NC0003450_Permit Issuance_20030408

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNING COVER :SHEET
NC0003450
Wallace Plant WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:Lit
Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Correspondence
Owner Name Change
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
April 8, 2003
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Michael F. Easley, Govemor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, Director
Division of Water Quality
April 8, 2003
Mr. Paul Parker, Public Works Director
Town of Wallace
316 East Murray Street
P.O. Box 849
Wallace, North Carolina 28466
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit No. NC0003450
Town of Wallace WWTP #2
(formerly Stevcoknit)
NCSR 1939 in Wallace
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Parker:
The Division of Water Quality (the Division) hereby transmits the approved final NPDES permit for the
subject site. 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, 1994, or as subsequently amended.
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Waste Flow and Characterization. The Division hereby renews this permit for a dormant facility
without the benefit of flow or waste characterization. The Division understands that Wallace acquired
the subject site from industry, and further understands that Wallace intends to resell it to industry, or
ay utilize it to serve future customers discharging domestic wastes, commercial wastes, industrial
w ties, or some combination thereof. Therefore, as a Special Condition to this permit, Wallace shall
/submit an updated wastestream characte ' ation 90 days prior to startup, so that the Division may
modify this permit, as appropriate t• t' a '' arge [see Special Condition, A.(3.)]. Although this
/permit reflects the previous flow o 4.2 MGD this flow rate remains to be determined.
11 41
ed that future discharge is contingent on relocating Outfall
Relocating Outfalf 001. Please be
001 from Little Rockfish Creek to Rockfish Creek mainstem [see permit map and Special Condition
A.(4)]. Prior to any discharge from this facility, the Town of Wallace must make formal request to the
Division for Authorization to Construct (ATC), to include all appurtenant plans and specification
for relocating this outfall (see NPDES web site for ATC guidance documents).
The Division has made the following additional changes to your previous permit.
• Weekly Average Ammonia Limit -- In cooperation with EPA Region 4 and in accordance with
the Division's new ammonia policy, a Weekly Average ammonia limit has been added to the
permit (see Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements). This permit includes a Monthly
Average ammonia limit under summer flow conditions.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
NCDENR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

Town of Wallace
Wallace WWTP #2 (Formerly Stevecoknit)
NPDES Permit NC0003450
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• Annual Priority Pollutant Analyses -- The Division in cooperation with the EPA has included a
Special Condition to this permit providing for an annual Priority Pollutant Scan over the course of
this permit [see Special Condition, A.(2.)].
• Concerning Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Limit. Because the Division is finalizing a new
standard for TRC and expects to introduce TRC limits in permits statewide in the near future, a
TRC limit of 28 µg/L has been added to this permit. Prior to startup, the Division recommends that
the Town of Wallace install de -chlorination facilities or evaluate alternate means of effluent
disinfection.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
after receiving this letter. Your request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and must be filed with the office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made,
this permit shall be final and binding.
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division may
require modification, or revocation and re -issuance of this permit. Please notice that this permit does not
affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local governments.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Joe Corporon at
[[e-mail]] or call [phone], extension 597.
Respectfully,
.DRIGINAL SIGNED IS,:
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, PE.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
EPA Region 4
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit

Permit NC0003450
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
(NPDES)
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,
Town of Wallace
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from outfalls located at the
Wallace Wastewater Treatment Plant #2
(formerly Stevcoknit)
NCSR 1939 in Wallace
Duplin County
to receiving waters designated as the Rockfish Creek within the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III
hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2007.
Signed this day April 8, 2003.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, PE, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Wallace
is hereby authorized:
1. to continue operation of an existing 4.42 MGD domestic wastewater treatment facility
consisting of
• flow equalization,
• dual aeration basins in parallel,
• two secondary clarifiers,
• disinfection via chlorination,
• multimedia filters,
• filter backwash tank,
• effluent post aeration tank,
• aerated sludge digestion,
• sludge thickening, and sludge drying beds,
located at the Town of Wallace WWTP #2 (formerly Stevcoknit WWTP) on NCSR 1939 in
Wallace, Duplin County; and
2. to discharge from said treatment works, after receiving an Authorization to Construct for the
relocation of former Outfall 001 from Little Rockfish Creek, to the location specified (see
attached map) into Rockfish Creek, a class C-Sw water in the Cape Fear River Basin.

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Latitude: 34° 42 59" N State Grid/Quad: Wallace East, N.C.
Longitude: 77° 58' 43" W Permitted Flow: 4.42 MGD
Receiving Stream: Rockfish Creek Drainage Basin: Cape Fear River Basin
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NPDES Permit No. NC0003450
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning with the effective date, and lasting until permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge through Outfa11 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PARAMETERS
EFFLUENT
M :
Av : ge
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location'
Flow
4.42 MG '
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
(April 1-- October 31) 2
,
. g/L
7.5 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
(November 1— March 31) 2
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1— October 31)
1.0 mg/L
3.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1— March 31)
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 3
28 µg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 4
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH 5
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity 6
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Conductivity
Variable7
Grab
U, D
Temperature, °C
Variable7
Grab
U, D
Dissolved Oxygen
Variable7
Grab
U, D
Table Footnotes:
1. U: Upstream / D: Downstream (to be established at startup).
2. The monthly average effluent GODS and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of
the respective influent value (i.e., 85% removal is required).
3. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) shall be monitored only if chlorine is used to disinfect.
4. Daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not fall below 6.0 mg/L.
5. pH shall not fall below 6.0 nor exceed 9.0 standard units.
6. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 90 %; quarterly during January, April, July and October [see A. (2)].
7. Variable: instream sampling shall be collected upstream and downstream 3/week during the summer months
of June, July, August, and September; samples shall be collected weekly during the rest of the year.
Units:
mg/L = milligrams per liter ml = milliliter µg/L = micrograms per liter
BOD = biochemical oxygen demand NH3 as N = ammonia as nitrogen
Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
This permit contains addition Special Conditions [see A. (3.), A. (4.) and A. (5.)].

NPDES Permit No. NC0003450
SUPPLEMENT OT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 90%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, _quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed
during the months of January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure, performed as the first test of any single quarter, results in a failure or ChV below the permit
limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months, as
described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or
subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration
having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment
of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further
statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring
Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B
for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention:
Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after
the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name,
permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the
form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required
during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include
alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival,
minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the
initial monitoring.

NPDES Permit No. NC0003450
A. (3.) SPECIAL CONDITION -- EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
The penmittee shall perform Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed in the attached table (in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136). Samples
shall be collected in different calendar years, approximately annually, except to provide seasonal variation. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall
be
Ammonia (as N)
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene
Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether
Chlorine, total residual (TRC)
1,1-dichloroethylene
Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether
Dissolved oxygen
1,2-dichloropropane
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Nitrate/Nitrite
1,3-dichloropropylene
4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
Kjeldahl nitrogen
Ethylbenzene
Butyl benzyl phthalate
Oil and grease
Methyl bromide
2-chloronaphthalene
Phosphorus
Methyl chloride
4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether
Total dissolved solids
Methylene chloride
Chrysene
Hardness
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane
Di-n-butyl phthalate
Antimony
Tetrachloroethylene
Di-n-octyl phthalate
Arsenic
Toluene
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Beryllium
1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,2-dichlorobenzene
Cadmium
1,1,2-trichloroethane
1,3-dichlorobenzene
Chromium
Trichloroethylene
1,4-dichlorobenzene
Copper
Vinyl chloride
3,3-dichlorobenzidine
Lead
Acid -extractable Compounds
Diethyl phthalate
Mercury
P-chloro-m-creso
Dimethyl phthalate .
Nickel
2-chlorophenol
2,4-dinitrotoluene
Selenium
2,4-dichlorophenol
2,6-dinitrotoluene
Silver
2,4-dimethylphenol
1,2-diphenylhydrazine
Thallium
4,6-dinitro-o-cresol
Fluoranthene
Zinc
' 2,4-dinitrophenol
Fluorene
Cyanide
2-nitrophenol
Hexachlorobenzene
Total phenolic compounds
4-nitrophenol
Hexachlorobutadiene
Volatile Organic Compounds
Pentachlorophenol
Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Acrolein
Phenol
}lexachloroethane
Acrylonitrile
2,4,6-trichlorophenol
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Benzene
Base -neutral Compounds
Isophorone
Bromoform
Acenaphthene
Naphthalene
Carbon tetrachloride
Acenaphthylene
Nitrobenzene
Chlorobenzene
Anthracene
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
Chlorodibromomethane
Benzidine
N-nitrosodimethylamine
Chloroethane
Benzo(a)anthracene
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
2-chloroethylvinyl ether
Benzo(a)pyrene
Phenanthrene
Chloroform
3,4 benzofluoranthene
Pyrene
Dichlorobromomethane
Benzo(ghi)perylene
1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
1,1-dichloroethane
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
1,2-dichloroethane
Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane
The Permittee shall report test results within 90 days of sample collection to the Division in DWQ Form- DMR-PPA1 or other form approved by the
Director (see NPDES Unit web site). The report shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

NPDES Permit No. NC0003450
SUPPLEMENT OT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (4.) RELOCATION OF OUTFALL 001
Relocating Outfall 001. Prior to any discharge from this facility, the Town of Wallace must make formal
request to the Division for Authorization to Construct (ATC), to include all pertinent plans and specification
for relocating this outfall, in accordance with applicable ATC and permitting Guidance Documents. Further
discharge to Little Rockfish Creek is not permitted and any future discharge from this facility is contingent
on relocating Outfall 001 to the Rockfish Creek mainstem (see permit map).
A. (5) WASTE CHARACTERIZATION
Waste Characterization. The Division renews the permit for a dormant facility without the benefit of waste
characterization. Therefore, 90 days prior to startup, Wallace shall submit an updated wastestream
characterization so that the Division may modify this permit, as appropriate.

DENR / DWQ / NPDES Unit
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES Permit NC0003450
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Wallace (herein called Wallace or the permittee) acquired the former Stevcoknit Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP), herein called Wallace WWTP #2. This facility requires a National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to dispose treated wastewater to the surface waters of the
state. The permittee's 5-year NPDES permit expired January 31, 2002 and they have requested renewal
from the Division of Water Quality (the Division). This Fact Sheet summarizes background information
and rationale used by the Division's NPDES Unit to determine permit limits and monitoring conditions.
This document also contains references to information sources relevant to this permit renewal
(superscripted numbers in order of appearance, see References).
FACILITY RECORDS REVIEW
Facility Description. Wallace #2 WWTP (Table 1) is a 4.42 MGD treatment works (currently inactive)
formerly permitted to Stevcoknit, Inc. utilizing a Grade IV activated -sludge facility to service textile wastes.
The Town of Wallace intends to attract new industry or supplement its domestic service, but only as needed.
Therefore this facility has not discharged since acquired in 1999. Activating this permit is contingent on
relocating Outfall 001 to the main stem of Rockfish Creek. The treatment system utilizes flow equalization,
dual aeration basins in parallel, two secondary clarifiers, chlorine disinfection, multimedia filters, backwash
tank, post aeration tank, aerated sludge digestion, sludge thickening, and sludge drying beds.
Table 1.
Town of Wallace #2 WWTP
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name 1'2
Town of Wallace / Wallace WWTP #2
Applicant Address 1'2
P.O Box 849, Wallace NC 28466
Facility Address 1'2
NCSR 1939 in Wallace
Permitted Flow (MGD) 1'3
4.42
Type of Waste 1,2'4
Domestic (100 %) wastewater; Sic Code 4952; WW Primary Code 01;
Treatment Unit Code 101 x 3
Related Permit
Facility Class / Permit Status 1'2'4
Class IV, Major / Renewal
Drainage Basin / County 1'2
Cape Fear River Basin / Duplin County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream 1'2'4
Rockfish Creek
Regional Office
Wilmington
Stream Classification 45
C-Sw
State Grid /
USGS Topo Quad
I 27 NW/
Wallace East, NC
303(d) Listed? 6
Yes (PS)
Permit Writer
Joe R. Corporon
Subbasin 5'7
03-06-22
Date:
20Dec02
Drainage Area (sq. mi.)7
161.6
•
Lat. 34° 42' 59" Long. 77° 58' 43"
Summer 7Q10 (cfs) 7
4.2
Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 7
16
30Q2 (cfs)
17
Average Flow (cfs) 7
226
IWC (%) 7
To be determined
Fact Sheet
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COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Staff Report. Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO) conducted an annual facility inspection and Steve
West prepared a Staff Report dated October 29, 2001. WiRO noted that the Stevcoknit Fabrics Company
transferred ownership to the Town of Wallace in 1999. As the time of inspection, the Division felt that the
facility needed repairs to operate. Although concrete basins appeared in tact, above ground tanks needed
painting, and electrical and mechanical components needed renovation.
Division Records and Permittee's Renewal Application. Division records for Wallace #2 date from
1981. The current permit originally expired on July 31, 2001, but the Division extended the permit to
January 31, 2002 to stagger intra-basin permit renewals. The permittee's request to renew the permit
(NC Standard Form A) is dated July 25, 2001.1 Because this application predates August 1, 2001, the
permittee is not required to collect additional Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) data to supplement the
renewal application, per agreement with EPA. However, the Division has included a Special Condition
to the permit requiring the permittee to collect PPA data annually (See Renewal Summary).
Waste Load Allocation (WLA). The Division prepared the last WLA for the receiving stream in February
1996 and developed effluent limits and monitoring requirements considering an in -stream waste
concentration (IWC) of 90 % at 5.0 MGD of industrial flow. This flow was modified to 4.42 MGD
(September 27, 1999) and will be further revised at renewal as appropriate. Final discharge parameters and
monitoring depend on future waste characterization as industrial, domestic, or some combination. The
Division views the current limits and monitoring requirements appropriate for renewal except as outlined
below (see Renewal Summary).
Verifying Receiving Stream Conditions. This facility is proposed to discharge to Rockfish Creek
[Stream Index 18-74 (29)], a Class C-Sw waterbody within the Cape Fear River Basin.$ Rockfish Creek
appears on the Division's 303(d) list 5'6 and is listed as partial supporting (PS) based on habitat
degradation and a historical listing for sediment based on biological impairment. The Division reviewed
dissolved oxygen and temperature data upstream and downstream of the outfall (Wallace #2). Instream
temperatures seemed seasonally appropriate. Dissolved Oxygen was recorded occasionally below the
stream standard of 5.0 mg/L. Flows presented in Table 1 were derived at Wallace WWTP #2.
DMR Effluent Data Review. The Division reviewed 45 months of DMRs (January 1999 through
September 2002). Wallace #2's DMRs for this period consistently report no discharge.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). Because the Division is finalizing a new standard for TRC and expects
to introduce TRC limits in permits statewide in the near future, a TRC limit of 28 µg/L has been added to
this permit. Prior to startup, the Division recommends that the Town of Wallace install de -chlorination
facilities or evaluate alternate means of effluent disinfection.
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing and Ammonia. This municipality requires ammonia limits.
Therefore, in cooperation with the EPA, the Division will include ammonia Weekly Averages for this
renewal. The Division reviewed Wallace #2's quarterly Whole Effluent Toxicity records from January 1997
through September 2002 (a total of 21 quarterly tests). Wallace #2 shows no discharge for this reporting
period.
Fact Sheet
Renewal -- `PLIES NC0003450
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Pretreatment Compliance. Wallace WWTP #2 is inactive and its status as a publicly owned
treatment works (POTW) is undecided. Therefore, it does not receive influent from industry and has
no Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). Therefore, the permittee is not required to implement a
pretreatment program or Long Term Management Plan (LTMP), as specified by federal regulations
40 CFI( 403 and Title 15A NCAC 2H.0900 of state regulations. However, should industry need
service in the future, the permittee must comply with this requirement.
Chronic and Acute Reasonable Potential Analyses (RPA). Because there has been no discharge from
this facility since before 1999, a list of pollutants of concern (POCs), has not been established. Therefore,
the Division conducted no Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) for this renewal. POCs will be
reevaluated upon receiving a proposed waste characterization from the permittee prior to startup.
RENEWAL SUMMARY
Prior to Startup
• Relocating the Outfall — To activate this permit, the permittee must petition to approved an
Authorization to Construct, a new outfall the previous Outfall 001 on Little Rockfish Creek to a new
location on the mainstem of Rockfish Creek [See Special Condition A. (4.)].
• Proposed Waste Flow and Characterization — The permittee must submit for review (90-days prior
to discharge) an accurate waste characterization of the intended discharge (industrial , domestic, or a
combination thereof) for the Division 's approval and final adjustment of the Effluent Limits and
Monitoring Requirements [See Special Condition A. (5.)].
Effluent Monitoring
• Weekly Average Ammonia Limit — This permit includes a Monthly Average ammonia limit under
summer flow conditions. In accordance with the Division's new ammonia policy, this permit contains
also a Weekly Average ammonia limit (see Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements).
• Annual Priority Pollutant Analyses — will be required as a Special Condition to this permit [see
Special Condition, A.(3.)].
Instream Monitoring
Previous Requirements:
Renewal:
Conductivity
Fecal Coliform
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Temperature
Discontinue instream fecal coliform monitoring, per Division policy.
Instream conductivity may be required depending on domestic vs.
industrial discharge.
Fact Sheet
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF ISSUANCE
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1. 2001. NPDES Permit Application Standard Form A, Town of Wallace #2, July 25.
2. 2001. NPDES Regional Staff Report and Recommendations for the Renewal, for the Town of Wallace
#2, NPDES Permit No. NC0003450, Wilmington Regional Office, August 29.
3. 2000. Active NPDES Permits List, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, NPDES Unit, on the web
at http:/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/NPDESweb.html.
4. 1996. NPDES Permit No.NC0003450. Issued the Town of Wallace, expired July 31, 2001, extended by
the Division to stagger permit renewals to December 31, 2001. Copies obtained through The
Division of Water Quality, Central Files, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North
Carolina.
5. 2000. Cape Fear Basinwide Water Quality Plan. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Water
Quality Section, July.
6. 2000. 303(d) List of North Carolina Impaired Waters - Draft. North Carolina Division of Water Quality,
Water Quality Section. Copies obtained through Planning Branch, Archdale Building, 512 N.
Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina.
7. 1996. NPDES Waste Load Allocation — NPDES Permit No. NC0003450, the Town of Wallace WWTP
#2, reviewed by Carla Sanderson, July 31.
8. 2002. NPDES Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Results, NPDES Permit No. NC0003450, January 1997
through September 2002, DENR, Environmental Services Branch, Aquatic Toxicology Unit.
9. 1999-2002. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) for Effluent (DEM Form MR-1) and instream
monitoring (DEM Form MR-3), NPDES Permit. NC0003450 for the Town of Wallace.
Fact Sheet
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NPDES PERMIT
DRAFT / FINAL
FILE CONTENTS:
Left side:
I'New Tracking Slip.
O Old Tracking Slip.
Right side:
O Streamline Package Sheet
IiDraft Permit Cover Letter.
I—" Draft Permit
Q'/Facility Map
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(order: cover, supplement, map, effluent sheets, special conditions)
(E-Map: include facility Outfalls; U and D sample locations)
(document permit writer's issues and re -issue logic)
(if not in Facts Sheet -- chronology, strategy, DMR Review, RPA, etc.)
(as appropriate -- not needed if streamlined)
(Text, Effluent Sheets and Special Conditions)
(New Permit or Renewal; any additional permittee correspondence)
(NPDES Unit written response to Renewal Application)
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Draft perthits for Wallace #1 and #2
Subject: Draft permits for Wallace #1 and #2
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 12:32:37 -0500
From: [e-mail]
To: [e-mail]
Joe,
I received your e-mails regarding the draft permits for the Wallace
WWTPs. As you know, EPA's 30-day review time for these permits has
expired. None of the issues that I raised are worthy of me objecting to
the draft permits; therfore, technically, you can go ahead and issue the
final permits for these two facilities (NC0003450 and NC0020702). I
would very much appreciate if you would incorporate my comments into the
final permits, as most of them are minor comments.'.I do not want to
hold up your issuance of the final permits.
Thank you,
Madolyn Dominy
[phone]
1 of 1 4/8/03 7:41 AM

iD
Subject: NPDES Response to EPA Comments on Draft NC0003450 (21 Jan 2003)
From: [e-mail] mot
To: [e-mail] ., t'‘'r,, K 2.
1
Comments from Madolyn Dominy c.`s< '`
Joe,
I have reviewed the Wallace WWTP #2 permit (formerly Stevcoknit WWTP) and have only
minor comments. I also have a couple of questions for you.
Once you respond to these, I will issue you a no comment letter.
Thanks,
Madolyn
Comments:
The cover page of the permit in the upper right hand corner has the incorrect NPDES #
(NC0020702), instead of NC0003450. All other pages appear to be correct.
NC Response: Number corrected
The previous permit has a daily max TRC limit of 27 ug/1 and the draft permit has 28 ug/1.
Why is this number different?
NC Response: Limit at 27 ug/L was based on previous facility's effluent on Little Rockfish
Creek. This has reverted to the maximum 28 ug/L under the new rules for additional dilution
available at the new required discharge on Rockfish Creek. 5FTc.)
G r<� reP
The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration is 6.0 mg/1 in the prevous permit and the "S;P�
draft permit has the daily average dissolved oxygen concentration as 5.0/mg/1. Why are these
different?
NC Response: Dissolved oxygen (DO) in the draft is relative to the previous discharge and
outfall. DO will be reevaluated according to the proposed startup discharge. No changes
required at this time.
Minor typo - on page 2 of the fact sheet, first paragraph (Staff Report), 4th line. The comma
after "facility" and before "needed" is not necessary
NC Response: Corrected
Questions:
This permit is for a facility which is not currently operating and has not been operating for
several years. However, the permit is being reissued with basically the same permit limits as
were in place for an industrial facility. In your cover letter, you discuss that a new waste
characterization would be required to be conducted at the time of acquisition and before start-
up. My question is - why permit this facility with these limits when it has no discharge and
will not have a discharge until either the city or an industry "reactivates" the facility? Are

there more typical or standard limits that can go into such a permit or is this being reissued to
eliminate the facility in backlog and will be modified and/or revised upon future start-up?
What is NCDENR's policy for this type of facility?
NC Response: Any new discharge will have to meet these relatively stringent requirements
dictated by the receiving stream, however Wallace has requested to maintain an active permit
because this maximizes its options for future use including attracting industry. From the
state's perspective, this is preferable to the less expeditious tact of denying a permit request
and issuing a new permit for the same facility/address at some later date.

Comments on NC0003450
Subject: Comments on NC0003450
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 15:55:22 -0500
From: [e-mail]
To: [e-mail]
Joe,
I have reviewed the Wallace WWTP #2 permit (formerly Stevcoknit WWTP)
and have only minor comments. I also have a couple of questions for
you.
Once you respond to these, I will issue you a no comment letter.
Thanks,
Madolyn
Comments:
The cover page of the permit in the upper right hand corner has the
incorrect NPDES # (NC0020702), instead of NC0003450. All other pages
appear to be correct.
The previous permit has a daily max TRC limit of 27 ug/1 and the draft
permit has 28 ug/1. Why is this number different?
The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration is 6.0 mg/1 in the
previous permit and the draft permit has the daily average dissolved
oxygen concentration as 5.0 mg/1. Why are these different?
Minor typo - on page 2 of the fact sheet, first paragraph (Staff
Report), 4th line. The comma after "facility" and before "needed" is
not necessary
Questions:
This permit is for a.facility which is not currently operating and has
not been operating for several years. However, the permit is being
reissued with basically the same permit limits as were in place for an
industrial facility. In your cover letter, you discuss that a new waste
characterization would be required to be conducted at the time of
acquisition and before start-up. My question is - why permit this
facility with these limits when it has no discharge and will not have a
discharge until either the city or an industry "reactivates" the
facility? Are there more typical or standard limits that can go into
such a permit or is this being reissued to eliminate the facility in
backlog and will be modified and/or revised upon future start-up? What
is NCDENR's policy for this type of facility?
1 of 1 1/22/03 8:00 AM

Draft permit reviews
Subject: Draft permit reviews
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:09:53 -0500
From: John Giorgino <[e-mail]>
To: Joe Corporon <[e-mail]>
Hi Joe,
Thank you for forwarding the following permit drafts for review: Town of
Wallace WWTP (NC0020707) and Town of Wallace WWTP #2 (NC0003450).
At this time, I do not have any comments concerning the toxicity
sections of the permit.
Best Regards,
John
John Giorgino, Biologist
NC Division of Water Quality
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Office: 919 733-2136
Fax: [phone]
1 of 1 1/10/03 10:09 AM

107 N. College Street
P.O. Box 699 • Wallace, NC 28466
State of North Carolina
County of Duplin
AFFIDAVIT
OF
PUBLICATION
The Wallace Ente lose
JAN - 3 20C3
Personally appeared before me the under-
signed principle clerk of the above indicated
newspaper published in the City of Wallace,
County and State aforesaid, who, being duly
sworn, says that the advertisement of
(copy attached)
appeared in the issues of said newspaper
on the following day(s):
940iAt— a, c) 03
Subscribed and sworn to
before this 02. day
A.IV20 03
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NOTARY PUBLIC
1�e
I f lj ter....._.. C.. .� .. .�� .`,12. 15, 2 !�O3
(Principle Clerk)
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION/NPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE A
NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and
application of NC General Statue 143.21.
Public law 92-500 and other lawful stan-
dards and regulations. the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission
proposes to issue a National Pollutant Dis-
charge Elimination System INPDES) waste-
water discharge permit to the person(s)
listed below effective 45 days from the pub-
lish date of this notice.
Written comments regarding the pro-
posed permit will be accepted until 30 days
after the publish dale of this notice. All
comments received prior to that date are
considered In the final determinations re-
garding the proposed permit. The Director
of the NC Division of Water Quality may
decide to hold a public meeting for the pro-
posed permit should the Division receive a
significant degree of public Interest.
Copies of the draft permit and other sup-
porting information on file used to deter-
mine conditions present In the draft per-
mit are available upon request and payment
of the costs of reproduction. Mali comments
and/or requests for information to the NC
Division of Water Quality at the above ad-
dress or call Ms. Valery Stephens at
[phone]. extension 520. Please In-
clude the NPDES permit number (attached)
In any communication. Interested persons
may also visit the Division of Water Quality
at 512 N. Salisbury Street. Raleigh. NC
27604-1148 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. to review Information on file.
NPDES Permit Number NC0003450, Tex-
tile WWTP, 615 Wilmington Road. Wallace.
NC 28466 has applied for a permit renewal
for a facility located in Duplin County dis-
charging treated wastewater Into LITTLE
ROCKFISH CREEK in the CAPE FEAR River
Basin. Currently BOD5. TSS. Ammonia as
N. Fecal Conform and Total Residual Chlo-
rine are water quality limited. This dis-
charge may affect future allocations in this
portion of the receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC0020702.
Wallace WWTP. NC Highway 11. Wallace.
NC 28466 has applied for a permit renewal
for a facility located In Duplin County dis-
charging treated wastewater into Rockfish
Creek In the Cape Fear River Basin. Cur-
rently BOD5. ammonia (NH3). and fecal
collform bacteria are water quality limited.
This discharge may affect future allocations
In this portion of the receiving stream.
3111 - Jan. 2. 2003 - • •

NPDES Permit Number
NC0003450, Textile WWTP,
615 Wilmington Road, Wal-
lace, NC 28466 has applied for
a permit renewal for a facili-
ty located in Duplin County
discharging treated waste.
water into LITTLE ROCK-
FISH CREEK in the CAPE
FEAR River Basin. Current-
ty BOD5, TSS, Ammonia as
N, Fecal Coliform and Total
Residual Chlorine ore water
quality limited. This dis-
charge may otfectfuture al-
locations in this portion of the
receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0020702, Wallace WWTP,
NC Highway 11, Wallace, NC
28466 has applied fora permit
renewal for a facility located
in Duplin County discharging
treated wastewater into
Rockfish Creek in the Cape
Fear River Basin. Currently
BOD5,.ammonio (NH#), and
fecal coliform bacteria are
water, quality limited. This
discharge may affect future
allocutions in this portion of
the receiving stream.
N&O: January 4, 2003
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATO
NORTH CAROLINA.
Wake County. ) Ss.
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
COMMISS ION
NPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL
SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
• NOTIFICATION OF
INTENT TO ISSUE A
NPDES WASTEWATER
PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff
review and application of NC
General Statute 143.21. Pub-
lic law 92-500 and other lawful
standards and regulations,
the North Carolina EbWron-
mental Management Com-
mission proposes to issue a
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System
(NPDES) wastewater dis-
charge permit to the per-
sons) listed below effective
45 days from the publish date
of this notice.
Written comments regarding
the proposed permit will be
accepted until 30 days after
the publish date of this notice.
All comments received prior
to that date are considered In
the final determinations re-
garding the proposed permit.
The Director of the NC Divi-
sion of Water Quality may
decide to hold a public meet-
ing for the proposed permit
should the Division receive a
significant degree of public
interest.
Copies of the draft permit and
other supporting information
an tile used to determine con-
ditions present In the draft
permit ore available upon re-
quest and payment of the
costs of reproduction. Mail
comments and/or requests
for information to the NC Di-
vision of Water Quality at the
above address or call Ms.
Valerr Stephens at (919)
733-5083, extension 520.
Please include the NPDES
permit number in nay cam.
muntcation. Interested per-
sons may also visit the
Division of Water Quality at
512 N. Salisbury Street, Ra-
leigh, NC 27604 between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
a.m. to review information on
file• :fly
JAN — 8 2003 1 :,1
r.YE iwi lNACE/t••1T..�LtG} l�b�
s.t-IIN1_:OM(€IC
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Johnston
County North Carolina, duly commissioned and authorized to
administer oaths, affirmations, etc., personally appeared Ivy
Marsch, who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to law,
doth depose and say that she is Billing Manager -Legal
Advertising of The News and Observer a corporation
organized and doing business under the Laws of the State of
North Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as The
News and Observer, in the City of Raleigh , Wake
County and State aforesaid, the said newspaper in which such
notice, paper, document, or legal advertisement was published
was, at the time of each and every such publication, a
newspaper meeting all of the requirements and qualifications
of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and
was a qualified newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-
597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, and that as such
she makes this affidavit; that she is familiar with the books,
files and business of said corporation and by reference to the
files of said publication the attached advertisement for NC
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY was inserted in the
aforesaid newspaper on dates as follows: 01/04/03
Account Number: 73350831
copied from the books and files of the aforesaid Corporation and publication.
SEAL
illing Manager -Legal Advertising
Sworn or affirmed to, and subscribed before me, this
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In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my official seal, the day and year aforesaid..
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Notary Public
My commission expires 2nd day of July 2005.

Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Self -Monitoring Summary November 13, 2C
FACILITY REQUIREMENT
YEAR JAN FF13 \MAR APR MAY JUN 211. AUG sl:I' CK'f NOV DR'
Wallace-L. Rockfish WWTP Penn chr lim: 90%
NC0003450/001 Begin:11/1/1999 Frequency: Q Jan Apr Jul Oct
County. Duplin Region: WIRO Subbasin: CPF22
PF: 4.42 Special
7QI0:0.09 IWC(%),98.70 tads;
+ NonComp:Single
1998 —
1999 —
2000 —
2001 1
2002 H --- -- tt
Wallace -Rockfish WWTP Penn chr lim: 27%
NC0020702/001 Begim9/1/I996 Frequency: Q P/F + Mar Jun Sep Dec NonComp:Single
County: Duprm Region: WIRO Subbasin: CPF22
PF: 1.0 Special
7Q10: 4.20 1WC(%)20.53 cads:
1998 --
1999 --
2000
2001 _-
2002
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
-- --- Fail Pass -- Pass — -• Pass
Fail Pass Pass -- Late Late Late Pass
-• — Pass — Pass — -- NWPass
— Pass — — Pass — — Pass
— Pass — Pass
Ward Transformer Co, Inc. Perm chr lim: 90% 1998 Late Fad
NC0045608/001 Begin:8/1/1999 Frequency: Q P/F + Jan Apr Jul Oct NonComp:Single 1999 Pass —
County: Wake Region: RRO Subbasin: NEU02 2000 NR/Late Pass
PF: 0.05 Special 2001 Pass
7Q10: 0.0 IWC(%):100 cads: 2002 Pass
Pass
Pass — — Fail Fail Pass Pass
Pass — — Pass — Pass
Pass — — Pass — Pass
Pass — Pass -- Pass
Pass — Pass —
Warren Co. WWTP Penn chr lim: 76% 1998 -- — Pass — Pass — Pass — Pass
NC0020834/001 Begin:2/1/2001 Frequency: Q Mar Jun Sep Dec 4 NonComp:Single 1999 -- Pass — Fail Pau -- Fail Pass -- Pass
County: Warren Region: RRO Subbasin: TAR04 2000 -- — Pass -- — Pass — Pass — — Pass
PF: 2.0 Special 2901 -- — NR/Pass -- — NR/Pass — — NR/Pass — Pass
7Q10: 1.0 IWC(•/.):76.0 Order: 2002 -- — Pass Pass --- Pass
Washington WWTP Perm 24hr ac p/flim: 90% RMI Y 1998 — Pass — --- Pass --- Pass Pass
NC0020648/001 Begin:5/1/2002 Frequency: Q + Feb May Aug Nov + NonComp:Single 1999 -- Pass Pass --- -- Pass -.. -- Pass
County: Beaufort Region: WARO Subbasin: TAR07 2000 — Pass — Pass --- --- Pass -- -- Pass
PF: 3.2 Special 2001 — Pass — Pass --- --- Pass -- --- Pass
7Q10: Tidal IWC(%):NA Order: 2002 — Pass — Pass — Pass
Wayne Farms -Dobson Plant Penn chr lira: 4.5% 1998 Pass — — Pass — — Pass - Pass
NC0006S48/001 Begin:7/l/1999 Frequency: Q Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Single 1999 NRRass — — Pass — — Pass — -- Pass
County: Surry Region: WSRO Subbasin: YADO2 2000 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — -- Pass
PF: 0.7 Special 2001 Pau — — Pass — — Pass — Pass
7Q10: 23 IWC(%):4.5 (ads: 2002 Pass — — Pass — — Pass — — Pass
Waynesville WWTP Perm chr lim: 9% 1998 --- Pass — Pass — Pass — — Pass
NC0025321/001 Begin:5/1/2002 Frequency: Q Feb May Aug Nov + NonComp: Single 1999 --- Pass — — Pass Pass -- -- Fall
Cowry: Haywood Region: ARO Subbasin: FRB05 2000 >18 Pass — — Pau — Pass -- Pass
PF: 6.0 Special 2001 -- Pass — Pass — — Pass — Pass
7Q10: 95.0 IWC(%)8.91 Odds: 2002 -- Pass Pass Pass
>18
Weldon W WTP Perm 24hr p/f ac lim: 90%
N00025721/001 Begin:6/1/1997 Frequency:Q + Jan Apr Jul Oct
County. Halifax Region: RRO Subbasin: ROADS
PF: 1.2 Spacial
7QI0: 1000 IWC(%)0.19 Order;
+ NonComp:Single
1998 Pau — -- Fail Pass — Pass — Pau
1999 Pau — -- Pass — — Pass — Pass
2000 Pass — -- Pass — — Pass — Pass
2001 Pass -- -- Pass — Pass — Pass
2002 Fail Fail Pass Pass — Pass —
Jefferson WWTP Perm chr lim: 45%; if pf 0.5MGD chr lim 56% 1998 Pass — — Pass. — — Pass Pass
NC0020451/001 Begin:6/1/2001 Frequency:Q . Jan Apr Jul Oct + NonComp:Single 1999 Pass.Fail — — Pass — Pass "—
West Pass
County. Ashe Region: WSRO Subbasin: NEW02 2000 Pass — — Pass — — NRRass Peers
PF: 0.369 Special 2001 Pass — — Pau — — Pass — Pass
7Q10: 0.70 1WC(%):44.92 Order: 2002 Pau — — Pau — — P855 —
Weston Inc. -ABC One Hour Cleaners Perm 24hr ac p/flim: 90%
NC0084395/001 Begin:8/1/1995 Frequency: Q + Mar Jun Sep Dec
County: Onslow Region: WIRO Subbasin: WOK02
PF: 0.216 Sptsial
7Q10: Tidal IWC(%)90.0 (ads:
+ NonComp: Single
1998 — — N — -- N — N — -- N
1999 — — N — — Pass — NR/Late H Pass Pass
2000 — — Pass — — H — H -- H
2001 — — H — — H -• — NRIH -- H
2002 — — H Pass — Pass NR
Y Pre 1998 IOao A1adablc
LEGEND:
PERM = Permit Requirement LET = Administrative Letter -Target Frequency = Monitoring frequency: Q. Quarterly; M- Monthly, BM- Bimonthly; SA- Semiannually; A- Annually; OWD- Only when discharging; D- Discontinued monitoring requirement
Begin = First month required 7QI0 = Receiving stream low flow criterion (els) + = quarterly monitoring increases to monthly upon failure or NR Months that testing must occur- ex. Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct NonComp = Current Compliance Requirement
PF = Permitted flow (MGD) IWC% = Instream waste concentration P/F = Pass/Fail test AC = Acute CHR = Chronic
Data Notation: f - Fathead Minnow; • - Ceriodaphnia sp.; my - Mysid shrimp; ChV - Chronic value; P - Mortality of stated percentage at highest concentration; at - Performed by DWQ Aquatic Tox Unit; bt - Bad test
Reporting Notation: --- = Data not required; NR - Not reported Facility Activity Status: I - Inactive. N - Newly Issued(fo construct); H - Active but not discharging; t-More data available for month in question; • = ORC signature needed
52

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Mike Myers
Date: 8/29/01
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Duplin
Permit No. NC0003450
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and Address:
Facility: Town of Wallace (Former Stevecoknit Plant)
NCSR 1939
Wallace, NC 28466
Mailing: Town of Wallace
P.O. Box 849
Wallace, NC 28466
2. Date of Investigation: 8/27/01
3. Report Prepared by: Steve West
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
Robert English, ORC [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From Wilmington, travel north on 1-40 and take the Hwy 11
exit (first Wallace exit on 1-40 N). Travel north on Hwy 11 approximately 3
miles and turn left on SR 1939. Plant is 0.5 mile on the right.
6. Discharge Point, List for all discharge points: See Part IV.
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application ? N/A
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site slopes gently toward
the east and Little Rockfish Creek, and is approximately 35' above msl.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: %mile

10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Rockfish Creek *
* See Part IV
a. Classification: Class "C" Waters
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: CPF15
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
Rockfish Creek drains much of the Town, is normally turbid and is used
by local residents for fishing.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 4.42 MGD
b. What is the current permitted flow limit? 4.42 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility? 4.42 MGD
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: The facility has not been used since
Stevecoknit departed. It is unclear how the plant will be modified in the
future when it converted for use as the regional facility, but the current
facilities consist of the following: 1.715 MG equalization basin, dual 1.853
MG aeration basins, dual 0.4 MG clarifiers, tertiary filters, chlorine contact
tank, post aeration tank, a 1.3 MG digestor, a 0.082 MG sludge thickener,
and 6 sludge drying beds.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities:
Plans are currently being devised for the regional plant design.
g•
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Unclear at this time.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Unclear at this time.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
McGill Environmental, permit no. W00006816 will be the future hauler. Mcgill
is currently in the process of removing remnant sludge from the old Stevecoknit
operation.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class 4
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code: 01
Main Treatment Unit Code: 051X3

PART I11 - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public
monies (municipals only) involved? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: No comment until
collection system users are identified and plant design finalized.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: None
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Not done.
5. Other Special Items: See below
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This permit was transferred to the Town of Wallace from Stevecoknit Fabrics
Company effective 9/27/99. There has been no discharge from the facility
since Stevecoknit departed. There is a small amount of cooling water
associated with a knitting operation currently at the facility. The cooling water
is discharged to the equalization basin where it is pumped to the Town of
Wallace collection system and the facility operating under permit no.
NC0020702.
The Town is currently coordinating plans for the South Duplin Wastewater
Treatment Authority, and initially hopes to add the towns of Teachey
(unsewered), Greenevers (unsewered), Magnolia (NPDES), and Rose Hill
(NPDES) as users of the system. The Town of Wallace treatment facility
(NC0020702) is currently nearing 80% of capacity, so most of the future
growth in the Town will also be tributary to this facility. However, it remains
unclear at this time which towns will join the Authority.
The current facility needs major renovations in order to be put into operation.
The concrete basins appear intact, but above -ground tanks will need painting,
and most or all electrical and mechanical components will need to be renovated.
Currently, the Town is having residual sludge removed from the plant and
disposed of through Stevecoknit, who is funding the removal.
The current permit required relocation of the existing outfall, which discharged
into Little Rockfish Creek, to Rockfish Creek by July 31, 2001. The Town did
not meet this deadline, and had asked this office prior to the deadline whether
the date could be modified. This office agreed that there was no reason to
relocate the outfall until the Town begins the process of upgrading the

PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)
treatment facilities. The potential start-up of this facility may take as long as
5 years, and constructing an outfall at this time would not be sensible
economically. An AtoC permit could cover both activities. It is recommended
the permit require the Town to remove the existing outfall if not already done
so.
It is recommended the permit be reissued to the Town in accordance with the
CFR Basinwide Plan and subject to change upon receipt of an AtoC application
and additional information regarding future users of the system.
La},c
612-9)61
Signature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: WiRO NPDES Permit File
Technical Support Branch
Central Files
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Mike Myers
Date: 8/29/01
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION •
County: Duplin
Permit No. NC0003450
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
I. Facility and Address:
Facility: Town of Wallace (Former Stevecoknit Plant)
NCSR 1939
Wallace, NC 28466
Mailing: Town of Wallace
P.O. Box 849
Wallace, NC 28466
2. Date of Investigation: 8/27/01
3. Report Prepared by: Steve West
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
Robert English, ORC [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From Wilmington, travel north on 1-40 and take the Hwy 11
exit (first Wallace exit on 1-40 N). Travel north on Hwy 11 approximately 3
miles and turn left on SR 1939. Plant is 0.5 mile on the right.
6. Discharge Point, List for all discharge points: See Part IV.
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application ? N/A
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site slopes gently toward
the east and Little Rockfish Creek, and is approximately 35' above msl.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Y4mile

10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Rockfish Creek *
* See Part IV
a. Classification: Class "C" Waters
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: CPF15
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
Rockfish Creek drains much of the Town, is normally turbid and is used
by local residents for fishing.
PART I1 - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 4.42 MGD
b. What is the current permitted flow limit? 4.42 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility? 4.42 MGD
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: The facility has not been used since
Stevecoknit departed. It is unclear how the plant will be modified in the
future .when it converted for use as the regional facility, but the current
facilities consist of the following: 1.715 MG equalization basin, dual 1.853
MG aeration basins, dual 0.4 MG clarifiers, tertiary filters, chlorine contact
tank, post aeration tank, a 1.3 MG digestor, a 0.082 MG sludge thickener,
and 6 sludge drying beds.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities:
Plans are currently being devised for the regional plant design. •
g•
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Unclear at this time.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Unclear at this time.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
McGiII Environmental, permit no: WO0006816 will be the future hauler. Mcgill
is currently in the process of removing remnant sludge from the old Stevecoknit
operation.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class 4
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code: 01
Main Treatment Unit Code: 051X3

PART 11I - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public
monies (municipals only) involved? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: No comment until
collection system users are identified and plant design finalized.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: None
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Not done.
5. Other Special Items: See below
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This permit was transferred to the Town of Wallace from Stevecoknit Fabrics
Company effective 9/27/99. There has been no discharge from the facility
since Stevecoknit departed. There is a "small amount of cooling water
associated with a knitting operation currently at the facility. The cooling water
is discharged to the equalization basin where it is pumped to the Town of
Wallace collection system and the facility operating under permit no.
NC0020702.
The Town is currently coordinating plans for the South Duplin Wastewater
Treatment Authority, and initially hopes to add the towns of Teachey
(unsewered), Greenevers (unsewered), Magnolia (NPDES), and Rose Hill
(NPDES) as users of the system. The Town of Wallace treatment facility
(NC0020702) is currently nearing 80% of capacity, so most of the future
growth in the Town will also be tributary to this facility. However, it remains
unclear at this time which towns will join the Authority.
The current facility needs major renovations in order to be put into operation.
The concrete basins appear intact, but above -ground tanks will need painting,
and most or all electrical and mechanical components will need to be renovated.
Currently, the Town is having residual sludge removed from the plant and
disposed of through Stevecoknit, who is funding the removal.
The current permit required relocation of the existing outfall, which discharged
into Little Rockfish Creek, to Rockfish Creek by July 31, 2001. The Town did
not meet this deadline, and had asked this office prior to the deadline whether
the date could be modified. This office agreed that there was no reason to
relocate the outfall until the Town begins the process of upgrading the

PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)
treatment facilities. The potential start-up of this facility may take as long as
5 years, and constructing an outfall at this time would not be sensible
economically. An AtoC permit could cover both activities. It is recommended
the permit require the Town to remove the existing outfall if not already done
so.
It is recommended the permit be reissued to the Town in accordance with the
CFR Basinwide Plan and subject to change upon receipt of an AtoC application
and additional information regarding future users of the system.
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Signature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Dalte
cc: WiRO NPDES Permit File
Technical Support Branch
Central Files

Town
of
Wallace
Town Manager
KEN CORNATZER
P.O. Box 849 • 316 East Murray Street • Wallace, NC 28466 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone],
Mayor
CHARLES C. FARRIOR, JR.
Tax Collector Councilmen:
TUMIRA MIDDLETON DAVID E. JORDAN, Mayor Pro -Ten
WILLIAM JEFFERY CARTER
Town Attorney DAVID WARREN HEPLER
RICHARD L. BURROWS
iKILPATRICK
EC E (>' V K �tl'IFII. WILSON
July 27, 2001
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR/ Water Quality/ NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
0ENR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Subject: Town of Wallace, Duplin County
NPDES Permit NC 0003450 (Former Stevcoknit WWTP)
Renewal
Dear Mr. Weaver:
The Town of Wallace respectfully requests renewal of our NPDES Permit
NC0003450 for our 4.42MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant. This plant is
currently not in service. The Town is finalizing a regional sewer study to best
utilize this plant. Our tentative schedule is to complete the study Summer 2001,
submit a preliminary engineering report for upgrade of the 4.42MGD wastewater
treatment plant late 2001, prepare construction documents for the upgrade and
extension of the outfall to Rockfish in 2002, start construction in 2003. The Town
of Wallace is committed to start-up this WWTP with flows from surrounding
communities (Teachey & Greenevers) and sewage generated from the growth of
Wallace.
Enclosed please find our permit application.
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Paul Parker, Public Works
Director, [phone]. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - STANDARD FORM A
Municipal Facilities with permitted flows > 1 MGD or with pretreatment programs
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SECTION I. APPLICATION AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Unless otherwise specified on this form ail items are to be completed. It an item is not applicable indicate 'NA'.
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number NCO() 0 3 4 5 0 (if known)
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
This applies to the person, agency, firm, municipality, or any other entity that owns or is responsible for the permitted facility. This may or may not
be the same name as the facility or activity producing the discharge. Enter the name of the applicant as it is officially or legally referred to; do not
use colloquial names as a substitute for the official name.
Name of applicant / permittee: Town of Wallace . Paul Parker, Puh 1 i n Wnrk�
Mailing address: PO Box 849
Street address 316 E . Murray St .
City Wallace County Duplin
State NC Zip Code 28466
Telephone Number (910 ) 2 8 5 — 413 6 Town Hall
Fax Number (910 ) 285-5135 Town Hall
e-mail address
2. Mailing address of applicant's Authorized Agent ! Representative:
Complete this section Ifi an outside consulting firm/ engineering firm will act on behalf of the applicant / permittee
Engineer / Company name
Street address
City County
State Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
e-mail address
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such
information is true, complete, and accurate.
I(ert1 Cct+zer
Printed Name of Person Signing
T23uilti m .r-
Title
7l_/
SignattfFe of Applicant or Authorized Agency Date Application Signed
North Carolina General Statue 143-215.6E (i) 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 $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 or not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - STANDARD FORM A
Municipal Facilities with permitted flows > 1 MGD or with pretreatment programs
3. Permitted Facility Location:
Give the physical location of the facility where discharge(s) presently occur(s) or will occur. (No street address , Physical
location only.)
Street address Behind the former STevcoknit building on NCSR 1939
City Wallace
State NC
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail address
County Duplin
Zip Code 28466
(910 ) 285-2812 PUblic Works
( 910 ) 285-5135 Town Hall
4. Municipalities or Areas Served (see instructions
Enter the names of the municipalities or areas served by this facility. For each municipality enter the best estimate of actual population served at
the time of this application.
Name of Community! Area
Actual Population Served
Tvwn of Wallace
3,300
(proposed to serve Town of
Teachey ap.d Greenevers, Pendee1r
ariidnpossibliyriownlor initially
and Magnolia in Total Population Served
3,300
e ruture.
5. Average Daily Industrial Flow
Total estimated average daily flow from all industrial sources: 0 MGD
Total permitted daily flow from all industrial sources: 0 MGD
Note: All Significant Industrial Users (as defined in Section I11) discharging to the municipal system must be listed in Section III.
6. Facility Description
• Present ODeratino Status: Provide a narrative description of installed wastewater treatment components at the facility.
Include sizes & capacities for each component.
• Potential Facility Changes: Provide a narrative description of any planned upgrades / expansions / repairs planned for the
facility during the next five years. Do not include tasks associated with routine operation & maintenance.
• Schematic of wastewater flow: A line drawing of water flow through the facility must be attached to this application. The
schematic should show flow volumes at all points in the treatment process. Specific treatment components should be
identified.
• Location map: A map showing the location of each outfall must be attached to this application. The usual meridian arrow
showing north as well as the map scale must be shown. On all maps of rivers, the direction of the current is to be indicted by
an arrow. In tidal waters, the directions of the ebb and flow tides are to be shown. All outfalls should be identified with the
outfall number(s) used in Section II of this application. A copy of the relevant portion of a USGS topographic map is preferred.
All sheets should be approximately letter size with margins suitable for filing and binding. All pages should include facility location
and permit number (if available).
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' *NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - STANDARD FORM A
Municipal Facilities with permitted flows >1 MGD or with pretreatment programs
SECTION 11. BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
Complete this section for each present (or proposed) discharge indicated in Section I.
All values for an existing discharge should be representative of the twelve previous months of operation.
(If this is a proposed discharge, values should reflect best engineering estimates.)
1. Facility Discharges, Number and Discharge Volume
Specify the number of discharges described in this application and the volume of water discharged or lost to each of the categories below.
Estimate average volume per day in MGD. 0o not include intermittent discharges, overflows, bypasses or seasonal discharges from lagoons, etc.
Discharge To: Number of Discharge Points Total Volume Discharged (MGD)
Surface Water
1
0
Other (describe below)
TOTAL
1
0
I1other'isspedfied,describe: * This plant is currently not in operation or
discharging effluent. Our ORC is on site daily and MR-1 submitted
monthly.
2. Outfall Number: 001
Assign a three -digit number beginning with 001 far the point of discharge covered by the first description. Discharge serial numbers should be
consecutive for each additional discharge described; hence, the second serial number should be 002 , the third 003, etc.
3. Discharge to End Date
If the discharge is scheduled to cease within the next 5 years, give the date (within best estimate) the discharge will end: NIA
Give the reason(s) for discontinuing this discharge in your cover letter.
4. Receiving Stream Name
Give the name of the waterway (at the point of discharge) by which it is usually designated on published maps of the area. If the discharge is to an
unnamed tributary, so state and give the name of the first body of water fed by that tributary which is named on the map, e.g., UT to McIntire Creek, .
where McIntire Creek is the first water way that is named on the map and is reached by the discharge.
Proposed new outfall to Rockfish Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.
5. Outfall Structure
Describe the outfall structure and any significant changes since the last permit was issued (repairs, shoreline maintenance, etc.).
Existing outfall is located in Little Rockfish Creek. However
the proposed new outfall will be a concrete structure discharging
into Rockfish Creek.
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Town of Wallace
4.42MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant
Current Treatment Components
Flow equalization basin, main pump station, dual aeration basins in parallel, two
secondary clarifiers, RAS pumps, chlorine contact tank, multi -media tertiary
filters, filter backwash tank, effluent post aeration tank, aerated sludge digester,
sludge thickening and six sludge drying beds.
Equalization basin
1,715,000 gal.
Capacity full.
Main pump station 3e 1,400gpm@ 24ft TDH
(from EQ basin to aeration basin)
Aeration tanks 2-1,853,000 gal.
Clarifiers
2 - 75ft diameter 12ft side water depth,
Capacity each, 500 gal/ day/ sf
MGD2.21
Clarifier overflow rate at 5MGD
566 gall day/ sf
RAS pumps 3 @ 1,050gpm
Multi -media tertiary filters
Post aeration tank
Potential Facility Changes
4 with a total surface area of 1200 sq. ft.
Filter rate at 5MGD 2.89 gal/ min/ sf
98,000 gal.
A description of our planned upgrade/ repair of this plant will be prepared by:
Cavanaugh Consulting Engineers
1426 Commonwealth Dr., Suite B
Wilmington, NC 28412
[phone]
Mr. Bryan R. Odom, P.E. is the engineer in charge if you have any questions.

Town of Wallace
Sludge Management Plan
For the 4.42MGD WWTP
This plant is not in operation, however the following describes the current sludge
disposal system. Sludge is wasted to the aerobic sludge digester (188ft diameter,
8ft sidewater depth, 1.3MG volume), then transferred to the thickener (35ft
diameter 14ft drawoff depth, 81,500ga1. volume), from the thickener it is pumped
to one of the six drying beds each with 4,200 sf surface area. The dried sludge is
picked -up and disposed of by McGill Environmental Systems for land application
of bio-solids, Permit No. WQ0006816.
Paul Parker
Public Works Director

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
August 18, 2000
Mr. Ken Cornatzer
Town of Wallace
P.O. Box 849
Wallace, NC 28466
A7A
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit NC0003450
Textile WWTP
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Cornatzer:
The Division is beginning the cycle of permit renewals for the Cape Fear river basin. An examination of the Cape
Fear basin plan and the NPDES permit schedule has revealed that the existing expiration dates in Cape Fear NPDES
permits do not coincide with the revised permit expiration dates for the basin. This discrepancy could create unnecessary
delays in the processing of over 200 permit renewals. Accordingly, the Division is changing the permit expiration dates for
NPDES permits in the Cape Fear river basin.
This permit modification changes the expiration date of the subject permit in subbasin 30622 to January 31, 2002.
Please find enclosed the revised permit cover page. Insert the new cover page into your permit and discard the old page.
All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit
modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In accordance with the modification of the permit expiration date, the new due date for your renewal application is
August 4, 2001. Renewal application forms will be sent to you approximately 6-8 weeks in advance of the new due date or
you may download the forms from the NPDES web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html. You
will need to download Standard Form A. If you have already submitted a permit renewal form, there is no need to
submit any other forms to the Division; the application will be processed during the renewal period for your subbasin.
If any part of this permit modification 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 a written petition conforming
to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, 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.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Natalie Sierra at [phone],
extension 551.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
_
NPDES Unit;;
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely,
L\;114q.'G
Kerr T. Stevens
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

Permit NC0003450
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,
Town of Wallace
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Textile WWTP
615 Wilmington Road
Wallace
Duplin County
to receiving waters designated as Little Rockfish Creek in the Cape Fear 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 September 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2002.
Signed this day August 18, 2000.
Kerr T. Stevens, 'rector
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

fkitad-L, -
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
The Honorable Charles C. Farrior Jr., Mayor
Town of Wallace
P.O. Box 849
316 East Murray Street
Wallace, North Carolina 28466
Dear Mayor Farrior:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 25, 1999
Subject: NPDES Permit NC0020702
NPDES Permit NC0003450
Duplin County
I wanted to follow up on our conversation of December 21" with a letter documenting our discussion
and clarifying the issues so as to prevent further misunderstandings. As we discussed, this will also confirm
previous commitments that were made by the Division to the Town.
The former Stevcoknit Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is permitted for 4.42 MGD. As
indicated in the permit modification issued September 27, 1999, relocation of the outfall to the mainstem of
Rockfish Creek must be completed by July 31, 2001. Given that effluent limitations were issued under the
assumption that the facility would be discharging domestic wastewater, should the Town propose to change the
influent characteristics (possibly resulting from the proposed connection of an industrial facility). effluent
limitations will be re-evaluated prior to such a change to ensure continued protection of water quality in
Rockfish and Little Rockfish Creeks.
The Town's existing WWTP. currently permitted under NPDES permit number NC0020702, will
remain effective provided that the Town can demonstrate that the facility has adequate protection from a 100-
year flood based on current flood elevation data.
Finally, I understand that the Town is evaluating the possibility of designating the former Stevcoknit
facility a regional WWTP to service adjoining areas where wastewater treatment is currently unavailable. We
encourage regionalization where there is a potential for benefiting water quality and we look forward to
working with you in this endeavor.
Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding this matter. please do not hesitate to
contact me at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely
Kerr T. Stevens
Cc: Central Files
NPDES Permit File
Wilmington Regional Office
1617 MnlL SLRVICE CLNrn . RAH:lc;lt. NOKIII CAROLINA 27699-161 7 - TI:LLPHONI. 919-733-5083/FAX [phone]
AN EQu1u OPI'OR rUNI IY AI I IRMW I I\T ACTION EMPLOYER — Vl%l r US ON TIW WER Al http://h 2o.cni .statc.nC.us/

Re: Questions about permit number NC0003450
Subject: Re: Questions about permit number NC0003450
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 08:27:03 -0400
From: Dave Goodrich <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
CC: Charles Weaver <[e-mail]>, Mark McIntire <[e-mail]>
Caroline -
I asked Charles to send you a copy of this permit. Here's the situation: the Town
of Wallace requested an ownership change for this permit earlier this year. It was
a former textile plant with a 5 MGD permit. We required them to re-evaluate the
treatment plant capacity and commit to relocating the outfall line from Little
Rockfish Creek to Rockfish Creek below the confluence of the two creeks. The
impaired stream segment is on Rockfish Creek upstream of this confluence.
Therefore, no impaired streams were impacted and the permitting action did not
constitute a new or expanding discharge.
The permit modification for the ownership change reduced the permitted waste flow to
approximately 4.2 MGD (that's from memory -- so, don't quote me on the exact number)
and required them to relocate to the larger creek within two years. Of course, the
permit was also modified to include standard requirements for a municipal system
(85% removal of TSS and BOD5; concentration -based limits). If you have any further
questions or comments, Mark McIntire ([e-mail]) was the permit
writer for this project. He's out until Monday the 1st.
- Dave
[e-mail] wrote:
> Mr. Goodrich,
> On October 7, 1999, I was given a letter dated September 27, 1999 regarding the
> modification of permit number NC0003450, Former Stevcoknit WWTP, Duplin County.
> I have looked through my files and I don't see that issued permit.
> Please call me regarding this issued permit as soon as possible. I have a few
> concerns that need clarifying on this modified permit. Namely I'm concerned that
> the waterbody (i.e. Rockfish Creek) affected by this permittee is on the 303(d)
> list and is impaired by fecal, Cu, and sediments And I would like to know if
> any anti -degradation determination (or other comparable study) was done on this
> newly relocated outfall.
> C. Ejimofor (404-562-9309)
> NPDES and Biosolid Permits Section
> Water Management Division
> U.S.E.P.A.
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NC0003450
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-71 Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
.� Division of Water Quality
August 30, 2002
Subject: NPDES Mercury Requirement
Implementation of EPA Method 1631
Dear NPDES Permittee:
Mercury continues to be a water quality concern throughout North Carolina. Fish consumption advisories and
impaired stream segments as a result of elevated mercury levels have been issued for several locations. NPDES
permittees have worked with the state to reduce potential risks from this pollutant. including tasks associated with
collecting and reporting more accurate data. The most commonly used laboratory analysis for total mercury (EPA
Method 245.1) has a method detection level of 0.2 ug/1, while the current water quality standard is an order of
magnitude lower at 0.012 ug/1. Thus, true compliance with the water quality standard could not be judged. A
more recently approved laboratory method (EPA Method 1631) should produce a detection level below the water
quality standard, which would allow the Division to assess potential water quality impacts from dischargers more
accurately. Therefore. this letter serves as notification to your facility that effective September 1, 2003, you will
be required to begin using EPA Method 1631 (or subsequent low-level mercury methods approved by EPA in
40 CFR 136) when analyzing for total mercury. Your facility is subject to this new requirement because either 1)
your facility has a current total mercury limit in its NPDES permit that is <0.20 ug/1; or 2) your facility has limited
instream dilution (i.e., the instream waste concentration (IWC) is >6%). This requirement complies with 15 A NCAC
2B.0505(e)(4), which requires that "test procedures must produce detection and reporting levels below the permit
discharge requirements."
Mercury Laboratory Analysis - EPA Method 1631
On June 22, 1999, the US EPA approved a new analytical method (EPA Method 1631) for measuring very low
concentrations of mercury in water. Subsequent revisions to Method 1631 include Revision C (current approved
method) and Draft Revision D (scheduled for promulgation in October 2002). Method 1631 has a minimum level of
quantitation of 0.0005 ug/1 (0.5 ng/1), which is 400-times more sensitive than Method 245.1. The new method
requires a clean laboratory environment which generally requires some lab retrofitting; thus, many permittees will
likely contract a commercial lab to perform the analysis. Based on data compiled by Ohio EPA, commercial labs
that are currently analyzing for EPA Method 1631 charge between $50-90 per sample. with turnaround times
ranging from 5-28 days. Currently there is one commercial lab certified by North Carolina for EPA Method 1631.
However, it is anticipated that several additional labs will also offer this analysis in the future as the demand for
this method increases. When selecting a lab to perform low level mercury analyses, the permittee should review the
lab's performance, experience, and reliability with the method, as well as cost considerations. Attachment A
provides additional information on this method.
Mercury Clean Sampling Techniques - EPA Method 1669
The greatest risk of contaminating the wastewater sample for low-level mercury analysis is during the sample
collection effort. Thus, those facilities subject to EPA Method 1631 will also need to evaluate clean sampling
recommendations provided in EPA Method 1669. Attachment A provides highlights on this method.
NPDES Compliance
All mercury monitoring data submitted to the Division will be reviewed for compliance with current effluent limits.
If the permit contains monitoring only, the new method must still be used, and the need for a permit limit
will be evaluated at a later date by comparing a statistical evaluation of the effluent data with the water
quality standard and corresponding allowable effluent concentration. Therefore, the potential problem of
sample contamination cannot be overemphasized, since it could result in NPDES effluent limits for total mercury,
increased monitoring costs. and possibly unnecessary violations. All data submitted to the Division for NPDES
compliance monitoring requirements are the responsibility of the permittee. Therefore, facilities subject to this new
method are strongly encouraged to begin evaluating sampling methods and commercial labs before the deadline
date, to ensure that field staff are properly trained in the use of "clean sampling" techniques. and sampling and lab
procedures are fully developed to minimize sample contamination.
artrfA
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

NPDES Mercury Requirement
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Additional Information
For additional information and guidance regarding EPA Methods 1631/1669, the
following resources:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Laboratory Analysis:
Lab Certification:
Clean Sampling:
NPDES Permitting:
Pretreatment::
US Environmental Protection Agency
Method 1631/1669 Questions:
Roy Byrd, 919-733-3908, ext. 213
Lab Staff, 919-733-3908
Sandy Mort, 919-733-2136, ext 245
Tom Belnick, 919-733-5083, ext 543
Tom Poe, 919-733-5083, ext 522
permittee may consult the
Maria Gomez -Taylor, 202-566-1005
EPA Sample Control Center, 703-461-2100
Websites:
http: / /www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/guidance/Dermitl0att3.Ddf
The state of Ohio EPA provides an updated listing of laboratories providing contract services for EPA
Method 1631, including costs, turnaround time, and lab contacts. The labs are identified for informational
purposes only, and do not constitute an endorsement. The listed commercial laboratories may also provide
advice on training, equipment, and sampling techniques appropriate for Method 1631.
http://www.epa.gov/ost/methods/ 1631.html
This EPA site provides information on the 1631 Method requirements and implementation guidance.
http://www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/lab
This DWQ site provides information on EPA Methods (including 1669 clean sampling techniques). and a
listing of state -certified labs for EPA Method 1631.
http://www.h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/NPDESweb.html;click Documents
This DWQ website includes a copy of this letter plus a list of facilities currently subject to EPA Method
1631.
Conclusion
The Division realizes that changing the method of mercury measurement will not be without difficulty on the part of
the permittees. The requirement will affect approximately 155 facilities with mercury limits and/or monitoring
requirements. These permittees will need to evaluate available laboratories, costs, and sampling techniques. For
these reasons, the implementation date for EPA Method 1631 was delayed until September 1, 2003. The Division
thanks you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter. If you have any questions about the contents of
this letter, please contact the applicable staff listed above.
Sincerely,
1
J. William Reid, PE
Supervisor, Point Source Branch
cc (hardcopy): CLANC. c/o Lew Hicks. Environmental Chemistry Inc.. 6602 Windmill Way. Wilmington. NC 28405
cc (email): EPA Region 4. Marshall Hyatt. Scott Gordon. Roosevelt Childress
DWQ Water guality Section: Coleen Sullins. Regional Offices
DWQ Laboratory Section: Steve Tedder, Larry Ausley. Jim Meyer. Roy Byrd. Connie Brower
DWQ Aquatic Toxicology Unit. Sandy Mort
DWQ Pretreatment Unit. Tom Poe
DWG) Modeling/TMDL. Michelle Woolfolk
DWQ NPDES Compliance Unit. Shannon Langley
DWQ NPDES Unit
MCIC. Michael Johnson
NC League of Municipalities. Paula Thomas
Clean Water Fund of NC. Hope Taylor
Severn Trent.Lab. Ohio. Mark Bruce

NPDES Mercury Requirement
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ATTACHMENT A
Summary of EPA Methods 1631/1669
Effluent samples collected for mercury may become contaminated by numerous routes, including: 1) metal -
containing labware, reagents. containers, and sampling equipment; 2) improperly cleaned or stored equipment; and
3) atmospheric mercury inputs in dirt and dust. Even human contact can be a source of mercury contamination
(e.g., mercury amalgam fillings in the mouths of lab/field personnel can contaminate samples directly exposed to
exhalation). Thus, it is essential that every effort be made to minimize sample contamination during collection. The
US EPA provides recommendations to minimize contamination during sample collection in EPA Method 1669:
Sampling Ambient Water for Determination of Trace Metals at EPA Water Quality Criteria Levels. This guidance
describes a "clean hands/dirty hands" sampling technique to collect mercury samples, which is ideally performed
with two people. A designated "clean hands" sampler handles all operations involving direct contact with the
sample bottle, while the "dirty hands" sampler is responsible for all activities that do not involve direct contact with
the sample bottle. This team sampling technique is recommended as a means to minimize sample contamination.
but is not required. The US EPA is developing a trace metal sampling guidance strictly for effluent collection
(Method 1670). The permittee will need to evaluate the various sampling recommendations and develop a sampling
strategy appropriate for their particular situation. The overall philosophy behind any mercury sampling strategy
should be to ensure that any object or substance that contacts the sample is nonmetallic and free from any
material that may contain metals, in order to produce a reliable mercury measurement.
Requirements and recommendations for EPA Method 1631
and clean sampling for low level mercury include:
• It is strongly recommended that the permittee discuss sample collection, preservation. and shipping
requirements with their laboratory. to ensure that the most current requirements of Method 1631 will
be met. There have been several revisions to EPA Method 1631, and Revision D is proposed.
• Each laboratory must perform and meet the minimum requirements of Method 1631 Quality Control.
• Effluent samples for mercury analysis must be collected in clean fluoropolymer or borosilicate glass
containers. It is recommended that the permittee request appropriate clean sample bottles or a
mercury sampling kit from their lab.
• Method 1631 requires that a minimum of one field blank accompany each set of samples collected at a
given site. The field blank is used to identify contamination from sample collection and transport. If
mercury is present in the field blank at levels that would compromise reliable measurement of mercury
in the wastewater sample, you should assume that the sample was contaminated during collection or
transit, and you will need to eliminate any source of contamination that has been identified and
possibly resample. Including the field blank, the permittee should budget for two samples per
monitoring event.
• Samples must be preserved or analyzed within 48-hours after collection. Samples do not need to be
refrigerated/iced during shipment provided they are tightly capped, shipped overnight to the lab, and
preserved or analyzed by the lab within 48 hours of collection (per Draft Revision D).
• If the samples are preserved within 48 hours. then they have a maximum holding time of 90 days prior
to analysis (per Draft Revision D).
• Sampling personnel must wear clean, non -talc latex gloves during sample collection and handling.
• EPA currently recommends that mercury samples for Method 1631 analysis be collected as grab
samples, since automatic composite samplers may be subject to contamination and loss of mercury via
volatilization. Therefore. the Division will allow permittees to collect single grab samples directly into
lab -provided sample bottles for permit requirements. The grab sample must be representative of the
discharge.
• If the person collecting the sample cannot directly reach the wastewater stream, a pole -type sampler
may be attached to the sample bottle to extend the reach for sample collection. The pole and bottle
clamp should be made of plastic and/or stainless steel and the mouth of the bottle should be held
facing upstream of the pole. The use of a transfer vessel should be avoided.
• All sampling equipment must be nonmetallic. or free of material that may contain metals. All materials
that will directly or indirectly contact the sample must be cleaned using the procedures in Method
1631.
• To minimize atmospheric contamination, do not sample during rainy weather or when the wind could
blow dust particles into the sample bottle. To minimize human contamination. do not breathe into the
sample bottle if you have mercury amalgam fillings in your teeth.
• Sampling personnel should be trained in techniques for sampling mercury at low levels. Sample
collection via the "clean hands/dirty hands" technique is recommended. but not required.
• Since Method 1631 is performance -based, there is some flexibility in Method requirements.
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