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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0028916_Authorization to Construct_20000321State 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 Mr. E. Gray Walls, P.E. Public Services Director Town of Troy ' 444 North Main Street Troy, North Carolina 27371 Dear Mr. Walls: 1 � • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES March 21, 2000 Subject: Authorization to Construct Permit Disinfection Units NPDES Permit NCO028916 Troy WWTP Montgomery County A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) was received October 18, 1999 by the Division and final plans and specifications for this project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the addition of new treatment units at the Troy wastewater treatment plant that discharges into Densons Creek in the Yadkin River Basin. Specifically, this ATC allows the installation of. • flow splitter box, • a new - 4800 ft3 baffled chlorine contact chamber (with drains to existing equalization lagoon), • a complete ultraviolet disinfection unit with dual modules (designed for a peak flow of 2.5 MGD with drains to existing equalization lagoon), • sulfur dioxide feed system for dechlorination (if the chlorine is used for disinfection), • flow metering structure, and • all additional piping, valves, control equipment and appurtenances. The permittee must comply, even during the construction phase, with all limits required by the NPDES permit. Once construction under this ATC has been completed and an Engineer's Certificate has been submitted, the permittee is authorized to operate the new treatment units. Although these units are sized to accommodate a design flow of 1.2 MGD, the current permit allows only a design flow of 0.84 MGD. An Environmental Assessment must be submitted and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued before a permit application for 1.2 MGD can be accepted by the Division of Water Quality. Please contact Gloria Putnam at (919) 733 - 5083, ext. 567 should you have further questions regarding the Environmental Assessment. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 510 (fax) 919 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer susan.a.wilson@ncmail.net Mr. Gray Walls, P.E. Town of Troy Page 2 As you are aware, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection may sometimes be inhibited by elevated suspended solids levels, as well as colored wastewater, that interferes with UV light penetration. The Town's installation of the chlori nation/ dechlorination as a back-up method should provide a means to prevent fecal coliform limit violations should the aforementioned situations occur. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO028916 issued March 28, 1994, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater - treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in the permit. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 486 - 1541, shall be notified at least forty- eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution control treatment system. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ "a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must pr` operly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with .all other conditions outlined in Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0204. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within: (A) Sixty calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system or (B) within 120 calendar days of the following, (i) after receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new ORC and back-up ORC or (ii) a vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143- 215.E for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-2.15.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the NPDES Unit, Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. r Mr. Gray Walls, P.E. Town of Troy Page 3 One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Susan A, Wilson, telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 510. cc: Central Files NPDES Unit, Permit File Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Technical Assistance and Certification Sincerely, Vz' rz— Kerr T. 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Z — A C� 14 rs a rz.. 17_ 3 6 N of pages ► Post-Ir brand fax transmittal memo 7671 Troy, NC UV4000 Budget Quote 6/17199 Quote No.: E1655D Project Location: Troy, NC Project Consultant: Central Carolina Engineering srojan Representat!ve: PETE DUTY & ASSOCIATES, 8720 Fox Chase Lane Charlotte, NC 28269 USA Contact Person. Charlie Sims EFFLUENT STANDARDS GOING INTO THE UV SYSTEM Peak Design Flow 2 5 US MGD (Fxpandable to 3 US MGD�) Total Suspended Solids 30 mg/I (30 day average, grab sample) UV Transmission: 65 % DISINFECTION GUARANTEED BY UV EQUIPMENT Page 2 Less than 20C fecal coliform per 1CC ml, based on a 30 day Geometric Klean of consecutive daily grab samples calcVation basis, for the effluent standards as specified above. EFFLUENT CHANNEL REQUIREMENTS 1. This proposal is for a UV4000 System to be installed in 1 effuent channel(s), (with 1 reactors per channel), each channel measuring: Minimum length required for flow equalization - 31 ft Width based on number of UV modules - 37 in (tolerance +/-1/8 in (4mm)) Maximum depth required for UV Module access - 72 In Consult Trojan Engineering Department for overall system layout for multiple channel systems in order to ensure proper flow distribution for each channel. 2. Effluent wil! be maintained at a minimum depth of 24 in Consult factory representative for maximum water depths and head requirements. Dimensions are given for reference only. See submittal drawings for detailed design purposes. 3. Dimensions as labeled on Drawing No. 4M0028. enclosed: D =72in CW = 37 in L = 31 ft Dimensions are given for reference only. See submittal drawings for detailed design purposes. Copyright @1994 by Trojan Technologies Inc., London, Ontario, Canada. All rights reserved. No part of this quotation may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of Trojan Technologies Inc_ t Troy, NC UV4000 Budget Quote Page 3 6/17199 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONS UV REACTORS AND MODULES Each UV reactor is designed to fit into the specified channel dimensions and to house the UV Modules. A total of 1 UV reactors are included. The UV Modules are provided complete with UV lamps, quartz sleeves and self-contained cleaning system. Ali wetted materials are 316 stainless steel. SYSTEM CONTROLS Complete system monitoring and control, including monitoring of lamp current, module status and flowpacing control. Control enclosures are NEMA 3 equivalent DETECTION SYSTEM UV monitor to measure the average UV intensity from a representative UV lamp in each bank of lamps. AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROLLER Designed to maintain a minimum water level in each channel to guarantee lamp submergence through a wide range of flows. All wetted parts are 304 stainless steel and suitable plastics with counter balance weights. MODULE REMOVAL MECHANISM To facilitate removal of the UV Modules from the Reactor Chamber. The Module Removal Mechanism provides a lifting hoist with module bracket and guide rails for removal of the UV Modules. STANDARD SPARE PARTS UV Lamp Assembly Quartz Sleeves OPERATING COST REQUIREMENTS O & M Costs are based on system flow pacing using a 4-20 mA signal from a flow meter (supplied by others). These costs are also based on the following assumed values: - power costs (per kWh): $0.05 disinfection season: 12 months Estimated Annual O i M Costs: $2423 The above costs include projected annual lamp replacement cost and annual power costs. NOTES 1. The preceding information is to be used for budget estimates only, and is valid for one year from the date shown on page 1. 2. This budget quote excludes any taxes that may be applicable. 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H rs. �. +-�S . z 3 r, I r,� C-21- 1. 5� nrC-r.D A�4 —rim E �rs� s t4r4l4odr-o' 5 7 !c H r5 a Q. a `L S mew �T T Ea -K, 3 • o M ( -Z) Tr m�rS 2-3 V, '+ Z1-� r /P^�j (�4� -i , LEE �4 r5 a rz I'7. 3 to, u I li of pages ► Post -It- brand fax transmittal memo 7671 TOWN OF TROY INCORPORATED 1852 Public Services Dept. 444 N. Main Street Troy, NC 27371-2799 Phone: 910-572-9226 Fax: 910-572-3663 W rZFR p�p�a 10/13/99 DEHNR Division of Environmental Management P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh N.C. 27626-0535 Att: Susan Wilson REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT AN ULTRA -VIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM AND A CHLORINE CONTACT CHAMBER AT THE EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO028916 The Town of Troy is requesting authorization to construct a new ultra -violet disinfection system and a new back-up chlorine contact chamber (out of the flood plain) should the UV disinfection system fail to perform per specifications. It should be noted however, that Troy pilot -tested the UV equipment for approximately four months several years ago and the equipment did an outstanding job per our test data results. A de -chlorination system is proposed in conjunction with the new chlorine contact chamber. The UV equipment will be installed first on a 12- month trial basis. During that time, if the equipment fails to meet or is at all marginal in meeting permit limits, the equipment will be removed and a new chlorine contact chamber and de -chlorination system will be installed. The existing chlorine contact chambers are in the flood plain of Densons Creek. However, the immediate problem is that one of the chlorine contact chambers is a block structure approximately 30 years old. This structure is deteriorating rapidly and should a wall cave in, a new structure or the addition of de -chlorination equipment "within the flood plain area" would be the only two quick fix alternatives. The Town does not believe that building new structures (chlorine contact chamber or de -chlorination building) within a documented flood plain area to fix a problem in the short term would be a very wise use of taxpayer money. Therefore, Troy feels that it would be very prudent to construct a new disinfection system before such a structural failure occurs and we find ourselves out of compliance with our NPDES permit. The monies are in place to fund this project. It is critical that Plan & Specification approval be obtained as soon as possible for the reasons stated above. Find below the specified operating conditions that were used to design the new UV disinfection system. DESIGN PARAMETERS: Plant Average Daily Influent Design Flow Plant Peak Design Flow Total Suspended Solids UV Transmission EFFLUENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: = 1.20 mgd = 2.50 mgd (Expandable to 3.0 mgd) = 30 mg/l (30 day average, grab sample) = 65% < 200 fecal coliform per 100 nil, based on a 30 day Geometric Mean of consecutive daily grab samples as basis of calculation. One UV4000 System unit installed in one channel Find below the specified operating conditions that were used to design the new chlorine contact chamber and de - chlorination system. DESIGN PARAMETERS: Plant Average Daily Influent Design Flow = 1.20 mgd Plant Peak Design Flow = 3.00 mgd EFFLUENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: Chlorine contact chamber contact time at 1.20 mgd = 43 minutes Chlorine contact chamber contact time at 3.00 mgd = 17 minutes Find enclosed calculation documentation for numbers presented above. Also find enclosed 3- sets of Plans & Specifications for the proposed modifications. Please advise if there are any questions or any further information that may be required at your earliest possible convenience so that we may resolve these issues and proceed with this project. Sincere , e[ E. Gray alls, P.E. Public Services Director