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Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874
Dear Ms. Jackson:
Michael F. Easley. Governor
William G Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Envjronmem and Natural Resources
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO023337
Scotland Neck WWTP
Halifax County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August 4, 2004.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable
to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt
of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such 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 perntit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements
to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the
Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit
that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Dawn Jeffries at telephone
number [phone], extension 595.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Avenge
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dad
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this pertnit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through Decemher.
COM120sitc Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant tune/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
Point- Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Dischar e
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sami2kg
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Linnitations and Monitoring Page(s).
QM or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facilit r Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]' shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Illonthll Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authori
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average concentration limit
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Lima
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations andlor monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average concentration limit
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this pennit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who neZlgenill violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 30$, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knorvinD, violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per da} of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
140 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections inn a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 }fears, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each dal- during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. 140 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severabilih
The provisions of this, permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remain
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-231.
8_ Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Rea(_spl•
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Siguatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
140 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure' that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22).
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility-, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
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 property 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 tines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance_ or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2HA105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of
y- Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Prol2er 012eration and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate tine existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Pernttee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit 140 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit 140 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. G. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
5. U sets
a. Effect of an upset 140 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final admitustrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof 140 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
-. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority 140 CFR 122.41 0)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
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. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR r' Division of Water Quality.." Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
161 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accurac}' and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.411.
7. Recorchng Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and EnM
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E ftorting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 0) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twen -four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, elimiinate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122,410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted 'incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410 (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer Tune, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, not change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ftg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl 4.6 dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ltg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter n mglL) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works POTWs
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. ,-kny new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°1-) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify- an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced un the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey CM)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.421. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits aum& Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permttee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits JUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
POTW Inspection & R-Ionitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs} at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January- 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Re ortin
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan RP
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports AR
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
_ 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summa PS
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report SNCR
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data -Summary Forms DS
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Kee in
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 214.0907.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate t
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the C
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant n
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a tr
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facilit
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Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through rune, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case-b),case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples maybe obtained bythe following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Dis charge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or " <[detection level]") shall be considered =1.
Grub Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 C FR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
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A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quartedly Average concentration limit
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe properly damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant.
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)0) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Pemnittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who n4igwlyviolates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 C FR 122.41 (a) (2)]
d. Any person who knouiliy violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 C FR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Gass I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Gass II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 C FR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to 1Vlitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 C FR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C 4), "Upsets" (Part H. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part IL C 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Pro a Ri hts
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 C FR 122.41 W1.
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6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this pernnit, the
Perrnittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Perrnittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Pernnit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
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overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 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. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of tines and imprisonment for knowing violations,"
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 21a0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORQ of the water pollution
control treatment system Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system Backup ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Cuss II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facilityat least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
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➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or backup ORC
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary, facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1} Anticipated bypass. If the Pernittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Pernttee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Pan
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1} Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
() The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
p) of this section.
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5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Pan II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NOGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2HO124 -
Reliabilit} to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR i, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The fast 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. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this perm it, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a fast conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both (40 CFR 122.41).
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Perrnittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and EnteX
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as maybe required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the (lean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Chmges
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as
additions to the permitted facility[40 CFR 122.410)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the pernut [40 CFR 122.41 (i) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as maybe necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
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Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (i) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR
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6. Twent)tfour Hour Repo ' 9
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Pennittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Penn ittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 C FR 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case-bycase basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Petrnittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CYR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 C FR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncomvliance Notification
The Pemzittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a bypass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.IC).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (Atq permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Pennittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitorin
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as maybe required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Pemzittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 C:FR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 teg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy14.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony,
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 Itg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony,
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facilityis in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Pemiittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART Iv
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Penriittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestrearrs with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 400C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Pem ittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFI , Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Perrnittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system
4. The Pennittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-2153 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
Sewer Use Ordinance SUO
The Pertittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis WA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CPR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits aLn & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis WA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IL)P).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtG'1
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The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year,
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNQ;
b) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c) Significant Non Compliance Report (SNNQ )
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Pemuttee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCkC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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P.O. Box 537
1310 MAIN STREET
SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874
www.townofscottandneck.com
NANCY JACKSON
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR -CLERK
February 1, 2010
System Performance annual Report
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Scotland Neck Wastewater Plant
NPDES Permit No.: NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Sirs:
MAYOR
JAMES E. MILLS, SR.
COMMISSIONERS
BRYAN DOBSON
VERTIA EVANS
AARON LEE
CHARLIE SHIELDS
RAYMOND WATSON
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Enclosed you will find the Annual Performance Report for the year of 2009 for the Town
of Scotland Neck, North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant. We believe the report to
be complete and accurate. The customers will be notified of the availability of the report
through the local newspaper.
If you have any questions, please advise.
Sincerely,
C�1'CL�1
Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator/Clerk
FEB 2 2010
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TOWN OF SCOTLAND NECK
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
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2009 Annual Performance Report
for the
Town of Scotland Neck
Wastewater Treatment Facility
General Information
Facility/System Name: Town of Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: Town of Scotland Neck
Person in Charge/Contact: Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator
1310 Main Street
Scotland Neck NC 27874
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
The Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 0.675 MGD design capacity
facility. The unit processes in the treatment system include an influent barscreen, a
grit removal chamber, influent pump station, one activated sludge oxidation ditch
with aeration and mixing provided "brush type" mechanical aerators. The ditch
provides a volumetric capacity of approximately 400,000 gallons and one sludge
digester with a capacity of approximately 200,000 gallons.
Flow from the oxidation ditch is split between two secondary clarifiers one
peripheral feed clarifier and one center feed clarifier. Sludge settles in the bottom
of the clarifiers and is returned to the oxidation ditch or the sludge digester for
treatment and hauled off and land applied. The clarified effluent goes to the effluent
filter pump station where it is pumped to tertiary filters followed by chlorination and
dechlorination and discharge into Canal creek.
II. Compliance Performance
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(NCDENR) regulates the Town of Scotland Neck effluent discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The NCDENR
issued to the Town a NPDES Permit, which includes water quality limits and
sampling and monitoring requirements. The NPDES Permit requires the Town to
test more than 14 different constituents in the treated water. The monitoring
frequency for these constituents are set at various intervals such as continuous,
daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly. During the reporting period, the Town
conducted 2,438 tests of the treated water before it was discharged to the creek.
The VWIITP achieved a compliance level of 99.5% with the NPDES Permit

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requirements. Following is a summary of the testing for the parameters, which
are, assigned Water Quality standards by the NPDES Permit. Please note the
summary does not include parameters, which incorporates a monitoring
requirement only. nor does it include daily process control testing.
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'Testing is not required on holidays or ourmg mc►umri it wvau ivi .
In addition to the required testing, the Town conducted over 2496 in-house test to
ensure the proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
Following is a summary of NPDES permit violations, which occurred during the
year:
March 2009
The weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the weeks of March 16
and March 23, 2009. The monthly average limit for BOD was also exceeded.
April 2009
The weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the weeks of April 1,
April 13 and April 20, 2009. The monthly average limit for BOD was also
exceeded.
May 2009
The weekly average limit weekly average limit for Ammonia -Nitrogen was
exceeded during the week of May 11, 2009. The monthly average limit for
Ammonia -Nitrogen was also exceeded. The weekly average limit for BOD was
exceed during the week of May 11, 2009. The monthly average limit for BOD
was also exceeded. The weekly average limit for Fecal Coliform was exceeded
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June 2009
The daily pH limit was violated on June 22, 2009.
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The weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the week of July 27,
2009. The weekly average limit for Ammonia -Nitrogen was exceeded during the
week of July 27, 2009. The monthly average limit for Ammonia -Nitrogen was
also exceeded. There were two weekly average limit exceedances for Fecal
Coliform during the weeks of July 6 and 27, 2009.
August 2009
The weekly average limit for Fecal Coliform was exceeded during the week of
August 3, 2009.
December 2009
The weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the weeks of December
7 and 21, 2009. The monthly average limit for BOD was also exceeded.

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III- Certification
I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this
document and attachments. Based upon my inquiry of those individuals
immediately responsible for obtaining the information reported herein, I believe
that the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that
there are significant penalties for submitting false information.
Signed this day of , 2010.
Nancy Jackson
(Name) Town Administrator

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NOTIFICATION OF PERMIT VIOLATION
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This is to inform you that for the period the following permit
conditions occurred at the wastewater treatment print
The monthly average limit for was exceeded
The weekly average limit for was exceeded
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
FILE ACCESS RECORD
SECTION D019 - 6 e- i) DATE/TIME Itlidl D
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obligations. Please read carefully the following before signing the form.
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen K SuRns
Director
January 26, 2010
Ms. Nancy Jackson, Town Administrator
Town of Scotland Neck
P. O. Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
RE: Technical Assistance Visit — Scotland Neck WWTP
NCO023337
Halifax County
September 24 and December 15, 2009
Dear Ms. Jackson:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Thank you for the opportunity to visit and discuss with you the current challenges facing the Scotland
Neck WWTP.
After observing the facility during both visits, it is my conclusion that the facility is suffering from the
effects of excessive Inflow and Infiltration from the Wastewater Collection System. This is especially
critical now given the periods of rainy, inclement weather that have been recurring in the past few
months. This leads to treatment process interruptions resulting from the hydraulic movement of the
wastewater, prohibiting the sludge from settling and compacting in the secondary clarifiers. In addition,
when this excess hydraulic movement pushes the solids over the clarifier weirs, the tertiary filters are
blinded and proper operation is inhibited. The filters need to backwash at a consistent rate but this
becomes impossible as it adds to the hydraulic overload of the facility. The tertiary filters must be
bypassed, which is a violation of the permit. Furthermore, the facility will continue to have some
difficulty in meeting the effluent limits.
The grit removal unit has been out of operation for quite some time and this too, adds to the difficulty of
operating the facility. When the excess hydraulic surges enter the plant, the heavier, gritty material
washes into the oxidation ditch, further decreasing the capacity of the facility.
The Raleigh Regional Office recommends that more effort be placed in the Wastewater Collection
System Operation and Maintenance to identify and repair the sources of Inflow and Infiltration. In
addition, and until the Inflow and Infiltration ceases, the WWTP will benefit from increased sludge
removal and/or hauling; this will aid in the solids handling process.
Ncf a Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www ncwaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX [phone]
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We are cognizant of the fact that funding is very limited. Please contact me to discuss possible ways to
identify the sources of Inflow and Infiltration. Until such time that the Inflow and Infiltration is abated,
operational problems at the WWTP will continue.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this matter. I will continue to follow-up with James
Pittman, ORC, on the status of your process and provide additional assistance as needed. Please
provide a written response describing actions to be taken within 30 days of the receipt of this letter.
Sincerely,
Ma dy T. Hall
WWTP Consultant
Surface Water Protection
Division of Water Quality
cc: RRO-SWP file

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0023337 I11 12117 18
I 09/2/15 rIDI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Met with James Pittman, ORC during CEI to discuss problems with facility. At the time of the visit, majority
of tertiary filter flow was being bypassed, due to excessive Inflow and Infiltration after recent heavy rains.
Majority of problems at plant are associated with excessive Inflow and Infiltration. Sent letter to Town
Administrator regarding these issues (see file). Will be inspecting CS in a few weeks and will discuss with
CS ORC what RRO/DWQ can do to help.
MTH
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 � $1 NCO023337 1 11 121 09/12/15 117 181 nl 191 cl 20I I
U U I� U
Remarks
211111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 11111 Li 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------- -----
671 169 70I 1 71 11 721 NJ 73 L_U 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
12:30 PM 09/12/15
04/11/01
Scotland Neck WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NC Hwy 258 S
Scotland Neck NC 27874
02:30 PM 09/12/15
09/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James Earl Pittman/ORC/252-826-5540/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
James E Mi118,PO Box 537 Scotland Neck NC Contacted
278740537//252-826-3152/2528262107 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mandy Hall RRO WQ//919-791-4200/
Signature of Management 0 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 356D-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NANCY JACKSON
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR -CLERK
Mr. Danny Smith, Regional Supervisor
NCDENR, Raleigh Regional Office
1628 mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Dear Mr. Smith,
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P.O. Box 537
1310 MAIN STREET
SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874
www.townofscotlandneck.com
January 13, 2010
MAYOR
JAMES E. MILLS, SR.
COMMISSIONERS
BRYAN DOBSON
VERTIA EVANS
AARON LEE
CHARLIE SHIELDS
RAYMOND WATSON
I am writing in response to your December 30, 2009 Notice of Violation (NOV 2009-DC-1008)
for deficiencies noted during the December 14, 2009 Compliance Inspection at the Town of
Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant. As you requested, I am providing a response to
items #3, #6, and #9 of the inspection report. This information is presented subsequently.
Item #3
The inspection noted that the mechanical bar screen was in acceptable condition. However, the
grit removal system was out of service as the grit auger is too worn to function. The inspection
report noted that this issue was also mentioned in the October 23, 2008 inspection report. A
timeline was requested for replacing the grit auger and having the unit back in service. I have
attached a copy of the November 4, 2008 NCDENR Compliance Inspection report regarding the
October 23, 2008 inspection. I have also included my January 2, 2009 response to this
Compliance Inspection report. This information is provided in Attachment I. As noted in our
response, Electrical Service and Solutions of Nashville, NC has developed an approach to repair
the grit auger. The defective part will need to be fabricated along with appropriate funds secured
to resolve this issue. The Town estimates that this project will be completed by November 2010.
Item #6
The filters were out of service at the time of the inspection. The wastewater treatment facility
ORC had notified the Raleigh Regional Office of this event due to high flows from recent
rainfall events. We anticipate that the filters will be back on line and operational by January 15.
However, if this schedules changes, the ORC will communicate any updates to the regional
office.
Item 49 i
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Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] email: [e-mail]

The disinfection system (UV system) was noted as being out of service at the time of the
inspection, as well during the October, 23, 2008 inspection. As noted, a temporary liquid
chlorination system is provided for disinfection and a temporary liquid dechlorination system is
provided for dechlorination. The inspection report requests an account of when the UV system
will be back online. The current UV system was provided during the past construction upgrade.
The unit is connected to the current treatment scheme; however, it has never provided adequate
disinfection to comply with Fecal Coliform reduction. Therefore, there is no apparent benefit to
bringing this unit back on line. As noted in the Attachment I response letter of January 2, 2009,
the Town had applied for funding to make facility improvements, which included the conversion
of the UV system to a permanent chlorination/dechlorination system. Initially, adequate funds
were not awarded, and the application for funding had to be resubmitted. The Town anticipates
having an effective permanent disinfection system in place by November 2010.
I hope this information is helpful in updating our current status in regards to resolving the current
issues at the wastewater treatment facility. The Town is committed to resolution of these issues.
As you know, we are faced with limited financial resources and our success is very dependent on
securing adequate funding to achieve these goals.
Thank you for your continued consideration and guidance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Town of Scotland Neck
Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator
Cc: James Pittman, ORC

Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/14/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfaiI properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ Q ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Permit: NC0023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck VWVrP
Inspection Date: 12/14/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Drying Bevis Yes No NA NE
# Is the sludge land applied? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Capacity of drying beds is inadequate.
Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leakslopen drains) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
IN
❑
❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
N
❑
❑ ❑
Comment: This disinfection system is meant to be temporary but has been in service
for at least 14 months.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
IN
❑
❑ ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0000
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑ ❑ W ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑ ❑ IN ❑
Is the flow meter operational?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sam lin
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 7

Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WVVrP
Inspection Date: 1211412009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Is the filter free of growth? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? 110 ■ ❑
Comment: Due to heavy rainfall the filter is out of service at the time of the inspection
Oxidation Ditches
Yes No NA
NE
Are the aerators operational?
M ❑ ❑
❑
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
# Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surfaoe?
a ❑ ❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?
0 ❑ ❑
❑
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mgll)
M ❑ ❑
❑
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 mlll in 30 minutes)
M ❑ ❑
❑
Comment:
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
0 ❑ ❑
❑
Is the mixing adequate?
0 ❑ ❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
0 ❑ ❑
❑
# Is the odor acceptable?
0 ❑ ❑
❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Comment:
Drying Beds
Yes No NA
NE
Is there adequate drying bed space?
❑ 0 ❑
❑
Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
M ❑ ❑
❑
# Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds?
M ❑ ❑
❑
Is the site free of stockpiled sludge?
0 ❑ ❑
❑
Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant?
❑ ❑ ❑
■
# Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill?
0 ❑ ❑
❑
Page # 6

Permit: NCO023337 owner - Facility: Scotland Neck VWVrP
Inspection Date: 12/14/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ❑ ❑ [)
Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Grit Removal
Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
❑
b_Mechanical
0
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
11000
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
❑ ❑ M ❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
❑ M ❑ ❑
Comment: Grit auger is not in service and therefore grit is not being removed from the
influent.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level?
■ [] ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate?
0 0 ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
a ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solidsipin floc?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Some solids are observed on the weir.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiaryj
Yes No NA NE
Type of operation:
Cross flow
Is the filter media present?
❑ ❑ ❑ M
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
0000
Page # 5

Permit: NC0023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/14/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
Is access to the pant site restricted to the general public? 00011
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Incubator (Fecal Conform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Influent Sampling
Yes No
NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑ ■
❑
❑
Is sample collected above side streams?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is proper vo:ume collected?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
■ ❑
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
❑ ❑
0
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Comment.
Bar Screens
Yes No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanical a
Are the bars adequately screening debris? w ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 4

Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck W V TP
Inspection Date: 12/1412009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ 000
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ 000
(If the facility is = or > 5 MG permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ Cl
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ 1100
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ 000
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
01300
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Operations $ Maintenance
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Certain components of the facility are out of operation which make it
difficult to run an efficient wastewater treatment plant.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0000
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 01300
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3r NC0023337 I11 12I 09/12/14 1
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l Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, O.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com liance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I rut 2 I Ct 31 NCO023337 111 121 09/12/14 117 181 r1 191 cl 201 I
LJ U l LJ U lJ
Remarks
2111_1. 1111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA -------Reserved---- --
6711 69 70 U 71 I ty j 72 I N I 73 L j 174 75 80
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry TimelDate
Permit Effective Date
Scotland Neck WWTP
12:30 PM 09/12/14
04/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NC Hwy 258 S
Scotland Neck NC 27874
03:00 PM 09/12/14
09/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James Earl Pittman/ORC/252-826-5540/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaV title/Phone and Fax Number
James E M1113,P0 Sox 537 Scotland Neck Nr: Contacted
278740537//252-826-3152/2528262107 N'.
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findin /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
David R�Paa�rnnell RRO WQ//919-791-4260/
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Scotland Heck NPDES Wastewater T 4 iance Evaluation Inspection O
The Town of Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant is considered to be not in compliance with the
NPDES wastewater permit, at the time of this inspection. Please understand that the conditions stated in #3,
#6, and #9, above, constitute a violation Section C 2 of the permit which reads as follows:
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all
facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by
the Permitttee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures.
This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when
necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
Provide a written response to this letter, including a schedule with dates for completion, within 30 days of the
receipt of this letter. Address the facility's compliance efforts with respect to the bold items in #3, #6, and #9.
Please be advised, that the continuation of violations is a concern to DWQ and the assessment of civil penalties
may be necessary. If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact
Dave Parnell at: [phone] (or email: david. amell ncdenr. ov .
Si cer y,
Danny Smith
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachment: December 15, 2009 NPDES Wastewater CEI BIMS inspection checklists
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4. The oxidation ditches were being operated properly. Very little foam was noted. The Dissolved
Oxygen level was slightly above the acceptable range of 3.0 at 4 mg/l. This may be a result of heavy
rainfall on the days prior to the inspection. The settelometer results were in the acceptable range at
500 mill in 30 minutes. j
5. There are two clarifiers of different sizes. The clarifiers appeared to be functioning properly and
were free of weir blockages and showed no sign of short-circuiting. Some solids were noted on the
weir, probably resulting from the high flow from recent heavy rainfall.
6. The filters were out of service at the time of the inspection. Mr. Pittman had discussed this bypass
with Mr. Parnell during a phone call on December 14, 2009. Continue to notify this office of any
bypass within 24 hours. Please notify this office when the filters are back on line and
functioning properly.
7. The aerobic digester appears to be functioning, although the capacity is clearly undersized.
8. Standby power is available and is tested on a monthly basis according to Mr. Pittman. The generator
has adequate capacity to run the plant.
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9. The disinfection system (UV system) is out of service at the time of the inspection, as was the case
during the October 23, 2008 inspection. Mr. Pittman has devised a temporary system for dosing.
chlorine to the filter effluent. Please provide this office an account of when the UV system will 1
be back on line.
10. The effluent composite sample is flow proportional and collected below all treatment units.
11. The effluent pipe is adjacent to the plant. The effluent discharging into Canal Creek appeared to be
clear. The receiving water is free of foam and other debris.
12. The inspection concluded in the treatment plant office. All paperwork was well organized and easily i
accessible. Discharge Monitoring Reports were reviewed for compliance with permit limits and
monitoring requirements. Chain of custody records were available and found to be in order.
13. The facility uses a contract laboratory and sample storage is kept on ice until picked up. The
effluent composite flow proportional refrigerator temperature was 3.0 degrees Celsius. The influent
composite sampler temperature was 5.0 degrees Celsius.
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CERTIFIED MAIL ##7009 0080 0000 9785 7507
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Town of Scotland Neck
Honorable Mayor James E. Mills, Sr.
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Dear Mayor Mills:
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
December 30, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV 2009-PC-1008
Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Wastewater Permit NCO023337
Halifax County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Dave Parnell of the Raleigh Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality conducted a NPDES wastewater
compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) on December 14, 2009. The assistance of James Pittman, Operator in
Responsible Charge, was appreciated. Please review the attached Basinwide Information Management System
(BIMS) inspection checklist summarizing the inspection.
Below is a list of findings and recommendations developed from the inspection:
1. The current permit re -issuance is pending. The application timeframe was adhered to by the
facility.
2. According to the permit currently in effect, the .675 MGD wastewater treatment plant consists of the
following units: mechanical bar screen, grit auger, parshall flume, dual oxidation ditches, duel
clarifiers, aerobic sludge digester, duel tertiary filters, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, and post
aeration. Please update the Wastewater Permitting Unit with changes in the plant, so as to have an
accurate accounting of the components of the plant.
3. The inspection began at the point that the influent entered the plant. The mechanical bar screen was
in acceptable condition. The grit removal system was out of service as the grit auger is too worn to
be able to function. This also was noted in the October 23, 2008 inspection. Please provide a
timeline for replacing the grit auger and having the grit removal system back in service.
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 1140 0002 6738 5778
RETURN „RECEIPT REQUESTED
James E Mills, Sr, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck NC 278740537
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NCO023337
Scotland Neck WWTP
Case No. NOV-2009-LV-0398
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Mills:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Scotland Neck WWTP's monitoring report for June
2009 and we noted the following violation had been reported:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value I Limit Type
pH 06/22/09 16 su 5.4 su Daily
Minimum Not
Reached
Remedial actions should be taken to avoid this problem in the future. It is the duty of every
permitted facility to meet permit limits. By doing so, you will prevent further action by the State
regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes, rivers and streams.
If you have any questions regarding this notice,
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inc ely,
Danny Smj
Myrl Nisely at 919-791-4200.
Water Protection Supervisor
Regional Office
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwate[quality.or¢ Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]
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Note to Scotland Neck File Deep Creek 6/11109
Per Jennie Atkins on 6111109, testing in Deep Creek shows very low levels of DO (<.5 mg/l).
She will be making a pitch, backed up by earlier documents discussing the problem, that this
stream should more accurately be reclassified as swamp waters instead of its current
classification.
Stay tuned for any impact on SN limits or permit revisions.
MAN
Update 10:09
Reclassification apparently won't be made. A monitoring station will be continued in a trib (not
Canal Creek) upstream of junction of Canal Creek and Deep Creek, felt to be representative of
water quality entering Deep Creek. Many year's of data already exists for that location.

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NOTIFICATION OF PERMIT VIOLATION
To: Division of Water Quality i=ROM: James Pittman
Raleigh Regional Office Facility Name: E01UNWA",
ATTN: NPpES Permit No.: NeOO Z7337
Phone Number: 919-791-4200 Phone: 252 9®i $ Zb - SrY G
Fax Number: 919-571-4718 Fax: 2524w9Pmw
Email: laMes.12ittmanQunitedwater.com
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This is to inform you that for the period the following permit
conditions occurred at the wastewater treatment plant:
E( The monthly average limit for BOP was exceeded
n The weekly average limit for was exceeded
The daily maximum limit for was exceeded
Other (permit condition, process unit failure, by-pass, etc)
Explanation of Violation, Cause of Violation and corrective actions taken:
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February 28, 2009
System Performance Annual Report
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P.O. Box 537
1310 MAIN STREET
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RE: Town of Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No: NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Sirs:
MAYOR
JAMES E. MILLS, SR.
COMMISSIONERS
BRYAN DOBSON
VERTIA EVANS
AARON LEE
CHARLIE SHIELDS
RAYMOND WATSON
Enclosed you will find an amended Annual Performance Report for the year 2008 for the
Town of Scotland Neck, NC Wastewater Treatment Plant. The report is being amended
to include the correct description of the treatment processes. We believe the report to be
complete and accurate. The customers will be notified of the availability of the report
through the local newspaper or sewer bills.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 252-
826-3152 or scotneckCa7embargmail.com.
Sincerely,
Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator/Clerk
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
For the Calendar Year 2008
prepared: February 2009

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2008 Annual Performance Report
for the
Town of Scotland Neck
Wastewater Treatment Facility
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: Town of Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: Town of Scotland Neck
Person in ChargelContact: Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator
1310 Main Street
Scotland Neck NC 27874
[phone] _
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
The Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 0.675 MGD design capacity
facility. The unit processes in the treatment system include an influent barscreen, a
grit removal chamber, influent pump station, one activated sludge oxidation ditch
with aeration and mixing provided "brush type" mechanical aerators. The ditch
provides a volumetric capacity of approximately 400,000 gallons and one sludge
digester with a capacity of approximately 200,000 gallons.
Flow from the oxidation ditch is split between two secondary clarifiers one
peripheral feed clarifier and one center feed clarifier. Sludge settles in the bottom
of the clarifiers and is returned to the oxidation ditch or the sludge digester for
treatment and hauled off and land applied. The clarified effluent goes to the effluent
filter pump station where it is pumped to tertiary filters followed by chlorination and
dechlorination and discharge into Canal creek.
The Town has plans to add on a effluent chemical contact basin after the filter
system process in 2009.
Il. Compliance Performance
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(NCDENR) regulates the Town of Scotland Neck effluent discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The NCDENR
issued to the Town a NPDES Permit, which includes water quality limits and
sampling and monitoring requirements. The NPDES Permit requires the Town to
test more than 14 different constituents in the treated water. The monitoring
frequency for these constituents are set at various intervals such as continuous,
daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly. During the reporting period, the Town

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conducted 2,428 tests of the treated water before it was discharged to the creek.
The WWTP achieved a compliance level of 99.67% with the NPDES Permit
requirements. Following is a summary of the testing for the parameters, which
are, assigned Water Quality standards by the NPDES Permit. Please note the
summary does not include parameters, which incorporates a monitoring
requirement only, nor does it include daily process control testing.
Constituent
Number of Test
Required
Number of Test
Conducted*
Flow
Continuous
Continuous
Biochemical O en Demand BOD
312
318
Total Suspended Solids SS
312
318
Ammonia
156
172
Fecal Coliform
157
162
Chlorine
156
165
Total Nitrogen
52
54
Total Phosphorus
52
54
Zinc
4
4
Copper
4
4
Toxicity
14
14
*Testing is not required on holidays or during inclement weather.
In addition to the required testing, the Town conducted over 2496 in-house test to
ensure the proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
Following is a summary of NPDES permit violations, which occurred during the
year: {Please note that these violations do not correspond with the requested
interim SOC limitations.
January2008
The daily average limit for dissolved oxygen was exceeded on January 3, 2008.
April 2008
The weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the weeks of April 8 and
April 28, 2009. The monthly average limit for BOD was also exceeded.
September 2008
The weekly average limit for Fecal Coliform was exceeded during the week of
September 2, 2008. The weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the
week of September 9, 2008. The monthly average limit for Ammonia -Nitrogen
was exceeded.

November 2008
The weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the week of November
17, 2008.
Ill, Certification

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I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this
document and attachments. Based upon my inquiry of those individuals
immediately responsible for obtaining the information reported herein, I believe
that the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that
there are significant penalties for submitting false information.
Signed this _day of , 2009.
Nancy Jackson
(Name) Town Administrator
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NANCYJACKSON
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR -CLERK
January 2, 2009
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
1629 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Attn-. Myrl Nisely
Dear Mr. Nisely:
MAYOR
JAMES E, MILLS, SR.
COMMISSIONERS
BRYAN DOBSON
VERTIA EVANS
AARON LEE
CHARLIE SHIELDS
RAYMOND WATSON
In reference to your letter dated November 4, 2008 regarding our recent Wastewater Treatment
Plant Compliance Evaluation, please accept the following information concerning items 1 and 2
of that letter.
• The Town of Scotland Neck has applied for funding in the amount of $2,154,475.00 for
Water and Sewer Improvements through the Clean Water Management Trust fund and
the NC Rural Center. CWMTF awards were made in October and the Rural Center
award was made December 19, 2008. The description of the Town's water and sewer
improvements includes implementing permanent chlorine disinfection. The project time
frame for the water and sewer improvements is 36 months from award date. We have
asked our engineers to make this installation one of the first areas addressed in the
project. We also will be, correcting more I&I problems.
• Electrical Service and Solutions of Nashville, NC has addressed the issues with our grit
auger. The defective part of this unit will have to be manufactured by ap outside
company. Details for the repairs have been finalized and we are awaiting the
manufactured part.
We greatly appreciate your helpfulness with our WWTP operations. Should you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1cotneck _ embargmail.com or
252-826-3152.
Sincerely,
C
Nancy Jackspn
Town Administrator/Clerk
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William G. Rosa, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department or Environment sn4 Natural Resourcoa
November 4, 2008
j;E91199D MAIL 7006 0002 6049 7161
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
James E. Mills, Sr., Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Lox 537
Scotland Neck, NC 278740537
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
Town of Scotland Neck WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Mills:
Coleen H Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
JAN 2 5 NO �
OFFICE'
On October 23, 2008 Mr. Myrl Nisely and Mr. Dave Parnell of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO)
conducted a compliance inspection of the wastewater treatment plash with the help of ORC James Pittman,
The plant was running satisfactorily at the time, and was in compliance. Attached is the inspection checklist.
Disinfection by chlorine continues to be dosed from a temporary system until funding can be
obtained for installing a permanent system, to also include a permanent dechlorination system.
Please provide a written update concerning the status of funding and the engineering of the new
system.
2. The auger flights in the grit remover have apparently worn so much that grit is no longer being
removed effectively. There are plans to rehabilitate this unit to restore it to good operating
condition.
3, Sampling refrigerators were within the required temperature range. Discharge monitoring reports
were shown to have no transcription errors. Operator and ORC logs were satisfactory.
Please respond to items I and 2 within 30 days of receipt of this letter. In your response please include a
schedule that indicates when repairs will be accomplished for item 2.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. If you have questions or comments about this inspection,
please contact Myrl Nisely at 919-7914255 or by email.
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Central Files
Sincerely,
Ya fL�j
IA. Nisely
Environmental Chemist
Raleigh Regional Office
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Environmental Specialist
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR -CLERK COMMISSIONERS
BRYAN DOBSON
January 2, 2009 VERTIA EVANSAARON LEE
CHARLIE SHIELDS
RAYMOND WATSON
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Attn: Myrl Nisely
Dear Mr. Nisely:
In reference to your letter dated November 4, 2008 regarding our recent Wastewater Treatment
Plant Compliance Evaluation, please accept the following information concerning items 1 and 2
of that Ietter.
The Town of Scotland Neck has applied for funding in the amount of $2,154,475.00 for
Water and Sewer Improvements through the Clean Water Management Trust fund and
the NC Rural Center. CWMTF awards were made in October and the Rural Center
award was made December 19, 2008. The description of the Town's water and sewer
improvements includes implementing permanent chlorine disinfection. The project time
frame for the water and sewer improvements is 36 months from award date. We have
asked our engineers to make this installation one of the first areas addressed in the
project. We also will be correcting more I&[ problems.
Electrical Service and Solutions of Nashville, NC has addressed the issues with our grit
auger. The defective part of this unit will have to be manufactured by an outside
company. Details for the repairs have been finalized and we are awaiting the
manufactured part.
We greatly appreciate your helpfulness with our WWTP operations. Should you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at scotneck@embargmai_I.com or
252-826-3152.
Sincerely,
Nancy Jackson A - M
Town Administrator/Clerk
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January 2, 2009
Mr. Myrl Nisely
NC Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Dear Mr. Nisely:
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P.O. Box 537
1310 MAIN STREET
SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874
www.townofscotlandneck.com
MAYOR
JAMES E. MILLS, SR.
CCMMISSIONERS
BRYAN DOBSON
VERTIA EVANS
AARON LEE
CHARLIE SHIELDS
RAYMOND WATSON
Please accept the following information as response to your concerns with your letter dated
December 11, 2008 in regards to your Collection System Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
• The Town of Scotland Neck has been awarded $2,154,475.00 for water and sewer
improvements and WWTP upgrades. The project calls for a completion of work within
36 months of award with the most recent award from the NC Rural Center being
December 19, 2008.
• The Town has contracted with James Pittman, of HydroManagement/united Water to
represent the Town as our Backup ORC for our Collection System. Mr. Pittman will
hold this position until the Town is able to meet the certification requirements with one of
our current employees.
• The Town has recently worked with Darryl Chadwick to evaluate our phone systems in
our lift stations. I am currently awaiting his recommendations.
• Public Works Supervisor Larry Smith has updated his log forms and method of record
keeping. I feel his current data will prove beneficial to his department as well as be more
efficient in reporting data.
Should you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[e-mail] or 252-826-3152.
Sincerely,
Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator/Clerk
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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December 2, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0810 0002 6049 7192
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
James E Mills, Sr, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck NC 278740537
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NCO023337
Scotland Neck W WTP
Case No. NOV-2008-LV-0568
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Mills:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water (duality
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Scotland Neck WWTP's monitoring report for
September 2008 and we noted the followingviolations had been reported:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
09/13/08
7.5 mg/1
8.43 mg/1
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
09/13/08
6 mg/1
7.01 mg/l
Weekly
(as N)
Average
Exceeded
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
09/06/08
400 #/100ml
1,709.06
Weekly
Broth,44.5C
#/100ml
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
09/30/08
2 mg/1
2.13 mg/1
Monthly
(as N)
Average
Exceeded
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center -AAt
Surface Water Protection Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 NM
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facsimile [phone] 1-877-623-6748

Remedial actions should be taken to correct these problems. It is the duty of every permitted
facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will
prevent further action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes,
rivers and streams.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Myrl Nisely at 919-791-4200.
Sincerely,
Danny S
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
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F Michael F. Easley, Governor
MI William G, Ross, Jr., Secretary Co North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
November 4, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0002 6049 7161
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
James E. Mills, Sr., Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 278740537
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
Town of Scotland Neck WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Mills:
On October 23, 2008 Mr. Myrl Nisely and Mr. Dave Parnell of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO)
conducted a compliance inspection of the wastewater treatment plant with the help of ORC James Pittman.
The plant was running satisfactorily at the time, and was in compliance. Attached is the inspection checklist.
1. Disinfection by chlorine continues to be dosed from a temporary system until funding can be
obtained for installing a permanent system, to also include a permanent dechlorination system.
Please provide a written update concerting the status of funding and the engineering of the new
system.
2. The auger flights in the grit remover have apparently worn so much that grit is no longer being
removed effectively. There are plans to rehabilitate this unit to restore it to good operating
condition.
3. Sampling refrigerators were within the required temperature range. Discharge monitoring reports
were shown to have no transcription errors. Operator and ORC logs were satisfactory.
Please respond to items 1 and 2 within 30 days of receipt of this letter. In your response please include a
schedule that indicates when repairs will be accomplished for item 2.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. If you have questions or comments about this inspection,
please contact Myrl Nisely at 919-791-4255 or by email.
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Central Files
Sincerely,
YA. Nisely
Environmental Chemist
Raleigh Regional Office
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Environmental Specialist
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington, O.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I MI 2 15t 31 _ NCO023337 111 121 08/10/23 117 18� C� 191 sl 20U
21 IJ {J 1_ Remarks L. J t,=J
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA----------------- Reserved------ -----------_
671 I69 70� �•..I j 71I u' 72jN� 73� 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data u
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Scotland Neck WWTP
11:00 AM 08/10/23 04/11/01
NC Hwy 258 S Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Scotland Neck NC 27874 01:25 PM 08/10/23 09/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(syTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
James Earl Pittman/ORC/252 826 5540/
Name, Address of Responsible Official Title/Phone and Fax Number
James E Mills,PO Box 537 Scotland Neck NC Contacted
278740537//252 826-3152/2528262107 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ■ Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Myrl Nisely RRO WQ//919 791 4200/
David R Parnell RRO WQ//919 791 4260/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3i N00023337 111 12I 08/10/23 J 17 18UC
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facillty: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 10�23.2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Are records leapt and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information read.ly available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent w,th data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody compete?
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Dates, times and location of sampl-ng
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete_ do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas far inspection?
■
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Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/23/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment:
Influent Sampling
Yes No NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected above side streams?
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Is proper volume collected?
M ❑ ❑
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Is the tubing clean?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■ ❑ ❑
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Is sampling performed according to the permit?
0 ❑ ❑
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Comment:
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified tab?
■
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
M
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/23/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No NA NE
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
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Is the flow meter operat onal?
■
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(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: Last calibration was on 7/30/2008
Grit Removal
Yes
No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanical
■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? 1111111000
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Auger flights are worn badly, so that grit removal is not assured.
Reportedly run once per day. Recommend probing the channel to stay aware of how
much grit is accumulating, and remove by hand if needed.
Oxidation Ditches
Yes No
NA NE
Are the aerators operational?
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Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
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# Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(t.0 to 3.0 mgll)
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Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 mill in 30 minutes)
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of arcular clarifier?
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Are we rs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Permit: NC0023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck wwTP
inspection Date: 10/23/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifler
Yes
No
NA NE
Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/. of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: No. 9 sludge blanket was 7 feet, higher than the ideal of 5 feet or less.
Nutrient Removal
Yes
No
NA NE
# Is total nitrogen removal required?
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# Is total phosphorous removal required?
■
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Type
Biological
# Is chemical feed required to sustain process?
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Is nutrient removal process operating properly?
0110
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Comment:
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary]
Yes
No
NA NE
Type of operation:
Down Row
Is the filter media present?
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Is the filter surface free of clogging?
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Is the filter free of growth?
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
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Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes
No
NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
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Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leakstopen drains)
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck wwTP
Inspection Date: M23/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE
Comment: Funding for installation of a permanent chlorination system was denied in
2007. Re -application with CWMTF has been made, but the cycle will take about a year
to determine whether funding is offered. So the temporary system remains in use.
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (t to 9 )? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage appropr-ate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ M ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? MOOO
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
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M
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
■
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
M
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Comment: Testing under load weekly is adequate, so we did not test it at this time.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
M
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
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Is sample collected below all treatment un,ts?
0
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Is proper vo'ume collected?
0
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner • Facility: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/2312008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the tubing clean? N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? IN ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: In Tar -Pam Association
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r �^ Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
March 31, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0810 0002 6049 7277
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. James Mills, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck NC 27874
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NCO023337
Scotland Neck WWTP
Case No. NOV-2008-LV-0146
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Mills:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Scotland Neck WWTP's monitoring report for
January 2008 and we noted the following violation had been reported -
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
DO, Oxygen, Dissolved
01/03/08
6 mg/1
5.6 mg/1
Daily
Minimum Not
Reached
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. It is the duty of every permitted
facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will
prevent further action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes,
rivers and streams.
If you have any questions regardin this notice, plea contac Myrl Nisely at 919-791-4200.
inter y,
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Danny Safith
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
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RRO SWP files
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center AM phone [phone] Customer Service
Surface Water Protection Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 r EN R facsimile [phone] 1-877-623-6748
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
For the Calendar Year 2007
prepared: February 2008

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General Information
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2007 Annual Performance Report
for the y
Town of Scotland Neck
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Facility/System Name: Town of Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant
Responsible Entity: Town of Scotland NEck
Person in Charge/Contact: Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator
1310 Main Street
Scotland Neck NC 27874
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
The Town of Scotland Neck Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 0.675 MGD design
capacity facility. The unit processes in the treatment train include an influent bar
screen, a grit removal chamber, a pump station, and two activated sludge oxidation
ditches with aeration and mixing provided by "brush -type" mechanical aerators.
The original oxidation ditch provides a volumetric capacity of approximately 400,000
gallons and the newer, smaller unit incorporates a capacity of 200,000 gallons.
Two secondary clarifiers follow the oxidation ditches. Flow from the larger aeration
basin is transferred to a peripheral feed clarifier with center take off dual effluent
weir arrangement. A center feed clarifier provides settling for the flow from the
smaller aeration basin.
The facility is currently undergoing a construction upgrade to address treatment
needs and operational deficiencies.
II. Compliance Performance
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(NCDENR) regulates the Town of Scotland Neck effluent discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The NCDENR
issued to the Town a NPDES Permit, which includes water quality limits and
sampling and monitoring requirements. The NPDES Permit requires the Town to
test more than 14 different constituents in the treated water. The monitoring
frequency for these constituents are set at various intervals such as continuous,
daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly. During the reporting period, the Town
conducted 3,683 tests of the treated water before it was discharged to the creek.
The WWTP achieved a compliance level of 99.58% with the NPDES Permit

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requirements. Please note that the Town is under application of a Special Order
by Consent (SOC) from the state which provides relaxed permit limitations to
correspond with a schedule for completion of require construction upgrade.
Following is a summary of the testing for the parameters, which are, assigned
Water Quality standards by the NPDES Permit. Please note the summary does
not include parameters, which incorporates a monitoring requirement only, nor
does it include daily process control testing.
Constituent
Number of Test
Required
Number of Test
Conducted"
Flow
Continuous
Continuous
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
156
156
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
156
156
Ammonia
156
180
Fecal Coliform
157
157
Chlorine
156
156
Total Nitrogen
52
52
Total Phosphorus
52
52
Zinc
4
4
Copper
4
4
Toxicity
4
4
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'Testing is not required on holidays or during inclement weather.
In addition to the required testing, the Town conducted over 2496 in-house test to
ensure the proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
Following is a summary of NPDES permit violations, which occurred during the
year: (Please note that these violations do not correspond with the requested
interim SOC limitations.
April 2007
The monthly average limit for Ammonia -Nitrogen was exceeded.
May 2007
The monthly average limit for BOD was exceeded as well as a weekly average
OK limit. during the week of May 29. The monthly average limit for Ammonia -
Nitrogen was exceeded as well as a weekly average limit during the week of May
29. A weekly Fecal Coliform limit was exceeded during the week of May 21.
9 --Two daily residual chlorine limits were exceeded on May 7 and 8.
mms August 2007
6�_ A weekly Fecal Coliform limit was exceeded during the week of August 1.

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September 2007
The monthly average limit for Ammonia -Nitrogen was exceeded as well as a
�. weekly average limit during the week of September 1. The monthly average limit
u for Fecal Coliform was exceeded as well as a weekly average limit during the
week of September 10. The daily DO limit was exceeded on September 4 and 5.
A weekly average limit for BOD was exceeded during the week of September 24.
October 2007
The weekly average limit for Fecal Coliform was exceeded during the weeks of
October 1 and B.

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Ill. Certification
I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this
document and attachments. Based upon my inquiry of those individuals
immediately responsible for obtaining the information reported herein, I believe
that the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that
there are significant penalties for submitting false information.
5�
Signed this day of .t , 2008.
Nancy Jackson
(Name) Town Administrator

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NANCYJACKSON
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR -CLERK
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P.O. Box 537
1310 MAIN STREET
SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874
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February 14, 2008
Mr. Danny Smith
NCDENR, Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Dear Mr. Smith,
MAYOR
JAMES E. MILLS, SR.
COMMISSIONERS
BRYAN DOBSON
VERTIA EVANS
AARON LEE
CHARLIE SHIELDS
RAYMOND WATSON
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DEAR RALEIGH RIGIUAL OF ICE
I am writing in response to the January 25, 2008, Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Report for the January 9, 2008, inspection of the Town of Scotland Neck Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
As you requested, I am providing a response to items 1 through 6 in the inspection report.
1. The inspection report noted that the Dissolved Oxygen in the oxidation ditch was 6.9
mg/l on January 9 and 6.5 mg/l on January 8. The inspection report requests what are
normal operating ranges for optimal performance.
Typically, textbook values indicate minimum desired dissolved oxygen ranges of
greater than 2.0 mg/l or 2.0 to 3.5 mg/l, at an operating temperature of 25' C
to facilitate nitrification.
Some research has suggested that the optimum dissolved oxygen level for maximum
rates of nitrification is at levels of greater than 3.0 mg/l.
Generally, nitrification is inhibited at oxygen concentrations of lower than 1.0 mg/l.
Specifically, it will take 3.43 lbs of oxygen per pound of nitrogen to convert
ammonia -nitrogen to nitrite and another 1.14 lbs of oxygen per pound of nitrogen to
convert nitrite to nitrate.
The Scotland Neck WWTP incorporates the use of two brush aerators in an oxidation
ditch with a very shallow side wall depth of 5.0 feet.
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The two brush aerators have a motor horsepower of 50.0 HP each. This design
typically provides an oxygen transfer efficiency of 2.5 - 3.5 lbs 02/HP-hour. The
actual dissolved oxygen transfer experienced will be affected by the submergence of
the brush blades as well as the tank geometry.
Please note that the dissolved oxygen concentrations will vary from one portion of the
ditch to another. The wastewater that is transferred from the anoxic zone has very
low dissolved oxygen levels. The first brush aerator is typically ran continuously to
bring these levels quickly up to concentrations that promote aerobic treatment.
The second brush aerator is cycled off and on to facilitate the remainder of the
process.
Aeration is only one part of this aerobic process as it corresponds to brush operation.
The oxidation ditch requires sufficient mixing to facilitate this portion of the treatment
scheme.
Minimally, aeration tanks typically have a gross oxygen transfer rate of 75-100
HP/MG. The Scotland Neck WWTP oxidation ditch currently has a rate of 250
HP/MG if both brushes are run.
Much of the higher dissolved oxygen concentrations are driven by the shallow depth
of the basin.
During the inspection period, the oxidation ditch MLSS was approximately 3,500
Mg/l with a volatile fraction of 73%.
The higher dissolved oxygen concentrations are not an operational problem in regards
to biological treatment. No floc shearing has been noted in the process.
The adverse portion of the higher dissolved oxygen levels is probably wasted
horsepower in some portions of the basin for aeration. However, as noted earlier, the
two units also provide essential mixing.
Analytical results from effluent sampling and monitoring conducted on the day of the
inspection, January 9, indicated good conventional biological treatment. The effluent
BOD, TSS and Ammonia -Nitrogen on January 9 was <2.0 mg/l, 1.5 mg/l, and 0.02
Mg/l respectively.
2. The inspection report noted that clarifier #2 was covered with foam and the operator
turned on a pump to pull the level down to a scum box.
Clarifier #2 is the smaller of the two secondary clarifiers and receives very little flow.
However, any floating scum should be removed and the clarifier should be void of
floatable solids that will have an adverse affect on effluent quality.

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During the facility inspection on January 9, the scum was removed through a manual
operation due to the dedicated pump not being controlled automatically and
functioning properly. This pumping issue has been resolved.
Please note that total suspended solids analysis conducted on the composite sample
collected on the day of the inspection (January 9, 2008) indicated a TSS concentration
of 1.5 mg/l. The influent TSS from that same day was 108 mg/1 providing a TSS
reduction of 98.6%.
3. Inspection notes that movement of return activated sludge in the outer ring of the
digester is intermittent because the propeller mixers are cycled on and off.
The outer ring of the digester is now serving as the anoxic zone prior to aerobic
treatment in the oxidation ditch. The anoxic zone mixers are cycled throughout the
day.
It is incorrect to categorize the movement of return sludge as intermittent. The return
sludge is pumped through the zone via the return sludge pumps. The anoxic zone
submersible mixers facilitate mixing in this zone to provide a chemical oxygen source
from the available nitrate to support the anoxic zone microorganisms.
One challenge particularly during the colder months is that if the anoxic zone
dissolved oxygen levels increase above 0.30 mg/l, the bacteria will utilize the
available free oxygen rather than breaking the nitrate bond to utilize the oxygen
component of NO'. The operator must determine the appropriate mixing strategy,
anoxic zone solids inventory and return rates to facilitate this process. Ideally, by
design the submersible mixers should be run continuously. However, if the mixers
provide turbulence that increase DO levels over the 0.30 mg/1 range or if the mixers
purge an excessive solids amount out to the aerobic zone and results in higher
dissolved oxygen levels then the denitrification will not take place biologically.
The operational staff has focused on the optimal performance of the nitrification
process and has produced very good results in this area since completion of
construction. These efforts demonstrate compliance with the permitted ammonia
nitrogen limits and must be consistently met to accomplish the next stage of
denitrification.
At this time, the denitrification process is operational, but not optimized. As you may
know, the Town had to make some minor modifications to the existing effluent area
of the anoxic ring that once transferred wastewater to the smaller clarifier. We will
continue to work on optimization of this process.
4. The report explains that options for the valving of filter backwash can direct that flow
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The normal operational strategy during typical "dry weather" flows is to transfer the
filter backwash to the anoxic zone. The filter backwash contain Nitrates which help
drive the denitrification process. Operational care must be given in not allowing the
backwash rate to increase to an point where the desired anoxic zone detention time is
disrupted or extraneous filter backwash flows adversely increase the anoxic zone
dissolved oxygen levels. If necessary, the operator can transfer a portion of this
backwash flow to the drying beds and/or digester to assist in managing this process.
As you know, high levels of inflow/infiltration contribute to adverse operational
conditions through this entire treatment process. The Scotland Neck W WTP
continues to be challenged with inflow/infiltration during periods of excessive
rainfall. Continued work in eliminating the inflow/infiltration will further improve
this situation.
5. A request was made to describe the existing return sludge operations.
Currently the return sludge flow from the two secondary clarifiers is split between
oxidation ditch and anoxic zone. The operational strategy is to maintain a minimum
clarifier sludge blanket (1-2.5ft.), while transferring healthy return sludge to the
aerobic zone to facilitate BOD reduction and nitrification and an portion of return
sludge to the anoxic zone to provide nitrates for the biological nitrogen reduction.
6. The inspection report indicates that the wasting of sludge was reported to be a weekly
event.
At various times the required sludge wasting is accomplished on a weekly basis,
while other operating conditions may dictate that excess biological sludge be wasted
3-4 times per week.
Theoretically the biological process responds better if sludge is wasted as it is
produced to maintain a "steady state" operation. However, at a small facility
maintained one shift per day, the excess sludge is wasted manually following the
evaluation of various variables.
The process control measurements utilized at the Scotland Neck WWTP include
routine MLSS testing to verify the solids concentrations in the oxidation ditch as well
as the anoxic zone. In addition, daily accumulated sludge depths are measured from
each clarifier to provide information to clarifier solids loading, return sludge rates,
and corresponding oxidation ditch solids inventories. Routine settlometer tests are
run to determine sludge settling characteristics.
Please note that the facility does not incorporate a standard weekly sludge wasting
routine every week. This varies based on the above information and is adjusted

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according to organic loading and seasonal challenges in regards to maintaining
nitrification in colder temperatures.
During the January 9, 2008, inspection, the oxidation ditch MLSS concentration was
approximately 3,490 mg/1 with a volatile fraction of 73%.
The above noted operation arrangement provides a food to microorganism (F/M)
ration of approximately 0/04 lbs of BOD per lb. Of MLSS per day.
As you will note, this F/M control value fits within our target of less than or equal to
0.05 lbs. BOD/lb.MLSS day for extended aeration operations.
Although the inspection report did require a response to item 7, I have provided
information regarding that below.
7. It was reported that the Town intends to abandon the drying beds at the front gate.
If acceptable to NCDENR, the Town would desire to abandon the old drying beds at
the front gate. These older beds are in very poor condition and are not very
serviceable at this time without extensive upgrade. As you may know, the existing
wastewater facility also has other sand drying beds located behind the filters. There
are four sand drying beds with a length of approximately 40.01 feet and a width of
20.1 feet each.
Assuming a return sludge/waste sludge concentration of 7,500 mg/l, the four sand
drying beds would hold approximately 30,000 gallons of waste sludge or
approximately 1,877 lbs of sludge in an emergency situation wasting directly from
the process. The amount of sludge (pounds) could be increased significantly if sludge
was transferred from the digester at 2.0% solids. This scenario would allow for
transfer of approximately 5,000 pounds of sludge. As comparison, the Scotland Neck
WWTP produces an average of approximately 335 lbs of sludge per day.
The inspection report notes that the current NPDES discharge permit calls for the use
of Ultra Violet (UV) disinfection. As you know, the most recent construction
upgrade incorporated the use of UV disinfection. The Town has experienced
problems with this UV unit providing adequate disinfection to consistently meet the
effluent Fecal Coliform limitation. As you may be aware from other correspondence
and communications, the Town's engineers, operations staff and UV equipment
manufacturer's representatives have made numerous evaluations, modifications and
attempts to improve the performance of the UV unit with no success. The Scotland
Neck WWTP attempted to utilize the recently installed UV system as it's sole source
of effluent disinfection on July 30, 2007. This system was run until October 11, 2007
with numerous evaluations and modifications during that period.

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Due to poor UV performance, the use of the chemical feed system was reinitiated on
October 11, 2007. With the exception of one weekly Fecal Coliform exceedence in
May, this UV period of July 30, 2007 through October 11, 2007, represents the period
of all other Fecal Coliform excursions. At this time, the Town believes that the
Scotland Neck WWTP will meet the effluent Fecal Coliform limits more successfully
utilizing the temporary liquid chemical feed system that was in place prior to
construction. The Town realizes that a more permanent liquid feed installation is
necessary to provide optimal control over this process. However, during the interim
the temporary liquid feed system will be more successful.
There are equipment operating manuals available for the upgraded portions of the
Scotland Neck WWTP. The report describes an urgent need for an Operator's
Guidance manual. While a site specific operator's manual will be helpful,
particularly in training new operators, I would not categorize it as urgent. Currently,
the most urgent needs at the Scotland Neck WWTP are to permanently resolve the
disinfection issue and continue to eliminate sources of inflow/infiltration, which
adversely affect other areas of treatment such as nitrification.
The recent noncompliance events have primarily centered around the poor
performance of the recently installed UV system, inflow/infiltration, and the need to
address a couple of post construction issues such as the piping of filter backwash and
adjustment to the weir plate in the anoxic zone (to prevent discharge to the smaller
clarifier).
Also please note that the Scotland Neck WWTP does have and use log sheets for
tracking in-house process control measurements such as DO, pH, etc.
The Town will provide an Operator's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual
for the Scotland Neck WWTP. The deadline of March 31, 2008 will create a rush to
produce a thorough document. However, we will proceed as far as we can within that
time frame and share the information with your staff.
I hope this information is helpful in responding to the required items as well as
communicating our status on other related issues.
The Town of Scotland Neck appreciates your continued guidance and support in
resolving these matters.
Sincerely,
Nancy Jackson
Town Administrator/Clerk
cc: James Pittman, ORC

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
February 29, 2008
Mayor Robert B. Partin
Town of Scotland Neck
P.O. Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874-0537
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
SUBJECT: Advance Notice of Renewal Application Requirements
Permit NCO023337
Scotland Neck WWTP
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit for a municipally owned/operated WWTP expires on October 31, 2009. This notice is
being sent to explain the requirements for your permit renewal application.
You are receiving this advance notice because your facility has a permitted flow at or above 1
MGD, or the facility receives industrial [pretreatment] wastewater. If either of these criteria no
longer applies, contact the NPDES Unit before submitting a renewal application.
Federal (40 CFR 122) and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal
applications be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. Your renewal application is
due to the Division postmarked no later than May 4.2009. Failure to apply for renewal by the appropriate
deadline may result in a civil penalty assessment or other enforcement activity at the discretion of the
Director.
The U.S. EPA revised and expanded the application requirements for municipal permits, effective August 1,
2001. EPA form 2A is attached to this Notice, and must be used for your permit renewal application. The
new application requirements mandate additional effluent testing:
1. Conduct three Priority Pollutant Analyses (PPAs) and submit results with your renewal
application. Collect samples for the PPAs in conjunction with sampling for your current
quarterly toxicity test. The new PPA requirements differ from previous versions. Each PPA
must include:
➢ Analyses for all total recoverable metals listed in Part D of form 2A. This includes metals
that are not normally monitored through your NPDES permit.
➢ Analyses for total phenolic compounds and hardness.
➢ Analyses for all of the volatile organic compounds listed in Part D.
➢ Analyses for all of the acid -extractable compounds listed in Part D.
➢ Analyses for all base -neutral compounds listed in Part D.
➢ Analyses far Total Mercury must be performed using EPA Method 1631.
2. Conduct four toxicity tests for an organism other than Ceriodaphnia and submit results with
your renewal application. The tests should be conducted quarterly, with samples collected on the
same day as your current toxicity test. Call the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] for
guidance in conducting the additional tests.
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The pollutant and toxicity analyses described above must accompany your permit renewal
application, or any major permit modification request. The Division cannot draft your permit without the
additional data. Any data submitted cannot be over 4 % years old, and must account for seasonal
variation (samples cannot be collected during the same season each year if collected over multiple years).
PLEASE NOTE: If your existing permit contains a requirement for annual PPAs, additional PPAs
are not required [provided you have conducted at least 3 scans prior to submitting your application].
If any wastewater discharge will occur after the current permit expires, this NPDES permit must be
renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate Federal and North Carolina law.
Unpermitted discharges of wastewater could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
Use the checklist below to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at this facility and
you wish to rescind this permit, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail address
are listed at the bottom of the previous page.
Sincerely,
I/Mav
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Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
o A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o The completed EPA Form 2A application (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to the
Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
o A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies. This information can be included in the cover letter.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

i Michael F. Easley, Governor
i
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
January 25, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0810 0002 6049 6362
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Robert Partin, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
Town of Scotland Neck WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Partin:
On January 9, 2008 Mr. Myrl Nisely conducted a compliance inspection of the wastewater treatment plant
with the help of ORC James Pittman. The plant appeared to be running satisfactorily at the time, but there
are operational practices occurring that seem to work against optimal control of the plant.
1. Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in the Oxidation Ditch was 6.9 mg/l, and was 6.5 the day before. Please
explain what are considered to be the normal operating ranges for optimum performance.
2. Clarifier #2 was covered with tan foam. This was carrying into the effluent launder until the
operator turned on a pump that pulled down the level in the scum box. Please detail in your
written response how the scum box levels are typically controlled such that optimum performance is
achieved.
3. Movement of Return Activated Sludge (RAS) in the outer ring of the digester is intermittent
because the propeller mixers are cycled on and off. Explain this. Is this considered proper
operation? Specifically, provide an account and available data that details how this regimen
compares to continuous mixing.
4. Options for valving of filter backwashes can direct that flow any of three directions: to drying beds,
to the anoxic ring, or to the digester. What is the normal operation to provide optimum
performance? What is the operation during periods of frequent backwashing?
5. Please describe in detail the Return Activated Sludge operations.
6. Wasting of sludge was reported to be a weekly event. What process control measurements are
taken and how do you decide when to waste sludge. Is this considered an optimal operation for this
facility?
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7. It was reported that the Town intends to abandon the drying beds at the front gate. Please provide
calculations or an operating rationale to show that the small beds behind the filters will be adequate
for emergency storage of sludge.
The current NPDES discharge permit calls for the use of Ultra Violet disinfection. This has been
discontinued, and a chlorination / dechlorination system has been put back into service. Under date of
12/31/2007, you were notified that a schedule for replacement of the UV with a permanent
chlorination/dechlorination system is due via a response from Scotland Neck no later than February 3,
2008. 'We are -deeply concerned about the lack of a properly permitted and functional disinfection system,
an ' ' - n#�it limit violations for fecal coliform that date back almost 5 years. This
disinfection perfo by the facility is unacceptable.
At this time, operation and maintenance cannot be considered optimal as required by your NPDES Permit,
Section C.2, and as evidenced by the record of non-compliance.
It is the understanding of DWQ that existing operating instructions (manuals) are available for the
respective treatment units that are in place at wastewater plant. However, there is an urgent need for an
Operator's Guidance Manual describing suggested settings and measurements known to provide for a high
quality effluent in compliance with your permit limits be developed for this facility. The Raleigh Regional
Office is expecting this manual to be created. The manual must also contain log sheets for tracking in -
process measurements (MLSS, DO, etc.) collected regularly at appropriate frequencies, together with the
observed results of in -process changes.
The Town is directed to create a Operator's Guidance Manual for the overall operation of the wastewater
plant (includiLig residuals management) by March 31, 2008.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please provide the Operator's Guidance Manual to this Office
as detailed above. Also, please respond in writing to items 1 through 6 within 30 days of receipt of this
letter. Please note this office is considering referring additional/continued limit violations to our Central
Office such that the appropriateness of elevated penalties in keeping NC General Statute procedures may be
considered for chronic or reoccurring violations. If you have questions or comments about this inspection,
please contact Myrl Nisely at 919-791-4255 or by email.
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
cc: RROISWP files
Central Files
Vanessa Manuel

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires B-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 j 2 L11 NC:%023337 111 12 08/0117
/09 18U19J 20LJ
Remarks
21 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA-------------Reserved- ---
67I 169 70 � u j 71 I ty I 72 U N � 73 � 74 75 80
Section B: FacilityData u
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Scotland Neck WWTP
10:40 AM 08/01/09 04/11/01
NC Hwy 258 s Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Scotland Neck NC 27874 12:05 PM OB/01/09 09/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(syPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
James Earl Pittman/ORC/252-826-5540/
Name, Address of Responsible OfftdaVTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Robert B Partin,PO Box 537 Scotland Neck NC Contacted
27874//252-826-3152/2528262107 NO
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Myrl Nicely lyn
RRO WQ//919 791 4200/
Signatur ojMa agement 0 A viewer Agency/Office/Ph ne and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Farm 3560-3 (Revp-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner • Facillty: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/09/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes _No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0000
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
000 ❑
Comment: UV is being taken out of service. Tertiary filter backwash is now valved to
go any of three ways - to drying bed, to the outer (anoxic) ring, or to the digester.
Record Kee in
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
0
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or S 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: Annual report has a deadline for submittal to the publisher of 1/25/08. No
permanent Backup ORC has been hired. Filled in by personnel from
HydroManagement. A designation form foreach Backup Operator is to be filed with the
TACU office.
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WVVTP
Inspection Date- 01?0912008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
�af�oratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified ;ab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the facility using a contract!ab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+J- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Com ment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiv,ng water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property?
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Comment:
Influent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected above side streams?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4 4 degrees Celsius)?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected?
■ ❑ 110
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WWfP
Inspection Date: 01/09/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the tubing clean? ■ 000
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ 1100
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dobs the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■ 000
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■ 000
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition?
a 000
Comment:
Grit Removal
Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanical
■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
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Comment:
Oxidation Ditches
Yes No NA NE
Are the aerators operational?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO023337 Owner - Facility: Scotland Neck WWfP
Inspection Date: 01/09/2008 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 mi/I in 30 minutes) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: DO today was reported at 6.9, unusually high and detrimental to the
activated sludge.
Nutrient Removal
# Is total nitrogen removal required?
# Is total phosphorous removal required?
Type
# Is chemical feed required to sustain process?
Is nutrient removal process operating properly?
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/. of the sidewall depth)
Comment: Foam and some grease on surface.
See letter for commentary on operation of #2 secondary clarifier.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation:
Yes No NA NE
0111111
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Biological
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Yes No NA NE
Down now
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Permit: NG0023337 Owner • Facility: Scotland Neck WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/09/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Filtration High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter surface free of clogging? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter free of growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Grease floating on surface.
Disinfection -Liquid
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment: Facility is in process of funding, designing and installing a permanent
chlorination/dechlorination system. For now, are operating a temporary system.
De -chlorination
Type of system?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (t to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Yea No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
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�0F W A rF9p Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
G} -� Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
January 21, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0810 0002 6049 6362
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Robert Partin, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
Town of Scotland Neck WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Partin:
On January 9, 2008 Mr. Myrl Nisely made a compliance inspection of the wastewater treatment plant with
the help of ORC James Pittman. For- The plant appeared to be running satisfactorily at the
time, but there were are operational practices occurring that seem to work against optimal control of the
plant.
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in the Oxidation Ditch was 6.9 mg/l, and was 6.5 the day before. These
1.,yels at-e kinustiall✓, high Please advise what are considered to be the normal operating, ranges for
o 3timum )erformance.
2. Clarifier #2 was covered with tan foam. This was carrying into the effluent launder until the
operator turned on a pump that pulled down the level in the scum box. Pleasc advise what is
considered to be a normal operation to provide optimum erfortuance. '
alk-lie e:
3. Movement of Return Activated Sludge (RAS) in the outer ring of the digester is intermittent
because the propeller mixers are cycled on and off. Is this considered prober operation`? Has Ghe
impact of this regimen can -be -compared to continuous his
been verified as ahproptjgg l}�e
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4. Options for valving of filter backwashes can direct that flow any of three directions: to drying beds,
to the anoxic ring, or to the digester. What is the normal o )cration to provide Optimum
performance"
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,t;st.,rr.;...Y what little .,.,t,..e.,,
r e W-S- , Please describe in detail the ..-.turn Activated Slud_=c o erations.
6. Wasting of sludge was reported to be a week Iv event. is this. considered an outirxial operation for
this facility`'
The current NPDES discharge: permit calls for the uUse of toe -Ultra Violet u* disinfection. This has
been discontinued, ands a chlorination / dechlorination system has been put back into service,
while a pefniaiient s .step, is beifi b �� . ngi , ?ere.a Under date ol' 1261 /2007. you_werc notified that the use of
.. the chloritiatioii/deelalol'itiatioli system was not permitted, and. your response to the referenced letter. is due
no later than February 3. ?008. We are deeply concerned about the lack of a properly permitted and
functional disinfection systeni_ acid the continuing permit lirnit violations for fecal coliform that date; back
almost 5 years. This disinfection perl:ormance by the facility is unacceptable.
Tlie-eld-dr-N4iioeds-ttttl er3t- gate have rtwelder- =his tlspec4i$rt
'This N4414iPib4+14;ghl— ain that-oper-ating'fhq operation of this plant most likely involves a complex set of
interacting p4enomer+ events, witlr adjustments in one place impacting the treatment processes
elsewhere. At this time, operation and maintenance cannot be considered optimal (as required by your
N:PDFS Permit. Section C 1,42)j, and as evidenced by the record of non-compliance. since the ekabilitation
E)f tile 1 11 , ru eoml 1et�.
It is the understanding of DWQ that existing operating instructions consist of manuals for the various
pieces of equipment. There is an ur yent need for an operator's guidance manual describing suggested
settings and measurements known to provide for s+�ea4y-state cend44ansa hi h_quality effluent in
compliance with your permit limits.dw-;,,,. dFy per;eds, wid- ns­.-f
The manual wouid hav must contain
log sheets for tracking in -process measurements {MLSS, DO. etc. stieh as nit,~'' '10- taken regularly at an
appropriate frequency; Bich-watev elevatiori;-a}rtr:nania4ey the Dileh and after-1 e-anezon�-,,
valumesb yalve b
together «ith the results of in -process
changes.
The Town is directed to create a manual for the overall mil -operation of the wastewater plant. much as
described above by March 31, 2008. A draft is to be submitted to RRO by that date for review and
comment.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection, please contact Myrl Nisely at 919-791-4255 or
by email.
Sincerely,

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Danny Smith
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
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Central Files
Vanessa Manuel

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Michael F Easley, Governor
WilliamSG. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
December 31, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0810 0002 6049 6348
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED f al d
The Honorable James Mills, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
1310 Main Street
Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874
Subject: Status of Disinfection at the Scotland Neck WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Mills:
During 2006 -2007 the Town of Scotland Neck developed a rehabilitation project for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The Town entered into a Special Order by Consent, EMC SOC WQ # S01-008 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby the operation of Scotland Neck
Wastewater Treatment Plant was placed under interim effluent limits and an enforceable construction
schedule. The Town experienced difficulties with both interim (relaxed) effluent limit compliance and
meeting the work schedule requirements of the SOC.
The Town contested the stipulated penalty in the Office of Administrative Hearings. [Note: the stipulated
penalty amount was approximately $50,000.] With the assistance of the Attorney General's Office
representation, the abovementioned stipulated penalties were negotiated to $12,000. To formally resolve
this matter, Scotland Neck and Division of Water Quality entered into a settlement agreement. Item 4. of
subject settlement agreement states the following:
"Respondent agrees to allow Petitioner to continue to operate the existing temporary chlorine
system for up to six months while a permanent system is perfected. At the end of that time period
[November 30, 2007], Petitioner shall have put in place a permanent system, or Petitioner shall have
filed an application for an authorization to construct an appropriate system."
A DWQ site visit and file review confirms that this time period, a requirement of the settlement agreement,
was not met. It is currently the understanding of the Raleigh Regional Office that efforts to achieve
compliance via a UV system continued into November. The Town has now decided to install
chlorination/dechlorination system. However, no application for an authorization to construct (AtC) has
been received to date.
In the form of an email, the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) received a request (12/17/2007) for "relaxed"
limits until a permanent chlorine system is installed. The email did not state which effluent limits merit
changing, duration of change, proposed new limit amounts, why limits need to be revisited and whaVo hCarolina
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what process control changes maybe used to prevent exceedances. For any of permitted limit to be
"relaxed". a formal SOC is required.
In light of the previous SOC compliance history, compliance with the terms of a formal settlement
agreement pursuant to an Office of Administrative Hearing Case No.06 EHR 1758 and the failures to have
in place a permanent system or an application for an authorization to construct an appropriate system; this
office believes that entering into a second SOC at this time is inappropriate. It is the expectation of the
Raleigh Regional Office that Scotland Neck comply with the permit limits and fully meet the terms of the
settlement agre . ent.
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Within 30 dgys of receipt df4hi& letter, submit a schedule to include funding, engineering time, submittal of
application to the State, and construction time once the AtC is granted. This Office will review the detail
provided and the proposed implementation timeline of your response. Your response to this letter and your
efforts to meet the terms of the settlement agreement will be considered in the recommendations for penalty
collection and settlement agreement enforcement to Attorney General's Office.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Myrl
Nisely at (919)-791-4255or Vanessa Manuel at [phone] extension 532 in our Central Office.
Sincerely,
Danny Smith
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
cc: Nancy Jackson, Town Administrator
Brenda Menard, AG Office
Vanessa Manuel, Eastern NPDES Program
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November 27, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0810 0002 6049 5440
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Robert B Partin, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck NC 27874
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/ Recommendation of Enforcement
Pen -nit No. NCO023337
Scotland Neck WWTP
Case No. NOV-2007-LV-0542
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Partin:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Scotland Neck WWTP's monitoring reports for
August 2007 and we noted the following violation had been renorted:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
08/4/07
400 #/100ml
582.85 #/100ml
Weekly
Broth,44.5C
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Why was your plant unable to achieve compliance with the coliform limit of 400/100m1?
Provide a written detailed explanation by January 1, 2008 of the cause of this violation and
what actions the Town is taking to correct them.
1f you should have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Myrl Nisely at 919-791-
4200.
cerely,
Danny Smith
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
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P. O. Box 537
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November 6, 2007
Mr. Danny Smith, Raleigh Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Dear Mr. Smith,
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ROBERT B. PARTM
COLVASSMwe
KMNETH BRANCH
BRYAN DOBSON
MARLIE SHIELDS
MARCELLE SMITH
RAYMOND WATSON
In response to your letter dated October 17, 2007 in regard to the Settlement Agreement
with the Town of Scotland Neck and DWQ, the Town of Scotland Neck has exhausted
what we feel are extensive measures trying to remediate the problems with our UV
System. We have followed engineering suggestions, manufacturer suggestions, changed
bulbs, cleaned the system repeatedly, but to no avail. Our WWTP operators are quite
anxious with the sampling we have taken most recently. We feel it is in the best interest
of the Town to switch to a permanent chlorine disinfection system. We have spent the
past three weeks taking quotes from various companies on systems we feel will best suit
our operational needs. Our WWTP operators have chosen what they feel will be the best,
most operational system. We will pass this on to our engineers for their approval.
At the present time, I am hoping to confirm an expense for this project to pass on to my
Town Board. My board meets November 27, 2007. At that time, I hope we will have all
necessary information in order to move forward with this project.
The Town of Scotland Neck is working vigilantly to get our WWTP in top operational
order. We appreciate the support we have received from DWQ. Should you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 252-826-3152 or
scotneck -,embargmail.com.
Sincerely,
Nancy Jackson rg—D1;To TiWIDN H0131VH HN3a
Town Administrator/Clerk
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 0810 0002 6049 4986
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Honorable Robert B Partin, Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
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SUBJECT: Status of Disinfection Decisiori Gt s -�Pxx-acted by ck settle greeln
Town of Scotland NeA' T1' ment q
NPDES Permit NCOO23 3 3 ent
Halifax County
Dear Mayor Partin:
The Raleigh Regional Office is preparing to revisit the complYarxce status of the
Scotland Neck and DWQ dated 5/15/2007, and the respcct1 Ve compliance status settlernent q ee of permi t NC p23 3 i
Specifically, the Settlement Agreement required the Towi�t to have either satis#acto
system (UV) in place by the end of six months (11/15/2007) or subrrnitan applic rY, functioni
Construct (AtC} for a permanent chlorineldechlorination system_ jrt 1s the anon fox a nb disi
submitted. s not achieving a reliable level of disinfection necessary to assure understanding th S thorizeat.
of> is
no ArC has bE
We ask you to explain when either the UV disinfection system will be o
peratl satisfactothirily or
submit an AtC request for replacing the UV. Please rovide thi in wr-ltin
Your response will be weighed as a part P the RRO effort to revisit tl�Is Matta r ► ithhen
�6e Aft crited
meCewt of YOU
with consideration of whether additional penalties, as appropriate, are
Y General's
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions please
do
myself at [phone], not hesitate to
contact ]17Yr1 I\
Dcerely,
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Danny S lth
Raleig Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Brenda Menard, Attorney General's Office
Vanessa Manuel, Central Office
RRO/SWP files
Central Files
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Nancy Jackson
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Subject: Toxicity Sampling
Scotland Neck WWTP
Permit Number NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Mrs. Jackson:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William 0. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
During the week of July 1 Oth, 200 7, 1 conducted composite sampling of the effluent at the Scotland Neck WWTP for a
seven day, pass/fail toxicity test utilizing ceriodaphnia dubia. The Division of Water Quality's Aquatic Toxicology Unit
conducted this testing. The effluent passed at a concentration of ninety percent as required by your current permit.
If you have any questions concerning the toxicity sampling or results, please contact me either by phone at (919) 791-
4256 or email at [e-mail].
Sincere] ,
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Vicki Webb
Environmental Specialist
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SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment-..�
Civil Penalty Assessment
Scotland Neck WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023337
Case Number: LV-2007-0265
Halifax County
Dear Mayor:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 51942 in the amount of $799.62 received
from you dated August 6, 2007, This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
1f you have any questions, please call Vanessa E Manuel at 919-733-5083 Ext.532.
Sincerely,
Laurie Singleton
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2007-0265
0WQRa1dgb Regional OlfiQQ Supervisor
Central Files
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
July 2, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 0860 0006 5835 9315
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Nancy Jackson
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
SUBJECT: Final Notice - Delinquent Annual Fee
NPDES Permit NCO023337
Halifax County
Dear Permittee:
Our records indicate that you have not paid your annual permit fees for the year December 1, 2006 to November
30, 2007. This is a violation of your NPDES permit.
You owe $715.00. Please find the attached copy of invoice(s) previously sent by the Division's Budget Office.
Failure. to pay your annual fees is grounds for the State of North Carolina to revoke your permit, as
documented in part II. B. 13, and 11 B. 14.
You must resolve this matter immediately. This letter serves as final notice. If you fail to pay your fees by July
27, 2007, the Department will refer this matter to the North Carolina Attorney General's Office for collection
through the courts.
Please make your check payable to NC DENR in the amount of $715.00 and include the subject permit number to
ensure proper credit. If you have evidence that the fee has already been paid, please contact me at [phone],
extension 532 or "[e-mail]'.
Sincerely,
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Vanessa E. Manuel
Eastern NPDES Program
cc: DWQ/SWP Central Files
NPDES File NCO023337
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Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your
permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating
status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation
and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the
understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Permit Number: NCO023337
Halifax County
Scotland Neck WWTP
Nancy Jackson
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Annual Fee Period: 2006-12-01 to 2007-11-30
Invoice Date: 01/17/07
Due Date: 02/16/07
Annual Fee: $715.00
Notes:
l . A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
2. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
3. Remit payment to:
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
4. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please comtact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at
919-733-5083 extension 210
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number: NCO023337
Halifax County
Scotland Neck WWTP
Nancy Jackson
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 2006-12-01 to 2007-11-30
Invoice Date: 01/17/07
Due Date: 02/16/07
Annual Fee: $715.00
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Nancy Jackson
Town of Scotland Neck
PO Box 537
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
RE: Implementation of the Tar Pamlico Basin Association's Monitoring Coalition
NPDES Permit Modification for Instream Monitoring
NCO023337 Scotland Neck WWTP
Halifax County
Dear Ms. Jackson:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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As a member of the Tar Pamlico Basin Association's monitoring coalition, your facility and the NC Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) have entered into an agreement that provides both parties with an effective monitoring tool
within the Tar Pamlico River basin. By this letter the DWQ is waiving the instream monitoring requirements as
specified within your individual NPDES permit beginning March 1, 2007 when the association begins monitoring
of the basin as specified within the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This agreement identifies the stations,
parameters, and frequency of monitoring required of the association in order that instream monitoring
requirements be waived for members. Should your membership in the association be terminated, you must notify
DWQ immediately and the instream monitoring requirements in your permit will be reinstated.
All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. These modifications are
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-2IS. 1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
The DWQ appreciates the time and effort expended by all members of the Tar Pamlico Basin Association in the
development of the monitoring coalition. The data collected through the program will broaden our understanding
of the basin and aid in the development of better management tools to insure the health and quality of this natural
resource.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the coalition, please contact Jennie Atkins at [phone] ext
260 or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, PE
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
NPDES Eastern Unit
Jennie Atkins, Environmental Sciences Section Dft!!
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