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Home My WebLink AboutNC0081736_Permit Issuance_20171031Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY October 31. 2017 Mr. Michael G. Mack Director, Pender County Utilities PO Box 955 605 E. Fremont St. Burgaw, North Carolina 28401 ROY COOPER " Gov mor MICHAEL S. REGAN Seoretmy S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Subject: Final NPDES Permit Renewal Permit NCO081736 US 421 WWTF Pender County Class 2 Facility SIC Code 4952 Dear Mr. Mack: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). The final permit maintains the following significant changes identified in the letter sent on September 6, 2017: The NC 2007-2014 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by the NC Environmental Management Committee (EMC) on November 13, 2014. The US EPA subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016 with some exceptions. The NC Division of Water Resources NPDES Permitting Unit is required to implement the new dissolved metal standards in all permits public noticed after April 6, 2016. The new standards for most metals include acute standards. Further, the freshwater standards for several metals are expressed as the dissolved form of the metals, and seven metals have hardness -dependent equations. As a result, the NPDES Permitting Unit will need site -specific effluent hardness data and instream hardness data, upstream of the discharge, for each facility monitoring these metals in order to calculate permit limitations. Effluent hardness and instream hardness sampling, upstream of the discharge, has been added to this permit at a monitoring frequency of quarterly. See Sections A. (1) and A. (2). Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements. State of North Camlim J Envlronnrental Quality I Water Resmnees 1617 MA Service Center I Raleigh, North Camlim 27699-1617 919 807 6300 Page 12 • Monthly monitoring for Oil and Grease have been added to the permit in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B. 0200 [See A. (1) and A. (2)]. In addition, a Special Condition A. (6) OIL AND GREASE RE -OPENER has been added to the permit. • The narrative was updated in Special Conditions A. (3) Acute Toxicity Permit Limit and A. (4) Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit, please review each paragraph carefully. • Special Condition A. (5) has been modified to include the specific three years in which the Effluent Pollutant Scans shall be performed (2018, 2019, and 2020). In addition, at the end of the Special Condition, 2nd species Toxicity Testing Requirements for municipal permit renewals per Federal Regulations [40 CFR 122.210)(5)] have been added. • Quarterly monitoring for total mercury has been added to the permit in accordance with the implementation of statewide mercury TMDL [See A. (1) and A. (2)]. • Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports. The requirement to continue reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your final NPDES permit. [See Special Condition A. (9)] • Regulatory citations have been added to the permit. 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, Noah Carolina 27699- 6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required. Page 13 If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bing Bai at (919) 807-6389 or via email at Bing.Bai@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, & A�S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Director, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Hardcopy: NPDES Files Central Files DWR/Wilmington Regional Office / Water Quality Ecopy: US EPA Region 4 DWR/Ecosystems Branch/Mark Vander Borgh DWR/Aquatic Toxicology Branch/Susan Meadows DWR/PERCS Permit NCO081736 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELEVIINATION 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, Pender County is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the US 421 Wastewater Treatment Facility 469 Quality Way Wilmington, North Carolina Pender 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, 2017 This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2021. Signed this day October 31, 2017 -jov'. S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0081736 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Pender County is hereby authorized to: 1. Construct and operate a 0.5 MGD wastewater treatment system (phase 1), utilizing existing outfall 001 and diffuser, located at the US 421 Wastewater Treatment Facility on 469 Quality Way in Wilmington, Pender County; and 2. After receiving Authorization to Construct and upon submittal of engineer's certification, operate a 4.0 MGD wastewater treatment system (phase 2) and new outfall 002 located adjacent to existing outfall 001; and 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Cape Fear River currently classified as C-Sw, PNA waters in subbasin 03-06-17 WC: 03030005] of the Cape Fear River Basin. Page 2of13 Permit NCO081736 Part I A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.] During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.5 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Parameter Code Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Location a Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Flow 50050 0.5 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C (April 1- October 31) 3 80082 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 3/Week Composite Influent and Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20-C 80082 (November 1-March 31) 3 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Influent and Effluent Total Suspended Solids 3 C0530 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Influent and Effluent NH3 as N (April 1 -October 31) C0610 1.0 mg/L 3.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent NH3 as N (November 1-March 31) C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 4 50060 28 µg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616 200/100m1 400/100ml • 3/Week Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen 00300 Daily Average not less than 6.0 mg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent Oil and Grease (mg/L) 00556 Monthly Grab See Footnote 5 Temperature ("C) 00010 3/Week Grab Effluent Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 00094 3/Week Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units 3/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (mg/L) a C0600 Quarterly Calculated Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665 Quarterly Composite Effluent Acute Toxicity 7 TGE3E — - Quarterly Composite Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) B 00300 3/Week Grab Upstream & Downstream Temperature ("C) 8 00010 3/Week Grab Upstream & Downstream Conductivity (µmhos/om) a 00094 3/Week Grab Upstream & Downstream Hardness- Total as [CaCO3 00900 or (Ca + Mg)] (mg/L) Quarterly Q y Composite Effluent Hardness- Total as [CaCO3 00900 or (Ca + Mg)] (mg/L) v Quarterly Grab Upstream Total Mercury (ng/L)'a COMER Quarterly Grab Effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan NCO] Monitor and Report 3 per cycle See A. (5) Effluent Footnotes: See next page Page 3 of 13 Permit NC0081736 1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the NC MR's eDMR application system [see A. (7)]. 2. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream of the discharge. Downstream = at least 500 feet from the discharge. Stream samples shall be collected three times per week during the months of June, July, August, and September and weekly during the remainder of the year. 3. The monthly average effluent BODs and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed* 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 4. Total residual chlorine shall be monitored only if chlorine is added to the treatment process. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit. However, the permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory. 5. The permittee shall sample and report oil and grease concentrations at the influent (post equalization basin) and the effluent. In addition, a visual inspection of the receiving stream shall be conducted immediate downstream to assess and report any oil leaks or the presence of an oil sheen [see A. (6)]. 6. TN = TKN + NO3 N + NO2 N where TN is Total Nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3 N + NO2 N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively. 7. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow 24-hr), P/F limit at 90% with testing in March, June, September, and December [see A. (3)]. 8. Instream sampling (Upstream and Downstream monitoring) is waived as long as the Permittee retains membership in the Lower Cape Fear River Program. 9. The permittee shall sample instream hardness upstream of the facility's discharge. The sample shall be representative of the hardness in the receiving stream. If the permittee is a member of a monitoring coalition program, sampling for instream hardness may be waived as long as the monitoring coalition agrees to sample hardness at the nearest upstream location, at a minimum frequency of quarterly, and the permittee has obtained approval from DWR NPDES Permitting Unit that the upstream station being monitored by the Coalition is representative of the receiving stream for this discharge. The permittee is responsible for submitting instream hardness test results with its permit renewal application package. If Coalition membership is cancelled or the Coalition terminates instream hardness sampling at the approved station, the permittee will immediately notify the Division and resume sampling for instream hardness upstream of its discharge. 10. The facility shall employ method 1631 E. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 4of13 Permit NCO081736 A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [I 5A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.] Beginning upon expansion to 4 MGD and lasting until permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Monthly Daily Measurement tSmpe a Sample LocationMu Parameter Cade Average eueyAverae Type Flow 50050 4.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C 80082 (April 1—October 31) 3 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L Daily Composite Influent and Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20"C 80082 (November 1—March 31) 3 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Daily Composite Influent and Effluent Total Suspended Solids 3 C0530 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Daily Composite Influent and Effluent NH3 as N (April 1— October 31) C0610 1.0 mg/L 3.0 mg/L Daily Composite Effluent NH3 as N (November 1—March 3l) C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L Daily Composite Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 4 50060 28 µg/L Daily Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616 200/100m1 400/100ml Daily Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen 00300 Daily Average not less than 6.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent Temperature ("C) 00010 Daily Grab Effluent Oil and Grease (mg/L) 00556 Monthly Grab See Footnote 5 Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 00094 Daily Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units Daily Grab Effluent TKN 6 00625 Monthly Composite Effluent NO3-N+NO2-N 6 00630 Monthly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665 Monthly Composite Effluent Chronic Toxicity 7 TGP3B Quarterly Composite Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) s 00300 3/Week Grab Upstream &Downstream Temperature (OC) 8 00010 3/Week Grab Upstream & Downstream Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 8 00094 3/Week Grab Upstream & Downstream Hardness- Total as [CaCO3 00900 or (Ca + Mg)] (mg/L) Quarterly Composite Effluent Hardness- Total as [Ca9CO3 00900 or (Ca + Mg)] (mg/L) Quarterly Grab Upstream Total Mercury (ng/L)10 COMER Quarterly Grab Effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan NC01 Monitor and Report 3 per cycle I See A. (5) Effluent Footnotes: See next page Page 5 of 13 Permit NC0081736 1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR application system [see A. (7)]. 2. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream of the discharge. Downstream = at least 500 feet from the discharge. Stream samples shall be collected three times per week during the months of June, July, August, and September and weekly during the remainder of the year. 3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 4. Total residual chlorine shall be monitored only if chlorine is added to the treatment process. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit. However, the permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory. 5. The permittee shall sample and report oil and grease concentrations at the influent (post equalization basin) and the effluent. In addition, a visual inspection of the receiving stream shall be conducted immediate downstream to assess and report any oil leaks or the presence of an oil sheen [see A. (6)]. 6. TN = TKN + NO3 N + NO2 N where TN is Total Nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3 N + NO2 N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively. 7. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) limit at 0.7% with testing in March, June, September, and December [see A. (4)]. 8. Instream sampling (Upstream and Downstream monitoring) is waived as long as the Permittee retains membership in the Lower Cape Fear River Program. 9. The permittee shall sample instream hardness upstream of the facility's discharge. The sample shall be representative of the hardness in the receiving stream. If the permittee is a member of a monitoring coalition program, sampling for instream hardness may be waived as long as the monitoring coalition agrees to sample hardness at the nearest upstream location, at a minimum frequency of quarterly, and the permittee has obtained approval from DWR NPDES Permitting Unit that the upstream station being monitored by the Coalition is representative of the receiving stream for this discharge. The permittee is responsible for submitting instream hardness test results with its permit renewal application package. If Coalition membership is cancelled or the Coalition terminates instream hardness sampling at the approved station, the permittee will immediately notify the Division and resume sampling for instream hardness upstream of its discharge. 10. The facility shall employ method 1631 E. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 6of13 Permit NCO081736 A. (3) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (0.5 MGD) [15A NCAC 02B.0200] The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarterly basis using protocols defined in the North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For Determining Acute Toxicity In A Single Effluent Concentration" (Revised December 2010 or subsequent versions). The monitoring shall be performed as a 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). The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September and December. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. 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. 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, DWR Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water 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 Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. — -- Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three-month time interval that- begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month. Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources 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. Page 7of13 Permit NCO081756 A. (4) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (4.0 MGD) [I 5A NCAC 02B.0200] The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.7%. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterlX monitoring using test procedures outlined in the `North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September, and December. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase H Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -December 2010) or subsequent versions. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWR Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of `No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an Page 8of13 Permit NCO081736 invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. A. (5) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed below. One scan must be performed in each of the following years: 2018, 2019, and 2020. Analytical methods shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and shall be sufficiently sensitive to determine whether parameters are present in concentrations greater than applicable standards and criteria. Samples should be collected with one quarterly toxicity test each year, and must represent seasonal variation [i.e., do not sample in the same quarter every year]. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable." Ammonia (as N) Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Chlorine (total residual, TRC) 1, 1 -dichloroethylene Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Dissolved oxygen 1,2-dichloropropane Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Nitrate/Nitrite 1,3-dichloropropylene 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Kjeldahl nitrogen Ethylbenzene Butyl benzyl phthalate Oil and grease Methyl bromide 2-chloronaphthalene Phosphorus 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 Voladle organic compounds. Acrolein Acrylonitrile Benzene Bromoform Carbon tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chlorodibromomethane Chloroethane 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform Dichlorobromomethane 1,1-dichloroethane 1,2-dichloroethane Methyl chloride Methylene chloride 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethylene Toluene 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,1,2-trichloroedme 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 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Chrysene Di-n-butyl phthalate Di-n-octyl phthalate Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 1,2-dichlorobenzene 1,3-dichlorobenzene 1,44chlorobenzene 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Diethyl phthalate Dimethyl phthalate 2,4-dinitrotoluene 2,6-dinitrotoluene 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Fluoranthene Fluorene Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclo,pentadiene Hexachloroethane Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Isophorone Naphthalene Nitrobenzene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosodiphenylamine Phenanthrene Pyrene 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene Page 9of13 Permit NCO081736 Reporting. Test results shall be reported on DWR Form -A MR-PPAI (or in a form approved by the Director) by December 319 of each designated sampling year. The report shall be submitted to the following address: NC DEQ / DWR / Central Files,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. Additional Toxicity Testing Requirements for Municipal Permit Renewal. Please note that Municipal facilities that are subject to the Effluent Pollutant Scan requirements listed above are also subject to additional toxicity testing requirements specified in Federal Regulation 40 CFR 122.21 G)(5). The US EPA requires four (4) toxicity tests for a test organism other than the test species currently required in this permit. The multiple species tests should be conducted either quarterly for a 12-month period prior to submittal of the permit renewal application, or four tests performed at least annually in the four and one half year period prior to the application. These tests shall be performed for acute or chronic toxicity, whichever is specified in this permit. The multiple species toxicity test results shall be filed with the Aquatic Toxicology Branch at the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Contact the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Branch at 919-743-8401 for guidance on conducting the additional toxicity tests and reporting requirements. Results should also be summarized in Part E (Toxicity Testing Data) of EPA Municipal Application Form 2A, when submitting the permit renewal application to the NPDES Permitting Unit. A. (6) OIL AND GREASE RE -OPENER [15A NCAC 02B.0200, G.S. 143-215. 1 (b)] The discharge of oil and grease from Outfall 001 and 002 shall not cause a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines pursuant to 40 CFR 110.3 (a)-(b). The permittee shall monitor for oil and grease at both influent (post equalization basin) and effluent. In addition, the permittee shall visually monitor for oil and grease in the Cape Fear River immediate downstream of outfall 001 and outfa11002, and report the monitoring results in Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR). If visible oil film or sheen is reported, this permit may be reopened by the Division and oil and grease limit may be added. A. (7) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015. NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) • Section D. (2.) • Section D. (6.) • Section E. (5.) Signatory Requirements Reporting Records Retention Monitoring Reports 1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1 The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Page 10of13 Permit NCO081736 Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address: NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below. Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable: Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports; Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports. The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below). 2. Electronic Submissions In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time-ofeach electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission. Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: https://www.federalregister. gov/documents/2015/ 10/22/2015-24954/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination- system-npdes-electronic-reporting_rule. Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above. Page 11 of 13 Permit NCO081736 3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective. Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the following web page: kU://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/Water-resources/edmr 4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)l All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part H, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part U, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is,, -to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)] The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41 ]. Page 12of13 Pertnit NCO081736 i outfaus Z -j¢tr/_=mew \a'' Via.— ' _ -+. ♦ .;T� :1 _ — ♦ �— � 11 � !•� # 4 � \ \. � � ,` .. OF • •� q' rT'� t� 4. j __ b IM1u5lndf (]fy i Ponds '^ — V Oil('/ /Jti) ll� _ • ,. '" „ / I I) �6. _ 4.. •T _.y.4 -' _ l 1 _ .J/-a'-r`H 6-\ )t -- ^, LAKE W SUTTON 6 I 1 J lendmB NIL_, �~ V NCO081736 —US 421 WWTF Facility Latitude: 34019'26" Sub -Basin: 03-06-17 Location --- Receiving Stream: CT O Fear River Longitude: 78 00'50" County New Hanover (Outfalls) -- Permitled Flow: 0.5 MGD/4.0 MGD Pander (WWiF) Quad #: J26SEfLeland ^ I Not to Stream Class: C-Swamp; PNA 8-digit HUC 03030005 /V scale AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER The of to ress. Interested persons he DWR at 512 N. Salls- t, Raleigh, NC to review i on file. Additional !n- on NPDES permits and may be found on our The Fender County Utilities has re- qqued renewal of permit NC008ste1736 for its US 421 WWTF in Fender County, this permitted dis- charge is for treated municipal and industrial wastewater to the Cape Fear River, in the Cape Fear River Basin. Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Said County and State, Jarimy Springer Who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to the law, says that he/she is Accounting Specialist 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 AP was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows: 91101x And at the time of such publication Star -News was a newspaper meeting all the requirements and qualifications prescribed by Sec. No. I-597 G.S. of N.C. / p (,��✓1/r Title: Accountin Specialist Sworn or affirmed to, and subscribed before me this _ day of SP_O�P_MLef— , A.D., ao�7 In Testi ny Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year afores d. 1 TANYA V WRIGHT ,\ f ^I NORTH CARS l� NEW HANOVER / \ . My commission expires / OZ day of , 20 MY COMM. E4� 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 day of Clerk of Superior Court MAIL TO: Fact Sheet NPDES Permit No. NCO081736 Permit Writer/Email Contact Bing Bai, Bing.Bai@ncdenr.gov: Date: July 21, 2017 Division/Branch: NC Division of Water Resources/NPDES Complex Permitting Fact Sheet Template: Version 09Jan2017 Permitting Action: ® Renewal ❑ Renewal with Expansion ❑ New Discharge ❑ Modification (Fact Sheet should be tailored to mod request) Note: A complete application should include the following: • For New Dischargers, EPA Form 2A or 2D requirements, Engineering Alternatives Analysis, Fee • For Existing Dischargers (POTW), EPA Form 2A, 3 effluent pollutant scans, 4 2' species WET tests. • For Existing Dischargers (Non-POTW), EPA Form 2C with correct analytical requirements based on industry category. Complete applicable sections below. If not applicable, enter NA. 1. Basic Facility Information Facility Information Applicant/Facility Name: Pender County Utilities/US 421 Wastewater Treatment Facility Applicant Address: PO Box 955, 605E. Fremont St., Burgaw, NC 28425 Facility Address: 469 Quality Way, Wilmington, NC 28401 Permitted Flow: 0.5 MGD phase 1; 4.0 MGD phase 2 Facility Type/Waste: Municipal/Industrial; 5% domestic, 95% industrial Facility Class: Class 2 Treatment Units: Bar Screen, EQ Basin, Activated Sludge, BNR, UV disinfection, Clarification Pretreatment Program (Y/N) No County: Pender Region Wilmington Briefly describe the proposed permitting action and facility background: Pender County Utilities has applied for NPDES permit renewal, and submitted a renewal application dated January 29, 2016. An Authorization to Construct (ATC) was granted on July 14, 2014 for the construction of the 0.5 MGD US 421 W WTP, and the construction was completed dated June 21, 2017 but the facility is not discharging. Page 1 of 9 Currently the US 421 W WTP has an average inflow of 15,000 GDP from two connected users: ACME Smoked Fish and Empire Distributors. • ACME Smoked Fish processes salmon fillets into sliced smoked salmon. They have around 150- 200 employees. Wastewater generated from this facility is industrial in nature (-3,000 mg/L BOD, —500 mg/L Oil and Grease), accounting for 95-99% of the total wastewater influent to the W WTP. • Empire Distributors is a warehouse beverage distributor. They have office space with around 30 employees. They discharge a small amount (1 — 5%) of domestic wastewater to influent pump station with no tangible increase in wastewater volume noticed when this user started discharging. Until this W WTP comes online, flow is pumped to a 300,000-gallon EQ basin to buffer any peak hourly/daily flows, from which contents are then pumped and hauled to Wallace Regional W WTF (NC0003450). The influent pump station runs about 900 GPM for about 5 minutes, 2-3 times a day. This W WTP expects to begin treating wastewater in August 2017, and plans on comingling 75,000 GPD of filtration backwash wastewater from the neighboring WTP in the W WTP influent. A review on ATC design details for influent is included in table blow, and the design influent organic loading is calculated for 0.5 MGD in phase 1. Elements Flow Total TKN TSS NH3-N Filtered Nitrate N (MGD) Carbonaceous (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) Carbonaceous (mg/L) BOD m L BOD (mg/L InFluent 0.5 831 105 385.13 124.15 1 699.91 0 Design influent organic loading for 0.5MGD: 1) BOD=0.5 MGD x 831 mg/L x 8.34 = 3,465.27 Ibs/day 2) BOD=0.5 MGD x 385.13 mg/L x 8.34 = 1,605.99 lbs/day 3) BOD-0.5 MGD x 24.15 mg/L x 8.34 = 100.71 Ibs/day ACME Smoked Fish is not a categorical industrial user (CIU), and the W WTP is working with its industrial user on a pretreatment program/system to reduce oil and grease concentrations to 100 mg/L in the influent to the W WTP, which is also the limit in Wilmington Ordinance for industries. Since oil and grease is a pollutant of concern, a special condition is included in this permit renewal that this W WTP shall monitor oil and grease at influent (post equalization basin) and effluent; in addition, this facility shall visually monitor oil and grease in the Cape Fear River immediate downstream of outfall 001, and report whether oil film or sheen is caused due to the discharge of oil and grease. At this point, no oil and grease limit is issued in this permit. 2. Receiving Waterbody Information: Receiving Waterbody Information Outfalls/Receiving Stream(s): Outfall 001- Cape Fear River Stream Segment: 18-(63) Stream Classification: C-Sw; PNA Drainage Area (rni2): 7040 Summer 7Q10 (cfs) 918 Winter 7Q10 (cfs): - Page 2 of 9 30Q2 (cfs): Average Flow (cfs): 8142 IWC (% effluent): 0.08 303(d) listed/parameter: Yes- this segment is listed as impaired for Benthos on the 2016 303(d) list. Subject to TMDLparameter: Yes -Statewide Mercury TMDL Subbasin/HUC: Cape Fear River Basin/03030005 USGS Topo Quad: J26 SE 3. Effluent Data Summary There is no effluent data since this facility is not discharging. 4. Instream Data Summary hnstream monitoring may be required in certain situations, for example: 1) to verify model predictions when model results for instream DO are within 1 mg/l of instream standard at full permitted flow; 2) to verify model predictions for outfall diffuser; 3) to provide data for future TMDL; 4) based on other instream concerns. htstream monitoring may be conducted by the Permittee, and there are also Monitoring Coalitions established in several basins that conduct instream sampling for the Permittee (in which case instream monitoring is waived in the permit as long as coalition membership is maintained). If applicable, summarize any instream data and what instream monitoring will be proposed for this permit action: NA. The facility is not discharging. Is this facility a member of a Monitoring Coalition with waived instream monitoring (YIN): Yes Name of Monitoring Coalition: Lower Cape Fear River Program 5. Compliance Summary Summarize the compliance record with permit effluent limits (past 5 years): NA Summarize the compliance record with aquatic toxicity test limits and any second species test results (past 5 years): NA Summarize the results from the most recent compliance inspection: NA Page 3 of 9 6. Water Quality -Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs) Dilution and Mixing Zones In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0206, the following streamflows are used for dilution considerations for development of WQBELs: 1Q10 streamflow (acute Aquatic Life); 7Q10 streamflow (chronic Aquatic Life; non -carcinogen HH); 30Q2 streamflow (aesthetics); annual average flow (carcinogen, F". If applicable, describe any other dilution factors considered (e.g., based on CORMIX model results): NA If applicable, describe any mixing zones established in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0204(b): NA Oxygen -Consuming Waste Limitations Limitations for oxygen -consuming waste (e.g., BOD) are generally based on water quality modeling to ensure protection of the instream dissolved oxygen (DO) water quality standard. Secondary TBEL limits (e.g., BOD= 30 mg/I for Municipals) may be appropriate if deemed more stringent based on dilution and model results. Ifpermit limits are more stringent than TBELs, describe how limits were developed: Limitations for BOD are based on WQBEL and calculated from NPDES Waste Load Allocation conducted in 1996. No changes are proposed from the previous permit limits. Ammonia and Total Residual Chlorine Limitations Limitations for ammonia are based on protection of aquatic life utilizing an ammonia chronic criterion of 1.0 me (summer) and 1.8 mg/l (winter). Acute ammonia limits are derived from chronic criteria, utilizing a multiplication factor of 3 for Municipals and a multiplication factor of 5 for Non -Municipals. Limitations for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) are based on the NC water quality standard for protection of aquatic life (17 ug/1) and capped at 28 ug/l (acute impacts). Due to analytical issues, all TRC values reported below 50 ug/l are considered compliant with their permit limit. Describe any proposed changes to ammonia and/or TRC limits for this permit renewal: Limitations for NH3-N are based on BAT for major municipals and the applicable Cape Fear River Basin Permitting Strategy for new and expanding discharges, and are in accordance with the above -mentioned PNA supplemental classification requirements. No changes are proposed in this permit. Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) for Toxicants If applicable, conduct RPA analysis and complete information below. The need for toxicant limits is based upon a demonstration of reasonable potential to exceed water quality standards, a statistical evaluation that is conducted during every permit renewal utilizing the most recent effluent data for each outfall. The RPA is conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 122.44 (d) (i). The NC RPA procedure utilizes the following: 1) 95% Confidence Level/95% Probability; 2) assumption of zero background; 3) use of detection limit for "less than" values; and 4) streamflows used for dilution consideration based on 15A NCAC 2B.0206. Effective April 6, 2016, NC began implementation of Page 4 of 9 dissolved metals criteria in the RPA process in accordance with guidance titled NPDESImplementation of Instream Dissolved Metals Standards, dated June 10, 2016. Reasonable potential analysis was not conducted because the facility is not discharging. If applicable, attach a spreadsheet of the RPA results as well as a copy of the Dissolved Metals Implementation Fact Sheet for freshwater/saltwater to this Fact Sheet. Include a printout of the RPA Dissolved to Total Metal Calculator sheet if this is a Municipality with a Pretreatment Program. Toxicity Testing Limitations Permit limits and monitoring requirements for Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) have been established in accordance with Division guidance (per WET Memo, 8/2/1999). Per WET guidance, all NPDES permits issued to Major facilities or any facility discharging "complex" wastewater (contains anything other than domestic waste) will contain appropriate WET limits and monitoring requirements, with several exceptions. The State has received prior EPA approval to use an Alternative WET Test Procedure in NPDES permits, using single concentration screening tests, with multiple dilution follow-up upon a test failure. Describe proposed toxicity test requirement: This is a Major POTW with 1WC less than 0.25%, and an acute WET limit at 90% effluent will continue on a quarterly frequency. Mercury Statewide TMDL Evaluation There is a statewide TMDL for mercury approved by EPA on October 12, 2012. The TMDL target was to comply with EPA's mercury fish tissue criteria (0.3 mg/kg) for human health protection. The TMDL established a wasteload allocation for point sources of 37 kg/year (81 lb/year), and is applicable to municipals and industrial facilities with known mercury discharges. Given the small contribution of mercury from point sources (^-2% of total load), the TMDL emphasizes mercury minimization plans (MMPs) for point source control. Municipal facilities > 2 MGD and discharging quantifiable levels of mercury (>1 ng/1) will receive an MMP requirement. Industrials are evaluated on a case -by -case basis, depending if mercury is a pollutant of concern. Effluent limits may also be added if annual average effluent concentrations exceed the WQBEL value (based on the NC WQS of 12 ng/1) and/or if any individual value exceeds a TBEL value of 47 ng/1 Describe proposed permit actions based on mercury evaluation: Quarterly monitoring for total mercury has been added to the permit. Other TMDL/Nutrient Management Strategy Considerations Ifapplicable, describe any other TAMLs/Nutrient Management Strategies and their implementation within thispermit: NA Other WOBEL Considerations If applicable, describe any other parameters of concern evaluated for WQBELs: NA Page 5 of 9 If applicable, describe any special actions (HQW or ORW) this receiving stream and classification shall comply with in order to protect the designated waterbody: NA If applicable, describe any compliance schedules proposed for this permit renewal in accordance with 15A NCAC 2IZ0107(c)(2)(B), 40CFR 122.47, and EPA May 2007 Memo: NA If applicable, describe any water quality standards variances proposed in accordance with NCGS 143- 215.3(e) and 15A NCAC 2B.0226 for this permit renewal: NA 7. Technology -Based Effluent Limitations (TBELs) Municipals (if not applicable, delete and skin to Industrials) Are concentration limits in the permit at least as stringent as secondary treatment requirements (30 mgll BOD51TSSfor Monthly Average, and 45 mgll for BOD51TSSfor Weekly Average). YES If NO, provide a justification for alternative limitations (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA Are 85% removal requirementsfor BOD51TSS included in the permit? YES If NO, provide a justification (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA 8. Antidegradation Review (New/Expanding Discharge): The objective of an antidegradation review is to ensure that a new or increased pollutant loading will not degrade water quality. Permitting actions for new or expanding discharges require an antidegradation review in accordance with 15A NCAC 213.0201. Each applicant for a new/expanding NPDES permit must document an effort to consider non -discharge alternatives per 15A NCAC 2H.0105( c)(2). In all cases, existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing use is maintained and protected. If applicable, describe the results ofthe amidegradation review, including the Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) and any water quality modeling results: NA 9. Antibacksliding Review Sections 402(o)(2) and 303(d)(4) of the CWA and federal regulations at 40 CFR 122.44(1) prohibit backsliding of effluent limitations in NPDES permits. These provisions require effluent limitations in a reissued permit to be as stringent as those in the previous permit, with some exceptions where limitations may be relaxed (e.g., based on new information, increases in production may warrant less stringent TBEL limits, or WQBELs may be less stringent based on updated RPA or dilution). Are any effluent limitations less stringent than previous permit (YESINO): NO If YES, confirm that antibacksliding provisions are not violated: NA 10. Monitoring Requirements Monitoring frequencies for NPDES permitting are established in accordance with the following regulations and guidance: 1) State Regulation for Surface Water Monitoring, 15A NCAC 213.0500; 2) NPDES Guidance, Monitoring Frequency for Toxic Substances (7/15/2010 Memo); 3) NPDES Guidance, Page 6 of 9 Reduced Monitoring Frequencies for Facilities with Superior Compliance (10/22/2012 Memo); 4) Best Professional Judgement (BPJ). Per US EPA (Interim Guidance, 1996), monitoring requirements are not considered effluent limitations under Section 402(o) of the Clean Water Act, and therefore anti - backsliding prohibitions would not be triggered by reductions in monitoring frequencies. For instream monitoring, refer to Section 4. 11. Electronic Reporting Requirements The US EPA NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was finalized on December 21, 2015. Effective December 21, 2016, NPDES regulated facilities are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) electronically. Effective December 21, 2020, NPDES regulated facilities will be required to submit additional NPDES reports electronically. This permit contains the requirements for electronic reporting, consistent with Federal requirements 12.Summary of Proposed Permitting Actions: Table. Current Permit Conditions and Proposed Changes Parameter Current Permit Proposed Change Basis for Condition/Change Flow MA 0.5 MGD phase 1 No change 15A NCAC 2B .0505 MA 4.0 MGD phase 2 BOD5 Summer: No change WQBEL. Based on protection of DO MA 5 mg/l standard. 15A NCAC 2B.0200 WA 7.5 mg/l Winter: MA 10 mg/l WA15mg/l N113-N Summer: No change WQBEL. Based on protection of MA 1 mg/l State WQ criteria. 15A NCAC WA 3 mg/l 2B.0200 Winter: MA 2 mg/l CFRB Permitting Strategy for new WA 6 mg/l and expanding discharges TSS MA 10 mg/l No change WQBEL. State WQ standard, 15A WA 15 mg/l NCAC 2B.0200 Fecal coliform MA 200 /100ml No change WQBEL. State WQ standard, 15A WA 400 /100m1 NCAC 2B .0200 DO > 6 mg/l No change WQBEL. State WQ standard, 15A NCAC 2B.0200 Page 7 of 9 pH 6-9 SU No change WQBEL. State WQ standard, 15A NCAC 213.0200 Oil and Grease No requirement Add monthly 15A NCAC 2B .0200 monitoring Add special condition A.(6) Total Nitrogen Monitor Only No change 15A NCAC 213.0500 Total Phosphorus Monitor Only No change 15A NCAC 213.0500 Conductivity Monitor 3/week No change 15A NCAC 213.0500 Toxicity Test Acute limit, 90% No change WQBEL. No toxics in toxic effluent amounts. 15A NCAC 2B.0200 and 15A NCAC 213.0500 Total Hardness No requirement Add quarterly effluent Required to assess dissolved metal and upstream limitations monitoring based on the new 2016 dissolved metal standards Total Mercury No requirement Add quarterly WQBEL. Consistent with 2012 monitoring Statewide Mercury TMDL Implementation. Electronic No requirement Add Electronic In accordance with EPA Electronic Reporting Reporting Special Reporting Rule 2015. Condition Effluent Pollutant Annually Reduce to three times 40 CFR 122 Scan per permit cycle MGD — Million gallons per day, MA - Monthly Average, WA — Weekly Average, DM — Daily Max Page 9 of 9 13. Public Notice Schedule: Permit to Public Notice: 09/06/2017 Per 15A NCAC 211.0109 & .0111, The Division will receive comments for a period of 30 days following the publication date of the public notice. Any request for a public hearing shall be submitted to the Director within the 30 days comment period indicating the interest of the party filing such request and the reasons why a hearing is warranted. 14. Fact Sheet Addendum (if applicable): Were there any changes made since the Draft Permit was public noticed (Yes/No): NO If Yes, list changes and their basis below. NA 15. Fact Sheet Attachments (if applicable): • Dissolved Metals Implementation/Freshwater or Saltwater • NH3-N and TRC WLA t Page 9 of 9 Permit No. NCO081736 NPDES Implementation of Instream Dissolved Metals Standards - Freshwater Standards The NC 2007-2015 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by the NC Environmental Management Commission (EMC) on November 13, 2014. The US EPA subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016, with some exceptions. Therefore, metal limits in draft permits out to public notice after April 6, 2016 must be calculated to protect the new standards - as approved. Tahle 1. NC Dissolved Metals Water Ouality Standards/Aquatic Life Protection Parameter Acute FW, µg/1 (Dissolved) Chronic FW, µg/1 (Dissolved) Acute SW, µg/l (Dissolved) Chronic SW, µg/1 (Dissolved) Arsenic 340 150 69 36 Beryllium 65 6.5 --- --- Cadmium Calculation Calculation 40 8.8 Chromium III Calculation Calculation -- -- Chromium VI 16 11 1100 50 Copper Calculation Calculation 4.8 3.1 Lead Calculation Calculation 210 8.1 Nickel Calculation Calculation 74 8.2 Silver Calculation 0.06 1.9 0.1 Zinc Calculation Calculation 90 81 Table 1 Notes: 1. FW= Freshwater, SW= Saltwater 2. Calculation = Hardness dependent standard 3. Only the aquatic life standards listed above are expressed in dissolved form. Aquatic life standards for Mercury and selenium are still expressed as Total Recoverable Metals due to bioaccumulative concerns (as are all human health standards for all metals). It is still necessary to evaluate total recoverable aquatic life and human health standards listed in 15A NCAC 2B.0200 (e.g., arsenic at 10 µg/1 for human health protection; cyanide at 5 µg/L and fluoride at 1.8 mg/L for aquatic life protection). Table 2. Dissolved Freshwater Standards for Hardness -Dependent Metals The Water Effects Ratio (WER) is equal to one unless determined otherwise under I SA NCAC 02B .0211 Subparagraph (11)(d) Metal NC Dissolved Standard, µg/I Cadmium, Acute WER*(1.136672-[In hardness](0.041838)) - e^(0.9151 [In hardness]-3.1485) Cadmium, Acute Trout waters WER*(1.136672-[In hardness](0.041838)) - e^(0.9151[ln hardness]-3.6236) Cadmium, Chronic WER*11.101672-[In hardness](0.041838)) - e^(0.7998[In hardness]-4.445 I) Chromium III, Acute WER*0.316 - e^(0.8190[In hardness]+3.7256) Chromium III, Chronic WER*0.860 - el\(0.8190[in hardness]+0.6848) Copper, Acute WER*0.960 - e^(0.9422[ln hardness]-1.700) Copper, Chronic WER*0.960 - e^(0.8545[ln hardness]-1.702) Lead, Acute WER*(1.46203-[In hardness](0.145712)) - e^(1.273[ln hardness]-1.460) Lead, Chronic WER*(1.46203-[In hardness](0.145712)) - e ll.273[ln hardness]-4.705) Nickel, Acute WER*0.998 - e^(0.8460[In hardness]+2.255) Nickel, Chronic WER*0.997 - e^ (0.8460[In hardness]+0.0584) Page 1 of 4 Permit No. NCO081736 Silver, Acute WER*0.85 - e^(1.72[In hardness]-6.59) Silver, Chronic Not applicable Zinc, Acute WER*0.978 - e^(0.8473[ln hardness]+0.884) Zinc, Chronic WER*0.986 - e^(0.8473[ln hardness]+0.884) General Information on the Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) The RPA process itself did not change as the result of the new metals standards. However, application of the dissolved and hardness -dependent standards requires additional consideration in order to establish the numeric standard for each metal of concern of each individual discharge. The hardness -based standards require some knowledge of the effluent and instream (upstream) hardness and so must be calculated case -by -case for each discharge. Metals limits must be expressed as `total recoverable' metals in accordance with 40 CFR 122.45(c). The discharge -specific standards must be converted to the equivalent total values for use in the RPA calculations. We will generally rely on default translator values developed for each metal (more on that below), but it is also possible to consider case -specific translators developed in accordance with established methodology. RPA Permittina Guidance/WOBELs for Hardness -Dependent Metals - Freshwater The RPA is designed to predict the maximum likely effluent concentrations for each metal of concern, based on recent effluent data, and calculate the allowable effluent concentrations, based on applicable standards and the critical low -flow values for the receiving stream. If the maximum predicted value is greater than the maximum allowed value (chronic or acute), the discharge has reasonable potential to exceed the standard, which warrants a permit limit in most cases. If monitoring for a particular pollutant indicates that the pollutant is not present (i.e. consistently below detection level), then the Division may remove the monitoring requirement in the reissued permit. 1. To perform a RPA on the Freshwater hardness -dependent metals the Permit Writer compiles the following information: • Critical low flow of the receiving stream, 7Q 10 (the spreadsheet automatically calculates the 1 Q 10 using the formula 1 Q 10 = 0.843 (s7Q 10, cfs) 0.993 • Effluent hardness and upstream hardness, site -specific data is preferred • Permitted flow • Receiving stream classification 2. In order to establish the numeric standard for each hardness -dependent metal of concern and for each individual discharge, the Permit Writer must first determine what effluent and instream (upstream) hardness values to use in the equations. The permit writer reviews DMR's, Effluent Pollutant Scans, and Toxicity Test results for any hardness data and contacts the Permittee to see if any additional data is available for instream hardness values, upstream of the discharge. If no hardness data is available, the permit writer may choose to do an initial evaluation using a default hardness of 25 mg/L (CaCO3 or (Ca + Mg)). Minimum and maximum limits on the hardness value used for water quality calculations are 25 mg/L and 400 mg/L, respectively. If the use of a default hardness value results in a hardness -dependent metal showing reasonable potential, the permit writer contacts the Permittee and requests 5 site -specific effluent and upstream hardness samples over a period of one week. The RPA is rerun using the new data. Page 2 of 4 Permit No. NC0081736 The overall hardness value used in the water quality calculations is calculated as follows: Combined Hardness (chronic) _ (Permitted Flow, cfs *Avg. Effluent Hardness, mgU + (s7Q 10. cfs *Avg. Upstream Hardness. maV (Permitted Flow, cfs + s7Q10, cfs) The Combined Hardness for acute is the same but the calculation uses the IQ 10 flow. 3. The permit writer converts the numeric standard for each metal of concern to a total recoverable metal, using the EPA Default Partition Coefficients (DPCs) or site -specific translators, if any have been developed using federally approved methodology. EPA default partition coefficients or the "Fraction Dissolved" converts the value for dissolved metal at laboratory conditions to total recoverable metal at in -stream ambient conditions. This factor is calculated using the linear partition coefficients found in The Metals Translator. Guidance for Calculating a Total Recoverable Permit Limit from a Dissolved Criterion (EPA 823-B-96-007, June 1996) and the equation: -Cdiss 1 Ctotat 1 + { [�] [ss""11 [10'] } Where: ss =.in -stream suspended solids concentration [mg/1], minimum of 10 mg/L used, and Kpo and a = constants that express the equilibrium relationship between dissolved and adsorbed forms of metals. A list of constants used for each hardness -dependent metal can also be found in the RPA program under a sheet labeled DPCs. 4. The numeric standard for each metal of concern is divided by the default partition coefficient (or site -specific translator) to obtain a Total Recoverable Metal at ambient conditions. In some cases, where an EPA default partition coefficient translator does not exist (ie. silver), the dissolved numeric standard for each metal of concern is divided by the EPA conversion factor to obtain a Total Recoverable Metal at ambient conditions. This method presumes that the metal is dissolved to the same extent as it was during EPA's criteria development for metals. For more information on conversion factors see the June, 1996 EPA Translator Guidance Document. 5. The RPA spreadsheet uses a mass balance equation to determine the total allowable concentration (permit limits) for each pollutant using the following equation: Ca = (s7010 + Ow) (Cwgs)-s7O10) (Cb) Qw Where: Ca = allowable effluent concentration (µg/L or mg/L) Cwqs = NC Water Quality Standard or federal criteria (µg/L or mg/L) Cb = background concentration: assume zero for all toxicants except NH3* (µg/L or mg/L) Qw = permitted effluent flow (cfs, match s7Q 10) s7Q 10 = summer low flow used to protect aquatic life from chronic toxicity and human health through the consumption of water, fish, and shellfish from noncarcinogens (cfs) * Discussions are on -going with EPA on how best to address background concentrations Flows other than s7Q 10 may be incorporated as applicable: IQ 10 = used in the equation to protect aquatic life from acute toxicity Page 3 of 4 Permit No. NC0081736 QA = used in the equation to protect human health through the consumption of water, fish, and shellfish from carcinogens 30Q2 = used in the equation to protect aesthetic quality 6. The permit writer enters the most recent 2-3 years of effluent data for each pollutant of concern. Data entered must have been taken within four and one-half years prior to the date of the permit application (40 CFR 122.21). The RPA spreadsheet estimates the 95th percentile upper concentration of each pollutant. The Predicted Max concentrations are compared to the Total allowable concentrations to determine if a permit limit is necessary. If the predicted max exceeds the acute or chronic Total allowable concentrations, the discharge is considered to show reasonable potential to violate the water quality standard, and a permit limit (Total allowable concentration) is included in the permit in accordance with the U.S. EPA Technical Support Document for Water Quality -Based Toxics Control published in 1991. 7. When appropriate, permit writers develop facility specific compliance schedules in accordance with the EPA Headquarters Memo dated May 10, 2007 from James Hanlon to Alexis Strauss on 40 CFR 122.47 Compliance Schedule Requirements. 8. The Total Chromium NC WQS was removed and replaced with trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium Water Quality Standards. As a cost savings measure, total chromium data results may be used as a conservative surrogate in cases where there are no analytical results based on chromium III or VI. In these cases, the projected maximum concentration (95th %) for total chromium will be compared against water quality standards for chromium III and chromium VI. 9. Effluent hardness sampling and instream hardness sampling, upstream of the discharge, are inserted into all permits with facilities monitoring for hardness -dependent metals to ensure the accuracy of the permit limits and to build a more robust hardness dataset. 10. Hardness and flow values used in the Reasonable Potential Analysis for this permit included: Parameter Value Comments (Data Source) Average Effluent Hardness (mg/L) - Facility is not discharging [Total as, CaCO3 or (Ca+Mg)] Average Upstream Hardness (mg/L) 311 NC DEQ Ambient Monitoring [Total as, CaCO3 or (Ca+Mg)] . Stations 7Q10 summer (cfs) 918 NPDES files, BIMS 1Q10 (cfs) 738 Calculated from 7Q10 summer Permitted Flow (MGD) 0.5 NPDES files, BIMS Date: 7/6/1017 Permit Writer: Bing Bai Page 4of4 NH3/TRC WLA Calculations Facility: US 421 WWTF PermitNo. NC0081736 Prepared By: Bing Bai Enter Design Flow (MGD): 0.5 Enter s7Q10 (cfs): 918 Enter w7Q10 cfs): 918 Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Daily Maximum Limit (ug/1) Ammonia (Summer) Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/1) s7Q10 (CFS) 918 s7Q10 (CFS) 918 DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 0.5 DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 0.5 DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 0.775 DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 0.775 STREAM STD (UG/L) 17.0 STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.0 Upstream Bkgd (ug/1) 0 Upstream Bkgd (mg/1) 0.22 IWC (%) 0.08 IWC (%) 0.08 Allowable Cone. (ug/1) 20154 Allowable Cone. (mg/1) 924.9 Ammonia (Winter) Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I) Fecal Coliform w7Q10 (CFS) 918 Monthly Average Limit: 4ot Required DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 0.5 (If DF >331; Monitor) DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 0.775 (If DF<331; Limit) STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.8 Dilution Factor (DF) 1185.52 Upstream Bkgd (mg/1) 0.22 IWC (%) 0.08 Allowable Cone. (mg/1) 1873.3 Total Residual Chlorine 1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity Ammonia (as NH3-N) 1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/I, Monitor Only 2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) 3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis) If the allowable ammonia concentration is > 35 mg/L, no limit shall be imposed Fecal Coliform 1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Bryan McCabe <bmccabe@pendercountync.gov> Tuesday, July 18, 2017 12:17 PM Bai, Bing Michael Mack; Tony Boahn; TreyThurmanExt, Kurt Lonander, Margaret Gray RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NCO081736 FedX Shipping Tracking Label.pdf Follow up Completed We sent the permit renewal documentation received by your group in January 2016. Why is our permit renewal request just now being reviewed? Further, adding additional effluent requirements, after sitting on the renewal documents for well over a year, and when we are about to begin operation could be detrimental to the County. As I stated, the 100 mg/L 0&G is the upper limit recommended by our Consultant to allow biological processes to continue (reduction in BOD/COD), and additionally, it is the Pre -Treatment Limit in our Ordinance for industries. That is the level we are trying to achieve before sending influent to the MBBR/SFFR. Adding a new effluent limit of 30 mg/L average and 60 mg/L max for O&G (we previously had no limit for 0&G, and that has been our understanding throughout the entire construction duration) may require additional treatment equipment, and the Contractor just reached substantial completion in June, and will be at Final Completion in the next week. We are simply not in a position to add additional treatment at this time; and it would place a significant and unfair burden on the County under these circumstances. I do not know what kind of O&G reduction we can expect from the plant. If there is still concern, my suggestion would be to make O&G a regular sample requirement with no limit at this time. That will allow us time to consider additional treatment, if necessary, or to consider further changes to the Pre Treatment Ordinance. Thank you for your consideration, Bryan McCabe, PE Project Engineer Pender County Utilities 605 E. Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-0212 Fax 910-259-1579 Pender County Utilities Website bmccabe@pendercountvnc.sov From: Bai, Bing [mailto:Bing.Bai@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 10:34 AM To: Bryan McCabe <bmccabe@pendercountync.gov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Bryan, Did the BIOWIN model have a number for oil and grease at the effluent? I am assuming there should be some dilution happening. The NPDES unit still has concerns on oil and grease. Thanks, Bing From: Bryan McCabe [mailto:bmccabe@pendercountvnc.eov] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 5:09 PM To: Bai, Bing <Bing.Bai@ncdenr.eov> Cc: Tony Boahn <TBOAHN@mckimcreed.com>; Michael Mack <mmack@pendercountvnc.gov>; Margaret Gray <meray@pendercou ntvnc.aov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Bing, Automatic reply indicated Steve West is out until August 1. 100 mg/L is the max limit recommended by our Consulting Engineer. They have analyzed the process based on sampling data using BIOWIN. It is also the limit in our W&S Ordinance for industries. We are working the industrial customer on a pre-treatment program/system. Thanks, Bryan From: Bai, Bing [mailto:Bin¢.Bai@ncdenr.aov] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 4:32 PM To: Bryan McCabe <bmccabe@pendercountvnc.sov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Bryan, That sounds good. I think he will not have problem as long as the 75,000 GPD from the WTP goes to the influent of the W WTP. For my own curiosity, do you know what affects oil and grease might have on this treatment facility? From my understanding even at 100 mg/L in influent, it might still affect the bioreactor and UV disinfection. Bing From: Bryan McCabe [mailto:bmccabe@pendercountvnc.gov] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 4:03 PM To: Bai, Bing <Bina.Bai@ncdenr.eov> Cc: Margaret Gray <maray@pendercountvnc.gov>; Michael Mack <mmack@pendercountvnc.gov>; Tony Boahn <TBOAHN@mckimcreed.com>; West, Steve <steve.west@ncdenr.aov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Bing: As we discussed on the phone, the 75,000 GPD Stream from the WTP is going to be added at the head of the WWTP. I would like to discuss this with Steve before we finalize this issue. I understand he is on vacation this week, so I'll give him a call when he returns. Thanks, Bryan McCabe, PE Project Engineer Pender County Utilities 605 E. Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-0212 Fax 910-259-1579 Pender County Utilities Website bmccabe@pendercountync.eov From: Bryan McCabe Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 1:33 PM TO:'Bai, Bing' <Bine.Bai@ncdenr.sov> Cc: Margaret Gray <merav@pendercountvnc.eov>; Michael Mack <mmack@pendercountync.sov>; Tony Boahn <TBOAHN@mckimcreed.com> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Bing: I'm assuming that this limit will be placed on the effluent. Since it's a new limit, we may need some time to dial in the WWTP for treating to that level, because it wasn't designed for O&G Reduction. We may have to add equipment or require the Industry to install equipment to make this happen, I don't yet know for sure. Could you extent the Average to 100 mg/L? We plan to start running the plant in the next month or so, and will not be treating any wastewater without the additional 75,000 GPD mentioned below. Thanks, Bryan From: Bai, Bing [mailto:Bine.Bai@ncdenr.sovj Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 1:22 PM To: Bryan McCabe <bmccabe@pendercountync.Rov> Cc: Margaret Gray <mzray@Pendercountvnc.eov>; Michael Mack <mmack@pendercountync.gov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal N00081736 Bryan, Thank you very much for these information. Since industrial wastewater is in dominant, we will add an oil and grease limit (30 mg/L Monthly Average and 60 mg/L Daily Maximum) and weekly monitoring in this permit. I am just curious when do you expect to have the WWTP come online? Because with the 75,000 GPD of domestic wastewater going to the WWTP, oil and gas limit will not be needed. Again I appreciate your help with all the information. Bing From: Bryan McCabe[mailto:bmccabe@pendercountync.Rov] Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 12:25 PM To: Bai, Bing <Binz.Bai@ncdenr.eov> Cc: Margaret Gray <m¢rav@pendercountync.sov>; Michael Mack <mmack@pendercountvnc.eov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Mr. Bai, I am attaching the pump and haul reports for this year to demonstrate the volume of wastewater. Until we connect additional users to the system, I do not see these numbers changing. I would say 15,000 GPD is a very good estimate of our current inflow. • We currently have two connected users, ACME Smoked Fish and Empire Distributors. • ACME Smoked Fish processes salmon fillets into sliced smoked salmon. They have around 150-200 employees. Wastewater generated from this facility is industrial in nature, accounting for 95-99% of the total wastewater influent to our WWTP. • Empire Distributors is a warehouse beverage distributor. They have office space with around 30 employees. We did not even see a tangible increase in wastewater volume when this facility came online. • We will be providing wastewater service to the neighboring WTP in the very near future (When the WWTP Comes Online). This volume of wastewater is estimated to be approximately 75,000 GPD. We have a 300,000 Gallon Equalization basin to buffer any Peak Hourly/Daily Flows. The influent pump station runs about 900 GPM for about 5 minutes, 2-3 times a day. I hope this answers your questions. Please let me know if you have more. Thanks, Bryan McCabe, PE Project Engineer Pender County Utilities 605 E. Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-0212 Fax 910-259-1579 Fender County Utilities Website bmccabe(o)pendercountync.gov From: Bai, Bing [mailto:Bins.Bai@ncdenr.govl Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 8:25 AM To: Bryan McCabe <bmccabe@pendercountvnc.aov> Cc: Margaret Gray <marav@pendercountvncaov>; Michael Mack <mmack@pendercountvnc.aov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Bryan, Thanks for the information. I am wondering if you have an estimate on the volume of the industrial and domestic wastewater? I have a number from last year's inspection report saying Acme Fish Company is discharging about 15,000 gpd to the facility, is that number correct? Do you have an estimated peak hourly or daily flow number? Thank you. From; Bryan McCabe [mailto:bmccabe@pendercountync.ov] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 1:24 PM To: Bai, Bing <Bing.Bai@ncdenr.aov> Cc: Margaret Gray <marav@pendercountvnc.ov>; Michael Mack <mmack@pendercountync.ov> Subject: RE: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NC0081736 Mr. Bai: We can answer any questions you may have about it. The contractor has finally reached substantial completion (June 21, 2017), but we have not yet begun the send wastewater thru the facility for treatment. Our goal is to begin treating wastewater by the end of this summer. The WWTP currently treats approximately 90-95% industrial wastewater. Thank you, Bryan McCabe, PE Project Engineer Pender County Utilities 605 E. Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-0212 Fax 910-259-1579 Fender County Utilities Website bmccabe@pendercountync.ov From: Bai, Bing [mailto:Bins.Bai@ncdenr.aov) Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 20171:15 PM To: Bryan McCabe <bmccabe@pendercountync.eov> Subject: Info Request for NPDES Permit Renewal NCO081736 Hi Bryan, I am currently working on your NPDES permit renewal application for US 421 WWTF (N00081736), and I am hoping to get some updates on current status of the facility. Is the construction completed? What is the % of industrial and municipal wastewater in the influent, and what is the average and peak flow rate? Could you please forward this email to whoever you think might be a good contact, and also let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Bing Bai, Ph.D. Engineer NPDES Complex Permitting NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting 919 807 6389 Bino. Bai(cDncdenr.00v 512 North Salisbury St. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617 !' Nothing Compares.._ Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Berry, Ron From: West, Steve Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 8:40 AM To: Berry, Ron Cc: Gregson, Jim; King, Morella s Subject: Permit renewal NC0081736 Ron, Subject permitted facility is still under construction and thus I didn't see a need to send up a staff report. I visited the site on 3/14 and entered a recon inspection into BIMS with a brief summary of the facility status. I plan on doing a start-up inspection sometime late summer per their proposed schedule . Please let me know if you need additional info. Thanks B. Steven West Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources Department of Environmental Quality 910-796-7341 office 910-350-2004 fax Steve.west@ncdenr.gov 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 ffla `'"Nothing Cornpjre s Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Fisher Scientific Visit the Fisher Web Site: wwwAshersci.cont REMIT TO: Fisher Scientific Co LLC D•5ti Attn: 041644 P.O. Box 404705 Atlanta Ga 30384-4705 STATEMENT OF OPEN INVOICES PONDER COUNTY DTII.IT�.S PO BOA 995 BURGAW NC 28425-E1995 Account No. 1 0416441GO Dute April 1 Page 1 of 1 GREEN! REGISTER FOR INVOICING BY EMAIL AT :IIW yy��CICONLCOMVTHERMOFISHERIREGLSI'F.R.ASPX Please notify customer service or your credit representative of way ,dkrrepandes and reference the Fisher invoice number on your remittance advice. 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Nothing herein than restrict the use of information available to the general public (i) Any notice at commmicstion reTtsired or permitted bectu der shall be in writing and shell be doomed received when persocally delivered or slue* (3) business days afeerbcing sent by ardfed taxi, posngs papsK o a party st the t I I specified herein or at swrh otheraddanr as either puny may (ton ten in time dcegea to to Wits, AfY_FPTARIR PAyatRNr a iorhs 'yhe Shceeprarm to taesiwwpsymext Pender County Se '��yyNN'' NCO081736 Renewal Attachment One Mile January 27, 2016 1:32,100 0 0.275 0.55 1.1 mi 0 0.425 0.85 1.7 km PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES ../ij 605 E. Fremont Street C P.O. Box 995 Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone - 910.259.1570 Fax - 910.259.1579 NC Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Branch/NPDES Wastewater Sonia Gregory, Environmental Specialist 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: NPDES Permit Renewal US 421 WWTF NCO081736 Dear Ms. Gregory; Michael G. Mack, Director RECEIVEDUDEWWR FEB 0 2 2016 Water Quality Permitting Section In accordance with the NPDES permit renewal requirements we are making request for this renewal which has a permit expiration date of July 31, 2016. Please note that several sections of the permit renewal application are blank because the W WTF is not fully constructed. Included with this submittal please find: • One original and one copy of Form 2A NPDES, completed sections A, B, C, D, and E • Applicant's Certification on the form referenced above • Two copies of the existing permit dated April 28, 2014 • Two copies each of; o One Mile Radius Exhibit (13.2 requirement) o Grading & Staking Plan sheet C3A (13.2 requirement) o Process Flow Schematic Legend sheet G3 (13.3 requirement) o Process Flow Schematic sheets G4 — G7 (13.3 requirement) Thanks for your assistance with this submittal and if you should need anything else please let me know. meray a,uendercountync.gov Sincerely, Marga G ay Mailing notation; FedEx Return ceipt Ncns17-36 711*06 Belnick, Tom ema4&ldoo1y�US Ytl WUTF From: Berry, Ron Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 9:03 AM To: Belnick, Tom Subject: RE: Waterproof - The Sustainable Water Newsletter - June 2015 Tom, Yes, I did the ATC review and issued the ATC permit. The ATC was needed because the facility was considered a regional POTW. I conducted a formal review meeting with the consultant, vendor, county officials, WiRO representatives to address the Divisions questions on using a unknown treatment process. One issue was the initial influent would be 100% industrial (fish processing) which meant the influent BOD concentration would be double of the typical domestic influent. The hydroponic portion enhancement to treatment was not considered since no real data was available. It was demonstrated the primary treatment components ( again a treatment process not used in NC or this scale) should be able to handle the initial loading and maintain NPDES compliance. Another issue was that the facility would need to sign a contract ASAP and begin accepting the fish processing wastewater before the plant was operational so a pump & haul station was initially built as an industrial feature not requiring an ATC. However, when I prepared the ATC for the main treatment the pump and haul station was included. It was never made clear as to when the facility would be receiving regional domestic wastewater. The primary emphasis was economic development of the area. When and if they apply for an expansion, it will be interesting how they approach expanding treatment capacity. Ron From: Belnick, Tom Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 10:42 AM To: Berry, Ron Subject: FW: Waterproof - The Sustainable Water Newsletter - June 2015 Ron- just curious- were you involved in ATC for this project? Supervisor, NPDES Complex Permitting Unit NCDWR/Water Quality Programs 919-807-6390 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties From: Gannon, Rich Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 9:53 AM To: Templeton, Mike; Belnick, Tom Subject: FW: Waterproof - The Sustainable Water Newsletter - June 2015 You guys must already know about the novel wwtp design that is the subject of the first article below — Pender County. The piece is mostly fluff and gives annoyingly little on the actual design of the system, but it sounds intriguing. -Rich A.... AA... AAA""A^AANNAAA v""AAfv""NA Richard W. Gannon Supervisor, Nonpoint Source Planning Unit NC Division of Water Resources 1617 MSC, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 (919)807-6440 rich.ga n non(a ncdenr.00v http://1)orta1.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/ni) Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation From: Scott Nelles[mailto:info@sustainablewater.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 8:46 AM To: Gannon, Rich Subject: Waterproof - The Sustainable Water Newsletter - June 2015 June 2015 Waterf" ' Ae Susfaivable Wateral Review View this email in vour browser Pender Commerce Park Breaks Ground on WaterHub 6 Pender Commerce Park Breaks Ground on WaterHub I Sustainable Water Page 1 of 4 SUSTAINABLE 6WOW' search for... Extending The Life Cycle Of Water Categories Business & Economics Pender Commerce Park Breaks Ground on Wat Environment Feature Story Latest at Sustainable Water Policy & Politics Reuse in the News Technology A short distance from historic Wilmington, North Carolina are tF Hanover and Pender Counties. Along Highway 421 you'll find ar plant that serves the rural communities here. Near the outskirts find the beginnings of a brand new development: the Pender6 development project for the County, the new Commerce Park is park. This one is drawing in tenants with a new strategy: sustain< The strategy.- replace the old municipal wastewater treatment p reclamation system, and make it the centerpiece for the new ini sere the existing wastewater management needs of the comrr produced by the industrial park. More importantly however, the http://sustainablewater.comlpender-conunerce-park-breaks-ground-on-waterhub/?utm—sourc... 7/7/2015 Pender Commerce Park Breaks Ground on WaterHub I Sustainable Water Page 2 of 4 WaterHub - will provide more affordable recycled water to futu industrial park. Over the last 20 years, Pender County has started experiencing in population since 1990. As a result of this growth, the area is lc jobs that help sustain, and diversify, the tax base for the commL is successful, the new park, approximately 450 acres in size, she overall economy. Surrounded by industrially zoned parcels, the WaterHub will sel Not many wastewater reclamation plants get that claim to fam( Water and McKim & Creed Engineering, is different because the treatment approach that has a different look, feel and smell wh( treatment plants. The overall design includes a 3,000 ft2 green) treatment reactors filled with lush vegetation. The WaterHub will treat more water to a higher quality, produc( compact footprint than the old treatment plant. It is built for me recycled water and wastewater demands. The system will have and future capacity will be added in concert with development 1 Depending on the rate of continued population growth in the C, park, future plant expansions will be added in 3 to 4 MGD increr Michael Mack, the director of Pender County Public Utilities, wa! Voice saying, "When we finish this plant it will be the first of its I edge technology. We think it will be an asset and attraction to tl begins to get national press coverage, people are going to want said. "in the long run, it's a good strategic plan to have somethin Early this month, construction started on the WaterHub itself. P operational one year from now. Once constructed, Sustainable' will change the paradigm of municipal wastewater reclamation. mixed -use feel to the heavy industrial park. At Pender, the green for small community gatherings. Jonathan Lanciani, CEO of Susi engineered to integrate directly into the community - whether i urban retrofit. We design wastewater reclamation plants for whi For years, the County's Department of Planning and Communit promote environmentally conscious development. By concentr non -potable water demands into the industrial park, the comma new cluster development will negate the need to expand water minimize the overall distribution requirements of recycled wate will lower the cost of building and maintaining the community v more of a micro -grid approach to providing reclaimed water ser Furthermore, the WaterHub has the potential to create revenue selling wastewater (which was formerly discharged to the envirc county believes they will offer a competitive advantage by prov to tenants, once the demand for recycled water is further deveb http://sustainablewater.comlpender-commerce-park-breaks-ground-on-waterhub/?uttnsourc... 7/7/2015 Pender Commerce Park Breaks Ground on WaterHub ( Sustainable Water Page 3 of 4 Only two years after conception, it appears that the strategy to . Commerce Park already has two tenants. In early 2015, Acme S they constructed a $30 million dollar fish processing plant that " as the County prepared to break ground on the WaterHub this r joined the park as the second tenant. Between the first two tens just over 150 new jobs. At full build -out, planners think the park The County may be at the forefront of a bigger movement how distributed municipal wastewater reclamation systems integrat( outside of it. Comments 0 comments Add a comment... Facebook social plugin in Feature Story, Latest at Sustainable Water Related posts The WaterHub at Emory wins CMAA Award 2015 Comments: 0 Extreme Water Woes Predicted for the United States Comments: 0 Upcoming: 25th Annual IDEA Campus Energy Conference Feb 6-9 Comments: 0 http://sustainablewater.comlpender-commerce-park-breaks-ground-on-waterhub/?utm sourc... 7/7/2015