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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0056863_Permit Issuance_20120725ern NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary July 25, 2012 Mr. Bobby Cavenaugh Public Utilities Director Town of Rose Hill P.O. Box 8 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance Permit No. NC0056863 Rose Hill WWTP Facility Class II Duplin County Dear Mr. Cavenaugh: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). The permit authorizes the Town of Rose Hill to discharge up to 0.450 MGD of treated wastewater from the Rose Hill WWTP to Reedy Branch, a class C Swamp water in the Cape Fear River Basin. The permit includes discharge limitations/or monitoring for flow, BOD5, ammonia nitrogen, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, total residual chlorine, fecal coliform, beryllium, chromium, copper, zinc, dichlorobromomethane and mercury, along with other parameters. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.orq An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer None Carolina �tura!!y Mr. Cavenaugh July 25, 2012 Page 2 of 3 The following procedure has been implemented by DWQ: Total residual chlorine (TRC) compliance level changed to 50 ug/1. Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received EPA approval to allow a 50 ug/1 TRC compliance level. This change is due to analytical difficulties with TRC measurements.. Facilities will still be required to report actual results on their monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR) submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC values below 50 ug/1 will be treated as zero. A footnote regarding this has been added to the effluent page. The following modifications in the draft remain in the final permit: • Quarterly monitoring for beryllium, chromium, mercury, copper, silver, zinc and dichlorobromomethane were added based on the results of the reasonable potential analysis and Division procedures for toxicants. Please note that mercury must be sampled using EPA Method 1631E (low level mercury test). • A special condition requiring that Rose Hill conduct a solids depth survey and submit a solids removal plan was included in the permit. • A special condition for Effluent Pollutant Scan was added to the permit based on facility's status as a major discharger effective in 2009. Language has been updated to note three scans must be completed during the permit cycle, • The treatment component, dechlorination, has been added to the supplement to permit cover sheet. • The number of sludge drying beds (five) has now been included. • Language in the chronic toxicity testing requirement was updated. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714. Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits, which may be required by the Division of Water Quality, or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permits may be required. Mr. Cavenaugh July 25, 2012 Page 3 of 3 If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Jacquelyn Nowell at telephone number (919) 807-6386. Respectfully, JO'1/1/1 &Charles Wakild, P.E. Attachments cc: Wilmington Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section PERCS/Attn: Sarah Morrison (ecopy) EPA Region IV/Attn: Karrie Jo Shell (e_cop y, Aquatic Toxicology/Attn: Susie Meadows (ecopy) NPDES File Central Files Permit NC0056863 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Town of Rose Hill is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Rose Hill WWTP 287 Charlie Teachey Road (NCSR 1931) Duplin County to receiving waters designated as Reedy Branch 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, 2012. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2017. Signed this day July 25., 2012. LAQ._ #files Wakild, P.E. I7Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0056863 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. The Town of Rose Hill is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: • Lift station with dual screws and mechanical lift pump • Bar screen • Oxidation ditch • Three clarifiers • Aerated sludge holding tank • Five sludge drying beds • Gaseous chlorination • Chlorine contact tank • Dechlorination • Flow measuring and recording • Post aeration basin The facility is located at 287 Charlie Teachey Road (NCSR 1931), Rose Hill, in Duplin County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Reedy Branch, classified C-Swamp waters in the Cape Fear River Basin. • • ..........____.„._ ______ „.„.._,_____. . 1____yoc...._),..----......._, ,fit, 1 v .- cf,', (.....-------, ) (____-),_,,v Ty, -..... .-: . ;i�. . Gs 0 . ,,�� �j . ••s +: he n u. 4 c Y} ,ra t r'a.. � rye3 i=. f' ,`i7S-. �. �>/. , 't f ,4i.i "fS .h ,ter! �..: s % ,nii l5 b ,.i. f.. {' Ne v . Pil.-----''" „ f, 4 g t j.i.' ,qt_ S r } "Says ,r`r a2cg ; 1 3 g4,.. 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Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONMTOG RINREQUIREMENTS Monthly Average;:, Weekly Average.. Daily Maximum._ 'Measurement ,., Frequency.; Sample' type.,. ' Sample ..Locations. Flow 0.45 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C)2 (April 1— October 31) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Influent & Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2 (November 1— March 31) 18.0 mg/L • 27.0 mg/L • Weekly Composite Influent & Effluent Total Suspended Solids2 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Influent & Effluent NH3 as N (April 1— October 31) 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent NH3 as N (November 1— March 31) 4.0 mg/L 12.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent Dissolved Oxygen3 Weekly Grab Effluent, Upstream & Downstream Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine4 • 17ug/L 2/Week Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Daily Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Upstream & Downstream Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite - Effluent Total Beryllium Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Chromium Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Mercury Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Copper Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Silver Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Zinc Quarterly Composite Effluent Dichlorobromomethane Quarterly Grab Effluent Chronic Toxicity5 Quarterly Composite Effluent pH6 Weekly Grab Effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan' Footnote 7 Footnote 7 Effluent Footnotes on the next page. Permit NC0056863 Footnotes: 71. Upstream = 100 feet above outfall; Downstream = at the NCSR 1933 bridge The monthly average effluent BODS and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). -3 The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L. 4. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 µg/1 to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/1. 5. See Special Condition A. (3). 6. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. 7. The permittee shall perform three Effluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this permit. (See Special Condition A. (5) THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS A.(2.) PERMIT RE -OPENER: TMDL IMPLEMENTATION The Division may, upon written notification to the Permittee, re -open this Permit in order to incorporate or modify effluent limitations, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other permit conditions when it deems such action is necessary to implement TMDL(s) approved by the USEPA. A.(3). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) 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. If reporting pass/fail results using the parameter code TGP3B, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is sent to the below address. If reporting Chronic Value results using the parameter code THP3B, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Permit NC0056863 A.(3). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) (con't) Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, 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. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. and all AT Forms submitted. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. A.(4). Solids Depth Survey and Removal Plan By March 1, 2013, the Permittee shall conduct a gridded solids depth survey in the oxidation ditch versus its total depth. This information should be used to calculate the volume of accumulated solids in comparison to the total ditch volume for determination as to how much treatment volume has been lost to accumulated grit and solids. The Permittee shall submit the survey results and calculated data to the Division's Surface Water Protection Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington NC 28405. A review of the submitted information will be conducted to determine if a reduction is needed. If it is deemed that a reduction plan is necessary to ensure adequate and efficient treatment quality, then the Permittee shall develop and implement such plan within 180 days of written notification by the Wilmington Regional Office. Permit NC0056863 A. (5.) Effluent Pollutant Scan The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed below. One scan must be performed in each of the following years: 2013, 2014, and 2015. Analytical methods shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and shall be sufficiently sensitive to determine whether parameters are present in concentrations greater than applicable standards and criteria. Samples should be collected with one quarterly toxicity test each year, and must represent seasonal variation [i.e. do not sample in the same quarter every year]. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable." Ammonia (as N) Chlorine (total residual, TRC) Dissolved oxygen Nitrate/Nitrite Kjeldahl nitrogen Oil and grease Phosphorus Total dissolved solids Hardness Antimony Arsenic Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Copper Lead Mercury -(EPA Method 1631E ) Nickel Selenium Silver Thallium Zinc Cyanide Total phenolic compounds Volatile organic compounds: Acrolein Acrylonitrile Benzene • Bromoform Carbon tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chlorodibromomethane Chloroethane 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform Dichlorobromomethane 1,1-dichloroethane 1,2-dichloroethane Trans- 1,2-dichloroethylene 1, 1-dichloroethylene 1,2-dichloropropane 1,3-dichloropropylene Ethylbenzene Methyl bromide Methyl chloride Methylene chloride 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethylene Toluene 1, 1, 1 -trichloroethane 1,1,2-trichloroethane Trichloroethylene Vinyl chloride Acid -extractable compounds: P-chloro-m-cresol 2-chlorophenol 2,4-dichlorophenol 2,4-dimethylphenol 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol 2,4-dinitrophenol 2-nitrophenol 4-nitrophenol Pentachlorophenol Phenol 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Base -neutral compounds: Acenaphthene Acenaphthylene Anthracene Benzidine Benzo(a)anthracene Benzo(a)pyrene 3,4 benzofluoranthene Benzo(ghi)perylene Benzo(k)fluoranthene Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Butyl benzyl phthalate 2-chloronaphthalene 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Chrysene Di-n-butyl phthalate Di-n-octyl phthalate Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 1,2-dichlorobenzene 1,3-dichlorobenzene 1,4-dichlorobenzene 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Diethyl phthalate Dimethyl phthalate 2,4-dinitrotoluene 2,6-dinitrotoluene 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Fluoranthene Fluorene Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Hexachloroethane Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Isophorone Naphthalene Nitrobenzene . N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosodiphenylamine Phenanthrene Pyrene 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene Reporting. Test results shall be reported on DWQ Form- A MR PPA 1(or in a form approved by the Director) by December 31 s` of each designated sampling year. The report shall be submitted to the following address: NCDENR/DWQ/Central Files, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. DENR/ DWQ FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT NPDES No. NC0056863 Facility Information Applicant/Facility Name: Town of Rose Hill/ Rose Hill WWTP Applicant Address: P.O. Box 8, Rose Hill, NC 28458 Facility Address: 287 Charlie Teachey Road (NCSR 1931), Rose Hill, NC 28458 Permitted Flow 0.45 MGD Type of Waste: Municipal ' Facility/Permit Status: Renewal County: Duplin Miscellaneous Receiving Stream: Reedy Branch Regional Office: WiRO Stream Classification: C Swamp Quad Rose Hill (H26SE) 303(d) Listed?: NO Permit Writer: Jackie Nowell Subbasin: 030622 Date: May 14, 2012 HUC# 03030005 Drainage Area (mi2): 0.12 mi2 Summer 7Q10 (cfs) 0.0 cfs Winter 7Q 10 (cfs): 0.0 cfs Average Flow (cfs): 0.2 cfs IWC (%): 100 Primary SIC Code: 4952 SUMMARY The Town of Rose Hill operates a 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment facility that discharges into Reedy Branch in the Cape Fear River Basin. The WWTP serves 1,430 people. In September 2010, the facility status of the Rose Hill WWTP was revised to be classified as a major facility. This change was based on the facility being a publicly owned treatment work with a pretreatment program. The modified pretreatment program for the Rose Hill facility began in 2009. The application and WiRO staff report indicate that a winery and a rendering plant send wastewater to the facility. Although the rendering plant has had some violations, there have M w not been any upsets at the treatment plant. It is recommended that this modified, /1"_ pretreatment program be continued. C•Z .2( The Rose Hill WWTP discharges into a stream with an estimated 7Q10 flow of 0 cfs and an estimated 30Q2 flow of 0 cfs. Based on the receiving stream flow, the Rose Hill WWTP will not pre._ A be allowed to expand at this current discharge site. The facility requested speculative limits for expansion in December 2011, and DWQ responded that an increase in flow would not be allowed. It was recommended that Rose Hill review other options should as nondischarge or relocation to a stream with a positive stream flow (Janu 3 2008 DWQ corre Town). Existing permit limits at 0.45 MGD: BOD5=10 mg/1 (summer); 18 mg/1 (winter) TSS=30 mg/1 NH3 as N = 2 mg/1 (summer); 4 mg/1 (winter) DO = daily average not less than 6 mg/1 Fecal =200/ 100m1 Total Residual Chlorine=17 ug/1 pH=6-9 S.U. Quarterly monitoring for Total Nitrogen and Tot Quarterly Chronic toxicity limit at 90% n,kt -P. sec h 'i O vt 01.)kke IH art e if ay?. _iedi c,it104 QO til r..v I- i c 1J1i 1 'Fen/jell Phosphorus. �� 0 11 I-1A 17 /c Vi v1 The average flow for the WWTP was 0.229 MGD in in 2009. The plant is at about 51% of capacity. 41. 1/ty/i 11, 0.239 MGD in 20 1 - . . 0.260 MGD 1 NC0056853- Rose Hill WWTP NPDES Renewal Page 1 i 4 RECEIVING STREAM The Rose Hill WWTP discharges into Reedy Branch, a class C Swamp stream. Stream flows at the discharge point indicate that the summer 7Q10 is zero and 30Q2 is zero. Reedy Branch is not listed on the 2010 NC 303 (d) list of impaired streams or the 2012 draft 303(d) list. TOXICITY TESTING: Current Requirements: At 0.45 MGD, Chronic Toxicity P/F at 90%; Testing in Jan Apr Jul Oct; Since the last renewal in April 2007, the facility passed the tox test in July and October 2007. There was one failure in January 2008. The failure was followed by two passes in February and March 2008. Since April 2008, the facility has passed all fourteen (14) quarterly toxicity tests. Recommendation: renewal of quarterly chronic toxicity test at 90%. COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: There have been some compliance issues with this facility. There were several DO frequency violations from July 2007 through April 2008 which appear to be corrected. There was an NH3 violation in April 2007; along with monthly average exceedances in April, July and August 2008, weekly average exceedances in April -June 2010 and August 2010. There were BOD5 violations in April 2008, June 2010, and August 2010. A review of compliance data also showed problems with TRC, however these were not true exceedances because of the 50 ug/1 threshold. All recent values are within the 50 ug/1 threshold that DWQ designated in 2008 memo regarding TRC. Between September 2008 and November 2010, DWQ enforcement cases against the Rose Hill WWTP totaled approximately $4518. INSTREAM MONITORING: Parameters: Dissolved oxygen and temperature Upstream: 100 feet above outfall Downstream: at NCSR 1933 bridge A review of instream DO monitored by Rose Hill show that in most instances the .downstream DO values are always below 5 mg/ 1, even if the upstream values are above 5 mg/ 1. In the summer months of May through August 2011, upstream DO values ranged between 1.99 - 3.14 mg/1, and downstream DOs ranged between 1.29 mg/1 - 3.04 mg/1. However in September through December 2011 there were instances when upstream DOs ranged from 5.3 to 6.16 mg/1 but corresponding downstream DOs ranged from 1.29 - 3.33 mg/1. In the winter months, it is assumed that instream DOs would be higher because of the lower instream temperatures but this was not the case. In 2010 and 2009, nearly all upstream DOs were above 6 mg/ 1, however nearly all downstream values were less than 4 mg/ 1. Recommend the continuation of instream monitoring for temperature and DO. REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS A review of submitted priority pollutant scans was a limited dataset of only two samples for selected parameters. Parameters with no detections were not evaluated for reasonable potential. Based on the reasonable potential analysis, and the results which indicated a reasonable potential to exceed the water quality standard or action level standards, it is recommended that the following parameters be monitored quarterly in the permit: Total copper, total zinc, total silver, total beryllium, total chromium, total mercury and dichlorobromomethane. It is recommended that copper, silver and zinc should monitor quarterly in conjunction with the whole effluent toxicity test. In addition, because the pretreatment short term monitoring program will not provide adequate data for evaluation at the next permit renewal, quarterly monitoring for the metals was recommended. NC0056853- Rose Hill WWTP NPDES Renewal Page 2 PROPOSED CHANGES: • The treatment component, dechlorination, has been added to the supplement to permit cover sheet. • The number of sludge drying beds (five) has now been included. • The following procedure has been implemented by DWQ: Total residual chlorine (TRC) compliance level changed to 50 ug/l. Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received EPA approval to allow a 50 ug/1 TRC compliance level. This change is due to analytical difficulties with TRC measurements. Facilities will still be required to report actual results on their monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR) submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC values below 50 ug/1 will be treated as zero. A footnote regarding this change has been added to the effluent limitations page in the draft permit. • Quarterly monitoring for beryllium, chromium, mercury, copper, silver, zinc and dichlorobromomethane is recommended based on the results of the reasonable potential analysis and Division procedures for toxicants. • A special condition requiring that Rose Hill conduct a solids depth survey and submit a solids removal plan was included in the permit. • Language in the chronic toxicity testing requirement was updated. • Special condition for Effluent Pollutant Scan was added to the permit based on facility's status as a major discharger effective in 2009. PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE: Draft Permit to Public Notice: May 23, 2012 Permit Scheduled to Issue (Tentative): September, 2012 (est.) STATE CONTACT: If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact Ja• •e Nowell at (919) 807-6386 or Jackie.nowell@ncdenr.gov. NAME: li f RE • NAL OFFICE CO MENT: NAME: DATE: 6 - RO SUPERVISOR: DATE: DATE: NC0056853- Rose Hill WWTP NPDES Renewal Page 3 7/o2- Belnick, Tom From: Belnick, Tom Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 1:23 PM To: Hunkele, Dean; Nowell, Jackie Cc: Belnick, Tom Subject: Town of Rose Hill NC0056863 Dean/Jackie- I just signed this permit renewal. Per Jackie's Fact Sheet, looks like there might be some impact on downstream DO in winter, although WWTP generally shows good BOD treatment and good DO levels in effluent at that time. Might be worth a follow-up by Wilmington Region in winter, to recheck instream DO recordings relative to effluent BOD/DO levels. TY1 20i7 loteloutd, (0414 dokietikca.ot D � vaii4fer, 1 Nowell, Jackie al co avi From: Pamala Myers [Myers.Pamala@epamail.epa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:33 AM To: Nowell, Jackie; Belnick, Tom Cc: Mark Nuhfer; myers.pamala@epa.gov Subject: Rose Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0056863) = No Comments Subject: No Comment for Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Review Rose Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0056863) Dear Mr. Poupart: In accordance with the EPA/NC Memorandum of Agreement, we have completed our review of the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit referenced above and initially received on May 29, 2012, with new data received on June 14, 2012 as requested. We have no comments to the proposed conditions. The EPA requests that we be afforded an additional review opportunity only if significant changes are made to the draft permit prior to issuance, or if significant objections to the draft permit are received. Otherwise, please send Region 4 one copy of the final permit when issued with a signed cover letter. If you have any questions, please call me at (404) 562-9421 or send me an email at cr,,.h,intalct a ci-K1.uoN Sincerely, Pamala Myers 404.562.9421 myers.pamalaCd epa.gov Environmental Engineer and Technical Advisor I Pollution Control and Implementation Branch Water Protection Division I Municipal and Industrial NPDES Section U.S. EPA, Region 4 161 Forsyth St. SW I Atlanta, GA 30303 i Nowell, Jackie From: Hunkele, Dean Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 1:44 PM To: Nowell, Jackie Subject: RE: Rose Hill WWTP Draft Permit Comments No I haven't. Feel free to pass it along to see if clear enough for him & town manager. Dean Hunkele, Senior Environmental Specialist Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection Section http://www.ncwaterquality.org/ Direct Phone: (910) 796-7387 Main Phone: (910) 796-7215 Fax: (910) 350-2004 Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 To report a SSO, WWTP Bypass, or Spill after hours, holidays, or weekends call The NC Division of Emergency Management @ 1-800-858-0368 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Nowell, Jackie Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 1:40 PM To: Hunkele, Dean Subject: RE: Rose Hill WWTP Draft Permit Comments Thank you, Dean. Have you spoken with Mr. Cavenaugh of Rose Hill? I'll probably forward this to him so he can see this condition before its placed in the final permit. If he has additional questions, I will forward him to you. From: Hunkele, Dean Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 12:24 PM To: Nowell, Jackie; Gregson, Jim Subject: RE: Rose Hill WWTP Draft Permit Comments Jackie, 1 • Replace condition with this as it should clear it up. A.(4). Solids Depth Survey and Removal Plan Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall conduct a gridded solids depth survey in the oxidation ditch versus its total depth. This information should be used to calculate the volume of accumulated solids in comparison to the total ditch volume for determination as to how much treatment volume has been lost to accumulated grit & solids. The Permittee shall submit the survey results and calculated data to the Division's Surface Water Protection Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington NC 28405. A review of the submitted information will be conducted to determine if a reduction is needed. If it is deemed that a reduction plan is necessary to ensure adequate and efficient treatment quality, then the Permittee shall develop and implement such plan within 180 days of written notification by the Wilmington Regional Office. Dean Hunkele, Senior Environmental Specialist Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection Section http://www.ncwaterquality.org/ Wa ercli -e eayn+ce N ti k now I I y re a eree ct a� tech^ Direct Phone: (910) 796-7387 Main Phone: (910) 796-7215 Fax: (910) 350-2004 Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 To report a SSO, WWTP Bypass, or Spill after hours, holidays, or weekends call The NC Division of Emergency Management @ 1-800-858-0368 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Nowell, Jackie Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 10:21 AM To: Gregson, Jim; Hunkele, Dean Subject: FW: Rose Hill WWTP Draft Permit Comments Good morning, Per the comments below from Mr. Cavenaugh regarding the solids depth survey and removal plan. Since this recommendation came from the Wilmington Regional Office, could you review the permit condition included in the draft and then flesh out what the specific steps to this depth survey and removal plan that are required? I didn't provide enough information for him to understand what is needed. Thanks in advance for your help with this. 2 Jackie From: Public Works Dept. [mailto:rosehillpw@ embargmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 6:55 AM To: Nowell, Jackie Cc: rosehill Subject: Rose Hill WWTP Draft Permit Comments Jackie, Po„ fhll �... h We have received the draft copy of our WWTP Permit. I do have a couple of comments regarding the draft. First, could you give me some clarification on Solids Depth Survey and Removal Plan A.(4). Second, we have a spry irrigation with the plant (WQ0020970); we irrigate from the dechlorination chamber. Should this be added to the SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET? Please contact me if you have questions concerning this matter. Thanks, Bobby Cavenaugh Rose Hill Public Utilities Director PO Box, 8 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Office: (910) 289-2000 Cell: (910) 289-1461 rosehillpw cr,embargmail.com 3 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNT' OF SAMPSON . JULES MOLENDA, PUBLISHER, of the Sampson Independent, a newspaper published in Sampson County, N.C. being duly sworn, says that at the time the attached notice was published in the- SAMPSON INDEPENDENT, said newspaper met all of the requirements and qualifications prescribed by North Carolina General Statue 1-597; that said newspaper had a general circulation to actual paid subscribers; and was admitted to the United States mail as second class matter in Sampson County, N.C.; and further, that the attached notice was pu. ; .,. - d in the AMPS ON INDEPENDENT on , 2012. Publisher Legals • Swo to and subscribed before me this the /.03/ day PUBLIC NOTICE North Carolina Environmental 0 , 2012. ComManagement Ot-e/, 1617 Mil Service SC Unit er1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Notice of Intent to Issue a I NOTARY PUBLIC NPDES Wastewater Permit The North Carolina Envir- onmental Management Commission proposes to is- sue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Divi- sion of Water Quality (DWQ) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWQ at the above address. In- terested persons may visit the DWQ at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC to review information on file. Additional information on NPDES per- mits and this notice may be found on our website: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq /swp/ps/npdes/calendar, or by calling (919) 807-6304. Town of Rose Hill requested renewal of permit NC0056863 for Rose Hill WWTP in Duplin County. This permitted dis- charge is treated municipal wastewater to Reedy Branch, Cape Fear River Basin. The Sampson Independent May 29, 2012.c. My commission expires: June 20, 2015 Nowell, Jackie From: Hunkele, Dean Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:22 AM To: Nowell, Jackie Cc: Gregson, Jim; Meadows, Susan Subject: RE: Draft permit for Rose Hill WWTP Attachments: 56863draft2012 comments.doc Importance: High Jackie, Please see the system description changes in red. Check the map info box. Also, please add parameter codes and units -of -measure to the table. Also, need to sync up known toxicants like zinc & copper to toxicity sampling event. Please advise with any questions. Thanks, Dean Dean Hunkele, Senior Environmental Specialist Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection Section http://www.ncwaterquality.org/ Direct Phone: (910) 796-7387 Main Phone: (910) 796-7215 Fax: (910) 350-2004 Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 To report a SSO, WWTP Bypass, or Spill after hours, holidays, or weekends call The NC Division of Emergency Management @ 1-800-858-0368 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. > Original Message > From: Gregson, Jim > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:36 PM > To: Hunkele, Dean > Subject: Fw: Draft permit for Rose Hill WWTP > Original Message > From: Nowell, Jackie > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 08:34 PM > To: Gregson, Jim; Meadows, Susan; Morrison, Sarah; Reid, Steve > Subject: Draft permit for Rose Hill WWTP > Hello, 1 Permit NC0056863 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. The Town of Rose Hill is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: Influent composite sampler (proportional from effluent meter) Archimedes mechanical dual screws lift pump Manual bar screen & grit trough �:• ti5 Single oxidation ditch with dual surface brushes/rotors Three secondary clarifiers WAS/RAS diversion basin Aerated sludge holding basin Five sludge drying beds Gaseous chlorination Chlorine contact basin Liquid Dechlorination , Effluent flow meter with flow proportional composite sampler Post aeration basin The facility is located at 287 Charlie Teachey Road (NCSR 1931), Rose Hill, in Duplin County. 2. Discharge from said treatment ;works at the location specified on the attached map into Reedy Branch, classified C-Swamp waters in the Cape Fear River Basin. > The Rose Hill permit will go to public notice this week. I apologize for the late > submittal. Please forward any comments to me by June 30, 2012. Thank you. > Jackie Nowell > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: > 56863draft2012 > 56863draftltr2012 > 56863fct2012 > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or > receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to > determine how attachments are handled. 2 Nowell, Jackie From: Hunkele, Dean Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 2:29 PM To: Nowell, Jackie Subject: NC0056863 Rose Hill staff report Attachments: NC0056863 Rose Hill CEI 2-15-2012.pdf; NC0056863 Rose Hill CEI 3-10-2010.pdf Importance: High Jackie, Attached are last 2 inspection reports. The facility is just now becoming a major due to a new pretreatment program. Thus I wonder if monitoring should be increased for any standard parameter or anything new added. They now serve a winery (Duplin Winery) and a rendering plant (Carolina By -Products) in addition to 2 poultry hatcheries that have been on their system for years. I would suggest we reduce effluent Temp to weekly or the most frequent of other items. The application did not mention W0002O97O which is a minor conjunctive -use spray irrigation system/permit. They use a contractor, Triple S, for sludge. The facility address and lat/long for the Supplement have been updated in BIMS. The outfall lat/long is accurate, but discharge point on map is a little off, it is on north side of the road. Let me know if you have any questions. Dean Hunkele, Senior Environmental Specialist Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection Section http://www.ncwaterguality.org/ Wate r QUa1lty . c max* d a, cctc+o Direct Phone: (910) 796-7387 Main Phone: (910) 796-7215 Fax: (910) 350-2004 Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 To report a SSO, WWTP Bypass, or Spill after hours, holidays, or weekends call The NC Division of Emergency Management @ 1-800-858-0368 1 Cape Fear River Basin - 2011 Proposed NPDES Permitting Actions for Permit Renewals RRO 1. NC0035866, Bynum WWTP (permit assigned to Bob S.) — see region. 2. NC0038849, Hill Forest Rest Home (permit assigned to Bob S.) — see region 3. NC0039331, Bonlee Elementary School (permit assigned to Bob S.) — see region 4. NC0039349, Waters Elementary School WWTP (permit assigned to Bob S.) — see region 5. NC0039471, Bennett Elementary School WWTP (permit assigned to Bob 5.) — see region 6. NC0042803, Birchwood MHP (permit assigned to Bob S.) — see region 7. NC0048429, Cedar Village Apartments (permit assigned to Bob S.) — see region 8. NC0051314, Cole Park Plaza Shopping Center WWTP (permit assigned to Maureen S.) — see region 9. NC0063096, Holly Springs WWTP (permit assigned to Gil V.) — see region 10. NC0074446, Hilltop MHP WWTP (permit assigned to Bob 5.) — see region WARO 1. NC0020575, Mount Olive WWTP (permit assigned to Jackie N.) — No action recommended. However, the permit writer may want to follow-up with the region to ascertain any new developments post the region's planned site inspection. The permit was modified years ago to address the non-compliance issues. Currently, the town is in litigation with its consulting engineering firm regarding the design & oversight of the construction project. WIRO 1. NC0003344, Wallace Chicken Processing Plant (permit assigned to Jim M.) —This facility is under a Judicial Order by Consent. Recommend referencing the JOC in the renewed permit. 2. NC0020346, Magnolia WWTP (permit assigned to Maureen S.) — No action recommended. Compliance problems relate to plant design flaws and construction issues. For the most part, issues have been resolved or a work -around established. Permit writer may want to follow-up with the region. 3. NC0020702, Wallace WWTP (permit assigned to Ron 8.) — No action recommended. Past compliance issues attributed to poor O&M by the old ORC. Facility is now operating under an SOC and a new plant is under construction. Plant has I/1 issues that should be resolved with the new plant. 4. NC0056863, Rose Hill WWTP (permit assigned to Jackie N.) — Special condition requesting a solids depth survey and submittal of a plan for solids removal; follow-up with the region. Lack of proper O&M (ex., solids volume maintenance and proper oversight of treatment volume/detention in the oxidation ditch) is attributed to compliance issues. Because the facility is classified as a major, need to consider increasing monitoring frequency and adding daily limit requirements. Currently, influent monitoring is controlled by the effluent meter. Need a special condition inserted in renewed permit that upon expansion or significant upgrade that this issue is addressed. 2 Cape Fear River Basin - 2011 1 Proposed NPDES Permitting Actions for Permit Renewals February 28, 2011 To: NPDES Permit Files From: Vanessa Manuel Subject: Proposed NPDES Permitting Actions for 2011 Permit Renewals Cape Fear River Basin In January 2011, BIMS was queried to ascertain those permitted facilities in the Cape Fear Basin exceeding a subjective compliance threshold (>_5 civil penalty assessments or n0 NOVs issued within the last 3+ years). This resulted in the identification of 26 facilities for possible permitting actions. A list of the facilities was routed to the 5 regional offices in the Cape Fear Basin for staff recommendations. A summary of the recommendations are included below. Assigned permit writers should incorporate recommended actions or conduct follow-ups with the regions and/or the appropriate ROC as necessary. Breakdown by region: Region NPDES ROC # Permits in CFRB # Exceeding Compliance Threshold FRIG Ja.e �C RRO Bob S. r� WAR(? _... _ Bob ....___ ..°____ WIRO Maureen S.. 4 WSBO. Charles, W _Totals .- 47 66 ►65 10 6 3� .. J 219 26 FRO 1. NC0001406, Erwin WWTP #2 (permit assigned to Jim M.) — No action recommended. Scheduled to eliminate discharge via connection to the new North Harnett regional plant in a couple of years. 2. NC0026671, Elizabethtown WWTP (permit assigned to Jim M.) — No action recommended. Problems seem to be resolved. 3. NC0058548, Star WWTP (permit assigned to Jim M.) — No action recommended. Problems caused by a lack of flow to the plant (loss of industry). 4. NC0061719, Woodlake Country Club WWTP (permit assigned to Maureen S.) — No permitting action recommended. This is an older plant that does not have a clarifier. The operators would like a small clarifier added to the treatment plant, but the owners will not make the purchase. Region feels this would be a good candidate for an Administrative Order (Special Order without Consent). 5. NC0064521, Erwin WWTP (permit assigned to Jim M.) — No permitting action recommended. Major 1/1 work has been done at the plant. It is scheduled to close and tie in to the North Harnett regional plant in the next few years. Region feels this would be a good candidate for an Administrative Order (Special Order without Consent). 6. NC0072877, Newton Grove WWTP (permit assigned to Maureen S.) — No action recommended. This is a well operated, 100% domestic plant. Good compliance during the past year. Rose Hill WWTP NC0056863 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Qw (MGD) = 0.45 IQIOS(cfs)= 0.00 7QIOS (cfs) = 0.00 7QIOW (cfs) = 0.00 30Q2 (cfs) = 0.00 Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) = 0.20 Receiving Stream: Reedy Branch WWTP/WTP Class: II IWC (Qa 1Q1OS = 100.00% IWC' @ 7Q 1 OS = 100.00% IWC @ 7QIOW = 100.00% IWC @ 30Q2 = 100.00% IWC @QA= 77.72% Stream Class: C Swamp Outfall 001 Qw = 0.45 MGD CHRONIC TEST CONCENTRATION = DEFAULT % =90% PARAMETER APE (1) STANDARDS & CRITERIA (2) a co m REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS RECOMMENDED ACTION NC WQS / Applied '/2 FAV / Chronic Standard Acute n # Det. Max Pred Allowable Cw Cw Arsenic Arsenic C C 50 FW(7Q10s) 10 HH/WS(Qavg) ug/L ug/L 2 0 Note: n < 9 Limited data set 2 0 Note: n < 9 3.7 Default C.V. 3.7 Default C.V. Acute: NO WQS __ __ _—_—__ __—_ Chronic: 50.0 N_ o value > Allowable C_w Chronic: 12.9 No value > Allowable Cw __—_—_-----_—__------------- No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw - No Monitoring required No RP, Predicted Max 7 50% 07 Allowable Cw - No Monitoring required Beryllium NC 6.5 FW(7Q10s) ug/L 2 1 Note: n < 9 Limited data set 14.8 Default C.V. Acute: NO WQS __ __ _—_—__ __—_ Chronic: 6.5 No value > Allowable Cw __—_—_—_-----_--_--------_-- RP for Limited Dataset (n<8 samples) - apply Quarterly Monitoring Cadmium NC 2 FW(7Q10s) 15 ug/L 2 0 Note: n _< 9 Limited data set 3.7 Default C.V. Acute: 15.0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Chronic: 2.0 No value > Allowable Cw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RP for a limited dataset (n<8) but no values >Detect - No monitoring recommended Chlorides (AL) NC 230 FW(7Q10s) mg/L 0 0 N/A Acute: NO WQS _ _ _ Chronic----- 230------------------------------- Chlorinated Phenolic Compounds NC 1 A(30Q2) ug/L 0 0 N/A Acute: NO WQS _ ____----_ _--- Chronic: 1.0 ----------------- ----------- Total Phenolic Compounds NC 300 A(30Q2) ug/L 0 0 N/A Acute: NO WQS _ ____—_—_ _ -- Chronic: 300.0 __—_—_—_—_—_—_—_---------_—. Chromlum NC 50 FW(7Q10s) 1022 . ug/L 2 1 Note: n <_ 9 Limited data set 147.8 Default C.V. Acute: 1,022.0 _ _ _____ ____ Chronic: 50.0 No value > Allowable Cw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ RP for Limited Dataset (n<8 samples) - apply Quarterly Monitoring Copper(AL) NC 7 FW(7Q10s) 7 ug/L 2 1 Note: n < 9 Limited data set 74 Default C.V. Acute: 7.3 __-----_—_—_—_------------------ Chronic: 7.0 1 value(s) > Allowable Cw RP for AL(Cu,Zn,Ag,Fe,CI) - apply Quarterly Monitoring in conjunction with TOX Test Cyanide NC 5 FW(7Q10s) 22 10 ug/L 2 1 Note: n <_ 9 Limited data set 37.0 Default C.V. Acute: 22.0 _ _ _____ ____ Chronic: 5.0 No value > Allowable Cw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ RP for Limited Dataset (n<8 samples) - apply - Quarterly Monitoring Page 1 of 2 56863rpa2012, rpa 5/22/2012 Rose Hill WWTP NC0056863 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Outfall 001 Qw=0.45MGD Fluoride NC 1800 FW(7Q10s) ug/L 0 0 N/A Acute: NO WQS _ __ _—_—__ _ __ Chronic: 1,800.0 —_—_—_-----_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_— Lead NC 25 FW(7Q10s) 33.8 ug/L 2 0 Note: n <— 9 Limited data set 3.7 Default C.V. Acute: 33.8 _ ____—_—__ __—_ Chronic: 25.0 No value > Allowable Cw —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—. No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw- No Monitoring required Mercury NC 12 FW(7Q10s) 0.5 ng/L 2 0 Note: n < 9 Limited data set 739.0 Default C.V. Acute: NO WQS _ ____—_—_ __-- Chronic: 12.0 2 value(s) > Allowable Cw ---------_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—. RP but no values >Detect - apply Quarterly Monitoring (Low level Hg data needed) Molybdenum NC 2000 HH(7Q10s) ug/L 0 0 N/A Acute: NO WQS _ ____—_—__ _ _- Chronic: 2,000.0 _----------_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_— Nickel . NC 88 FW(7Q10s) 261 ug/L 2 2 Note: n < 9 Limited data set 22.2 Default C.V. Acute: 261.0 _ __ _—_—__ __—_ Chronic: 88.0 No value > Allowable Cw —_—_—_—_—_ _----_—_—_—_—_—. No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw - No Monitoring required . Selenium NC 5 FW(7Q10s) 56 ug/L 2 0 Note: n < 9 Limited data sei • 3.7__—_—_—_—_---_---_—_—_---_— Default C.V. Acute: 56.0 Chronic: 5.0 No value > Allowable Cw No RP, both values below detection. No monitoring required. Silver(AL) NC 0.06 FW(7Q10s) 1.23 ug/L 2 1 Note: n < 9 • Limited data set 14.780 Default C.V. Acute: 1.230 _ __ _—_—__ _ —_ Chronic: 0.060 2 value(s) > Allowable Cw —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—. RP for AL(Cu,Zn,Ag,Fe,CI) - apply Quarterly Monitoring in conjunction with TOX Test Zinc(AL) NC 50 FW(7Q10s) 67 ug/L 2 1 Note: n <— 9 Limited data set 362.1 Default C.V. Acute: 67.0 _ ____—_—__ __—_ Chronic: 50.0 No value > Allowable Cw __—_— ——_—_—_—_—__—_—_—__ RP for AL(Cu,Zn,Ag,Fe,CI) - apply Quarterly Monitoring in conjunction with TOX Test bromodlchloromethane NC 17 HH(7Q10s) µg/I 2 2 Note: n < 9 Limited data set 11.15890 Default C.V. Acute: NO WQS _ __ _—__ _ _ __ Chronic: 17.00000 No value > Allowable Cw _--_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—� No RP , Predicted Max z 50% of Allowable Cw - apply Quarterly Monitoring chloroform NC 170 HH(7Q10s) µg/I 2 2 Note: n < 9 Limited data set 83.50700 Default C.V. Acute: NO WQS _ __ —__ _ _ __—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_ Chronic: 170.00000 No value > Allowable Cw - No RP, Predicted Max < 50% of Allowable Cw- No Monitoring required 0 0 N/A Acute: - --------------------------------------- Chronic: 0 0 N/A Acute: - - --------------------------------------- Chronic: Page 2of2 56863rpa2012, rpa 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS USE ONLY "PASTE Arsenic - FW Standard SPECIAL - Values" WITH 2 Arsenic - HH/WS Standards NO "COPY" THIS SECTION Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results "COP_Y" Date Data BDL=II2DL Results 1 0.5 Std Dev. 0.0000 1 12/30/2011 < 1 0.5 Std Dev. 0.0000 2 0.5 Mean 0.5000 2 1/0/1900 < 1 0.5 Mean 0.5000 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 4 n 2 4 n 2 12/30/2011 < 1 1 5 5 6 Mult Factor = 7.39 6 7 Max. Value 0.5 ug/L 7 8 Max. Pred Cw 3.7 ug/L 8 9 9 Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 0.5 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 3.7 ug/L 58863rpa2012, data - 1 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS Beryllium Date Data BDL=112DL Results USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" Cadmium 1 0.5 Std Dev. 1.0607 1 2 2 Mean 1.2500 2 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 4 n 2 4 5 5 6 Mult Factor = 7.39 6 7 Max. Value 2.0 ug/L 7 8 Max. Pred Cw 14.8 ug/L 8 9 9 12/30/2011 < 1 2 Date Data BDL=II2DL Results 1 1 USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" 0.5 Std Dev. 0.0000 0.5 Mean 0.5000 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 2 Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 0.5 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 3.7 ug/L 56863rpa2012, data - 2 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS USE ONLY. "PAST SPECIA Values" WIT Chromium Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results Copper (AL) 1 12/30/2011 < 1 0.5 Std Dev. 13.7886 2 20 20 Mean 10.2500 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 4 n 2 5 6 7 8 9 Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 20.0 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 147.8 ug/L Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 1 12/30/2011 10 10 Std Dev. 5.6589 2 < 4 2 Mean . 6.0000 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 4 n 2 5 6 7 8 9 USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 10.0 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 73.9 ug/L 56863rpa2012, data - 3 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS 10 Cyanide USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" 11 Fluoride Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 1 5 Std Dev. 0.0000 1 2 5 Mean 5.00 2 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 4 n 2 4 5 5 6 Mult Factor = 7.39 6 7 Max. Value 5.0 ug/L 7 8 Max. Pred Cw 37.0 ug/L 8 9 9 12/30/2011 6 5 Date Data BDL=112DL Results USE ONLY "PASTE' SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" Std Dev. NO DATA Mean NO DATA C.V. NO DATA n 0 Mult Factor = N/A Max. Value N/A ug/L Max. Pred Cw N/A ug/L 56863rpa2012, data - 4 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS 12 USE ONLY "PAST Lead SPEC/A Values" WIT Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results " • 1 12/30/2011 < 1 0.5 Std Dev. 0.0000 1 2 < 1 0.5 Mean 0.5000 2 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 3 4 n 2 4 5 5 6 Mult Factor = 7.39 6 7 Max. Value 0.5 ug/L 7 8 Max. Pred Cw 3.7 ug/L 8 9 9 13 Mercury Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 200 < 200 USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" 100 Std Dev. 0.0000 100 Mean 100.0000 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 2 Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 100.0 ng/L Max. Pred Cw 739.0 ng/L 56863rpa2012, data - 5 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS 14 USE ONLY "PASTE Molybdenum SPECIAL - Values" WITH Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results " • - " 1 Std Dev. NO DATA 1 2 Mean NO DATA 2 3 C.V. NO DATA 3 4 n 0 4 5 5 6 Mult Factor = N/A 6 7 Max. Value N/A ug/L 7 8 Max. Pred Cw N/A ug/L 8 9 9 15 Nickel Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 12/30/2011 2 3 USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" 2 Std Dev. 0.7071 3 Mean 2.5000 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 2 Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 3.0 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 22.2 ug/L 56863rpa2012, data - 6 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS 16 Selenium Date Data BDL=I/2DL Results 1 < 1 0.5 Std Dev. 2 < 1 0.5 Mean 3 C.V. (default) 4 n 5 6 7 8 9 MuIt Factor = Max. Value Max. Pred Cw USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH PO 0.0000 0.5000 0.6000 2 7.39 0.5 ug/L 3.7 ug/L 17 Silver (AL) Date Data BDL=112DL Results 1 < 1 0.5 Std Dev. 1.0607 2 2 2 Mean 1.2500 3 C.V. (default) 0.6000 4 n 2 5 6 7 8 9 USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 2.000 ug/L Max. Pred Cw 14.780 ug/L 56863rpa2012, data - 7 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS 18 Zinc (AL) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Date Data BDL=1l2DL Results 49 Std Dev. 20 Mean C.V. (default) n 12/30/2011 49 < 40 Mult Factor = Max. Value Max. Pred Cw USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH. 20.5061 34.5000 0.6000 2 7.39 49.0 ug/L 362.1 ug/L 19 bromodichloromethane Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12/30/2011 1.51 1.3 USE ONLY "PASTS SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" 1.51 Std Dev. 0.1485 1.3 Mean 1.4050 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 2 Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 1.510000 pg/I Max. Pred Cw 11.158900 pg/I 56863rpa2012, data - 8 - 5/22/2012 REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS 20 chloroform 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Date Data 11.3 9.42 BDL=1/2DL Results 11.3 Std Dev. 1.3294 9.42 Mean 10.3600 C.V. (default) 0.6000 n 2 USE ONLY "PASTE SPECIAL - Values" WITH "COPY" Mult Factor = 7.39 Max. Value 11.300000 pg/I Max. Fred Cw 83.507000 pg/I 56863rpa2012, data - 9 - 5/22/2012 NPDESIAquifer Protection Permitting Unit Pretreatment Information Request Form PERMIT WRITER COMPLETES THIS PART: PERMIT WRITERS - AFTER you get this form back Check that from PERCS: all apply Notify PERCS if LTMP/STMP data we said should be Date of Request 5/14/2012 municipal renewal x on DMRs is not realty there, so we can get it for you Requestor Nowell new industries (or NOV POTW). Facility Name Rose Hill WWTP expansion - Notify PERCS if you want us to keep a specific POC Permit Number NC0056863 Speculative limits in LTMP/STMP so you will have data for next permit renewal. Region WiRO stream reclass. - Email PERCS draft permit, fact sheet, RPA. Basin CPF outfall relocation - Send PERCS paper copy of permit (w/o NPDES 7Q10 change boilerplate), cover letter, final fact sheet. Email RPA if other changes. other check applicable PERCS staff: Other Comments to PERCS: X BRD, CPF, CTB, FRB, TAR - Sarah Morrison (807-6310) CHO, HIW, LUM, LTN, NES, NEW, ROA, YAD - Monti Hassan (807-6314) PERCS PRETREATMENT STAFF COMPLETES THIS PART: Status of Pretreatment Program (check all that apply) 1) facility has no SIU's, does have Division approved Pretreatment Program that is INACTIVE 2) facility has no SIU's, does not have Division approved Pretreatment Program X 3) facility has SlUs and DWQ approved Pretreatment Program (list "DEV" if program still under development) 3a) Full Program with LTMP X 3b) Modified Program with STMP 4) additional conditions regarding Pretreatment attached or listed below Flow, MGD Permitted Actual Time period for Actual STMP time frame: Industrial 0.061 Most recent: N/A Uncontrollable n/a 0.2484 2008 Next Cycle: TBD POC In LTMP! STMP Parameter of Concern (POC) Check List POC due to U gDhSP Nrt1�t Limit Required- by Required by 503 Sludge"" POC e to SIU'�" POTW POC (plain below)"" STMP Effluent Freq LTMP Effluent Freq X BOD Limit X 4 X TSS Limit X 4 Q = Quarterly X NH3 Limit X 4 M = Monthly X Arsenic X 4 4 Cadmium d X 4 .4 Chromium 4 4 .4 Copper 4 X 4 X Cyanide 4 Is all data on DMRs? 4 Lead '1 X 4 YES X Mercury X 4 NO (attach data) X Molybdenum X 4 4 Nickel 4 X 4 X Silver 4 X Selenium X 4 I Zinc 4 X 4 Is data in spreadsheet? X Total Nitrogen Monitor 4 YES (email to writer) X Phosphorus Monitor X 4 NO X X TKN X 4 COD X O& G X 'Always in the LTMP/STMP " Only in LTMP/STMP if sludge land app or composte (dif POCs for incinerators) "' Only in LTMP/STMP while SIU still discharges to POTW "" Only in LTMP/STMP when pollutant is still of concern to POTW Comments to Permit Writer (ex., explanation of any POCs; info you have on IU related investigations into NPDES problems): The Headworks Analysis currently in house is a design HWA and was performed prior to the POTW receiving wastewater from significant industrial users; therefore, we do not have documentation of the actual industrial flow. A site specific due date for the next HWA has not yet been determined. rosehillpirf2012 Revised: July 24, 2007 OTHER VIOLATIONS for. Report Date: 05/15/12 Page: 1 of 1 Permit: Facility Name: Region: County: Violation Category: Other Violations program Category: Violation Action: PERMIT: NC0056863 FACILITY: Town of Rose Hill - Rose Hill WWTP COUNTY: Duplin REGION: Wilmington Other Violation VIOLATION DATE 01/01/89 04/01 /99 10/01/99 10/07/02 12/02/02 12/02/02 01/01/03 01/05/04 01/14/08 03/10/10 03/10/10 VIOLATION TYPE Conversion violation - Other Cat Conversion violation - Other Cat Conversion violation - Other Cat Aquatic toxicity permit limit violation Aquatic toxicity permit limit violation Aquatic toxicity permit limit violation Conversion violation - Other Cat Aquatic toxicity permit limit violation Aquatic toxicity permit limit violation Permit conditions violation Violation detected during inspection !If 2v(o 7/2(0 the, / 6)a Ox) 4 v VIOLATION ACTION Proceed to Enforcement Case Proceed to Enforcement Case Proceed to Enforcement Case Proceed to NOV Proceed to Enforcement Case Proceed to NOV Proceed to Enforcement Case Proceed to NOV Proceed to NOV Proceed to NOV Proceed to NOV OPERATOR NAME CERT NUMBER NN3 /30,0 �� ,�(• �KLfsE�2,��, / _ U o 3--- wlc, .NJ, � Cif4 30 7, CI'3 w%L `mod -2e�� �YE Ul d D GJ r/I-zi cy3, or 1 1S/7 3S ORC CLASS //3 ,9 407, SU PERMIT CLASS COVER LETTER Rose Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 Permit No. NC 0056863 Section B3 Narrative Revised Mrs. Dina Sprinkle NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Mrs. Sprinkle, Please revise our permit submittal package to include a revision to Section B3 Narrative. The revised narrative includes five (5) sludge drying beds that were omitted in the original narrative. If you have any comments or questions concerning this I can be contacted via phone at (910) 289-1461 or email at rosehillpw@embarqmail.com. Bobby W. Cavenaugh Town of Rose Hill Public Utilities Director RN@LEP79 JUL 13 2011 POINT SOURCE BRANCH Revised Narrative Rose Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 Permit No. NC 0056863 Section B3 Narrative General Information Facility/System Name: Rose Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant Responsible Entity: Town of Rose Hill Person in Charge/Contact: Bobby W. Cavenaugh Applicable Permit: NC 0056863 The treatment facility has a permitted flow 0.45 MGD which consists of influent screw pumps, bar screen, oxidation ditch, three clarifiers, aerated sludge holding tank, five sludge drying beds, chlorine disinfection basin and post aeration basin. Influent enters by gravity to the head works of the plant. From this unit, flow is conveyed by two screw pumps to a channel which consist of two bar screens. Wastewater then flows to an oxidation ditch which provides secondary treatment utilizing the activated sludge process. Oxidation ditch effluent flows in equal proportion to three clarifiers acting in parallel. Flow from the clarifiers then travels through piping to a chlorine contact chamber where disinfection is achieved by gas chlorine injection. The effluent is then dechlorinated and discharged by gravity outfall to Reedy Creek which is classified Class C — Swamp waters in the Cape Fear River Basin. Waste Activated sludge from the clarifiers flows to a wet well which is then pumped into the aerobic digester or one of the five drying beds. Return activated sludge gravity flows back to the head works and the process is repeated. The waste sludge is periodically hauled from the plant site by a contractor to a permitted land disposal site. COVER LETTER Rose Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 Permit No. NC 0056863 PART D. EXPANDED EFFLUENT TESTING DATA AMENDED Jackie Nowell NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Mrs. Nowell, Please amend our permit submittal package to include a revision/correction to the effluent testing data. We have checked with our lab and verified that incorrect information was reported on the permit. Please find attached the corrected data on sheets 11, 12, & 13 of 22. We have also corrected the 'Flow Schematic' by including the dechlorination system location. If you have any comments or questions, I can be contacted via phone at (910) 289-1461 or email at rosehillpw@embarqmail.com. Bobby W. Cavenaugh Town of Rose Hill Public Utilities Director 1 1Chlorine Basin -- Effluent d Post 4--Aeration l Basin Flow Meter Influent 0.45 HGD Rose Hill WWTP Flow Schematic Sludge Drying Beds Sludge Hold.ng Tank ti` FIGURE 1 Oxidation Ditch Waste Sludge Pumping Station WAS Y Z—P----Supernatant line Y RAS No. 1 RAS - WAS Flow Splitter Box Raw Sewage/Liquid Lines Sludge Lines Return Activated Sludge Waste Activated Sludge A-1 Control Building aaaaa Comminuter/ \-- Bar Screen Screw Pump .1 1 1 RAS • Chemical Feed Building COVER LETTER The Town of Rose Hill is requesting renewal of its NPDES Permit No. NC 0056863 based on the documentation submitted with this letter. The Town of Rose Hill WWTP owns and operates an advanced secondary WWTP. This plant is permitted for 0.45 MGD discharge through a NPDES Permit. The current average flow at the WWTP is 0.2468. The Town has two industrial users (IUPs) with a combined flow of 0.067 MGD. The Town is currently in a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) — Wastewater Treatment System Study for necessary upgrades and sanitary sewer rehabilitation. The study is consisting of long term wastewater needs, identification and verification of the sewage system to determine infiltration and inflow, establishment of sewage collection system improvements needed, and an engineering alternatives analysis to determine the most cost effective means of meeting the present and future wastewater needs for the Town. The WWTP was upgraded from a Minor Permit to a Major Permit in January 2011. This upgrade requires additional testing which could not be met for the NPDES Permit renewal due August 1, 2011. Given the time frame to conduct and present true representation of the treatment process at the plant, particular sections of the permit (Part D and Part E) could not be completed. In a conversation with various regulatory agencies, it was determined that the Town could submit follow-up test results. In a particular conversation on May 10, 2011; Jackie Nowell with NCDENR stated that since we were upgraded in January 2011, we could complete Part E (Toxicity; both species) in the second quarter and a Total Pollutant (Part D) in the third quarter of 2011. RUB I JUL - 6 2011 Gi__NR1tA�.�� TEF (DUALITY POINT SOUP.':;E BRANCH Rose Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant # 1 Permit No. NC 0056863 Section B3 Narrative Influent enters by gravity to the head works of the plant. From this unit, flow is conveyed by two screw pumps to a channel which consist of two bar screens. Wastewater then flows to an oxidation ditch which provides secondary treatment utilizing the activated sludge process. Oxidation ditch effluent flows in equal proportion to three clarifiers acting in parallel. Flow from the clarifiers then travels through piping to a chlorine contact chamber where disinfection is achieved by gas chlorine injection. The effluent is then dechlorinated and discharged by gravity outfall to Reedy Creek. Sludge from the clarifiers flows to a wet well which is then pumped into the aerobic digester. Return activated sludge gravity flows back to the head works and the process is repeated. The waste sludge is diverted to a sludge holding tank. The waste sludge is periodically hauled from the plant site by a contractor to a permitted land disposal site. 0.45 MGD Rose Hill WWTP a.) a` aJ cI 4.;l Effluent w( Post Chlorine .0-Aeration R Basin ----. Basin Flow Meter Influent No. 1 RAS WAS Flow Schematic FIGURE 1 Oxidation Ditch Comminuter/ Bar Screen --� Waste Sludge I -Pumping Station WAS 1 Y RAS l �---Supernatant Line � ` RAS Screw Pum Flow Splitter Box Raw Sewage/Liquid Lines Sludge Lines Return Activated Sludge Waste Activated Sludge A-1 Control Building El Chemical Feed Building