WQ0004232_Final Permit_19910606

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
George T. Everett,Ph.D.
Director
June 6, 1991
Mr. Kenneth Lytton, President
Fiber Controls, Incorporated
Post Office Box 1358
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Subject. Permit No. WQ0004232
Fiber Controls, Incorporated
Metal Steam Cleaning Operation
Subsurface Disposal System
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Lytton:
In accordance with a request received on May 21, 1991, from Mr. Roger Greene with
Fiber Controls, Incorporated, we are forwarding herewith modified Permit No. WQ0004232,
dated June 6, 1991, to Fiber Controls, Incorporated for the construction and operation of a 1,000
GPD wastewater subsurface disposal system. This modified permit includes a revision to
condition VI.8, which now states that Fiber Controls, Incorporated trust connect to a publicly
owned wastewater treatment facility within 180 days of its availability if the Fiber Controls facility
is in significant noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the permit or the governing
statutes or regulations.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1996, shall void
Permit No. WQ0004232, which was issued on May 9, 1991, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining
the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands
are made this permit shall be final and binding.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones
at 919/ 733-5083.
3-eorg2eITMEvere
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cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Mr. W. Ronald Haynes, PE (PO Box 666; Granite Falls, NC 28630)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Fiber Controls, Incorporated
Gaston County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 1,000 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of
an oil/water separator with 30 minute residence time, a baffled dosing tank with dual 90 GPM
pumps and coarse bubble air diffuser, a blower unit, a pressure manifold and 720 linear feet of
nitrification lines, and associated valves, piping, and appurtenances to serve Fiber Controls,
Incorporated's metal steam cleaning operation with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received October 2, 1990 and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1996, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the
permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved
plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering
Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. 7041663-1699, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed facilities so
that an in-place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor
shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

3. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes
and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in
a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface
waters and ground waters.
6. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and
prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field.
7. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
8. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area
shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility
being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting
all required buffer requirements.
9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
10. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including
wells
b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters
c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway
d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines
e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions
(upslope)
f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions
(downslope) and groundwater drainage systems.
11. A leakage test shall be performed on the dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration
occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24)
hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as
proof of compliance with this condition.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LZFQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee
shall employ a certified waster treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge
of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the
type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Once the facility is classified,
the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates
the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 0.5 GPD/ sq. ft.
4. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system
to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this
facility.
5. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
6. The diffusers shall be cleaned as needed to assure adequate aeration. Records of
maintenance shall be maintained by the permittee.
ITT. 1VI TT RT AND REPQRTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management
to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Adequate records showing all maintenance shall be maintained by the Pemuttee.
I£ Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with
Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or
more restrictive limitations.
3. Three copies of all operation and maintenance records (as specified in condition III
2) and all effluent monitoring data shall be submitted on or before January 31 of the
following year to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
4. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record
shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from
a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and
volume of residuals removed.
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5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office,
telephone no. 704/ 663-1699, 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 wastewater treatment facility which results in the
treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity
or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; 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 by-pass of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone
out of compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in a
letter form within 15 days following fust knowledge of the occurrence. This report
must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem
does not recur.
1. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, two (2) monitor wells, one (1)
upgradient and one (1) downgradient, must be installed to monitor groundwater
quality_ The wells shall be constructed such that the water level in the well is never
above or below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time during the year.
The location and construction details for these wells must be approved by the
Mooresville Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must be
obtained.
2. The monitor wells must be sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste
disposal operations) and thereafter every February, June, and October for the
following parameters:
TOC pH ( 6.5-8.5 standard units)
Total Phosphorus IDS (500.0)
Water Level Total Coliforms (1/100 ml)
Lead (0.05) Total Suspended Solids
Cadmium (0.005) Oil & Grease
Chromium (0.05)
EPA Method 624 to include analysis for ethylene glycol monobutyl ether
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the
remaining parameters.
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The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be
surveyed to provide relative elevations of the measuring point for each of the
monitoring wells. The depth of water in each well shall be measured from the
surveyed point on the top of the casing_
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/I are detected in any downgradient
monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify
the "microorganisms, natural organic and/or synthetic organic compounds"
comprising this TQC concentration. If the TQC concentration as measured in
the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken
to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of
this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be
subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on Form GW -59 (Compliance Monitoring Report
Form) every March, July, and November.
3. The Compliance Boundary delineated on the attached site plan for the disposal
system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water
Quality Standards applicable to the groundwater of North Carolina. An
exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to penalty provisions applicable under General Statute
143-215.6(1)a. The sale of property, by the Permittee, which is within or
contiguous to the disposal system site may alter location of the Compliance
Boundary.
For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance
Boundary is established at the lesser of 250 feet from the edge of the disposal
area, or 50 feet within the property boundary.
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance
Boundary is changed, the permittee shall notify the Division Director within 14
days. The Director shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which
will be done as a modification to the Permit.
The REVIEW BOUNDARY delineated on the attached site map for the disposal
system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Groundwater
Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY is established
around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the
perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any substance
equals or exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the
REVIEW BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the permittee shall either
(i) demonstrate, through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site
conditions, facility design and operational controls will prevent a violation of
standards at the Compliance Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of
existing site conditions, facility design or operational controls that will prevent a
violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan
upon its approval by the Director.
4. An additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the
Division, shall be provided.
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V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges
which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to
human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or
summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of
inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the
date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and
inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility
at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions
of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications and other
supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
This permit is not transferable. In the event there is desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will
be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
4. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives
full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the applicant for the life of the project.
6. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within
thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee
accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as
specified by 15 NCAC 211.0205 (c)(4).
7. ' Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental
Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute .143-215.6.
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8. The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be connected to an
operational publicly owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its
availability to the subject facilities, if the subject wastewater treatment or disposal
facilities are in significant noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this
non -discharge permit or the governing statutes or regulations. Prior to the initiation
of these connection activities, appropriate approval must be received from this
Division.
9. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with
any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
10. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall
request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit
for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem
appropriate.
Permit issued this the 6th day of June, 1991.
RTH CAROLINA ENV IR
Te e T. Everett,
Division of Environ
By Authority of the
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Management Commission
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Pexmit No. WQ0004232
June 6, 1991
Engineer's Certification
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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ITEM
POINTS ITEM POIN_
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) ..............
[
(see -definition No. 33)
4 (b) Imhoff Tank . .................. . ..............
5
(2) DES1 I FLOW OF PLAINT INGPD
(c) Primary Clarifiers .... . .. . . . ..................
5
(not applicable to non -contaminated tooting
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic
waters, sludge handling facilities for water
Non-toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities
purification plants, totally closed cycle
for water purification plants, sand, gravel,
systems (del. No. 11), and facilities
stone, and other mining operations except
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d)
recreational activities such as gem or gold
and (11) (d))
mining) .......... . ....... ....
................
2
0 -- 20,000 ........ . ................ .
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
20,001 50,000 ......... . .. . .............
2 (a) Carbonaceous Stage
50,001 - 100.000 ..... . ....... . ............
3 (i)Aeralion - High Purity Oxygen System
20
100,001 250,000 ......................... .
4 Diffused Air System . _ .........
1 0
250,001 -- 500,000 . ....... . ... . .............
5 Mechanical Air System (fixed,
500,001 --1.000,000 .. . ............... . .......
8 floating or rotor) ..............
8
1,000,001 -- 2,000,000 ................ . .......
10 Separate Sludge Reaeration .....
3
2,000,001 (and up) - rate i point additional for each
(ii) Trickling Filter
200,000 gpd capacity up to a
High Rale .... . ... . .. . .......
7
maximum of 30
Standard Rate .......... . ....
5
Packed Tower ...............
5
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Design Flow (gpd) _ t'�{G
Biological Filter .................... . .
10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons . . .. . .... . ........... .
10
(v) Rotating Biological Contaclors ..........
10
(v I) Sand Filters -
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32)
intermittent biological
2
(a) Bar Screens ....... . . . ............ . .........
i recirculating biological
3
or
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons ...................
5
(b) Mechanical Screens, Slavic Screens or
(viii)Clarilier ..............................
5
Comminuting Devices ........... .............
2 (ix) Single stage system for combined
(c) Grit Removal . . ............ . ................
i carbonaceous removal of BOD and
Of
nitrogenous removal by nitfilication
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Gril Removal ...........
2 (see def. No. 12) (Points for this item
(e) Flow Measuring Device .......................
1 have to be in addition to items (5) (a)
or
(i) through (5) (a) (viii) .................
9
(f) Instrumented Flow Measurement ..............
2 (x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD
(g) Preaeration ............. .........
2 removal .............
5
(xi) Biological Cullure (-Super Bugs') addition
(h) Influent Flow Equalization . . ....... . ...... . ..
2 to enhance organic compound removal . ....
5
(i) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity ....... ..
Mechanical.
3
Dissolved Air Flolalion.
8
(i) Prechlorinalion ........ ....... I ... 1 11 ......
5

Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .... .
Diffused Air System ...... • ... .
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating, or rotor) ...... ......
Separate Sludge Reaeration
(ii) Trickling Filter -
High Rate ..............
Standard Rate ........... .
Packed Tower............
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Biological Filter .........................
(iv) Rotating Biological Conlactors ........... .
(v) Sand Filter -
intermittent biological . . . . . .. .
recirculating biological .. .. . .. .
(vi) Clarifier ............................... .
rIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNIT
Activated Carbons Beds -
without carbon regeneration ..................
with carbon regeneration .... . ...............
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed
without carbon regeneration ................ .
with carbon regeneration ...................
Air Stripping ............................ .
Denitrification Process (separate process) . . . . .
Electrodialysis .................. . .......... .
Foam Separation ... _ . . . ..................... .
Ion Exchange ................................
Land Application, of Treated Effluent
(see definition no. 22b) (not applicable for
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining
operations)
,(i) on agriculturally managed sites (See def.
No. 4) ..................................
(if) by high rate infiltration on non -agriculturally
managed sites (includes rotary distributors
and similar fixed nozzle systems) ...........
(iii) by subsurface disposal (includes low pressure
pipe systems and gravity systems except at
plants consisting of septic lank and nitrifica
tion fines only) . . ................ .. ........ .
Microscreens..................................
Phosphorus Removal by Biological Processes
(See def, No -26) .............................
Polishing Ponds - without aeration .......
with aeration ..........
Post Aeration - cascade ..............
diffused or mechanical . . .
} Reverse Osmosis ........ ._-------------------
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate . - .. - . - - - . .
high rate ..........
Treatment processes for removal of metal or
cyanide....................................
Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide ........ .
1DGE TREATMENT
Sludge Digestion Tants - Heated ...... . ....... .
Aerobic ........ . ......
Unhealed ...... .......
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . . . . . . .
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity .............
Vacuum Assisted .... .
Sludge Elulriation ................ . . . . . . . . . ... .
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) .
Sludge Thickener (gravity) ................... .
Dissolved Air flotation Unit
(not applicable to a unit rates as (3) (i) . . • _ .. .
Sludge Gas Utilization ('including gas storage) .
20
10
8
3
7
5
5
10
10
2
3
5
5
i5
5
15
5
10
5
5
5
10
4
5
20
2
5
5
5
5
(i) Sludge Holding Tank . Aerated ................ 5
Non-aerated ............ • 2
(j) Sludge Incinerator - (not including activated
carbon regeneration) ..... 10
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filler Press or other
similar dewalering devices .................... 10
(8) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a) Lagoons ........................................
2
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
(see definition 22a)
-where the facility holds the land app. permit . . .
1 0
-by contracting to a land application operator who
holds the land application permit ................
2
-land application of sludge by a contractor who does
not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment
lacility where the sludge is generated ...... , ..
10
(c) Landfilled (burial) .............................
5
(9) DISINFECTION
(a) Chlorination ..............................
5
(b) Dechlorination ....................
5
(c) Ozone ....... ...........,...........
5
(d) Radiation ........ . .................
5
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) (See definition No. 9)
(not applicable to chemical additions rated as item
(3) 0), (5) (a) (A), (6) (a). (6) (b), (7) (b), (7) (e),
(9) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
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5
5
5
5
MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds
for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly
greater than is common for domestic wastewater .......... 4
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage
basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2
(c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins
inherent in land application systems ....................................... 5
(d) Pumps.................................................................................................... IP)
(e) Stand -By Power Supply ....................................................... 3
(f) Thermal Pollution Control Device ............................................. 3
TOTAL POINTS ! '"j
CLASSIFICATION
15 ,s L ......................................_--.------------- 5 - 25 Points
Ms ll ........................................................ 26- 50 Points
1 5 Class III ....................................................... 51- 65 Poinls
Class IV .............................. ... .............' 66- Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
10 do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
5 facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
3 charge.
5
2 Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned
5 a minimum classification of Class 11.
5
5 Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal
or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It.
8 Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal
2 of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum Classification of Class-
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r7FFINli IOH
(11Ac[war.d Carbon fl.ds. A physkaVch•Micat -.,hod for (•during utubt. oig an;c ma[.iial from
wa,Fewll.r 01..nl: the sohsmn-trp. beds ul.d in Chir -.Shod will bay x flow rat• vary€nq from two
le -;Phi ga..ns par m:nVl- Per $ghat• foot and may ba •;cher upllaw of downito.t carbon bad,. Carbon
may or may not b. rrg, n. 11" on rhe wastewater t•aun.M P,Ant ail..
(21A.rAl we kegoam. A basin In which a! sold, are m,rnu:n,d M -p.-1— 1- and by wh;ch biological
,a;J agan;c -tui, is rvduc.d 11""1, .41kialor arr.r.(at.d aancf.r .r ..yg.n on a no+.-
tMr
(3)f process .I bringing about ;nrvnslr contact between air w high purify oaygon in a 6qu;d
by sF aghalion 61f.36A.
(a)AgrkuhvrAer managed I;lo- Any Iiia on which a clop Is produced, managed, and hirvostod (Crap
inetWe gns$. s, ga;n,. [roes• .le);'
(5}Ata Sulppu,g, A pros.&% by which the amm*niwn ion is fuss conv.ft.d to ditsolved A--O.;A (pm
idlmlm•nq with rhe ammonia then r.tusad Io the aurasph•r. by physical moan[' of other similar
psac•ss., which (•mow• petroleum products such as bonion., lolume, and xylene.
(6)Csrbon R.geNnrwn. The repenerakon 01 12haV2led carbon by the use of a furnace to provide
eabrrrlrly high 1•ma.11wres which volalil;ar and osidiae the absorbed impue.641-
(7)Garbonac.ou. Stags, A stag. of wAat•wel.r 19 -11 -ens designed le achkv. -sacondar7 olfluanr
1in1;1.,
(b)Cenu;IVge. A m.cioojcAl dovica in which cenu;fu9=1 locos Is used to a.parllo solids 110.1 liquids
andrw to sepaat. rqu€d9 of dtler.nl d•ns;Isn;
{9}Ch.mita! Addition systems . Tile Addition of ch* -;cal 11) to ws&t•waler As an Apphicafon point Iv
purpesos el intproving solids removal, pH adjustment, alkalinhy conlr.l, eta.; the c=pAbll;ly Ila
.rp•rttn.nt with din ... At cheni,c3lx and drl.r.nt appl€cltioa points [o achieve a apec;uc rosull w;s is.
Oonsidemd one $rst•rn: the capability so add ch.niical (s) to dual unitc WV be clad is ono sysl.nr
cipibWly so add a chemical a1 difference apprKatien POW. lot dirt ... nt pulp*,.$ will r.suh in th.
syst•M& b,;ng fol. is a.pa al. sylt.m.
00)Chomkal Sludge CorhdUan)ng, The addition of a eha ..tear compound such as lirnt, ittek chloride, w
a polymlt to wet ekWge to eaafesem the masa pilot to its AppkaflOA 10 a eowat-inq device;
(I 1XIO104 Cycle Systems, list of holding ponds or hong lank: for conra;nrla.nl of waslawal•r
a
cnlawng €n*tgardc, non•loa€e Mitatials Isom sand, gtiv.l, crushed atone or other similar oporations.
Item whkh there is roe discharge 10 the surfae• waters; such systems %half carry a miitmum at two
Pointe t.gardless of pumping fac;l€I;es or any athar 3pp;,nen2nc.s:
(12jComb4ned Removal of Cirbonaeeovs BOD and KVog.novs Removal by Nitrification - A single slap-
ayttem ede Cagn.G to achieve 'advanced' permit ItAvont "Is on Boo and ammonia nivag.n vein
the Santa b;0lag;c3l teacior.
(13)De•ch3winslion. The partial or zomplaj. tadve0on o: rtsidual chlori,a in a liquid by any cham;cat
Of physk31 process;
[ le)Den;Oirtcation Process. The caervofalan a1 nite2lo•niVagon to n;togan gas;
( IS)Elactrodalyslc, Process for &.moving I"lad Balls from water through the 018 of i9ri-s*loviye
€omeschanps inimlatin.s:
(16)FNtar Press, A process Operated mechllklby rev pislialty dowilating alvdgl•
(17)Fo3m Separation, The planned frothrtg o) w2.11water or waslewal.t elnuent as a moans of
s.merirsp race&sir. amounts of d*tefpenl maUrisls €hraysh she Inuodvcilon at a'rr In she form of rine
twbbr.a; arse called Foam fractionation:
(16)Gris n•moval. The poetess of somoving gab and othet heavy airwaf matter from waalowalor;
(Ig)lmiwP Tank, A deep two AEery wastewater rink eonsisl'rng of in upper sedm.mtation chamber and
a I •dgo d,g4s6on chamtaof:
(; nl•d Flo.( Moasuremenl. A device which Iss4cates arldror IKetds F210 of now;
r' rung.. A chemical process in which Ions ream two 4111410111 mo3eculas aro *:changed'
(2., applicaiieo: (a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposX1 mashed by which st-g. may be
nFP-c t* land 1€01r( by spraying can the surface at by subsurlae. inf•crron [i..,, .1..l prow); 11-1
Applicable hoc lypes el sludge d.sce;btd in (111 *1 this Rural- [b)Tr.sied Efflueat. Th. pioeass of
11a"11ng u*ated w3116w21e1 Onto A )and area or other methods of appr,eal;on of w1s10"21of onto a
land at.a as a means or rugal dilpotal Andlor lf.2,m.nt.
(23FAkfosu.en. A low speed, continuously bick•washad, totaling drum f;ls1( oporat;ng under
gravity cond.tionr It a Polishing method temaving tuxpendtd solids from .111uant•
(2t)rYdrirKarwn Process. The bloch.m;cil convrrs;on of Vmx€d;aed nnfog.n (ammanja and organic
nitrogen) 1e O%Wllod nitrogen (usually nivat.)-
125)Al;uagenan Sllsr. A seP92te stage of w2rlswal4t treatment d.sign.d jot the specirk purpose of
converting ammonia nifrogen to nitrate fdtogan:
(26}Pho1phale LRomc,ral Biological. The "Maw" of Phos;fhotus I(Om wastewater by an ox;Uanoaic
process d.s€gned to enhance luxury Uplake O( phosphorus by rhe. mm
fetoolgardss;
l27)POisbirlg Pond. A holding pond Iollovring secondary tr.itm.nt with sufficient delaniwn l0 22Pw Iw t
the ensunp of rnely susponded sp%ds; s
RO)Posl Aerasion- A11160A hollowing conventional secondary V*atment until 10 inenase •Illuant D,D•
or rot any other pvrpos..
IZ91Peft A.fatlorx )Cascldo) A pouching method by which 6csoly.d oxygen is added to the .Ifiuont by
s "'unochanka(, VW11, means of bowing down a e.ri.s or Slaps w we€r,; The now mcvr$tnp across
aM steps or weirs mor ; in a fairly thin [syr and the opoadon of the cascade -qui- no op.eator
adjustment: thus' Zola points are "Signed -van though this Is An essential al.p 1e m#6t%9 Aha limits of
the d;sch;egt permit,
(30)Pewdu.d Of Gs,nular Acl)r3tad Carbon Filed, A biophysical carbon process that bti42.1 biological
activity and organic absorption by using powd,r.d Or panu[at ae4vas.d carbon; Visg;n andror
..genuaaod carbon It I..(: can waited Into the
A link ronstueled 1* provide Citation prior la primary n, p.atmonl-,
(3Z)Pabmwa2ry Urv1s, Un;l operations in the tfoalmtnt process, such as acresring I comra,;nul;o
that pc.Paf, sh. (,quo( for sulas qu.nl major op.rariana'
(a3)Induat;al Pf$u.%LMfnl' (a)PL do atm -n1 Unit, lnduslr;.l. The rondironing of s waste at it,
source before discharge. to temev, of to nettat;se Cut j.a .s Injvr€o.s 10 s.wors antlt/ealm I ,
prec-ll-a or la .11w a pan€al 1.101-110A in load on 2 tr•,Irn.nt P(ae•19 which 1; apanled by Ih. Cam.
gaw•rning bOdy at x1e wars. malar Ir.mns.ni PIAN b.iA9 raF.d: (b)P;e•t.alm.nt Pragr.-, fndvalrfal -
—,t be 1 sial. or EPA sequu.d peopram to e.c.i Poli,[, on lh.•raling sh..1:
[3t)Prrma,y Clarifiers. Th. first ss3l6ng tanks Mrough which wastewater Is passed in s tr. atm•nl
[*lids;
work: for Ch, PWP*a, of f.mov;ng 111063b9. and susprndtd solids and BOD which is sssm;al.d wilh the
(35)Pumps- /.If inbu.nk .111-n1, and in -plan[ pumas;
[36)Radiafion• Di.in6ction nndror st•rii;afion process tniial;ng der;col .-Wing vlua.;O1,t e, gamma
ray$;
(37}Rilv.ua Osmosis. A teatm.nl process in w\ich a heavy corNam€n21e4 ];quid if Pns&u 46d
1h, -ugh s M.mhram lor.,;ng nary put. liquid Ire. from m7P.n0.d,orid,•
t"PI*lating Oioras&al Contac=ora- A used b;*log A growth proc.ss ;n which watlrwnar uo,.s
thrvough tanks in whah a auras of Partisby —b -,,,.d cicular suis.... ... rotat•a:
t<?s- 'bl.er.(s}Ina(.min. rot Biological•F dlrafion .1 a
•I[su. nl following r•pl;c $ank s, sagoons
Peaces$ :n which funkier b;od,eomposision is ..peeled to pr.duc. d.,ir.d
-k loaning ra,.a on Iha&• f;lt•1s'r. eompVr.d to 9P011 and hall A uh;nq tow
PO` Ina- .n.); (b)R•c;rc uta ling b;ohp;:al -Ch. same 1yp• as >,nd Mt-, as der..d in 0) with
Aho ado„v c-spabry:cy 10 r•cycl, erne 1 back rhaonh th. sand
(re)Sand w lXC,d-Msd:, Fih•rs. A poFah;ng psoc,rs by which .!;tient I:-;ta a,. ash;....0 th.augh a
Ivr[ha r,darr.n of $u p•ndod sol;d%-(a)low (al, gea.ily hyd,aur;eiby loaded fill.e will, lald;ng
(al's in th. .n. so ,hr.a gpmt;[ aang,ylb)hgh sal. .. a p-1 h drauccall
,v., in the Iry gpm•11 range: At any r y lea p•ri31u r•:1h loading
sou, eh. loading Calc will .ire rod lhsu gm1a l;
(et)Socondary CsatiOers. A lank which loliows the biological urs& or 2 u•atmenl plant and which has
eh• purpe&. eI f.mov;ng sludge alleualcd with Ch. bioiogICA V.aun.nl vn•.
(42)Sepanl, Sludge R•auas;on, A pan of the contact slab;9taf,on paoc•,s where the aclivat.d .ludgo
;f Ir+natyred to a lank and sera»d L, lo.. ...... ing it to Ih. basin
(43}ic Sop.Tank- A s[np:..story s•[1:ry lank lnwhich a•nl•d 2IW9c la in eonl+re w;1h the wA;e.wan•.
110..;10 du.ugh th, 01k: shall nm b• appsk-bl. )or .,Pic lank syal•mc I•ry;ng single l7m4y
a.eid.ne•• h,.€ng . capacity of ZCcA 9LN.1 or fort which ditch -,g- 1. 1 nilrirealian fits;
i11;Ssadg. Dg.sl;on, Tt,. P(M.a tT wtkh organic or volata2. matter and sludge is gasifi.d. I;qu.t;cd.
noolixed or convorled into Moro Fubh .rgank matter Ihtough Iha activity of liming Orgsn;am.,
which ir.IWs aofalyd [*:ding nnkt•
0SIShrd90 Drying Oeds. An afea eoe,arising natural a a6rielal rayon Of paroV$ mater;ahs Vpon which
digested 3+wage sludge is &;W by desinage and evaporation;
(c5jSh;d9. $Nlritron, A. process of .:vdg• Band;l;on;ng in which c•,oin eonstituonis aro f.may.d by
suctest;v. withings with flesh wafer or plant .rllvcnl:
(47)S1udg. Gas Utislasie.:. The prgctu of using sowage gas lot Eh• purpose of hating bu;ld;ngs,
during engin•[, .1c,:
[r B)Slao. HO16ing tank (Ae(ated ons Nons imed). A lank utilised la &malt w„C.water tra31-.nl
f0anls not canlabung a dirilaar in which dudg• may LW k.pl 1,.sh• and wrar t.,t wither-.wn p1lof so
a e,yirq method (I..- slues. drylag Vadat; This may be done of Adding ..may =mount of sit sin,plr to
k.eP Ih. %fudge flesh, b: not npc.lsuiT in amount this would bO foqull.d to =eh;w. a;abgialian al
Organic malts, A nonaslsmd tank ,n,.id simply bo used so dOcanj sMdpe prior 2a dowalering and would
iimpty W used 10 doeana sludge pfiu 10 dewalering And would not anew long pwiods (s­eril days or
d•l.nl;onj without rosuirng odor probams'
09)S1069e Indneriloet, A hssnace eosgn.d to built cludge and to romovo an moixtwe And eemtavowo
mannafa Ind seduce the ::Age it a si.A. ash-
(SO)SItWg. S1abY;lxuvn (Cbemicil of Th,rmalj. A process W make Inated slvdg• foss odorous and
puu.scAW.. and to (.duce the pslfogan€c wginlsm conlshl.'fits, may be dons by plr adjustm.nl
chlor€,- dosing, or by heat ueijm.nr,
(51)Sludg. Thkkon.r, A type of s.sLnumxdan tank In which the slodgo Is pormitud to settle and
lhtck.n 0.000h ag;talon and gnvily-,
(S2)Slahilita9en t,agoom A -type of b,d.$en lageori In which biotog;eal oxidation at organic mauae is
alfaclod by natural translar of oaygon 10 the walar from ai (not x p*92WI g pvrtd)'.
(S3)Sland.8r Power Supply, On sin or portable .loclricil gan•raung •quipmanv
(54) static Scr-ens, A slitiorh2ry sin.n designed to semova sonds including nora•b;odegadibill
particulate (Roalable solids, susp*dd.d str4s and BOD asduclion) Item municipal and indusiriat
WA,tevralet ueatm4ni syt:ems:
(55j7*t1;AfT Troatmonl. A slago of ueasmen€ fouowfng secondary which is ptitn34er lot the purpose
al lltivent polishtrtp: A %*tl;Jg lagoon e9 sand or coat Idler "'ghf be ernplay%d rot this purpose.
(56)Therma! Pollution ConlVat Devic.. A device providing lot Use Iranslw or heat Item a Ilu;d uow;ng
;n lubet to another Pula outside the tubes, Of vka versa; et, olhof means at regulnrrrsg
1€4juid lemp.talur.s;
[57)Thormat Sludge conditioner, A tsnditioning process by which hall It Added Eor a prow -clad period
of Isms to Impaov. the do-1.9ab2Ay or dodge by the sohab9la;ng and hydfauGaing al the ;-aIle; and
mor• hlgW hydnlad I.G,• pvlicbs•
(58jTosk Materials, Those wrists or con%Unxl;ons of wastes €nc[uding 1Ks.2se-esus-n9 agents whirl,
alter dischxge and vpon exposure, 6gotlion, ;nhal Aaron or xssigniii1inn into any olganism %ichor
d'reclty from the environment of indr.ctly by ingestion Ihreugh food chains, wail cause si.aett, disolso,
bohaviwal abnormil€ties, cancer, g%rst;c m,jarons, phrSrO"kat ma[lunciions (it4hading m2fFunCIsons
in reproduction) ar physical ddofm%gons, in such organisms at their offspring: Toxic motorists
Include, by way illustal;on and nal run;laticn: load, eadnimaat, thr*mium. m.ecury, vanadium,
31$44c, Zinc, alho-nilro•ctlonbani Ona (ONCE polychlOenalsd biphenyls (Pces) and dichlorodiph.nyl
uiehlorwthant (DDT); and any other naltr;lls that have Or may h.r-allet be des.rm;ned to have logic
propaniol.
(SUTrickrng rifler. A biolcg€cal uos:ratnt unit consisting of material such as brakon stone or sock
aver which waslew31er is d Isibuled: A high 711% Viekling tiller Is one Wymh )s Operat.a'21. be: ween
10 and 30 mild pet acre. A law rale WeXrdaq 1;11.T is one which is designed to oparato it on.'Ic lour
mgd pet Soni
(60)Tr;ckfing Fiber (Paekce Towesj, A plug clow type or operation in which waslowaler (tows down
trough svccessly laytrt of media or &tulle makefial••01gan€e mater€al is s.raaved continua::y by
active biological 62ed growth is each sxc.ssive lmyer. This method may ptodreo -saeondary- esafily
elfhl.nt, or may bo adaplod fo produce a rtiuified affluent;
(SijyZcuum Ftllu s, Canl(ill,713- or F23.r Press+&, Devices which it. designed to remove excess
WAW tram thh.r drgeslad at undig"lle sludgil PAer W d$posal a funhtr Veaa,m,nl.