NC0044024_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
ROY COOPER
Cowncr
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sea -Nary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim alrrctor
September 14, 2018
Mr. Michael Ferris, City Manager
City of Albemarle
PO Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28002-0190
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
NPDES Permit NC0044024
Highway 52 WTP
Grade I Physical Chemical WPCS
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Ferris:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The fmal permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
1. Language has been updated in Section A. (1) and Section A. (3) to require electronic submission
of effluent data. Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring
reports (DMRs).
2. Regulatory citations have been added to the permit.
3. Outfall map has been updated.
4. Language has been updated on the Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet per the current water
treatment plant guidance.
5. Parameter codes and units of measure have been added in Section A. (1).
6. The "Weekly Average" column has been removed in Section A. (1) as it is no longer required.
7. The flow limit has been removed in Section A. (1) per the current water treatment plant strategy.
8. Monitoring increased to weekly for total suspended solids, pH, and total residual chlorine per the
current water treatment plant strategy.
D_EQ
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mad Service Center 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

Mr. Michael Ferris
NC0044024 Issued Permit
9. Monitoring for turbidity has been added in Section A. (1) per the current water treatment plant
strategy.
10. Monitoring for calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, and ammonia nitrogen have been
removed in Section A. (1) per the current water treatment plant strategy.
11. Limits have been added for Total Copper in Section A. (1) based on a reasonable potential to
exceed water quality standards.
12. Monitoring for Total Fluoride and Total Zinc have been reduced to quarterly in Section A. (1)
per the current water treatment plant strategy.
13. Quarterly Total Hardness monitoring has been added in Section A. (1) per current water
treatment plant guidance.
14. The language "Monitor & Report" has been added for toxicity testing in Section A. (1) per the
current water treatment plant strategy.
15. The flow, total residual chlorine, and toxicity testing footnotes have been updated in
Section A. (1).
16. Former footnote #4 concerning Total Zinc monitoring has been removed in Section A. (1) as
monitoring is required per the current water treatment plant strategy.
17. Former footnote #5 concerning ammonia nitrogen has been removed in Section A. (1) as
monitoring is no longer required.
18. Former footnote #6 stating monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing
was removed in Section A. (1) as this is no longer required.
19. Pointer footnote #7 concerning Total Fluoride monitoring has been removed in Section A. (1) as
Total Fluoride monitoring is required per the current water treatment plant strategy.
20. Whole effluent toxicity test has been changed from a chronic test to an acute test in Section
A. (1) and the associated language in Section A. (2) has been updated. This is based on the
current wastewater discharge schedule.
Please note that the practical quantitation limits (PQLs) for Total Copper is 2 pg/L, the PQL for Total
Zinc is 10 pag/L, and the PQL for Fluoride is 0.4 mg/L (per the Inorganic Chemistry Branch of the
Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section). Monitoring data should be reportable down to
these levels.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such
demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be required.

Mr. Michael Ferris
NC0044024 Issued Permit
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Brianna
Young of my staff at [phone].
cc: NPDES Files
Central files
Mooresville Regional Office
WSS/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
Linda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources

Permit NC0044024
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL !QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NA ANAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDESI
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control. Act, as amended,
The City of Albemarle
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Highway 52 Water Treatment Plant
2510 US Highway 52 N
Albemarle
Stanly County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Long Creek in the Yadkin. Pee -Dee River
Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2018.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire a
Signed this day September 14, 2018.
a Culpepper
irrt Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental. Management Co ion
on February 28, 2023.
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Permit NC0044024
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The City of Albea
is hereby authorized to;
Continue to operate conventional water treatment plant with an episodic discharge of
wastewaters from filter backwash. This water treatment plant currently has a design potable
flowrate of 12 MGD and a maximum monthly average wastewater discharge of 0.799 MGD.
This facility is located at the Highway 52 WTP located at 2510 US Highway 52 North,
Albemarle, in Stanly County. Wastewater treatment consists of:
• Aluminum Sulfate
• Caustic Soda.
• Polymers
• Phosphates
• Fluoride
• Sodium Biosulfite
• Chlorine
Discharge from the said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Little Long. Creek [Stream Segment: 13-17-31-1], a waterbody currently
classified as C waters in subbasin 03-07-13 [I-IUC: 0304010504] in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River
Basin.
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Permit NCOO
024
A. (1
PART I.
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[1 SA NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
Grade I Physical Chemical WPCS [15A NCAC 08G .0302]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and rnonitoredl by the Permittee as specified below.
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Codes
Flow fltG
pH
Total Residual Chlonre3 50060
Turbidity (NTU
Total Co,• .er
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50050
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000701 2fbnth
01042 7.88
Total Fluoride (pg11] 00951
Total Inc (pg/L) 01092
Total Aluminum (pglL) 01105
Total Phosphorus (TP) (mg/l.) C0665'.
Total. Nitrogen (TNT _ C0600
Hardness Total as
[CaCO3 or (Ca + Mgi
Hardness — Total as
jCaCO3 or (Ca + Mg)]
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitorinj
Footnotes:
00900
00900
TGA3B
10.47 L Month
Monitor & Report
Monitor & Report
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Quartetl
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly
NG REQUIREMENTS
Sample Type
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Grab
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Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Grab Effue
Grab Effluent
Grab Upstream
Grab Effluent
I. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR
application system [see Section A. (3)].
2. The duration of the discharge should be noted in log books and a total daily discharge reported in the
DMR.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 pg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 nil,.
4. Effluent hardness sampling should be performed in conjunction with testing for hardness dependent metals
(cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, silver, and zinc).
5. The Permittee shall sample instream hardness, upstream of the facility's discharge. The sample shall be
representative of the hardness in the receiving stream. If the Permittee is a member of the Monitoring
Coalition. Program, sampling for instream hardness may be waived as long as the Monitoring coalition
agrees to sample hardness at the nearest upstream location, at a minimum frequency of quarterly, and the
Permittee has obtained approval from DWR-NPDES Permitting Unit that the upstream station being
monitored by the Coalition is representative of the receiving stream, for this discharge. The Permittee is
responsible for submitting instream hardness test results with its permit renewal application package. If
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Permit NC0044024
A. (2) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL M©NITO CING (QUARTERLY)
[15A NCAC 02B .0500 et seq.]
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarterly basis using protocols defined in the North
Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For Determining Acute Toxicity in. A
Single Effluent Concentration" (Revised December 2010 or subsequent versions). The monitoring shall
be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 48 hour static test. The effluent concentration at which there may
be at no time significant acute mortality is 90% o (defined as treatment two in the procedure document).
Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained during representative effluent discharge
below all waste treatment. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July, and
October. These months signify the first month of each three month toxicity testing quarter assigned to
the facility.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code
TGA3B. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North. Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine
of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report
with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the
Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test
requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. Assessment of toxicity compliance is
based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of
the month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the
third month.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potentialimpacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
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Permit NC0044024
Should it be determined by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality that the facility's discharge
frequency and duration enable chronic sampling according to either the North Carolina-Ceriodaphnia
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Procedure or to'Section 8.3, in Methods EPA-821-R-02-013, the
permit may be re -opened and modified to include chronic toxicity tests.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT
Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following
the month of the initial monitoring.
A. (3) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program
reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December
21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part 11 of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.1(a11
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) intemet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring
data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR
application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR),
permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using
eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one
signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Permit NC0044024
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access,
then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and
discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms
approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See
"How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 3 l6(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of
each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial
recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity
(EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for
receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each
type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate
electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting
Rule is found at: https://www.federalregister.goy/documents/2015/10/22/2015-24954/national-
pollutant-dischar e-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the
Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the
Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required
under this permit to be *n submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver
shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be
submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new
temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not
transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data
and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is
effective.
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Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the
following web page:
http://deq,nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)t
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11, Section
B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDIVIR. reporting
purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account
and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR
system, re *stering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web
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Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL
BE ACCEPTED:
"I certi .6, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons
who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am
aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
5. Records Retention 'Supplements Section D. (6.)1
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122A1].
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NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at feast ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week •
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged' during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
colifonm, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day.
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day_ However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
> Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
> Influent samples shall, not be collected more than once per hour.
• Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
• Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device,
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge' is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling, If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environmental Quality.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatrnent processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.,
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection levell") shall be considered = I.
Grab Sample
-Individual samples of at least 100 niL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
•
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration Iimit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(l) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent Iimitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions er
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, cr
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, .s
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both, [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or lirnitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,400 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in perrnit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 1I.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215,75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122,41(g)].
6. Onshore orOffshore_Constrjctioj.
n
This permit does not authorize or approve the constructionof any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this'permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 125I et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govem the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure Iong term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person_ A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company_ (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certcfy, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility offanes and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12., Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause, The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)]..
13, Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Terrnination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North. Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215,1 et. al.
14 Annua Administerin and Coin liance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 021-I.0105(b)(2)
may cause this 'Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and. Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [TI5A NCAC .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (C)RC) and the Back-up Operator in. Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
Y receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204_
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)j.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphsb. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122A1(n)(2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.11.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR,
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 21°, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters, The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CPR 122.41(j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge, Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3, Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part 1 of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Perrnittees should contact the l)iviion''s
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908) or visit https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/wat:er-
resources-data/water-sciences-home-page/laboratory-certification-branch for information regarding laboratory
certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCOS
143-21:5.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR '122.4111.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalt ei or T'ainpering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both, If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR.
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
• all calibration and maintenance records
»' all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
> copies of allreports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
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These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
E The results of such analyses.
Inspection and nt-ry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Perrnittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit, The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Perrnittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
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particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
5. Monitoring Reports . r
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided oraIIy within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
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 at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of aII
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
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of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215,1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
S25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41}.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall, summarize the
perfot n ance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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• PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a_ The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394), no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per Iiter (200 lig/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per Iiter
(500 pg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application_
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(I) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 lig/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part 11 of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
IndirectDischarge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and (j) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. (15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)1
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIM"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
_0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non-disch.arge peonitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTVV treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3 Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatnient Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)j:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)1
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)j:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifcaIly designed to accommodate such discharges;
Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3 With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best rnanagement practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
5. This perrnit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the 'CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H ,0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in I5A NCAC 0211 .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and I5A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44(j)(I)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13),0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3 Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and 11.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 0211 .0903(bX16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403,5(c) and 15A NCAC 0214 .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and I5A NCAC 0211 .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1)_ [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)1
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shaII ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit-Iimited
parameters including flow except as allowed under I 5A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.44(j)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (BRIT)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. (15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
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NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Sigriificant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (lUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forrns or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SlUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (1DSF) or on other forrns or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
Ws in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12, Record fKeeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 151 NCAC 021-1 .0908(t). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(0; 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program, and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection, [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (1 0) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Phillip Hazelwood
City of Albemarle
P.0, Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002
Dear Mr. Hazelwood:
arch 12, 2009
Subject: Issuance of NPDES •
Permit NC0044024
Highway 52 WTP
Stanly County
Clee‘,Er
Secre
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are
forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215,1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S, Environmental
Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended), This permit contains no changes from the
draft permit mailed to you on January 14, 2009.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you
have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 1506 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification
or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any
questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number [phone].
erely,
Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0044024
cc: Mooresville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
Central Files
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carottna 27699-1617
Location, 512 N Salisbury Si Raleigh, North Carolina 27694
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: wvvivr.ncwatergual4y.org
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Permit NC0044024
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONALPOLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTE
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Comrnission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The City of Albemarle
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Highway 52 Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
2510 US Highway 52 N
Albemarle
Stanly County
to receiving waters designated as a UT to Little Long Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective April 1, 2009.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28,
2014.
Signed this day March 12, 2009.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0044024
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are
hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this
number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge
from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions
included herein.
The City of Albemarle is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing Conventional treatment system with a
discharge of filter backwash at 0.072 MGD utilizing the following
components/ processes:
o Chemical usage consists of
o Aluminum Sulfate
o Caustic Soda
o Polymers
o Phosphates
o Fluoride
o Sodium Biosulfite
o Chlorine
2. The facility is at the Highway 52 WTP located at 2510 US Highway 52 North,
Albemarle, in Stanly County.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into a UT to Little Long Creek, classified as C waters in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin:

Latitude: 35° 23' 46" N State Grid: [Yew I on
Longitude: 80° I 1' 45" W Permitted Flow: 0,072 MC
Receiving Stream: UT to Little Long Creek Stream Class: C
Drainage_Basin: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-07-13
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NPDES Permit No. NC0044024
Stanly County

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Permit NC0044024
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
•
LIMITS - . - - -
• MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly--
Average
- Daily -
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location
Flow
0.114
Intermittent
Instantaneous'
Effluent
TSS
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
2/Month
' Grab
Effluent
pH
6.0 — 9.0 s.u. .
2 / Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorine2.3
17 pg/ L
2 / Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc4
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen5
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum6
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Calcium6
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium6
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Manganese6
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Fluorides
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
(TP)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Toxicity Ivlonitoring5
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the total flow.
2. Limit and monitor only if the facility adds chlorine to water that is eventually discharged.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/1 to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported
by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
ug/1.
4. Zinc should be monitored if a Permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor.
5. Facilities using chloramination will be required to monitor amrnonia nitrogen on a quarterly
basis.
6. Parameters should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
7. Fluoride monitoring applies if the facility backwashes with fluoridated, finished water.
8. See Special Condition A (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than
trace amounts.
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Calcium5
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Magnesium5
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Total Copper
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Total Iron
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Total Phosphorus
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Total Nitrogen (TN)
Quarterly
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Toxicity Monitoring8
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the total flow.
2. Limit and monitor only if the facility adds chlorine to water that is eventually discharged.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported
by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
ug/1.
4. Zinc should be monitored if a Permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor.
5. Facilities using chloramination will be required to monitor ammonia nitrogen on a quarterly
basis.
6. Parameters should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
7. Fluoride monitoring applies if the facility backwashes with fluoridated, finished water.
8. See Special Condition A (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than
trace amounts.

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A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (ORTRLY).
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The testing shall be
performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shalt be performed at the NPDES
Permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N,C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed
in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent
toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the
facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No
Flow" in the comment area of the form, The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at
the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test requirement will revert to
quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests perfort°ned by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include
alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT Forms
submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time intervaL Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
FIow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may he no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless. or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such secdons in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates secdons 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
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section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)1
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than,$500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g•
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporadon in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate. procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
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b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no Iotnger accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221:
"! certify, under penalty of law, That this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete, 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administeringand Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade Iess than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
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The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. .
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which ate installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense fora Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: •
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
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(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(I) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based pertnit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that.
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatmentor control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitodng:and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic cif the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
_- monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1,, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour -meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR L36; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produceminimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
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copies of all reports required by this perrrnt
copies of tll data used to complete the application for this perrnit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the dare of the unple,
measurement, report or application. 'fhis period may be extend.ed by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
1.22,411„
7. Recording Results
:For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this pertnit, thePirimrtecshallrecord
the following information [40 (7„FR 122.411:
a. The (late, exact place, and time of sampling or ineasuremen
b. The individuaks), who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed,
d. The individual(s) who performed the it nalysesi
e. Theanalytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
S. Inspection and Entry
The 'Permittee shall allow the Director., or an authorized representative ncluding an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as rriJay be required
by law, tei;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
rec n'ds must be 'kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, an records that mwt be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times .any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment)„ practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit:, and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times,. for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as other ise
authorized by- the Clean Water .Act, any substances or parameters at Any location [40 CFR. 122.41
S •tion E Repotting Requirements
Change in .Discharge
1.11. discharges authorized herein shall beconsistent with the terms and conditions c,f this perinit„ The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permitmore frequently' than or at a level inexcess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
'Planned Changes
The Pertnittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 ('ER.122.41 .(1.)]. 'Notice is required only 'when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted :Facility mai- nicer one of the criteria for new sccurces at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
h. The alteration or addition could significantly change the name or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR122..42
c, The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and. such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in. the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or notreported pursuant to an approved land application plan,.
. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)]..
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the. calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Nour. Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division 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 at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the _contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circums tances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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To: NPDES Unit
Attention: Ron Berry
Date: November 5, 2013
SOC ,Priority Project: No
NPDES STAFF` REPORT AND RECOMMEND. ON
County: Stanly
Permit No. NC0044024
PART ll - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and address: Hwy. 52 WTP
City of A bernarle
P.O. Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28002
Physical Address
2510 US Hwy. 52 :North
Albemarle. NC 28001
2. Date of investigation: October 30, 2013
. Report prepared by: Wes Bell, Environmental Specialist
4 Persons contacted and telephone number: Jeffery Dick, [phone]
5. Directions to site: The WTP is located directly off of Hwy 52 north of the City.
6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points (0utfa.11. 001):
Latitude: 35° 23" 46"
Longitude: 80° 1.1' 45"
See USGS Map included with the renewal application for specific Locations ofall outtalk.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F 18 NW
7 Receiving stream. or affected surface waters: UT to Little Long Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07-13
c. Describe receiving strearn features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving stream
has very little flow (intermittent stream.) with no flow being observed during the site
visit. General Class C uses downstream.

it be renewed as requested.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater and description of wastewater source(s) of each outfall:
Outfall 001 -- would consist mainly of filter backwash and rewash discharges with
some residual pipe solids from the sedimentation basin cleaning events.
b. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Currently not applicable; however,
dechlorination would need to be provided to reduce the total residual chlorine levels if a.
discharge occurred.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: All water plant wastewater (including water
plant solids) is being discharged into the City of Athemarle's collection system.
PART Itt OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1 Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None .equested.
2. Important SOC/JOC or compliance schedule dates:
An approved SOC (No. S 11-002) was issued to the City on November 11., 2011. An
amended SOC (No. S1.1-002 Ad I) was issued to the City on November 29, 2012 to
extend the following timelines (by three months) to the listed dates: Begin Construction
(January 31, 2013); Complete Construction (October 31, 2013); and Attain Compliance
with NPDES permit limit (January 1, 2014). The City has met the first three timelines
with the intention to eliminate the NPDES discharge.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Prior to October 2013, the WTP's NPDES effluent discharge consisted of the wastewater not
conveyed by the City'swastewater collection system (via constructed manhole weir). As a result of
continued effluent total suspended solids permit limit violations and receiving stream impacts, an SOC
was requested and approved to ultimately eliminate the NPDES discharge. The City constructed a
650,000 gallon equalization tank equipped with two mixers and a flow measurement system to prevent
any future collection system hydraulic surges and NPDES discharges. The City staff requested the
permit renewal to ensure there is a permitted discharge option during the initial operation of the newly
constructed facilities. The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained during the site
visit. No evidence of previous effluent discharges was observed in the receiving stream during the site
visit.
It is recommendedithat the pe-
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
September 4, 2013
City of Albemarle
Hwy 52 Water. Treatment Plant
P.O. Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28002
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0044024
Stanly County
John E. Skvarla, IIi
Secretary
Dear Ms. Holly Overcash,
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on August 28th, 2013. This permit
renewal has been assigned Ron Berry (919-807-6396) who will contact you if any additional
information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you should
continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If you have
any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer.
Jeff Poupart
Point Source Branch Program Supervisor IV
Cc: Central Files
Morresville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Centers Rategh, North Carolina '27699-1617
Location:512 N, Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] k Fax: 919,807-6492
Internet:: vww.ncwaterquality,,
,An Equal Opportunity vMfirrnative Action Employer

Office of
Public 'Utilities
Plants Division
(704) 984-9'630
Mr, Charles 1-1. Weaver
NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1, 61, 7
City of Alben!arle
North Carolina
August 22, 2013
RE: City of Albemarle
Request for Renewal ofNPDES
Permit Number NC0044024
Mailing Address
P. 0. Hat 190
Albemarle, air', t..
28002 -019'0
Enclosed please find the above referenced Request for Renewal package. The City of
Albemarle respectfully requests renewal of'NPDES Permit Number NC0044024. There have
been no changes to the Highway 52 Water Treatment facility sineissuance of the last
permit.
1f there are any questions regarding this request, please c ntact me at 704-984-9630 or
hovercash(r ci.albemarle.nc.uti.
Sincerely,
Holly L,. Overcash
Superintendent of Plants

Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number CO044024
if you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to moue from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
Contact information:.
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
City of Albemarle
Hwy 52 Water Treatment Plant
PO Box 190
Albemarle
NC 28002
704-984-9630
704-984-9606
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
2510 US l-]w i2 N
Albemarle
NC 28001
Stanly
3. Operator information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Holly Overcash
lity. (Note that this
not
PC Box 190
Albemarle
NC 28002
704-984-9630
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C .- WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State D
Private ❑ Public
S. Type of treatment plant:
Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
El Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water from the Old Whitney Raw Water Pumping Station on Badin Lake (Makin River)
7. Describe the treatment processes) for the raw water:
Raw water is pumped to a holding reservoir. From there, the raw water is treated with
aluminum sulfate, polymer, and, if necessary, sodium hydroxide. It proceeds through the
coagulation and settling process and is disinfected with chlorine before going through the
filters. After the filters, the finished water receives additional chlorine, sodium hydroxide,
phosphate, and fluoride. From the finished water clear wells, it is pumped to distribution.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
We typically backwash 2 of our filters and rewash all 8 of our filters daily. Both processes
last for 20 minutes each, producing a total of 144,000 gallons of discharge into surface
water. It is treated with sodium bisulfite to eliminate chlorine and sodium hydroxide to
regulate the pH. Around 72,000 additional gallons of this discharge goes through the
sewer system to the Long Creek Wastewater Facility. Additionally, 150,000 gallons of
water/sludge is discharge weekly, which all goes into the sewer system.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent V
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7
11. Plant design potable flowrate 12 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 216,000 MGD
Duration: 40 minutes
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfaII, including
latitude and longitudes
UT to Little Long Creek
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate
Fluoride Yes X No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines
Yes X No
Yes No X
Yes No X
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes X No
List any other additives below:
Chlorine
Sodium Hydroxide
Polymer
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
• Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
• Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
> New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No

City o Albemarle
Highway 52 WTI
Latjude: 35`° 23' 46" N State Grid: New London
Longitude; No` I I' 45" W Perna fitted Flow; 0,072 MGD
Rerrivirw Stream: 11T in Little Lone Creek Stream C'lacsa r
Facility
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No x
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Western NPDES Program Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Attention: Dina Sprinkle
Date,: June .11, 2008
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Stanly
Permit No. NC0044024
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Albemarle WTP
2510 Hwy 52 North
Albemarle, North Carolina 28001
2. Date of Investigation: June 10, 2008
3. Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer II
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Jeffery Dick, ORC; [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC-152 and US-52, travel toward Albemarle
approximately 16.7 miles to the intersection with Bethany Road. The Albemarle Water
Treatment Plant is located on the opposite side of the junction of Highway 52 and
Bethany Road in the City of Albemarle.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35°23' 46" Longitude: 80° 11' 55"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F 18 NW U.S.G.S. Name: New London
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No_ If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Facility is not located in the 100
year flood plain. Slopes range from 2 to 3%.

Location of nearest dwelling; A.pprox. 300 feet from the discharge point.
10. Receiving strcan or affected s,aters: Unnamed Tributary to Little l.Lo
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin Pee -Dee: 03-07-13
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream in this area is approxim.ately 10-12 feet wide (hank to bank) and has little
flow. General C classification uses downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND THE ATMIEl T ORKS
a. Volume of
be permitted.: 'N/A
b. What, is the current pens ttted. capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? N/A
MGD
Actual treatment capacity of the current facili.t)< (current design capu.c
MGD
D
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: N/A.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed «astewater
treatment facilities: The existing treatment. facility consists of influent screens,
and filters backwash.
f. Please provide a description of proposed vaterr ater treatment facilities:
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None
h. Pretreatment Program (POT\Vs only): N/A
Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals produced at the
WTP are discharged to the C'ity's WWTP (Long Creek WWTP) for treatment and.
disposal via land application DWQ Permit No. WQ0002616.
Treatment. plant classification. No treatment
SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Code
Main Treatment Unit Code: 0000

PART III -' OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate): N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation (Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge
options available? Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated): N/A
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility
that may impact water quality, air quality, or groundwater: No AQ or GW concerns nor
are hazardous materials utilized at this facility.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Albemarle is requesting renewal of its NPDES Permit for the discharge of
treated wastewater.
The water treatment plant appeared to be in good operational condition during the time of
the investigation.
Please note that Alum sludge is being discharged from the eight (8) settling basins
directly to Long Creek WWTP. A portion of the wastewater from the back wash operation is
discharged to the unnamed Tributary to Little Long Creek and the other portion is being
discharged to Long Creek WWTP. The proportion of the discharge to the Creek and to the
WWTP is unknown.
Pending review and approval by the Western NPDES Program Unit, It is recommended
that the NPDES permit be renewed.
re of Report Pre1 er
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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PHILLIP HAZELW©OD
WATER AND SEWER SUPERINTENDENT
CITY OF ALBEMARLE
PO BOX 190
ALBEMARLE NC 28002
Dear lv1r. Hazelwood:
North Carolina Department of
Michael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross jr„, Secretary
ironment'and Natural. Resources
Coleco H. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
NC DEN RO
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Subject: Receipt of permit renewal applica.tian
NPDES Permit NC0044024
Highway 52 WIT
Stanly County
The NPDES Unit .received your permit renewal application on . lay 21, 2008. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning rene °al of the subject per ts, please contact Susan
on at [phone], extension .51.0.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regional UfficeS+urf<t.ce. Water Protection
NPDES Unit
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Ralci h, NC 27699-1617 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: wwwncwaterc ality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and. Natural Resources
Division, of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number
NC0044024
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
City of Ablemarle
[phone]
[phone]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above fj
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
2510 US Hwv 52 N
Albemarle
North Carolina 28001.
Stanly
c
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name City of Albemarle
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
P.O. Box 190
Albemarle
N.C. 28002
[phone]
[phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal [J State Private 0 Public
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium ,Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑.
6. Description of source water(s) (Le. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water
7. Describe the treatment process/(ees) for the raw water:
i n
�� 1 i'c Ak.; INS ,'si
Serd l dhc„3ta1') 0.1 �`a 11 owc,cil y
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Discharge filter backwash from the Hwy 52 Water Treatment Plant (City of Albemarle)
through Outfall 001 into an unnamed tributary of Little Long Creek, classified C waters in
the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration: 20 min
11. Plant design potable flowrate 16 MGD
Backwash orreject flow .072 MGD
Intermittent IZ
12. Nanxe of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Unnamed tributary of Little Long Creek
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Aluminum Sulfate, Caustic Soda, Polymers, Phosphates, Chlorine, and Fluoride.
Sodium Biosulfite (during the discharge)
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No El
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
D Solids Handling Plan - i 5 C avn 1 _ f (
ro co 1 & Cia Ni S' ySY+?
17. Applicant Certification
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
D New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Analyses of source water collected
r -- • Engineering Alternative Analysis lip €� ,�C E €1 !1
• Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants s dli a evaluated using
water quality model. MAY 2 1 2008
I
DENR - WATER QUALITY
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the applicationand�tliatifo;'th'ell
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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Prin ed n - y o j erson Si � ' - � Title �
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Si atu pplicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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Longitude:
Quad Name:
Stream Class:
Receiving Stream:
Facility Information
35°23'46" • Sub -Basin: 03-07-13
80°11'55"
New London
UT to Litt3e Long Creek -
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Facility
Location E'
City of Abercarle VIP
NC004402.4
Stanly County

•
\NA j Michael F. Eas�cy. Governor
'�Q William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
3
Alan W. Klimek. P. E. Diiea.tur
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H, Sullins. Deputy Director
Division ofWater Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 20, 2004
Mr. Gary O. Smith, II
City of Albemarle
P.O. Box 190
Albemarle NC 28002-0190
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0044024
Albemarle WTP
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr. Smith:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0044024 was issued on February 6, 2004
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the. Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4 .
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon
commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you
have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sampie'of the "Effluent" reporting form
(DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be
required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is
imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
revocation of your permit.
Nirczi
orthCarolinaI
JValztrall, NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
I-877-623-6748

The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of
wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged,
expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to S25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such
violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of
the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
`D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
A:INPDESLTR. WQ

Albemarle, North Carolinas 28002 0190
Dear
Division personn
Accordingly, weAre forwarc
requirements of North C;trolin
(:arolina and the U.S. [nvi.ronmentr
This final pe
This permit
equipment, tlae I)i
dechlorination projects
(Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P,E,, Director
Division of Water Quality
104
Subject:: issuance of NPL)I S Pcrrnit Nt:d`1t'44024
Albemarle W1'P
Stan1y Country
sed and approved you application for gene atl of fire subject perrrit.
ached NPDES discharge ptrrrtat. This per.. is issued pursuant to the
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Protection Agency dated May 9,, 1994 (or as subsequently amend.ed),
eludes no major changes from the draft permit se nt to you on. December 3, 2003.
TRC limit that will take effect on March 1, 2007.. If you wish to ins
promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects. Guidanc
.ached,.
If any parts, measurent frequent g requirements contain
you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within chi
71'his request trust be in the form of a. written petition, conforming to
I Statutes, and fled with the Office of Administrative Hearings (671,4 Mail
Carolina 27699-6714), Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final at binding.
Plc. as
tnodificahora
11 dechlo
for appn
1 in this permit le to
(30) days following receipt of
.5013 of the North Carolina
igh, North
t. this permit is not transferable except after notice to the iDivision. The Division rr aye,require
ion and reissuance of the permit This permit does not affect the legal reguirentents tta obtain
other pernuts which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management A.ct or any other I~ederal or Local governmental pertnst that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Dawn Jeffries at telephone number (919)
733-5(183, extension 595..
cc: Centrallsdc.
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quilt
NPDES Unit
N. C, Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
tl Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr,state.nc.us
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan C' . Fl.tiniek, P,E.
Phone [phone]
tax; [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center: 1 81)0 623-7748

Permit NC0044024
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of Albemarle
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Albemarle WTP
2510 Highway 52 North
north of Albemarle
Stanly County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Long Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, If, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective March 1, 2004.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2009.
Signed this day February 6, 2004.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0044024
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
The City of Albemarle is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge water treatment plant filter backwash at the Albemarle Water Treatment Plant
(conventional facility, surface water intake), 2510 Highway 52N in StanIy County.
2. Discharge filter backwash from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map,
through Outfall 001, into an unnamed tributary of Little Long Creek, classified C waters in the Yadkin -
Pee Dee River Basin.

Facility Information
Latitude:
j Longiti de:
Quad Name:
Stearn Class:
Receiving Stream:
35°23'46"
80°11'55"
New London
C
UT to Little Long Greek
Sub -Basin:
03-07-13
City of Abemarle W'FP
NC0044024
Stanly County

Permit NC0044024
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
:Monthly
Average
Flow
Daily° :.
Maxirnim
Measurement.
Frequency.
Weekly
Sample Type`
Instantaneous
Sample Location?
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/1_
45.0 mg/
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 mVL
0.2 ml1L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity2
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine'
17 pgll
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. Upstream = approximately 50 feet upstream of the discharge location.
Downstream = approximately 50 —100 feet downstream of the discharge location.
2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity
exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause the
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
3. Limit becomes effective March 1, 2007. Until the limit takes effect, permittee shall monitor TRC
(with no effluent limit).
All samples collected should be of,a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

NPDES Permit Requirements
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit).
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the CIean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than 150,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knoavingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any pernut
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g•
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each. day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Perrnitree shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part 11. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion- of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and TV facility must:
> Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
> Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
> Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
> Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not bea defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee
notice, if possible at least ten days
anticipated quality and effect of the b
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
ypass.
shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day •of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve, the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
D. all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water. Act, any substances or parameters at any Iocation [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) T.
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the .Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or notreported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported -under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the. Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrectinformation in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division 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 at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215:3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1 C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at Ieast 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The. Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent.,
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adverse impacts to waters of the. State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs).
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following.
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed'to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
tate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points 'designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement, the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment Iocal limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The. Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to 'the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the I-IWA.
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6. Audrurizatian to Construct
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an. AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
PQTW Inspection &.Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit-
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Perm.ittee shall require all industrial users, to comply with the applicable monitoring and
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry pretreatme
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908
porting
errnit,
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et, seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
IDivision.
PretreattraentAnnual Reports (PAR)
The Pertnittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Per
.Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities ove
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreat
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-16177
shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual.
the previous twelve months to the Division at the
nt Unit
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall cont
following
a.)
the
Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all. Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations tin
specific forms approved by the Division;
Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on 'Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
Other Information
Copies of the P©TW"s allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Perrnittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's> Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period This .list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Beeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records c.f monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
Funding and Financial Report
The Perrnittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Mo "fication to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
1,5A NCAC 2 H .0907.
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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: December 12, 2003
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Stanley
NPDES Permit No.: NC0044024
MRO No.: 03-75
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION •
1. Facility and address: Albemarle WTP
2510 Hwy 52 North
Albemarle, NC 28001
2. Date of investigation: August 6, 2003
3. Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Gary Smith, [phone]
5. Directions to site: The Albemarle Water Treatment Plant is located on the
opposite side of the junction of Highway 52 and Bethany Road in the City of
Albemarle.
6. Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 35° 23' 46"
Longitude: 80° 11' 55"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point
on Inap. N/A
USGS Quad No.: F 18 NW New London, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is not located in a
flood plain.

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9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 300 feet from the discharge point.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed Tributary to Little Long
Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07- 1 3
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: This
receiving stream had little flow at the time of the inspection. Downstream
users are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater: N/A(Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: N/A MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity):
N/A MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: NIA
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: Filter
backwash waters from WTP's settling tanks. No treatment facility exists
for this filter backwash water.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Filter backwash waters could
potentially have toxic characteristics.
h. Pretreatment program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals produced a the WTP
are discharged to the City's WWTP for treatment and disposal via land application.
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No. N/A.
Residuals contractor: N/A
Telephone No. ( )N/A
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP
c. Landfill: N/A
3. Treatment'plant classification: No treatment
4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Code(s): 21

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5. MTU Code(s): 00000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed With construction grant funds or are any public
monies involved (municipals only)? No
. 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or compliance schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: N/A
c. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee is applying for renewal of the permit to discharge waste . It is
recommended that the permit be renewed as requested.
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Signature of Report Preparer ate
J. f � � J
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G, Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
July 15, 2003
Mr. Gary Smith
City of Albemarle
PO Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002-0190
NORTH CAR©LINA DEPART
ENVIR'ONM ENT AND NATURAL RESOD
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Applicatibn
Permit NC0044024
Albemarle WTP
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Smith:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on July 14, 2003. Thank you for
submitting this package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to Charles Weaver. This staff member will
contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the
NPDES Unit has several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4 years and is
delaying all permit renewals. Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations
to Construct, speculative limit requests, major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of
permit renewals. This is necessary due to a variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in
the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0044024 the existing requirements in your
will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
appreciate your patience and understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff.
you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact
Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511,
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
Central Files
1617 Mail Sen ice Gender, Raleigh„ Cie 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET ttttpJTh2o.enr state.nc.us/NP©ES
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit.
919 733 5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
Vatery.Stephens@nanaiLnet

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD without a pretreatment program (or similar publicly owned
discharges <1MGD)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
NPDES Permit
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County
Telephone Number
NC0044024
Please print or type
Albemarle WTP
City of Albemarle
PO Box 190
Albemarle
North Carolina 28002-0190
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
Gary Smith
20730 NC 138 Hwy
Albemarle
North Carolina 28001
Stanly
[phone]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above n
Facility Name (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
2510 Hwy 52 North
Albemarle
North Carolina 28001
Stanly
3. Design flow of facility NA MGD. Average monthly flow 0.137 MGD
4. Population served:
1-199 El 200-499 500-999 ❑ 1,000-4,999 ID 5,000-9,999 0 10,000 or more
5. Do you receive industrial waste?
n Yes No
If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
1 of 2
12102

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD without a pretreatment program (or similar publicly owned
discharges <1MGD)
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type.
RCRA Non -Attainment
UIC Ocean Dumping
NPDES NC0044024 Dredge/Fill Permits
PSD Other
NESHAPS
Permit Number
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact Iocation of each outfaIl):
Tributary to Little Long Creek
8. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES n NO 0
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Gary O. Smith, II Superintendent
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature pplicant
7//3
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or
method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
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City of Albemarle
North Carolina
Office of Mailing Address
Public Utilities P. O. Box 190
Treatment Plants Albemarle, N. C.
[phone] 28002-0190
July 9, 2003
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: Renewal NPDES Permits NC0075701 & NC0044024
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Enclosed are the NPDES Renewal packages for the City of Albemarle Tuckertown WTP and
the Albemarle WTP_
If you have any questions concerning the packages, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Gary O. Smith, 11
Superintendent

NCDENR
JAMES FE1 HUNT JR..
Go VER NC R
I LL HOLM.AN
Mt . Gary 0, Smith, II
City of Albemarle
PO Box 190
Albemarle, North C"ar
Dear Mr, Smith:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 20, 2000
l➢na 28002-tM a.
Subject: NPDES Permit No, NC00440?4
Albemarle WTP
Stanly County, NC
Our records indicate that N D S Permit. No.. NC0044024 was issued on November
8, 2000 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility.
The purpose of this letter is to advise ti °ou of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities
in the event of failure to comply wit:: the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have
not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit, 0f particular
importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Paces 4 and 5 set forth the emu
discharge our discharge must no:
headed "Monitoring Requiremen
and sampling locations, Upon cornrne
initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forrlts
furnished or approved by this Agency. l.f you have not received these forms, they should
be arriving shortly. if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Q#ce as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form E �� ' orm MR-1),
plus instructions for completing the form, It is imperative that a3 applicable parts be
completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
nt limitations and monitoring requirements for your
Geed any of the limitations set forth, The section
ribes the mea.surernent frequencies, sample types
.ment. of your discharge (or operation), you must
Please be advised that anannual administering and compliance monitoring fee may
be required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh
Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement
action or possible revocation of your permit:
The remising parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance,,
bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a
certified wastewater treatment plan: operator if you are operating wastewate
919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO°ro" REC1/CLEO/1O% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

Mr. Gary Smith, II
November 20, 2000
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facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of
wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater
treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina
General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal'penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply
with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A
Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain
compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits
are not automatically renewed. -Renev.-al requests must be submitted to this Agency no later
than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit.
This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not
automatically transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you
should request that the Division of Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ
reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance
of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing
any assistance.
Sincerely,
Z-4-& v- e'LL-0
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
U Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
A:IALBEMNPD.LTRDRG: d e

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
NOV
November 8, 2000
Mr. Gary O. Smith, 1I
City of Albemarle
P.O. Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002-9190
Dear Mr. Smith:
DENR
NORTH AR°LINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC;'Oo44024
Albemarle WTP
Stanly County
Division personnel have re and approved your application for renewalof the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U,S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9. 1.994 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirerrrents contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request 'within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter, This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North. Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh., North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division, The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water
Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal. Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this per'nit, please contact Christie Jackson at telephone
number [phone], extension 538.
cc:
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
Files
NPDES Uni
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

Permit NC0044024
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of Albemarle
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
to receiving waters
River Basin
in accordance with
Parts I, II, III, and
Albemarle WTP
2510 Highway 52 North
north of Albemarle
Stanly County
designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Long Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective December 1, 2000.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2004
Signed this day November 8, 2000.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0044024
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The. City of Albemarle is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash water from the settling tanks in the raw water
treatment system.
This facility is located at the Albemarle Water Treatment Plant at 2510 Highway 52 North in
Stanly County.
2. Discharge at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary of Little Long
Creek, classified C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

Latitude:
Longitude:
Quad Name:
Stream Class -
Receiving Stream:
35°23'46" Si
8O011'55"
New London
C
Ur to Little Long Creek
Facility
Location
City of Abemaiie WTP
NC0044024
Stanly Cotmty

Permit NC0044024
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below for each outfall:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location1
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity2
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. Upstream = approximately 50 feet upstream of the discharge location.
Downstream = approximately 50 — 100 feet downstream of the discharge location.
2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot
cause the turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
Section B. Schedulegf Compliance
L The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
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2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee'shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month .and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled andmeasured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part 1 of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only onesample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part 1 of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measurement
a . The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the .sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample istaken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is -the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part l of the permit.
A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
B. Types of Samples
• a . Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gaIIons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no rase may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must ' be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
4. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated .under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant.
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with an conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,•any person who violates a
• permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C.1319 and 40• CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,.
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 5 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any .permit condition or limitation
•implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class Il penalty not to exceed $125,000.

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. .Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part Il, C-4) and 'Tower Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall riot be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by .this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue•an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(I) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law; that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
' This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. 'The exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. • J The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions- of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
2.
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Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the -conditions of Title 15A, Chapter SA .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class i
facility at least weekly and each Class II, I11, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be:a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(I) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) 'Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the,
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which- does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(I) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to• prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives tothe bypass, such as, the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
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5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are. met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset•,
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part Il, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal cif sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
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SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. MI samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless .otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during -the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR I, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requirement.
4: Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedureshave been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $I0,000 per violation; or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge. use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from .the: date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; •
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director,' or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is 'located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit; •
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
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SECTION E. REPORTING REOUIREMENTS
I. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a peritted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a'facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

Part II
Page 13 of 14
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent Iimitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 1T. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part 11. E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The pennittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division 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 at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.

• Part II
Page 14 of 14
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent
data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other .document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted
facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or
frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/l) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and
one milligram per liter (1 mg/I) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times. the maximum concentration value reported for that, pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine
or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.

SOC PRIOR1T'' PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section.
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: August 13, 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Stanly
1VIR0 No. 99-112
Permit No. NC0044024
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and Address: Albemarle Water Treatment Plant
City of Albemarle
Post Office Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina. 28002-0190
2. Date of investigation: August 13, 1999
3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer 1.1
4, Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mir. Gary Si ith, ORC, (704) 98.2-01.31
Directions to Site: The Albemarle Water Treatment Plant is located on the opposite side
of the junction of Highway 52 and Bethany Road (SR 1421) in the City of Albemai
Stanly County.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 23' 46" Longitude: 80° 1.1' S5"'
Attach a U.S.G.S, map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on.
map..
USGS Quad No.: F 18 NW USGS Name: New London, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Yes
8, �opograp.hy (relationship to flood plain included): The site is not located in a flood plain,

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9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 300 feet from the discharge point.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed tributary to Little Long Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin and 03-07-13
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The discharge
location appeared to be in the headwaters area of the receiving stream. The stream
was about 4-8 feet wide and 2-5 deep with little flow observed during the
inspection. Downstream users are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
I . a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: N/A (Intermittent Discharge)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? None.
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? N/A.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: None.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: No treatment facilities exist for the filter backwash water.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: There are
no proposed WWT facilities.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Filter backwash waters from WTPs have
been shown to have toxic characteristics based on previous studies by DWQ.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Sludge produced at the WTP is
discharged to the City's WWTP for final treatment and disposal via land application.
3. Treatment plant classification: No existing treatment, therefore, no rating given.

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4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Codes: Primary: 21
Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? The water treatment plant was constructed with public
monies.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate) N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There is no alternative available at this time.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Albemarle requests reissuance of the subject Permit. There have been no
changes to the existing facility since the Permit was last renewed nor are any proposed at this
time.
It is recommended that the ksrmit be renewed as requested.
Date
onal Supervisor Date
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City ofAlbemarie
North Carolina
Office of
Public Utilities
Treatment Plant
[phone]
June 1, 1999
Mr, Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ NPDES
P. O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
SUBJECT: Renewal NPDES Permit NC0044024
Dear Mr. Weaver:
DER - WATER
pQiT aOURCE
Moiling Address
P. O. Box 190
Albemarle, N. C.
28002-0190
Enclosed is the NPDES Renewal package for the City of Albemarle Hwy 52 W1P, There
have not been any changes to equipment or processes at the treatment facility.
II -you have any questions concerning the package, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Gary O. Smith, II
Superintendent WWTP

NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
Renewal Application Checklist
NPDES Permit NC0044024
City of AIbemarle
STANLY County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑' A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
iss ance of the last permit. Submit 'one signed original and two copies. •
U.'-The completed application form (copy attached), by permittee signed the or an Authorized
g
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
Q" If an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit) prepares the
renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to the
Authorized Representative.
I21' A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or
other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no
such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one
signed original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities which discharge
process wastewater:
❑ Submit the last 3 years' production data for the facility. Use units consistent with those required for
reporting to EPA.
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendix A to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with
40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of June 3, 1999, submit the
application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after June 3, 1999.
The above requirements do NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with
your application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Water Quality - NPDES
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
10. If any wastewater, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than surface waters, check
below as applicable.
Wastewater is
discharged to
Flow, MGD (million gallons ,per operating day)
0-0.0099
0.01-
0.049
0.05-
0.099
0.1-0.49
0.5-0.99
1.0-4.9
5 or
more
Deep well
Evaporation lagoon
'
Subsurface percolation
system
.
Other, specify:
11. Is any sludge ultimately returned to a waterway?
❑ Yes [I No
12. Do you receive industrial waste?
❑ Yes V] No
If yes, ,ter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. • Separate sanitary
B. ❑ Combined sanitary and storm
C. ❑ Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. Name of receiving stream(s) L I - Hie
15. Does your discharge contain (or is it possible for your discharge to contain) any of the following
substances (circle all that apply):
Ammonia cyanide C aluminu, beryllium cadmium chromium
Lead
mercury nickel copper selenium zinc phenols
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
V O. S , )
Printed n e of Person Signing
(/
Signature of plicant
OF'1. 67' Lt/Qj Tvc+•f�
Title
Date Application Signed
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation,
or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
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Office of
City Manager
(704) 982-013!
Permit Issuing Authority
Division of Water Quality
NC DEHNR
P O Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
City of Albemarle
North Carolina
May 22, 1997
Subject: Delegation of Signatory Authority for NPDES Permit Reports - NPDES #'s
NC0024244, NC0044024, and NC0075701
To Whom It May Concern:
,Mailing Address
P. O. Box 190
Albemarle. .V. C.
28002-0190
As the City Manager of the City of Albemarle, NC, I am the principal executive officer. I
do hereby authorize the Operator in Responsible Charge for each of Albemarle's NPDES
Permitted Facilities (NC0024244, NC0044024, and NC0075701), to represent me in
signing all reports required by NPDES Permits and other information requested by State
and Federal officials pertaining to NPDES Permits (Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D)).
At the present time, Gary Smith is the Operator in Responsible Charge for each of these
facilities.
Please let me know if any further documentation is required to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
J. 016,-
and I. Allen
City Manager
cc: file
Gary Smith

SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Albemarle Water Treatment Plant is designed for 12 MGD of potable water production.
The facility has eight (8) settling basins and eight (8) dual media filters. The plant utilizes
Aluminum Sulfate •as a primary coagulant. This use of Aluminum Sulfate produces alum
sludge which is either captured in the settling basins or in the filtration process. Alum sludge
is removed from the settling basins via manual washdown. The alum sludge is removed from
the filters by reversing the flow through the filters (backwashing). The sludge waste from the
basins and the filters is discharged to the City of Albemarle sanitary system which flows to the
City of Albemarle Long Creek WWTP.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
GARY SMITH
City of Albemarle
P.O. BOX 190
ALBEMARLE, NC
Dear Permittee:
28802
Alr:1741116,
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 20, 1999
Subject:Renewal of NPDES Pe.
Albemarle WTP
STANLY County
t NC0044024
The subject permit expires on November 30, 1999. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A
NCAC 2H.0105(e) requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to
expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no
later than. June 3, 1999. Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date will result in a civil
assessment of at least S250.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of
the request..
If any wastewater discharge will occur after June 3, 1999 (or if continuation of the permit is
desired), the current permit must be renewed. Operation of 'wastewater treatment works or
continuation of discharge after June 3, 1999 would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215, 1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to S10,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit,
contact Robert Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension
531. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone] to begin the rescission
process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the
you must submit with the permit renewal application.
If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone nber, fax nurrtber and e-mail
address are listed below.
Sincerely,
harles
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
aver,
P.0. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer [e-mail]

NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
Renewal Application Checklist
NPDES Permit NC0044024
City of Albemarle
STANLY County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the Iast permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit) prepares the
renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to the
Authorized Representative.
D A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or
other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no
such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one
signed original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities which discharge
process wastewater:
❑ Submit the last 3 years' production data for the facility. Use units consistent with those required for
reporting to EPA.
D Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendix A to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with
40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of June 3, 1999, submit the
application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after June 3, 1999.
The above requirements do NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities.
PLEASE NO I'E.:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with
your application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,.
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 9, 1994
Mr. Don P. Duncan
P. O. Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28802
Subject: Permit No. NC0044024
City of Albemarle
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Duncan:.
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on April 29, 1994, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental. Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental.
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Susan Robson at
telephone number 919I733-5083.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Telephone [phone]o5 FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NC0044024
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of Albemarle
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Albemarle WTP
US Highway 52
north of Albemarle
Stanly County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Long Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, 11, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 1995
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 1999
Signed this day December 9, 1994
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0044024
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Albemarle
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash water from a water treatment plant located at Albemarle
WTP, US Highway 52, north of Albemarle, Stanly County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Little Long Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin.

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Projection and 10,000-foot grid ticks: North Carolina coordinate
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No. NC0044024
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge I.ImItatIons Monitoring Requirements
l..bslday Units (speclfyl Me surement Sample •Sample
Mon. Avg, Daily Max Mon. Avg,Daily Max, Frequency Tye Location,
Weekly Instantaneous E
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I 2/Month Grab E
Settleable Solids 0.1 m 1/ I 0.2 m l/ I Weekly Grab E
Turbidity " * * ` Weekly Grab U,D
Iron Weekly Grab E
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab E
Aluminum Weekly Grab E
*Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
**The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less that 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PARTI
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with'the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II
Page 1 of 14
PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. MC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample :or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled .and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is .equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" .for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part L
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
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7. Other Me_a.surements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. puty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state Iaw, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for CIass I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a perrnit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. 1 The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter SA .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class H, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (I) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR I, 1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. plow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or Ionger as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. nspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part H.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.

PartII
Page 14 of 14
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division 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 at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. .
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges9f Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ugh);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or Iaws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within
30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action
to revoke the permit.

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes t No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan Robson
Date: May 19, 1994
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Stanly
Permit No. NC0044024
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Albemarle Water Treatment Plant
City of Albemarle
Post Office Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002-0190
2. Date of Investigation: 05-19-94
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Don Duncan,
Superintendent of Treatment Plants; [phone]
5. Directions to Site: The Albemarle Water Treatment Plant is
located on the opposite side of the junction of Highway 52 and
Bethany Road (SR 1421) in the City of Albemarle, Stanly
County.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 23' 46" Longitude: 80° 11' 55"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 18 NW USGS Name: New London, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): N/A.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 300 feet of the
discharge point.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed

tributary to Little Long Creek.
a. Classification: d
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin and 03-07-13
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The discharge location appeared to be
in the headwaters area of, the receiving stream. The
stream was about 4-8 feet wide and 2-5 deep with little
flow observed during the inspection. Downstream users
are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: N/A MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity) Intermittent Discharge.
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? None.
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? N/A.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: None.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: No
treatment facilities exist for the filter backwash water.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
in development: approved:
should be required: not needed:
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.:
Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No.:
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP:
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 2

RFRP:
Other:
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Sludge
produced at the water treatment plant is discharged into
the sewer system for treatment at the City's wastewater
treatment plant.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Discharge filter backwash water, no rating given.
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities, i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
The water treatment plant was constructed with public monies.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A.
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: N/A.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A.
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 3

Subsurface: N/A.
Other Disposal Options: N/A.
e
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? No hazardous materials are used at
this facility which discharges filter backwash water. No
adverse impact on the environment is expected.
6. Other Special Items: None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed as requested.
Signaturef Report Preparer
Water Quality Regionals pervisor
f7/
Date
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
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• . State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, -1
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt;Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A, Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director
Mr. Don P. Duncan
City of Albemarle
P.O. Box 190
Albermarle, NC 28002-0190
Dear -Mr. Duncan :
May 11, 1994
C EJEHNF�
N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
MAY 12 i994
DIVISION OF EIIVIROOMEI;rUI r'ft1 Ei.1 1Ir
M0ORESVILLE REOIOtIAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No.NC0044024
Albemarle WTP
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following
4 Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
q Request for permit renewal,
q Application Processing Fee of $250.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
Stanly
County
documents on April 29, 1994:
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
„Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin_ Transfer,
Other
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmciive Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and maybe resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Susan Robson
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
Sincerely,
CC:
Mooresville Regional Office
Coleen H. Sullins,

NORTH CA,ROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611
NATIONAL14
' POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM o��o
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE-7 SHORT' FORM C •y -FOR
AGENCY
USE
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please -print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Harr City of Albemarle
2. SIC
B. Hailing address --_ P 0 Box 190
1. Street address 2510 Hwy 452-N
2. City Albemarle
4. County Stanly
C.• Location:
1. Street 2510 Hwy #52-N •
2. City Alhpmar1F+
4. 5ta to NC'
D. Telephone No, 7114-- 982-0131 ext 250
Area
Code
(Leave blank)
3. Humber of employees
9
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121i1/111,1111©r2
DATE RE. IYED
YEAR
3. State NC
5. ZIP • 28002-0190
3. County Stanly
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4, otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here t7 and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signhture blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP
CfPrincipal product, draw material (Check one) Potable Water
%. Principal process Water Treatment & Filtration
IEMA
DAY
7. Ftariram amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
A. Day
B. Mont+i
(. Year
Basis
1-99
(1)
7
100-199
(2)
Aa,oun t
200-499
(3)
500-999
•(4)
1000- 5000-
4999 9999
(5) '(6)
10,000-
49.999
(7)
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50,000
or more
(8)
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X
X
PREvIDUI EDITION MA • ■E JIEO UNTIL SUP VLY 1i EAWAU5TEo

11 fxnrcln.irn a.Hwmf 4rl principal irr•n,1u41 ,nrxlrr'r•rI rsr
fr, Itr*:. 1, atovr, Is aerisurrd In (Lhu.l.
A, ID pounds B.D tons. C.0 barrels D.D bushels Lc square feet
F.aga1Ions G.o pieces or units H.D other, specify
9. (a) -Check here -i f discharge. occurs -all' year , or - — - - - -
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(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
.1.0 January
7:o July
2.o February 3.13 Marcn
B.D August 9.17 September
raw r,nlr•TIds orIrd.
4_DApril
I0.D Dctoher
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.D 1 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5
5.0 May 6.0 June
11.0 November
4.3 6-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only ;check as applicable}
12.0 December
Discharge per
operating day
F low, gallons per operating day
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
0.1-999
(1)
1000-4999
(2)
5000-9999
(3)
10,000-
49,999
(4)
50,000-
or more
(5)
None
(6)
0.1-
29.9
(7)
30-
64.9
(B)
65-
94.9
(9)
95-
100
(10}
A. Santary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
darly average
C. Process water,
daily average
-
-`
X X
1
1
}. Maxima- per operat-
ing day for total
discharge (a11 t Pes)
I
11, if an% of trra three types of waste identified in item 10. either treated or untreated.
are discr.rr-aed to places other than surface water.,, rlrec► below as applicable.
Waste water is
discharged CO:
Average flaw, gallons per operating day
0.1-999
(1)
1000-4999
(2)
5000-9999
(3)
1
10,000-49,999
(4)
50,000 or more
(5)
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tan:
D. Evaporation laa7r,n or pond
E. 0tner, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A.gt 1 B. o 2-3 C. t] 4-5
13. Name of receiving water or waters
T,ii i 1 P T,nng Creek
D D 6 or more
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: arrmonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
.grn:ase, and chlorine (residual). A.tlyes B.0no
1 certify that 1 am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
a ccura Le.
Don P. Duncan
Printed Name of Person Signing
4-1 R-94 •
Supt. Treatment Plants
Tit
Date Application Signed _. Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who'knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knotaly renders inaccurate any recording or m,;.,iitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Cotumissi
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pumishable by a fine not to exceed
'.10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.'(18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provi
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or botr
for a similar offense.)

Date: November 14, 1989
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Stanly
NPDES Permit No. NC 0044024
MRO No. 89-281
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and. Address: City of Albemarle Water Treatment
Plant
Highway 52 North
Post Office Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002-0190
2. Date of Investigation: November 9, 1989
3. Report Prepared By: Allen Hardy, Environmental Engineer I
4 Person Contacted: Don Duncan, Superintendent, Water/Waste
Treatment Plants; telephone number [phone], extension
248
Directions to Site: Travel Highway 52 south from Rockwell
until it intersects with Bethany Church Road (S. R. 1422).
The water treatment plant will be across from this
intersection.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35° 23' 46"
Longitude: 80° 11' 55"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 18 NW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The land
available for expansion and upgrading appeared to be
limited.
8.. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
topography consisted of gently rolling hills with slopes
from 2-10%.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: The nearest dwelling was
located approximately 300 feet from the discharge location.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed
tributary to Little Long Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07-13

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c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The discharge location appeared to be
at the headwaters of the receiving stream. There was
very little flow at the time of inspection. The stream
channel was approximately 4-8 feet wide and 2-5 feet
deep. North Stanly High School and Albemarle Spinning
Mills are the only two known dischargers to Little Long
Creek.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 0% Domestic
100% Industrial
a. Volume of wastewater: .00405 MGD (as provided by the
Superintendent)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: The
wastewater will be produced from the backwashing of
filters. Filters are backwashed approximately once
every 48 hours.
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
There are no treatment facilities for the wastewater
produced from the backwashing of the filters.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: The sludge produced at
the water treatment plant is discharged into the sewer
system and treated at the City's wastewater treatment plant.
The wastewater treatment plant's sludge is land applied
under Permit No. 7175R2.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: N/A
7. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s): 21
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: No
3. Additional effluent limits requests: No
4. Other: No

Page Three
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Albemarle has applied to continue discharging
wastewater produced from the backwashing of filters at the water
treatment plant. The backwashing occurs approximately once every
48 hours. The backwashing usually lasts from 10 to 20 minutes.
The rate of wastewater produced during backwashing is
approximately 4050 gpm.
The wastewater travels down a discharge pipe to a small
junction basin where a weir plate has been installed. This weir
plate is a mechanism used to direct as much flow as possible into
the sewer system through a 12'pipe. The excess wastewater not
entering the 12" pipe overflows` the weir plate and is then
discharged into the receiving stream.
The discharge location appeared to be into a wet weather
ditch, however, the City has easement rights from the discharge
location to Little Long Creek. (This information provided by Don
Duncan, Superintendent.) In essence, the immediate receiving
stream is being used as a conveyance channel.
It is recommended that the NPDES Permit for this facility be
reissued.
Signature bf Report /Preparer
Water Quality Iona Supertrisor

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FACILITY --CITY OF ALBERMARLE WTI-0 DESIGN FLOW-- .0000 CLA%%--O
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89/02 2O^0 70-7.4 ^0
89/03 22.5 7.5-7.4 .O
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UNIT MCD MG,/L %U ML/L

lances G. Martin, Governor
Warn0 CRbcty„,Iir6Aecretary
City of Albemarle WTP
Hwy 52 North, PO Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28002-.0190
Dear Mr. Duncan :
RECEIVE
OlVISON OF floARMIMEMAt Ukt
rev
ot North (rolina
Department oFFnvironnwnt, Health, and Natural Resources
I„)ivision ot Environmental ',Management
512 North Salisbur,.Street' • Raleigh, North Carolina 276n
1 0/2,7/8 9
Pail Wilms
[.)irector
Subject: NPDES Permit Application.
NPDES Permit No.N00044024
City of Albemarle WTP
Stanly County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $100.00,
Other ,
0ctober 27, 1989:
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Other
If the applicationis not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned, to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Lula
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
Sincerely,,
CC:
?AIM. Dale Overcas , P.E.
al Office
.27687, Raleigh. ,Nw:h. (.Arohnil `feleph,," 91ti„7:;;.'i,7015
An Equal Opporuunity Ati'irmaPvc Aorion Employer

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NORTH CAROLI NA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- " ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by services. ++holesale and retail trade,
and other commercial establishments including vessels
FOR
AGENCY
USE
Do not Attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
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DATE RECEIVED
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YEAR MO.
DAY
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1. Name, address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Nave City of Al av1 Y:a_tpr ^rPat-ncl_pnf Plant
B. Street address Titay �� :3nr1-h P (1 Rnx 19f1
2. SIC
C. City Albemarle
E.. County t-nn i y
G. Telephone No 7(14 °R7-f1111 7,xt 248
Area
Code
90y PASc y. Ex-t. 7,5a
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3. Humber of employees 1 0
4. Nature of business WatelTreatment
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59
D. State NC
F. Xi: 28002--0190
5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year¢t, or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1. January 2.0February 3. Kira 4.0Apr11 5.ONay
5.0 June 7.0July B.0August 9.0 Septelaber MO October
11. ❑November 12.0 December
(c) How many days per week:
1.01 2.02-3 . 3.04-5 4.0.6-7
6. Types of waste water d scharged to surface waters only (check as sap'icable)
OCT
Discharge per
operating day
Flow, gallons per operating day
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
0.1-999
(1)
1000-4999
(2)
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5800-i999
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10,000-
49,f99
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50,00M
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29.9
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64.9
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65-
94.9
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average
B. Cooling water, etc.,
daily average
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C. Other discharge( s),
daily average;
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discharge (a11 types)
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7. If any of the types of ,waste identified in Item 6, either treated or ma -
treated, are dischargedto places other than surface raters, check below
as applicable.
Waste water is discharged to:
A. Municipal ,comer syslom
It, uuni,•,grlMuui we'll
C. ;el't tc• tank
0.1-949
(1)
•
1000-40109
(2)
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10,0ii-41f,09
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5o,000 or more
x
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U. Evaporation lagoon or pond
Other, specify:
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* NOTE: Approximatelly 50% of the flow goes to sewer collection system
B. flambee of separate d hirglpoi►it�ine. Excess flow from filter backwash goes direct
" to creek.
A.41 b.ci2-3 C.t74-5 0.06 or mere
9. Kam of receiving water or waters Little Long Creek
.10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances , as. a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanl a weinue, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine (residual).
A . 0 ye s 6.17 no
1 certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the applicatial and
that to the best of 12yy knowledge and belief such information is begs, complete, and
accurate_
Don P. Duncan
Printed Name of Person Signing
Supt. Water/Waste TrPai-meant Plantc
'ride
October 20,89
Date Application Si(nad
Sigsvature of Applicwt
North Carolina General Statute 143--215,6(b)(2) rovides that: Any person
whornlymak
any false etate:sent representation, or cartific�on in any apFreport,
or other'docum.ant files=or required to ba maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the.
Environmental Management Commission i.mipIs an33ng that Article, or who falsifies, tampers 1. i
or knovly renders inaccurate any recording or lsonitoring 4pvice or method required to be
operated or aitx4ained under AFt;iale 21'.ot• regulstiott.3.of them Environmental Management Cow -
• Implementing 7 ementing that Article, shall 'b •' ty, of a ii®damaahor puniahl ble bye tine sot to exc.(
S1O,000, or by Imprisonmgat not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 pr
A pt:nis; meet by a fine of•not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not norm that 5 years, or bc•
;{.r a similar offense.)

L C. DEPT. OF NA
RESOURCES AND
CO;KJ11TY DEVELOPMENT
JUL 2 3 1992
GkYISI)'K 7F TitPE E=.TA1 BAN;6EIIElIj
)111ORES`.ILL REUI NAL OFFICE
RECEIVED
AUG 0 9 1989
P� ) & G.RING
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's' aye `*
4600000 a
AUG 8 1989
Specifications
for
CITY OF
ALBEMARLE
Water/Sewer
Utilities
Department
TUCKERTOWN
WATER
TREATMENT
PLANT
Contract
No. 1 General
No. 2 HVAC
No. 3 Plumbing
No. 4 Electrical
Albemarle
North Carolina
March 1989
Bid Request No. 89-6
HDR Engineering Inc.
of North Carolina

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01 6810 SECTION 02200 01
02 02
03 EARTHWORK 03
04 04
05 05
06 PART 1 - GENERAL 06
07 07
08 1.01 DESCRIPTION 08
09 09
10 A. General: 10
11 1. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and 11
12 services for all earthwork, as indicated, in accordance 12
13 with provisions of Contract Documents. 13
14 2. Completely coordinate with work of all other trades. 14
15 3. Although such work is not specifically indicated, furnish 15
16 and install all supplementary or miscellaneous items, 16
17 appurtenances and devices incidental to or necessary for 17
18 a sound, secure and complete installation. 18
19 4. See Division 1 for General Requirements. 19
20 20
21 1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE 21
22 22
23 A. Perform all work in accordance with requirements of local and 23
24 state codes, with requirements of OSHA, and in accordance 24
25 with federal requirements. 25
26 26
27 8. Reference.Standards: 27
28 28
29 Tests for the Moisture Density Relations of Soils and 29
30 Soil Aggregate Mixtures Using a 5.5 LB Rammer and a 12 IN 30
31 Drop - ASTM D698. 31
32 32
33 Tests for Moisture Density Relations of Soils and Soil 33
34 Aggregate Mixtures Using a 10 LB Rammer and a 18 IN Drop 34
35 - ASTM D1557. 35
36 36
37 Test Methods for Maximum Index Density of Soils Using 37
38 a Vibratory Table -.ASTM D4253. 38
39 39
40 Test Methods for Minimum Index Density of Soils and 40
41 Calculation of Relative Density - ASTM D4254. 41
42 42
43 Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes - ASTM 43
44 D2487. 44
45 45
46 C. Erosion and Sediment Control: Comply with requirements of 46
47 Section 01560. 47
48 48
49 D. Site Clearing: Comply with requirements of Section 02110. 49
50 50
51 E. Topsoiling and Finished Grading: Comply with requirements of 51
52 Section 02260. 52
53 53
54 1.03 SUBMITTALS 54
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03 A. See Section 01340. 03
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05 B. Submit to Soils Engineer, for approval, source and samples of ,05
06 fill and backfill materials. 06
07 07
08 C. Submit to Soils Engineer, for approval, source and samples of 08
09 borrow materials. 09
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12 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 12
13 13
14 2.01 MATERIALS 14
15 - 15
16 A. Fill and Backfill: Selected material approved by Soils 16
17 Engineer from site excavation or from off site borrow. 17
18 18
19 B. Fill Material Under Foundations: 19
20 1. •Partially weathered rock from site excavation. 20
21 2. Off -site borrow material consisting of a well graded 21
22 granular material having less than 10 percent by weight 22
23 passing a No.200 sieve. 23
24 3. Fill material used shall be approved by Soils Engineer 24
25 prior to placement. 25
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27 C. Backfill Next to Structures: 27
28 1. Sandy silty soils approved by Soils Engineer from site 28
29 excavation or approved off -site borrow. 29
30 30
31 D. Granular Backfill Where Indicated: 31
32 1. Well graded granular material having less than 10 percent 32
33 by weight passing a No.200 sieve. 33
34 34
35 E. Granular Fill Under Floor Slabs -On -Grade and Granular Fill 35
36 Under Foundation Slabs Where Indicated on the Plans: Clean, 36
37 crushed, nonporous rock, crushed or uncrushed gravel 37
38 complying with ASTM C33 gradation.size No.67 or 57. 38
39 39
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41 PART 3 - EXECUTION 41
42 42
43 3.01 PROTECTION 43
44 44
45 A. Protect existing surface and subsurface features on site and 45
46 adjacent to site as follows: 46
47 .1. Provide barricades, coverings, or other types of 47
48 protection necessary to prevent damage to existing items 48
49 indicated to remain in place. 49
50 2. Protect and maintain bench marks, monuments or other 50
51 established reference points and property corners. If 51
52 disturbed or destroyed, replace at own expense to full ' 52
53 satisfaction of Owner and controlling agency. 53
54 3. Verify location and existence of utilities. Omission or 54
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01 inclusion of utility items does not constitute 01
02 non-existence or definite location. Secure and examine 02
03 local utility records for location data. 03
04 a. Take necessary precautions to protect existing 04
05 utilities from damage due to any construction 05
06 activity. Repair damages to utility items at own 06
07 expense. 07
08 4. Provide full access to public and private premises, fire 08
09 hydrants, street crossings, sidewalks and other points as 09
10 designated by Owner to prevent serious interruption of 10
11 travel. 11
12 5. Maintain stockpiles and excavations in such a manner to 12
13 prevent inconvenience or damage to structures on site or 13
14 adjoining property. 14
15 6. Avoid surcharge or excavation procedures which can result 15
16 in heaving, caving or slides. 16
17 17
18 B. Legally dispose of waste materials off site. Burning, as a 18
19 means of waste disposal, is not permitted. 19
20 20
21 3.02 SITE EXCAVATION AND GRADING 21
22 22
23 A. The work includes all operations in connection with 23
24 excavation, borrow, construction of fills and embankments, 24
25 rough grading, and disposal of excess materials in connection 25
26 with the preparation of the sites for construction of the 26
27 proposed facilities. 27
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29 B. Perform excavation and grading as required by the Drawings. 29
30 1. Drawings may indicate both existing grade and finished 30
31 grade required for construction of project. Stake out 31
32 all units, structures, piping, roads, parking areas and 32
33 walks and establish their elevations. Perform other 33
34 layout work required. Replace property corner markers to 34
35 original location if disturbed or destroyed. 35
36 2. Protection of existing facilities: Maintain existing 36
37 utility lines (either overhead or underground), 37
38 sidewalks, structures, pavement indicated on Drawings or 38
39 mentioned in Specifications, free of damage. Any item 39
40 known or unknown or not properly located that is 40
41 inadvertently damaged shall be repaired to original 41
42 condition. Notify Owner of any utility damage at once so 42
43 that emergency measures may be taken. All repairs to be 43
44 made and paid for by Contractor. 44
45 3. Preparation of ground surface for embankments or fills: 45
46 Before fill is started, remove topsoil and scarify to a 46
47 minimum depth of 6 IN all proposed embankment and fill 47
48 areas under proposed roads, parking lots, or streets. 48
49 All areas receiving fill should be benched where ground 49
50 surface is steeper than one vertical to five horizontal. 50
51 Benches should be a minimum of 8 FT into the embankment. 51
52 The face of the benched area should be sloped to a 1 on 1 52
53 slope. 53
54 4. Protection of finish grade: During construction, shape 54
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01 and -drain embankment and excavations. Maintain ditches 01
02 and drains to provide drainage at all times. Protect 02
03 graded areas against action of elements prior to 03
04 acceptance of work. Reestablish grade where settlement 04
05 or erosion occurs. 05
06 06
07 C. Borrow: Provide necessary amount of approved fill compacted 07
08 to density equal to that indicated in this Specification. 08
09 Include cost of all borrow material in original proposal. 09
10 Fill material to be approved by Soils Engineer prior to 10
11 placement. 11
12 12
13 D. Construct embankments and. fills as required by the Drawings: 13
14 1. Construct embankments and fills at locations and to lines 14
15 of grade indicated. Completed fill shall correspond to 15
16 shape of typical cross section or contour indicated 16
17 regardless of method used to show shape, size, and extent 17
18 of line and grade of completed work. 18
19 2. Provide fill material which is free from roots, organic 19
20 matter, trash, frozen material, and stones having maximum 20
21 dimension greater than 6 IN. Insure that stones larger 21
22 than 4 IN, are not placed in upper 6 IN of fill or 22
23 embankment. Do not place material in layers greater than 23
24 8 IN loose thickness. Place layers horizontally and 24
25 compact each layer prior to placing additional fill. 25
26 3. Compact by sheepsfoot, pneumatic rollers, vibrators, or 26
27 by other equipment as required to obtain specified • 27
28 density. Control moisture for each layer necessary to 28
29 meet requirements of compaction. 29
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31 3.03 ROCK EXCAVATION 31
32 32
33 A. The use of explosives shall be limited to the magnitude and 33
34 location of the charge that will not cause damage to adjacent 34
35 existing construction and utilities through shock vibrations 35
36 or other stress loadings. Provide adequate blanket 36
37 protection to ensure that there will not be fragments of rock 37
38 or other debris flying through the air when discharging 38
39 explosives. Any damage to existing construction or other 39
40 features caused by blasting operations to be repaired and 40
41 paid for.by Contractor. 41
42 1. Explosive permits shallibe obtained as required. 42
43 43
44 B. Contractor's blasting plans and techniques shall be reviewed 44
45 and approved by the Soils Engineer prior to blasting. 45
46 46
47 C. Where explosives and blasting are used, all laws and 47
48 ordinances of municipal, state and Federal agencies relating 48
49 to the use of explosives shall be complied with. All 49
50 blasting shall be performed by qualified personnel and proper 50
51 precautions shall be taken to protect persons, property or 51
52 the work from damage or injury from blast or explosion. A 52
53 preblast survey shall be conducted by the Contractor in the 53
54 company of the Soils Engineer to aid in determining any 54
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01 damage caused by blasting. 01
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03 3.04 ROADWAYS 03
04 04
05 A. Strip entire subgrade of new roadways of all topsoil and 05
06 other organic material to a minimum of 5 FT outside toe of 06
07 slope 07
08' 1. Establish topsoil stockpile separate from other 08
09 stockpiles. 09
10 2. Undercut soft, near surface soils in localized portions 10
11 of the site as determined in the field by an experienced 11
12 Engineer. 12
13 13
14 B. Proofroll entire alignment of new roadway with a loaded dump 14
15 truck or similar pneumatic tired vehicle. 15
16 1. Minimum loaded weight of proofrolling vehicle shall be 20 16
17 tons. 17
18 2. Proofroll exposed areas with four passes, two passes 18
19 perpendicular to the proceeding ones, under the 19
20 observation of a Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Soil 20
21 Technician. 21
22 3. Undercut to suitable soil any areas that deflect, rut, or 22
23 pump excessively during proofrolling or fail to "tighten 23
24 up" after successive passes. 24
25 4. Provide undercut areas with suitable compacted fill:as 25
26 determined by the Soils Engineer. 26
27 5. Begin final site grading upon Soils Engineer's approval 27
28 of completed proofrolling procedures. 28
29 6. Repeat proofrolling with at least one pass in each 29
30 direction immediately prior to placing of base coarse 30
31 material, if construction progresses during wet weather. 31
32 32
33 C. Fill Material and Placement: See Article 3.06. 33
34 34
35 3.05 RESERVOIR 35
36 36
37 A. Undercut topsoil to a minimum depth of 6 IN to remove any 37
38 undesirable material as determined by the Soils Engineer. 38
39 39
40 B. Suitability of liner material will be determined by 40
41 classification testing performed by an experienced 41
42 Geotechnical Engineer working closely with the Earthwork 42
43 Contractor. 43
44 1. Stockpile liner material separately from general fill. 44
45 2. Liner material shall consist of a soil free of organics 45
46 and debris with a plasticity index of less than 25. 46
47 3. Liner material shall be free of ripped materials, 47
48 excessive rock fragments, boulders, cobbles, or organic 48
49 material. 49
50 4. Bottom and side slopes of liner shall consist of a 4 IN 50
51 thick layer of smooth recompacted liner material. 51
52 52
53 C. Placement of Liner Material: See Article 3.06. 53
54 54
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01 D. Embankment Material and Placement: See Article 3.06. 01
02 02
03 3.06 FILL MATERIAL AND PLACEMENT FOR RESERVOIR 03
04 04
05 A. Fill material shall consist of a clean soil free of organics 05
06 and debris with a plasticity index of less than 25. 06
07 1. Excavated -on site soil consisting of plastic clayey 07
08 materials shall not be suitable for structural fill 08
09 except in deep fill (greater than 6 FT) areas in 09
10 roadways. 10
11 2. Proposed fill shall have a maximum dry density of at 11
12 least 90 LBS per cubic foot as determined by a Standard 12
13 Proctor,Compaction Test, ASTM D698-78. 13
14 14
15 B. Place fill material in loose lifts not exceeding 8 IN in 15
16 thickness and compact to at least 95 percent of its Standard 16
17 Proctor maximum dry density. 17
18 1. Compact fill material within 1 FT of underside of paved 18
19 surfaces and floor slabs to at least 100 percent of 19
20 Standard Proctor for additional support. 20
21 2. Perform field density tests including one -point Proctor 21
22 ' verification tests on the fill material as it is being 22
23 placed at a frequency determined by an experienced 23
24 Geotechnical Engineer to verify compaction criteria. 24
25 25
26 3.07 COMPACTION TESTING AND CONTROL 26
27 27
28 A. Moisture density relations required for all materials that 28
29 are to be compacted to be as established by Soils Engineer. 29
30 30
31 B. Extent of compaction testing will be as necessary to assure 31
32 compliance with Specifications. 32
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34 C. Give a minimum of 24 HR advance notice toSolis Engineer 34
35 when ready for compaction or subgrade testing and inspection. 35
36 36
37 D. Should any moisture density test fail to meet Specification 37
38 requirements, perform corrective work as necessary. 38
39 39
40 E. Contractor shall pay for all costs associated with corrective 40
41 work and retesting resulting from failing tests. 41
42 42
43 3.08 COMPACTION DENSITY REQUIREMENTS 43
44 44
45 A. Perform compaction of soils and all work associated with that 45
46 effort with equipment designed for and suitable to provide 46
47 the compaction requirements. 47
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49 B. Obtain approval of Soils Engineer with regard to suitability 49
50 of soils and acceptable subgrade prior to subsequent 50
51 operations. 51
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53 C. Provide dewatering system necessary to successfully complete 53
54 compaction and construction requirements. 54
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D. Remove frozen loose, wet or soft material and replace with
suitable material as directed by Soils Engineer.
E. Stabilize subgrade with well graded granular materials as
directed by Soils Engineer.
F. Assure by results of testing that compaction densities comply
with the following requirements:
1. Sitework:
LOCATION COMPACTION DENSITY
Under Paved Areas,
Sidewalks and Piping:
Cohesive Soils
Cohesionless Soils
Unpaved Areas:
Cohesive Soils
Cohesionless Soils
2. Structures:
LOCATION
Inside of structures
under foundations, under
equipment support pads,
and under slabs -on -grade:
Outside structures next
to walls, piers, columns
and any other structure
exterior member:
3. Specific areas:
LOCATION
Outside structures under
equipment support
foundations:
100 percent, ASTM D698
75 percent relative density
per ASTM D4253 and D4254
85 percent, ASTM 0698
60 percent relative density
per ASTM D4253 and D4254
COMPACTION DENSITY
100 percent, ASTM 0698
95 percent, ASTM D698
COMPACTION DENSITY
• 98 percent, ASTM D698
3.09 EXCAVATION, FILLING, AND BACKFILLING FOR STRUCTURES
A. General:
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01 to, excavation for structures, removal of underground 01
02 obstructions and undesirable material, backfilling, 02
03 filling, and fill, backfill, and subgrade compaction. 03
04 2. Obtain fill and backfill material necessary to produce 04 •
05 grades required. Materials and source to be approved by 05
06 Soils Engineer. Excavated material approved by Soils 06
07 Engineer may also be used for fill and backfill. 07
08 3. In this Section of the Specifications, the word 08
09 "foundations" includes footings, base slabs, foundation 09
10 walls, mat foundations, grade beams, and any other 10
11 support placed directly on soil. 11
12 4. In the paragraphs of this Section of the Specifications, 12
13 the word "soil" also includes any type of rock subgrade 13
14 that may be present at or below existing subgrade levels. 14
15 15
16 B. Excavation Requirements for Structures: 16
17 1. General. Do not commence excavation for foundations for 17
18 structures until: 18
19 a. Soils Engineer approves that all topsoil and other 19
20 unsuitable and undesirable material have been removed 20
21 from existing subgrade. 21
22 b. Soils Engineer approves that density and moisture 22
23 content of site area compacted fill material meets 23
24 requirements of Specifications. 24
25 c. Architect/Engineer grants approval to begin 25
26 excavations. P6
27 2. Dimensions: Excavate to elevations and dimensions 27
28 indicated or specified; allow additional space as 28
29 required for construction operations and inspection of 29
30 foundations. 30
31 3. Removal of obstructions and undesirable materials in 31
32 excavation includes, but is not necessarily limited to, 32
33 removal of old foundations, existing construction, 33
34 unsuitable subgrade soils, expansive type soils, and any 34
35 other materials which may be concealed beneath present 35
36 grade, as required to execute work indicated on Drawings. 36
37 If undesirable material and obstructions are encountered 37
38 during excavation, remove material and replace as 38
39 directed by Soils Engineer. 39
40 4. Level off bottoms of excavations to receive foundations, 40
41 floor slabs, equipment support pads, or compacted fill. 41
42 Remove loose materials and bring excavations into 42
43 approved condition to receive concrete or fill material. 43
44 Do not carry excavations lower than shown for foundations 44
45 except as directed by Soils Engineer or Architect/ 45
46 Engineer. If any part of excavations is carried below 46
47 required depth without authorization, maintain excavation 47
48 and start foundation from excavated level with concrete 48
49 of same strength as required for superimposed foundation, 49
50 and no extra compensation will be made to Contractor 50
51 therefor. 51
52 5. Make excavations large enough for working space, forms, 52
53 dampproofing, waterproofing, and inspection. 53
54 6. Notify Soils Engineer and Architect/Engineer as soon as 54
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01 excavation is completed in order that subgrades may be 01
02 inspected. Do not commence further construction until 02
03 subgrade under foundations, under floor slabs -on -grade, 03
04 and under equipment support pads has been inspected and 04
05 approved by the Soils Engineer as being free of 05
06 undesirable material, being of compaction density 06
07 required by this Specification, and being capable of 07
08 supporting the allowable foundation design bearing 08
09 pressures and superimposed foundation, fill, and building 09
10 loads to be placed thereon. 10
11 a. Subgrade shall be thoroughly proofrolled under the 11
12 observation of the Soils Engineer prior to placement 12
13 of fill. Proofrolling shall be done with a loaded 13
14 dump truck or pan, or other means approved by Soils 14
15 Engineer. The proofrolling procedure shall consist 15
16 of four complete passes of the exposed areas, with 16
17 two of the passes being in a direction perpendicular 17
18 to the preceding ones. Any areas which deflect, rut, 18
19 or pump excessively after proofrolling shall be 19
20 undercut to suitable soils and replaced with approved 20
21 compacted soil. 21
22 b. Place fill material, foundations, floor slabs -on- 22
23 grade, and equipment support pads as soon as weather 23
24 conditions permit after excavation is completed, 24
25 inspected, and approved and after forms and 25
26 reinforcing are inspected and approved. Before 26
27 concrete or fill material is placed, protect approved 27
28 subgrade from becoming loose, wet, frozen, or soft 28
29 due to weather, construction operations, or other 29
30 reasons. 30
31 7. Dewatering. Where groundwater is or is expected to be 31
32 encountered during excavation, install a dewatering 32
33 system to prevent softening and disturbance of subgrade 33
34 below foundations and fill material, to allow foundations 34
35 and fill material to be placed in the dry, and to 35
36 maintain a stable excavation side slope. Groundwater 36
37 shall be maintained at least 3 FT below the bottom of any 37
38 excavation. Review soils investigation before beginning 38
39 excavation and determine where groundwater is likely to 39
40 be encountered during excavation. Employ dewatering 40
41 specialist for selecting and operating dewatering system. 41
42 Keep dewatering system in operation until dead load of 42
43 structure exceeds possible buoyant uplift force on 43
44 structure. Dispose of groundwater to an area which will 44
45 not interfere with construction operations or damage 45
46 existing construction. Install groundwater monitoring 46
47 wells as necessary. Shut off dewatering system at such a 47
48 rate to prevent a quick upsurge of water that might 48
49 weaken the subgrade. 49
50 8. Subgrade stabilization. If subgrade under foundations, 50
51 fiIl material, floor slabs -on -grade, or equipment support 51
52 pads is in a frozen, loose, wet, or soft condition before 52
53 construction is placed thereon, remove frozen, loose, 53
54 wet, or soft material and replace with approved compacted 54
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01 material as directed by Soils Engineer. Provide 01
02 compaction density of replacement material as stated in 02
03 this Specification Section. Loose, wet, or soft 03
04 materials, when approved by Soils Engineer, may be 04
05 stabilized by a compacted working mat of well graded 05
06 crushed stone. Compact stone mat thoroughly into 06
07 subgrade to avoid future migration of fines into the 07
08 stone voids. Remove and replace frozen materials as 08
09 directed by Soils Engineer. Method of stabilization 09
10 shall be performed as directed by Soils Engineer. Do not 10
11 place further construction on the repaired subgrades, 11
12 until the subgrades have been approved by the Soils 12
13 Engineer. 13
14 9. Do not place floor slabs -on -grade including equipment 14
15 support pads until subgrade below has been approved, 15
16 piping has been tested and approved, reinforcement 16
17 placement has been approved, and Contractor receives 17
18 approval to commence slab construction. Do not place 18
19 building floor slabs -on -grade including equipment support 19
20 pads when temperature of air surrounding the slab and 20
21 pads is or is expected to be below 40 DegF before 21
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25 structures from becoming damaged due to construction 25
26 operations or other reasons. Prevent subgrade under new 26
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30 11. Shoring. Shore, sheet pile, slope, or brace excavations 30
31 as required to prevent them from collapsing. Remove 31
32 shoring as backfilling progresses but only when banks are 32
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36 excavated areas or damaging structures. Maintain 36
37 excavations where foundations, floor slabs, equipment 37
38 support pads or fill material are to be placed free of 38
39 water. Provide pumping required to keep excavated spaces 39
40 clear of water during construction. Should any water be 40
41 encountered in the excavation, notify Architect/Engineer 41
42 and Soils Engineer. Provide free discharge of water by 42
43 trenches, pumps, wells, well points, or other means as 43
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06 base slabs, floor slabs, equipment support pads and piping. 06
07 1. General: Subgrade to receive fill or backfill shall be 07
08 free of undesirable material as determined by Soils 08
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11 Do not place any fill or backfill material until subgrade 11
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14 compacted to specified density. 14
15 2. Obtain approval of fill and backfill material and source 15
16 from Soils Engineer prior to placing the material. 16
17 3. Granular fill under floor slabs -on -grade: Place all 17
18 floor slabs -on -grade on a minimum of 6 IN of granular 18
19 fill unless otherwise indicated. Compact granular fill 19
20 to 75 percent relative density as determined by ASTM 20
21 D4253 and D4254. 21
22 4. Vapor barrier: Install a continuous vapor barrier under 22
23 floor slabs -on -grade as required by Section 07190 and 23
24 shown on Drawings. 24
25 5. Fill and backfill placement: Prior to placing fill and 25
26 backfill material, optimum moisture and maximum density 26
27 properties for proposed material shall be obtained from 27
28 Soils Engineer. Place fill and backfill material in thin 28
29 lifts as necessary to obtain required compaction density. 29
30 Compact material by means of equipment of sufficient size 30
31 and proper type to obtain specified density. Use hand 31
32 operated equipment for _filling and backfilling next to 32
33 walls. Do not place fill and backfill when the 33
34. temperature is less than 40 DegF and when subgrade to 34
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37 material, do not use water. 37
38 6. Where fill material is required below foundations, place 38
39 fill material, conforming to the required density and 39
40 moisture content, outside the exterior limits of 40
41 foundations located around perimeter of structure the 41
42 following horizontal distance whichever is greater: 42
43 a. As required to provide fill material to indicated 43
44 finished grade. 44
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46 c. Distance equal to depth of compacted fill below 46
47 bottom of foundations. 47
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03 material in thin lifts as necessary to obtain required 03
04 compaction density. Compact material with equipment of 04
05 proper type and size to obtain density specified. Use 05
06 only hand operated equipment for filling and backfilling 06
07 next to walls. Do not place fill or backfill material 07
08 when temperature is less than 40 DegF and when subgrade 08
09 to receive material is frozen, wet, loose, or soft. Use 09
10 vibratory equipment for compacting granular material; do 10
11 not use water. 11
12 2. Backfilling against walls: 12
13 a. Do not backfill around any part of structures until 13
14 each part has reached specified 28-day compressive 14
15 strength and backfill material has been approved. Do 15
16 not start backfilling until concrete forms have been 16
17 removed, trash removed from excavations, pointing of 17
18 masonry work, concrete finishing, dampproofing and 18
19 waterproofing have been completed. 19
20 •b. Bring backfill and fill up uniformly around the 20
21 structures and individual walls, piers, or columns, 21
22 3., Backfilling outside of structures under piping or paving: 22
23 When backfilling outside of structures requires placing 23
24 backfill material under piping or paving, the material 24
25 shall be placed from bottom of excavation to underside of 25
26 piping or paving at the density required for fill under 26
27 piping or paving as indicated in this section. This 27
28 compacted material shall extend transversely to the 28
29 centerline of piping or paving a horizontal distance each 29
30 side of the exterior edges of piping or paving equal to 30
31 the depth of backfill measured from bottom of excavation 31
32 to underside of piping or paving. Provide special 32
33 compacted bedding or compacted subgrade material under 33
34 piping or paving as required by other sections of these 34
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40 Construct stilling areas to settle and detain eroded 40
41 material. Remove eroded material washed off site. Clean 41
42 streets daily of any spillage of dirt, rocks or debris from 42
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RAW WATER RESERVOIR MEMBRANE LINER
- GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
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General:
1. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
services for furnishing and installing of high density
polyethylene membrane lagoon liner as indicated, in
accord with provisions of Contract Documents.
2. Completely coordinate with work of all other trades.
3. Although such work is not specifically indicated, furnish
and install all supplementary or miscellaneous items,
appurtenances and devices incidental to or necessary for
a sound, secure and complete installation.
4. See Division 1 for General Requirements.
Related Specification Sections include but are not
necessarily limited to:
1. Section 01010 - Specific Time Schedule.
2. Section 01062 - Major Equipment Suppliers.
3. Section 01600 - Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling.
4. Section 01601 - Job Conditions.
5. Section 02200 - Earthwork.
.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Reference Standards:
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
a. D1505, Density of Plastics by the Density -Gradient
Technique.
b. D1238, Flow Rates of Thermo -Plastics by Extrusion
Plastometer.
c. D638, Test Procedure for Tensile Strength at Break &
Yield and Elongation at Break & Yield.
d. D1004, Die C-Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film
and Sheeting.
e. D746, Procedure 8 - Test Method for Brittleness
Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact.
f. 3083, Standard Specification for Chloride Plastic
Sheeting for Pond Canal and Reservoir Lining.
g. D1693, Condition C. Test Procedure for Environmental
Stress Crack Resistance.
h. D1149, Test Procedure for Ozone Resistance.
2. FTMS 101B, Method 2065 - Puncture Resistance and
Elongation Test.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Membrane: The
manufacturer's field service representative(s) will be fully
commissioned and authorized by the manufacturer to do the
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04 surface for placement of the liner. 04
05 2. Instruct Installer manufacturer approved method of 05
06 installing HDPE membrane liner. 06
07 3. Observe and supervise installation of the HDPE membrane 07
08 liner to assure Installer conformance with the 08
09 manufacturer's approved installation technique. 09
10 4. Provide Owner with a written statement from the HOPE 10
11 membrane lining manufacturer that the liner has been 11
12 installed properly and is ready for use by the Owner. 12
13 5. Utilize only materials and procedures recommended by the 13
14 HDPE membrane liner manufacturer. 14
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16 C. Installer and Fabricator Experience: 16
17 1. Supply resumes of supervisors and technicians. 17
18 Technicians shall have successfully installed at least 18
19 500,000 SF of HDPE liner for hydraulic purposes. 19
20 Supervisors shall have successfully installed at least 20
21 1,000,000 SF of HOPE liner for hydraulic purposes. 21
22 2. Ensure fabricating manufacturer is an experienced firm 22
23 customarily engaged in factory -fabricating HDPE lining 23
24 and has successfully manufactured at least 10,000,000 SF 24
25 of similar liner material for hydraulic lining 25
26 installations. 26
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28 1.03 SUBMITTALS 28
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30 A. See Section 01340. 30
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33 certification that liner meets membrane performance criteria 33
34 specified herein. Include factory seam strength 34
35 certification. 35
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38 specifications. Specifications will give full details of 38
39 minimum physical properties and test methods used, site 39
40 seaming methods, and a certificate confirming compliance of 40
41 the material with the minimum specifications. 41
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43 D. Provide complete written instructions for the storage, 43
44 handling, installation, and seaming of the liner in - 44
45 compliance with this Specification and the conditions of 45
46 manufacturer's warranty. 46
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48 E. Supply complete written instructions for the repair of HDPE 48
49 material. 49
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52 sheet layout with proposed size, number, position, and 52
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02 complete details and/or methods for anchoring the lining at 02
03 top of slope, making field joints, seals at structures, and 03
04 providing perimeter vents, etc. 04
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06 G. Provide list of references for Contractor installing liner. 06
07 References shall include name, address, and telephone number 07
08 of person to contact regarding previous installation of 08
09 liners and square footage of lining installed at each 09
10 location. References shall be used by Engineer to verify 10
11 that Contractor meets the experience requirements specified 11
12 herein. 12
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14 H. Submit a written statement certifying that the surface on 14
15 which the membrane is to be installed is acceptable before 15
16 commencing work. 16
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18 I. Submit a written statement from the HDPE membrane lining 18
19 supplier that the liner has been installed properly and is 19
20 ready for use by the Owner. 20
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23 installer. 23
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28 2.01 ACCEPTABLE SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS 28
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30 A. Acceptable HOPE Suppliers and Fabricating Manufacturers: 30
31 Subject to compliance with the specifications, the following 31
32 suppliers and manufacturers are approved: 32
33 1. Gundle Lining Systems, Inc. 33
34 2. National Seal Co. 34
35 3. Schlegel Lining Technology, Inc. 35
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39 A. Furnish FDA approved for potable water membrane liner 39
40 consisting of 40 mil HDPE material manufactured of new, first 40
41 quality products designed and manufactured specifically for 41
42 the purpose of potable water storage within earthen 42
43 embankments. 43
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45 8. Fabricate liner so that it is free of holes, blisters, 45
46 undispersed raw materials, or any sign of contamination by 46
47 foreign matter. 47
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50 criteria in Article 2.03, "Minimum Design Criteria." 50
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Furnish welding material of a type recommended and supplied
by the liner manufacturer and in the original sealed
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F. Each container of welding material shall have an indelible
label bearing the brand name, manufacturer's mark number, and
complete directions as to proper storage.
2.03 MINIMUM DESIGN CRITERIA
A. Design liner to seal the raw water reservoir to prevent
leakage out. If leakage occurs, it shall not exceed 1/32 IN
of water per day. Engineer may require leakage testing by
the Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, if leakage is
apparent or expected.
B. Provide liner that meets or exceeds the following criteria:
1. Finished HDPE liner, 40 mil thickness:
PROPERTY TEST METHODS
Density
Max Flow Index
Tensile Strength
at Break
Tensile Strength
at Yield
Elongation at
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Elongation at
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Tear Resistance
Initiation
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Soil Burial
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Yield
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ASTM D1505
ASTM D1238
Condition E
ASTM D638 Type IV
Dumbbell at 2 ipm
ASTM D1004 Die C
ASTM D746
Procedure B
ASTM D3083 using
ASTM D638 Type IV
Dumbbell at 2 ipm
TEST VALUE
0.94 gm/cc,
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0.3 g/10 minute,
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160 LBS/IN width,
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95 LB/IN width,
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700%, minimum
13%, minimum
30 LBS, minimum
-112 degF, no
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ASTM D1693
Condition C
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FTMS 101B 44 LBS,
Method 2065 maximum
3.01 ERECTION/INSTALLATION/APPLICATION
A. Earthwork:
1. Meet all requirements of Section 02200, Earthwork, except
as specified herein.
2. Remove all vegetation and stubble from areas to be lined.
3. All surfaces to be lined shall be free of all sharp
stones, rocks, and other objects which may damage the
liner.
4. All earth materials, whether native or imported, shall be
approved by the Engineer.
5. Compact and roll surfaces for smoothness by a vibratory
steel wheel roller.
6. Adequately dewater all areas receiving liners to allow
compaction of materials at optimum moisture conditions as
required by the Soils Engineer to allow proper
installation of the liners, and to prevent uplifting of
the liners prior to sewage or water filling the lagoons.
7. 0verexcavate all existing areas to a depth of 4 IN and
recompact material to 95 percent of maximum modified dry
density in strict accordance with ASTM D698.
8. Apply a 4 IN minimum layer of onsite mortar free of rock,
cobbles, roots, sod or other organic matter uniformly
over entire area to be lined and compact to 95 percent by
ASTM D698 and as selected by Geotechnical Engineer.
9. Install HDPE membrane liner as specified herein.
10. Provide anchor trenches at perimeter of lining as shown
on Drawings or recommended by liner manufacturer and
approved by Engineer.
B. Liner Installation:
1. Lay out and overlap individual panels of liner material
by a minimum of 2 IN prior to welding.
2. Clean and prepare area to be welded according to
procedures established by the material manufacturer.
3. Weld all sheeting together by means of integration of the
extrudate bead with the lining material.
4. Ensure composition of extrudate is identical to the
lining material.
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06 utilize the extrusion fusion process. 06
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10 8. Gas vents. Provide gas vents at upper edges of membrane 10
11 liner. Construct gas vent flaps to prevent water from 11
12 entering vent due to wave action. Space vents 50 FT on 12
13 center around perimeter of lagoons. 13
14 9. Miscellaneous. 14
15 a. Provide 4 IN thick, 2000 psi, concrete pads centered 15
16 at all pipe inlets and outlets. Place a double layer 16
17 of membrane under all pads. 17
18 b. Attach and seal liner at all protrusions through 18
19 liner, including pipes, pipe supports, concrete 19
20 structures, etc. as shown on Drawings. Use of 20
21 manufacturer's recommended details shall be subject 21
22 to approval by the Engineer. 22
23 c. Provide emergency escape ladders constructed of 1 FT 23
24 long strips of extrudate bead welded to liner by 24
25 integration of the extrudate bead with the lining 25
26 material. Apply first bead 1 FT from toe of slope of 26
27 the reservoir and continue to top of liner with a 27
28 vertical spacing of 2 FT between each bead. 28
29 Construct ladders 100 FT OC completely around the 29
30- reservoir.. 30
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33 1. Employ on -site physical non-destructive testing on all 33
34 welds to ensure watertight homogeneous seams. 34
35 2. Ensure all seams are inspected by quality control 35
36 technician and that any defective areas are marked and 36
37 repaired in accordance with HDPE repair procedures. 37
38 3. Run a test weld on fragment pieces of liner material from 38
39 each seaming apparatus at the start of each day, mid -day 39
40 and anytime equipment is shut down. 40
41. 'a. Make trial seams under same condition as actual 41
42 seams. 42
43 b. Make seam sample at least 3 FT long by 1 FT wide with 43
44 seam centered lengthwise with overlap of 4 IN 44
45 nominal; 3 IN minimum. 45
46 c. Cut two adjoining specimens each 1 IN wide from trial 46
47 seam sample. 47
48 4. Test specimens respectively in shear and peel using field 48
49 tensometer. 49
50 a. Repeat the test if a sample fails on the seam. 50
51 b. Repeat the entire process if the additional sample 51
52 fails. 52
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04 1. Any areas showing injury due to excessive scuffing, 04
05 puncture, or distress from any cause shall be replaced or 05
06 repaired with an additional piece of HPDE membrane. 06
07 2. Any seam areas with "fish mouths" will be cut, 07
08 overlapped, and an extrusion weld applied. 08
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03 INCLINED PLATE CLARIFIERS 03
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05 PART 1 - GENERAL 05
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07 1.01 DESCRIPTION 07
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09 A. General: 09
10 1. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and 10
11 services for all inclined plate clarifiers as 11
12 indicated, in accord with provisions of Contract 12
13 Documents. 13
14 2. Completely coordinate with work of all other trades. 14
15 3. Although such work is not specifically indicated, 15
16 furnish and install all supplementary or miscellaneous 16
17 items, appurtenances and devices incidental to or 17
18 necessary for a sound, secure and complete 18
19 installation. 19
20 4. See Division 1 for General Requirements. 20
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22 B. Components of inclined plate clarifier consist of but is 22
23 not necessarily limited to: 23
24 1. Rapid mix tank and variable speed drive (SCR) mixer. 24
25 2. Flocculator tank and variable speed drive (mechanical) 25
26 flocculator. 26
27 3. Inclined plate clarifier. 27
28 4. Support frame and appurtenances. 28
29 5. Sludge level element and transmitter/indicator. 29
30 6. Sludge storage hopper. 30
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36 Section 09905 painting 36
37 Section 01600 product delivery, storage, and handling 37
38 Section 01601 job conditions 38
39 Section 01340 submittals 39
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42 provided as an integrated operating system. Provide 42
43 single source coordination responsibility through the 43
44 manufacturer. System shall include but not necessarily be 44
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46 1. System to mix flocculant into influent waste water. .46
47 2. Inclined plate clarifier with capacity to provide 47
48 continuous effluent quality with polymer addition of 48
49 less than 20 mg/liter suspended solids when treating 49
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02 2. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) 02
03 Standards. 03
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06 1. Laboratory settling tests on waste water adjusted to 06
07 clarifier influent conditions. 07
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11 A. See Section 01340. 11
12 1. Submit 2.02A - Materials specification chart. 12
13 2. Submit 2.03 - Minimum design criteria. 13
14 3. Plans and elevations, a general arrangement drawing. 14
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16 B. Warranties. 16
17 1. Submit warranties to owner, including clarifier, as 17
18 well as ancillary components such as mixers, drives, 18
19 motors and control components. 19
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21 C. Certifications. 21
22 1. Submit certification to owner that the site 22
23 preparation, handling and installation meet equipment 23
24 manufacturer's warranty requirements. 24
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29 required for flow paths and gradients necessary for 29
30 correct installation. 30
31 1. Provide for local seismic conditions. 31
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34 including structural support slab. 34
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39 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS 39
40 A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, the 40
41 following manufacturers are acceptable: 41
42 I. Parkson (MOdel No. 860155). 42
43 2. Passavant (Model No. DRT(H)-0870-55-210). 43
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06 Peak Flow Rate 300 GPM 06
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08 Total Suspended Solids (TSS Influent, mg/1) 500 10,000 08
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32 2.04 EQUIPMENT 32
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34 A. Flash Mixer. Provide flash mixer with stainless steel 34
35 propeller and shaft. Furnish with 1/3 TEFP HP drive 35
36 supports. Design for easy access to the drive. 36
37 37
38 B. Flocculator. Provide flocculator with multiple sets of 38
39 redwood paddles. Furnish with 3/4 TEFC HP SCR drive. 39
40 Provide supports and walkways for easy access to the 40
41 equipment. 41
42 42
43 C. Provide a minimum of 850 sq. ft. of total projected 43
44 plate area. Plates shall meet either of the following: 44
45 45
46 1. Furnish plates 0.09" thick, 10 foot long by 2 foot 46
47 wide. Run continuous PVC I -Bean stiffeners the full 47
48 length of the plates placed on a maximum of 12 IN 48
49 centers. Supply rigid plate pack assemblies held 49
50 together with nylon clips. 50
51 2. Furnish 80 FRP plates in two rows, each 2 FT x 10 FT. 51
52 Attach plate by plastic rivets to a grid of welded 52
53 steel angles and design to be individually removable. 53
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01 D. Provide a hopper vibrator pack, externally -driven to 01
02 improve.sludge transport. 02
03 03
04 E. Provide clarifier with access ladders and platforms. 04
05 05
06 F. Supply with overflow launders above the top of the plates ` 06
07 and adjustable notch weir plates to allow uniform flow 07
08 distribution throughout the separator. 08
09 09
10 G. Provide a 20 IN diameter access manhole on one side of the 10
11 hopper. Also provide a minimum of three (3) 1 IN sample 11
12 taps on the other side of the hopper. Connections shall 12
13 be SCH 80 couplings and valves to be ball type. 13
14 14
15 H. Provide a sludge level probe capable of sensing the sludge 15
16 , blanket level and transmitting a signal for electric 16
17 operation of the sludge blowdown valve. 17
18 18
19 2.05 WELDING AND TESTING 19
20 20
21 A. Design weldments in general conformance with AWS Design 21
22 Standards. Use only continuous welds for all welds 22
23 including welding for stiffener welds. 23
24 24
25 B. Test all seal welds visually and by dye penetration. 25
26 26
27 2.06 SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING 27
28 28
29 A. Sandblast all carbon steel surfaces in accordance with 29
30 Steel Structures Painting Council Surface preparation ANSI 30
31 SSPC SP-6 (Commercial Blast Cleaning," latest edition. 31
32 32
33 B. Paint all carbon steel surfaces as follows: 33
34 34
35 1. One coat - 2 mils minimum DFT of Rust-01eum #9369 red 35
36 polyamide epoxy primer with clear catalyst activator. 36
37 2. One coat - 2 mils• minimum DFT of Rust-01eum A93-2510, 37
38 polyamide epoxy, safety blue, with clear catalyst 38
39 activator. 39
40 3. The minimum total DFT shall be 4 mils. 40
41 4. Apply paint in accordance with manufacturer's 41
42 recommendations. 42
43 43
44 '2.07 CONTROL PANEL 44
45 45
46 A. Provide NEMA 4X control panel for mixers, flocculator, 46
47 sludge blanket level indicator, and hopper vibration pack. 47
48 48
49 B. Panel to include H-O-A switch and individual switches for 49
50 electrical equipment. 50
51 51
52 C. Include a timer and contact to close the sludge blowdown 52
53 valve after opening by the sludge blanket level indicator. 53
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01 PART 3 - EXECUTION 01
02 02
03 3.01 INSTALLATION/APPLICATION/ERECTION 03
04 04
05 A. Install clarifier consistent with equipment manufacturer's 05
06 instructions. Follow installation procedures to insure 06
07 that manufacturer's warranty is not voided. 07
08 08
09 8. Anchor bolts will be sized for seismic conditions as 09
10 specified in the National Building Code. 10
11 11
12 3.02 SHIPMENT 12
13 13
14 A. Ship clarifier completely preassembled. 14
15 15
16 B. Preassemble other parts to largest extent possible. 16
17 17
18 3.03 INSTALLATION 18
19 19
20 A. Contractor shall install mechanical and electrical 20
21 equipment and provide necessary field painting. 21
22 22
23 B. Install on grout pad, minimum 1-1/2 IN thick. 23
24 24
25 C. Electrical contractor to bring power to control panel and 25
26 run wires to blowdown valve. 26
27 27
28 D. Field assembly shall require only bolting together of 28
29 marked components. 29
30 30
31 3.04 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 31
32 32
33 A. Equipment supplier to submit projected polymer dosage 33
34 rates and types of polymer required. 34
35 35
36 3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 36
37 37
38 A. Employ and pay for services of equipment manufacturer's 38
39 field service representative(s) to: 39
40 40
41 1. Inspect equipment covered by these specifications. 41
42 2. Supervise any adjustments and installation checks. 42
43 3. Conduct startup of equipment and perform operational 43
44 checks. 44
45 4. Provide Owner with a written statement that 45
46 manufacturer's equipment has been installed properly, 46
47 started up, and is ready for operation by Owner's 47
48 personnel. 48
49 5. Instruct Owner's personnel for a minimum of two (2) 49
50 days in one (1) trip at job site on operation and 50
51 maintenance of the clarifier. 51
52 52
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