtrt t o a i a'ataM*�°L.,f ;aaai�a'.i
a eaaac NO W IIGx.aclaiaraaalr asf etc t) 1 N
B aritttar 1010 ii.1 1 l WxaaclaltAw l .3-Bu adre ne N, l l
Berman tl y KY D 1 cxsclalcaaca:.tlaz€as. ; ) ND
____._...w# _... _._..
{"llaasit�rta l.f) `s i',17 � c caaa,l a � tl ~ail
C w hon Ata aclalcara e tt 5 m D 1.;a :laaaaca \ D
.........
('laltaacl�aaac� 0,03 °rw1.R it 2 MAN',',
FORM: RWN 0102 Page 1 of X Atnic laraacerat t trdce 2

TABLE C3LE CONTINUED 1•'I2OM PREVIOUS IOUS I'MA, A, * *:
TC LP Parameter ! Limit Result i `l'CCA' P arametei- 1.an1it IC�saalt l
i'laltarCalcarrtt OM N la Nlethyl lala l fc6casi l ?0i9,ts
t laeeat7aeaarat 5.0 Nta Nitrobenzene 'tt
rta (fcscal 2000 I Pens achloropheraa"cl itrat tl \if
ca-C Pascal 200,0 N t 11 s effire° , a} ND
t r seal 200 CD Sc lerrtraaraa 10 ND I
Cresol 200.0 Nave" lr � NDt a
'' 4-lD ltl,(l ° lD yeti aalalaaa retlaa lera a, r Ala
1,4 lDic"hlcttcaklenze to 7 5 Ca f cas alaheiie it NJ)
1.2-DIcItIoroethane 0 5 N,ID Ca.2 NJ)
l,1D ic..hloroadivl ne0,7 N Ii ; ?,t, WI`r"lchltatca la trol 400,0 sND
2:,4-Dirtitrcatcaheea e ().l_'s N ID 2,4,6-Tric:l7)laroph t of ?.tl ND
Endrin O) 02 N D 2,4,5_7'l' ( ilvex) 10 1
NI)
_.
Ileptachlor jt,cl;ts Hydroxide 0.00 4D,001 3 l Vinyl Chloride 0.2
4. Metals 1Delea-aaainalion: Complete one of the fialleawaaag, tables (i.e., as applicable) tea -c lettaaaraatratc that the.
resiaiaaals efea not violate theceilinv concentrations farm metals tcaulatecf a ndcr 40 CFR Part 0 , or 40 (TR P arl
2 i7 "
ak _
aa. 7-rrr• Class A rr«r a!!.;q ijv(Llc nt: l=ail iaa the follo, mu uI le s� ith the aest"Itts of the latest ata.alvses 0 e.; caaa at
dry weight basis) for Elie fcal➢o-,�atag to tal paraaiataters labosaTorv:
and elate of analysis:.
Pamataaetea ,naalasis Parametev i Ceiling Monthly Resnit
ICe aaaa ccl Concentration� A a.a a ag I
Cor Veaaaaa4ttata4; b8 NC Concentration I
at Resiclaaaals art,
Regulated Under..., t'aract:'ln a Oae�g," o a" 11 Ca.;a E
•ft.r CFR Paits 257 and 50_1, 75 �
.�rseraae ,e � -fl
40 CFR arts 1 , C
' .m'� �' easel pia0 aadlUitana S2 .1 d ;
-lad t i R Parts 257 and 503 Lead 840 BCD{D
i
40 CFR farts 252 and S03 meaeeary 17
a
-fir 4 F Parts 25areal i0l
Ifials°`b eaaar as a
eta , l
i 40 t l h l'<rrts 25 7 and stet 1 Nickel 420 420
40t°CT 11a rts2 7atacl tla � Selc^taiaEaat l()Cl ltt()
0 t °l It Paris 2' i` and iO3 Zinc 2,`ttlia
laCDRNt E SCA 02M2
Part a t
R achutaeM tDtaiea 2'

h tin- (lass B L Ef adta'#i!d'JfP: Fill ill theFtallaatiO mg table NVIlla dw It:SUhb a.la Lhe la ICS1 aia,aF�.;WS (I c, On zC
A4`:kt^It W War kn dw WwEiT tQ1cud
pua}twIaN Woraltory:
aa�il d a c of aaa alysis:
......... ........_ ......... ..... ._.......
FC as aaaatW Ata.aFa«4a4 Fla*CFaaal d
.... _.w..,... _. _
Parameter
,.. ... _._ ...
� Ceiling
.. ,...
� Result
Faaa" F'Ca"aaifttla g by NC
Concentration �
#t`Resialaaaal4 are Regulated Fader-1
�
r}rl,,.'}t )
fin
0 C `1 R I'mu 257 and 503�
Mew
75
�
*1 CFR I",arts 257 and 503
i aa.Faaaunn
Fta t l'.li F's77
arts � and 503
Copper
a 4300
40 (R Pans 257 and 503
1 xaacl
840
CI CFR Pans 257 anti 503
r Nifewaary
57�
F
40 C'FR Parts 257-and 503
_ MoIvlacFenurn
�.
Oil C F R Farts 257 and 503
Nickel
420
40 ("Fad. Nina 257 and 50
100
�
0 i Fe It Puts 257 and 501
i We
7500
., r a u iic�, L).,Npa��sgla AH lay be i�aa3Frae�m
l ai,F._� a�1h Ow rc*�taFaa or w haws, a natlro'�,.�;
CL _ on <a dly
wellathum) laaa the following aaaaatal paaraaaaaa
wrs: Fal aaaatory
aaaaG:F dais of aaaaa[ysas.
Pa"meUr Aa1d1 & Re'gWred
I C.laa & Lilam*
Sk alai claa'raaaalaa
c l
NOW
for Permildng by 54KC
1ta F&a"upoily Lines
Zia
i
al Reside gals are Regulated Under... (M la'l S)
� (In't r'kg)1
}dP,t dm�
r
40 C F R Pans 257 am! 503
� 0 Faaat < 5
30 W)
10
i
40 C.'F°'R P a;ts 2'5 ° aaaaa6 503
25 but < 50
4 E N)
ON
�
40 C F'F'w Pans 257 and 503
`h$ but c 7.5
9 � 60
270
0
i
40 (TR Pans 257 and 5U3
75 but < 100
46 ' � Cat)
m�.
� 320
40 C F R Pests 57 and 503
� IOU but. 125
33 360
3190
40 ('Palo, Pans 257 and 503
v 125 but < l50
63 450
E 4e20
l 40 t`Fa"R Pans 257 and 505
o 150
73 aatlti
41)
y
}
F'ORNI: RSC A 03'Cp'r I%gv 6 of "", ." nt w6ament MAT 2

5 Nmr-, illi - L'onVioe Ow lbllowuqi�
a, "I wal solids:
h. HH in the Ulu"ing We wah die mmilts of fiw Eatest analyses (�,c , on a dry k\eizdit basis) tor the
k0ming ntunent and tutcronnidem paranwatena bilmatory:
aml dwe of artalysis:
Ftesull
Aluminum
AmirlothwWrogen
(Alumn I See Attached Analysis
— - — -
-------
NwawNRnw Nkmgm
P11
Phosphorus
Pw osmuni
Wum
Tom! KjOcludd Nitrogen
c, t 'snig 11w resuhs hswd in Item IL 5b, above, calculate Me sWIrn adsorption ration (SARf
d, Speci(y the mineralization mate to be uwd in cOaTaNg di c pAwt axiiiiable nkrclggen (PAN) or Me
iesidUals- IX, This rate is a Z det'auft vakle 01' n LICILKIfly established,
Ifthe iesidtials are not gericowd from time tremmm of nwnkipl at domestic waste,katei, explani or
pmide whaical'justification as m ",hy Me selcuted dchuh value is apgophaw to be iWphed to Oboe
(Akidate Me PAN For die resrdtails (he. on at dry -xight basis{ and hAt the resuhs in the Alkwing UK
Application Nif'41od iNc-
it Si Val 1, "
PAN Alaximum Adjusted
PAN
(mgmg
Sudke See Ana aIan d
Arc He: ie'sajuals are a regastere(,t ICIUNCr WIM We N( Department or AgnICURUFe and ( oi)s[wncr
saxwes: E] yes tg no. If y4m, provide date ofiegimmon approval:
the k;imcm registnation munbt�r:
'md dw & W ma equwalmu: h. and
FORNT RSCA (12012 INge 7 oi A"admumn ()Met 2

0, 01110' P0111,101ilS 000-11tinatiotc Spccify wheth,,n w TI(A thcre ale '111" o1ht:1, Pollulants ol, concnl ill 111l"
remduak and list the 1-c's'llIts of 111C latest aualYses
7. Patho.-totReduction Defermill.16oll. sm:uk cNhl':h alwmlative(sl vrffl hC used lo mccl kic
I Cd U C IT t I I C0.j U I I-C I I I k� I I IS
it. 1"or Class 't or Eyyirledent:
A fecal coliform density that is, demonsualed to be less than 1,000 MPN Per giant oftoial dry solids,
A sulmoneflu sp, (tensity that is demonstration to be less than 3 "RUIN per 4 grams oflotal dry sofids,
AND one ofthe f'ollowing, (except for residuals regulated under 40 CFR Part 257 that are to be distributed):
Ej Alternative 1 [40 CFR §502302 la)(3)1 - "Funic Femperature Compliance.
.!(curative 2 [40 CFR §503.32 (a)(4)] - Alk'ahneTreatment,
Alternative 3 [40 CFR §503.32 (a)(5)] - Prior Testing fOr EnteriC Vift'IS/Viable I felininth Ova,
E] Alternative 4 [40 CFR §503.12- (a)(6)] - No Prior" Tesling for Flurvnc Vlms'VlabkI lelmmill 0t.i
Ej ,'khernative 5 [40 C'FR � SO-1-12 (a)(7)] - Process to Furlhei Reduce Pathoucris (1111-11.11),
Specify olwi ' CompostIng, 0 hew (hymu. E] pasret-IlIzation,
L-j thernraphdre aerobic diuestion, El beta ray irrachatioll, tar Ej gainnia ray irrn,adiatio
Alternative 0 [40 CFR §50,' 32 PFRII-Lquivalent Plocess,
Explain:
h, For Class B or Equivalent:
A 1wrtiative 1 [40 CFR §50332 (b)(2)) - Fecat Coliform Density Dearac ns I ratio it
AIM-11LInve 2 [40 CFR §503-32 (l,,i,)(3)j - Proce to Si.-,nificantly Reduce flathogtms (1114"'11)
Specify one: aetoblcdigesuon, E] airdrym-, E] anaerobic digestioii,
composling, In o>r linic stabihzatton
E) Alternative 3 [40 CFR, §50332 (b)(4)] - PSRP-Equivalcmi Process
Explain:
Not Applicable - Ret'LlIated under 40 CFR PuTt 257 Nvi0i NO Domestic Wastewater Contribution,
Alternative for Sudece Disposal Un its OnI y 40 C11 R §50" .33 (b)(I I Sot Mdler �@merial I c
Select One ofthc Class A m F'qLHV13lC1lt PM11012CII Reduction Ahc1l)-mvcS In Hem It- "i, abu\'-
Sded Chle Ofthe k�SS B Or 1-Vfivflmt Palllwen Reduction Alteniafives art hero 11 711 abo%t:.
Not Appilcalik— 40('1 R' llm( 2`7 %%ifli ('(MMbUTi011,
FORNI: RS'("A 0,11M, N of 'N Amichmem ( kd:l

't�ctsat tt(J-11 JIM RCdLICti0tt U)cterminalmion: ;specify whi h altCHICIII'V (S) IVIII bV O'St'd U) RaCCI the Vk%lof
.rttras:UM) redrrctrarrr (cclrtire¢t eats:
I Altomative l 140 f°l If �stf ' (la)(1)1 - , .... Vo attI( Solids ksaaftactrwtta (Acrtwhic A�11ta^r(tbi I)r
Its nattrc 2 140 t°1°1C §5011. 3.t (la)(2)1 - Ilk Dx, bench Sr:atc lc°st R 3n, rrrbw IiitM).
.. Mu2nintrtc 3 140 (''FR §503.1;3 (la)(3)] - ?(t-l)ay Bench Scale Feet (A -obi
Alicintttive 4 140 CIIT §50.1.33 (b)(4)1 - ~aJ)C,ifie ()X, Ig ra Liptake lyric Icat (Ati'ub w~' lar«rc°,trw Mr
A 11criiative 5 140C F` §503 13 (la)(5)] - 14-f),ry," en,,rlrtt" llro esso;,;
Alienialive 6 140 (TR §50331m3 (b)(6)] - Mka8trw Stabilization,
Alternative 7 140 ( R 503 (h)(7)1 - d. i tru ot-Stabilized Rc%ra LKII3-
Alternativ [wltYt`F€C ,5(0._ 3 (la)(8)1 k DI-)'iWU LI Insiabilizatal ReSi lttal
L] Alm -native 9 140 CFR 503.31 (h)(9)j - lnjectrora.
C-j Alternative 10 (40 CFR §503. ;; (b)( i(t)j lricorporrtion.
Alternative forSuifice Disposal Units Only [40 t"FR §s"503 " (la)( l l )1 - SofliOlhet, Material (`over,
Alternatives k)r Animal Processing Residuals Only
C
Specify one: ] infection, L incorporation, or [:] lirtaa ,addition to raise pH to 10.
!^ of Applicable v ?tiara-a'tiaatraaaal Processing Residuals Regulated under 40 CTR liar[ `2'5- with N()
Domestic

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Phone, 826,254 7176
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Client Project
JD:. HENRY FORK
Sample No: 93931962
Pruject Sample
Number: 9322071,012
Date Collected-
07/19/01 09:10
ient Sample ID! HFJ SLUDGE
Matrix: Water
Date Received
07120101 13:27
'ameters
Result5,
units
Anal
CAS rio� Ftnote Re
!tals
RCRA metals, JCP, TCLP Leach,
Prep/method;
EPA 3010
EPA 6010
krsenic
NO
mq/1
0,50 07/30/01 16:52 TRW
7440,38,2
iarium
0.11
mg/1
0,10 07/30/01 18!52 TRW
7440-39-3
C aium
dm
NO
mgll
01010 07/30/01 18:52 TRW
7440 43�9
Chromium
NO
mg/l
0.020 07/30/01 18:52 TRW
7440-47-3
Load
ND
iligill
0,10 07130/01 18:52 TRW
7439-92,1
Seleriium
NO
mg/1
0110 07/30/01 18:52 TRW
7782-49-2
Zinc
0.58
M911
0,010 07/30/01 18,52 TRW
7440-66-6
)ate Digested
07130/01
iercury. CVAAS, TCLP Leachate
Prep/Method:
EPA 1311
EPA 7470
Date Digested
07/27/01
ercury. CVAAS, TCLP Leachate
Prep/Method;
EPA 7470 d
EPA 7470
Mercury
0,00068
mg/l
0,00020 08/01101 TRW
7439-97-6
,,et Chemistry
Cyanide, Total, Water
Prep/Method:
EPA 335,4
t EPA 335.4
cyaniee
0,014
M911
0,0020 07/27/01 IDA
57.12-5
Date: 68/13/01
DA
REPORT OF
I ABORATORY ANALYSIS
Lal�r �rtltiutojpa
NUG Wastewater 40
This report
"J"I
shall not be reproduced, except in full,
TN Drinking Water 02990
NC DrinlKing Water 37712
SC Environmental 99030
without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc,
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Lab SaupLe way 93 1962
-001
Project swrLe N54;�r. 9 4 17F-
Date
c� rtleclej-' 07/19/01 Gatlo
Ctiemt Smapte ID: HF-LM T -LIC)GE
ti4tria: Water
Date
Received:
07120/01 13:0
Per tors
Respi ts
uirir5 Repart Limit
Dilution Ana
I yzed
CAS No. Ftrinte Reg Limit
Metui3
Volatite organics, TCLP Lcoch.
Prep/Meth0d: EPA 1311 r EPA 8260
Date Leached
0.00
1.0 07/2?/Ol
LYE
GC/AS Serrivolatites
Sonivolatite Organics. TCLF
Prep/Method: EPA 3510 EPA 8270
1,4-Dich(orobenzene
RD
in9/1 0.75
1.0 08/02/01
16:57
YLJ
106-46.7
2,4-0initrototuene
No
nvlt 01013
1.0 08/02/01
16:57
YLJ
121-14-2
oexachtoro-11'3-buts diemo
90
rV/1 0.050
1,0 08/02/01
16:51'
YLJ
87-68-3
hex achLorabomrcne
No
VVII 0.011
1.0 08/02/01
1&57
YLJ
118-74-1
HexachLoroechane
No
rm/L 0.30
1-0 08/02/07
16:57
xLj
67-7Z-1
Z-Kerhytphenol (o-cre%oL)
ND
06/1 20.
1.0 08102101
16:57
YLJ
95-48-7
3"-Methyl,phenoi
W
tru/ 1, 100
5.0 08/02/01
16:57
YLJ
Nita oberizene
RD
mg/t 0.20
1,0 MUM
16:57
YU
98-95-3
PenraclitorophenoL
RD
VU/t 10,
1.0 08/02/01
16:57
U1
87-86-5
Pyridine
No
moll 0.50
1-0 08102101
16:57
yLJ
110-86-1
2.4,5-TrichlorophervoL
90
PV/L 40.
1.0 08/t2/01
16:S7
YLJ
95.95-4
2,4,6-Trichlovopherwot
NO
nig/ L 0.20
1.0 08/02/01
16-5?
TLJ
88-06-2
Nitrobenzeme-d!i (S)
76
%
1.0 GS/02101
16:57
YLJ
4165-60-0
2-Fluorolglph any L (9)
66
%
1,0 08/02/01
16:57
YLJ
521-60-8
Terphenyt-dIt (S)
56
%
1.0 08/02/01
16:57
YLJ
1718-51-0
Pheraol-66 (S)
22
%
1.0 08/02/01
16:57
YLJ
13127-88-3
2-Fluorcipheriot (s)
32
%
1.0 08/02M
16-.57
YLJ
367-12-4
2,4,6-Tribrwx0enoL (S)
64
1.0 08/02/01
16.57
YU
Date Extracted
07/30/01
sc semiVolatiles
Pesticides, TCLP Leach to
Prep,/Method: EPA 3510 EP4 8081
ganna-98C (Lirxiane)
NO
ffig/1 0.00050
1,0 08102101
TS4
58-89-9
Date. 08/10/01
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Matrix! Vater
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Received- 07/20t01 13�27
Parameters
Re5uLrs
Unitc
Peport Limit Ditvtion
AnaLyied
CAS No. Ftryatp Reg Limit'
Chlordane, (InchnicAL)
ND
aq/ l
0, OD050
1.0
08102101.TSG
57-74-9
Endrin
ND
ma/ 1
0.00050
1-0
08/02/01
TSG
72 - 20 - 8
septer-h(or
90
"G/t
OX0050
1.0
09102101
TsG
76.44-8
jit-ptach k or elaox, i rie
C.0013
nV1 1
0,00050
1,0
08/02/01
TSG
1024-57-3
methoxychtor
NO
nV/ L
0,00050
1.0
ce/oz/oi
TAG
72-43-5
Toxaphem
ND
mg/ 1
0.00050
1.0
08/0201
TSG
8001-35-2
Tetrachi,oro-m-xyleme (S)
110
X
I'a
08/02/01
TSG
877-09-8 1
Decachlarobiphenyt (S)
58
%
ix
08/02/01
TSG
2051-24-3
Date Extracted
07/30/01
ACid Herbicides, TCI-P Learhate
Prep/ Hethqd: EPA 3510 EPA P151
2,4-0
ND
ra;/(
iwa
1.0
08109/01
TSr
94-75-7 2
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
No
rq/t
0.10
1.0
08/w/01
TSG
93.72-1
2,4.DCPA (S)
80
1.0
08/09101
TSG
19719-28-9
Daze Extracted
08/07/01
CCIMS votatites
Votatite Orgamics, TCLP Leach.
Prep/Nothod. EPA 8260 EPA 8260
6enteroo
RD
ffo/t
0102c
1.0
08/01/01 01:19
RVS
71-43-2
2-butAmom (NiEK)
NO
am/(
0w40
1.0
08/01/01 01:19
R"
78-93-3
Carbowl tetrachloride
NO
MG/(
0.020
1,0
09/01/01 01:19
;tws
56-21-5
ChLorobenzer*
go
AV/t
6020
1.0
08/01101 01*10
RWS
108-90-7
ch I orof am
NO
mq/t
0.020
1.0
08/01/01 01:19
RWS
67-66,3
1,2-01chLoroetharw
NO
MQ/1
0.020
1,0
ON01/01 01:19
RWs
107-06-?
11,1-8ichLoroether*-
No
rn/L
0.020
1.0
08/01/01 01t19
RWS
75-35.4
T#trochloroether*
90
ffQ/L
0.020
1,0
08/0V01 01:19
RW$
I2I-18-4
Trichtoroether*
go
"Vit
0.020
1.0
c8/01/01 01:19
Rws
79-01-6
Virtyt chioride
RD
1110/1,
0.020
1.0
08/01/01 01:19
RWS
75-01-4
TottArw-da (S)
916
%
1.0
08/01/01 01-19
RWS
2057-26-5
1--8ramf tuoroberuerw (S)
90
X
1.0
08/01/01 01:19
AWS
460-00-4
Dibromof Luoramethwv- (S)
I01
%
1.0
08/01/01 01:19
RV$
1,2-0ichtoroethane-d4 (S)
99
%
1.0
08/01/01 0109
RWS
17U6D-07-U
Oatet 08110/01
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l:d results are reported Qra
wet weight tiasis
sample Na; 93927200
Project Sample
Number. 9321940-001
Date Collecte&
07112/01 12.01)
ant Sample Sample TO,- HE LT SLUDGE GRAB
Matrix: Soil
Date Received:
07113101 12:40
amaters
Results
- - ------
Units
Re
_poq in t
lyzed�
I -L
AS. Q tM tc L MLt
letal S
,ICRA Metals, ICP, TCLP Leach,
Prep/Method:
EPA 3010 1
EPA 6010
"admium
NO
mg/l
0,010
07120/01
TRW
7440-43.9
-.hrumi4m
ND
mg/l
0'020
07/20/01
TRW
744047,3
Copper
NO
mq/I
0.010
07/20/01
TRW
7440-50-8
-ead
NO
mq/I
0,10
07120/01
IRW
1439-92-1
qolybdenum
NO
mq/I
0,10
07/20/01
TRW
7439-98.7
mickel
NO
mg/I
0.050
07120/01
TRW
7440-02-0
Selenium
14D
mg/l
0,10
07120/01
TRW
7782«49-2
iilver
No
mg/l
()d050
07120101
TRW
7440-22.4
Zinc
AT
0.010
07/20/01
TRW
744Q-66<15 I
Date Digested
07/20/01
wary, CVAAS, TCLP Leachate
Prep/Sethod:
EPA 1311 1
EPA 7470
Date Digested
07/20101
.1rcury, CVAAS, TCLP Leachate
Prep/Xethod;
EPA 7470 I
�PA 7470
0,00026
mgII
0,00020
07125/01
TRW
7439-97-6
-4tet Chemistry
Nrcent Moisture
Method°: t Moisture
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Sample No: 93927200
Project Sample Number: 9321940-001
Date Collected07/12101 12.00
I ient Samiple TO: RE LT SLUDGE GW
Matrix: Soil
Date Received: 07/13/01 12:40
Results
nits t LI-Ilt
Rqkqq_
lInL Iz(14
__ _
CAS -No-.— Lt_note RvL0M't
—
Percent HoiStslre 97,2
t
07/IB/01 AAR
yanide, Total, Soil Prep/Ketf�odEPA 335,,3 1 EPA 335,3
Cyanide NU
ngtkg 0,500
07/25101 JDA
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MtHxt Soak Date Received: 0"13/01 12:41
Panstutem
ftcsuIrs
Unitr Report limit Diluti t
No.
Ftrme Res Limit
l4etaty;
tatite Organics, TCLP Leath.
Prep/Method; EPA 1311 1 EPA 8260
Date Leached
0.00
1.0 0700101 LTS
GUM Sftivatatit
it tatike' Organics* TCLP
Pr t EPA 3510 a EPA
1,4 Oi t
t o.75 1.0 (7/24/01 1238 RPJ-
IC6-4 i-7
2,4 lirx[t l
l 0.013 1.0 07/24/01 12 RP-1
121-14-2
t o- 1,3-bicodiene
No
rwt 0,D50 1.0 7/ 4/01 12 38 RPJ,
7 _ ;
ki tNo
MVI 0.013 1.0 a7T 101 12:36 RPJ
11 •74-1
hexachi
l 9.10 1.0 tit /01 12 38 RPJ
67-72-1
2 t i (o-Crewt1
L 20. 1.0 ti7 i171 12 3>R RPM
i ®46-°'
-' thyrt t
No
Mq 20. 1.0 07/24/01 12:39 RPt
RstNo
ffwk U-20 1.0 Di ,/01 12 3€i RPJ
-95-3
l i
MD
Mvt 10. 1,0 07 24101 12 RAJ
7- -
i iNo
ffwi 0,50 1.0 07/ 1 1 12:38 RPJ
110- 1,
2,4,5-TriCht orqftw l
nul t 40. 1.0 07 4/01 IRM RPJ'
- -
2u4,6-Trichl-' t
1 0,20 1.0 07/ 1 12 3R1 RPJ
88--2
Nftrdxrgar*-c6 {S?
58
R 1.0 07 /01 12 RPJ
4,16S-60W0
2-F1i 1 (S)
61
X 1.0 101 12 38 RPJ
321-60-
T t-014 Of
82
X 1.0 07 4/01 12 38 RPJ
MB- 1-t1
Pfierut-& (5)
20
1.0 G7 t01 12 RPJ'
13127• &S -3
2-Ft' t tS1
31
1,0 07/Z4/01 12:S8 RPJ
367-12.4
2,4 6-Tri 1 (S)
75
R 1.6 07 /01 12:38 RP1
Date Extracted
07 /01
GC smi"elatites
Pesricickm, TCLP LeodAte
PrepMethed. EPA 3510 f EPA
te: (17/27/01
P - 1
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Llalrr Ce�11t1ctlgtl
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Matrix; 1�it
Data Receiveeit'M1
101 1F:40'
Pararretefis
Pesutts
units
RCPDrt Limit
Di Urrion Arolred
CAS Na. Ftrvte Reg i:imir
(Li )
l
0n
1.0
071 r{01
TSG
5-8- -9
Cht TT i t)
nwl
o.aW50
1.0
07173101
I'Sit
57-14 9
Encir r n
nwL
Dm ama
1.0
07 I01"
TSG
72-20-8
Reptachlor
NO
MV(
01
1,0
07123fol
TSG
76-44-8
wMachlor ` ici
l
O.OX50
1.0
07 101
T
1024-57-3
Muthavich l
�
o,ow5o
1.0
07 l01
T
72_43.5
Taxaowm
W
ffW1
O.UJC60
1.0
MZ3101
T!Z
1-35-2
Teti to,_i:,,,t tS1
74
X
1.0
07 /01
T5G
Dccaz;hLard,ajowVtai t t51
T
1.0
07 - I01
TSG
2051-24-3
Bate EAtraCtad
GI/al
voLatiles
tatite Orwrii ct, TCLP L
J EPA 82166
t
C.C20
1.0
07/21/01 0031
M
71- -2
2 d 1
"Q/1
0.0
1,0
0712110100:31
PUS
78.93-3
rorbrn tetr twi
l
0.020
1.0
07/71/0100:31
Rid
56-23-
Cht
l
0.02D
1,0
07/21/01 00. 1
Rl&
1OB-90-7
chl
:rrw
I
O.Wo
1,0
07/21/01 00.31
0%6
67-6 -3
1,2-1)ichtoraeture
WD
malk.
O.Wo
1.0
07 1/Ci 1:31
KS
107-06-2
11,1-Dkhlarmthene
No
n1vt
0. 020
1.0
07'/ 1/01 00.31
RWS
75- 5-A
Tec t
ND
ftwi,
o,aeo
1.0
07 1101 00.31
PUS
127.1 -
Trichl
nwt
O.Wo
1,0
07/21/01 00.31
R
-01-
Viny+l chtcri
1
nu/
0, Wo
1.0
07 2„1/01 00:31
R
75-01-
T l (S)
98
X
1.0
07 1/01 00-31
PW
2EB7-26-5
4-136tax mC
1,0
0 110100:31
R6
. -
0i t t (S)
1
1.0
07/21/01 M31
R6
1,2^0idtt t fS
107
1,0
071?1I01 00.31
R
1 -07-0
LaktAI0rrt rtifi' Lion I%
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CITY OF HICKORY
LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM
RESIDUALS ANALYSIS
Residual Type: Wastewater Treatment I'Lint
Date Sampled: Maine 4,1997
p 11: 12.3
Hen LFork Plant 3.13 % Solids
magnesium ),ZSVV.VV I I A0VU
Sodium 0A60 4,600.00 9,200
Sulfur 0.770 7,700,00 15A00
Nitrate N + Nitrite N --- 7i 00 O. 140
Manganese 109,000 0.218
Chloride --- ---
Iron 000
6,5W000 13.000
Aluminum 18,600.000 3 A7,200
Arsenic 75 0.83 0,002
Cadmium 8115 Loo 0002
Chromium 3000 74.00 0.148
Copper 4300 35100 0,704
,Lead 840 44.00 0,088
,Mercury 57 0,68 0,001
Molybdenum 75 --- ---
Nickel 420 14.00 0.028
,Selenium NO ---
lZinc 7566 467,00 0,934
A&L Eastern Lab. Report NoR152-187
*Determination of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
-
Injected Application: 1.232 %
(Mineralization Rate)(I'KN-Ammonia N) + Ammonia N + Nitrate N 4- Nitrite N = % PAN
Surface Application. 1,152 %
(Mineralization Rate) (TKN-Ammonia N) + (0. 5)(Ammonia N) + Nitrate N + Nitrite N = %; PAN
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CITY OF HICKORY
LAND APPLICATION P .OGRAINI
RESIDUALS ANALYSIS
[date Sampled. June 4, 199
p11 11.7
Northeast Plant .10 % Solids
Pit met t" �'.
+Ce1lir�rt '. "4�"ci t is
` ti
'Nitrogen TKN 3.634 36,300,00 72,60
Phosphorus t).830 8,300,00 16.6 0
Potassium t .160 1,6 0,00 3,200
PAN injected * 1,184 11,843 00 23.686
PAS surfiace * I..124 11,24100 22.486
Ammonia Nitre sen 0,120 1,2KOO 2,400
Calcium 9.960 99,6K00 199.20
Calcium Carb. L . 31.040 310,400,00 620.80
neslurn tI.48f+ 4,80000 9,600
Sulfur 0.430 4,300,00 8,600
Nitrate N + Nitrite N -_- 113.00 0.226'
Manew --_ 185,000 0,370
Iran t � 15,100,00 31.00
Arsenic 75 3,41 O.007
Cadmium 85 1,00 UO2
Chromium 3000 40.00 O} 080
Copper 4300 21100 —E� .426
L t1 tt 9 .180
Mercury
1.60 0.003
Nickel 420 18,00 0.03611
Selenium to --- ---
Zinc 5t91 90T00 I.814
*Determination minatir n of Plant Available Nitrogen ('AN)'.
Injected Application- 1,184 %
(Mineral lziition Rate)(T ' `-tr.mmom a + Ammonia N + Nitrate N +- Nitrite N - % PA
Surface Application: 1,12 %
(Mineralization Rate)(TKN-Arnmonta N) + (0. )(Ammonia N) + Nitrate N + Nitrite N = % PAN
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Cu: Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) calculations and land application area requirements:
SEE PREVIOUS SHE.
CONSTITUENTS Mg/K9 -DRY WEIGHT
TKN
ANIMONIA-N
NO3-NO2-N
fkfinfftdi7ation Rate f INAR)
(Thesc values carihso established for thesi-K!cific reskcitail or del atilt values um tv used for domestic wastewater
treatment residuak lFaclual values are establisheti, attach the do-cumentation. The default values areas foltom's)
Unstabilizedi"rimary and SecondarN- Residuals 40%
Aerobically Digested Residual,-, 30"Y'o
Anaerobically 131gested Residuals 201,'i
Cortil-K)sted Rcsiduals 10%
(If the tie t'ault values are used, attach an explwiation as it) why the specific cho,,wu dClatllt VaIUC is appr()Pllale.
2, Complete the following calculations for the application method proposed (Please note, the
NIHICTalization Rare [MR] should be utilized in the folloving calculations as a decimal):
PAN for Surface Application
PAN [(MR) X (-I-KN - N113)) + .5 X (NI13) + (NO3-NO2-N)
4
PAN =JL38J I AV�L—®— PPM Dvv Weight
PAN for Subsurface Application
PAN = [(NIR) X (TKN - N"H3)j + (N113) + (NO3-NO2-N)
PAN- [ X ( - )]+( ) +
PA14 = _I 2 t� 2 A VG PPM Dry Weight
3, Total PAN to be land applied Per year
Ton&] dry tons of residual to be land applied per year: 1 02_8
Total PAN in pounds = TAN—' in —mjj& DTI, WcjghtjXj9QQ Pounds Ton
per dry ton 1,000,000
= (PAN in PPM Dry Weight) X 0,002
2176 — Pound. , TordYear
Total PAN in pounds (PAN in Pounds / Dry Ton) X Total tons of residual to be land applied
----23 3-97 Pounds/year
Due to the fact tlea, ear-anic nitrogen is mineralized Sl0%,'t)'0VCT time, the amount of nitrogen that comes available in -'ears
folloMng the initial application must IV taken Line Consideration whcri calculating application rates for the subsequent
yCal-Sr This being the case, Please attach an evaluation of this factor and ns, impact on loading rZuCSr Show the adjusted PAN
for at least rive wears:
The maxinium adjusted annual PAN is _37 Pretend, ear,
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RESIDUAL PAN CALCULATION
,i.v -e� Fork , N - u NVWTI"s �era for and �Iot �thest��
FKN= 36,700 mgil-b,
N113= 1,400 mg/kg
NO3-NO2-N= 92 rng/'I,,g
Min Rate .it
PAN= Innn.rate (TKN - N143) + 0.5 (N[13) + NO3-NO2] * 0.002
0,30 35,300 700 91,50
PAN= 22.76 LBSIDT
Calculate residual nitrogen for years 2,3,4 and 5 FolloWing the initial application to determine
the amount of PAN/DT remaining.
2ND YEAR RESIDUAL PAN
PAN= tmin.rate (Ist year org. - N 2nd year min. - NJ * 0.002
0.15 35,300 10,590
PAN= 7.41 LBS/DT remaining from I st year application
3RD YEAR RESIDUAL PAN
PAN= Iminrate (2nd year or . - N 3rd year ruin._- N 0.002
0,08 24,710 3,707
PAN= 3.36 LHS/DT remaining from I st year application
4111 YEAR RESIDUAL PAN
PAN'= I min.rate (3rd year or - N 4th year min. - NJ * 0.002
0,05 21,004 1,680
PANI= 1.93 LBSIDT remaining from I st year application
5TIl YEAR RESIDUAL PAN
PAN= Imin.rate (4th year org. - N 5th year min. - NJ * 0.002
0,03 19,323 966
PAN= 1.07 LBSIDT rernaining fro I st year application
Residual PAN from years 2 thru 5 after the initial application = IM7 Lbs/Part/DT

4, Crop info action on nitrogen uptake per year
(Division
(Provide for the Crops
Crop(s)
Recommendations)
Specified)
PAI'4 (lb-Oacrelvear)
PAN (lbsUacre/year)
Alfalfa
200
2 00
Bermuda Grass (Hay, Pasture)
220
220
Blue Grass
120
120
Carr fGrain)
160
160
Corn (Sala-0
200
200
Cotton
70
70
Fescue
250
Forest jfard�Nood & Sofiwood)
75
Milo
100
too
Small Grain (Wheat, Barlev, Oats) too
100
Sorghum, Sudex (Pasture)
180
Sorghum, Sudex (Silage)
220
220
Soybeans
200
200
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass
200
200
Please Provide the basis for the uptake rates used if different than Division Recommendation:
5. Total acres needed to land apply the pounds of available nitrogen calculated above
Total acres needed
Ma_ximumAqW�und�. oflant available nitrogen PAN�
Pounds of nitrogen needed for crop*
37553/ _100
Minimum acres needed based on most restrictive PAN = 376 acres
* This value must be the value for the crop to be grown that has the lowest nitrogen uptake rate per acre.
If there are various crops that will noly be utilized for certain sites, please attach the calculations for each site and determine
the total needed acres using the format outlined below,
D. Calculate the Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR)
(** This section must be completed in mom, to convert-, mg/kg X % solids [as a decirnall = mg/l
SAR = Na Milli Equivalent + tO,5 (Ca Milli Equivalent + Mg Milli Equivalent)[o 5
CONCENTRATION (mg/1) -. Equivalent Weight = Milli Equivalents of [on
Si DRJM (Nat _j 19,19 _ (mg/1) - 23 5,182
CALCIUM (Ca) 5_64 3. (mg/1) + 20 = 282,150
MAGNESRJM(Mg)_Zl7,ll3 (mgfl)= 12 18,153
SAR = _0,42_3_fl�iqje_5tablixed'
mmmmm

If calculation sheets are being completed for more than one residual or site, [)lease a(taelt a
stttatntary sheet that brings the results of all the calculations sleets to one point.
E. Determine ermine the :Site Lite for this land application site.
T"t ,,i I dulk!s sdttall not be exceeded 111c site life is a `CtCTn1 1Cd bV CuICUlaolig UIC iaisarthef OCNe,ars diva[ the site
can recei e'the re;i(lu:il .viijitnv c,rc:oedint; the lifetime 1xAltatant loadings, The sate life calculations �xill be based on the most
restsictiae ezcal tilrarit :a aail.al,te raa€iaa�- n (['AN) rtxjuirenieut specified and the rntaxiniuin drr tons or residuals to tv land aj)plied
aannuilly, ilacret'ore .ti iiw Lillie below the ['this of Rcsidualto beAtoliiicd/A re/Year %kill be calculzued as,
t Most restriatke at~rl,bas d on the lalasat available nivo en (PAN) requirement: I
Ass-c iatekl pl<aot ac;ial.aa6e airtroa,en (PAN) require r¢iei � �� i5$ ilaa.s hicreAearp
? Mininium aacr:s 1W0,10d ra cci on most reArictive PAN (,eta faunal in f .5 above) acres
5,. 1 y T o as of Residuals to tv land applied per yc*aa _l d:� �. ((,)us per year
4, Tons cof ltcsi dtwls to 1, ApplieeVAcre/Year - . ° L)n*1a iLgf l a� a ti�l� tea ttaiatrd �sl%
Minimum number of acres required for haft[ application
Trans tal`Residuals to tv- Applied/Acre/Year M -- 2,7
If ally of tile "Application Sites are to Ix- lcaudcd at greater tlian the rate s ocitied above, please specify the loading rate and explain:
Tons of Residuals to bo Applied/Acre/Year (different from atx)v°e) =
Explanaatiom _M
In the table below, the highest annual loadi€a (Tons of residuals to be Applied/Acre/Year) specified above, will Ix multiplied
by the lbs.la)s), ton of each Ix)llutaut as found in H above, The Site: fife can then be detern-ained by
Site Life(Years) Allowable Lifetime Loadiggillts./acrel
Pounds to be
llutant
Tons of
lbs./dr tcrtt rif
P'ro�ected
Residuals to
cacti
Pounds to be
bc
Pollutant
Applied/Acre
Applied per ',
(as found in
Near
Acre Per
Part
Year
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rsenic
2,
. 0.0045 -
T1.012
dinitttta
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2.7 *
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ti.t d)5
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2.7
O� 114
0308
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2.7
0.565
1.526
Lead2.7
tf 114
0362
ercitry
2,7
t1.W)2
ti 00
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2.7
0,032
0.086
leniunr
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1i 7
t T74
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Lifetime Site Life
Pollutant (Years)
Loadings
( sdacre)'
36 = 7 963
Compare the nine (il) lxall itaarits above and deterruine which polliitxant will result in tile: shortest lifc for this site.
The Linaitiaap Pollutant is Zinc
The Site, ule is - 67 w _ years.
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WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION ATTACHMEN T
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FOR RESIDUALS PROGRAMS
(Tj-jj.9Fc)RM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED P'OR USE JS Al ORIGINAL)
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The j%vislon of Water Quality (Division) will not consider this attachatent form to be cotnpl e
mle i t -
it) follow the instructions or to Submit all Of It'
unig8j, all The instructions are followed. Failure
required items will lead to additional application processing aria review time -
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INSTIRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:
Attactlincut Form-,
V Do not submit this attachment form for review without 2 corresponding residuals Program application
form (Form NDRLAP),
I
Any changes luthis artuchoicrit form will result in the application package btinl- returned.
It. prepare the attal:hment forir. With the I-equestew intormation for oath lucation where the residuals
activities are pinioned to cletur within a particular regional office county coveragt%
progran't
Additional copies of Pagglu 2 of 2 of tilts attachatent to may be used if necessary.
of a 7.5-jjjjnutc USG S Topographic Map to
pleinned to occur as welt as the closest
ion must be labeled with the reap mint: and
rasa tier the identified ttcstioti, and lie tit clear sntl re , clucilile quality,
he SAD'27 Ot the NAD 83 dala syste"'s-
Acceptable Inetio s o delerniminglop.alaoii liatitutics tiaral IrcraPutirs tin d thco eodc, Lire us
follow,*: + J)igitat or, Raw Photo Extrection (EXT)
* Xd&egs Matching (ADD)
+ Acri round Control (AER) + Geodetic Quality OPS StirvcY (GrX))
pholograpily with G
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* + Cadastral survey (SI-ORAN-C Ntivigation Nvacs (LOR)
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+ Navigation Quality UPS (UPS)
4 Ceriversion fromCoMmate Plane (CP)
+ Conversion from Townshjp-SecLuill-kaogO (TSR) + Remote Sensing (RS)
+ Zip Ccqk Centri)id (ZIP)
+ Conversion from -Univct-sal Tram More (LJTM)
* map Interpretation by Digital or Manual Extraction (MAP) C U it
Location accuracy must be provided to the nearest unit (ejg., nearest second, girth of a World, etc-)-
C. Mail or fax the atticholent form slid the map portions to the appropriate regional office for review and
to obtain tine water hodd and classification Information. ition may be
their contact inforim
A list of the Divistows regional oMm, rijoir otaty coverage, said
From the weh site ar http,//hln,cnr,state.nc.tis/ndpu/,
downloadod
V The Division will not consider this attachment form to be conjillete untiriL is completed by the appropriate
regional office.
To; viUajkgkn
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to duwllslopc qo'nj ties~,lovation(s) wtivre the
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proposed residual& progra'I" attiN 040. 'if Wur, ;is Illentified Oil th P atlacl I I ed mill) k,plictil.
Signaturc of regional 01"fice staff-
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of"li'Vater Quality
LANDOWNER AGREENVIENT ATTACITNIENT
(ifit'ShORM.Ir I I'll 101000 I I/ I0 FOR USEASANORIGJN-Jjj
`Tire Division ofWater Quality, (Division) will not consider this attachment form (o I)c complete
unless all the instrn0ionsare followed, Failure to follow tire instructions or to subillit all of tile
required items will lead to additional processing and review finte for tire application.
Ful. more ilsjlfwmatforl or fin, an electrtmic version olt Mis.fin-m. vish ow, iveh site at. Imp�l,"'h2o,em-_ stale ric- its fs,11,111
INSTRUCTIONS TOTHE APPLICANT:
AAttachment Form:
Do not submit this attachment form for revico' without its corresponding residuals prograto
application form (Form NDRLAP).
Any chan­s to this attaclinient form Nvill result in the application package beim-, NtUrned
B. Prepare as separate attachment form for each set -of laa►ad application sites that are owned Iry.a landowner
and operated bfie a lessee/operator (ix,, if applicable) other that] tire applicatlt:
A copy of the completed and appropri-,ItOly eXCeUted attachment forin 111USL be, provided to [tie landovvner and
the lesseeloperator.
AGREEMENT FOR THE LAND APPLICATION OF RESIDUALS
170 PRWATELY-OWNED LAND APPLICATION SITES
The undersigned landoviner or his representative hereby permits:
Applicant's Imme: -Jioc Haynes, Public Services Manauer
C,omplctc imaifing address of applicant: M. Box 3398
City: _lfiq',qry Staste: NC Zip: 28603
Telephone number: 8_29_ 3 23 - 74? 7 Facsmile nUmber: ( _�2_ 323-7403
F-mail address- Lis
hereinafter referred to as tire Permittee, to land applY residuals front the following residuals source-
gencrating facility(ics) orito the following land application site(s) (i.e., see attached buffer maps) in
accordance with the stipulations and restrictions as given in this Agreement:
Site/Field 11) Land Use oi- Intended Use or Residifals, Source -Generating
Cropping patterns Disposition of Crops Facilities
SEE ATTACHED
Tile landovncr or his representative receives, in consideration, full use of the nutrient value of the applied
residuals iviiiie the Permittee receives, in consideration, the use of the ]air(] application sitc(s) described above
for the disposal cif` the residuals.
]'his At rreenient shall remain in effect for the length of the Division ofWater Qualitv's (Division) permit for
tile residuals land application program and shall be reovwed each time this permit is retieNved.
The it ndivrsig tied landomier or his representative ant, tile folloNvillo
restrictions and st ipo 1,11 tons until such tinge as m-itten s in advauce,
modifies or cancels this Agreenivio, �j
FORM: WAA 021'02
p('�jc'jtqJjT'T ING
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Attachment Order 3-c

I, `tile landowner of, his representative shall not enter fnio aanv additional %vaste elosposatl contracts or a'gi corents withanother nirinicepaihty, contractaot, of other permitted entitw forthe hand app>lic;aslon sae(s) specified by this Agrecrtrent.
The land application of any €addilk'ar;al residruds or waste, wher than that ycnciLi€col by the residails source -,wen oenwrry
f;tcrlowes speciloed by the Division's residu.tls hand alopltvataeiu pro?ryraral pernirt, rs prc h&iied.
t l`li; srsrrr 9 °s'CC or operalcli",, t4 Jay, of -the land application sitc(s) aigrccs, h% cxectnion of'tlsis A,� w°cirtent, to ccar 1pk
wa rth .111 provisions cif"this Adrecnicnt.
3Should the landowner or his representative lease or others+its° permit tine use Of" tiic laird application sit:ct�p bm ai third
party, the ltiaoodolvilew shah be resp oriswbic to ensure flint"tile thir,l party a, recs and ccomphcs with rile tcnii^s and ciloitlwllowri
wrl'thi> =gram°nient.
4, HitsA^-aceY ent shall be bindiriii on the y'r,antecs, the sue e,,,wr'4, and of, tho panics hcreto wallr'Afalence tea the
subjeca matter eof'this Agiceniert:.
5: The laiadcow neo m Ins, rerprc:scntauve dr stacr:esstirs rabbit adhere to the provision,,-, of this Agr«:ctitent twrr xi pi:riod ot IN
oiiertifh,. From the° date of' tile riiost recent residuals land appilc.ation event
tat. Notification of cancellation of this F'i,grecriiel t shall bc° Twain edoately; :f'orvwaaided to N(1DEN -I)NV , ',,,on-Dischar„c
Pertnotting Unit, IM7 Mud SeniceCcnter, Raleigh, NC 27699-161T
T The Pffuliate'e Foust request and obtain as persaait modification from the Division prior to a transfer of' the land application
sitc(s) to a new landowner. The rectsrest shall contain the appropriate forms and agreements. In addrtican, a notice shall be>
,oven by the, current landowner to the new landowner that olives<full details of the residuals applied or incorporated oat the
land application sitc(s).
8 The Permittee has provided the landowner or his repie.sentiative with information and data concesing the residuals land
application program, including an analysis of constituents of the residuals, residuals application niethods, schedules for
typical cropping patterns, and a description of the equipment used by the pernintec:
9The Permute, will provide the landowner or ]its representative with a>copy of the residuals land applicatron prograani
portrait that has been most -recently issued by the Divislon Timor to commencement of any residuals land application event,
This permit will specify maximum application rates, limitations, and other restrictions prescribed by the laim?r:s :and
regu-lations,
10. The Nand application site(s) shall be adequately limed to a soil IAA of at least 6,0 prior to residuals land application, The
only exception is that residuals may be hand applied when the land application site has a pli of less than 6.0, provided that
to sufbciert arnount of time is"also appl eel to achieve a final pH ofthe €uric, residuals, and soil mixture of at least 0,0-
1. The liermittce will Furnish the landowner or his representative with a copy of the results ofeach scan analysis
12. Within the (trios of the Division's residuals land application profrarrrn permit, the landowner or his representative and the
Pernittlee will determine residarals application rates and schedules based on crop patterns and the results Used samples;
13. The landowner or his representative wvth furnish the peritlmee with information regarding the amount and analysis of
other sciurces cad' nutricnis (a.g., fcrtrltzcr, Unregulated :animal waste, etc,) that have Been applied to tire land applic-ation
siteaSl:
14. The la}ndov%ner or his wcprescmative will uaforin the Permaice ofany revisions or modifications to the intended use and
cropping, patterns for the land applicatiOn sitc(s) p601' TO each plantoaid season to enable tire perniatee to amend this
Agrectrient and schedrile icsidUaals laud application events, asi alrprophatc 1,-wriods.
I5 4pcc:rlic residuals land tapplrcallon area boundaries dial( be clearly naaarked on the lanai application sitc(s) by the l'e'rnatttee
andt"cor the landowner or his representative prior to and duo iriyt aaresiduals laid application cktrit.
16, Appropriate measures must be taken by the Permatce nd^or the landowner or his representative to control public; access
to the land application site(s) during active use and for the l2-month period following it residuals land applactitioaa eVetit`.
SUCK ccaritrols may inelUdc the" posting of suns that indicate the activities being conducted at the land application site(s).
IT Animals shall not be grazed on the (sand application :site(::( for a dl-day period following a residuals land application
event Land application sites that are to be used for grazing shall have fencing that will be used to prevent access dtu my
these pot wods after inch residuals hand Tapp i nation events.
I & f`rops for direct human consumption shal l be harvested in accordance with the conditions of the laiv tsicon's rCSidUalS land
application program permit.
M `1-be: l;indowwiner for his rcparcsent>ative hereby authcorls.es the Perriaittee, local officials, and Sta c ot`#icuds cn then'
representatives to rnspect the laid application site(s) prior to, daring, and after any residuals land application event and to
established itionitorunr facilities on of, near tihe land application sitc(s) as ioqun-ed by the residuals hand application
preo,;ream perinh
20 Any duly aauth oat hoof tatliccr, employee, for representative cif tlic~ Division stay, upon presentation ot' c iedentiails, enter and
Inspect sally properly, prenorse,�s, or place on o, related to the land application soe('s) at any reasonable time for the purpose
sof'tdctern-immg compliance voth the-Drvasieori"s residuals larol application propr,arii pernin, rtiay Alwspccr or Copy Lira"
cousin than n ust be kept under the terms and condittfoair, (it' tlils pernin, or may obtain samples oi' yroandsa,atc°r% surt;ace:
etat :r, or Icachale.
21. l"lien ner Or his represemaatiwe authorizes the Porn wttc°Ao local coffic:ials, and Sia e official", or thers to
fAe iiccessar v soil, suriiice° %s ante t, 'And during the term of and liar 12 niconths after termiwimiaon of'
this \i-nuenlcnl,
FORM: l OAA 02a02 Page 2 of y Attachment tdsrdei ;_s`

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Laittlowner's het-tification:
L(l eertif`y that am a deeded 'landowner of the above -referenced land application site(s) and am authorized to
make decisions regarding the use of the land application site(s) on behalf "Pother deeded landowner,-, Cal that l
ana otherwise aiuthori ed, through a power of`attorney car tithes- legal delegation, to make decisions regarding the
use Of'tile land application site(s)on behalf of the deeded landowners. I certify that the. above -referenced land
applicatitari sites) are not included in any waste disposal contrast or a<4rea�ir ent with another noinie ipality,
contractor, or other permitted entity, Furthermore:, I certify that I have read this Agreement. understand the
stipulations and restrictions, and do hereby �rarnt permission to the Permittee to hand apply residaials to tite land
application she(s) as specified herein.
Landowner i i c:
t, the undersiL tied Notary Public do hereby certify than
personally appeared before me this day arid acknowledged the due execution of"tile lcirfciino instrument,
WITNESS nay hand and official seal this the �.
day sat' ...,._._ .. —, 20..... _
SianinatuM and seal:
My commission expires.
Lessee's/Operator's C ertific;ati n-
( l certify than f have read this Agreement and do hereby agree to abide by the stipulations and restrictions as
specified herein.
Lessee.'operator name:
Sigma ti.ire: _ _ fiats"
Permittee's Certificaatiou
I certify, tliait'I have read this A-reement and do herebh zw< ree to aihide by the stipulations and resit ict cans as
specified herein,
Signing offi it naiti
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FORM: LOAA 02 02 Page 3 of 3 Attachment Order 3-C

North Carolina
Cleveland County'
1, Larry J. Natale, as notary public of'Clevelaand County, North Carolina, certityy that
Moises Thompson personally appeared before me this y, wid being duly sworn, stated
that in his presence Ruben Maas er signed the foregoing l astrUaaat gat.
Witness gay hand and official seal, this 26th day of February, 2002.
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CHARLOTTE NC 2 217
DATE RECEIVED 03/05/2 02
DATE r;F RsPcm:ra 03/08/2002 PAO;E I SOIL. ANALYSIS REPORT DATE OF ANALYSIS 03/06/2002
ORGANIC M� WER PHOSPHORUSP ETA IUM MAGNESIUM CALCIUM OOIUM pH _,ACIDITY U,E.U,
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516 ROUNCITREE RD
CHARLOTTE NC 28217 DATE RECEIVED 03/05/2002
03/08/2002 P111%GE 2 SOIL ANF A
ALYSIS REPORT DATE ONALYSIS 03/06/
E)ATE OF REPORT 2002
ACIDITY Q.E.E.
ORGANIC MATTER PHOSPHORUS POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM CALCIUM SODIUM PH
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PERCENT BASE SATURATION I
SAMPLE K Na H NO3.N SO,-S, ZN MN FE CU a CL
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Values on this repoit represent the Plant available nutrients in the Sod.
Explanation of syrnriols V11LJ(.,s are expressed as L°10 (percent), ppm (parts per million), or lbs/A (pounds per acre).
Rating after each V1- (Very Low), L (Low), M (Medium), H (High), VH (Very High),
ENR - Estimated Wgen Rr,flease. C E,C, - Czitlor) Exchange Capacity
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SUNVAARY
Henn, Fork
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c ke,, vards d y _c::
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dry torus
d"Gns
dry torts
January
0
0
0
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Tart
91,000
88.0
351,000
33.0
April
1L3 ,950
122.93
485,550
52,64
576 132_ 97,
May
1324,050
33.13
567,450
14.20
378 87.26
June
905,450
22 . 5
388,050
9.71
July
950,950
23. 0
407, 550
10.20
August
1041,950
2.07
44,550
11.17
September
982,800
53.28
421,000
22.83
October
841,750
46.63
360,750
19.5
November
977,900
53.01
419,100
22.72
Totals
10,546,260
563.17
4,519,800
240.94
954 220.2
From January 1, 1994
to F b uar ' 25 1995
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SPILL CONTROL PIAN
CITY OF HICKORY
In the case of a spill;, the fdlloNkin ; action shall be taken immediately
l , halt the source of :tire spi l: Ruptured line or valve, or damaged tank- unit,
, Contain spill; Use, straw bales toforrri a Crawler, Straw or hay bales can be obtained from
several sources for this purpose, Soil near the site can also be used to form a barrier for
containment,
3 'lean up: Use residual solids application equipment to recover as much of the material as
possible. After the application equipment has recovered as much material as possible, it will
be land applied as per the management plan, temporary sump pit may be dug in the
containment area and spilled material washed into it to enhance recovery,
4. Final Clean up: Any unrecoverable material will be washed from the road surface and
incorporated into an adjacent tillable ar
5. Notification: s soon as possible after a spill occurs notify:
A, City of Hickory (294-0861
13Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Mooresville "o Office _ f 99
Cie Aire Department if assistance is required for washdown
Eho-Nomic Services, Inc. (7529-0000
Management or clean up efforts: : The field superintendent shall tale immediate charge of
the clean up activities- Additional labor will be requested from the treatment plant and;othe
departments as needed,
7. Reporting: Within hours of a spill the dell superintendent shall present a written report
detailing the cause of the spill and all action taken in response to the spill,

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor MOM
Wayne MicDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 3,1997
N1r. Gene Haynes, Public Services Manaocr
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City of Hickony
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC '28603
Subject- PerrmtNo.WQ0001669
City of Hickory
Land Application of 'Wastewater Residuals
Catav,-ba County
Dear Mr. Haynes:
In accord anceFrith your application received on Junc-26, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQC)001669 dated September 3, 1997, to the City of Hickor y for the continued operation of a
wastewater residuals land application program. The acreage included in this land application program has
been reduced to approximately 905.7 acres.
Please note that the application sites previously limited to seasonal use are now permitted for year-
round use provided the water table is shown (by checking with a hand -auger and documenting the results)
to be at least three feet below the land surface. This procedure change gill afford more flexibility in the
land application program while continuing to preserve the integrity of underlying groundwater. In
Consideration of past odor complaints, the rbivision recommends that a buffer of 800 feet (-,vith no land
anolication therein) he maintained from any off -site residence in, p I roxi mity to Field 2"'t-01 "Ruby
Slo2alYHuzh'VN1"aters).
This pen -nit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2002, shall void Permit
No. 'WQ0001669 issued March 22, 1995, and shall be subject to t4e, conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the morntoring and reporting requirements contained in
zl� -
this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information will result in future compliance problems. I
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to requests adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the, Office, of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleizh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands axe made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-D535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

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If you need additional inforination concerning this matter, please contact Mr. J. Ray Cox at (919)
733-5083, extension 541.
S �in c e /re I Z,
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Catawba, Lincoln and Burke County Health Departments
Bio-Notrric Services, Inc.
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RESIDUALS LAND APPLICATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
City of Hickory
Catawba County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater residuals land application program consisting of the application of
1,028 dry tons per year of residuals from sources listed in Condition 115, to approximately 905.7 acres of
land in Catawba, Lincoln, and Burke Counties, as listed in Condition VI 4, with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the application received on June 26, 1997, and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department
of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this perrnit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2002, shall void Permit
No. WQ0001669 issued March 22, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I !!EREORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number ('704) 663-1699 [or the Asheville
Regional Office for the Burke County sites: [phone]), and the appropriate local
governmental official (county manager/city manager) shall be notified at least twenty-four
(24) hours prior to the initial application of the residuals to a site so that an inspection can
be made of the application sites and application method. Such notification to the regional
supervisor shall be made during the -no office hours from 8:00 a.m. brit` p.m. on
Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. In addition, the appropriate County
Manager's office must be notified prior to the initial application so that they will be aware
that the operation has commenced.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately ass' ate the wastes and
may be rescinded unless the sites are maintained and operated in a manner which will
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
3, The. land application program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -
discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this
program.

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8. Specific residual application area boundaries shall be clearly marked on each site prior to
and durina application.
9. No residuals at any time shall be stored at any application sate, unless approval has been
requested and obtained from the Division of Water Quality.
10:. Maximum slope for residual application shall be 10% for surface application and 18 % for
subsurface applications.
11. Wlien wastewater residuals are applied, the Class A pathogen requirements and site
restrictions in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) or the Class B pathogen requirements and site
restrictions in 40 CFR Part 503.32(b), and one of vector attraction reduction requirements
in 40 CFR Part 503.33 shall be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which
demonstrates the residuals ability to comply with this requirement. Upon request, a copy
of this evaluation must be submitted including all test results and calculations.
2

1, e facilities and application sites shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
. A suitable vegetative cover, as listed in condition 114, shall be maintained in accordance
with the crop management plan outlined by the local Extension Office of the Department o
Agriculture, the Natural; resources Conservation Service, or other acuonomist, and
approved bythis Division,
An acceptable pal rust be maintained ithe soil, residual and lime mixture, greater than
. , on all land application sites to insure optimum yield for the crop(s) specified below.
The agronomist shall provide information on the pH best suited for the specified crop and
the soil type.
4. The application rate shall not exceed the following for the 'specified craps:
(�ro P lb/acre) r.
Alfalfa
200
Bermuda Grass (Tay, Pasture)
220
Blue morass
120
Corn (Grant)
160
o (Silage)
°ottort
70
Fescue
250
Forest (Hardwood Softwood)
75
o100
P
Small Grain treat, barley, oats)
100
Sorghum, Sudex(Pasture)
1'
Sorghum, Sudex (Silage)
220
Soybeans
200
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass
200
. No residuals other than the following are
hereby approved
for land application in
accordance with this t.
Permit
Volume
Source oura
d tonslear
HenryPork WWTP Catawba
NCO020401
1,028
Northeast WWT'P Catawba
NCO040797
All residuals are treated at the Henry Pork facility:
6. The metal loading rates shall not exceed the following Cumulative Pollutant loading rates..
Kilograms
Pounds
Parameters ner_Hectare
per
Arsenic 41
36
Ca
Copper 1,500
1,338
Mercury 17
1
Molybdenum—_
Selenium 1
zinc ; 2,800
2,498

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The pollutant concentrations in the, residuals which will be applied to the land shall not
exceed the following Ceiling ° Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis):
Parameters
Arsenic 75
Cadmium
Copper 4,300
Lead 840
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel 420
Selenium 100
Zinc .
500
. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Contimssion, the Pern-iihee shall
employ a certified land application/residuals operator to be in responsible charge O C) of
the land application program. The operator must hold a certificate of the type classification
assigned to the land application program by the Certification Co fission. The Peuruittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the
conditions of Title 1A NCAC , .2.
. Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface noff from carrying y
disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters.
10. Surface applied residuals will be plowed or dished within twenty-four (2hours after
application on lands with no cover crop established.
IL T For areas that are prone to flooding or within the I year flood elevation, residuals may
be applied only during periods of dry weather. The residuals must be incorporated into the
soil within twenty-four 24 hours after application.
12 appropriate measures must be taken to control public access to the land application sites
during tie site use and for the 1-rrronth period following the last residual application
event. Such controls may include the posting, of sighs indicating the activities being
conducted at each site.
13. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from
conveying pollutants from the residuals application area onto the adjacent property or into
�£ s ace raters.
14.
15.
16.
18.
Residuals shall not be applied in inclement weather or until hours following a rainfall
event of 1/2-inch car great er in 4 ho . y e ergency` residuals disposal ;measures must
first be approved by the Division of Water Quality.
Residuals shall not be applied to any land application site that is flooded, frozen or snow-
covered.
Residuals shall not be applied at rates ,greater than agronomic rates, unless authorized by
the Division.
ision.
Animals shall not be grazed on an application site for 30 days after residuals application.
Application sites that are to be used for grazing shall have fencing that mdll be used to
prevent access after each application.
Food crops, feed craps and fiber crops that do not, corns in co tact with the residuals shall
.not be harvested for 30 days after residuals application.
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19.
Food crops with harvested parts that touch the residual/soil mixture and are totally above
the land surface (ex. tobacco, melons, cucumbers, squash, etc.) shall not be harvested for
14 months after residuals application.
20.
Food crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land (root crops such as potatoes,
carrots, radishes, etc.) shall not be harvested for 20 months after application of residuals
when the residuals remain on the land surface for four (4) months or longer prior to
incorporation into the soil.
21.
Food crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land shall not be harvested for 39
months after application of residuals when the residuals remain on the land surface for less
than four (4) months prior to incorporation into the soil.
22,
Turf shall not he harvested for I year after residuals application if the turf is to be placed on
land with a high potential for public exposure,
Ill. MONITORING
AND RREEPQR—TING RFOUIREMEND S
I
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure protection of the
environment will be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be
followed.
2.
Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all application activities.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information
a. - source of residuals
b. date of residual application
c . location of residual application (site, field, or zone
d method of application
e weather conditions (sunny, cloudy, raining, etc.)
f. soil conditions
g . type of crop or crops to be grown on field
h . volume of residuals applied in gallons/acre, dry tons/acre or kilograms/hectare
i, annual and cumulative totals of dry tons re of residuals, annual and cumulative
pounds/acre of each heavy metal (which shall include, but not be limited to arsenic,
cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium and zinc), annual
pounds/acre of plant available nitrogen (PAN), and artnual pounds/acre of phosphorus
applied to each field.
3
A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted
on each site receiving residuals in the respective calendar year and the results maintained on
file by the Pen-nittee for a minimum of five years.
The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the
following parameters:
Acidity Manganese Potassium
Calciurn Percent is Matter Sodium
Copper pH Zinc
Magnesium Phosphorus
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Cation Exchange Capacity
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The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis s e above) d an analysis for the following
pollutants shall be conducted lance prior to pen -nit renewal on soils from each site which has
received residuals during the permit cycle.
ArsenicMercury Mickel
Cadmium Molybdenum Selenium
:Tad
4. residuals analysis will be conducted quarterly from the date, of permit issuance by the
Penruttee and the results maintained on file by the Permittee fora rninimurn of fire years,
If land application occurs at a frequency less than quarterly, a residuals analysis will be:
required for each instance of`land application. The residuals analysis shall include but is
not necessarily limited to the following parameters:
Arsenic Calcium
CadmiumNitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen
Capper Magnesium
Lead % Total Solids
Mercury p
Molybdenum Phosphorus
Nickel Plant ,available Nitrogen by calculation
Selenium Potassium
Zinc Sodium
Aluminum TKN
Ammonia -Nitrogen
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification for the reduction of the
frequency of monitoring for pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density
requirements, but inno case shall the frequency of monitoring be less than once per year
when residuals are applied to the land.
5. A Toxicity Characteristics leaching Procedure- T LPanalysis shall be conducted by the
Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the* following parameters (please mote
the regulatory level in in parentheses):
Arsenic . turn (100.0)
Benzene .5 Cadmium 1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride .5 hlord
hloroben ene tl .0 hlorofo .0
Chromium (5. o-resod .
Creso t . i p- resol .
Cresol C.`l ,-1 (10.0)
1,-ichloroben ne 7-5 l,-lichloroeth e (0.5
tine .° ,-
ndrin (.fl
l exachlorobe ene (0.13
Hexachloroethane (3m0
Lindane (0.4)
lthoxyR or (lt.
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Pyridine 5.
Silver 5
Toxaphene .5
,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0)
, ,5-TP ilve 1. ),
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6.
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c sville Regional Office, telephone
in Burke County, the Asheville
as soon as possible, but in no case
following the occurrence or first
a. Any occurrence With the land application program which results'in the land application
of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the land application program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit of 4he parameters on
Which the system was designedm
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
e® Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting residuals to the
application site.
Persons reporting such`occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form i ° five ( days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur:
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I. GRI 111 l I V17AT R AREMENTS
1 a The 1, Y for disposal s sterm is specified by regulations in
1 1CAC L, t3rouridwater Classifications d Standards. The Compliance found is
for the disposal system cons cted after cerner 31, 1q3 is established at either 1 C1
feet from the waste disposal axea, or � feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to'the waste disposal area. exceed of roundrater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 1 3- 1 . A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the .Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.
y groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by'the Division, shall
provided.
3. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water -
table is less than three feet below land surface.
1.. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and application
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environinent, d threat to human health, or a
nuisance. The lie tree shall maintain an inspection lob or summary including t least the
date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Pe `tree
for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon. request.
? Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of eater Quality
may; upon presentation of credentials, enter d inspect y property, premises or place on
related to the application site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determininunder the t compliance conditions of this permit; petua may inspect
dopy y records that must be kept
obtainsamples of groundwater,
surface water, or leachate
NIL GENER:LL CONDITION'S
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the land application activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
. This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
facilities to change ownership or a name change of the Peratittee, a formal permit request
must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by an application fee,
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. e approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.

. The following are approved sites for residuals application (see attached raps ):
x
Application Area [acres]
site
CJ ne sse
xcl di buffers
Catawba County
02-01
Robert Mauser
18.0
2-02
Robert Mauser
1.
02-03
Robert Mauser
60.O
02-04
Robert Mauser
60O
02-05
Robert Mauser
65.E
02-06
Robert Mauser
28.0
02-07
Robert Mauser
12.0
2-8
Robert lase
35.E
02-09
RobertMauser
21
02-1
Robert Masser
31,E
2-11
Robert Mauser
22.0
22-01 �
M&TFarrns
1.
22-021,
M&T Farms
9.5
22-3
M&TFanns
45.0
22-
11T Farms
23.E
22-05� '
M&T Far
22_11
:IT Farms
3.8
22-12
M&T Farms
6.5
22-13
M&T Farms
8.0
TOTAL ACRES IN COUNTY12R0
Lincoln County
21-'1`
J.B. Whitener
15.0
21- 2
J.S. VVNtener
18.
21- 3
J.B. Whitener
18.
21-04
.1.8. {tenor
10.0
21-05
J.B. )Whitener
29.E
21-07
J.B. Whitener
6.0
2 - 1
Ruby Stegall/Hugh Waters
45.2
2-2
James McGinnis/Hugh "raters
25.E
2 _ 3
James Mc It Waters
29.3
2 b'
James McGinnis/Hugh Waters
311
TOTAL ACRES IN COUNTY
2" .
Burke aunty
2_ 1
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace Wood
312
2 -02
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace Wood
37.3
2 -03
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace Wood
39.E
26-04
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace, Wood
303
26-05
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace Wood
26.1
TOTAL ACRES IN COUNTY
165.8
TOTAL AVAILABLE ACRES
905.E

Due to the, close proximity of off -site residences, this land application site shall receive
residuals by subsurface injection only.. buffer of twenty (20) feet shall be maintained
around the rock outcrop located on this site.
b Due to the close proximity of off -site residences, these sites shall receive residuals by
subsurface injection only.
The water table shall be shown to be at least three (3) feet below the land surface prior
to the application of any residuals on these sites.
5 Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 1439215.6(a) to 143-215,6(c).
6. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to 'bateaction to revoke this permit asspecified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Peribittee from complying With �any and
all stattites, rules, regulaoons, or btdinanods� which may be imposed by %her government
4mcles (local, state, and 16ddral) Which have jurisdiction.
10. This permit shall become voidable unless the aggreernents between the Permittee and the,
landowners/lessees, are in full force and effect, The landowner agreements are considered
expired concurrent with the expiration date of the permit and must be renewed at the same
time the permit is renewed,
Permit issued this the third day of September, 1997
NORTH CAROLIN A ENIVIROINNENTAL AGE NTT CO,\,MSSION
17
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001669

W A Michael E. Easley, Governor
William lam. Ross Jr,, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
CO
Alan W. Klimek, R.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 2, 2002
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
B. McGee
.
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Notice of Violation Failure to Sulmut Annual Report
Land Application of Residua Solids ()
Hickory City -A Sludge/Henry
Permit lumber WQOOO1 u
Catawba County
To Whom it May Concern:
One of the requirements of your non -discharge permit is the submittal of an annual report to the Division of
Water Quality by March ist of each, year. Furthermore, you were sent a retrunder letter, reminding you of this
requirement and stating such reports for the calendar year 2001 must be submitted no later than March 1st 2001.
Our records indicate that the. 2€ 01 annual report has not been submitted for the subject facility. If you.have
records indicating the report was submitted, that land application did not occur in 2001 or if you have other
relevant information regarding the facilities operation during 2001, please send such information to the
following address by no later than tern (10) clays following receipt of this letter
Dl W pater Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 2 699-1 a 1
Nothing in this letter should be taken as relieving from you the responsibility for failing to submit the report in a
timely manner. A civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per tray, pursuant to N.C.c .S. 14 -21 . , may be
assessed against a person who fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of the
subject state pertnit. A decision as to the appropriateness of an enforcement action Will be made following the
receipt of your response.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact .Daryl Merritt of our central office staff at
Sincerely,
r
r,�
Daryl Memritt, lEnvironmental Specialist T
Cc: Non-Discbarge Compliance/Enforcement`
Mooresville Regional Office
Central piles
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-NWMAR
N� C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 9.1617 [phone] Customer Service

Michael e Easley, Governor
William G, ROSS.fir., Secretary
,r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
t M " Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
January
fm� � `r'trRt R
B. McGee ��t,r �
Post Office Box 398CE
Hickory, NC 28603
SUBJECT: Retraction of Notice of Violation jAt4 0 9 2003
Hickory City -A Sludge/Henry
Permit Number WQOOO 1669
Catawba County
To Whom It May Concern.
On December 2, 2002 you were sent a Notice of Violation for failing to submit the Annual Land
Application lication Report for the subject facility. After a reviewer of the information receivedfrom you, this Notice of
Violation has been retracted and removed from your file.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. If you have any questions, please call
Daryl Merritt "tt at 7-, ext. 581.
Sincerely;
Daryl l tr ntnntal Specialist
cc: Non -Discharge e Coniplianceffinforcement Unit
Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
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JI . C. Division of Water fi uaiity 1617 Mari Service Center Raleigh, NC 3 599-1617 (19) 733.7015 Customer Service
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POPP State of
North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
September 3, 1997
r. Gene Haynes, Public Services Manager
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory„ NC 28603
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Subject: Permit No. WQOOO 1669
Cite of Hickory
Land Application of Wastewater Residuals
Catawba County
Dear, '.%, Haynes
Ira accordance with your application received on ,Tune 26,, 1997 we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0001669 dated September 3. 1997, to the City of Hickory for the continued operation cif
astewater residuals land application proms he acreage included in this d application program has
been reduced to approximately 905.7 acres,
Please note that the application sites previously limited to seasonal use are now permitted for year-
round use provided the water table is shown y checking with a hand -auger °and documenting the results)
to be at least three feet below the land surface. This procedure change will afford more flexibility in the
land application program while continuing to preserve the integrity of underlying groundwater. In
consideration of past odor complaints, the Division recorrt ends that a buffer of 800 feet (with no land
application therein) be maintained from , off -site residence in proximity to Heir) - 1(Ruby
Stegall/Hugh eaters),
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2002, wall void Permit
o. WQ0001669 issued March 22, 19,95, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specifier) therein. please pay particular attention to the monitoring d reporting requirements contained in
this permit, Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting d maintaining the required operational
information will result in future compliance problems.
s.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
tight to request adjudicatory e n upon written request within thirtydays followingreceipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, confornting to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed ix°ith the Office of Administrative Hearings,P.O,. Drawer "7 ' ,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447.. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 7 f-0585 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 1 0% post -consumer paper

if you need additional infortnation concerning this spatter, please contact Mr. J. Ray Cox at 1
733-5093, extension 541.
Since el
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
W. Catawba, Lincoln and Burke County Health Departments
Bio-Nornic Services, Inc.
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Asheville Regional Office, eater Quality Section
Asheville Reolional Office, Groundwater Section
Bala Cheek, Groundwater Section, ventral Office
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating
Facilities Assessment Unit

IINMX%1-1
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RESIDUALS LAND APPLICATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Clity of Hickory
Catawba County
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4. The issuance of this perinit shall 'lot relieve the POrmifte Of the responsibility for damages
to surface or ground waters resulting from the operation of this program.
7. A copy of this permit shall be maintained at, the land application site when residuals are
being applied during the life of this Permit. A spill prevention and control plan shall be
maintained in all residuals transport and application vehicles.
8. Specific residual application area boundaries shall be clearly marked on each site prior to
and during application.
11.1�1
9. No residuals at any time shall be stored at, any application site, unless approval has been
requested and obtained from the Division of Water Quality,
10. Maximum slope for residual application shall be 10% for surface application and 18% for
subsurface applications.
11. When wastewater residuals are applied, the Class A pathogen requirements and site
restrictions in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) or the Class B pathogen requirements and site
restrictions in 40 CFR Part 503.32(b), and one of vector attraction reduction requirements
in 40 CFR Part 503.33 shall be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which
demonstrates the residuals ability to comply with this requirement, Upon request, a copy,
of this evaluation must be submitted including all test results and calculations,
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Ilie facilities and applicaui on sita� shall bo& properly maititainjed and operated at 0 times.
2.
3
4. The application rates shall not exceed the following for the specified crops:
CLOP-
TAN_ah_Jacre/ r.,l
Alfalfa
200
Bermuda Grass (Hay, Pasture)
220
Blue Grass
120
Corn (Grain)
160
Com (Silage)
200
Cotton
70
Fescue
250
Forest (Hardwood & Softwood)
75
Nfilo
100
Small Grain ('Wheat, barley, oats)
100
Sorghum, Sudex (Pasture)
180
Sorghum, Sudex (Silage)
220
Soybeans
200
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass
200
5. No residuals other than the following are
hereby approved for land application in
accordance with this pem-lit:
Pe Volume
Source Countv
Number (dry tons/vear)
Henry Fork 7f` Catawba
NCO 020401 1,028
Northeast VVVn? Catawba
NCO040797
* All residuals are treated at the Henry Fork facility.
6. The metal loading rates shall not exceed the following Cumulatt e Pollutant loading rates:
Mlograms
Pounds
Parameters Der Hectare
Arsenic 41
36
Cadmium 39
34
Copper 1,500
1,338
Lead 300
267
Mercury 17
15
Molybdenum ----
----
Nickel 420
374
Selenium 100
89
Zinc 2,800
2,498
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7 w The pollutant concentrations in the residuals which will be applied to the land shall not
exceed the following Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis):
F stars m
Arsenic 7
Cadmium 85
Copper 4,300
Lead 840
Mercury57
Molybdenum 7
Nickel 420
Selenium 100
Zinc 7,500
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Pernrittee shall
employ a certified land application/residuals operator to be in responsible charge l RQ of
the land application program: The operator must held a certificate ofthe type classification
assigned to the land application program by the Certification,Co Fission, The lie
ratittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator f the appropriate type to comply with the
r
conditions of Title 1 A NCAC SA,.0202,
Adequate procedures shall be prodded to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters,.
I0Surface applied residuals will be plowed or disked within twenty-four f 41 hours after
application on lands with no cover crop established.
11.. For areas that are prone to flooding or within the I -year flood elevation, residuals may
be applied only during periods of dry weather. The residuals must be incorporated into the
snail within twenty-four 2 hours after application.
12. Appropriate pria,te measures must be taken to control public access to the land application sites
during active site use and for the 1 -month period following the last residual application
event. Such controls may include the posting of signs indicating the activities being
conducted at each site,
13. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff r
y surface waters, o
ni
conveying pollutants from the residuals application area ontodie adjacent property or into
14 Residuals shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 4 hours following a
rainfall
event of 1/2-inch or greater in 24 hours, Any emergency residuals disposal measures must
first be approved by the Division of Water Quality.
15. Residuals shall not be applied to any land application site that is flooded, frozen or snow-
covered,
16. Residuals shall not be applied at rates greater than agronomic rates, unless authorized by
the Division.
17, Animals shall not be grazed on an application site for 30 days after residuals application.
Application sites that are to be used for grazing shall have fencing that will be used to
prevent access after each application.
18. Food crops, feed crops and fiber crops that do not come in contact with the residuals shall
not be harvested for 30 days after residuals application.
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19.
22. Turf shall not be harvested for 1 year after residuals application if the turf is to be, placed on
land with a high potential for public exposure.
Ill. M0NMMGAND ]RIPORTING RF,0VIREWN!
2. Proper records shall be. maintained by the Permittee tracking all application activities.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information-.
a. source of residua
b. date of residual application
c. location of residual application (site, field, or zone #)
d , method of application
e . weather conditions (sunny, cloudy, raining, etc.)
L soil conditions
g. type Of Crop Or crops to he grown on field
h. volume of residuals applied in gallons/acre, dry tons/acre or kilograms/hectare
i. annual and cumulative totals of dry ton: acre of residuals, annual and cumulative
pounds/acre of each heavy metal (which shall include, but not be limited to arsenic,
cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium and zinc), annual
pounds/acre of plant available nitrogen (PAN), and annual pounds/acre of phosphorus
applied to each field.
3. Arepresentative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted
On each site receiving residuals in the respective calendar year and the results maintained on
file by the Peiirifttee for a minimum of five years.
The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the
following parameters:
Acidity Manganese Potassium
Calcium Percent flu is Matter Sodium
Copper PH Zinc
Magnesium Phosphorus
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Cation Exchange Capacity
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e Standard Soil Fertility Analysis (see above) and an analysisfor the following
pollutants shall be conducted Dance prior to pernut renewal can sails from each site which has
received residuals during the permit cycle.
Arsenic Mercury,Nickel
Cadmium Molybdenum Selenium
Lead
. A residuals analysis will be conducted quarterly from the date of pe t issuance b the
Pe nee rs d the results maintained can file by the Pe itt for a minimum of five years.
1f land application occurs at a frequency less than quarterly, a residuals analysis will be
required for each instance of land application. The residuals analysis shall include but is
not necessarily limited to the following parameters:
Arsenic Calcium
Cadmium Nitrate -Nitrite Nitr d
Capper Magnesium
l ad Total Solids
Mercury p
Molybdenum Phosphorus
Nickel Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
Selenium Potassium
Zinc Sodium
Aluminum TKN
A cania-lN itreri
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification for the reduction of the
frequency
of monitoring for pollutant concentrations d for the pathogen density
reqfre enc of
but in no case shall the frequency of monitoring be less than once per year
when residuals are applied to the land.
. A'To icit Characteristics Leaching Procedure T P) analysis shall be conducted by the
Pe `tree annually.'The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please mote
the regulatory level in in parentheses):
Arsenic (n)
Benzene (0.5)
Carbon. tetrachloride (1.
Chlorobe erne (100.0)
Chromium (5.0)
rn-Cresol (.)
Cresol (200.0)
1, -Dichloroben ene (7.5)
1,1-Dichlor thylene ( ,7)
ndrin (0.02)
He .achloroben ene (0.1 )
lle achloroethane (.0)
bind e (0.)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Pyridine (.)
Silo�eToxaphene (0.5)
2,4,5-Trichlor phenol (400.0)
,4,5- TP ( ilvex) (1.0)
Barium (100.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
Chlordane (.)
Chlorofc (.)
o-Cresol .
p- resol -0)
,-1 (10.0)
1,- ichlor th e (te)
,4-Dinitrotoluene ( .1 )
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
He aclalc u- ,:-butadlene (U
Lead (,)
Mercury ..
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Selenium (1.0)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
"richlor thyle e (0.5)
, ,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
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After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may request a permit modification for the reduction of the frequency of monitoring for
pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density requirements, but in no case, shall the
frequency of monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are applied to the land.
7. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114,1115, and 1116 shall be submitted annually on or before
March I of the following year to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water, Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Noncompliance Notification -
The, Pe tree shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone
number [phone] [for the land application sites in Burke County, the Asheville
Regional Office should be contacted at [phone]] as soon as possible, but in no case
more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
aAny occurrence *M the land application program Which results In the land application
of significant amounts of wastes which ati 46normal in quantity or cbaracteristic
b. Any failure, of the land application program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c . Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this pennit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
c, Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting residuals to the
application site.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within five(5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
C�
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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IV. (jRQUNj!3YATER RE-QUIREMEM
low IM 1 01-
2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
3. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water
table is less than three feet below land surface.
Vs TIONS
1 . The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and application
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a
nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the
date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken by the Pentrittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Perri -dace
for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on
or related to the application site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept
under the to and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples of groundwater,
surface water, or leachate.
VI. -Q�ER�AL C�OND�ITIO�NS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the land, application activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
2. This pen -nit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
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. The following are approved sites for residuals application (see attached p s )«
Appli tion Area s
Site No.
Owner/Lessee
xeludin buffers
Catawba County
02-1
:tuber Mauser
1.
2-02
Robert Mauser
10.
2- }3
Robert' Buser
60O
02-04
Robert Mauser
60.0
02-05
Robert Mauser
6 a
02-06
Robert Mauser
28.E
2. 7
Robert M user
12.0
02-08
Robert Mauser
35.0
02-09
Robert Mauser
.
22.0
2-1
Robert Mauser
31.0
2-11
Robert: r user
22.11
22-1
&T Fanns
1
22-2
M&T F
a3
22- 3
M&T Farms
45.0
22-04,
MT Farms
23.E
22- 3 c
M&T Farms
45.0
22-11
M&TF
3,
22-12
.T Farms
6.
22-13
M&T "Farms
22-14
M&T Farms
6.3
TOTAL IN COUNTY12r11
Lincoln Coumy
21- 1
J.S. Whitener
15.E
21- 2
J.S. Whitener
1 .
21- 3
J.S. Whitener
1 0
2 1 -04
J.S. Whitener
1 0,0
21-05
J,S. Whitener
29.
21-07
J.S. Whitener
6,0
2 - 1
Ruby Stegall/Hugh Waters
45.2
2 -i 2
James McGinnis/Hugh Waters
25.3
2 - 3
James McGinnis/Hugh Waters
29.3
2 -14 b
James McGinnis/Hugh Waters
32.
TOTAL ACRES IN COUNTY
227.9
Burke County
26- 1
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace Wood
32.
26_ 2
HazeI Wood Estate/Horace Wood
37.3
26- 3
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace Wood
39.5
26-04
Hazel Wood Estate/Horace Wood
30.7
26-05
Hazel Maud Estate/Horace Wood
26.1
TOTAL ACRES IN COUNTY
16.
TOTAL AVAILABLE ABLE ACRES
905.7'

Due to the &lose proximity of off�site resjdences� this land application site shall receive
I
residuals by subsurface ection only. A buffer oftwenty (20) f�et shall be maintained
around the rock outcrop located on this site.
Due to the close proximity of off -site residences, these sites all receive residuals by
subsurface injection only.
The water table shall be shown to be at least three (3) feet below the land surface prior
to the application of any residuals on these sites.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subjJect the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
6. The annual adinimstering and compliance fee, must be paid by the Peittee within thirty Z:
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly -may cause
the Division to irritiate action to revoke tins permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Pe"treefrom 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,
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8. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this 'permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the pennit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
9. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations andmonitoring requirements the Division of Water Quality deems necessary in
order to adequately protect the environment and public health.
10-0 This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between the Permittee and the
landowners/lessees are, in, fall force and effect. The land owner agreements are considered
expired concurrent with the expiration date of the permit and must , be renewed at the sa -me
time the permit is renewed,
Permit issued this the third day of September, 1997
NORTH CAR 'PHNA ENTVIRO.NWNTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-��ZA. Preston H;war 1, Jr., P.E,, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001669
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City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, NC 28883-38
i Phone: [phone]
�fn:1i r, u� Ts Fax: [phone]
email: kgr [e-mail] nc,us
Public Utilities
RECEIVED
February 5,`2001 FEB 19 2001 t �
NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT�
AND TURAL RESOURCESr;riam'i;
OFFICE , A " ,
Mr. Brian L. Wrenn, Environmental Specialist III, 3 ,
DFl7 ater Cuality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
1617 flail Service Centex
Raleigh, NC 27699-1 1
SUBJECT: Annual Monitoring Reporting Requirements; Treatment & Land
Application ofResiduals; Permit #`G Q0001u6 ; Hickory,City-A Sludge
Dear Mr. re
The City of"Hickory currently owns and operates two wastewater treatment facilities. The Northeast WWT , NPDES"
Permit Ndti2i7401, located at 310 Cloninger Mill Road, NE, Hickory, NC 28601 is a six (d) M U activated sludge
facility discharging to the Catawba River; The 'Henry Fork TF, NPDES Permit #NCO040797, located at 4014 River
Road, Hickory, NC 28602 is a nine () MGD activated sludge, nutrient removal facility discharging to the South Henry
Fork River, currently not operating as a nutrient removal facility.
We possess Land Application Permit # a' OOO1 69 strictly for the required backup method of f ice -solids disposal in case
of an emergency at o Regional Compost Facility, Permit #WQ0004563. The Regional Compost ost Facility was fully
operational in calendar year 2000;;therefore, we slid not land apply hio-solids from either wastewater treatment facility.
In calendar year 2000, residual bio-solids generated from both facilities were transported via city owned and operated
tamer trucks to the Regional Compost Facility, (Permit #WQ0004 Ci3) located at 3200 — 28a' avenue, 8F, Newton, NC
28658. The Regional Compost Facility is currently contract operated by US Filter, Inc., who is simultaneously preparing
the annual report for calendar year 2000 detailing all bio-solids processed for beneficial use.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision.
Based upon my inquiry of qualified personnel who manage the previously mentioned facilities and who assisted in
gathering the available 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 false certification including the possibility of fine and
imprisonment.
Sincerely;
Kevin B. Meer, FI I
Public Services Manager
Attachment
c: Wayne Carroll, U8 Filter
James Kirby, Senior Utility Plant Supervisor

FACILITY,USFILTER OPERATING SERVICES
REGIONAL COMPOST
HICKORY- HENRYFORK
2000
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REGIONALUSFILTER OPERATING SERVICES
COMPOST FACILITY, HICKORY
HICKORY- T

GIMRAL 'FACILITY
ual Report Submitted w February 5, 1
Pe tire. NC 000-401 EPA I.D. Code
Alternate Permit t NO - done Biosolids Facility Indicator ( / )
Facility ortheaat lan Authority e
Region Use for ali.
Hydrologic Unit Latitude 3 a 7'-13" Longitude
"field Office Plant t Tie Grade l fi ate Sludge
Facility Physical Address
Street 310 Sloninger Mill Road NE City/State Hickory
CountyCatawba Zip Code 28601
Phone 33�54t
Facility ailing Address
Street 310 Cloninger Mill load NE City/State Hickory
Countyatawba Zip Code _28601
Operator -in -charge Keith e.
Title O.R.C. Phone 3 3-75 Pax 304-0204
License No. Certification Grade IV
Responsible official Kevin, -Greer 323-7427 PO Box 398 Hickory, NC 28603
Title Public e ices �aaer
Contact Person dames M. fir
'title it E-mail
Phone d 3 3-75 Fax
Permit Issued Permit Expires 9/18/00
Currently c�laera 1u�z e raft Permit
mat Inspection fat
Inf. Flow ( ) 3.6 319 Inf. TSS 3 t g/L 1nf POD
Active Status? aj r7 bcr' W ) Pretreatment? (YIN)
Indian ands" (M) N Class 1 W ) Report Required? red? WN)
Facility send biosolicts out of state? '/

BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT PROVIDED
(No. of Units or 999 as default)
THICKENING:
INC
1. Gravity
15.
Vacuum Filter
_
16.
Pressure Filter
3. Centrifuge
17.
Beal. Filter
4.
18.
Drying Bed
1.
Drying Lagoon
.
Heat Drying
1.
CentrifugeSTABILIZATION:
22.
5. Aerobic Digs"
5 aerobic Dig.
7-. Neat Treat.
5. wet Oxidation
9. Chemical (Lime) Stab.
OTHER-
10CComposting33.
Wastewater Lagoon
11, icscli Lagoons
Mixing n icse.c3
1.
25.
Oxidation Ditch
26.
incineration
2'7. '
9e.tge
9
CONDITIONING:
13. Chemical ° cal Coed
14.

GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION
Pe t No. EPA I.D. Code
Alternate Permit No' None Biosolids Facility Indicator ( )
Facility Hen Fork Plat Authority Name
Region Use for alia
Hydrologic Unit Latitude. ' ,2rr Longitude +
Fled e Plant ` e Lade Ill ivat d Sludge
Facility Physical Address
Street 44 River Road City/State Hicko
County ataba Zip Code 28602
Phone 2"a
Facility Mailing dress
Street 4014 Rigor Road City/State Hi ko
CountyCatawba Zip Code 22
Phone 2 241
perat r-in-char Hubert Shaver
Title J 'Phone Fax [phone]
License No. 23724 Certification Grade
Responsible officialKevin Greer 2 22422 PO Box 398 Hickory.2
8,603
Title Fub i 1. a a er
Contact Person James . KirbX
Title ti tia Flat tzn 1 br
Phone E-mail
..
- 2� 24i FaxPermit 2414
Issued P Ft Fpirea aat Inspection at /070
Currently opera Tn. ait Pe i
ActiveStatus? 'I} `or :Tor? �` Pxettea nt `I
Indian Lands? (Y/ Class 1(YIN) port Required? (YIN)
Facility send biosolids out of state? Y/N
M

BIOSOLIDS TREATMMIT PROVIDED
(No. of Units or 999 as default)
I TCH
ATi
1. Gravity
15.
Vacuum Filter
16.
Pressure Fitt �.
.. Centrifuge
17.
Belt Filter
4.
1.
Drying Bed
19.
Drying Lagoon
.-
Head, Drying
1.
Centrifuge
STABILIZATION:
a
5. aerobic Dig.
—
. Anaerobic Dig.
. Meat Treat.
. fat Oxidation
9. Chemical 1,aa to
OTHER-.
1® Composting
Wastewater Lagoon
11 Biosolids Lagoons
24.
Mixing of Biosolids
12.
.
Oxidation Ditch
m
In is ration
.
Septage
28.
CONDITIONING:
1, chemical Cond.
1,,

+h"YE';'&' WOtPOMjeGWmTONft1& Y
Public utilities
December 29, 1,999
Pott
Hicko i W
Fax -
IT NIKAV
`�
ja
Mr.. Kevin Barnett��
C Dept. of F ly
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: City of Hickory, NC Annual Monitoring d Reporting Requirements
For Treatment and Land Application of Sludge Residuals is (Permit #
Dear Mr. Barnett -
The City ofHickory has two active wastewater treatment plants. They are the Northeast WWTP
(Permit #NCO020 l) located at 3 10 Clonin er Mill Road, NE, Hickory, NC 28601 and they Henry
.Fork WWTP, (Permit lif t located at 4014 Diver Road, Hickory, NC 28602. They are
both located in Catawba County.
We have a land Application Permit (W fltltl l for the required backup method of sludge
disposal in case of an emergency at the Regional Compost Facility. We did not land apply sledge
from either wastewater treatment plants during the calendar year of 1999. The residual sludge
generated from both plants has been transported by city owned and city operated tanker trucks to the
Regional Compost Facility, (Permit # Q00045 i located at 3200 — 0'r avenue, SE, Newton, NC
; 8. The Regional Compost Facility is being operated by professional Services Group/'US filter,
Incorporated, They are required to submit air annual report for preparingsewage sludge for
beneficial use.
l certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction and supervision, Based upon nay inquiry of the qualified personnel who manage e the
previously mentioned facilities and who assisted in gathering the available information, the
information is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and completes I am aware that
these are significant penalties for false certification including the possibility of fine and
imprisonment.

PPPUndersi'gned Date Signed
James Kirby
Utilities Plant Supervisor
p: 'Gene Haynes, public Services Manager

Gene Haynes, Publi.c Seuv e Manager
Permittee Name and Title (type or print)
Signature of Preparer Date
(if different from Pe ttee
Note: Preparer is defined in 40 CFR fart .t)(r
1 / 04 / 000
a ature of ttee - ate
Signature of Land Applier Date
of different from Permittee and Pr p rer)

City of Hickory
PPPF,Al Post Office Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603-0398
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
WhefplaulheLva
Public Utilities
December 29, 1999
Mr. liector Danois
Clean Water Act Enforcement branch titer Programs
US EPA Region 4
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104
SUBJECT. Annual Sludge Report/City of Hickory's Henry Fork WWTP
Pennit' #NCO040797
Dear Mr. Danois:
The City of Hickory has two active wastewater treatment plants. They are the Northeast WWTP,
(Pern,in. #NCO02040 1) located at 3 10 Cloninger Mill Road, NE, Hickory, NC 28601 and the He
Fork WWTP, (Permit #NCO 040797) located at 4014 River Road, Hickory, NC 28602. They are
both located in Catawba County.
We have a Land Application Permit (tfWQ0001669) for the required backup method of sludge
disposal in case of air emergency at the Regional Compost Facility. We did not land apply sludge
from either wastewater treatment plants during the calendar year of 1999, 'The residual sludge
generated from both plants has been transported by city owned and city operated tanker trucks to the
Regional Compost Facility, (Permit #WQ0004563) located at 3200 — 20 'h Avenue, SE, Newton, NC
28658. The Regional Compost Facility is being operated by Professional Services Group/US Filter,
Incorporated. They are required to submit an annual report for preparing sewage sludge for
beneficial use.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction and supervision, Based upon, my inquiry of the qualified personnel who manage the
previously mentioned facilities and>>who assisted in gathering the available information, the
information is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete, I any aware that
there are significant penalties for false certification including the possibility of fine and
imprisonment,

!FU7ndersignedDate Signed
James Kirby
Utilities Plant Supervisor
Gene; ayes, Public Services Manager

GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION
Annual Report Submitted Jan, 4, 2000
Permit No. N-C 0 7 -
EPA I.D. Code
Alternate Permit Nam None —
Biosolids Facility Indicator (S/O/B)
Facility
Authority Name
Region
Use for Analysi;
Hydrologic Unit
35 40'-29" A 8 ­­77 W
Latitude Longitude 1 7
Field office
Plant Type Qrade IV Activated Sludge
Facility Physical Address
Street 4014 River Road
City/State 1dicl zry. NC
County Catawba
Zip Code 28602
Phone
Facility Mailing Address
Street 4014 River Road
City/State Hickory
County Catawba
Zip Code 28602
Phone [phone]
Operator -in -charge Robert P) Shaver
Title 0. R. C.
Phone Fax [phone]
License No. 23724
Certification Grade 1v
Responsible Official- li.ne 1.3.1n (828
323-7427 PO Box 398 Hickol'', NC 28603
Title Public Services
Map2&er
Contact Person James M. Kir
Title Utilities Plant
S92SIrvisor E-mail
Phone 1828L224=28(a1,_
Fax
Permit Issued June 26, 1995
Permit ExpiresJul 31.,200Qast Inspection pat Nov 1.8 1999
Inf. Flow (MGD) 2.3
173 mg/L in TSS 277 mg/L Inf. BOD
A,ctive Status? (A/1) A
maJor/ miNor? WN) Pretreatment? (YIN)
Indian Lands? (YIN) N
Class 1? (Y/N) Report Required? (Y/N)
Facility send bicsolids out of state? (YIN N

CONTRACT APPLIER(S)/HAULER(S)
l & Dame Timmie L. W2 er 0Ii h2I 7 L 1
Street 1 HeatherbroTrail
City/state VLe, NC zip 28168
County Catawba
Contact
Hobert Shaver
Phone
cent of Lase.
ajorit /Occasional)Majorityj
' +-Ti a1
.. Nam
Street
City/State
county
zip
Contact
Ph
Phone
Amount of Use:
7 ajori.ty/Ccc s—io-aa
. Name
Street
City/state
County
Zip
Contact
Phone
Amount of Use®
(Majority/Occasional)
4. Name
Street
city/state
County
Zip,
Contact
Phone
x ount of Use:
(Majority/Occasional)
S. Name
Street
City/State
County
zip
Contact
Phone'
Amount of Use:
(Majority/Occasional)
>. Name
street
City/,Mate zip
County
Contact Phone
Amount of Use: (Majority/Occasional)
7 Nam
Street
City/state i
County
Contact
Phone
Amount of Use: (Majority/Occasional)

SIOSOLIDS TREATbMNT PROVIDED
(No. of Units default)
THICKENING:
SAT R N;
1.
Gravity
15.
Vacuum Filter
2.
DAF
16.
Pressure Filter
5
Centrifuge
17.
Belt Filter
a
18.
Drying Be
19.
Drying Lagoon
20.
Heat Drying
21.
Centrifuge
STABILIZATION:
22.
5.
Aerobic Dig.
6.
Anaerobic Dig,
7.
Head:Treat.
S R
het oxidation
9.
Chemical cal ( Lime) Stab .
OTHER:
10.
composting X
22.
Wastewater Lagoon
11.
Biosolids Lagoons �
24.
Mixing of Biosolids
12
25.
Oxidation Ditch
26.
incineration,
25.
12
Chemical Cond.
14.

FPF
A,
RubficUtilities
December 29, 1999
Mr. Hector Danois
Clean Water Act Enforcement Branch/Water Programs
US EPA Region 4
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104
SUBJECT: Annual Sludge Report/City of Hickory's Northeast WWTP
Pemiit #NC,0020401
Dear Mr. Danols:
Post
Hickory, N
pliom
FO)c 3

PPPTTndrsi Date Signed
JamesKirby
Utilities Plant Supervisor
e: Gene Haynes, Public Services Manager

GENERAL FACILITY INFORMhTION
Annual Report Submitted January 4, 2000
Permit No. ,NC,0010-401 EPA I.D. Code
Alternate Permit No. None Biosolids Facility Indicator (S/o/B)
Facility Northeast Plant Authority Name
Region Use for Analysi.,
Hydrologic Unit Latitude 35 0-47'-18" Longitude 81 -18 -28
Field Office Plant Type Grade IV Activated Sludge -
Facility Physical Address
Street Cloni---- (ill oad NE City/State Hickory
County Catawba Zip code 28601
Phone —
Facility Mailing Address
Street 310 Cloninger Mill Road NE City/State H c or -
County Catawba Zip code _28 60 �l
Phone p :rator-in-charg Keith D. Rhyne
Title T.R.C. Phone 132§1_.2Q=Z2A_0 Fax
T i -
Certification Grade IV
Responsible Official- Gene Haynes [phone] PO Box 398
Title Public Services Man1ger
Contact Person James M. Kirbv
Title Utilities Plant SUErvisor E-mail
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
1995 Permit Issued June 26 Perrait ExpiresJune 30,20QQist Inspection DatSezL�,Iqqq
Inf. Flow (MGD) 3.47 278 ing/L Inf. IRS 249 mg/L Inf. ROD
Active Status? (A/I( A maJor/miNor? JIN) Pretreatment? (Y/N)
Indian Lands? (YIN) N Class I? (Y/N) Report Required? (YIN)
Facility send biosolids out of state? (Y/N N

CONTRACT APPLIER(S)/HAULER(S)
1. Name
parr hamber H c o City Employee)
Street
PO Box 786
City/State
onover,
Zip 28613
County
Catawba
Contact
Leith R ne
Phone ( 32.3-7 40
Amount of Use: (Majority/Occasional) Majox�t
2.. Nam
Street
City/State
Counter
Zip
Contact -
Phone
Amount of Use:
CMajority/Otccasa,onal)
3. Nam
Street
City/State
County
Zip
Contact
Phone
Amount of Use:
(Majority/occasional)
4. Name
Street
City/State
County"
Zip
Contact
Phone
Amount of use:
(Majo ity/r c asional
S-m Names
Street
City/State
County
zip
Contact
Phone
Amount of Use:
(Ma.ja ity/ ccasio al)
.. Name
Street
City/state
zip
County
Contact
Phone
Amount of Use:
(Majority/Occasional)
7. Nam
Street
City,/State
i.
County
Contact
Phone
Amount of Use:
(Majority/Occasional)

BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT PROVIDED
of Units or gg as default)
THICKENING:
DEWATERING:
is Gravity
15.
Vacuum Filter
2. DAF
16.
Pressure Filter
a Centrifuge
17.
Belt Filter
4
18
Drying Bed;
19.
Drying Lagoon
0._
Meat Drying
21.
centrifuge
STABILIZATION:
22.
5. Aerobic Dig,
. Anaerobic Fig,
7. Heat 'great,
8. Wet Oxidation
9 Chemical (Lime) Stara.
OTHER:
10. composting X
23,
Wastewater Lagoon
11. Biosolids Lagoons
24.
Mixing of Biosolids
12.
25.
Oxidation Ditch
26.
Incineration
27.
Septage
28.
15. Chemical Cond.
14.

NON -DISCHARGE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Date: 01 -05-03 count-yr: Catawba
To: Non-Diatharoye Permittin Permitee: Citv of flickon, t
NDPU Reviewer: Shannon Thorrib Application No.: MLQ22!L4563
Regional Login No: 02-37
�ENERAL INFORMA TION
1, This application is (ebeck, aij thia aprly): 0 New Z Renewal
Minor Modification Z Major Modification
c lm.� Re e R�,ycle HigliRateln 1ra,1,',on0Ev;pora onlln ra�onLa 'n 'i ft
6 n e us ual� �Mc m nt J� clud f rupr te 50 re Ja 5 -0 S ae on sid in ed as a ia 3 L:dAppli o fR ted exe'mVt
Z Distribution of Residuals [I Surface Disposal
2. Was a site visit conducted in order to prepare this report? Yes or E No,
a. Date of site visit.- N/A
b. Person contacted and contact informanow , Ke,,rin P, Greer. (8284323-74.17. PE. Pub, Servs, Mer,
c. Site sit conducted by N/A
d. Inspection Report,Attached.- [] Yes or Z No.
3 Is the following information entered into the BIMS record for this application correct?
El Yes r El, No, If no, please complete the following or indicate, that it is correct, or, the current
application,
For Treatment Facilities.
a, Locatiow
b, Driving Directions:
c. USG S Quadrangle Map name and number:
d. Latitude: 81'-If-34" Longitude: 35'-4l'-01"
e, Regulated Activities / Type of Wastes (e.g., subdivision, food processing, municipal wastewater),.
g9mp—ostina/municipal wastewater sludge
For Disoosal Sites. NIA
a. Location(s):
b Drivina Directions-,
cUSG S Quadrangle Map namc. and number:
d. Latitude: — Longitude:
FTI
I

DESCRIPTION'OF WASTELS1 AND E4CILITIES
L Axe there appropriately certified ORCs for the facilities? El Yes or [I No. N/A
Operator in Charge- Certificate
Back- Operator in Charge. - Certificate
2, Is the design, maintenance and operation (e.g, adequate aeration, sludge wasting, sludge storage,
effluent storage, etc) of the treatment facilities adequatefor the type of waste and disposal systern?
E Yes or [I No. If no, please, explain: This fdenili it es to
The receiving Drum is an unden stor gre tank . This tank will bold about two days, of ay��e
@g
ewater source has adecuate storap-e at the
waste generation site.
3 Are the site conditions (soils, topography, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately assit imating
the waste.? F_7 Yes or 0 No, If no, please explain: _ _N/A
4 is the residuals mankeement plan for the facility adequate and/or acceptable to the Division?
E> Yes or [I No. If no, please explain:
5 Are, the existing application rates (hydraulic or trunient') still acceptable? D- Yes or 0 No� If no,
please explain-, N/A
6. Are there any, buffer conflicts (treatment facilities or disposal sites)? El Yes or EIINV If yes', please
attach a map showing coifflict areas or attach any new maps you have received from the applicant to
be incorporated into the permit: N/A
7, Is the type and/or volume of waste(s) as written in the existing permit correct? Z Yes orE] No. If
no, please explain .
8. Is the description of the facilities as written in the exis;ting permit correct? [D Yes or Z No, If no,
please explain: A new dewapering centrifuge has been added and UDgrades, to the end product curing
9, Has a review of all self monitoring data been conducted? ZJ Yes or [] No, Please summarize any
findings resulting from this review: .
M Check all that apply E No compliance issues, E, Notice(s) of violation within the last permit cNlcl-.,-
IED Current enforcement action(s) El, Currently under SOC; D Currently under JOC; [] Currentb,,
under moratorium. If any items checked_ please explain and attach any documents that may, help
ctrIfsw-nconn-nt s (such as NIOV, NOD etc):
Pn P. m mr) cR R n,, in,r

11, Have all compliance, datesiconditions in the existing permit, SOC, JOC, etc. been complied with?
El Yes or 0 No, If no. please explain: NIA
12. Are. there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resoived before issuing this
permit? E Yes or Z No. If yes., please explain:
E UA L UA TION A ND RECOM _MENDA TIOIV,V
1, Provide any additional narrative regarding your reNiew of the application,, his t
renewal/maior modification is gle quest to �udd a _new sled source own of Catawha and delete
the a source. Thi.12=rmkit Mnge�ds�arjfication on end Ju., sam lin .
Cj!y of Newton as nrodu.-t��
2. List any items that you would like NDPU to obtain through an additional information request. Make
sure that you provide a reason for each item:
- nd to be removed from th. e t mol
ten issued,
i List specific, Pmme it conditions that you reco
Make sure that you provide a reason for each condition:
4. List specific special conditions or -compliance schedules that you recomm, end to be included in the
permit when issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each special condition-.
5, Recommendation : [] Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office-,
Hold, pending review of;draft permit by regional office-, D Issue.- El Deny. Tf deny, please state
reasons.
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of WQ)S reg
ional si
Dam
TZnRM-X7)qRR1 M,10` 11

NON -DISCHARGE CAR A
Date: Noyern -r 200
lo: El Forrest Westall, ARO-WQS
Paul Rawls, FRO-WQS
Mulligan, WaRO-WQS
r
w
V 2 7 2002
Debra Watts, CO -CT' S
Copies Sent to CCU-G S:
u
Steve Maune+ , "S CI-°i Fristribute 0 Copies to RO-GWS
From: Shannon Mohr Thornb tr ,Nan-1 Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Telephone: t' 1 9 -St.D eat Fax: )`mil -Ca
E-i iati shannon,thcalMI)tt C n m it net;
A. Permit Number: WQLX }
B. Owner;: C it of icl�rar
C. Faciiit / er tion: i ional C trrarCt st a ilit arrad i istritvtrt ot7 f'ra ra a
Proposed Fq Existing E Facility El Operation
D. Aka Lieatitm
. Perinit Type: CS (O&M) El Surface irrigation Reuse El Id-R Infiltration
Recycle El Lap( ara [] GW l ernediation (ND)
For 'esid olv� Land App. E 1 Surface Disposal
503 F1 505 Exempt El Aninral
. Project "sae: New E l a oi- Mod. El Mino lv od, [I Renewal Renevvaal w/ Modn
E. Cranv eats/Olthcr Information: NUrciuld like to acconvany you on a site visit.
Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above -referenced application for your
review, co nt ent, and/or action, Within 30 calendar days, please take the following actions:
For Qt- *
..,« Aptortia,COotplated Ft rt t NDSRR. El Attach Attachment B for Certification by the NDPLJ,
Issue an Attachment B Certification front the RO ,
fterraenl4er that you will be responsible for coordinating site visits, reviews, as well as additional'
information requests with other RO-WQ a and RO-GWS representatives in order to prepare as complete
Attachment B for certification, Refer to the RPP SOP'ti.rr additional detail,
For CO -CAWS:
El Return a a lemoranduna vv ith Permit Condition Recttmmendaations.
When you receive this request form. please write your name and dates its the spaces below, shake a copy
of this sheet, and return it to the appropriate Non -Discharge Permitting Unit contact person listed above.
C - Reviewer: Date:
CCU -CAWS Rev=iewer `
p'ORlv^t: N yA 10910
Date:
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11/25/02
Permit Cumber WQ0004563
Permit Tracking ii
Program Category
Status Project Type
Non -discharge
In review Major modification
Permit Type
Version Permit Classification
Distribution of Residual Solids i 03j
Individual
Primary Reviewer
Permit Contact Affiliation
shannon.thomburg
R McGee
Permitted Flamm
PO Box3 98
Hickory SIC 28603
Facility
Facility Marne
Major/Minor Region
Regional Compost Facility and Distribution
Major Mooresville
Program
Location Address
County
PO Box 33
Catawba
Hickory NC 28603
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name
Owner Type
Gila of Hickory
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
B. McGee
Post Off ice Rear 398
Hickory NC 28603
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig issue App Received Draft initiated issuance
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiroliat
061 1l 1 11107/0
Regulated Activities
Requested/Received Events
Wastewater treatment and disposal
RO start report received
ICJ staff report requested
0,
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Additional information received)
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ppppp- North Carofina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
5; Alan W, Klimek, P.E,, Director
Division of Water Quality
November 25, 2002
Mr. B, Gary McGee
City Manager
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No. WQ0004563
Regional Compost Facility & Dist, Prog,
Distribution of Residual Solids System
Catawba County
Dear Mr. McGee:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit of the Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges receipt of
your permit application and supporting materials on November 7, 2002. This application package has
been assigned the number listed above and will be reviewed by Shannon Thornburg.
The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if
necessary. To ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests
your assistance in providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests,
Please be aware that the Division's Regional Office, copied below, must provide recommendations prior to
final action by the Division. Please also note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long
as 60 - 90 days after receipt of a complete application.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Thornburg at 919-733-5083, extension 353, or via e-
mail at shannon thornburg@ncmail, net. If the reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and
they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON THIS
PROJECT.
Sincerely,
Kim H. Colson, P.E.
Supervisor
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Kevin B. Greer/City of Hickory
Permit Application File WQ0004S63
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Michael F Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
North Carolina Depariment of Environment ans Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Ouality
September 17, 2002
R. CHUCK HANSEN, P.E., DIRFCTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES
CITY OF HICKORY
POST OFFICE Box 398
HiCKORY, NORTH CAROLINA 28603-0398
Subject: Permit No, WQ0004563
Return of Pe it Application Package
City of Hickory
Regional Compost Facility and Residuals
Distribution Program
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Hansen
This letter is in reference to the permit application package received on September 13, 2002 for
the modification of the above -referenced residuals composting facility and distribution program. The
Division of Water Quality's (Division) Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed an adnimistratine
review of the package and is returning the enclosed permit application package due to the following
reasons:
L hein 1. 1. on Page I of 8 of the submitted application form states that, the applicant's name is
the "Regional Compost Facility." Note that the applicant should be the person who or the
entity that owns the facility and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the issued
permit and all rules and regulations. In this case, it appears as if the City of Ifickory should
be listed in Item 1. L as the applicant's name. Please amend the application form
accordingly.
2. Note that Regulation 15A NCAC 2H .0-106 (b) (4) requires that applications and other
supporting documentation, if the applicant is a municipality, must be signed by a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official (e.g., mayor, city manager, etc.). As Director of
Public Senices, Mr. Chuck Hansen does not meet this criterion. Therefore, subrrut an
amended Page I of 8 and Page 9 of 8 that has been signed by a person who meets this
criterion. Note that the Division will accept a letter from a person who meets this criterion
that specifically delegates Mr. Hansen as the signing official for the purposes of this
application and its resultant permit.
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4Please answer the following questions related to the handling of the residuals gerIeTated by
the Town of Catawba Wastewater Treatment Plant:
a. Are the residuals going to be transported as a liquid from the Regional Compost Facility
or is there going to be additional treatment (i.e., dewatering) at the Town of Catawba
Wastewater Treatment Plant?
b. How will the residuals be transported from the Town of Catawba Wastewater Treatment
Plant to the Regional Compost Facility?
c. Who will be responsible for the transportation of the residuals, generated from the Town
of Catawba Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Regional Compost Facility? Does that
individual/entity have an emergency spill plan in place currently?
d, Provide a vicinity map that shows the location of the Town of Catawba Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
5. Please answer the following questions related to the design of the Regional Compost Facility
and the operation of the residuals distribution program.
a. What is the maximum design capacity of the Regional Compost Facility? Specifically,
the Division is interested in how many dry tons of residuals per day and/or per year the
Regional Compost, Facility may accept and still be able to meet the stipulated Pathogen
and vector attraction reduction requirements. Provide an evaluation or calculations that
have been signed, scaled, and dated by a North Carolina -licensed professional engineer
that substantiates the maximum processing throughput.
b. The existing permit for this facility states that Regional Compost Facility is approved to
accept a nraximurn of 7,300.00 dry tons per year of residuals from several different
residuals source -generating facilities. Will the 8.00 dry tons per year of residuals
proposed for acceptance from the Town of Catawba come out of this total allocation or is
it proposed that the maximum acceptance/processing volume for the Regional Compost
Facility be increased to 7,308-00 dry tons per year`s f
c. The existing permit for this facility states that Regional Compost Facility is approved to
distribute a maximum of 3,300.00 dry tons per year of finished residuals product. Will
the 8.00 dry tons per year of residuals proposed for acceptance from the Town of
Catawba, come out of this total allocation or is it proposed that the maximum
acceptance/processing volume for the Regional Co trip * ost Facility be increased to
3,308-00 dry tons per year?
d. Is the 3,300.00-dry ton per year quantity equivalent to the maximum finished vole me of mished
residuals product permitted for distribution (i.e., mixture of composted residuals and ally
amendments) or of the residuals alone? If the quantity represents the latter figure, please
provide the maximum volume of finished residuals product that is proposed for
distribution.
6. The applicant's certification, as required on Page 8 of 8 of the submitted application form
was not provided, Please ensure that an appropriately -signed certification page (i.e., see Item
2. above) is included with your resubmitted package-
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For the above -listed reasons, the Division must return your permit application package as
incomplete in accordanc�,- with North Carolina General Statute 143-213.1; please be advised that
operation, alteration, expand, and/or change of any residuals; management program without a valid permit
is a violation of North Carolina General Statute. 143-21 .1 any may subject the owner/operator of, the
program to enforcement action in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-21 . . Civil
penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation may be assessed for failure to secure a permit required by
North Carolina. General Statute § 143-21 .1
When you have obtained the inf6rination that is needed to make your permit application package
complete, you may resubmit the package for review and approval. "Note that the. Division has returned
the attire permit application pack -age to you; therefore, the returned package along with the above -
listed ornitted items must he resubmitted to the mailing address listed on the first page of this
correspondence if you choose to continue pursuing a modified permit for this residuals
management program. If you have any questions an/or comments regarding this matter, please do not
hesitate to contact me at any time at (qlq) 733-5083, extension 353, or at shannon-thombur @ncrnail et,
and 1 will be happy to provide additional explanation as required.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance;
X
ly,
ts /Mohr Thornburg
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc (w/o enclose Mr. Kevin B . Greer, P.E., City of hickory
Ms. Ellen Huffman, , Mooresville regional Officer Water Quality Section
Permit Sale WQ0004563
PU Files - Returned Projects 2002 (Pre -Review

November 4, 2002
Ms, Shannon Mohr Tho burg, Environmental Engineer
NC Dept. of EHNR
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Sera°ice Center
l aleigh NC 27-1617
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SUBJECT: Permit #WQ0004563/Permit Modification
RegionalCompost Facility, City of Hickory, Catawba County
Dear Ms. Thornburg;
The intent of this correspondence is to address the items requiring modification or additional
documentation as noted in your letter dated September 17, 2002. This response will, for sake of
clarity, progress point by point through the issues as stated in your letter.
1. The application has been corrected as noted with the City of Hickory as applicant and the
"Regional Compost Facility" as specific facility requesting.
I The application has been corrected as noted with Mr. B. Gary McGee, City Manager as the
sigliling official.
3. As requested by your letter, pages 3 of g through 5 of 8 have been completed and
incorporated in this response. All pertinent laboratory analysis has been included as
Attachment A
4, a. Residuals from the Town of Catawba Waste treatment Facility will be transported in
liquid form at approximately 2.5% solids. The Town of Catawba does not have a means
of dewatering before transport.
b.. The residuals will be transported via 6,500 gallon tanker truck to the regional
Compost Facility through a contract with the City of Hickory. The proposed contract:
for this service is included as Attachment B.
c. As stated in 4b, above, the City of Hickory will transport residuals from the Town of
Catawba to the regional Compost Facility under contract. The City of Hickory does
have an Emergency Spill response Plan in place.
d.. please see Attachment C for the requested vicinity map;

Ms. Shannon Mohr Thornburg
November 4, 2002
Page Two
During spring and summer of 2002 we implemented Alterative #1 and purchased and
installed a new generation high solids centrifuge which increased current capacity to 24,79
dry tons per day due to improved dewatering, eliminating recycle and minimizing
aniendment addition. The belt press system has been maintained as a backup method for
dewatering.
The facility has observed approximately one-third increase in reactor detention time since
starting up the centrifuge. Previously, we had increased the curing pad size and odor
control methods accounting us an additional 30-60 days aging time, All pertinent
calculations and engineering judgments are included as Attachment D with an engineer's
signature and seal,
b, The 8.00 dry ton per year will come out of the capacity, which was previously
allocated for the City of Newton. They no longer participate as stakeholders and
strictly deliver under emergency, as capacity is available. Therefore, the 7,300 dry tons
per year will hold true with 8 dry tons being allocated for the Town of Catawba.
C. The 8.00 dry tons per year should be added to the existing 3,300 dry tons per year of
finished residuals product. We are requesting the volume of acceptance processing be
increased to 3,308 dry tons per year. As we understand, the 3,300 is directly related to
required sampling practices and could be increased so long as sampling practices are
sufficient.
d. The 3,300 dry ton amount is the quantity of residuals alone. The 3,300 dry tons is used
For sampling frequency per 503 requirements and State of NC regulations. The
maximum volume of 7,300 dry tons per year is the biosolids volume used by members
to calculate capacity ownership based on 20 dry tons per day.

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its. Shannon Molar- Thornburg
November 4, 2002
Rage Three
In 2001, the Regional Compost Facility, R F), processed 2,830 dry tons equivalent to
24,541 cubic yards of material, In 2002, The R F is on track to process approximately
2,400 dry tons equivalent to 20,270 cubic yards of material. The projected volume for
2002 is 2,640 dry tons equivalent to 15,800 cubic yards of material. The lesser volume
is due to better efficiency with addition of the centrifuge and economic slow down in
Catawba County for solids loadings.
. The application has been corrected as noted adding the certification page with Mr. B.
Gary McGee, City Manager alter of Hickory as the signing official..
We would like to take this opportunity to than. you for your time and consideration of this permit
modification. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate contacting
Wayne Carroll, with US Filter Operating Systems at (2) 5-1401 or myselfat (2 2 -' 42` .
Sincerely,,'w°
Nov
Kevin B. Greer, PE
Public Services Manager
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Attachments
pc Gene Haynes, Utilities Resource Director/City of hickory
Chuck Hansen, PE/Public Services rector City of Hickory
Wayne Carroll, OR/US Filter Operating Services
Jimmy Clark-, Utilities Director/City of Conover
Todd Clark, Manager/Town of Catawba
Barry Edwards, PE/ Ttil hies & engineering Director/Catawba County

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Non- Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORAIAM Y BE PHOTOCOPIED TDR USE AS AN ORGIAAL)
DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUAL SOLIDS
This application is intended for facilities which are to be regulated under 40 CFR Part 503
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1, Applicant's name (please specify the name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc):
CITY OF f
2, Print owners or signing official" s name and title (the person who is legally responsible for the facility and it's compliance)-
W R, GAR ' McE CITY MANAGER
3, Mailina- address: P,0­l30X,­'-398
City— HICKORY State, ­N�QRTH �CAR�011N�A. zip: 28603-0398
Telephone Number-. ( 828 —_) ­_ 323-7427
4, Application Date:- SEPTEMBER 24,2002
5. Fee Submitted: S---$32-5 [The permit processing fee. should be as specified in 15A NCAC 2H M05 (c) (5)]
6, Specity, how these residuals will be distributed: X,--- sold or given away in bags or other containers _ X _lawn (bulk),-
X — home garden (bulk); _ other;
7. If the alternative for residual disposal consists of "surface disposal" as defined under 40 ff4�" fezLe_co �Iet� the
application titled "SURFACE DISPOSAL OF RESIDUAL SOLIDS". Please identify, if ther js=y, storage of fesiduals, in
a surface impoundment or disposal thin landfilling, Explain:
N/A
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8. Is the residual process facility also the generator? Yes; XNo L
9. Latftu& 81'— 151 Longitude,- 350-4F —01"
10, Specify whether the process facility is owned by; _ private; state; X local government;
I I. County where facility is located: CATAWBA
11. PERMIT FNTFORMAIJON.-
1. Application No. (will becompleted byDEM):
2. Specify whether project is: _new; _ renewal*- X modification
For renewals, complete all, sections included in the application. En J gineering, Signature and Sea] not, required for
renewals or if there is not any construction involved with the subject project,
1 If this application is being submitted as a result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the existing permit
number— W00004563 and its issue date KNE 1. 2001
FORM: IRS 06/94

111. FACILITY I'NFORMATION (attach additional pages for additional source of residuals):
1. Name of facility where residuals are generated or prepared:
2. Facility permit number. NCO,025542 ; facility permit holder- TOWN OF CATAWBA
3. Specify whether facility in Section Ill. I is owned by-,— federal;_ private; _ state;,,
I ­ - local government;
4. Specify design flow: 0.225 ml facility average daily flow— 0.35 ni
Type of residual storage: AEROBIC DIGESTER
Volume of residual storage:
Estimated volume of residuals: 8.0 (dry tons/yr.);
r
rq it' iiAls nr4�cess
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6, Facility contact (person familiar with residuals preparation): -_jCARY BROADWELL
7. Facility contact's telephone number- ( 828
8. Location of treatment faciliW VE�- CATA�WBA. --NC_State;
, fry NE
---CATAWBA County
9® Mailing address:
10. Specify the, source of the residuals: X treatment of domestic wastewater, _ treatment of industrial wastewater,
— X7other (explain): ttach an explanation of either the treatment process, manufacturing process, or how waste is generated. Provide full
and complete details of the entire process.
IL Does the facility which generates the residuals have an approved pretreatm, ent prograrn? _ Yes; X No.
This includes facilities which are classified as a "Class I" facility (any publicly owned treatment works required, under 40
CFR 403. to have, an approved pretreatment program or any facility treating domestic sewage that is classified as "Class
I" by the appropriate federal or State authority)
t i: ke0i:
a� Are ary residuals covered bytHs application listed in 40 CRI�26f-ji4lsfnj? Veg, —X--No. if Yosi,
list the riumbe*)-
liDo the resichuds tililibit any of the four ahar=tcristics defted by 40 CM261,21-26114" yes. No.
Attach laboratory results tbr the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure An*sts, Rvattivlll Tgaitability; and
Corrosivity for each residual�
FORM: DR S 06/94 Page 2 of 8

Note: If the following constituent levels (asdetermined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching ProcedureAnalysis) are
exceeded in the residuals or if the PH of theresidua is not within therangelisted below, the residual is by
definition a Hazardous waste. Chemicals aly es must be made to Minimum Detection Levels
PPM PP
Arsenic 5.0 Barium 100.0
Benzene 0.5 Cadmium Lo
Carbon tetrachloride 0.5 Chlordarre 0,05
hlorob mere 100.0 hlorofo .Cl
Chromium 5.f1 resol 7I1( O
rrt-Cresol 200. -Cresol 200.0
Cresoi 200.0 2,4 r till
14-Dichloroben ne 7,5 1,-Dichloroethane
1, 1 -Dichloroethylene 0.7 2,4-Dmitrotoluene .15
is in 0.02 Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) 0.008
Hexachlorobenzene 0.1 Hexachloro-1,5-butadiene 0.
Hexachloroethane 3.0 Lead 5.
Lindane 0A Mercury .
Methoxychlor 10.0 Methyl ethyl keytone 200.0
Nitrobenzene 7.0 Pentachlorophenol 100.
Pyridine 5.0 Selenium 1.0
Silver 5.11 Tetrachchloroethylene 0.7
T rxaphene 015 Trichloroethylene 0.
7,4,-"Trichlorophenol 400-0 2, ,-Triehlorophenol 1
7 4,5- (ilvcx) 1.11 Vinyl chloride 0.
PH (7:1 vol .) >2.0 s.u. •12.5 smu.
NOTE: IFANY OF THE RESIDUALSET THE DEFINITIONSOF A HAZARDOUS WASTE,
AS NOTED IN EITHER "A" OIL. "B" ABOVE. A PERMIT CANNOT BE ISSUED FOR
THAT MATERIAL AND IT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED a PART OF TMS
APPLICATION.
. For each residual, please attach a complete chemical analysis ofthe material. This analysis must be comprehensive enough
to completely characterize the residual l d must be based upon a review of the process that ge nerates the material. If the
facility that will generate the residualis not yet in operation, the characterization must be based on similar existing
facilities and projection based; on the type of facility. The analysis must include a minimum of the following parameters
d any other known and suspected contaminants that are tributaryto the system.
Arsenic Molybdenum alciPhosphorus
Cadmium Nickel Magnesium Potassium
Chromium Selenium Nitrate -Nitrate Nitrogen Sodium
Copper :zinc % Total Solids, TKN
Lead Aluminum pH
Mercury ortia-Nitrogen Plant Available Nitrogen
y calculation)
FORM: IRS 06194 Page 3 of 8

3. Wastewater residuals cannot be sold or given away if the concentration of any pollutant in the residuals exceed the
Concentration staeci ed in the table below. Soecifv the nonutant concentration of these residuals (attach lab analvgisl
Pollutant Ceiling Concentration (mg/kg) Pollutant Concentration (mpg)
Pollutant Dry Weight Basis Dry Weight Basis
Arsenic
Cadmium
CopperChromium 3000
4300 218
Lead 840
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium 1
Zinc
Provide, all applicable pilau studies and any bench scale nests performed on each residual source and the results, including
the approximate fertilizer equivalent.
Wastewater residuals can't be scald or given away in bags or other containers for application to the land unless one of the
following options is satisfied,
A Specify either A or B. Please be advised, if'the residuals are to be scald or given away in bulk- for application to
lawn or home garden. there Option A is the only option.
A. The pollutant concentration of the residuals must be less than Pollutant 'Ionthl Average Concentrations
listed in the table below,
Monthly Average Concentrations Pollutant Concenuafion
Pollutant 2a Weight basis (mg/kg) Dry basis ( )
Arse
Cadmium 39 .
Chromium 1200
1500 1
Lad
Mercw
y 17 13.3
Nickel
Salmi
Zinc 2800 395
B. The product of the concentration of each pollutant in the residual and the annual whole residual application
rate for the residual shall not cause l Pollutant Loading Rate to be exceeded.
In order for the Annual Whole Residual Application Rate (A R) to be calculated to Annual Pollutant
Loading Rate (APLA) is divided by the pollutant concentration (P times 0.0 l (a conversion factor) as
Follows:
AWRAR APLR
* fl of
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The AWRAR for the residual is the lowest AWRAR calculated. This is the maximum rate at which the,
Suhject residual can be applied (to convert kg1hectare to lbs/acre multiply by 0,9924). Please specify
k0ectacre or lbs/acre:
AWRAR = -N/A
III. PATHOGEN AND VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION INFORMATION (attach additional pages for
Additional sources of residuals):
I . to order for the residuals to be class A, in accordance with the pathogen requirements in 40 CFR 503.32(a), either Part a or
Part band one of the options in paTtc must be completed. (please submit all lab analysis, test results and calculations):
—a. Aftcalcoliorm density less than 1000 Most Probable Number per grain of total dry solids, or
X b� A Salmonella sp. Density less than 3 Most Probable Nurnber per 4 grarm; of total dry solids.
—ja c. In addition to Part a or Part b being met, one of the following alternatives must also be completed. Please
specify 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5 b, 5c, 5d, Se, 5 f, 5g or 6 below must be met.
I . timelterriverature — an increased residuals temperature should be maintained for a prescribed period of time, in
accordance with the following guidelines: The results (D) shall be the amount of time in days, that the residuals
shall remain at the given temperature:
> or =7%
> or =7%
< 7%
I < 70%
>or= 50, C >or = 20 minutes
> or = 50, C > or = 15 minutes
>or5 'C > or = 15 seconds
to
< 30 minutes
> or = 50"' C >or = 30 minutes
crature Guidelines
Now
D 371
particles by *armed
�1 �700000
10
SM44 Partelo heated by I
warnied gases or
10—
D
FORM: DRS 06/94
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2. alkaline treatment — the pH of the residuals is raised to greater than 12 for at least 72 hours. During this time, the
temperature of the residuals should be greater than 520 C for at least 12 hours. In addition, after the 72 hour
period, the residuals are to be air dried to at least 50% solids
a. Cortingsting — using either the within -vessel or static aerated pile composting method, the temperature of the
residuals are raised to 55" C or higher for three days. Using the windrow composting method, the residuals are
raised to 550 C or higher for fifteen days. During the high temperature period, there will be a minimum of five
turnings of the windrow.
bleaat l irrg — residuals are dried by direct or indirect contact with hot gases to reduce the moisture content of
the residuals to 10% or lower. Either the temperature of the gas in contact with the residuals exceeds 80" C or
the wet bulb temperature of the gas in contact with the residuals, when the residuals leave the dryer, exceeds
80 0 C.
c. Heat Treatment — liquid residuals are heated to a temperature of 1800 C or higher for thirty minutes.
d. liquid residuals are agitated with air or oxygen to maintain aerobic conditions
at residence times often days at temperatures of 55 0 C to 600 C.
b. Reta Ray _Irradiation — residuals are irradiated with beta rays fi7orn an accelerator at dosages of at least I .O
megarad at room temperature (ca. 200 Q.
c. Garrum; RAv IrmeiJAH — residuals are irradiated with gamma rays from certain isotopes such as 60 Co and
137 Ce, at dosages of at least 1 .0 megarad at room temperature (ca. 200 C)
d- tMteutization — the temperature of the Residua Is is maintained at 700 C or higher for at least thirty nainutes-
6. The residuals shall be treated in a process that is equivalent to a "Processes to Further Reduce Pathogens" (PFRP)
As determined by the permitting authority based on evaluations of the recommendations provided by the Pathogen
Equivalency Committee.
2- When residuals are to be sold or given away, one of the following vector attraction reduction requirements (a, b, c, d, e, f,
g, or h) described below must be met.
_je specify
the letter of the vector attraction reduction requirement that has been met (summit lab results, test results, and
calculations). Any variation of the below must be described in fiffl detail and attached.
a. ,Aerobic -om—A—p—aerobic Digestion — The mass of the volatile solids are reduced by at least 38%. Volatile solids reduction is
measured between the residuals, prior to stabilization, and the residuals ready for use or disposal, This criterion should
to readily met by properly designed and operated anaerobic di gestors, but not as readily met by aerobic dig ors.
Treatment facilities with aerobic digestors may need to meet the vector attraction reduction requirement through 19c or
19d.
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b.
Anaerobic Die
ge—stion — If 38% volatile solids reduction cannot be achieved, vector attraction reduction can be
demonstrated by further digesting a portion of the previously digested residuals in a bench it for an additional
40 days at 30 C to 37' C If, at the end of the 40 days, the volatile solids are reduced by less than 17%, vector
attraction reduction is achieved.
c.
Aerobic Digestion — If 38% volatile solids reduction cannot be achieved, vector attraction can be demonstrated
by further digesting a portion of the previously digested residuals that have a solids content of 2% or less in a bench
scale unit for an additional 30 days at 200 C- If, at the end of the 30 days, the volatile solids are reduced by less than
15%, vector attraction reduction is achieved.
d;
Aerobic Digestion — The specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR) shall be equal to or less than 1 .5 milligrams of oxygen
per hour per grain of total dry solids at 20" C
e:
Aerobic _Processes — The temperature of the residuals for at least 14 days shall he higher than 460 C. During this time,
the average temperature shall be greater than 45 0 C.
f
aAlikkalme Stabilization — The PH of the residuals is raised to 12 or higher by atkai addition and, without the addition of
more alkali remains at 12 or higher for 2 hours and then at 11.5 or higher for an additional 22 hours,
g.
QM in stabile solids — The total solids of residuals that do not contain unstablized solids, and which are generated
in a primary wastewater treatment process, shall be equal to or greater than 751/o. Blending with other materials is not
allowed to achieve the total solids percentage.
It.
Dr jiLnglunstablized solidsj - The total solids of residuals that contain unstabilized solids, and which are generated in a
Primary wastewater treatment process, shall be equal to or greater than 901/o. Blending with other materials is not
allowed to achieve the total solids percentage.
IV. GENERAL MORMATION
1, Please provide a brief narrative concerning materials handling, including the following:
a.
How will the materials be handled and transported from where the residuals were produced to where it will be
treated?
b.
Where will the residuals be stored until processed?
c.
How will lea hate collection be handled?
d.
What will be the duration of treatment?
e.
Where will the final product be stored?
f
How long will the final product be stored before being distributed?
g.
How will the final product be distributed (packaging)?
2. Please attach a marketability statement detailing destinations and approximate amounts of the final product to be
distributed.
3. Please provide either a label which shall be affixed to the bagged processed residual or an information sheet which shall be
provided to the person who receives the processed residual, The label or information sheet shall contain, at a minimum, the
following information:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residual that is sold or given away in a bag or other container for
application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the residual to the land is prohibited except in accordance with the instruction's on the
label or information sheet
c. A statement that the residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen, or snow covered.
d. A statement that adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent runoff from carrying any disposed or stored
residuals into any surface waters.
a. Information on all applicable buffers including a 10 foot buffer between application site and any public or privaie water
supply source (including wells) and any streant, take, river, or natural drainage way.
f, The Annual Whole Residual Application Rate (AWRAR) for the residual that does not use any of the annual
Pollutant loading to to be exceeded (if necessary).
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Date Sample Received
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Sample Analyzed
: 06/17/0
Attu.. Kathy Gragg
Date of Report:
07/17/0
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ATTACHMENT

02 r
AGREEMENT, made this ., day of , _ 2002, by and between the City of
Hickory (hereinafter "City„ and the Town of Catawba (hereinafter "Town"),
WKEREAS, the 'brawn entered into an agreement with Catawba County on August
, that allows the Town to atinually deliver and deposit 16 dry tons of bio-solid into
composting facility operated by U.S. filter and owned by the County, the City of Hickory,
d the City of Conover,
WHEREAS, the Town has no equipment available to t nsport e bio-solid from the
o 's wastewater treatment plant to the composting facility, and
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates certain equipment capable of transporting blo
solid waste typically generated by wastewater treatment plant processes.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants agreements herein
contained, the parties agree as follows:
The City agrees to transport up to one and one third dry tons of bio- valid each
month from the T o ,s wastewater trtent plant located at +6d` Avenue, N.E. in
Catawba to the composting facility located at 3200 2& Avenue, SE, Newton,
N C 1;
2. e Town and City agree to establish a routine schedule for the transport of lea-
solid on amenthly basis;
, The Town agrees to pay the City a flat fee of S 120 per transport of bio-solid from
the wastewater treatment plant to the compostingfacility,
The City agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town from any claim of
damages resulting from the injury or death of a human being or damage to real or
personal property resulting from any traffic accidents or equipment failures
during the transport of Bio-Solid from the Wastewater Treatment Plant to the
composting facility; however, the Town shall join with the Catty in vigorously

Sap- - 0 :04
contesting any clairn for such damages should the Town and City be jointly sired
for any such damages',
e City shall maintain adequate worker's compensation insurance for all City
employee-, involved in the transport of bi -solid as well as property and liability
insurance for all equipment used for this purpose,
, The City shall provide the Town with proof of worker's compensation are
property and liability insurance;
W The Town shall be responsible for all equipment used to pump bio-solid from the
wastewater treatm t plant into the ty's vehicle?
The Town shall maintain adequate worker's compensation insurance for all
Town employeesinvolved in the transfer of bio-s slid out of the wastewater
treatment plant into the ity's transport vehicle;
The City shall preserit a monthly invoice to IbOTOwn for all service charges
related to the hauling of bio-soli as set, forth in this agreement.
M The`Town shall rernit payment for all services tendered within thirty j days of
receipt of an invoice.
l I This agreement shall be in effect for one 1 year and shall renew automatically
for successive one year periods unless either party gives sixty drys prier
written notice of its intent to cancel,
11 This agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the
parties respecting the subjects covered herein, and shall; not be modified in an
respect except td a writing that is signed by both paxties.
13. This agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, with each part so
executed being deemed an originaL however, collectively constituting but ;a
single document.

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IN wITNESS, WHEREOF,fib
i s have hereunto set their hands on the and
year above, first written,
ITS" OF HICKORY
. Gam
City Manager
ATTEST:
TOWN OF CATAWBA
.-Todd--lark
Town Manager
ATTEST:
THIS T `f has been preaudited in the manner pair'" the Local
Government Budget and FisoalAct as amended.
Date: s
Kaby W, Johnson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS To FORM,
Tate,
Thomas W, Warlick,Attorney

UNITED STATES
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Regional residuals Nlanagement'Evaluation
Phase II Final Report
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The Chase I Deport identified several capacity lirnTtations at the i SC . These
limitations are summarized '--elow and in Table 2-2.
Viable 2-
Capacity Limitations at the RSC
Unit P-ocess . of Capacity of Total ! Required
Units each Emit Capacity � Capacity in
I Year 2015
5luda- _ 2 55,000 llons 170,000 ; 215,000
Deceiving Gallons -allon "'
Dewatering 2 2,400lb/hr"' 4, 00 lb/hr 9,500lb/hrs,
1,5 lb/hr , 3,048 lb/hrr'° ,033 lb/hr"
Tunnel 4 5v1 DT/d"" 12.3 DT/d"' 18.1 DT/d
Reactor'
C n-mr / /A 37,300 sad. ft. 5,000 sql ft.
Product /A / A None Market
5 race Dependent
Includin- arnencimertt
of includin, amendment
-day per weep operation based on 1997 conditions
_ ssurni a, solids concentration of 3,5°fig, an additional tank of �5 000-alloras
51uda-e R ceivin - the currerit practice of dewatering one tank each day while
fillip the rather tank rrau have to be modified as daily stud e volume exceeds the
capacitlr of each t (85,000-allons). An additional tank of 5,000 ,"allons will
allow this practice to continue. Alternatively, increasing the Inca ink sludge
concentration will reduce the overall volume;
i ewaterin W as shown in Table 2- , the required dewaterin capacity will almost
double in 2015, This demand can be met by doubling the run time of the presses
from one shift to two shifts.
Tunnel Reactors - based on the required hydraulic retention time of 14 days in the
active corn ost stage, the capacity of the tunnel reactors is dependent can the feed
mix characteristics. In order to process 18.1 l T/d in 2015, casing an
a endrnent/biosolids ratio of :1 and no recycle, the belt filter presses must
produce a cake of minimum %6 solids (with 50% of amendment added before
dewate " ). In 1998, the cake solids averaged 32. %.
Curing - The existing curing area is inadequate. The Phase I Study recommended
that the entire curing area be; enclosed with processed air scrubbed its order t
prevent odor problems. ' has since constructed additional curing area and
is assisted by p5C in the design, procurement, and installation of equipment for
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CDMCamp Dre.�,scr McKce
Tel 9,,9 797- 0 ;:ax> 019 81 57 7P
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November 4, 1999
\.,ir. Chuck Hansen, P.E.
Public Services Director
City of Hickory
1 1 plinth Avenue, N
jHickory North Carolina 2860
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Subject: Regional residuals Management Study'
Dewatering'Improvements
i
Dear Mr. Hansen. -
Per your request, Camp Dresser McKee (CDM) has completed a preli ary evaluation
of dewaterin improvement alternatives atives for the regional Sludge Composting Facility.
t Under this evaluation* three alternatives were examined and compared based on the
expected impacts on tunnel reactor throughput. The 1998 annual average operating
condition (including; belt filter press dewaterinn) was used as a baseline for the comparison.
' The analysis involved making several assumptions, which are listed below in Table 1. Tl-ae
1998 annual average value was assumed for the percent solids of the sawdust amendment
and the feed mixture bulk densitv. The solids content of the recycle compost and tunnel
reactor feed solids were assumed: based on the theoretical -design values for the in -vessel
composting reactors. The maximum amendment dose was assumed to be no greater than
€ the 1998 annual average based on the cost of amendment and availability of recycle
compost.
E Table 1 Assumptions for Dewatering Alternatives Analysis
a
Table 2 is a summary of results from the dewateri_ng improvement alternative analysis.
a The alternatives examined were:
1_ 1998 Operating Scenario - _8 % Cake Solids before amendment addition
?. Extended Belt Filter Press - 27 % Cakes Solids before amendment addition
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3, Centrifuge - 300(') Cake Solids before amendment addition.
In Table 2, S/ A/ R is the ratio of sludge/ amendment/ recycle (dnr weight basis) in the
tunnel reactor feed. The design S/A/R value for the tunnel reactors is I/l`/0.5. Ingeneral,
as the percentage of amendment and recycle compost in the feed mixture reLluired to meet
rninimum feed solids concentration decreases, the theoretical capacity of the reactor vessels
increases. The S/A/R ratio reported was calculated based on achieving 4V'G solids
content in the feed mixture.
The tunnel reactor capacity reported was calculated based on the S/A/P% reported. As seven
in Table 2, improved dewatering performance can increase the capacity of the tunnel
reactors from 12.0 to 17."'1" DT/ day.
Based on the solids production projections (see Regional Reside-715 M,717,x,1101776`77t P1,717,
P17,75e I Draft Re ' port, September 19'8), the expected year the tunnel reactor capacity would
be reached was calculated.
Table I Summary of Dewatering Lmprover ent Alternative Analysis
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COMt;:all�pMic
Mr. Chuck Flansen, P.E.
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operating cost of the facilitlt
l n conclusion, we recommend that the HRSC consider the caption with high solids
centrifuge, We believe this improvement will provide a longer terra relief to the dew ate rin
issue at the R CF, Although this option requires higher capital investment, the anticipated
improvements should result in a more efficient operation at the R CF, We also recommend
that other minor improvements such as better pumping, sludge screening or grinding be
made to reduce maintenance requirements. The HRSC may consider undertaking these
improvements or include these as requirements in the upcoming operation procurement
process. If I can provide further information on this, please do not hesitate to calf. 1 look
forward to working with you during the next phase of this project.
Very Truly Yours,
C NIP DRESSER & Mcl Ep
K. Richard. Ts a , Ph.D., E.,
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Project Manager
CC' Gene Ia ne _ City f avkca
Mike White
Jonathan Treadway
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Section 4
Compost Facility Evaluation
4,34 Dewatering Summar
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'The dewatering -' process at the RSCF has declined in performance,as measured by
belt filter press cake solids, over the past 21/2 years, No noted operational changes
have occurred to the ciewatering process at the regional compost facility over this
time period. However, a change in the characteristics of the blended sludge
corresponding to process changes at the Henry Fork wastewater treatment plants
occurred over the same time as the decline in cake solids produced by the belt
filter presses at the RSCF.
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Ilie second phase of the compostino, optration — curing — is accomplished on a
large 1/-')00 fF), uncovered concretepad. Compost8ischarged from the turtnel
reactors is arranged izito piles arourid one of several blowers f6r)turin-
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Compost r c�jify vd'LdaI —,,
. 4. f Composting Mass and Energy Balance
To g�aIn a better understanding of the composting process, mass and energy
balances were performed. actual data ,rom the RSCF was used in the mass
balance. The calculations were carried out based on the dry weight of sludge
delivered to the F. In addition, an energy balance was performed on the
composting process. For the purposes of the mass and: enemy balances, the to
rm
composting refers to combined process that occurs in bath the tunnel reactors and
on the curing pad;
Several assumptions were rnade to complete the mass and energy balances.'These
assumptions are listed in Table - . Two scenarios were analyzed using the mass
and energy balance approach t gain a better understanding of the
thermodM a ics of the composting; process. e first scenario involves the
addition of a sawdust amendment but no compost recycle. This mimics past
operation of the RSCF. The second scenario allows for the addition of sawdust
amendment as well as recycle compost (from el reactor d charg) to des be
the most recent operation or the compost facility_
o recycle. A mass and enemy balance was performed on the cwast ater sludge
and amendment with no recycle to evaluate its suitability for compos tin
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Section 4
Compost Facility Evaluation
4,3.4 Dewatering Summary
The dewatering process tit the P%SCF has declined in performance, as measured by
belt filter press cake solids, over the past 2 1/2 years. No noted operational changes
have occurred to the dewatering process at the regional compost facility over this
time period. However, a change in the characteristics of the blended sludge
corresponding to process changes at the Heriry Fork wastewater treatment plants
occurred over the same tirne as the decline in cake solids produced by the belt
filter presses at the RSCF.
Dewaterability has significant implications on the operation and effective capacity
of the RSCE Records showed that the decline in dewatered cake solids
necessitates the increase in the amount of recycle used in the initial mix. The
relationship of dewatered caked $, e and composting capacity;s further
discussed in the following sections.
The composting process is a biochemical transformation of high energy, volatile
orcranic compounds into low energ-,
0 gy, stable materials. The ever is released in
the form of heat causing, the temperature of the compost to increase. In the case of
the RSCF, the wastewater slud-e and amendment provide the enercrv,
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volatile organic materials necessary for composting. The energy released by the
volatile decornvosition supplies the necessary heat ener,7, to evaocrate water,
decreasing the moisture or' the com,
0 post.
The role of air in the process is two -fold. First, air passage through the compost
0 -
material supplies microorg oxygen to the anisms, keeping the process aerobic,
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Aerobic processes have more favorable kinetics than anaerobic decomposition and
reduce the potential for offensive odors. Second, air is used to carry the
evaporated water from the compost. In the process, the energy released from
volatile decomposition is removed from the compost with the evaporated water as
it is carried off by air. Thus, it is water evaporation which produces the cooling
effect observed with aeration.
The com ostin- process can be broken down into two stages: the Ist staC�,-e high-
p c'
rate phase and the end stage ring phase, The active, high rate process at the
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RSCF is accomplished in the four tunnel reactors. The capacity of the reactors is
determined from the retention times necessary to produce a mature compost.
The second phase of the composting operation - curing - is accomplished on a
large (3 )7500 ft'), uncovered concrete'pad. Compost discharged from the tunnel
reactors is arranged into -piles around one of several blowers for curing.
Cis M Camp Dresser &),,IcKee 4-10

Compost Facilirl Evaivarion
The mass balance for compostink, a dewatered sludge cake at 312%,solidS (1997
1 1 -e rn
aver.iged,iilyc,-ike)wltli,itiLiitionil,imendment(,1ssum 50'%irnendent added
after dewatering) is shown in Table 4-4 and Figure 4-3. The desired solids content
of the final product is 60"',, solids. It is assumed 75%0 of the biosolids are volatile
solids and that 50% of the volatile solids are biodegradable. For amendment it is
assumed that 95% of the solids are volatile, with 20% of the volatile solids being
biodegradable. Finally, it is assumed that the finished compost contains 0%
biodegradable volatile solids- The energy balance includes the energy necessary
to evaporate the water (as an energy loss) and the energy supplied by the volatile
decomposition (as an energy source). Asummary of the ener,7, balance appears
below:
water evaporated = 03-85 ton - 1.06 ton = 2.78 ton
evaporative energy demand = 1500 BTU/Ib * 2.78 ton " 2000 = 8,W,000 BTU
volatile gain (sludge) = 10000 BTU/Ib * 0.38 ton * 2000 = 7,500,000 BTU
0
volatile gain (amend) = 7490 BTU/ lb * 0.23 ton * 2000 = 3,420,000 BTU
net energy = 7,300,000 -,- 3,420,000 - s,,W,000 BTU = 2,570,000 BTL:-
A net energy of 2,570,000 371: indicates a reaction that is thermodynamically
favorable. However, frorn the mass balance, the solids content of the in -feed is
36.4%, which is less than the recommended minirnurn of 40% solids.
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%
% Volatiles
Mass
Mass
Degradable
degradable Inerts
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% Solids Volatile
Degradable
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degradable, Inerts
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% Solids volatile
Degradable
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Voiatiles (DT)
Volatiles (DT) (DT)
Dewatered Cake
32.2 8Z5
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6.49
0.83 3.2
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0.66
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constants
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3.35 3.60
1.29
1.31
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1.2g
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ENERGY
Water Evap
2.78 ton
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1666
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Heat Demand
3.34E-66 BTU
Volatile Loss -slod
3.36 ton
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` atile Loss -am
3°23 ton
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Heat Supply
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Net energy
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Mass and Energy 13alance for
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4,61 3.0
Amendment
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1.46
5.61 037
Dewatered Cake
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37,E
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19,68
6.01
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Mass
Mass
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degradable harts'-
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l Solids __Volatile
Degradable
(
(T)
(l '1)
Voia Iles ( T) ( T)
ewatered Cake
32.2 82.5
37.0
611
19,68
6_.01
10.22 3.44
Amendment
551 95
26
13.2
7.38
1,46
5.61 0.37
Recycle
.,4 86.6
, °
2&7
a' m = :_ R.
9,91 2.3
in -reed Mir
36.2 84.2
28.8
103.1
39.4
7.4
25.7 6;2
lrrisled Compost
_
4 68 81D.6
3Z7
19.64
_ ..
15.83 181
MA S S
Water DvS
NBVS
Inerts
Mudge
35.57 4.61
4,61
3_08
Amendment
11.74 2.80
11.
0.74
Resole
16-AA 0.009,91
2,39
constants
Sum Inputs
63,75 T42
25-74
6.213
nisiled Compost
13,10 3.30
15,83
3,81
calculated
ENERGY
Water EvaEvap,
34.21 ton
He
1566
B7U/Ib
beat Demand
1.63E+08 BTU
Vc' et le Los -slud
4.61 ton
Flo
10000
BTl /Ib,
bleat Supply
9.23&-37 ET
Volatile Coss -ame
2.86 ton
Ha
7490
BTU/lb
Heat Supply
4.20E+07 BTU
Net energy
3.16E-37
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Balance for Sludge with Recycle at I ICJ DT

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41
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8
0%
37
Amendment: Biosolids= 1,DT/DT
Recycle = 4,8 lid ;
Values Next to Lines Represent D w t r d Cake Solids
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1 1,5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Recycle late PT recycle/ i Tsludge)
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In -Feed gilds versus Recycle Ratio

Compost Facifity Evaluation
Figure 4-6 Is a plot of in -feed solids content vs, recycle rate for the conditions
outlined in this section. From tills plot, the recycle ratio that would yield an ire_
feed mixture solids of 4V'I, solids is 12 DT recycle/ DT sludge. At an average
recycled compost density of 28 lb/ft", recycle compost solids content at 43'10, and
an average 5 day per week daily sludge feed of 10.4 DT/day as measured in 1997,
the amount of recycle compost to be added is 206 cy/day. Data from the compost
facility indicates approxi. ately 60 cy of recycle compost is added per day.
4.4.2 Hydraulic and Solids Retention Time
The hydraulic retention time, HRT, of the tunnel reactors is defined I bv the active
volume of tunnel reactor divided by the daily volume of compacted in -feed,
including recycle. The HRT of the tunnel reactors will decrease as the amount of
recycle is increased. The solids retention time, SRT, of the tunnel reactors is the
volume of the tunnel reactor divided by the daily in -feed minus the recycle.
Consequently, the SRT is independent of recycle d varies only with the in -feed.
Figure 4-7 illustrates the difference in the definition of HRT and SRT.
HRT = TRvolume I(Q+q)
SRT = TRvolurnela
are 4-7: Distinction Between HIRT and SRT for Tunnel Reactors
Both HRT and SRT are defined on a volumetric basis; however, it is more practical
to determine the feed to on a mass basis, i.e. dry to Consequently,
parameters such as solids content and compacted feed bulk density are needed to
convert from the volumetric feed rate to a mass based rating. Other measures
such as the amendment to biosolids ratio, used to determine the mass of the
amendment added to the sludge, are necessary to caT6uate tFe _total
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in -feed mixture from the solids input, The table below lists the design values, and
1997 averages for the necessziry Parameters.
The retention times calculated are based solely on the in -feed mixture
characteristics. As these characteristics change in the compost reactor, the actual
retention time will vary slightly. Volume reductions in the reactor =eated by
either additional cornvaction or losses due to volatilization of matenals, can
increase the actual HiT and SRT for the reactor.

Section 4
COMPO'st Facility Evaluation
of the in -feed., will be grenter ffian 14 days and will actually increase with nn
increasinlil; nate of recycle for i constant HRT.
For the RSCF, the tunnel reactors are a fixed volume and defining the HRT or SRT
of the tunnels limits the capacity of the unit. At present the available space for
curing is limited. However. expansion of the existing cure pad is possible to
increase the capacity of the facility, Section 4.5 evaluates the capacity issues
associated with both the tunnel reactors and the curing pad.
4. 4.3 Peactor Perf6rmance Indicators
Temperature One indicator of composting performance is compost pile
temperature, Heat is generated by the microbial activity of the pile and
0
accumulates in the well insulated compost tunnel reactor.
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Apr '9
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Jun '9
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Jul '9
Aug'96
Sep '9
Oct '9 C.
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Dec '9
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Feb'97
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30 -V Requirement is 40' for 14 consecutive days
Tunnel
Average Temperature Across All 7 Zones of Tunnel Reactor Tunnel
20- Tunnel
--X— Tunnel 4
1
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-I u- 5
Month
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Section 4
Compost Facility Evaluation
Aeration Another contributor to reactor performance is aeration. Forced ieration
serves two purposes in the tunnel reactor. First, aeration carries oxygen into the
pile for aerobic degradation to occur. Aerobic processes are generally faster than
anaerobic processes and produce less offensive odors. Second, aeration cools the
pile by carrying off some of the heat generated by microbial activity. However,
the pile must maintain a high enough temperature to meet pathogen and vector
attraction reduction requirements and to sustain high microbial activity rates. A
consequence of aeration is the pile will lose moisture. In determining aeration
demand, there is a balance between providing enough oxygen for aerobic
conditions and providing too much aeration which will cool and dry the pile-
TlAe 1997 average air flows for the in -vessel cDmposting tunnels are shown in the
table below.
Air flow alone does not indicate the adequacy of aeration in the tunnel reactors.
The structural properties of the material should be suitable to allow proper air
distribution within the composting material. Porosity and Free Air Space (FAS)
are two means of determining the structural adequacy of the composted material.
Porosity is defined as the volume of voids (air and water) divided by the total
volume. For the Hickory Regional Compost Facility, the porosity was estimated
at 68% using the following equation and values:
n =porosity
Y. = unit bulk weight of material = 55 lb/ft'
S,.,, = fractional solids content of material = 0.40
y, = unit bulk weight of water = 62A lb / ft'
G. = specific gravity of mixture solids = LI
n = 1 - [(,y.Sm)/(G.y.)1= 0,6'
By definition, the porosity includes the water content of the compost material and
is not a direct indicator of air space in the mixture. The free air space, FAS, is
more important to exarrdrdng the aeration of the compost material. FA S is defined
as the ratio of ;as volume to total volume. It is calculated by subtracting the
volumetric fraction of the water from the porosity of the material. The range of
optimum values for free air space ranges, from 20% - 35% dep ' ending on the type
of material composted. For most-ty-pes of cornposting processes, 30% free air
space is acceptable.
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Section 4
Compost Facility Evaluation
The calculated free air Space for the Hickory Ren gional Compost Facility
compacted feed material is 15`11"). The fallowing equation MIS LISed with the
previously defined variables to calculate the FAS.
FAS = I - [ Sj / (G',,-jj) - [�,,M(I - S,,,,) / .I = V.J.
The low percentage of free air space indicates the need for additional bulking
agent,
4.5 Capacity Evaluation
For capacity evaluation purposes, the operating schedule of the IRSCF is set at 7
days per week. If operations occur on a 5 day per week operating schedule,
appropriate scaling is required.
4.5. 1 Receiving
The sludge receiving facilities consist of two 85,000 gallon tanks. Receiving cur
over 8 hours a day, 5 days per week during daily operation. In receiving, the one
tank supplies sludge to the blending tank for the daily operation at the RSCF,
0 C�
while the second tank receives incoming sludge for the upcoming day,
If slud-e continues to be delivered to the compost facility at 3.3". solids, then
137,000 gallons of storage are necessary to process 20 DT/ day with a one day
detention time. This implies both receiving tanks will have to be used in one day
to accommodate incoming sludge, Modifications to operating the receiving tanks
will be necessary at flows over 85,000gallons, per day.
At the current recieving capacity, both to are necessary to process the
anticipated volume of sludge on a daily basis. Consequently, one tank cannot be
devoted to receiving for an entire day. Improvements such as adding C� an
additional tank, or reduciric, the holding, time in the existing tanks will be
ID
necessary.
Another alternative is to require incoming sludge to maintain a hig gher percent
solids to be accepted at the F. At a 4.5% minimum solids requirement, the
volume required for 20 DT/dav is reduced to 107,000 gallons ay-Ate-day--
detention time per tank, this still exceeds the existin� rec- tnpacitynd
additional modifications will be necessa, -C
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4.5.2 Dewatering
Throuch May 1998, the belt filter presses are currenti
Y
'-pm. For the effective belt width of 2 meter, this
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Compost Facility Evaluation
27
dewatering. Operating ti-itx belt filter presses -it 84 gpin ooh eyed operating ti��it� h�Ht filter
ours Of
belt filter press operation. This can y�
presses for 13.5 hours each per day,
4,5.3 Tunne,l Reactor
The capacity of the composting process is limited by the following conditions:
■ HILT of the tunnel reactor
0 Quality of in -feed - solids content, density, recycle compost
t
a BIT for combined process in tunnel reactor and on cure pad
a Product storage available
e defining parameter for the capacity of the tunnel reactors is the HRT.
l day HST,
on a total reactor volume of 9,80 ft' (1880 cy) and on maintain y
the maximum allowable in -feed volume, includingcycle,ass is 132 the cyin-feed inclutdin
mixture density of approximately oo lb/ftp the tar rc
recycle is 9 /day. Using the folo mar can be determined.ratios and in -feed aracteristi e
mass load` of sludge to the e
Amendment to sludge 1.2 T/l T
Recycle to sludge 3.2 T/ T
Solids content infeed %
At % solids content, the i.n-feed dry weight is 89 DT/dayy At a ratio of 1 DT
of the tunnel
sludge: 1.2 DT amendment : ®2 T recycl operating,ccastschedule. the �e necessity
reactor is 72 T/day on a 7 day per week
Of
the high recycle ratio is discussed in Section 4.41.
If the required recycle ratio were lowered to approximatelycl � b
per DT
sludge and if the solids content of the feed. was able to bemaintained
improved dewatering,
then the capacity of the tunnel reactors is 12-3 T/day. To
maintain this operational level, the dewatered cafe solids from the belt filter press
should be 35% solids.
The same analysis that is presented in Section 4.4.1 and in this section can b
e run
at different operational scenarios, e.g. variable dewatered cake solids. The benefit
of such an analysis is to identify operational changesfa family of curves show impactat have the most e on
the facility capacity. Aire 1 as,a plot of -feed 1"ads content, co post
relationships. between dewatered cake solids, ' �e of operational
recycle rate, and to _ el reactor capacity. y de a r
a range of e l reactor capacities can e deter _ irred.
4.5.4 Curing Area
To provide the total SRT of 60 days, sizing of the curing area is dependent on the
operating conditions of the tunnel reactors. The layoutarea is set on concrete pad
important for siin8 the necessary area. e cur 0
which slopes toward a drain for leachate and runoff; collection. Currently the gad
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Section
Compost Evaluation
is uncovered, leaving it exposed to elements such as rain ind sow which impact
the: solids content of the: pile's.
To determine the capacity of the curing area and conversely the area necessary for
adequate curing, the SIT" required for curing roust be established. The SIFT of
curing should be equal to 60 days mmus the SIFT of the tunnel reactors. The
tunnel reactor SIFT is equal to the volume of the tunnel reactors divided by the
volume of infeed„ excluding recycle. At a 14 day HRT and a recycle ratio of I iT
recycle compost per DT sludge, the mass of sludge to the tunnel reactors is 1
DT/day. At these conditions, the mass of in -feed excluding recycle (sludge
amendment) is 27.1 DT/day.
Performing a mass balance with a dewatered calve at 5% solids and additionaI
amendment at 5% solids, the solids content of the in -feed without recycle is 9%;
solids. The dry feed, rate of 27.1 DT, day at a solids content of 39% solids results in
a total mass of in -feed, excluding recycle, of 69.5 /day, At a density of 5
lblft', the in -feed volume is 95. cy/day. The corresponding S .T, based on the
volume of four tunnel reactors (9 f10 ft�) is 19.7 days. Thus, to achieve a total;
composting time of 60 days, the necessary SP.T for curing is 40 days;
The volume of curing necessa to allow for a 40 day S T can be calculated frorh
the mass and density of the cured material. Since the recycle compost is removed
before product curing, the mass of material exiting, the tunnel reactors and the
mass of material sent to ring differ by the amount of recycle 5y a su n
volatile solids losses in the curing phase are negligible and that only moisture
lasses are accountable, the mass and volume of material sent to curing can be
estimated.
From the mass and energy balance approach described in Section. 4.4.1, the mass
of material sent to curing is 19.'71 T/day (see Table -5). The material exiting the
tunnel reactors has averaged % solids Uanua } 1907 - April 1998). This results
in an average mass of 457 WT/day of material for curing.:
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e
e
3 % In
Feed Solidi
a
3% Ins '
recycle = 0 DTIDT
Recycle = 0,25 DT/DT
Recycle = 0 .50 t T DT
M recycle T/CST
Recycle = 1 5 DT/DT
Recycle = 2.0T/ T
W
Feed Solids
3 In -
Feed Solids
.w
% Ire ... rued ent: lelids 1,2 CST/ T
Feed Solids 50% Amendment Before Dewatering,
0 Amendment After Dewatering
Recycle Solids Content = 43%
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.3 0.325 O.35.375 OA 0o4
ertrd Cake Solids, as a fraction
Figure 4_1
Plot of Capacity as a Function of Dewatered
Cake Solids, Required In -Feed Solids and Compost Recyle rate

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Mil�hael F. Easley, Govemor
William G, Hc)ssSecretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
June 1, 2001
B. GAILY MCGEE, CITY MANAGER
CITY OF HICKORY -REGIONAL COMPOST FACILITY (RCF-)
P. O. BOX 398
HICKORY, NC 28603-0398
Dear Mr. McGee- 10
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVtRONmENT ANo NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No, WQ0004563
City of Hickory
Regional Compost Facility (RCF)
Distribution of Class A
Wastewater Residuals
Catawba County
In accordance with your renewal and modification request received on November 3, 2000, and
responses to additional information requests, received from December 28, 2000 to April 24, 2001; we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004563, dated June 1, 2001, to the City of Hickory -Rea' zPonal Compost
Facility (RCF) for the continued operation of a regional wastewater residuals composting facility for the
distribution of Class A residuals.
This current pen -nit has been amended to reflect the changes in allotment of ownership capacities,
based on the percentage of participant ownership in the RCFa In addition, this permit has been modified to
include a provision for accepting up to 200 dry tons per year of the City of Hickory wastewater treatment
plant's residuals, on an emergency basis. The monitoring structure of this pen -nit has also been simplified to
reflect the sampling protocol currently being implemented at the RCF on accepted residuals from participating
facilities, and on the final distribution product, "Catawba ORGRO 0 High Organic Compost.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2006, shall void Permit No.
WQ0004563 issued September 26, 1996, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in this permit.
Please take time to review this permit thoroughly. Of special, interest are the following itcms�
0 1,,
• The use of "Division" within the pen -nit text, refers to the "Division of Water Quality,"
NOT the "Division of Environmental Management."
• The name of" pep ment of Environment, Health and Natural Resources" has been
changed to the "Department of Environment and Natural Resources."
• Condition 11, 2,, The current pe mfitted residual volume of 7,887 dry tons per year has
been reduced to 7,300 dry tons per year based on the infortnation submitted in Attachment
1. "Requested Permit Amounts."
ml
1617 M611 Service Cento� Saw& Noith Carolina �jt§0-1617
An Etlual 40ortun4 Aflirmative Abboo Einpl[oyer
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
50% recycled/1 0% post -consumer paper

• Condition 11. 2., reflects the acceptance of City of Hickory WWTP residual volume of 200
dry tons per year on an emergency basis, and the changes in residuals volume for the
facilities listed in this table. A descriptive footnote was added to clarify Permittee
residuals acceptance and distribution protocol.
• Condition 111. 4.. and Condition 111. 6., Although the Permittee accepts 7,300 dry tons per
year of residuals from documented sources, the monitoring requirements are based on the
actual residuals distribution volume. Therefore, due to the distribution volume being
3,300 dry tons per year, the monitoring frequency noted in the Permit, reflects the 3,300
dry tons per year volume.
• Condition 111. 7, the mailing address of the Division has changed.
Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information will result in future compliance problems, Z�
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right
to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form Of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, -and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearinas, 6714 Mail Service Center. Raleiah, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding, I
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Theresa Nartea at (919) 733-
5083 extension 375. %*
Sincerely,
YL
t(t Kerr T. ,Stevens
cc: Catawba County Health Department-P. C. Box 389, Newton, NC 28658
City of Hickory, Northeast WNVTP10 Cloninger Mill Road, Hickory, NC 28601
City of Hickory, Henry Fork WWTP-4014 River Road, Hickory, NC 28602
City of Hickory WWTP-1560 Old Lenoir Road, Hickory, Tel 28601
City of Newton, Clark Creek W)VTP-P. 0. Box 550,Newton, NC 28658
City of Conover, Northeast WWTP and Southeast TP-P. 0. Box 549, Conover, NC 28613
Town of Maiden, Maiden VvWTP-P. 0. Box 125, Maiden, NC 28650
City of Claremont, McLin WVvTP and North WWTP-P- 0, Box 446, Claremont, NC 28610
City of Hickory (RCF)- ATTM Wayne Carroll, 3200 20'h Avenue, SE, Newton, NC 28658
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
NDPU files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Hickory
Catawba County
FOR THE
continued operation of the Regional Compost Facility (RCF), which is a wastewater residuals composting
facility comprised of -biosolids liquid storage, dewatering, in -vessel composting, product storage, odor controliz,
and pre-treatment of 7,300 dry tons per year of accepted residuals from the 'cities of Hickory, Newton. and
Conover'. and Catawba County, North Carolina; for the distribution of Class A residuals, consisting of the
distribution of 3,300 dry tons per year of final product residuals, produced from the sources listed in Condition
11. 2., with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the renewal and modification request
received on November 3, 2000, and responses to additional information requests, received from December 28,
2000 to April 24, 2001 : and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a
part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2006, shall void Permit No,
WQ0004563, issued September 26, 1996; and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I The distribution of Class A residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a
non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this
program.
2. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to adequately
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwaters.
1 The issuance of this pernut shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program.
I
4. In the event that the residuals program is not operated satisfactorily, includine, the >creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions as may be required
by the Division of Water Quality (Division),

5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated residuals or leachate from the residual treatment facilities
is prohibited.
6. A[] leachate must be reused as awetting anent for the processing of residuals or routed to the head
of the treatment plant.
L The residuals treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2, No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for acceptance and final distribution by
0
the Regional Compost Facility, in accordance with this permit:
Permit
Volume
Source County
Number
(Da TonslYear�
City of Hickory:
• Northeast WWTP Catawba
NCO 020401
2,359
• Henry Fork W)WTP Catawba
NCO040797
2,259
to City of Hickory Tp' Catawba
NCO044121
200
City of Newton:
* Clark Creek WWTP Catawba
NCO036196
657
City of Conover:
• Northeast WWTP Catawba
NCO024252
500
• Southeast WWTP Catwaba
NCO024279
303
Town of Maiden WWTP Catawba
NCO039594
375
City of Claremont:
• McLin WWTP Catawba
NCO081370
350
• North WWTP Catawba
NCO032662
47
Cat
N/A
250
TOTAL ACCEPTED RESIDUALS VOLUME:
7,300
Regional Cogjgogst �Facifitv Catawba
*TOTAL DISTRrBUTED RESIDUALS VOLUME:
3,300
The Regional Compost Facility (RCF) accepts and processes 7,300
dry tons of residuals from the above
contributors. This accepted volume is blended and composted by RCF to produce a Class A biosolids product
of 3,300 dry tons per year. The processed volume of 3,300 dry toils per acre is the
amount available for
distribution by the RCR
2

3: All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The finished
product may be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or covered until such time as it is
distributed to the buyer, If an alternate storage site is to be used, approval must be obtained from
the Division.
4. No other residuals other than those specified under Condition 11. 2., above may be accepted or
processed for final distribution. The Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from
the Division for each additional residual source prior to acceptance of that residual,
5. For a Class A residual to be sold or Given away in bags or other container for application to the
land, the following must be satisfied:
a
The Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the Pollutant Monthly Average
Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) must be maintained:
Ceiling Montbly Average
Concentrations Concentrations
Parameters mzfkg
Arsenic 75 41
Cadmium 85 39
Copper 4,300 1,500
Lead 840 300
Mercury 57 17
Molybdenum 75
Nickel 420 420
Selenium 100 1010
Zinc 7,500 2,800
Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified residuals operator to be in
responsible charge (ORC) of the residuals program. The operator must hold a certificate of the
type classification assigned to the residuals program by the W'PCSOCC, The Permittee must also
employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the conditions of 15A
NCAC SG .0202.
T Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion And surface rubOff from conveying
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pollutants ftorn the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into any surface waters.
8, A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or given away
for application to the land, or an information sheet shall be provided to the person who receives
the residuals sold or given away in an other container for application to the land. The label or
information sheet shall contain the following informatiow
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals that is sold or given away in
a bac, or other container for application to the land.
b, A statement that application of the residuals to the land is prohibited except in accordance
with the instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. A statement which identifies that this material shall be prevented from entering any public
or private water supply source (including wells) and any stream, lake, or river.
d, Information on all applicable buffers including a 10 foot buffer between application site and
any public or private water supply source (including wells) and any stream, lake, or river.
e. Residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen or snow-covered.
f. Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any disposed
or stored residuals into any surface waters.
N

The Regional Composting Facility shall follow the protocol established in the application package
concerning the domestic septage received from Catawba County. A three -page log shut shall be
completed for each load of septage brought to the regional Composting Facility. All septage
shall be domestic in nature and shall be determined to be non -hazardous and non -toxic. An annual
composite sample shall be analyzed as outlined in Condition 111.
III. MONITORING AND R PORnNi REQUIREMENTS
l;: Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, sail, or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division to insure protection of the environment will be established and
an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed,
`?. Prior to being combined with residuals at the Penruttee facility, incoming residuals from the
sources listed in Condition 11, 2., will be monitored for the contaminants listed in Condition 11. 5.,
and TCLP constituents listed in Condition 111, 5; Should the: incoming residuals fail to meet
required acceptable federal limits, combination with residuals at the Permittee facility shall be
prohibited.
Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all residual activities. `These records
shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. source, volume and: analysis of residuals
b. name of residuals' initial recipient, volume received, and intended use
R A residual analysis on the finished compost shall be conducted EVERY Gil DAYS from the date
of permit issuance by the Pertnittee
The results of all analysis shall be maintained on file by the Pe "tree for a minimum of five
years. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters'.
Arsenio Cadmium Copper
Lead Mercury Molybdenum
Nickel Selenium Zinc
Aluminum Ammonia -Nitro -en Calcium
Man esium Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen % Total Solids
PH Phosphorus Potassium
Sodium TKN
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above Frequency, the Permititee may
submit a request to the :Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of monitoring
for pollutant concentrations. no case, however, shall the frequency of monitoring e less than
once per year when residuals are sold or given away.
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5. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis on the finished compost shall be
conducted by the Permittee ANNUALLY.
The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please note the regulatory level in
mg/L in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0) Barium (100.0) Be*nzene (0.5)
Cadmium (1.0) Carbon tetrachloride (0-5) Chlordane (0.03)
Chlorobenzene (100.0) Chloroform (6.0) Chromium (5.0)
o-Cresol (200.0) m-Cresol (200.0) p-Cresol (200.0)
Cresol (200.0) 2,4-D (10.0) 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
1,2-1 ichloroethane (0.5) ],I-Dichloroethylene (03) 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Endrin (0.02) Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Hexachlorobenze ne (0. 13) Hexachloro-1.3-butadiene (0.5) Hexachloroethane (3,0)
Lead (5.0) Lindane (0.4) Mercury (0.2)
Methoxychlor (10.0) Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0) Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Pentachlorophenol (100,0) Pyridine (5.0) Selenium (1.0)
Silver (5-0) Tetrachloroethylene (0.7) Toxaphenc (0,5)
Trichloroethylene (0.5) 2,4,5-Trichlorophcnol (40U) 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (10)
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0) Vinyl chloride (0.2)
After the residuals have been monitored annually for two years, the Permittee may submit a
request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of the TCLP analysis. In
no case, however, shall the frequency of TCLP monitoring be less than once per permit cycle
when residuals are sold or given away.
6The Permittee must monitor for compliance with Condition 1. 7. of this permit, EVERY 60
DAYS, from the date of permit issuance, Data to verify stabilization of the residuals must be
maintained by the Permittee, The required data is specific to the stabilization process utilized, but
should be sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance with the Class A pathogen requirements in
40 CFR Part 503,32(a) and the vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33. In
addition, the EPA certification statements concerning compliance with pathogen requirements,
vector attraction reduction requirements and management practices must be completed EVE
RY
60 DAYS: by the proper authority or authorities if more than one is involved, either the person
who Generates the residuals or the person who prepares the residuals to be sold or given away.
T Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in Conditions 111,
I .,;111, 2., 111 . 3., 111. 4., IlL 5 - and 111. 6., sh all be submitted annually on or before March I " of the
year following the distribution event, to the address below:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non-Discliarge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following;
a. Any occurrence with the distribution program which results in the land application of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has grone out of
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compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on which the
system was designed.
d, Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable
of adequate residual treatment.
Persons reporting such otcurrences by telephone shall also file a w1itten report in letter form
withinfive days following first knowledge of the occurrenIce, This� teport�must outline the acrions
taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur,
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
I The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for
disposal systems initiated after December 31, 1983, and is established at either (1) 250 feet from
the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the
waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the
Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty
provisions applicable under North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area.
Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part
of the permittee.
1 Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided,
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Pe tree or his designee shall inspect the ispiduals storage, transport, and treatment facilities
to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead
to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Pe "tree
shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the
date Of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division or other pen-nitting authority,
upon request.
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2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation
of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the treatment site
or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit-, and
may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VL GENEX4�L CONDITIONS
I This permit shall become voidable unless the distribution activities are carried out in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner approved by this
2.
3.
4,
LRONERM
This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the
application and other supporting data,
This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted
to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other I g supportin
materials as may be appropriate, The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and
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may or may not be approved.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215,6A to 143-215.6C.
5The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within 30 days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate
action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
6, The issuance of this pennit 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. C�
7. The Permittee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension.
Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described
therein, and if warranted, will extend the pennit for such period of time and under such conditions
and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions, limitations
and monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to adequately protect the
environment and public health.
Permit issued this the first day of June, 2001
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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(Property Owner or Accent located at:
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the Regional Sludge Management Facility is domestic sdptage.
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Owner's Name
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Phone Number
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4. Pumper Trucks: Number C erated
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Product Liability policy No.
Policy Z .. irat,ion Date
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* '7 " septa,ge disposed in Catawba County must: be disposed at either the
Regional Sludge Management Facility or at one of the designated manhole-
dumping stations of the City of Hickory or City of Newton
Certify that the information provided above is true, complete, l.ete, d correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
owner/Manager Date

Local : Permit
CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALrR LSE ENT
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PERMITA SEPTAGE
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Per -mission is hereby granted to
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to operate a Septage Nfanagermnt First., as defined in "Catawba Counry. Ordinance
en latin*the Collection, I ransportation, and Disposal of SeptaSe", in Ca~,.ameba
County. 1hls Permit to operate expires on December 31, 1 � is not t:ansfezabl
fforn one person to another, and may be suspended or .revoked upon a finding that its
issuance was based upon incorrect or inadequate information provided or, the :-�-ms
approved Application for Permit to Operate a Septae Disposal Firm or it: accordance
to Section 50 .2 , Penalties and Remedies of the "Catawba County Crdh ance
Paginating the Collection, Transporiation, and Disposal of Senta e".
Date Signed
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slictiael F, Easley, Governor
William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department om f Environent and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Ou'ali'�
September 17, 2002
MR, CHUCK HANSEN, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICU SEP 19 nv
CITY OF HICKORY
POST OITICE Box 398
HICKORY, NoRni CAROLINA 28603-0398
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Return of Permit Application Package
City of Hickory
Regional Compost Facility and Residuals
Distribution Program
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Catawba County
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This letter is in reference to the permit application package received on Septernber 13, 2002 for
the modification of the above -referenced residuals composting facility and distribution program. The
Division of Water Quality's (Division) Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed an administrative
review of the package and is returning the eDC10sed pen -nit application package due to the following
reasons:
1. Item 1. 1 - on Page I of 8 of the submitted application forin states that the applicant's name is
the "Regional Compost Facility ' ." Note that the applicant should be the person who or the
entity that owns the facility and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the issued
permit and all rules and regulations. In this case, it appears as if the City of Hickory should
be, listed in Item 1. 1. as the applicant's name. Please amend the application fora
accordingly.
2. Note that Regulation 15.E NCAC 2H .0206 (b) (4) requires that applications and other
supporting documentation, if the applicant is a municipality, must be signed by a principal
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executive officer or ranking elected official (e.g.,, mayor, city manager, etc.). As Director of
Public Services, Mr. Chuck Hansen does not meet this criterion. Therefore, submit an
amended Page I of 8 and Page 8 of 8 that has been signed by a person who meets this
criterion. Note that the Division will accept a letter from a person who meets this criterion
that specifically delegates Mr. Hansen as the signing official for the purposes of this
application and its resultant permit.
3. Section TV. of the submitted application fonri was not completed in its entirety. Specifically,
Pages 3 of 8 through Page 5 of 8 as well as the analytical data required in the iterns on those
pages,were not submitted to the Division for review., Please ensure that all of these pages of
the form and the analytical data (i.e., the TCLP, corrosivity, ignitability, reactivity, metals,
nutrients, and micronutrients) are included with your resubmitted package. Note that all
analyses should be performed on the residuals generated by the Town of Catawba
Wastewater Treatment Plant as they are to be transported to and received by the Regional
Compost Facility.
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4. Please answer the following questions related to the handling of the residuals generated by
the Town of Catawba Wastewater Treatment Plant*
a. Are the residuals going to be transported as a liquid from the Regional Compost Facility
or is there going to be additional treatment (i.e., dewatering) at the Town of Catawba
Wastewater Treatment Plant?
b. How will the residuals be transported from the Town of Catawba Wastewater Treatment
Plant to the Regional Compost Facility?
c. Who will be responsible for the transportation of the residuals generated from the Town
of Catawba Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Regional Compost Facility? Does that
individual/entity have an emergency spill plan in place currently?
& Provide a vicinity, map that shows the location of the Town of Catawba Wastewater
'Treatment Facility,
5. Please answer the following questions related to the design of the Regional Compost Facility
and the operation of the residuals distribution program:
a. What is the maximum design capacity of the Regional Compost Facility? SpecificaIly,
the Division is interested in how many dry tons of residuals per day andlor per year the
Regional Compost Facility may accept and still be able to meet the stipulated pathogen
and vector attraction reduction requirements. Provide an evaluation or calculations that
have been signed, sealed, and dated by a North Carolina -licensed professional engineer
that substantiates the maximum processing throughput.
b. The existing permit for this facility states that Regional Compost Facility is approved to
accept a maximuni of 7,300.00 dry tons per year of residuals from several different
residuals source -generating facilities. Will the 8.(K) dry tons per year of residuals
proposed for acceptance from the Town of Catawba come out of this total allocation or is
it proposed that the maximum acceptancelprocessing volume for the Regional Compost
Facility be increased to 7,308.00 dry tons per year?
c. The existing permit for this, facility states that Regional Compost Facility is approved to
distribute a maximum of 3,300-00 dry tons per year of finished residuals product. Will
the 8.00 dry tons per year of residuals proposed for acceptance from the Town of
Catawba come out of this total allocation or is it . proposed that the maximum
acceptance/processing volume for the Regional Compost Facility be increased to
3.308-00 dry tons per year?
d. Is the 3,300.00-dry ton per year quantity equivalent to the maximum volume of finished
residuals product permfitted fear distribution (i.e., mixture of composted residuals and any
amendments) or of the residuals alone? If the quantity represents the latter figure, please
provide the maxii-fitint volume of finished residuals product that is proposed for
distribution.
& The applicant's certification, as required on Page 8 of 8 of the submitted application form
was not provided. Please ensure that an appropriately -signed certification page (i.e., see Item
2. above) is included with your resubraitted package.
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For the above -listed reasons, the Division must return your permit application package as
incomplete in accordance with forth Carolina General Statute 1 3_ 15.1 Please be advised that
operation, alteration, expand. and/or change of any residuals management program without a valid permit
is a violation of North Carolina General Statute § 1 - 15.1 any may subject theowner/operator of the
progrant to enforcement action in accordance with forth Carolina General Statute 1 -215. . Civil
penalties of up to $25.000 per day per violation may be assessed for failure to secure a permit required by
North Carolina Creneral Statute 1 3- 15.1
When you have obtained the information that is needed to male your permit application package
complete, you may resubaut the package for review and approval. Note that the Division n has returned
the entire permit application package to you; therefore, the returned package along with the above
listed omitted items must he resubmitted to the mailing address listed on the first page of this
correspondence if you choose to continue pursuing a modified permit `t for this residuals
management program. if you have any questions anfor comments regarding this matter, please do not
hesitate to contact ine at any time at 1 733-5083, extension 353, or at hannon,.thombur ncr ail netp
and i will be happy to provide additional explanation: as required,
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.
Sine rely,
Shannon Mohr Thornburg
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
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Mr. Kevin B , freer, P.E., City of plickory"
s. Ellen, Hoffman, n, Mooresville regional Office r
Permit File WQ0004563
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February 14, 2002
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Raleigh, N,C. 27699-1617
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SLUDGE CONSORT IUM- HIC"KORY, NORTH CAROLINA
REGIONAL COMPOST FAC11,11Y
2001 - 40 CFR, PART.503 ANNUAL REPORT
Monitoring, Record Keeping, and Reporting for
Preparing Sewage Sludge for Reneficial t."Se
At In,-V'essel Biosolids (I., omposting Facilitv
Presented to:
DENR/DWQ/Watcr Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Submitte d for:
City of Hickory, North Carolina
Public Services Department
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603-0398
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US Filter Operating Set vices
Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Avenue, SE
Newton, North Carolina 28658
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REGIONAL COMPOST FACILITY
HICKORY NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Permits:
NC D
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SOURCE AND PERMIT NUMBERS,
The bias lids received at the Regional Compost Facility were generated from a variety of
permitted cities and to within Catawba County North Carolina. In 2001 the Regional
Compost Facility received biosolids from the following con-anunities and no other source
was accepted. The following also includes their permit number.
SOURCE PERMIT NUMBER
City of Hickory (Northeast)
NCO020401
City of Hickory (Renry Fork)
NCO040797
City of Newton (Clarks Creek)
NCO036196
City of Conover (Southwest)
NCO024261
City of Conover (Northeast)
NCO024252
City of Conover (Southeast)
NCO024279
Town of Maiden
NCO039594
Town of Claremont (North)
NCO032662
Town of Claremont (McLin)
NCO 081370
Catawba County Domestic Septage
NA
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As required under the authority of Section 405 (d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended by U.S. EPA and promulgated at Title 40 CFR Part, 503, please find herewith the
Monitoring, Record practices and Reporting practices and procedures in place for the
beneficial, use of sewage sludge applied to land as finished compost at the Regional
Compost Facility (RCF) in Hickory, North Carolina.
The RCF is a twenty dry ton per day (20.0 DT/dy) in -vessel composting facility using the
Ashbrook-Simon-Hartly (A-S-11) Tunnel Reactor Technology. To local governments,
comprised of the Cities of Hickory, Newton, and Conover, and Catawba County, North,
Carolina, own the RCF. These four local governments formed a Sludge Consortimn to
provide centralized facilities for the management and disposal of their combined municipal
wastewater biosolids. On July 1, 2001, the city cafe can: sold their remaining capacity to
the other entities and is no longer an owner, but is allowed to deliver their biosolids on an
emergency basis. Class A wastewater residuals are processed at the RCF and distributed in
full. compliance and accordance with the provisions and requirements set forth by Permit
No. WQ0004563.
The RCF is built on a 15- acre site in Newton at an equidistant location for all Consortium
members. The RCF is comprised of biosolids liquid storage, dewatering, in -vessel
composting, product storage, odor control, and pretreatment effluent facilities. The
biosolids are prepared for beneficial use,as finished compost, analyzed, classified,
marketed, and distributed in bulk to a variety of land application,%. The pretreated effluent
is discharged to the City of Newton's wastewater treatment plant for final disposal.
The Sludge Consortium (Owner) entered into an agreement with US Filter Operating
Services (USFOS), to provide full contract operatior,, maintenance, and management
(OM&N,I) services at the T. Therefore, USFOS submits this annual report to provide all
available information and data for 2001 in accordance with and to demo Irate compliance
with Permit No. WQ0004563 and the 40 CFR Part 503 reporting in Subpart 503.18 for
land application. Included herein, is a report of the biosolids that was processed in 2001
and a description of the afternatives selected for compliance with the Pathogen Reduction
and Vector Attraction Reduction requirements, A certification statement is also provided
for this Annual Report.
As a Class A Sludge Management Facility, the RCF prepares a Class A "exceptional
quality' biosolids, in compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR Part 503 as documented
herein, 'This annual report provides the required general infortnation as well as specific
information on the amount of biosolids that was processed; composted biosolids use and
disposal practices; generators and preparers of the biosolids as owner / operator of the
biosolids management facilities; description of selected alternative for pathogen reduction
requirements; description of selected alternative for vector attraction reduction
requirements; process monitoring and record keeping procedures; and listing of all
relevant environmental permits.
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We are pleased to report that the RCF achieved full compliance with the general
conditions and performance standards of the NC DEHNR/,DEM Permit, as well as its
O&M requirements and the pollutant limits in Tables I and 3 of Subpart 503,13; the
pathogen reduction requirements in Subpart 503.33(b)(5). Compliance with the frequency
of monitoring, record keeping, and reporting of these standards that have been in place
when the RCF was placed into service on January 3, 1995
Compliance with these standards in 40 CFR Part 503 for the pollutant limits, operation
standards for pathogen density reduction and vector attraction reduction, general
requirements, and management practices was demonstrated and documented by the
Monthly Operations Summary Reports for 2001, provided herein as Exhibit 2.

I GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility. ailing Address and Location
Regional Compost Facility RCF
3200 20th Avenue, S.E.
Newton, North Carolina 5
The Regional Compost Facility is a Class A Sludge Management Facility as defined in 40
CFR Part 503.9(q). facility currently employs one method of bio ohds management
that requires compliance with 40 CFR Part 503 requirements. The primary method of
sewage e sludge disposal is its beneficial use at the on -site dewatering and in -vessel
composting facility, which prepares the wastewater residuals for land applications
Generators / Preparer of Biosolids
The Sludge Consortium,represented by four Deal governments, generates biosolids
during the treatment of domestic sewage at their publicly owned treatment works and
prepares materials (dewat red cake and finished compost) from biosolids. The 1;CF i
owned by the'Sludge Consortium, comprised of the Cities of Hickory., Newton, Conover
d Catawba County, North CaroliJuly 1, 2001 the city of Newton sold their
remaining capacity to the other entities and is allowed to bring biosolids in emergency
conditions. In January of 1995, the Consortium entered into an agreement for operations,
maintenance, and management services of its I .CF with Professional Services
Group, Inc, C currently called US Filter Operating Services ( FOS).
ConsortiumOwnership: Januga 1 —:June 30,27001 Jul I ---December 31. 2001
City of Hickory . 66.0% City of Hickory 66.0%
City ofNewton 0 % City ofNewton 0.01/
City of Conover - 11 % City cif Conover 15.5%
Catawba County - 1 a % Catawba County g 1 . �'r
Owner / Generator: City of Hickory
Attn: -Mr. Charles D. Hansen, P.E.
Public Services Director
P.O. fox 398
Hickory, NC28603-0398
Operator / Preparrer
US Filter Operating Services
Attn: Wayne Carroll, Project Manager
Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Avenue, S.E.
Newton, NC 28658
Tel. 5 - 11
F-Mail — carroldwaustilter.com
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EnNiromnental Permits
Regional CompostFacility:
NC DEHNR Compost Permit No - WQ0004563
Cityof Newton, Industrial riser Pretreatment Permit No. ,- 1224
I. RIOSOLIDS PROCESSED
The amount of biosolids received and processed forbeneficial use and disposal at the RCF
during the 2001 annual reporting period was 2,563 metric dry to (MDT).
computerized biosolids dewatering report, its Exluibit 2 page 6, for the belt d tet press
(1PP) operations at the lP will support documentation and information for the
following computation of the actual MDT of biosolids prepared for use and disposal i
2001.
001 Operations - 23563 MDT
1. try short tons of biosolids loaded to the belt filter presses:
Dry spurt tons = totalized BFP load ( `T"from 0 1/0 1 /01 - 12/ 1 /01 e
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a Ivry short tons of biosolids captured the belt filter presses.
Dry short tons = totalized BFP load T avg. solids capture('
2,840 x 0.995
-2_,826 l
. Metric dry tons of biosolids processed for beneficial use:
Metric dry tons = total BFP captured dry short tons (DT) x conversion factor
2,826 x 0.907
2 563 MDT'

The determination of the dry short to of biosolids received and loaded to the, belt filter
presses are shown in a computerized RC F Operations Summary report as Exhibit 2 page
6. This biosolids loading has been deterniffied by monitoring the, number of belt filter
presses in service (I or 2), the actual run time hours each 24 hour operating day, direct
flow metering of the volumetric rate of sludge feed (gallons per day - GPD), and
gravirrietrically analyzing the tirne-composite sample of feed sludge for total solids (% TS)
using Standard Methods Part 2540 G., (APHA, 1992). An automated moisture analyzer
that operates on the basis of infrared technology and moisture analyses using drying and
constant weight has analyzed the feed solids.
A composite of the feed solids, cake solids, and a conservative estimate for the filtrate
were obtained daily to compute a materials balance around the belt filter presses to
determine solids capture (%). Since the RCF does not have a weigh belt on its sludge cake
conveyor belt, the generated amount of biosolids for in -vessel composting was deternfined
by performing a daily materials balance of the dewatering process. All of the dewatered
sludge cake was processed in the Tunnel Reactor in -vessel composting facility. Thus, all
biosolids loaded and captured at the BFP represents the biosolids generation and
processing is for the Annual Report and the amount of biosolids prepared as finished
compost for land application in accordance with 40 CFR Part 5 03 .
The biosolids received at the Regional Compost Facility (RCF) were beneficially used at
the on -site dewatering and in -vessel composting facility. The biosolids management and
disposal practices are the beneficial use of sewage sludge via composting to produce a
high quality soil product which was sold and, or distributed in bulk for application to the
land in accordance with 40 CFR Part 503, Subpart B regulations.
As presented in the attached Site Plan and Process Schematic (Figures I and 2), the
biosolids; processing train and management practices consists of receiving and storage of
liquid biosolids and wood amendments, mechanical It filter press dewatering, in -vessel
biosolids composting, outside curing and maturation, product storage, foul air scrubbing,
and wastewater pretreatment, The RCF is a PFRP facility and produces a Class A
4exceptional quality' biosolids residual product.

SURPARTIC - LAND A"VCATION
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PatlLoZeq Reduction Re ggirements - AltertLative A5-LPIRP
As Previously stated, the Regional Compost Facility is a "Process To Further Reduce
Pathogens" (PFRP) system for treatment and beneficial use of dewatered biosolids. This
section of the Annual Report states that USFOS and the Consortium have utilized Class A
Pathogen Reduction using Alternative A5 - PFRP via Composting to demonstrate
compliance with 40 CFR Part 503.32(a)(7) and in continuity with 40 CFR Part 257
regulations. The temperature of the biosolids inside the Tunnel Reactors was maintained at
5 5 deg. 13 1 deg. F) or higher for at least three (3) days.
The design capacity of the four A-S-H Tunnel Reactors is approximately 54,432 ft (2,016
yd.). The standard operating procedure' (SOP) for processing biosolids in the A-S-H in -
vessel cornposting system employs a process using single stage horizontal plug flow. The
raw (in -feed) compost was deposited in the front of the Tunnel Reactors with the addition
of recycle material and discharged after active in -vessel composting and initial curing (out -
feed compost) from, the end of each reactor. Thus, the active composting phase occurs in
the first two-thirds of each Tunnel Reactor and partial curing occurs in the remaining third
of each Tunnel Reactor.
Based upon site -specific monitoring of the bulk density of the in -feed mixture compost
and recording of the number of hydraulic rain pushes for each Tunnel Reactor, the
volumetric loading (yd/dy) is accurately determined for each processing day. This
volumetric loading was divided into the fixed total reactor capacity to compute the
con patted" SRT (days), which is a conservative determination of the amount of time
spent in the in -vessel reactors since compaction and compression of compost materials is
not considered (typically adds another 20% to the "uncompacted", SRT). The average
Aincompacted" SRT for each Tunnel Reactor was approximately 29.8 days. The actual
SRT considering compaction and materials compression averaged 27.2 days as
highlighted on page 8 of the Operation Sumniary report. During this in -vessel composting
period, at least three (3) days of processing time was continuously available to achieve
PFRP in the Tunnel Reactors as the in -feed compost traveled horizontal from the front to
the back of the 63 foot long reactor and eventually discharged as out -feed compost.
Seven (7) thermocouples and 7 sampling ports are installed inside, and along the length of
each Tunnel Reactor to monitor temperature within the compost biomass. A total of
twenty-eight (28) discrete measurements of temperature in the compost process are
monitored and recorded by the compost facility personnel for documentation. The side,
and top sampling ports give the facility the ability to measure temperatures in each tunnel
manually with an o perator- inserted probe. The average of certain aeration zone
temperature readings provide the daily determination of PFRP for the Tunnel Reactors.
These daily PFRP temperature logs were documented for each Tunnel Reactor and
reported on the computerized RCF Operation Summary Report (pages 9-12) to docum, ent
the composting process was maintained at or above 55 deg. C during the period of
January through December 2001 to comply with Alternative A5 of 40 CFR Part 503.32.
As shown rn Exhibit 2 page 8, the average PFRP temperature for all four Tunne I Reactors
was 62.2 deg. C.
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In accordance Nvith 40 CFR Part 503.32(a)(7), the composted biosolids was analyzed for
the density of Salmonella spa bacteria at the time it was being prepared for sale and
distribution into the n-wrket place for final land application and was found to be well below
compliance limits, The bimonthly composite samples were prepared for Salmonella
analysis on a dry weight is and analyzed in accordance with Standard Methods Part
SM2540G. In the reporting year of 2001, as shown on Exhibit 1, the Salmonella SP.
density measured for discharged compost from the RCF indicates that none was detected.
Certification Statement - I certify, under penalty of law, that the ClassA pathogen
requirements in 40 CFR Part 503-32(a)(7) have been, met. This- determination has been
made under my direction and supervision in accordance the the system designed to
ensure that, qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information used to
determine that the pathogen reduction requirements have been met. I am aware that there
are significant penalties for false certification including fine and imprisonment."
Undersigned.
Waof
LTSFOS Project Manager
Vector Attraction eduction _ tion
The Regional Compost Facility uses the Aerobic Process (Thermophillic Composting) to
demonstrate and achieve compliance with the Vector Attraction Reduction requirements
set forth in 40 CFR Part 503,33(b)(5). Specifically, Option 5 as an Aerobic Process at
Greater Than 40 deg. C (104 deg. F) is most appropriate for achieving Vector Attraction
Reduction. As previously described in this Annual Report, the average, Actual, SRT in the
in -vessel compost reactors was 27.2 days for the reporting period of 2001 . The dewatered
biosolids was composted and treated aerobically at thermophilic temperatures during this
period of in -vessel processing time.
The computerized composting performance reports document the aerobic processing of
the dewatered biosolids in accordance with 40 CFR Part 503.33(b)(5). The dewatered
biosolids have been aerobically treated for a minimum of 14.0 consecutive days during
which the daily, minimum temperatures of the Tunnel Reactor have been maintained above
40 deg., C and the average temperature maintained higher than 45 deg, C. As shown on
page 8 of the operations report, the average Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR)
temperature for all Tunnel Reactors was 58.1 deg. C.

Certification Statement - " I certify under penalty of law, that the Class A vector
attraction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503a)(5) have been met. This detennination
has been made under my direction and supervision in accurdancewith the system designed
to ensure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information used to
determine that the vector attraction reduction requirements have been met. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for false certification including fine and impfisomnent."
Undersigned.
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Wa e arro OUU
USFOS Project Manager
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PFRP Certification Statement
`I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction and supervision in accordance with the system designed that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based upon my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the available information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that the are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and
imprisom,nent for know'rig ,violation"
Undersigned. Date Signed:
Wa I ynekarroll,
USFOS Project Manager
Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Avenue, S.E.
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 465 - 1401
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

,GEN AND VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION FORM
Facility Name REGIONAL COMPOST FACILITY Permit Number _WQ 0004563
WWTP Name NPDES#
Monitoring Period: From 01101/01To12/31/01
Pathogen Reduction (40 CFR50332) - Please indicate level achieved and alternative performed
Class A —1—
Alternative I Alternative 2 Alternative 3
Alternative 4 Alternative 5 _X_ Atternative 6
Class 8
Alternative I T AN ernative 2 Alternative 3
It applicable to alternative performed (Class B only ) indicate 'Process to Significantly Reduce Pathogens*
— Aerobic Digestion —Air Drying — Anaerobic Digestion — Composting
if applicable to alternative performed (Class A or Class B) complete the following monitoring data, .-
Lame Stabilization
i Aflowable ievel Path Densaty Number of Frequency of Analytical
Parameters in Sludge Minimum Geo. Mean 1-Max-i-irrium Units Exceedences Analysis Sarripi e Type T��ue
Fecal Coliform 12M' WN
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solids 2c 2x106
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Vector Attraction Reduction 40 CFR $03.33) - Please indicate option performed
Option 1 _ Option 2 _ Option 3 — Option 4 Option 5
Option 6 _ Option it _ Option 8 _ Option 9 Option 10
No vector attraction reduction options were performed
Certification Statement ( please check the appropriate statement)
I certify , under penafty of law, that the pathogen requirements in 40 QFR 503.32 and the vector attraction
reduction requirement in 40 CFR 503,33 have been myn,*
I certify, under penalty of law , that the pathogen requirements in 40 CFR 503,32 and the vector attraction
reduction requirement in 40 CFR 503.33 have not been met.* (Please note it you check this statement
attach an explanation why yw have not met one or both of the requirements.)
This determination has been made under my direction and supervision In accordance with the system designed
to ensure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate the information, used to determine that the
pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements have been met I am aware that there are sivlif Icant
penalties for false certification including fine and imprisonment.
Wayne Carroll Project Man2ger
PreparetName and life (type or print) Land Applier and Title (if applicable) (type or print)
Signet , of Preparer Date Si nature of Land Applier(if applicable) Date
OEM FORM RF(10194)

RESIDUALANNUAL SAmrLING SUMMARY FORM
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Attach this form to the corresponding laboratory analysis.
Please note that your permit may contain additional parameters to be analyzed than those required to be summarized on this form,
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care osited
/ ;/91 9 #12101 06/20101 9 1 0/01 10118/01 1 10 /i 1
Percent Solids
.9 7 .9 69.0 M0 610 610
PARAMETERS (mg/kg dry wel
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Aluminum
5,040 5,100 6,700 }1C19 ,99 ,200
Arsenic
OM 1M 019 0.91 039 0,88
Cadmium
9w 9. 7 9, 9. 7 773 0,52
Chromium
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Lead
12 9.3 11 13 13 1-
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Nickel
6.9 &6 8.2 7.3 9,05.2
Selenium
1,2 11 <9, 2 1.3 19 1.9
Zino
9 31 9 290 230
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15,300 9,100 15,000 9,400 1 g990 73,901
Ammonia Nitrogen
5,570 2,4001 4,100 2,500 3,000 3 19g
Nitrate -Nitrogen
3 ,1 47 27 39 27 30
Total Pho horous
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designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. l are sere that there are
significant penalties for submitting false Information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
DEMFORM F (101 ),

Bi - MONTHLY CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS
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'ENWERATURE - 40 CFR part
Regional ost Cmpo55 deg, for 3 consecutive dqs,
Facility - 14--9 deg. C for 3.14 consecutive days, (please See ()petation Summary
Report page 8)-
PATHOGEN KILL - 40 CFR Part 503,32(a)(7) - Salmonella - Limit 4 (MPN/4g) Dry Weighti3asis,
Regional Compost Facility Salmonella Results - NID (M]uN/4g) Dry Weight Basis, Fecal Cojjf4)rm
�ILA (Please See Report of Analysis for lab data). —
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT - 'I certify under penalty of law., that the Class A pathogP
m requireaunis in, 40 CFR art 503-32(aX7) havebeenmet, This determination has been made under rnydhvctioa and supervision maccordancewith thesysuan designed
to ensure that qualified Persomed property Both- and evaluate th's infOrmation used to determine that L pa uge, ction r ire
have been met. I am aware that them are significan he th redu equ menu
t Penalties for false certification including fine and imprMumaur
Undersigiled.
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Project Manager
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T'ME & TE'NMEkkTURE - 40 CFR Part 503.33(b)(5) Mnimum - 14 days above 40 dam, C and the
average temperature at or abov, e 45 deg. C
Regional Compost Facility ® deg. C for approximately 12.0 days . (Please see Operation Somoully
Report, page 9)
CERTIRCATION STxTE.,�tE,'s7 - q certify under penalty Of law, and the Clam A Vector Attraction requirenteuts in 40 CFR Put
30331(bX5) have been MeL This determmarieft has been made under MY direction and supervision in accordance with the rjam desused
to ensure that qualified penumnel ProPerlY gather and evaluate the
Information used to deternme thin itle vestor Attraction redustrem requirements have been nuet, I am aware that there am significant penalties for Wee certification including fine and imprisonmerit,
Undersigned,
Carle
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-rvnr I-ertittication Statement
"I certcfw and penairy, of law dia this umumarit and a A
saezyatcza ecsigned that qualified pawrinel pro,
person or pericua wta manage the sygere or those P, er
10 'Ile best nInry kn--I-* and belief, tme, &ceorm,
information, including the PoffidiflitY offine and uritais
Undersigned=
WaT-ne tarroll
USFOS Projec Nfiuutger
Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Ave,, SE
Nevvtol,l NC -78658
(828) 465 - 1401
nd supervfiaou -in areenjaren
3a-d upon my inquiry of the
b"natica The information is,
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Date Signed,
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ANALYTICAL
CUSTOMER: U.S. Filter WORK ORDER #: 1 -001
REPORT TO.- N4r, Paul Spencer RECEIVED: ; 0 1
SAMPLE LI SS. COMPOST SLUDGE REPORTED: 03/29/01
SAMPLE TYPE: SLUDGE, GRAB PO NUMBER: MASTERCARD
COLLECTED: /1 1 12: SITE: Compost
PARAMETER
AT/A IAL' ST MOIL
RESU�
Ammonia nia Nitrogen - Solid
Started
03/02/0108:55 876
5,570 t Lary
EPA 350.1
Analyzed
03/02/01 by DR at BRI - Burlington
Nitrate/Ni trit , Nitrogen - Solid
Started
12. t l 12:10 IT5
35.1 rng,1KgDpr
EPA 353,1
Analyzed
2,1 3/01 by DR at BRI - Burlington
Phosphorus, Total - Solid
Started
03/22/0108:00 876
2,200mg/Kg Dry
EPA 365.4
Analyzed
132/ 7/01 by TAR at BRI - Burlington
Soil and Waste pH
Started
0 " 3f01 10:00
6.02SU
S 84 -9045
Analyzed
02/ 3/01 by RAW at BRI - Burlington
Solids, Total (as
Started
0/01 08:1
5 . %
EPA 10.3
Analyzed
113=2/01 by JILT at BRI - Burlington
Total l l ldahl Nitrogen - Solid
Started
02a,3/ 1 5. 175
15,30Lay
EPA 3512
Analyzed
/0 /01 by DAR at BRI - Burlington
Aluminum in Solid by 1CP - Prep 3050B
Started
0242-6/0 8: 10 8
5,040 mg/Kg Dry
SW846-6010B
Analyzed
13/1 ,1 1 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
Arsenic to Stolid by GF - Prep 3050B
Started
02,n,6101 08.10 0.85
< 0.85 Dry
SW84 -7060A
Analyzed
03/07/01 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
Cadmium its Stolid by PI S - Prep 3050B'
Started
OZ26,10108:10 U32
0.52 mgKg Dry
S 84 - d2d
Analyzed
02r48101 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
Calcium in Solid by 1CP'- Prep 3050B
Started
02/26' 105:10 16
2,820 la Dry
S S46-601 IB
Analyzed
03,/12/ 1 by RIV at BRI _ Burlington
Copper in Solid by I PMS - Prey, 3050B
Started
0, a/01 ftlO I.
138 rn Dry
W84 -6ad3
Analyzed
�Y 5/ 1 by R at BRI - Burlington
Lead to Sold by I PI S - Prep 3050B.
Started
03, d/01 S;10 0,16
12 mg!Kg Dry
S 84 -6ti ,ll
Analyzed 0 ,28/ 1 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
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(lB512-00t continued)
Magnesium in Stolid by I P - Prep 3050B
Started
024 ,' 108-10 16
1,300 rn Dry
SW846-6010B
Analyzed
03/12/01 by IlTW at BRI; _ Burlington
Mercury in Solid by FIAS
Started
U01101 10:40 0.15
0.32 rng/K Dry
S'y 84-7471A.
Analyzed
03/02/01 byJHT at BRI - Burlington
ton
Molybdenum in Solid by I PMS - Prep 305OBStarted
1 2/ 2 /0108:10 OAO
5.2 m Ivry
SW846-6020
Analyzed
2/25/ 1 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
ton
Nickel in Solid by I PMS - Prep 3050B
Started
02/216/ 1108:10 1.6
6.9 mg/Kg
SW846- 020
Analyzed
1 2r`2S/ 11 by RnV at BRI- Burlington
Potassium in Solid by I P - Prep 3050B
Started
02/26/ 108-10 80
1,380 mpg Dry
S S4 - 01 OB
Analyzed
s 3/121 1 by RTV at BRI - Burlington
Selenium in Solid by I P IS -Prep 3050B
Started
02,, iOl 08:10 0.24
L2 m Dry
SW846-6020
Analyzed
2,n28111 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
Sodium in Stolid by I 'P - Prep. 3050
Started`
1 2/2 0108: 10 16
647 Dry
SW84 -6010B
Analyzed
03/12/01 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
Zinc in Solid by I PMS - Prep 3050
.
Started
02,126/01 S 10 4.0
28m Ivry
S g84 - 02d
Analyzed
2/28/01 by RTW at BRI - Burlington
Plant ~available Nitrogen
Started
03129 01 d :2 li
1.5 Lbs/Acre/Ye
Calculation
Analyzed
030-9/01 by WAA at BRI - Burlington;
T . Ni t
MQL = Minimum Quantitation Limit
Certifications-
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Water' 37743, Radiation License. 1i1-
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EPA Chemistry Lab ITS: NCO0137, Bioassay say %b ID: NC2721500
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Report Data / 3/2001
REPORT OF ANALYSIS [date rat ; 66/2061
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62203 POT NONE DETECTED
Comments:
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Bi - MONTHLY CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS
MMI
Project Manager
Vector
TINIE & TEMPERATURE - 40 CFR Part 503,33(b)(5) Muumum - 14 days above 40 deg, C and the
average temperature at or above 45 deg. C.
Regional Compost Facility - _19.1, deg, C for approximately 27.7.0 4ys . (Please see Operation
Swrailary Rcport,
, page 8)
CERTIFI&MON' STATEMENT -'I certify under penalty Of la-, that the Clan A Vector Anniaton reViremerlts in 40 CFR Part
'1)3,33(bd3) have bew met. 11i'tit ermination has been made Lmder my dimtion and supervision in accorednee with dto igned
TO ensure that qualified personael properfy gather and evahune the i4mnarion used to d4tamint th-t fix VW0, atmaction redu,6.n
n:quir,mumis, havc,bxj nut. I =awwc thar thrc ar, signifi*tnt pe-naltics for faLw C;Tai"atioa inaluding bash and finpristnuilLm
Undersigned,
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I %:c'W'v undue penalty sot' law Uut mis docuTn=1 and all auat�finicws wem prepared LmdwT my di -taunt and supenrision in wxvrdanta:
wkh the .system desugncd that qualified perNonnef prop;!rly gather and evaluatc the u,iimiation N h 41 qed Ix I q a-) (11 1hd
, . u m ed, %, u )n my n u , '
per, n- P—itt -ho nL=S4 tb: sysiem, or ffiQsd petaum' directly re.,qtonsibic 1br gathering Lht availabla adbrmalkom 11w atibnnadon, L;,
to 111C bemt U1, my knv-'a Iddge and Mica; true, aacuraid,, rind A; held- I am yaw at that then: are signu'jai jicaullies for subanUing 141se
udimmation- 111viuding die pussibifiLy offine and im4'rrisanniont f r know*yi J
ahum
Undersigned. Date Signed:
---------------- ?�
Wayne Cdrroil
USFOS Project Manager
Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Ave., SE
Newlon NC 28658
(828) 465 - 1401

simalabs International
I N T
E R N A T
1 0 NA L
Date: 04-jVfay-ol
CLIENT: U.S. Filter
Client Sample ID: Compost
Lab Order: B01040371
Project:
Collection Date: 4/1212001 9:001:00 AM
Lab To: B01040371-01
Matrix; SLUDGE
Anal ses
y
Result
Limit
Qual Units DF Date Analyzed
AMMONIA NITROGEN - SOLID
E350.1
Nitrogen, Ammonia (As N)
2,400
0
Analyst- TAR
mg/Kg-dry 4/1812001 2.-40:00 PM 4/18/20012:4'01,00 P
NITRATEINITRITE, NITROGEN IN SOLIDS BY TRA E353.1
Nitrogen, Nitrate/Nitrite (As)
47
010
Analyst: DAR
mg/Kg-dry 4/19/2001 11 :00.00 AM 4/19/2001 11:00-00
PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL BY TRAACS
E365A
Phosphorus, Total (As P)
2,000
0.50
Analyst. BAR
mg/Kg-dry 4/1812001 &00:00AM 4/2012001 10:5000
SOIL PH MEASURED IN WATER
SW90458
Soil pH
7.O
0
pH Units 4116/2ool 9:00- Analyst: ADM
,00 AM 4/16/2001 9:00:00 A
TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN
E351.2
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total
015
Analyst:
Analyst: DAR
mg/Kg-dry 411812001 8-00:00 AM 4120/2001 12,-X-00
TOTAL SOLIDS (AS %)
El 60.3
Rsidue,
eTotal
74
0
Analyst: ADM
% 411812001 415:00 PM 4119/2001 8:00:00 A
Qualifiers: NO - Not Defected at the Reporting Limit S - Spike Recovery outside accepted recovery limits
J Analyte detected below quanifitation limits R - RPD outside accepted recovery limits
B AoalYte detected in the associated Method Blank E - Value above quantitation range
* Value exceeds Maximum Contaminant Level
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I N T
E R Ki" <A T"
m
[ 0 N A L Date: 4-, lay-01
CLIENT. U.S. Filter
Client Sample ID: Compost
Lab Order, B0104 371
Collection Date; 4/12/I : 0:00 AM
Project:
Lain ID: BO1040371-0
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses
Result
Limit
Qual Units DF hate Analyzed
ARSENIC IN S U S BY GF
SW7060A
Analyst: RTW
Arsenic
1.0
0 66
mg/Kg-dry 412312001 10:30:00 AM 4126/2001 10:59:26
TOTAL A MERCURY
4T1
Analyst: J
Mercury
0.31
OA2
mg/Kg-dry 4119/2001 10;3 :00 AM 4 23J2001 2:00:00 P
METALS IN SOLIDS Y I li
SW60108
Analyst: RTW
Aluminum
5„100
mg/Kg-dry 4123/2001 10:30:00 AM 4/2612001 &34.00 P
Calcium
2„600
13
mg/Kg-dry 4123/2001 10.30:00 AM 4/2612001 5.34:00 P
Magnesium
1,200
13
rng1Kg-dry 4123/2001 10:30:00 AM 412612001 5:34,00 P
Molybdenum
9.0
0.050
mg/Kg-dry 412312010110:30:0I AM 4/2712001 3:04.00 A:
Potassium
1,200
66
rrig/leg-dry 41223=01 10:30:00 AM 4/26/2001 5:34:00 P
Sodium
560'
13
mglKgsdry 4123/2001 10;30:00 AM 412612001 5 ,00
METALS IN SOLIDS BY I FS-MS
SW6020
Analyst. RTW
Cadmium
0A7
0.026'
mg/Kg-dry /2312001 10:30:00 AM 412712001 3:0410 A
Caliper
130
1s3
mg/Kg-dry 4/23/2001 10:30�00 AM 4 27/2001 3:04:20 A
Lead
9.3
0.13
mg/Kg-dry 4/ 3/2001 10:30:00 AM 412712001 3 .20 A
Mickel
6,6
1,3
mg/Kory 412312001,10.30,00 AM 4/2 12001 3 04:20 A
Selenium
1.2
0m20
mg/Kg-dry 4/23/2001" 10:30:00 AM 4/2712001 104:20 A
Zinc
240
3.3
mg,/Kg-dry 4/2312001 10:30:00 AM 412712001 3: :20
Qualifiers- ND - Not Detected at the Reporting Limit ;3 m Spike Reeriverr outside accepted recovery limits
I • Analyte detected below quanititation limits It - ltPD outside accepted recovery limits
13 Analyte detected in the Dissociated Method Blank E - Value above quamitation range'
* Value exceeds MaximContaminant Level
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CLIENT: US. Filter Client Sample ° Compost� .
Lab Order. B 1040371 Collection Date: /1/1 / 001 . . it3 AM
,Project:
Lab {11 4 371-0 Matrix: is
Analyses Result Limit Qual Units DF Date Analyzed
PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN CALCULATION Analyst: ADM
Plant Available Nitrogen 0,9 ", 7. Nitrogen Q % 1 4130 20 1
- a Spike Recover outside accepted �?st�ti�ers i� ?*tit: Detected t e Reporting Limit �� recoveryiiaxaai
3 - AnWytc detected below quanititation limits P - RPD outside accepted recovery limits
- Atudyte detected in the associated Method BlankP . Value above quamitation =gc,
- Value exceeds Maximum Contaminant Level,
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,Account Number
@B.'
149o one souma,
en d
U, . FILTER
00 20TH AVE SE
NEWTON, TON, NC 28658
Purchase Order: NOT PROVIDED
Client
Deport Date 04119/2001
REPORT F ANAL YSISDate ru ulvad : 0411 /2001
Salmonella (Drys Weight
Basis) (Pry/g
� Sample l
63265 COMPOST NONE DETECTED
C rrlment
I
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Bi -TVIONTHLY CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS
The Regional Compost Facility is a "Procese; To Further Reduce Pathogens" (PFRP) system for
treatment of and beneficial use of dewatered. biosolids. This section gates that USFOS and the Consortium
have utilized Class A Pathogen Reduction using Alternative A5 - PFRP via Composting to display
compliance with 40 CFR Part 503.32 (i)(7) and in continuity with 40 CFR Part 503.33(b)(5).
Based upon site specific monitoring and operation data of the biosolids USFOS submits the following
information for the months of I Mav and June 2001 . This shows compliance with Alternative A5 of 40
CFR Part 503,32, 40 CFR Part 503,32(a)(7), and 40 CFR Part 503,33(b)(5).
Pathogen Red U E!tio2fln.ERK9hire M9!!9- 7-A it nativeAf (PFRP)
TENIP ERATURE - 40 CFR Part 503.32 Minimum - 55 deg. for 3 consecutive days.
Regional Compost Facility - 64.0 deg, C for 3.45 consecutive days. (Please See Operation Summary
Report page 8)-
PATHOGEN KILL - 40 CFR Part 501.32(a)(7) - Salmonella - Limit 4 (N[PN/4g) Dry Weight Basis.
Regional Compost Facility Salmonella Results - N/D (MPN/4g) Dry Weight Basis. Fecal Coliform -
net (Please See Report of Analysis for lab data).
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT - J certify under penalty of law, that the Class A patholen requirements it 40 CFR Pad
503.32(aX*7)have been mcL'This daerrumetum has been made under my direction and supervision in accoidance with the syum designed
to ensure that qualified persctri=4 prwerty gather and evaluate the infiernation used -to detorrinnethatthe pathogen reduction tw4uirerrients
have been ind, I am an that there are sguiticant ptnalries for ffise- certification including line and inalwisomennt,
Undersigned.
2
Wmrne &�0-11
Project get
TENT F & TEMPERATURE - 40 CFR Part 503.33(b)(5) Minimum - 14 days above 40 deg. C and the
average temperature at or above 45 deg. C,
Regional Cxanpost Facility - 57.3 deg. C for approximately L4 _.,2 days . (Please see Operation Summary
Report, page 8)
CERTIFICATION' STAXENIENT - 'I oest� under penalty of law, that the Class,A Vedor Attraction requirements in 40 CFR Part
503,33(b,X5)bave been met. This damnination has bew trized: under my direction and supervision in accordancewith the rystera designed
to ens-urc that qualified personnel properly gAther and evaltme the information used to ddavaine that the vedor attraction reduction
requirements have bew nid- I am aware that there am siguiflicarn, penalties, for Wee caufication including fate and iraprisoctment
Undersigned.
W a7 /eW:l -I
PF" Ce_rtificationStag ment
"I cerfify under penalty of law that this docunient and an anuohnuenus were prepared under my direction and supervision in acoarditece
with the sy%nn designed that qualified personnel property g3ther and evaluate the iafmination submitted- Based upon my inquiry of
person or persons %,'no Manage the systern or these persocis dirvy respmmide for gathering the available infonnation. The, information is,
to the of my kncnvlcdge and befiet true, accurate, and coraplete, I am aware that them am significant penalties hargularnitting laLw
information, includingthe possibility of fine and imprisorancra for Imosving vioistiom-
Undersignecl. Date Signed:
Wvavne 11
USFOS Project Manager
Regional Compost Facility
3 200 20th Ave., SE
Newton NC 28658
(828) 465 - 1401

AS.
Simalabs International
I N T
E R N A T 1 0 N
A L Date: 31-JUI-01
CLIENT: U.S Filter
Client Sample ID: Compost
Lab Order: B01060546
Tag Number.
P roject:
Collection
Begin: 6/20/2001
10:00,00 AM
Lab In: 130 1060546-01
Collection End/Date: 6/20/2001
10:15-100 ANI
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses
Result
Limit
Units
Date Prepared Date Anakyzed
AMMONIA NITROGEN - SOLID
--
E350.1
--
Analyst, AlD
Nitrogen, Ammonia (,As N)
4,100
0.50
mg/Kg-dry
612712001 12A 5:00 PM 6/27/200I 121 &00 P
ARSENIC IN SOLIDS BY GF
SV47060A
Analyst: RTW
Arsenic
019
0.69
mg1Kg--dry
6127/20019-00:00 AM
714/2001 321 :28 AM
TOTAL MERCURY
SW7471A
Analyst: ,IT
Mercury
0.45
0,13
mg/Kg-dry
612812001 9:55:00 AM
713/2001 10:00.'00 A
METALS IN SOLIDS BY ICP
SW6010B
Analyst: RT`W
Aiuminum
6,700
68
mg/Kg-dry
612712001 9.'00:00 AM
7111/2001 11-45:00 A
Calcium
2,400
140
mg/Kg-dry
6rZ712001 9' .00'00 AM
7111/2001 11: 45:00 A
Ma g nesium
1,000
140
mgil<g-dry
61271200I 9:00:00 AM
711112001 11:45:00 A
Potassium
'780
--
680
mg/Kg-"
6/27'/2001 9:00:00 AM
7/1 1,M01 11,45:00 A
Sodium
< 140
140
mg/Kg-dry
6/217/2001 9MZ AM
711112001 11:45:00 A
METALS IN SOLIDS BY ICP-MS
SW6020
Analyst: SAP
Cadmium
0,48
0.027
mg/Kg-dry
6127/20019:00:00 AM
71412001 2W-00 AM
Copper---__
150
1.4 _!!�q/Kg-dry
6/2712001900:00AMl
71 20012:00: AM
-Lead11
0.14
mg/Kg-dry
612712001 9:00M AM
7/4120012:00,00 AM
Molybdenum
11
0,34
mgJKg-dry
6J27d2001 0:00:00 AM
7/412001 2-00:00 AM
iNfokei
6;2
1,4
mg/Kg-dry
6l2712001 9:00:00 AM
7142001 2:00:00 AM
Selenium
< 0,20
0.20
mgiKg-dry
612V2001 9!00:00 AM
7,14/2001 2:00,00 AM
Zinc
310
3A
mg/Kg-dry
612712001 9: 00:00 AM
7/412001 2,00:00 AM
NITRATEINITRITE, NITROGEN IN SOLIDS BY TR
E353.1
—
Ana Lya�t._ BA
Nitrogen, Nitrateft"e, (As N)
27
0,10
mg/Kg-dry
7126/2001 1,05:00 PM
7/26,12001 1:06:00 P
PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL BY TRAACS
E365.4
Analyst: DAR
Phosphorus, Total (As P)
6,400
0.50
mg/Kg-dry
6128=01 8:20:00 AM
6/2912001 3:00:00 P
PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
CALCULATION
Analyst: ADM
Plant Available Nitrogen
1,5
0
%
713112001
7131/2001
SOL - 10 P ' H MEASURED IN WATER
—
SW9045B
Analyst: ADM
Solid pH
5,0
0
pH Units
6/2512001 1 0:00:00 AM
6/2512001 10:00:00 A
TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN
E351.2
Analyst: OAR
Certifications; Shnalabs - BurRagron
EPA Chemistry Lab ID? NC00137,Bioassay Lab LD: NC2721500
NC Chetristm 985, BiorrionifoTing:*)02, Drinking Water: 437743, #37738, Radiation License; ig)01-904-OG
SC` Laborwory ID: #99042
VA SAICBID: *000061, Drinking Water-, #00018
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CLIENT: U.S, FilterLab Client Sample Compost
Pro�irtlr' �t��=� Tad Ntnit.,
,sect:
Collection : 6/20/200110.00,00 AM
Lab ll : i t 1 71 Collection En ate: /20/2001 10:1:00
AM
Matrix: SLUDGE
Ana lyResult Limit Units Date Prepaired Date Analyzed
Nitrogen, Neldanl, Total 15,000 0.50
gt"Kg-drY 6/2812001 :2= Al4t 01 11:25:00
Anal t.IT
e adue, T # ,I / i2001 1:00:00 PM /27 13:00:dig A
' tf aticr�tse ten bs - Buranttoft
t' h ashy Lab TD: NCOO 137„ € io ' y Lab rD. INC2721500
NC Chenstry° 53 io smite+ " 02, Drinking Water. #37743, #3773E Radiation License- #001-9o4,oG
SIC Laboratory III° 499042
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ATTN: P'AUL SPENCER.
3200 TH AVE SE
NEWTON, NO 28658
Purchase order: : must have
Report Date: 07/18/2001
REPORT OF ANALYSIS Date received : 61 1/tool
Lab No Sample Nit Salmonella
65384 SAMPLESAMPLEI NEGATIVE
Comments:
AJOHN TTFt

Bi - NIONT]FILY CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS
•. ... . .......
jut
TEMPERATURE - 40 CFR Part 503.32 Minimum - 55 deg. for 3 consecutive days,
Regional Compost Facility — _3.4 deg.0 for 185 consecutive days. (Please See Operation Summary
Report page 8).
PATHOGEN KILL - 40 CFR Part 503.32(a)(7) - Salmonella - Limit 4 (MPN/4g) Dry Weight Basis.
Regional Compost Facility Salmonella Results - NfD (MPN/4g) Dry Weight Basis. Fecal Coliform -
1,k (Please See Report of Analysis for lab data).
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT - I oertify under penalty of law, taut the Class A pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part
503.32(aX7) have beennict. This determination has been made under my direction and supervision in accordance with The system designed
to ensure that qualified persomiel properly gather and evaluate the information used to determine that the pathogen reduction requircinems,
have been met, I am aware that there are signiticant penalties for false certification including fine and imprisonment
Undersigned. /1—)
I — —
Way ' Carroll
nr
Project Manager
Vector Attraction Reduction
t z.QpLJon 5
TINNIE & TEMPEPuXTURE - 40 CFR Part 503.33(b)(5) Minimum - 14 days above 40 deg. C and the
average temperature at or above 45 deg. C.
Regional Compost Facili - -5 dk (P
Summary Report, page 8) fY _f6.8,, deg. C for approximately _16.95 ys .Teases see Operation
CERTMICATION STATEMENT - 'T certiiy, under penalry of law, that the Class Aveector Attraction requirements in 40 CFR Part
503,33(b)(5) have been mct. This datemination has been made under my direction and supervision in accordance with the system designed
to ensure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information used to detennine that the vector attraction reduction
requirements have been met, I am aware that diere are significant penalties for false certification including fine and imprisonment.
Undersigned.
W4. e4rro I —I
PF C reaton State en'
cc i" under pe 'o, Qr3vv ' this
document prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance
alified per coul Pr the information submitted. Based upon my inquiry of the
7th a for gathering the available intiouration. The information is,
with
7
system designed
�r q
person
tsr us no � ge that there we significant penalties for submitting fidse
ut the of
best lurowl 8, and �ict
art .an. 'm.himrs in pe"Jul ry of lane
and im� olation,"
Undersigned, to Signed,
jarroll Wa�yze
USFOS Project Manager
Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Ave., SE
Newton NC 28658
(838) 465 - 1401

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IN"
A" f 0
N L Date: 14-Sep-01
CLIENT: U,S. Filter
Client Sample ID: Compost
Lab Order: B01080480
Tag Number:
Project:
Collection
Begin:
Lab 11): B01080480-01
Collection End/Date., 8120/200 1
10: 15:00 ANI
Yfatrix: SLUDGE
Analyses
Result Limit Units
Date Prepared Date Analyzed
ARSENIC IN SOLIDS BY GF
SW7060A
Analyst.- RTW
Arsenic
0.91
0.61 mg[Kg-dry
812312001 9-00= AM
9/6/200l 5:30,21 AM
TOTAL MERCURY
SW7471A
Mercury
0.39
0.11 mg/Kg-dry
8123/2001 10:35:00 AM 8124/2001 9:00OO A
METALS IN SOLIDS BY ICP __SW6010B
-
Analyst. RTW
Aluminum
6.0 mg/Kg-dry
8/23/20019:00:00 AM
9110/20019:47:00 A
Calcium
5,700
12 mg/Kg-dry
612312001 9:00:OOAM
9/1012001 9:47:00A
Magnesium
1,200
12 mgtKg-dry
8123/2001 9-00,00 AM
9/10/2001 9,47'.00 A
Potassium
1,100
60 mg/Kg-dry
8123/20019:00:00 AM
9110/2001 9:47:00 A
Sodium
610
12 mg/Kg-dry
8123/2001 9:00,00AM
9/1012001 9A7.00A
METALS -IN SOLIDS BY JCP-MS
SW6020
Cadmium
0.67
0,024 mg/Kg-dry—
8/2312001 9:00:00 AM
9/612001 1:41;00 PM
Copper
130
1,2 mg]Kg-dry
8/2312001 9:00:00 AM
9/612001 1 :41'00 PM
--Lead
13
0.12 mg,/Kg-dry-
8/23/20019'00=AM
9/6/2001 1-4_1�'QOPM
1 lorybdenum7.6
0.30 rng/Kg-dry
8123/20019:00,00 AM
91612001 1:4 1:00 PM
—Nickel
7.3
1,2 rnqfKg-dry
8123/2001 9.00m AM
916/2001 1!4 1:00 PM
sefenium
1,3
0,18 mg/Kg-dry
812312001 9:00m AM
9/6/2001 1:41:00 PM
Zinc
250
3.0 mg/Kg-dry
9123120019:00:00 AM
91612001 1 Al 00 PM
PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN __—CALCULATION
Plant Available Nitrogen
0,94
0 %
9114/2001 12:00:00 PM
9/14/2001 12:00:00
Certifications: Sintalabs - Burlington
F-PA Chemistry Lab IDNCO0137, Sioassay Lab lf): NC2721500
NC Chemistry: #85, Womonitoring: #002, Drinking Water:437743, #37738, Radiation Liccnse: #001-904-OG
SC Laboratory ID: #99042
VA SWCS ID,, #00006 1, Drinking Water- 40001
1302 Belmont Street, Burlington, NC 27215-6935 TEI-.386.570,4661 FAX336,570-4698
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Simalabs International I NTE R NATIONAL Date. -Sep- l
CLIENT: U.S. Filter Client Sample III: Compost
Lab Order: B01080481 Ta Ntrttnber
Project: CollectionBegin:
Lab Ili: 01080480-02 Collection Etnd/,Date< /20/2001 10:15:0
0 AIM
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses Result Limit Units Date Prepared Date analyzed
AMMONIA NITROGEN W SOLID E350,1 Analyst: DAR
Nitrogen, Ammonia ( ) � 2,598 Gr.50 mg/Kg-dry 8/29/2001 9:56:OO AM 8128 2261 :5 00 A
NITRATEINITRITE, NITROGEN IN SOLIDS BY TRA E3 3,1 Analyst: DAR
Nitrogen, Nitrate/Nitrite (As h1) 39 8.18 mg/Kg-dry 812612t101 1 45.,00 PM 8/2812081 1;45.00 P
PlwlOPRU
Phosphorus, S, TOTAL Y TRAA 36 . Analyst: DAR
Total (,As P) 2,700 0,58 rrrg/ g-4ry $123/20 1 8::1 &'00 AM 81 012001 2.: g:00 P
Lily PH MEASURED IN WATER SW90458 Ars�tlyst: A1311
Solid pH 6.3 B pal Units 8/2412001 11:25:00 AM 812 /2001 11:25:00
TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN E351{ Analyst: AR
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total' - 9,400 6.30 mg/Kg-dry 812 r"2001 8:15:00 A Ml/260111.100.111
TOTAL SOLIDS IA % E16 ,3 Analyst „JT
Residue, Total79 B % 8123/2001 4:06: PM 812412001 8 46:60 A
Cerra rcationst Simalabs w Burlington
"A Chernistry Lab ICn: NCOO137, Bioassay Lab ilk: NC2721500
NC. Chemistry: a#85, Biornorntoring8 t#002, Drinking Water: 377 3, #3773 , Radiation Linenw 9001-904-0
5C Laboratory ID: #99042
VA SWC9 It3: i#t76t&86d, Drinking Water: #000is 2
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Send To -
U.S. FILTER
ATTN: PAUL SPENCER
3200 20TH AVE SE
NEWTON, NC 28658
Purchase Order: must have
Client
Report Date - 08/30/2001
REPORT OF ANALYSIS Date received: 08/21/2oo I
Salmonella
Lab No Sample Id
67577 COMPOST 8/20/01 1 O=AM NEGATIVE
Comments:
67577 BAM Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 81h Ed. Revision A, 1998
W Scott McKee, General Manager

Bi - MONTHLY CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS
fuel
Undersigned,
Wain .Ca�rroi
Project Manager
Vector A-ttraction Reduction - Ot)tion 5
44 CFR Nrt 5
Undersigned.
Wayne. rroll
USFOS Project Manager
Regional Compost Facility
3200 20th Ave, SE
Newton NC 28658
(828) 465 - 1401
to Signed:

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R NA TIONAL
Date: 07-,,Vov-ol
CLIENT: U.S. Filter
Client Sample To: Compost -sludge
Lab Order: B01100487
Tag Number:
Project:
Collection
Begin:
Lab ID: BO 1100487-01
Collection En ate: 10/18/2001 10:55:00,A14i
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses
Result
Limit Units
Date Prepared Date Analyzed
ARSENIC IN SOLIDS BY GF
SW7060A
Arsenic
--- Analyst: RTW
< 0,79
0.79 rnq/Kg-dry
10/25/20019- 00: 00 AM 11 /2/2001 3:16:16 A
TOTAL MERCURY
SW7471A
Mercury
0A7
0.16 mg/Kg-dry
1012512001 10:30:00 A 10/3112001 9;00:00
METALS IN SOLIDS BY ICP
SW6010B
Aluminum
Art lyst: RTW
4,900
7.5 mg/Kg-dry
10/25/2001 9:00:00AM 11/2/2001 12;05:00
Calcium
3,600
15 mg/Kg-dry
5/2001 :00 AM 11/212001 1205:00
10129=mmm
Magnesium
1,200
15 mg/,Kg-dry
1012592001 9:00:00 AM 11/212001 12:05:00
Potassium
990
75 mglKg-dry
10125/2001 9:00:00 AM 111212001 12:05=
Sodium
620
15 mg/Kg-dry
10/25/2001 9-00-00 AM 11/212001 12:05.-00
METALS IN SOLIDS BY JCP-MS
SW6020
2Analyst: f!TW
Cadmium
0.73
0,030 mg/Kg-dry
-
10/25/2001 9:00: 00 AM 11 /1 /2001 818-GO P
Copper
150
--1-5 mq/Kg-dry
---
10/2512001 9:00= AM 11/l/2001 8:18.00 P
Lead
13
0.15 mg/Kg-dry
1012512001 9:00Z AM 111112001 & 16.0o p
-,Molybdenum
7.6
0,38 mg]Kg-dry
10125/2001 9'00= AM 111112001 8 : 18:00 P
Nickel
6.0
1. mg[Kg-dry
10/25/200I 9t00:00 AM 1111/2001 8:,18:00 P
Selenium
2,9
023 mgfKg-dry
1012512001900-00 AM 11/1/2001 8: 18:00 P
Zinc
290
3.8 mg/Kg-dry
10/25/2001 9:00:00 AM 1111/2001 8'18:00 P
PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
CALCULATION
Analyst. ADM
Plant Available Nitrogen
1.2
0 % T. Nitrogen
11/7141001 111712001
Certifications: Simalabs - Burlington
EPA Chemistry Lab UNC00137, Bioassay Lab its: 13C-1721500
NC 01cmistry: #85, Biontonitoring: #003, Drinking Water: #37743, #37738, Radiation Liucn= #001-904,-oG
SC Laboratory ID: #99042
velvu� q& #00006 1, Drinking Water #000 18 Eden
302 Belmont Street I Bltvington, NC 272 15-69,35 370 W", Nleadow Road a Eden, i"�C 27288 1
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CLIENT: U.S. Filter
Client Sample III: Compost -Stud ge
Lab Order:- BO1100487
Tag Number:
Project
Collection Begin.
Lab ID.. 1301100487-02
Collection End/Date: /1 8P200 1 1O) :00 A
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses
Result Limit UnitsDate Prepared Date Analyzed
AMMONIA NITROGEN - SOLID
E35
.1 nalysl:; A
Nitrogen, Ammonia (As N)
3,000 0.50 mg1Kq-day 10131/2001 9:45:00 AM 10/ 11 001 0:45:00
NITRATEMITRITE, NITROGEN IN SOLIDS
BY TRA E353.1
Analyst-, DAB
Nitrogen, Nitrate/Nitrite (As N)
27 0.10 mglK -dry 10/2410Q1 1 :0 : �10 4I 01 1 -00=
PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL BY TRAACS
355. Analyst: DAR
Phosphorus, Total (As P)
3„000 0.50 m tKg~dr 10/301 001 8:20.00 Ark 111 r 001 10:00:00
SOLID PH MEASURED IN WATER
SW9 5B Analyst: SSA
Solid pH
_
5a0"' 0 pH prints 10/261 001 8:38:00 PM 10/2612001 5:44=
TOTAL I, IAA HL. NITROGEN
, 1. A€t lysts 4R
Nitrogen,
g Kjeldahl, Total
12,000 0.10 rngYKg-dry 10/301 001 8:20:00 AM 10131/2001 2 4a:00
TOTAL SOLIDS (AS %)
E 160. Analyst: T
Percent Total Solids
60 0 a 1 /2312001 8A :00
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Report Bate : 10/ 1/ 001
REPORTF ANALYSIS Date received: 10/1 9/2ool
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Lab No Sample Ed
68655 COMPOST NEGATIVE
Comments:
68655 : AM : Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8tt1 Ed. Revision A„ 1888
M. Scott McKee, General Manager

Bi - MONTHLY CERTEVICATION STATEIVIFENTS
I EAHIERATLC RE - 40 CFR Part 503.32 Minimum - 55 deg. for Cmpost Facility - g- for 3 consecutive days.
Report poage 8)- _jI.6 deg. for 4.65 consecutive days, (Please See Operation Summary
PATHOGEN KILL - 40 Cam: Part 503,32(a)(7) - Salmonella - Limit 4 (NWN/4g) Dry Weight Basis,
Regional Compost Facility Salmonella Results - N/D (MPN/4g) Dry Weight Basis, Feca I Coliform
(Please See Report of Analysis for lab data), —
CE RTIFICATION STATEMENT - 11 oistiN under penalty of law, that the Class A pathogen requireirients in 40 CFR Part
503.32(a)(7) have been met Dris determination has been made under my dirwien and supervision in accordance with the system designed
to a'sure that qualified perszamel properly gather and evaluate the irdbrmation used to deuxinine, that the pathogen reduction requirements have been met, I am aware that there are significant penalties for faLse certification including fine and imensonment",
Undersigned,
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Project Manager
YectOr t
AAt4traction Reducion -
_R - — - — - - — - Option 5
TAL IE & TEMPEXAJURE - 40 CFR Part 50' )1.33(b)(5) Nfinimunt 14 days above 40 deg. C and the
average temperature at or above 45 deg. C.
Regional Compost 'Facility deg. C for approximately 4; (P eas ration
Summary Report, page 8) C� _12.5, days . I e see 0
CIERTIF IC-kTI0N,' STATENIFENt' - 11 ccrufv under penalty Of law, th3t the Class A Vector Attraction requirements in 40 CFR Part
503.33(b)(5) have been met This determination has been made under my direction and sup ervisionin accordance with the systern designed
to assure that qualified Persormel Properly gather and evaluate the inforination used to detcrrame that the vactor attraction reduction
requiremerrshave beea met. [ am aware timthere are siVificant penalties
for false certification including fine and imprisonment -
Undersigned.
W�v$ie Carroll
, that a eme laState
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Regional Compost Facility
3 200 20th Ave., SE
Ne-wton NC 28658
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Lab Order: BO 1120178
Tag Number:
Project:
Collection Begirt.
Lab ID: BO11 017 -01
Collection End/Date: 12I6f 001 10: 0:00 Ail
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Matrix: SLUDGE
Analysts
Result Limit Units
Tate Prepared bade Analyzed
ARSENIC IN SOLIDS BY GF
SW7060A
Analyst. N TW
Arsenic
0.66
0.76
mg/Kg-dry
12/10/2001 7:50:00 AM 12116/2001 1:333.59
TOTAL MERCURY
S 471A
Analyst: JT
Menu
Or 54
0,1
mg/Kg-dry
12110/2001 2:00:00 PM 12/11,12001 030:00
METALS IN SOLIDS BY I p
SW6 CIS
Analyst: -
Aluminum
4,200
150
mg/Kg-dry
12/10/2001 7,50:00 ABM 1211212001 1 :25.00
Calcium
3,600
15
rngl g dry
12/1012001 7*50:00 AM 12112)2001 12:25:00
Magnesium
1,100 0
15
rraglldg-dry
12/1012001 7:50:00AM 1211212001 12:25:00
Potassium
< 75
75
—
mg/Kg-dry
12a°1012001 7:50:00 AM 12/12/2001 12:25:00
Stadiums
710
15
mg[Kg-dry
12/1012001 7:50:00 AM 12.112/2001 12:2 :0
'GALS IN SOLIDS BY ICE' -CIS
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Cadmium
0.52
0.030
mg/Kg-dry
12I012001 7:50:00 AM 12111 2001 3:57:00
Copper
120
1.5
rnlM dry
121012001 7.50:00 Ai41 12I112001 3a57:00
Lead
10
0,15
mg/Kg-dry
12110/2001 ,50:00AM 12f1112001 3:57.00
14rMoiytr enure
7.3
0.37
mg/Kg-dry
12/10/2001 7,50- 0 AM I Z11112001 3:57:00
Nickel
5,2
1.5
mg[Kg-dry
IZ(1012001 7: 0:OO AM 12111/2001 3:57.00�
Selenium
1.9
0.22
rnglKg-dry
12I0120017:50:00 AM 12111120013:57:00
Zinc
230
3,7
mg/Kg-dry
IV1012001 7 50:00 AM 12111/2001 3k57=
PLANT Ail' ILABLE NIT
ALCU "PION
Analyst: A DM
Plant Available Nitrogen
0.73
0
%
1212812001 9:45:00 AM 1212EV2001 9A5:00 y
Certifleations: Simalabs- Burlington
PA Chemistry Lab ID: NC00137, 6iar#ssay, Laid, ID: IN 2 721 00
NC Chemistry: #95 Biomonitoringµ #nil Drink— ar 437743
3 r. 37 i3oa r au9auDn L!CC $C: �001.904-OG
SC Laboratory ITS: #9904
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1302 11chontStreet, Burlington, NC 77215_6935 TCL.336,570.466l FAX 33ti 5704693

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CLIENT: � l.S: Filter Client Sample : COMPOST
Lab Order: 130112017 Tag Number.
Project Collection Begin:
Lab 130 112017-0 CollectionEnd/Date: 12/ J OOI 10:40:00 A
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses Result Limit Units Date Prepared Date Analyzed ._
AMMONIA NITROGEN - SOLID E3 0.1 Analyst. DAR
Nitrogen, Ammonia (As N) 3,100 0.50 mglKg-dry 12/1412001 9:51:00-AM 1211 /2001 9,51:00
NITRATFJNITRITE, NITROGEN IN SOLIDS BY TRA E3 3.1 Analyst: DAR
Nitrogen, Nitrate/Nitrite (As N) 30 0.10 mg/Kg-dry 1211812001 3:35:00 Ply 12118/2001 3:35=
Pt SRH RLI , TOTAL BY TRAACS E3 Ee4 Analyst: DAR
Phosphorus, Total (As, ) 1,400 0.50 mg/Kg-dry 12f12F2001 8:50:00 Alit 1212V2001 10:52:00
SOLID FAH MEASURED IN WATER SW9045B Analyst: SEE
Solid pH 7.8 g pH Units 1211112001 9:39:00 AM 12/11/2001 10:02:00
TOTAL KJELLIAHL NITROGEN E351.2 Analyst'.. AR
Nitrogen, Kleidahl, Total 7,300 0,10 mg/Kg-dry 1211212001 .50:00AM 12/17/2001 12:05:00
,TOTAL SOLIDS (AS %) El 50.3 Analyst: JT
Percent Total Solids 63 0 % 12112)2001
Certifications- Sirnalabs - Burlin t®tr- m
EPA Chemistry Lab 11): NCOO137„ Bioassay Lab ID: NC2721 00
NC Chemistry; #85, tliornorotorin : 002 Drinking Watcr, #37743, 437738, Radiation Liccnw #001-904-0G
SC Laboratory ID #99042
A SWCB Ili: #000061, Drinking Water, #00018
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Report Number
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Account Number'
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Comments:
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Collection End/Date: 10/22/2001 11,30:00 Ail
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses
Result Latrttt ilntt8
Date Prepared :Date Analyzed
SEMIVOLATILES, TELP LEACHED
W131118 70
Analyst: AD
1,4-0ichlorobenzene
<0.050
0,050 mglL
10126/200110:15:00A 10/26120018;36,00
.4,5-Trichloroph nol
< 0.050
0,050 rng/L
10126/2001 10*115:00 A 1012612001 8:3&00
2,4, -Tri hlorophotaot
< 0.050
0.060 mg1t.
10/2612001 10:15:00 A 10I2612001 8: 6:00
2,44L31nitrotoluerle
< 0.050
0.050 g/C ,
10126/2001 10:15:00 A 1012612001 8 36:00
2-Methyiphenol
<0,050
0,050 mg/L:
10126/200110:15:OOA 10/26/20018:36.00
3/4-ibmlethylphonol
e 0.0 0
0,050 mg/L
1012612001 10:15= A 10/26/2001 8:36:00
Hexachlorobenzen
0.00
0.050 rrs 11,
g
10/2612001 10:15:00 A 1012612001 8:36:00
Hex ohlorobut da"ene
< 0.050
0.050 rngtL
1 Ot2612001 10:15:00 A 10126/2001 8:36:00
Hexachloroethane
< 0,050
0.450 rngIL
10/26122001 10:15:00 10/2512001 8:36:00
Nitrobenzene
c 0,050
0.050 mg/L
10126/2001 10A&00 1af2612001 8:3 :00
Pent ehldropheno
< 0.25
0.25 rvtgTL
10/2612001 10:15:00 A 10/26/2001 8:36,00
Pyridine
< 0.050
0.050 m tL.
1012612001 10:15.00 A 10126/2001 : 6:00
Total Cresols
< 0,050
0.050 mg1L
10/2612001 10:15:00 A 1 =61001 8:3 :00
Surr2,4,6-Tribromophenol
100
0 %REC
10/2612001 10:15:00A 10/ 612001 8:36:00
Surr: 2-Fhaorobi henyt
66
0 %REC
10126/2001 10:1 :00 A 10/26/2001 8:36:00
Surr 2 luorophenol
63
0 %REC
10/2612001 10:15=A 10t26/2001 8:36:00
Surr: N trobenzen 5
65
0 %REC
10/26/2001 10:15:00 A 10/2612001 8:35:00
Sur: Phenol-d5
61
0 %REC
1012 /2001 10:15:OO A 10/26/2001 &36:00
Surr: Terphen l-0 4
100
0 "DREG
10126/2001 10,15.00.E 10/2612OOl :36.00
HERBICIDES, T LP LEACHED
SW131118150
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Analyst: A DM
2,4.5-TP (ailvex)
< 0.0020
0.0020 mg1L
10/26/2001 4: 5:00 PM 1112/2001 1.20: 0
2, -C
< 0,0020
0;0020 mg/L
10/26/2001 4:15.00 PM 11/2/2001 1:20:00 A
Surr. GCAA
31
0 %REC
10/26/2001 4:15:00 Pit 11/ '2001 1.20:00 A
MERCURY, TCLP LEACHED
SW7470
Analyst: A DM
Mercury
c 0.0010
0.0010 mg/L
10/2912001 8:30:00 A'f 1012912001 8:30:00
ICP;METALS, TCLR LEACHED
1 3,111601 OB
Aa alyst: ADM
Arsenic
< 0,20
0.20 rngit.
1012612001 :52:00 PM 1012612001 11:40:00
Barium
< 0.50
0.50 mg/L
1012612001 2:52.00 PSI 1012612001 11:40:00
Cadmium
� 0.010
0.010 mg1L
1012612001 2,52:00 PM 10/2612001 11:40,00
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EPA Chemistry Lab ID: NCOO 13 7,13ioassay Lab ID- NC2721500
NC Chemistry: #85,,-8iortionitorin : #t 02„ Drinking Water.. #37743, #3773 „ Radiation License: #001-904.OG
SC Laboratory ID: #99042
u r1 : #000�t{� D inkin Wafer 4/00018 Eden
1302 Bernont Screen* �ueuat;ton, (�(_.'272t5- 93:) 3-70 W" Meadow Road - Edon k'14C 27288 1
Phone [phone] � FAX (336) y71-�4698
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Client Sample ID: Compost
Lab Order: B01100569
Tag Number
Project
Collection Begirt.
Lab ID, BO 1100 6 -01
Collection End/Date: ,10/2212OOl 11:30:00 AM
Matrix: SLUDGE
Analyses
Result
Limit Units
Date Prepared late Analyzed
Chromium
< 0,050
O.050 m
10)2612001 2:52:00 PM 10/2612001 11:40:00
Lead
< 0.050
0.050 mg1L
M2612001 2:52:00 PM 1012612001 11:40.00
Selenium
< 0.20
0,20 mg/L
10/26/2001 2:52:00 PM 10/2612001 11:40:00
Siiwer
< 0.010
0.010 rng/L
10126/2001 2:5 :00 PM 1012612001 11:40:00
PESTICMES, T LP LEACHED
W1 11 0 0A
Analyst, A DM
hlordarae
< 0.025
0.025 mg/L
10/26/2001 3:00:00 PM 1111/2001 4:50:00 P
Endrin
< 0,0050
0.0050 mg/L.
1012612001 3:00MO0 PM 1111/2001 4:50:00 P
gamma-611
0.0050
0.0050 mglL,
10/26/2001 :00:00 PM 1111/2001 4;50:00 P'
Heptachlor
< 0.0050
OM50 rng/L
10/2612001 3:00:00 PM 11i112001 4:50:00 P
heptachlor epoxide
< 0. 0 0
0.0050 mg/L
10/2612001 3:00:00 PM 11/112001 4:50:00 P
Methoxy hlor
c 0.25
0.25 traglL
1012612001 3:00:00 PM 11/11 001 4: :00 P
Toxaphene
< 0.25
0.25 mg/L
10/2612001 IMOO PM 11i`112001 4:50,00 P
Surr: Decachlorobiphenyl
70
0%REC
10/ 6/2001 3:00:00 PM 11/112001 4;50,00 P
Surr: Tetrachloro-m-x t n
120
0 %REC
1012612001 3:00:00 PM 1111/2001 4:50:00 P
YOLATILES, TCLP LEACHED
W1311/ 2 0B
Anal" t: A MRA
1 i1-DichlProethene
< 0.050
0.050 mg/L
10/2512001 4:45:00 PM 10/3112001 4:34:00
1 2aLllchlo oethan
< 0.050
0,050 mg/L
10/25/2001 .45:00 PM 10/3112001 4:34;00
1»4- lchloroben et e
<0.05t7
0.050 mg]L
10/25/2001 :45:00 PM 10131/2001 4:34:00
2-Suta one
0.60
0.10 mg/L
10/2512001 4.45:00 PM 1013112001 4:34:00
Benzene
< 0.050
0.050 mg/L
1012512001 4:45:00 PM 10/3112001 4:34:00
Carbon tetrachloride
< 0,050
0.0 O mg1L
1012512001 4.45.00 PM 1013112001 4:34n00
hlorobenzene
< 0.050
0,050 mg/L
10/25/2001 4:45:00 PM 10/3112001 4:34:0t3
Chloroform
< 0.050
0.050 mg/L
1012512001 4 45:00 PM 10131/2001 4:34:00
Tetrachioroethene
< 0,050
0.050 mg/L
10125/2001 4:45:00 PM 1013112001 4:34:00
Tr ehloroethene
< 0.050
0.050 rng1L
10/2512001 4 45:00 PM 10/31/2001 4.34:00
Vinyl chloride
< 0.050
0.050 mg/L
1012 /2001 4;45:00 PM 1013112001 434:00
Surr: 1,2-Dichloroethan 4
99
0 '%REC
10/25/2001 445.00PM 10131/20014:34:00
Surr. 4TBto atlu roberczen
100
0 %REC
10125i2001 4:45:00 PM 10/3112001 4:34:00
Surr: Mromor3uoromelhane
100
0 %RE
10/2512001 4;45:00 PM 1013112001 4;34:00
urr: Toluene-d3
110
0 %REC
10/25/2001 4A5:00 PM 1013112001 4.34:00
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VAIPU I : #0Q 6i Drinking Water, 400018
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Phone (33'6) 570 4661 # FAX (336) 570,
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HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA
OPERATIONS SUMMARY REPORT

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5.7
�
244
1,586„000
3.91
258,29
5,8
h��r-i)t
118
87ital�
.22
3 47
10U3
111.11
5,5:
5.6
115
103
747,500 4,27 133.10
669,500
5.8
231
1,501,500
3.74
234,03
5.7
Apt 01 a
139
903,500
2.99
11'1,21
5.8
i
87
4.09- 114.19
565,500 4,32 101,87
.1
5,6
f
221
226
1,436,500
3.76
225,30
5.8
tray-01 gss
132
858,000
2.93
104.83
5,8-
&
105
682,500 4.25 120,9
5;7
i
�
237
1,469,000
1,540,500
3.48
3,51
213,08
22519
5,7
5.7
Jun-01 f
Jui t 1
128
133
832 000
864,500
2.88
2.95
99.92
106.71
5.3
92
8,000 4,31 107A8
5.8
i
220
1,430,Oti0
3.48
207.40
5.6
Aug-91
155
1,007,500
2,66
111,75
6.0
6,2
a
89
89
578,500 4A5 107.35
678,500 4,26
5.8
222
1,443=0
3.56
214,06
5.9
Sap-01 !
125
812,500
2,94
9961
63
69
102.77"
448„500 4,36 8154
5,6
5.6Oct-0
s
I
244
194
1,586.000
1,261„000
3.24
345
214,52
5.9
1
138
,
,
2
481,000
481,0 0 4.85 97.28
5 3
212
1,378,t 00
3.65
181,15
209,87
6.2
5.9
Nov-01
D
118
108
767,000
2,57
82,20
6,3
59
383,600 4,78 76A4
5.3
177
1,150,500
3.31
158.64
5.8
-01
"
702,000
2,54
74:35
6.3
s
t
54
351,000 4,28 62,65
5.6
162
1,053,000
312
137.00
5.9
TOTAL
1,541
10,016,500
1,229.55
G
1,049
6,818,500 1,249.57
�
;
2,590
16,835„000
2,479.2
AVG, e
128A
834,708
2,95
102A6
6,0
87A
568,208 4A1104A3 _
5,7
216
1,402,917
3.52
190.70
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IOSOLIOS RECEIVING
CATAWBA COUNTY _ SEPTACE
CATAWBA COUNTY . CLAREM NT
CATAW A COUNTY • MAIDEN
DATE
TRI1CK
C7LtJI E
S LIiSS
h1A a
pH
TRUC4C
VC14 1 CE
StOt iO4 hCASS
pit
TRUCKS
VO i�ME
SOLIDS
SS
_pH
No
a0 s
%TS
T
s,u,
01102
%TS _CT
s.0
N0,
aii n
°ITS
T
s,u,
Jan-01
Fab-01
0
0
0
0
0,00
I
14
91,000 Z39 9.07
6,8
19
38,000
3,24
5.13
6.7
1
Mar-01 i
0
0
0.00
0.00
4
26,000 1 .91 Z07
6.3
E
43
86,000
2,43
8,71
6.4
Apr-01
0
0
0,00
2
13,000 0,85 0A8"
6.5
14
28,000
4.45
� 19
6.5,
May-01
0
0
6
39,000 109 140
6,5
35
70,000
3.50
10.22
8,5
Jun-01
0
0
0,00
4
26,000 1,94 2,10
6,6
e
23
46,000
3,,92
7.52
6.9
Jul�-0011
0,00
i8
52,000 1,55 3.36
6,3
32
64,000
4.86
12.97
6A
Au500
0
0
0,00
31 64
4,54
6.1
7.1
Sap-01 s
0
0
0,00
6
39,000 2,96 4,8
6,
8
16,000
4.54
3,03
7.O
Oct-01
0
0
0,00
4
26,000 2.09 2.26
6.0
5
10,000
5,02
2.09
7,0
Nca -01
0
0
4
26,000 259 2.81
6.S
21
42„000
4,82
8,44
6,9
Dec-0 1 k
0
0
0,00
2
13,000 3,44 1.86
&0
15
30,000
4.57
6,72
6,8
i
0.00
&
5
32,500 2.25 3,05
6.5
6
12,000
4A9
2A
6.6
T04TAL i
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0
0.0
0
0,00
e
68
442,000 40.9
1
X
237
474,000
T7.2
0
0.00
°
6
36,833 2.20 3.41
6.4
I
20
39,500
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CATAWBA
COUNTY - CATAWBA FUTURE---vuTlURE-
-MA'§'-S-
CATAWBA C QQ NTY - TOTAL
7:
EOAT-§6UDS
TR 6KS
VOLUME SOLLIDS7
j
V 0 L U IMA aE
6 D-S MASS
r TRUCKS
'LUM
lsd�'[rl D
S �=Sp
III
No.
allows %TS
S
-DT
S�u� No, -J-JePons
S6L
TS
QkTS DT
$'UL No,
ga=llons?%%�TS
I S
=SM JA
OT
)T
Jan-01
33
12%000
2.54
14.20
6,60
Feb-01
it
47
112,000
2.31
10,79
6,40
Mar-01
16
41,000
3.32
5.67
6,50
Apr-01
41
109,000
100
13.B2
6190
may-01
27
72,000
3,21
9,62
5.30
Jun-01
40
116,000
138
16,33
6.30
Jul-01
1 25
90,500
3,12
11.71)
7,00
Aug-01
F
a 14
55,000
142
7.84
6,90
Sep-01
9
36,000
2,90
4.35
6,90
Oct-0 1
I
25
68,000
3.97
11.25
6,90
Nov-01
17
43,000
413
7.58
6.70
Dec-01
11
44,600
237
5.15
6.50
TOTAL
305
916,000
118A9
AVG
25
76,333
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--dATE -T
NEWTON
-
CONOVER
TOTAL
C
TRUCKS
�N,�gaLllUons
VOLUM�E
VO M
SOLIDS
M AS S
pH
7!CKS
I?LIDS
�
MASS
pH
%T§
su,
NO:
.T
CT
&M
Jan-01
0
0
0.00
i 20
120,000
4,04
20,22
6A
i
297
1,835,000
3.83
2923
5,8
Feb-01
0
0
000
18
108,000
4,37
%68
6,1
296
1,721,500
168
264,5
5,7
M4r-01
0
0
0.00
20
120,000
4.08
20A2
6.1
ti
257
1,597,500
3.77
251.4
&9
Apr-01
0
0
0,00
19
114,000
4AS
1913
&9
286
1,692,000
3.49
246A
5.7
may-01 I
0
0
0,00
26
156,000
3,21
20.88
&0
290
1,768,500
148
256,3
5.8
Jun-01
15
97,500
5.59
22,73
6,6
20
120,000
3.28
16,41
6.0
295
1,763,500
3.57
262.9
518
Jul-01
0
0
0.00
i 13
78,000
322
10A7
6.4
260
1,611,500
3.52
236.3
&9
Aug-01 E
0
0
0.00
j 21
126,000
3,40
17,86
6.5
3
279
1,767,000
126
240,2
6,0
6ep-01
0
0
0.00
j 15
90,000
3,00
1116
6.4
218.1,387,000
3.40
196,8
6.2
Oct-01
0
0
0.00
19
114,000
107
14,59
6.2
p
256
1,560,000
3,62
235.7
5.9
Nov-01
0
0
0,00
r 28
168,000
2,93
20.53
61
222
1,361,500
120
1867
5.B
Dec-01
0
0
0.00
29
174,000
2.50
18,14
&3
202
1,271,500
3,02
1603
6.0
T
248
1,488,000
210,19
3158
19,336 5"0
2,'30,23
AVG
1
8,125
5,59
tag
6.6
21
124,000
3,44
17,52
6.2
26
375
350�35'�5
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AMENDMENT HANDLING
DATE
WOOD AMENDMENTS
SOUI�DSD�ENWY
DRYINd-AGENT-
�::� �:�: i
F -MASS
i�:
AMENDMENT -RECIPE
---�-DE
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N
T
W�
�
TS
%TS
lblft3
Jbjft3
�VOETM-E--f-RRIU:i
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S'Ty
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"O�U
VOC-UMEDISCHAR
�3d
lid
MASS
SOL�TSDS
NSIT�
WT %Ts
I fftt
3
hours
D T
%TS
IbIft3
Jbjft3
=VOLUME
yd3
Jan-01
Feb-01
32
35
66&00
740.00
61,6
59.9
17.6
2J99
3
21 94,1
14�3
109
123,0
363
64,0
1&4
2727
Mar-01
1 32
651.00
61A
1U
19�8
2,855
2,435
2
1
2
14 93.1
16�9
62
1210
338
60.1
16S
2512
Apr-01
T
28
594.00
616
19,7
2,234
i
1
14 93,0
7
16.3
64
UtO
326
61A
16,5
2445
May-0 1
1 30
621,00
64.6
19.2
2,396
2
94�9
14 919
16.3
18.8
32
124.0
245
65.3
17.2
1617
Jun-01
9 31
653,20
612
18.5
2,615
3
21 94,5
14A
55
107
119,0
114.0
308
368
65.3
16A
2144
Jul-01
le
376,00
62,7
181
1,539
7
72 93,3
12A
441
111.0
281
62,9
613
1615
16A
2674
2014
Aug-01
Sep-01
21
28
446.00
618,00
55.5
18.8
1,757
i 5
58 913
10-0
430
134.0
325
60,6
1618
2384
Oct-01
8 26
50,00
54,9
58.4
101
16A
2,397
2,466
0
7
77
10TO
254
56,2
19.4
1753
Nov-01
21
471,00
60,5
19,5
1,769
1
93.3
10 94,5
10.2
559
126,0
320
62.4
17,5
2194
Dec-01
31
651,00
59.6
19,2
2,512
0
12,5
59
112.0
247
64.5
17.5
1647
110.0
217
SU
17.7
1547
--T-OTAL
6 333
703220
27,794
33
308
-1,9-17
3,592
25, 658
AVG.
28
586.02
%5
18,8
2316
-
3
31 93,8
14,2
192
1181
299
62,1
17 0
13
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BLENDED SIOSOLIDS
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DEWATERED SOLIDS
HATE
Flt�
U
3
AMENDMNT
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RATE CAPTURE
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INS
DT
L-WT
d3
h
5
110T
OT
$01DT 1
%TS
%TS
%TS m IL
L
%
Jan-01
i 1,791,300
3.8
286,8
7,470
818
123.6
37,500
2,033
7A
9.62
25.9
2TO
27.0
99,5
Feb-01
'1759 500
3.5
25&8
7,337
754
116,3
53,288
2,884
11.2
IC60
2&5
28A
28,5
99.5
Mar-01
1:562:000
17
241,0
5,514
734 «
119.8
51,100
1,581
6A
8.40 i
28,7
28,2
28,5
90.5
Apr-01
1,640,000
3,6
246.2
6,839
485 «
1221
53,400
1,648
6.8
8,84 a
30.6
30.1
30.4
99,5
May-01
1 1,707,500
3.4
242,1
7,120
643
1%0
47,800
1,475
61
7,92 i
31.2
29.8
30.5
99.5
Jun-01
1,835,200
18
290,8
7;653
802 i
i
108'8
54,900
1,694
5,9
7.70
30,3
293
300
99.5
JuI-01
Aug-0
1,523,000
3,5
222.3
6,351
604
lill
51,300
1,583
72
SAO
293
29.8
29,8
99,5
1
91,731,000
3.5
252.6
7,218
715 R126.8
56,800
1,753
7,2
910 a30A
29,8
30,1
99.5
Sep-01
i 1,353,700
15
197,6
5,645
626
106.7
50,000
1,543
8.1i
9,90 w
30.4
30.4
30A
99.5
Oct-01
1,539,000
18
243.9
6,416
658
122,8
62,200
1919,
10-53
31.8
30,6
311
99.5
Nov-01
1,324,400
3,5
1913
5,523
494
10616
52,900
1,632
8'8
11.44
32A
30,3
31,2
90.5
Dec-01
1,291,000
3,1
166,9
5,383
464
110.4
42,100
1 e299
al
10.53
30,2
30A
30'.3
WS
TOTAL
A 19,057,600
2,840
AVM
« 1,588,133
3.6
236.7
6,623
641 «
-
115
51107
1,754
7,6-
9,85
30,1
29,5
29.8
=99,5

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INN -VESSEL RN SOLI S COMPOSTING
TUNNEL REACTOR NANO. 1
DATE PUSHES RTIRFLJaV TEMSR 1 T6h1R TEAR TEAR 4 TEh9R 5 7ER TEIR 7 TEAR AVM F"FRRAR C31CIaRt9 SLIIiS I~No. r1� �fm d , C de . �i d . C � . C 5 d . C . rI < C A d3 faTS
8
Jan-01 i 60.0 21,2 4,429 i 52.2 59.0 66.2 57.8 54.5 56.3 50,6 566 63,6 57,5 630 53A
Feb-01 62.0 2 A 4,605 i 56.3 63A 610 %9 50.3 51,3 48.6 56.2 ; 64 3 57A 651 523
mar-01 53.0 28J 4J86 61.7 62.O 523 580 54.0 49.0 55.5 56.9 60:8 57.1 557'
Apr-01 i 54.0 29.8 4,600 w 66.8o- 65A 60.7 60,6 52.9 48,6 55.5 S7:
56.6 y 65.3, 59.1 567 570
may-01: i 5o.0 27,1 4,665; a X6 65.0 61,3 56,3 49.8- 47,1 50.7 57.3 66.0 58A 525. 62.9
Jun-01 i 55,0 21.9 4,853" 69.9 66,9 62.7 % 52.9 45.7 53A8.6 r 66.5 59:5 578 61.4
JUI-01 e 48,0 31.6 4,575 66.3 65.0 57. 0.3 50..8 46,8 53,7 573 663 57,9 504 60;9
,dug-01' 51.0 2N.NN 4<138 63.5 618 60,8 625 53.8 47A 53,9 57.9 6 64A 56.6" 536 59.1
Sep-01 d 49,0 33.8 4.832 %3 66,3 62.8 63A 58.1 52,0 50.0 60.3 66.1 61.9 515 531
Oct-0 1 56.0 28.3 4,600 65,8 65,0 60,6" 58,2 50A 50A 42,3 5611 0 64.1 58„3 588 52.7 Nov-01 47,0 36.1 4,63262.E 61.0 568 56.1 52A 49.A 43.6 54.5 62.E 56.3 494 54.5
Dec-01 48.0 30.4 4,689 i 61.8 59.9 58,2 53A 48<9 42A 37,951.8 s 60.8 54:1 504 53.7
E
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F' 6,6A7
4,617 63.9 63.5 60,3 56.7 5.A AN3.9 49.7 56.8 i 64.2 58;0 554 56.6
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IN- VESSEL BIGSOLIDS COMPOSTING
TUNNEL REACTOR NC. 3
DATE
PUS
No.
TEMP 1
TEMP =TEMP�MP T M4P 5 t�d�7
TEMP' AV
PFFTF
VAN
tiIS�HP
iS
ati
d
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4� .
d
tf3
SOLI
�7oT5
Jan-01
F5t -01
59
65
21LO
26 4
5,465
4t6
65.3 641 66.5 66.1 611
59.8
s_
610
66A
61.0
620
53.3
Mar-01
53
26.6
4,480
4,650
52,6
59,6
65.6 63.9 62.8 513 53.1
62,0
4Z6
56,3 T
63.7
56.3
683
53.
Apr-01
t
53
32 9
4,540 a
59.6
59.363.5 493 52.7
63.6 58, 3 60.1 51.7
47.8
56,3 i'
60.5
56.3
557
56.3"
maym01
53
261
4,590
62,1
44.0
62.7 %0 584 47.5 47,2
4 .9
46.3
54. 7 s
54.8
. " 691
63.3
62.E
557
56:8
Jrtn 01
b
56
2t9
4,440 e
651
70,2 60.0 59, 5t.3 49.6
44A
57.2 $
63.7
54.6
67.2
557
620
62,
61.8
IuI01
u -01
47
54
306
2919
4,630
4,405
629
6&0 56.3= 55,7 +44�8 ' 44,9
42.7
53.2
61.4
53.2
494
58.
S pw01
y
47
34,5
4,742 I
64,1
655
65.3 63.5 56.9 471 50,0
64A 63.4 61.6
46,9
56,2 r,
62.6
56.2
567
60.1
Oct=01
t
58
29 6
4,600
63:9
557 %2
65,1 64,8 59.3 54A 501
50A
43.7
69.2
57.4 ;'
61.0
64.
662
494
54:9
Nov-01
5
33 9
4,645
6 2„0
fs4.0" 57'.6 57.5 0.0 46.3
38.1
53.9
62,t1
57.4
51
609
525
53.4
3
C7 -01
47
31
4,672
59.7
61.5 60.9 56,5 49.9 45.0
39.3
53,5
61.0
53,5
494
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PRODUCT MARKETINGIVISTRIBUTION
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41
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283
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5.71
2,36
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2.61
548
557
0
0
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2.47
498
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8,98
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2,13
2,49
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0
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9.32
566
624
446 2.23
409 2,01
2.11
2.34
538
378
0
8.38
889
317
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2,36
2.50
484
0
9,58
639
536 s 2.18
2.36
398
0
0
8,63
9,01
701
710
506
515
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Jul-01
3,61
4,53
2.89
1,84
513
497
0
0
9.33
421
668 5.56
3.193
427
0
9,07
680
250
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6A5
125
515
0
9.38
9.65
626
604
536 2.01
415 6A4
5.55
2,05
419
419
0
9,07
646
250
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a
5,63
1,59
487
0
9,41
612
553 t &23
1,67
390
0
0
9,12
816
661
708
312
416
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9,31
8,93
103
2.22
519
402
0
9A3
634
828 8,48
1.67
403
0
9A2
614
497
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1
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8,67
1 78
329
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9.35
620
471
631 8,71
640 8AI
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1.69
312
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526
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1
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1,798
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$2,304
$6.63
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$2,936
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$3,368
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$2,04
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2,948
1,327
$3,424
$13,56
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$412
$1,39
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3,351
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$12.06
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$2,715
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FACILITY NAME Renional Commost Facili PERMIT # AQ000466 County Catawba
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February 27, 2003
Mr. Brian Wrenn
NC Dept. of EHNR/Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: Annual Monitoring and Reporting Requirements; Treatment & Land Application of
Residuals; permit #WQOOO 1669; Hickory, City — A Sludge
Dear Mr. Wrenn:
The City of Hickory currently owns and operates two (2) wastewater treatment facilities. The
Northeast NVWTF, NPDES Permit, #NCO02040 1, located at 310 Cloninger Mill Road, NE,
Hickory, NC 28601, is a six (6) MGD activated sludge facility discharging to the Catawba River.
The Henry Fork, NVWTF, NPDES Permit #NCO040797, located at 4014 River Road, Hickory, NC
28602 is a nine (9) MGD activated sludge, nutrient removal facility discharged to the South Henry
River, currently not operating as a nutrient removal facility.
We possess Land Application Permit #WQOOO 1669 strictly for the required backup method of
bio-solids disposal in case of an emergency at our Regional Compost Facility, Penn, it
#WQ0004563, The Regional Compost Facility was fully operational in calendar year 2002;
therefore, we did not land apply bier -solids from either wastewater treatment facility. In calendar
year 2002, residual biosolids generated from both facilities were transported via city owned and
operated tanker trucks to the Regional Compost Facility, (Permit #WQ0004563) located at 3200
20"' Avenue, SE, Newton, NC 28658. The Regional Compost Facility is currently contract
operated by US Filter, Inc., who has previously prepared and submitted the annual report for
calendar year 2002 detailing all bio-solids processed for beneficial use.
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1 certify der penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under nay
direction supervision. Based upon my inquiry of the qualified personnel who, mange the
previously mentioned facilities and who assisted in gathering the available information, the
information is to the best of my to led e and belief, true, accurate and complete. l am aware
that there are significant penalties for false certification including the possibility, of fine and
imprisonment.
Sincerely,
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Kevin B. Greet, PE/Public Services Manager
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