NC0086819_Issuance of Permit_20111107

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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mr. Jerry Pierce, P.E.
Public Utilities Director
Brunswick County
PO Box 249
Bolivia, North Carolina 28442-0249
Dear Mr. Pierce:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
November 7, 2011
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit# NCO086819
NE Brunswick Regional WWTP
Brunswick County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Division of Water Quality is forwarding herewith the Final NPDES permit for the Northeast Brunswick Regional
WWTP. This permit renewal, which incorporates a phased expansion to 3.8 MGD, is issued pursuant to the requirements
of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This Final Permit incorporates the following significant changes from your previous permit:
• Supplement to Cover Permit Sheet- delete outdated reference to effluent reuse at Magnolia Greens golf
course, which has established its own irrigation system. However, it is expected that the Permittee will
continue to seek viable reuse candidates.
• Effluent Sheet A(1)- delete outdated fecal coliform language. Add Weekly Average Enterococci bacteria
limit of 276/100 m] based on Federal criteria.
• Effluent Sheet A(1)- delete total residual chlorine (TRC) language, since facility utilizes UV disinfection.
• Add new Effluent Sheet A(2) for proposed Phase 1 expansion to 2.475 MGD, and Effluent Sheet A(3) for
proposed Phase 2 expansion to 3.8 MGD. This proposed expansion received a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) on August 16, 2011.
• Add more stringent TSS limits of 10 mg/l Monthly Average and 15 mg/1 Weekly Average to reflect
requirements for Primary Nursery Area (PNA) designated waters, which fall under High Quality Water
requirements (per 15A NCAC 2B.0224). The facility is already capable of treating to reuse standards.
• Add more stringent minimum effluent DO limit of 6 mg/l to reflect requirements for PNA/HQW waters
per 15A NCAC 2B.0224.
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• Add quarterly monitoring for copper and zinc to all Effluent Sheets, based on results of a Reasonable
Potential Analysis (RPA). This monitoring must be conducted in concert with the quarterly toxicity
testing.
• Add quarterly monitoring for mercury to all Effluent Sheets utilizing analysis by low level mercury
Method 1631E. Current analysis by EPA Method 245.1 does not provide proper comparison to water
quality standards.
• Reduce the Effluent Pollutant Scan.frequency from annually to three times per permit term. This permit
specifies that the pollutant scans must be conducted during calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015, with
data reported to the Division by December 31 s' of each designated sampling year.
• Please note that there are lower laboratory quantitation levels available for cadmium (PQL = 1 ug/1),
nickel (PQL= 2 ug/1), and silver (PQL= 5 ug/1). These lower quantitation levels should be utilized in
future NPDES sampling to provide proper comparison to surface water quality standards.
• Please note that upon expansion to 3.8 MGD, this facility will be re -rated to a Class 4 WWTP which
requires more frequent monitoring and a Class 4 ORC.
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 except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. 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, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal
Area Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit.
If you have any questions on this permit, please contact Tom Belnick at 919-807-6390.
Sin erely,
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H. Sullins
Cc (Hardcopy):
DWQ/NPDES Filft
DWQ/Central Files
DWQ/Wilmington Regional Office / Water Quality Section (Linda Willis)
Cc (Email):
EPA Region 4 (Pamala Myers)- include Final Fact Sheet
DWQ/Aquatic Toxicology Unit
DWQ/Pretreatment Unit
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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 except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. 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, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal
Area Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit.
If you have any questions on this permit, please contact Tom Belnick at 919-807-6390.
Sin erely,
V rV 1
611VIeen
H. Sullins
Cc (Hardcopy):
DWQ/NPDES Filft
DWQ/Central Files
DWQ/Wilmington Regional Office / Water Quality Section (Linda Willis)
Cc (Email):
EPA Region 4 (Pamala Myers)- include Final Fact Sheet
DWQ/Aquatic Toxicology Unit
DWQ/Pretreatment Unit

Permit NCO086819
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
NPDES 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,
Brunswick County
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP
10480 Royster Road NE (NCSR 1431)
Leland
Brunswick County
to receiving waters designated as the Cape Fear River 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 December 1, 2011.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2016.
Signed this day November 7, 2011.
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"aeen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO086819
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge
are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing
this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and
discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms,
and provisions included herein.
Brunswick County is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 1.65 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting
of the following:
♦ Mechanical and manual bar screen
♦ Mechanical grit removal
♦ Influent flow meter
♦ Dual anaerobic selector tanks
♦ Dual oxidation ditch with mechanical rotors
♦ Rotary drum thickener with polymer injection system
♦ Dual secondary clarifiers
♦ Dual tertiary membrane drum filters
♦ Dual UV disinfection system (in series)
♦ Parshall flume effluent flow meter
♦ Cascade post -aeration
♦ Aerated sludge holding tank (375,000 gal)
♦ -Autothermal thermophilic aerobic digestion (ATAD) unit
♦ Backup generator facility
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct, .construct and operate a 2.475 MGD
(Phase 1) wastewater treatment plant;
3. After receiving an Authorization to Construct, construct and operate a 3.8 MGD
(Phase 2) wastewater treatment plant;
4. Discharge from said treatment works (via Outfall 001) at the location specified on
the attached map into the Cape Fear River, classified SC PNA HQW waters in the
Cape Fear River Basin.
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NE Brunswick County WWTP
Location
Latitude: 34' 16' 15" N State Grid: Leland
Lontitude: 78'00'04" W Permitted Flow: 1.65/2.475/3.8 MGD
Receivine Stream: Cape Fear River Drainage Basin: Cape Fear River
Brunswick County
Stream Class: SC Sub -Basin: 03-06-17
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Permit NCO086819
A (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (1.65 MGD)
During the permit period on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration or
expansion, the Permittee shall be authorized to discharge treated effluent from Outfall 001
c„hiert to the fnllnwing effluent limitations and monitoring requirements:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily Measurement Sample Sample
Max Frequency Type Location"
For Grade 3
Flow
1.65 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5 -day, 20°C2
(Summer)3
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/ L
3/Week
Composite
1 & E
BOD, 5 -day, 20°C2
(Winter)3
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
I & E
Total Suspended Solids 2
10.0 m L
15.0 m L
3/Week
Com site
I & E
NH3 as N (Summer)3
1.0 m L
3.0 m L
3/Week
Composite
E
NH3 as N (Winter)3
2.0 m L
6.0 m L
3/Week
Composite
E
Enterococci
(geometric mean
35/ 100 ml
276/ 100ml
3/Week
Grab
E
Temperature, °C
Monitor
and Report
Daffy
Grab
E
H
6.0 - 9.0 standard units
3/Week
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen 4
Monitor and Report
3/Week
Grab
E
Conductivity
Monitor and Report
3/Week
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen m L s
Monitor and Report
Monthly -Composite
E
Total Phosphorus (mg/L
Monitor and Report
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Mercury (ng/1)6
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Co er
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Zinc
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
E
Acute Toxicity7
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
E
Effluent Pollutant Scan8
Monitor and Report
Annually
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen9,
Monitor and Report
Variables
Grab
U & D
Temperature, °C9
Monitor and Report
Variables
Grab
U & D
ConductivitY9
Monitor and Report
Variables
Grab
U & D
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location: I - Influent, E - Effluent, U- Upstream, D - Downstream.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. Summer = April 1 -October 31, Winter = November 1 -March 31.
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
5. TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3-N and NO2-N are Nitrate
and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively.
6. Mercury shall be analyzed by EPA Method 1631E.
7. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow 24-hour) No Significant Mortality @ 90%; January, April, July,
and October, See Special Condition A. (4.)
8. Effluent Pollutant Scan- see Special Condition A (5).
9. Instream monitoring requirements are waived as long as facility retains membership in the
CFRBA. If membership is cancelled, facility will immediately restart instream monitoring at
3/Week (June -Sept.) and 1/Week (Oct. -May).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NCO086819
A. 121 EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (2.475 MGD
Beginning upon expansion to 2.475 MGD and lasting until expiration or expansion, the
Permittee shall be authorized to discharge treated effluent from Outfall 001 subject to the
following effluent limitations and monitoring rerniirPmente-
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
Monthly Weekly Daily
Average Average Max
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement Sample Sample
Frequency Type Locations
For Grade 3
Flow
2.475
MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5 -day, 20°C2
(Summer)3
5.0 mg/ L
7.5 mg/ L
3/ Week
Composite
I & E
BOD, 5 -day, 20°C2
(Winter)3
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
I & E
Total Suspended Solids 2
10.0 m L
15.0 m L
3/Week
composite
I & E
NH3 as N (Summer)3
1.0 m L
3.0 m L
3/Week
Composite
E
NH3 as N (Winter)3
2.0 m L
6.0 m L
3/Week
Composite
E
Enterococci
Geometric Mean
35/ 100 ml
276/ 100m1
3/Week
Grab
E
Temperature, °C
Monitor and Report
Daily
Grab
E
H
6.0 - 9.0 standard units
3/Week
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen
Monitor and Report
3/Week
Grab
E
Conductivity
Monitor and Report
3/Week
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen m L 5
Monitor and Report
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus (mg/L
Monitor and Report
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Mercury (ng/1)6
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Copper (ug/1)
Monitor and ReportQuarterly_Composite
E
Total Zinc (ug/1)
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
E
Acute Toxicity7
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
E
Effluent Pollutant Scan8
Monitor and Report
Annually
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygeng
Monitor and Report
Variable8
Grab
U & D
Temperature, °C9
Monitor and Report
Variable8
Grab
U & D
Conductivity9
Monitor and Report
Variable8
Grab
U & D
Footnotes:
1. 'Sample Location: I - Influent, E - Effluent, U- Upstream, D - Downstream.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
.15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. Summer = April 1 -October 31, Winter = November 1 -March 31.
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
5. 'TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3-N and NO2-N are Nitrate
and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively.
6. Mercury shall be analyzed by EPA Method 1631E
7. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow 24-hour) No Significant Mortality @ 90%; January, April, July,
and October, See Special Condition A.(4)
8. Effluent Pollutant Scan- see Special Condition A (5)
9. Instream monitoring requirements are waived as long as facility retains membership in the
CFRBA. If membership is cancelled, facility will immediately restart instream monitoring at
3/Week (June -Sept.) and 1/Week (Oct. -May).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts
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Permit NCO086819
A L1 EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 13.8 MGD1
Beginning upon expansion to 3.8 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee shall be
authorized to discharge treated effluent from Outfall 001 subject to the following effluent
limitatinnc and monitoring reouirements:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
Monthly Weekly Daily
Average Average Max
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement Sample Sample
Frequency Type Location'
For Grade 4
Flow
3.8 MGD
Continuous
Recordin
I or E
BOD, 5 -day, 20°C2
(Summer)3
5.0 mg/ L
7.5 mg/ L
Daily
Composite
I & E
BOD, 5 -day, 20°C2
(Winter)3
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
I & E
Total Suspended Solids 2
10.0 m L
15.0 m L
Daily
Composite
I & E
NH3 as N (Summer)3
1.0 m L
3.0 m L
Daily
Composite
E
NH3 as N (Winter)3
2.0 m L
6.0 m L
Daily
Composite
E
Enterococci
Geometric Mean
35/100 ml
276/ 100ml
Daily
Grab
E
Temperature, °C
Monitor
and Report
Daily
Grab
E .
H
6.0 - 9.0 standard units
Daily
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen 4
Monitor and Report
Daily
Grab
E
Conductivity
Monitor and Report
Daily
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen m L s
Monitor and Report
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus (mg/L
Monitor and Report
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Mercury (ng/1)6
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Copper (ug/1)
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Zinc (ug/1)
Monitor and Report
Quarterly
Composite
E
Acute Toxici r
Monitor and Report
Ouarterl
Composite
E
Effluent Pollutant Scans
Monitor and Report
Annually
Composite
E
Dissolved O en9-
Monitor and Report
Variables
Grab
U & D
Temperature, °C9
Monitor and Re rt .
Variables
Grab
U & D
ConductivitY9
Monitor and Re rt
Variables
Grab
U & D
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location: I - Influent, E - Effluent, U- Upstream, D - Downstream.
2. The monthly average effluent BODS and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. Summer = April 1 -October 31, Winter = November 1 -March 31.
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
5. TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3-N and NO2-N are Nitrate
and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively.
6. Mercury shall be analyzed by EPA Method 1631E
7. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow 24-hour) No Significant Mortality a 90%; January, April, July,
and October, See Special Condition A.(4)
8. Effluent Pollutant Scan- see Special Condition A (5).
9. Instream monitoring requirements are waived as long as facility retains membership in the
CFRBA. If membership is cancelled, facility will immediately restart instream monitoring at
3/Week (June -Sept.) and 1/Week (Oct. -May).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NCO086819
A. 14.1 ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT 1 RTRLYI
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarterlu basis using protocols defined in
the North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For Determining
Acute Toxicity In A Single Effluent Concentration" (Revised -July, 1992 or subsequent versions).
The monitoring shall be performed as a Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 24-hour static
test. The effluent concentration at which there may be at no time significant acute mortality is
90% (defined as treatment two in the procedure document). Effluent samples for self-
monitoring purposes must be obtained during representative effluent discharge below all waste
treatment. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July and
October.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the
Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR -1) for the month in which it was performed, using the
parameter code TGE6C. Additionally, DWQ Form AT -2 (original) is to be sent to the following
address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section
no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/ physical
measurements performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response
data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity
monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the
aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number,
county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of
the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address
cited above.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing,
this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
then monthly monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed.
Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified
above.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements 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 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.

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Permit NCO086819
A. 5.) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed
below. The 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. Sampling dates shall represent seasonal variation. 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 1631 E)
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Zinc
Cyanide
Total phenolic compounds
Volatile oraanic 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-dich lorobenzidine
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. The effluent pollutant scan shall be performed once/year during 2013, 2014, and
2015, and test results shall be reported to the Division on DWQ Form -A MR-PPA1 or in a form
approved by the Director by December 31st of each designated sampling year. The report shall
be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
yW REGION 4
i aWWI r ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER
61 FORSYTH STREET
P1303 � ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8960
SEP 3 0 2011
Mr. Jeff Poupart
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Subject: No Comment for Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Review
NE Brunswick County Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0086819)
Dear Mr. Poupart:
CT/Ute
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
September 19, 2011, and 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 [phone] or
send me an email at [e-mail].
Sincerel}cj
Pamala Myers
Municipal and Industrial NPDES Section
Pollution Control and Implementation Branch
Water Protection Division
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Grzyb, Julie
From: Grzyb, Julie
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:58 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Cc: [e-mail]; Belnick, Tom
Subject: RE: Request for data for draft permit under reveiw. Cape Fear RB; current Priority Watershed.
Attachments: 1.65, 2.475, 3.8 RPAs.pdf; 5-12-2010 and 8-25-2010 scans.pdf, 11-10-2010 and 1-5-2011
scans.pdf
Pam,
I was out of the office yesterday and just read your email.
Regarding the RPA's at the expanded flows - Please note that this is a facility discharging
to tidal waters so there is no allowance for dilution. Notice the IWC's are 100%.
Therefore, the numbers (limits and rpa) will not change with the expanded flows. I have
reprinted the RPA at 2.475 and 3.8 MGD and attached all three.
Pretreatment Programs - Modified or Full, are not addressed in the NPDES.permit. All aspects
of the Pretreatment program are handled separately. If you are looking for NC's definition of
a modified program it can be found under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) and is listed below.
(b) The Division may allow a control authority having a combined permitted flow less than or equal to two i
gallons per day and less than fixe sipi5cant industrial users to &-%vkp and implement a modified pr+etr+e+atment ps
that encompasses a portion of the , in Rules .0905 and .0906 of this Section, as designated by the D
Directs. In malting the decision to allaw modified prat program development and implemenadon. the D
Director may consider fictors including percent industrial flow. i Anuial waste cl~arracoeristics, compliance stamp
facility. and the potential for' industrial growth
B. 6 and base -neutrals - The table under B.6 appears to be completed. The only parameter not
addressed is TRC and this is because the facility uses UV for disinfection, no sampling for
TRC is required. A review of the files shows that the City performed four Effluent Pollutant
Scans which included volatiles, acids and base -neutrals. Effluent samples were taken on 5-12-
2010, 8-25-2010, 11-10-2010, and 1-5-2011. All four scan results are attached and it confirms
that the number of samples is indeed the same as the others.
Regarding the additional flow - DWQ does have an approved Engineering Alternatives Analysis
(EAA) which specifies their request for a phased expansion from 1.65 to 2.475 to 3.8 MGD.
However, I can see in Part B, B.5. d. the expansion from 1.65 MGD to 2.475 MGD is addressed
(825,000 GPD expansion) but the additional expansion to 3.8 MGD should have been added. I
have a phone call into WK Dickson (City's consultant) and will have them revise the design
flow, under A. 6. a. to include the existing flow plus the proposed 2.475 and 3.8 MGD as well
as the schedule under B. 5. I would think I could get this simple correction from the City by
the end of the week unless you think the EAA is sufficient.(? yes - no)
Except for the last item, I believe this addresses all of your concerns. All the attachments
are upside down, sorry!. As far as the 90 day extension, I am waiting to hear back from the
consultant, is it possible to give me two days to get the revised page with a letter from the
City?
Please let me know if you have any additional questions on this.
Thanks,
Julie

Julie A. Grzyb, Environmental Engineer
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
NPDES Complex Permitting, Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919/807-6389 (wk); 919/807-6495 (fax)
"Please note, my email address has changed to iulie.Qrzybnancdenr.,eov
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.
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From: Myers.Pamala(ieepamail.epa.gov fmailto:Myers.Pamala(aepamail.epa.govl
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 11:32 AM
To: Belnick, Tom; Grzyb, Julie
Cc: Nuhfer.Markklepamail.epa.gov
Subject: Request for data for draft permit under reveiw. Cape Fear RB; current Priority
Watershed.
Tom, I understand from your voice mail that you are on vacation, so I
will also address this to Julie just in case she can assist.
My comments pertain to the draft permit for NCO086819, N.E. Brunswick
Regional WWTP, received 9/19/2011.
Julie,
The application we received requests renewal of the permit for flow of
1.65 MGD. The fact sheet indicates the facility applied for an expansion
and that the proposed expansion was subjected to extended reviews and a
positive SEPA/FONZI determination was issued. However, the package sent
to Region 4 for review lacks some important data. Title 40, Part 122,
Subpart B - Permit Application and Special NPDES Program Requirements
requires an application for these additional flow values. If those
applications are in house, please forward copies for our files. Also,
needed to complete the submitted review package are the reasonable
potential analyses (RPA) performed for those expanded flows. They were
not included in this package.
Data is also missing from the tables for Part B.6. of Form 2A. and
Base -Neutral compounds in Part D for the renewal (at 1.65 MGD). It
appears that the "Number of Samples" column was intended to extend to
the end of the form, but we have no way of confirming that without
either your confirmation or copies of the actual data sheets.
The fact sheet states that the facility is operating a modified
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Pretreatment program, but the draft permit does not address a
Pretreatment program at all. Can you also forward that part of the draft
permit? I realize some of that language is in the recently revised
standard conditions, but a "modified" program should include some
definitive language to address that.
Since Tom is away from the office and these seem to be substantive
comments, it may be best to request a 90 -day extension of review for
this permit to allow him time to return and address my concerns.
Please consider that idea and let me know by C.O.B. today and I will
prepare such a letter for your files.
Sincerely,
Pamala Myers
Environmental Engineer and Technical Advisor
Pollution Control and Implementation Branch
Water Protection Division
Municipal and Industrial NPDES Section
U.S. EPA, Region 4
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.562.9421
404.562.8692 (fax)
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission/NPDES
Unit. 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES
Wastewater Permit
The North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission proposes
to issue a NPDES wastewater dis-
charge 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 Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
may hold a public hearing should
there be a significant degree of
public interest. Please mail com-
ments 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
permits and this notice may be
found on our website:
http://portal.ncdenr.oWnblWswops/npdW
calendar,
or by calling [phone].
Town of Kure Beach has applied for
renewal of permit NCO025763 for
the Kure Beach WWTP in New
Hanover County. This permitted fa-
cility d' charges treated wastewa-
ter to the Cape Fear River in the
Cape Fear River Basin.
North Brunswick Sanitary District
requested renewal of permit
N 75540 for the Belville WWTP.
Brunswick County; this permitted
facility discharges treated wastewa-
ter to Brunswick River; Cape Fear
River Basin.
U.S. Army requested renewal of
NPDES permit NC0029122/Military
Ocean Terminal -Sunny Point/
Brunswick County. Facility dis-
charges to the Cape Fear River/
Cape Fear River Basin. Currently
enterococci is water quality limited.
Brunswick County has applied for
renewal and expansion of its NPDES
Permit NCO086819 to discharge
treated wastewater to the Cape
Fear River in the Cape Fear River
Basin.
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Said County and State,
Keith Raffone
Who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to the law, says that he/she is
Controller
of THE STAR -NEWS, a corporation organized and doing business under the Laws of the State of
North Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as STAR -NEWS in the City of Wilmington
Public Notice North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit, 1617
Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater
Permit The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NP
was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows:
9/l8 Ix
And at the time of such publication Star -News was a newspaper meeting all the requirements and
qualifications prescribed by Sec. No. 1-597 G.S. of N.C.
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Title: Controller
worn or affirmed to, and subscribed before me this
, A.D.,
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
year aforesaid.
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Notary Public
My commission expires day of , 20— WCOMMISSION EXPIRES 91122012
Upon reading the aforegoing affidavit with the advertisement thereto annexed it is adjudged by the Court that the said
publication was duly and properly made and that the summons has been duly and legally served on the defendant(s).
This
MAIL TO:
day of
Clerk of Superior Court

To: NPDES Permitting Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Action: Tom Belnick r
Date: September 12, 2011
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION for NPDES Permit Renewal and
Draft Permit Comments
County: Brunswick
Permit No. NCO086819
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address:
Facility: Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP
10480 Royster Road
Leland, NC 28451
Mailing: Jerry Pierce
P.O. Box 249
Bolivia, NC 28422-0249
2. Date of Investigation: August 16, 2011
3. Report Prepared by: Linda Willis
4. Facility Contact: Matthew Hyer (ORC)
SEP 14 2011
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5. Directions to Site: From Wilmington, travel on 74/76 and take Leland exit. Take second
light and turn right. Travel to the 90 degree turn in the road. Travel to Royster Road and
make a right. The plant will be near the end of the road on the left.
6. Discharge Point: Cape Fear River (03-06-17).
9. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Cape Fear River, Class SC,HQW,PNA
a. Classification: "Correction Needed on Permit" SC, PNA, HQW
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-06-17; AU # 18-(71)a
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Public uses
include fishing, boating and crabbing. There are 41 individual NPDES
wastewater discharges with a total permitted flow of 99.9 MGD to this segment
(49 square miles) of the Cape Fear River with the largest being International
Paper (50 MGD, Progress Energy (3.5 MGD), Northside WWTP (16 MGD),
and Southside WWTP (12 MGD).
d. Aquatic Life Rating: IMPAIRED. There are six aquatic life assessment
stations in this segment and all have exceeded the criteria. Each have exceeded
low DO and low pH. The stressors for this segment are turbidity, low pH,
copper, and low DO.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 1.65, 2.475 MGD in Phase I and 3.8 MGD
in Phase Il.
b. What is the current permitted flow limit? 1.65 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility? 1.65 with both trains operating.
This facility does not meet the rules for duality since one oxidation ditch cannot
sufficiently treat the entire flow to reliably meet the permitted limitations. No
calculations can be found in the region that indicates whether the other treatment
processes are capable of treating the entire flow in just one train (clarifier and UV
unit). The operator indicated that one train of filters can sufficiently meet TSS
limitations in the current permit for the entire permitted flow. Coastal Waste
Treatment Disposal rules (15A NCAC 2H.0400) requires all essential treatment and
disposal units shall be provided in duplicate. DWQ reviews for future construction
must ensure duality criteria is met.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: This plant has BNR capabilities. Existing facilities consist of:
450 KW generator that runs entire facility (with the exception of the maintenance
shop); mechanical and manual bar screen; mechanical grit removal; influent flow
meter; dual anaerobic selector tanks and dual oxidation ditch with mechanical rotors
(2 per reactor); rotary drum thickener with polymer injection system; dual
secondary clarifiers; dual tertiary drum filters; dual UV disinfection units (in series);
parshall flume for flow monitoring; cascade post aeration; aerated sludge holding
(375K gal) tank; and ATAD (50K gal). This plant has no by pass capabilities to any
of the treatment units.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities:
Phase I proposal includes new influent screen, equalization pump station and tank,
oxidation ditch, clarifier, effluent filter, UV disinfection, effluent pump, sludge
thickener, residuals treatment and 24 inch effluent line to Cape Fear River. The
plant has recently received approval (August 16, 2011) for the EA for expansion.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Potential for pass through from Industrial
users. NEB manages a pretreatment program for their SIUs. American Distillation
has recently caused an upset by dumping wastewater in exceedance of the SIU
permitted limits.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Yes

2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: WQ0019702 reuse permit for 0.325
MGD to Magnolia Greens Golf Course is proposed for elimination since the golf course
has implemented its own irrigation system. Land application under WQ0000783 (S&B).
3. The facility has had a good compliance history.
4. "Treatment plant classification: Unchanged (Grade III biological) for 1.65 and 2.475
MGD expansion, however, Grade IV will apply upon completion of the expansion to
3.8 MGD. This permittee is a member of the Lower Cape Fear River Program. Please
ensure the permittee notifies DWQ, should they become delinquent in paying their
membership dues.
SIC Code(s): Unchanged
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PNA, HQW should be added to the classification of the receiving stream for the segment
of the Cape Fear River to which this facility discharges (see attached PNA map). Please
impose the appropriate TSS limitations since the facility is capable of meeting the lower
limit (10 mg/L) and they are required to meet lower limits for the reuse permit. 15A
NCAC 9213.0224 (HQW), requires that new or expanded wastewater discharges shall
meet effluent limitation for DO of 6 mg/L. The draft permit indicates 5 mg/L, which
applies only to SC, not HQW. Please correct this to 6 mg/L for all permit limit pages.
The lower Cape Fear River in the vicinity of lock and dam 1 has experienced blue-green
algae blooms every summer now for the past several years. Progress Energy's cooling
lake intake is near the vicinity of the NEB outfall. Progress Energy has identified the
Cape Fear River as the source for their algae bloom issues in Sutton Lake. It would be
prudent to include an opener clause in NEB's permit to allow for nutrient limits should
the algae blooms pose problems for water quality standards further south in the Cape Fear
river.
The appropriate monitoring frequencies associated with a Grade IV facility have been
imposed in the draft permit for the 3.8 MGD expansion. DWQ needs a mechanism to
ensure the Wastewater Certification Unit is notified concerning the change from a Grade
III to Grade IV facility upon completion of the 3.8 MGD expansion. DWQ does not have
a mechanism (currently) to know whether the members of the LCFRP are paying their
yearly dues as required by the MOA.
DWQ could support CG&L in their efforts to ensure that any facility that receives state
grants or loans, who have proposed reuse as part of their disposal, are held to a detailed
compliance schedule defined in their NPDES permits. The compliance schedules could
include the requirement to secure any legal contracts necessary to ensure the POTW and
their partners follow through with the implementation of reuse.
The region is in support of renewal provided the permit is issued with consideration
to the concerns provided herein, is issued in accordance with the Cape Fear River

Basinwide Plan, and no adverse public comments are received concerning this
renew . Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
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DWQ Central Files (w/att)

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FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
for
Permit Renewal and Major Modification -(Expansion)
NC0086819- Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP
NC DENR/DWQ/NPDES Unit
OVERVIEW:
• This permit was originally issued in 2000.
• This is a permit renewal for Brunswick County, which owns and operates the Northeast
Brunswick Regional WWTP. In addition to the permit renewal for 1.65 MGD, the facility
proposes future expansions to 2.475 MGD (Phase 1) and 3.8 MGD (Phase 2).
• This facility is a Major POTW with a modified Pretreatment program. Permitted industrial flow
= 0.066 MGD, and includes a) a carbon/ stainless steel manufacturer subject to 40 CFR 433.17,
b) a recycling methanol reclamation plant listed as a SIU, and 3) a Centralized Waste Treatment
Facility (40 CFR 437) which does not currently discharge to the POTW.
• The current permit expires 11/30/2011. The facility submitted a renewal application (EPA Form
2A) dated 5/24/2011. The facility has been submitting Annual Priority Pollutant Analyses, as
required under current permit.
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:
• The Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP was constructed and placed into service in July 2004.
• This POTW was established as a common regional WWTP to serve Brunswick County, Leland,
Navassa, Northwest, and Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer (1-12GO, formerly North
Brunswick Sanitary District).
• Annual average wastewater flow was 1.23 MGD (or 75% of permitted flow) in 2010, and is
currently averaging 1.34 MGD in 2011.
• The current tertiary treatment system includes preliminary treatment, anaerobic selection, dual
oxidation ditches, dual clarifiers, tertiary effluent drum filters, UV disinfection, residuals
treatment, and standby power. Residuals are land applied via permit WQ0000783.
Fact Sheet
Rmwal -- NPDES Permit NCO086819
Pane I
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Brunswick County / NE Brunswick Regional WWTP
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 249, Bolivia, NC 28422
Facility Address:
10480 Ro ster Road, Navassa, NC 28451
Permitted Flow
Current: 1.65 MGD; Proposed Expansion to 2.475 MGD/3.8 MGD
Type of Waste:
Domestic (96%) / Industrial (4%)- based on Current Permitted Flow
Pretreatment Program
Yes- Modified, STMP
Facility/Permit Status:
Class 3 (1.65 MGD, 2.475 MGD); Class 4 (3.8 MGD)
County:
Brunswick County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Cape Fear River
Regional Office: Wilmington (WiRO)
Stream Classification:
SC (PNA/HQW)
State Grid / USGS Quad: Leland
303(d) Listed?
Yes
Permit Writer: Tom Belnick
Subbasin:
03-06-17
Date: September 13, 2011
Drainage Area (mi):
N/A
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Lat. 35° 16' 29" N Long. 78° 01' 50" W
Summer 7Q 10 cfs)
600 (Tidal)
Winter 7Q 10 cfs)
Tidal
Average Flow cfs):
Tidal
IWC (%):
Tidal
OVERVIEW:
• This permit was originally issued in 2000.
• This is a permit renewal for Brunswick County, which owns and operates the Northeast
Brunswick Regional WWTP. In addition to the permit renewal for 1.65 MGD, the facility
proposes future expansions to 2.475 MGD (Phase 1) and 3.8 MGD (Phase 2).
• This facility is a Major POTW with a modified Pretreatment program. Permitted industrial flow
= 0.066 MGD, and includes a) a carbon/ stainless steel manufacturer subject to 40 CFR 433.17,
b) a recycling methanol reclamation plant listed as a SIU, and 3) a Centralized Waste Treatment
Facility (40 CFR 437) which does not currently discharge to the POTW.
• The current permit expires 11/30/2011. The facility submitted a renewal application (EPA Form
2A) dated 5/24/2011. The facility has been submitting Annual Priority Pollutant Analyses, as
required under current permit.
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:
• The Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP was constructed and placed into service in July 2004.
• This POTW was established as a common regional WWTP to serve Brunswick County, Leland,
Navassa, Northwest, and Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer (1-12GO, formerly North
Brunswick Sanitary District).
• Annual average wastewater flow was 1.23 MGD (or 75% of permitted flow) in 2010, and is
currently averaging 1.34 MGD in 2011.
• The current tertiary treatment system includes preliminary treatment, anaerobic selection, dual
oxidation ditches, dual clarifiers, tertiary effluent drum filters, UV disinfection, residuals
treatment, and standby power. Residuals are land applied via permit WQ0000783.
Fact Sheet
Rmwal -- NPDES Permit NCO086819
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• The proposed phased expansion will include addition of influent screen, equalization tank,
aeration basins, clarifiers, effluent filters, UV disinfection, and a 24 -inch effluent discharge line.
• The County is expected to construct and operate reclaimed water facilities at the WWTP site.
There has been no development of the re -use portion at this time. However, the planned WWTP
expansion will be designed to comply with reclaimed water effluent standards at 15A NCAC
2T.0906.
RECEIVING STREAM:
• The facility discharges treated wastewater via Outfall 001 to the lower Cape Fear River in the
Cape Fear River Basin (subbasin 03-06-17, RUC 03030005)).
• At the outfall location, the receiving stream is classified SC waters (stream segment 18-(71),
which extends from the upstream mouth of Toomer's Creek to a line across the river from Snows
Point (through Snows Marsh) to Federal Point). The stream segment also falls within Primary
Nursery Area (PNA) waters designated by the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), and all PNA
waters are also deemed High Quality Water (HQW).
• The lower Cape Fear River is listed as impaired on the 2010 303(d) list for copper, low dissolved
oxygen, low pH, and turbidity within this stream segment. Much of the low DO condition in the
lower Cape Fear River has been attributed to swamp water inputs.
• The Permittee is a member of the Lower Cape Fear River Program (LCFRP), which conducts
water quality monitoring within the basin to gain a broad water quality perspective. Instream
monitoring requirements as part of an NPDES permit are waived as long as the facility maintains
membership within the LCFRP. The MOA between DWQ and LCFRP was renewed 7/1/2011.
• There is a LCFRP station (B9050025) located within this stream segment. Data for 2006-2010
confirms the low DO condition.
FACILITY PERFORMANCE/COMPLIANCE REVIEW:
• DMR Data. In 2010, effluent monthly averages ranged as follows: flow (1.0-1.5 MGD), BOD
(2-3 mg/1), N113 -N (0.3-1.1 mg/1), TSS (1-2 mg/1), enterococci (1-63 /100ml). The DO Minimum
ranged from 6.5-8.5 mg/l.
• Permit Violations. Compliance over last permit round has generally been good. Some ammonia
violations in Oct/Nov 2008 and Feb/Mar 2009. Facility paid civil penalties totaling $5,130
during this period.
• Aquatic Toxicity Testing. The facility has passed all quarterly fathead minnow 24-hour acute
toxicity tests (n= 18) at 90% effluent, for period 1/2007 through April 2011. The acute test
reflects the tidal nature of the receiving stream.
• Compliance Inspections. The facility received "Compliant" ratings for the last Compliance
Evaluation Inspection (CEI) conducted 5/12/2010, as well as the last Pretreatment Compliance
Inspection (PCI) conducted 8/27/2009.
• Compliance Conclusion. There are no significant areas of non-compliance noted over the past
permit round.
PERMIT LIMIT DEVELOPMENT (Existing Conditions- 1.65 MGD
• Maintain limits for BOD and NH3-N at 5&1 mg/1 respectively during summer per Cape Fear
Basin Plan.
• TSS: Incorporate more stringent TSS limits of 10 mg/l (Monthly Average) and 15 mg/1 (Weekly
Average) based on the Primary Nursery Area (PNA) designation, which is subject to more
stringent High Quality Water requirements outlined in 15A NCAC 2B.0224. This facility added
effluent filters to treat to reuse standards during the last expansion, therefore complying with the
more stringent TSS limits should be immediate.
• Remove TRC limit/monitoring, since facility utilizes UV disinfection.
• Add Weekly Average Enterococci limit of 276/100 ml (geometric mean) based on Federal
criteria. Monthly Average limit already exists.
Fact Sheet
Renewal -- NPDES Permit NCO086819
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• Maintain pH limits at 6-9 s.u. range. The historical basis for using the freshwater pH range
rather than saltwater pH range is to reflect the normal pH conditions of the receiving water. The
waters immediately upstream of the discharge are classified C Swamp, and upstream pH values
are typically lower due to swamp impact. The pH limit is still consistent with the narrative part
of the standard which specifies that the pH should be normal to the waters of the area.
• Change Effluent DO limit from 5 mg/1 to 6 mg/l, to reflect HQW requirements per 15A NCAC
2B.0224.
• Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) for Toxicants: An RPA was conducted to determine need
for metals limits. The RPA assumed no dilution due to tidal influence. There was RP for copper
and zinc, which are Action Level parameters. Per AL policy, add quarterly monitoring in
conjunction with toxicity test. As long as facility is passing toxicity tests, there is no need for
permit limits. The receiving stream is also listed as impaired for copper.
• Add quarterly mercury effluent monitoring and specify low level mercury analysis (EPA Method
1631 E) to support future mercury TMDL implementation. Historical mercury data was analyzed
via Method 245. 1, which only measures down to 200 ng/1.
• The current permit is a conjunctive use permit providing for effluent reuse to Magnolia Greens
Golf Course. However, the golf course eventually developed their own irrigation water supply
and no longer expresses interest in reuse water. Therefore remove permit language on
Supplement to Permit Cover Page regarding reuse at golf course. The facility is still expected to
pursue reuse options in the future.
PERMIT LIMIT DEVELOPMENT (Proposed Phased Expansion to 2.475 MGD/ 3.8 MGD):
Water Quality Modeling Results. In response to low dissolved oxygen (DO) concerns in the
lower Cape Fear River estuary, the NC DENR funded the development of a three-dimensional
water quality model (Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code, or EFDC) by UNC -Charlotte (Bowen
et al, 2009). This model was used to investigate the effects of various organic loading
reductions; see http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/documents/LCFR DOModelReport Final.pdf.
Overall, the EFDC model indicated that the DO deficit caused by sediment oxygen demand
(SOD) and upstream river/wetland/swamp loadings are the dominant sources of oxygen
demanding wastes to the estuary, as opposed to WWTP loadings. A modeling scenario was
specifically conducted for the proposed expansion at Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP
(looking at permitted flows of 1.65 MGD, 4.65 MGD, and 15 MGD, and at BOD/NH3-N
concentrations of 5/1 mg/1). Despite the large range in assumed wastewater flows, there were
only very small decreases in the predicted DO concentrations (always less than 0.05 mg/1) for
summertime conditions in the impaired region. The mean model error was less than 0.01 mg/l.
Based on the totality of this model analysis, it appears that the proposed expansion to 3.8 MGD
would have an insignificant impact on instream DO. The Division is currently evaluating its DO
water quality standard relative to natural background conditions for the lower Cape Fear River,
prior to any TMDL development.
SEPA/FONSI Determination. The proposed expansion was subject to review by governmental
agencies under the State of North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (SEPA EA), and DWQ has
concluded that the proposed project will not result in significant impacts to the environment. A
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was issued on August 16, 2011 and is available for
inspection at the State Clearinghouse.
Antidegradation Review. Per NC Antidegradation Policy (15A NCAC 2B.0201), each applicant
for an NPDES permit expansion must document an effort to consider non -discharge alternatives
pursuant to 15A NCAC 211.0105(c)(2). This alternatives evaluation was submitted as part of the
SEPA EA document, and resubmitted as an Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) for the
permit review and modification. DWQ staff reviewed both the flow justification as well as the
alternatives analysis. DWQ staff concurred with the projected flow needs based on a 20 -year
planning horizon. Rapid growth has occurred in the area between 2000-2009; Leland, Navassa,
and Belville (all in the service area) were three top growth municipalities in NC during this time
period, and Brunswick County also grew rapidly at greater than 46%. The service area
population is projected to increase from 25,102 (in 2010) to 49,877 (in 2030). Likewise, DWQ
concurred with the alternatives analysis conclusion that expansion at the current location with a
Fact Sheet
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direct discharge to surface water was the most environmentally sound alternative from the
reasonably cost-effective options (per 15A NCAC 21-1.0105). A cost evaluation for a non -
discharge spray irrigation option for the expanded wastewater volume (2.15 MGD) would require
1,382 acres and a total project cost of $72 Million; in comparison, the total estimated project cost
for expanding the current WWTP with direct discharge was estimated at $43 Million,
representing a 67% cost savings. The area is known to have soil limitations for onsite septic
systems, including presence of a high water table. DWQ concludes that the proposed expansion
will provide for public health benefits and social benefit to the community by providing
necessary regional wastewater treatment services to accommodate future growth.
Proposed Limits/Monitoring.
o BOD/NH3-N: Maintain limits of 5/1 mg/l (summer) based on water quality modeling
results predicting no change to instream DO at these limits.
o TSS: More stringent TSS limits of 10/15 mg/l will be required based on PNA
designation, which is subject to more stringent High Quality Water requirements
outlined in 15A NCAC 2B.0224.
o Dissolved Oxygen (DO): a limit of 6 mg/1 is required based on PNA/HQW requirements
stated in 15A NCAC 213.0224.
o Enterococci bacteria: Maintain Monthly Average limit of 35/100 ml, and incorporate
Weekly Average limit of 276/100 ml.
o Copper/Zinc. Based on RP, quarterly monitoring in conjunction with toxicity testing.
Both parameters are Action Level standards, which do not require permit limits as long
as facility is passing the toxicity test. The receiving waterbody is also listed as impaired
for copper.
o Nutrients: There are no nutrient limits proposed in this permit, since the receiving
waterbody is not listed as NSW and/or 303(d) impaired for chl-a. Nutrient monitoring
will continue.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES:
The Table below summarizes proposed changes for this permit renewal/expansion:
Proposed Permit Changes
Basis
Cover Page. Change facility location from Leland
Facility listed Leland as facility location in
to Navassa.
Application form, but later clarified that Navassa is
indeed the physical plant location.
Supplement to Cover Permit Sheet. Delete
The Magnolia Greens Golf Course built their own
reference to effluent reuse at Magnolia Greens
irrigation system supplied by groundwater and
Golf Course via Non -Discharge Permit
stormwater, and has declined to accept and use
WQ0019702.
reclaimed water.
Eff Sheet A(1) Delete fecal coliform language.
Fecal coliform no longer applicable to SC waters.
Maintain enterococci Monthly Average limit, and
Maintain NC WQS for Enterococci of 35/100 ml
add Weekly Average limit of 276/100 ml.
for SC water, and add Weekly Average limit of
276/100 ml.
Eff Sheet A(1) Delete Total Residual Chlorine
Facility utilizes UV disinfection.
limit and Footnote
Add new Effluent Sheet A(2) for 2.475 MGD
Proposed expansion received SEPA FONSI
(Phase 1 expansion) and A(3) for 3.8 MGD (Phase
determination.
2 expansion).
All Effluent Sheets. Incorporate more stringent
DO limit based on PNA designation (which is
Minimum DO effluent limit of 6 mg/l.
subject to more stringent High Quality Water
requirements outlined in 15A NCAC 2B.0224.)
All Effluent Sheets. Incorporate more stringent
TSS limit based on PNA designation (which is
TSS limits of 10 m (Monthly Avg) and 15 m
subject to more stringent High QualityWater
Fact Sheet
Renewal -- NPDES Permit NCO08681 )
Page 4

(Weekly Avg).
requirements outlined in 15A NCAC 213.0224.)
Current facility was built to produce reuse water,
so more stringent TSS limits will be applied to
current flow as well as expanded flows.
All Effluent Sheets. Add monitoring for copper
Reasonable Potential Analysis shows RP for
and zinc.
copper and zinc, which are both Action Level
metals. Per AL Policy, apply quarterly monitoring
in association with toxicity testing. The stream
segment is also listed as impaired for copper.
All Effluent Sheets/Special Condition A(5)-
Add quarterly effluent monitoring for mercury,
mercury monitoring by low level EPA Method
with low level EPA Method 1631 analysis. Also
1631 E.
specify Method 1631 E for Effluent Pollutant Scan.
Low level mercury data will be needed for future
TMDL implementation.
Fact Sheet
Renewal -- NPDES Permit NCO086819
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NPDES/Aquifer Protection Permitting Unit Pretreatment Information Request Form
PERMIT WRITER COMPLETES THIS PART:
Check all that apply
Date of Request 7/15/2011
municipal renewal x
Re uestor Julie Grzb
new industries
Facility Name NE Brunswick
WWTP expansion X
Permit Number NCO086819
Speculative limits
Region WRO
stream reclass.
Basin Cape Fear
stream relocation
7Q10 change
other
other
check applicable PERCS staff:
BRD, CPF, CTB, FRB, TAR
X Sarah Morrison 807-6310
CHO, HIW, LTN, LUM, NEU, NEW, ROA, YAD
Monti Hassan (807-6314)
PERCS PRETREATMENT STAFF COMPLETES THIS PART:
PERMIT WRITERS - AFTER you get this form
back from PERCS:
- Notify PERCS if LTMP/STMP data we said should
be on DMRs is not really there, so we can get it for
you (or NOV POTW).
- Notify PERCS if you want us to keep a specific
POC in LTMP/STMP so you will have data for next
permit renewal.
Email PERCS draft permit, fact sheet, RPA.
Send PERCS paper copy of permit (w/o NPDES
boilerplate), cover letter, final fact sheet. Email RPA
if changes.
identified two industries -
:taulic a carbonJstainless steel pipe fittings manufacturer subject
40 CFR 433.17 and
ierican Distillation, Inc. a recycling -methanol reclaimation
int listed as a SIU.
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 SIUs 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 STMP time frame:
Most recent: 2010-2011
Flow, MGD Permitted Actual Time period for Actual Next C cle: 2015-2016
Industrial 0.066 0.017 March 2010 -Feb 2011
Uncontrollable n/a 1.196 March 2010 -Feb 2011
POC in
LTMP/
STMP
Parameter of
Concern (POC)
Check List
POC due to
NPDES/ Non-
Disch Permit
Limit
Required
bv EPA'
Required
by 503
Sludge—
Pi POC
POC due (Explain
to SIU"` below)****
STMP
Effluent
Freq
LTMP
Effluent
Fre
X
BOD
L
X
4
Q M
X
TSS
L
X
4
Q M
X
INH3
L
X
1 4
Q M
X
Arsenic
X
X
4
Q M
,%
Cadmium
N/
X
X
4
Q M
./
Chromium
�
X
4
Q M
,1
Copper
-I(
X
X
4
Q M
X
Cyanide
X
4
Q M
,/
Lead
X
X
4
Q M
X
Mercury
X
X
4
Q M
X
Molybdenum
X
4
Q M
%1
Nickel
If
X
X
4
Q M
X
Silver
X
4
Q M
X
Selenium
X
4
Q M
-,i
Zinc
,%
X
X
4
Q M
X
Total Nitrogen
4
Q M
X
Phosphorus
1
4
Q M
4
Q M
4
Q M
4
Q M
4
Q M
Q = Quarterly
M = Monthly
all data on DMRs?
YES
NO (attach data)
data inspreadsheet?]
YES (email to writer) X'
NO
'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 anv POC 50 info you have on IU related investigations into NPDES problems):
'Spreadsheet was emailed on 7/15/2011.
The WWTP has a third permitted facility , High Rise, a Centralized Waste Treatment Facility (40 CFR 437) which does not currently discharge
to the WWTP.
NPDES—Pretreatment—request form_ NEBrunsvnck_july2011 (2). xlsx
Revised. July 24, 2007

Kev:
# result: number of observations
# NU number of observations reported to be below detection level (non -detect)
EL: Evaluation Level. applicable numeric or narrative water quality standard or action level
Results not meeting EL: number and percentages of observations not meeting evaluation level
%Conf : States the percent statistical confidence that the actual percentage of exceedances is at least 10% (20% for Fecal Coliform)
Stations with less than 10 results for a given parameter were not evaluated for statistical confidence
Ambient Monitoring System Station
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Division of Water Quality
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Basinwide Assessment
• Location: CAPE FEAR RIV DNS RR BRIDGE AT NAVASSA
Station #: B9050025
Hydrologic
Unit
Code:
03030005
Latitude: 34.25943
Longitude: -77.98767
Stream
class:
SC
Agency: LCFRP
NC stream index:
18-(71),
SAS„ "
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Time period: 01/10/2006
to 12/15/2010
-s -
SPv
#
#
Results not meeting EL
Percentiles
results ND
EL
# % %Conf
Min
10th
25th
50th
75th
90th
Max
Field
D.O. (mg/L)
279
0
<5
130 46> 99.9
2.8
3.7
4.1
5.3
7.5
9.8
12.4
pH (SU)
279
0
<6.8
77 :6 6 > 99.9
6
6.5
6.7
6.9
7.1
7.3
7.9
279
0
>8.5
0 0
6
6.5
6.7
6.9
7.1
7.3
7.9
Spec. conductance
279
18
N/A
90
103
140
1552
8965
16912
45700
(umhos/cm at 25°C)
Water Temperature (°C)
279
0
>32
0 0
3.2
10.1
16.2
24.4
28.4
29.9
31.7
Other
TSS (mg/L)
60
0
N/A
5
7
9
13.5
22
40.9
59
Turbidity (NTU)
60
0
>25
8 13.3 85.8
4.4
7.6
9
11.8
17.6
37.3
74.1
Nutrients (mg/L)
NH3 as N
59
2
N/A
0.01
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.09
0.11
0.15
NO2 + NO3 as N
60
0
N/A
0.09
0.29
0.37
0.46
0.62
0.74
0.98
TKN as N
60
0
N/A
0.1
0.4
0.53
0.7
0.9
1.3
2.1
Total Phosphorus
60
0
N/A
0.05
0.08
0.09
0.12
0.17
0.2
0.27
Metals (ug/L)
Aluminum, total (AI)
8
0
N/A
287
287
310
397
551
674
674
Arsenic, total (As)
8
8
>10
0 0
1
1
4
10
10
10
10
Cadmium, total (Cd)
8
8
>5
0 0
1
1
1.2
2
2
2
2
Chromium, total (Cr)
8
8
>20
5
5
10
25
25
25
25
Copper, total (Cu)
8
8
>3
0 0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Iron, total (Fe)
8
0
N/A
546
546
593
780
908
971
971
Lead, total (Ph)
8
8
>25
0 0
3
3
5
10
10
10
10
Mercury, total (Hg)
8
8
>0.025
0 0
0.2
0.2
0.2
02
0.2
0.2
0.2
Nickel, total (Ni)
8
8
>8.3
0 0
5
5
6
10
10
10
10
Zinc, total (Zn)
8
5
>86
0 0
7
7
8
10
10
22
22
Fecal Coliform Screening(#/100mL)
# results: Geomean
# > 400:
%>
400: %Conf:
60 38.7
3
5
Kev:
# result: number of observations
# NU number of observations reported to be below detection level (non -detect)
EL: Evaluation Level. applicable numeric or narrative water quality standard or action level
Results not meeting EL: number and percentages of observations not meeting evaluation level
%Conf : States the percent statistical confidence that the actual percentage of exceedances is at least 10% (20% for Fecal Coliform)
Stations with less than 10 results for a given parameter were not evaluated for statistical confidence

CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN
Name of Stream Subbasin Stream Index Number Map Number Class
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF07
18-(16.7)
F23NE8
WS -IV
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF13
18-(16.7)
F23NE8
WS -IV
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF07
18-(20.3)
F24SW5
WS-IV;CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF13
18-(20.3)
F24SW5
WS-IV;CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF14
18-(20.3)
F24SW5
WS-IV;CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF07
18-(20.7)
F24SW5
WS -V
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF14
18-(20.7)
F24SW5
WS -V
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF15
18-(20.7)
F24SW5
WS -V
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF15
18-(23.5)
G24NW4
WS -IV
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF15
18-(25.5)
G23SE1
WS-IV;CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF15
18-(26)
G23SE4
C
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(26)
G23SE4
C
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF15
18-(26.25)
G23SE4
WS -IV
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(26.25)
G23SE4
WS -IV
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(26.5)
I25SW4
WS-IV;CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(26.75)
I25SW4
C
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(49)
I25SW4
WS -V
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(53.5)
I25SW8
WS -IV
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(58.5)
J25NE8
WS-IV;CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
16-(59)
J25NE8
WS-IV;Sw
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF16
18-(62.5)
J26SW1
WS-IV;Sw,CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF17
18-(62.5)
J26SW1
WS-IV;Sw,CA
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF17
18-(63)
J26SW1
C;Sw
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CAPE FEAR RIVER
CPF20
CPF17
18-(63)
18-(71)
J26SW1
J27SW7
C•Sw i S
SCI
CAPE FEAR RIVER (excluding area
described below) CPF17
18-(87. )
L27NW1
HQW
Carltons Mill Run
CPF19
18-68-2-10-2
H26NW6
C;Sw
Carolina Beach Yacht Basin
CPF24
18-87-31.2
K27SW6
SB 1}�1L
Carrols Branch (Lake Bay)
CPF14
18-23-13-3
G21NE5
WS -III — Sal` W R
Carrs Creek
CPF13
18-20-7
F22NE4
C d—
Cartwheel Branch
CPF17
18-72
J26SE9
SC;Sw a �I
Carvers Creek
CPF16
18-56-(0.3)
J25NW2
C
Carvers Creek
CPF16
18-56-(0.7)
J25NW2
WS -IV
Carvers Creek (Cypress Lake)
CPF15
18-24
G23NW6
WS-IV,B
Cary Branch
CPF07
18-7-5
E23SW2
C
Castle Mill Creek (Mill Creek)
CPF18
18-68-12-9
H25NW7
C;Sw
Caswell Basin
CPF17
18-88-13
L26NE9
SC
Cat Tail Branch
CPF19
18-68-1-10-2
G25SE8
C;Sw
Caterpillar Creek
CPF04
16-27-6-(1)
D21NE3
WS-II;HQW,NSW
Caterpillar Creek
CPF04
16-27-6-(2)
D22NW4
WS-II;HQW,NSW,CA
Catfish Creek
CPF17
18-69
J26SE6
C;Sw
Catskin Creek
CPF23
18-74-49-2-1
J28NW1
C;Sw
Cattail Creek
CPF04
16-31-2
D21SE5
WS-V;NSW
Causey Lake
CPF03
16-19-3-2
C20SW7
WS-IV;NSW
Cedar Creek
CPF10
17-26.5
F20NE3
C;HQW
Cedar Creek
CPF11
17-39
E21SE5
C
Cedar Creek
CPF07
18-11-(1)
F23NW1
C
Cedar Creek
CPF07
18-11-(2)
F23NW1
WS -IV
Cedar Creek
CPF15
18-33
H24NW3
C
Cedar Creek
CPF17
18-88-8-2-4
L27NW7
SA;HQW
Cedar Fork
CPF06
16-41-1-15-2-3
D22NE3
WS-V,B;NSW
Cedar Snag Creek
CPF24
18-87-17
J28SW4
SA;ORW
Chapel Creek
CPF06
16-41-2-8
D22NE9
WS-IV;NSW
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of 31
2011-08-06 07:22:21

Page 51 of 69 2011-08-06 07:19:48
NC DENR - DIVISON OF WATER
QUALITY
2B .0300
'.0311 CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN
Class
Name of Stream
Description
Class
Date
Index No.
Field Creek
From Black River to Lyon
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-68-22-2
Thorofare
Bulldog Cut
From Cape Fear River to
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-68-23
Black River
Catfish Creek
From source to Cape Fear
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-69
River
Indian Creek
From source to Cape Fear
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-70
River
Clabber Branch
From source to Indian Creek
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-70-1
Cherry Tree Prong
From source to Indian Creek
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-70-2
Mulberry Branch
From source to Indian Creek
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-70-3
Otter Branch
From source to Mulberry
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-70-3-1
Branch
Mill Branch
From soruce to Indian Creek
04/01/59
CAPE FEAR RIVER
From upstream mouth of
SC
08/09/81
18-(71)
Toomers creek to a line
across the river from Snows
Point (through Snows Marsh)
to Federal Point
Cartwheel Branch
From source to Cape Fear
SC;Sw
04/01/59
18-72
River
Toomers Creek
From upstream mouth to a
WS-IV
08/03/92
18-73-(1)
point 0.8 mile upstream of
mouth
Toomers Creek
From a point 0.8 mile
WS-IV;CA
08/03/92
18-73-(2)
upstream of mouth to mouth
(City of Wilmington water
supply intake)
Northeast Cape Fear River
From source to Muddy Creek
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-(1)
Barlow Branch
From source to Northeast
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-2
Cape Fear River
Lewis Branch (Williams
From source to Northeast
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-3
Millpond)
Cape Fear River
Horse Pen Branch
From source to Lewis Branch
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-3-1
Rattlesnake Branch
From source to Northeast
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-4
Cape Fear River
Polly Run Creek (Deavers
From source to Northeast
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-5
Pond)
Cape Fear River
Ladds Branch (Whitfield
From source to Polly Run
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-5-1
Pond)
Creek
Wolfscrape Branch
From source to Polly Ann
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-5-2
Creek
Jumping Run Branch
From source to Northeast
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-6
Cape Fear River
Juniper Branch
From source to Jumping Run
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-74-6-1
Branch
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NC DENR - DIVISON OF WATER QUALITY
.0311 CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN
2B .0300
Name of Stream
Description
Class
Class
Date
Index No.
CAPE FEAR RIVER
From raw water
supply
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-(63)
intake at Federal
Paper
r l
Board Corporation
(�,�/►��h 7
(Riegelwood) to
mouth of Toomers
upstream
Creek
J V//
s �fJ��'✓N/
C-SwG"Y'
Livingston Creek
From source
to
Cape Fear
C;Sw
03/01/77
18-64
(Broadwater Lake)
River
Gapway Creek
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-2
Creek
Gapway Swamp
From source
to
Gapway Creek
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-2-1
Poplar Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-3
Creek
Scott Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-4
Creek
McClennen Branch
From source
to
Scott Branch
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-4-1
Terrapin Branch
From source
to
Scott Branch
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-4-2
Boggy Branch (Chapel Creek)
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-5
Creek
Johns Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-6
Creek
Taylor Branch
From source
to
Johns Branch
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-6-1
Dans Creek
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-7
Creek
All connecting drainage
From source
to
Dans Creek
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-7=1
canals
Mill Creek
From source
to
Dans Creek
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-7-2
Strauss Canal (Strauss
From source
to
Mill Creek
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-7-2-1
Swamp)
Simon Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-8
Creek
Hall Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-9
Creek
Big Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-10
Creek
Bay Branch
From source
to
Big Branch
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-10-1
Mill Branch
From source
to
Big Branch
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-10-2
Collarbone Branch
From source
to
Mill Branch
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-10-2-1
Tally Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
04/01/59
18-64-11
Creek
Pretty Creek
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-13
Creek
Lindscomb Branch
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-14
Creek
Mill Creek
From source
to
Livingston
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-15
Creek
Bear Branch
From source
to
Mill Creek
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-15-1
Fox Grape Branch
From source
to
Mill Creek
C;Sw
09/01/74
18-64-15-2
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2011-08-06 07:19:48

NC 2010 Integrated Report Categories 4 and 5 Impaired Waters
All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species
.AU—Number AU—Name _ AU—Description LengthArea AU—Units Classification
Category Parameter Reason for Rating Use Category Collection Year 303(d)year
Cape Fear River Basin Hood Creek -Cape Fear River Watershed 0303000504
Cape Fear River Basin Cape Fear River Subbasin 03030005
Cape Fear River Basin
Hood Creek -Cape Fear River Watershed 0303000504
Q 18-(63)a CAPE FEAR RIVER
From raw water supply intake at Federal
3.8 FW Miles
C;Sw
Paper Board corporation (Riegelwood) to
Bryant Mill Creek
5 Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification Aquatic Life
1998
1998
Cape Fear River Basin -� Brunswick River -Cape Fear River
Watershed 0303000505
Q 18-77 Brunswick River
From source to Cape Fear River
743.7 5 Acres
5C
5 Low Dissolved Oxygen
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2006
<,i�ape Fear River Basin �3 Liliput Creek -Cape Fear River
Watershed 0303000507 ;�
Q 18-(71)a CAPE FEAR RIVER
From upstream mouth of Toomers Cr. to a
5,616.7 S Acres
Sc
line across the river Between Lilliput Creek
and Snows Cut
5 Copper
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
5 Low Dissolved Oxygen
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
1998
5 Low pH
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2006
5 Turbidity
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
tape Fear River Basin Walden Creek -Cape Fear River
Watershed 0303000508
Q 18-88-8-4 Bald Head Creek
From source to Cape Fear River
79.9 5 Acres
SA;HQW
5 Shellfish Growing Area -Conditionally Appr Loss of Use Shellfish Harvesting
2008
2006
Q 18-88-9-1-(1.5) Beaverdam Creek
From mouth of Polly Gully Creek to
11.3 S Acres
SA;HQW
Intracoastal Waterway
5 Shellfish Growing Area -Prohibited
Loss of Use Shellfish Harvesting
2006
2006
Q 18-(71)b CAPE FEAR RIVER
From a line across the river between Lilliput
7,856.7 S Acres
SC
Creek and Snows Cut to a line across the
river from Walden Creek to the Basin
5 Arsenic
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
5 Copper
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
5 Nickel
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
Q 18-(87.5)a CAPE FEAR RIVER
Prohibited area north of Southport
769.2 S Acres
SA;HQW
Restricted Area and west of ICWW in Cape
Fear River
5 Arsenic
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
5 Copper
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
5 Nickel
Standard Violation Aquatic Life
2008
2008
5 Shellfish Growing Area -Prohibited
Loss of Use Shellfish Harvesting
2006
2008
NC 2010 Integrated Report Category 4 and 5 303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 201 9/20/2010
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES
OPERATIONS CENTER
250 GREY WATER ROAD NE
SUPPLY, NORTH CAROLINA 28462
MAR.ING ADDRESS
Posy OmcE Box 249
BouviA, NoRTH CARouNA, 28422
September 29, 2011
Ms. Julie Grzyb
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section - NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Permit NC 0086819 Permit Renewal
Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP
Brunswick County
WKD Project Number 80465.00.00.WL
Dear Ms. Grzyb:
TELEPHONE
[phone]
FAx
[phone]
We are submitting a revised NPDES Form 2A for permit renewal of the Northeast Brunswick
Regional WWTP (NC 0086819). We have corrected pages 4 and 9 for the design flow information of
the WWTP expansion and other permit status.
Please call us if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
0
J . Pierce, P.E.
Director of Public utilities
cc: Carter Hubard, P.E., W. K. Dickson

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
C. If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
Expansion of treatment capacity to 2.475 MGD average daily flow to Increase ability to treat flow from collection system permits
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, Indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
Begin Construction 3 / 5 / 12 1 /
End Construction 6 / 28 ! 13
Begin Discharge 6 / 30 / 13 1 /
Attain Operational Level 7 / 30 / 13 / /
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances conceming other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ® No
Describe briefly: FNSI received from NC DENR Permits received from Land Quality NC DOT Corps of Enaineers
Other permitting in process CAMA Major and NC DENR Authorization to Construct
B.S. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the Indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent Is discharged. Do not Include Information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All Information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT__ ANALYTICAL MUMDL
Number of METHOD
Conc. Units Conc. Units
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
2
Mg/
<.2
Mg/1
3 x week
SM 4600-C
1 Summer
_
2 Winter
CHLORINE (TOTAL
RESIDUAL, TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Daily
SM4500 G
5 Mg/I
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
<•6
Mg/I
Quarterly
EPA 361.2
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
Mg/I
Quarterly
NITROGEN
9.65
EPA 353.2
OIL and GREASE<5
Mgll
Quarterly
EPA 1664A
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
1.29
Mgp
Quarterly
SM 4500 PF
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
Mg/I
Quarterly
(TDS)
249
SM 2540 C
OTHER
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev 1.99). Replaces EPA fors 7550-5 & 7550-22. Page 9 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
A.S. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (Le., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum dally flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12 -month time period
with the 121" month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 1.65 (current), 2.475 (Phase 1 WWTP expansion with outfall for 3.8 MGD Future design flow) mgd
Two Years Aq Last Year This Year
b. Annual average dally flow rate 1.08035 1.23021 1.34368
C. Maximum daily flow rate 1.69765 4.16850 1.84848
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contributlon (by miles) of each.
® Separate sanitary sewer 100 %
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.B. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
I. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
Ili. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
V. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface Impoundment:
Location:
Annual average dally volume discharge to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
J
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to she:
Is land application ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
® No
mgd
❑ Yes ® No
mgd
❑ Yes ® No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-8 8 7550-22 Page 4 of 22

BRUNSWICK COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES
OPERATIONS CENTER
250 GREY WATER ROAD NE
SUPPLY, NORTH CAROUNIA 28462
MAILING ADDRESS
POST OmcE Box 249 May 24, 2011
BOLIVIA, NORTH CAROLINA, 25422
Mr. Tom Belnick
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section - NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Permit NC 0086819 Permit Renewal
Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP
Brunswick County
WKD Project Number 80465.00.00.WL
Dear Mr. Belnick:
TELEPHONE
[phone]
FAx
[phone]
We are submitting NPDES Form 2A for permit renewal of the Northeast Brunswick Regional
WWTP (NC 0086819). Also, as discussed with Ms. Julie Grzyb, the reviewer of the SEPA
documents, we are submitting a project narrative for the facility expansion. The expansion is in the
final stages of the SEPA process. We received comments from the NPDES unit on the Engineering
Alternative Analysis (EAA). A revised EAA will be submitted in the next 30 days.
Please call if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Jerry W. Pierce, P.E.
Director of Public Utilities
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NORTHEAST BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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NPDES NC0086819 4,(
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Brunswi ounty plans to expand the treatment capacity of the Northeast/Bswick
astewater Treatment Plant (NPDES permit NC0086819) from 1.6to
2.4 GD n the County 40-acre property at 10480 Royster Road ' Navassa. The
e ' ity has had no pollution incidents or compliance issues. The on is
needed to accommodate growth in the service area that includes Leland, Navassa,
Northwest, Sandy Creek, and Belville. The Phase I expansion is designed in accordance
with the NPDES Speculative Limits of May 13, 2009, and comments May 17, 2011, and
the reclaimed water regulations NCAC 15A 2T Section .0900.
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TheLhase 1 �epansion will include new influent screen, equalization pump station and
tank, oxi a ion ditch, clarifier, effluent filter, ultraviolet disinfection, effluent pump,
sludge thickener, residuals treatment, and 24-inch effluent into the Cape Fear River.
The land -disturbing activity associated with the project will consist of clearing and
grubbing of vegetation, grading and paving of a new access road, construction of
several impoundments, residuals basin, and structures. Construction will also
incorporate utilities and sediment and erosion control measures such as temporary
sediment traps, silt fence, and gravel construction entrances. The disturbed area for
this construction phase is 5 acres.
The existing impervious areas on the site total approximately 40,075 square feet and the
site was originally permitted under DWQ Permit # SW8 990722. This permit is
considered a low density permit with up to 30% built upon area allowed. This phase of
the project will add built upon area of 31,500 square feet resulting in a proposed built
upon area percentage of 18%.
The existing runoff patterns around the existing buildings and structures roughly north
to south through sheet flow conveyances and swales. Currently there are two swales
that discharge to the roadside ditch along Royster Road. The new access road will have
a swale on each side and will drain toward Royster Road and to an existing drainage
ditch near the rear of the site. The access road will cross the ditch with dual 48" RCP with
headwalls.
The project will be funded by the County and the utilities that contribute flow.

F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Victaulic
Mailing Address: 2010 Enterprise Drive
Leland, NC 28451
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Fabrication of metal pipe fittings. zinc plating of materials
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Carbon/Stainless steel pipe fittings
Raw material(s): Carbon/Stainless Steel Rubber NaOH, Zinc, Anodes, HCI. HNO3
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
30.000 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
11.000 gpd (X continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ❑ Yes X No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards X Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages as
necessary.
Name: American Distillation, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1690 Royster Road
Leland. NC 28451
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Organic Chemical Recycling -Methanol Reclaimation Process
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Principal product(s): Cleaned Methanol
Raw material(s): Used Methanol with traces of Acetone and Isopropyl Alcohol
F.6. Flow Rate.
C. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per day (gpd)
and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
25000 gpd X continuous or intermittent)
d. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system in gallons
per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

125 gpd (continuous or X intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
Local limits X Yes No
Categorical pretreatment standards Yes X No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
40 CFR 433.17
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

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ATTACHMENT FORM B-3
Narrative of process flows and equipment descriptions of the Northeast Brunswick
Regional WWTP (NC0086819)
The Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP (NC0086819) was constructed and placed
into service in July 2004. Average Daily flow into the Facility for 2010 was 1.34
MGD.The system has complete redundancy in units/ equipment with the exception of the
mechanical bar screen, grit removal, rotary drum thickener and ATAD reactor.
All flow into the facility is routed thru an influent flow meter then the Headwork's, which
consists of a mechanical bar screen and grit removal unit. All flow from these units then
proceeds to the anaerobic selector section of the oxidation ditch structure. Here it is
mixed with the return activated sludge (RAS) before entering the reactor (aerobic
treatment). Level is maintained by a set of mechanical weirs, dissolved oxygen levels
are maintained by mechanical rotors (2 per reactor) and rotor immersion thru the
programmable logic controllers (PLC) to our SCADA system. At the discharge point of
the reactors influent flow is split evenly between our (2) clarifiers. RAS from these 2 units
is approx. 70% of incoming flow to the anaerobic selector section for mixing with the
incoming waste for further treatment.
Waste activated sludge is removed 3 times per week (Approx. 30K gallons per
occurrence) thickened by a rotary drum with polymer injection and then batched into our
ATAD reactor (50,000 gallon) in 5K -gallon increments. After time/temp. parameters have
been met flow is then discharged (5K gallons) to our approx. 375,000 gallon Sludge
Holding tank which is mixed by jet aeration prior to land application.
Clarifier effluent is combined and routed thru our (2) tertiary effluent filters to the
ultraviolet disinfection unit. After disinfection flow is measured in a parshall flume before
entering a cascade aeration chamber and ultimate discharge thru our effluent wet well (3
submersible pumps) and discharge to the Cape Fear River. Our current permit is a
conjunctive use permit allowing up to .325 MGD to be supplied as re -use water. There
has been no development of the re -use portion at this time.

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